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`HUNDIR’ HEARING BETTER THAN  ELEPHANT!

YOU’RE probably wondering why even industrialists like Gautam Adani whisper into the  ear of tiny mushak rather than Ganeshji who has huge ears. Big ears do not automatically mean that it is better for listening. Even zoologically elephants have much poorer hearing than mice. Elephants are good at catching low frequency signals. But mice can listen to much higher frequency signals than even human beings. This is why the tradition of whispering into the ears of the Hundir-mama (mouse, Lord Ganesh’s “vahan”) is a part of ritual worshiping during chovoth or chavath or Ganesh Chaturthi.   Lord Ganesh has also inspired the popular song “Hundir maja mama.”

PORVORIM ELEVATED HIGHWAY BLAME GAME UNDER WAY!

AT the inauguration of the elevated flyover on September 9 all the politicians competed to take the credit for building it. However, once the tragic accident in which two died none are now willing accept the blame. Indeed, Rohan Khaunte, Minister for Tourism & Porvorim MLA, is now insisting that he was not a consultant on key decisions relating to the elevated corridor.

Rohan Khaunte reportedly had put a chair in the middle of the new flyover as if it was his private property. Now he claims that Porvorkors cannot use the elevated expressway as the entry point has been blocked at the Neo Majestic. In fact, the residents of Porvorim do not have any access to the elevated corridor. Two-wheelers of course have now been banned entry from both the Atal Setu and the new Porvorim entrance. The result: Utter congestion on the roads below.

HOUSE OF TATA DIVIDED

WAR has broken out between Noel Tata and the other shareholders of the holding company Tata Sons. Venu Shrinivasan is in favour of converting Tata Sons into a public related company. Noel is married to the sister of Shapoorji Pallonji who has over 20% shares in Tata Sons. The SP group wants to convert Tata Sons into a public limited company, where shares can be freely traded. Noel Tata wants to retain control of the private limited Tata Sons in which shares cannot be transferred to third parties. Everyone is excited about an initial share issue by Tata’s, which could be very profitable. The board wants Chandrashekar to get another five years, while Noel Tata wants him out. 

NOW IT IS BACK TO CASH

ALL small retailers have started taking down the QR code from their establishment. This even includes petrol pumps. This is in protest against the Merchant discount rate of 0.4% on every transaction above Rs2,000. Merchants are also not allowed to increase the price. Universal Pay is jointly owned by two American companies, GPay and PhonePe. They are subsidiaries of Amazon.

FROM GOALPOST TO GLORY:

Sharvi Dhond’s documentary chronicles the life of Goan football legend Brahmanand Sankhwalkar

FROM Goalpost to Glory, a documentary created by Sharvi Dhond and Poonam Bind, chronicles the life and legacy of Goan football legend Brahmanand Sankhwalkar. The film explores Sankhwalkar’s journey while placing his story within the larger cultural significance of football in Goa.

Having previously worked in the fiction genre, “From Goalpost to Glory” marks Sharvi Dhond’s first venture into documentary filmmaking. Dhond directs and anchors the film, while Poonam Bind serves as its cinematographer and editor.

Football has long been an integral part of Goan culture, shaping everyday life, community relationships and regional identity beyond the boundaries of sport. Against this backdrop, the documentary uses Sankhwalkar’s life and career as a lens through which to examine football’s place in Goa’s cultural memory.

The film also revisits significant moments from Goa’s football history, including the historic 1983 Santosh Trophy, which was jointly shared by Goa and Bengal. Rather than focusing solely on sporting achievements, the documentary seeks to preserve the oral histories, personal experiences and memories surrounding the game and the generations who have grown up with it.

Through Sankhwalkar’s story, “From Goalpost to Glory” connects an individual sporting journey with a broader cultural narrative. His experiences reflect how football has evolved from a competitive sport into an important part of Goan identity, bringing together communities, generations and stories.

Ultimately, the documentary serves not only as a portrait of one of Goa’s celebrated footballers but also as an attempt to document the cultural legacy of the sport itself. By bringing together personal memories, historical moments and lived experiences, “From Goalpost to Glory” preserves a part of Goa’s sporting heritage for audiences and future generations.

CELEBRATING WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS

 
THE GCCI Women’s Wing, in association with Mall De Goa and Bharat Vikas Parishad, Goa Prant, organised a 3-day Chavath Special Bazaar inaugurated on September 8, 2026 at Mall De Goa.

The bazaar provided visibility and opportunities to women entrepreneurs, Self-Help Groups, grassroots enterprises and individuals with diverse abilities, while promoting entrepreneurship and inclusion. Sandra Fernandes (GCCI chairperson-Women’s Wing) gave the welcome address in which she highlighted the importance of supporting women with diverse abilities to earn a living.

A traditional lamp was lit and Bhuvanish Shet (president, Bharat Vikas Parishad, Goa Prant and director, Mall De Goa) addressed the gathering, followed by Deepali Naik (director, Department of Rural Development, Government of Goa) who was the chief guest. Deepali Naik emphasised rural entrepreneurship, women’s empowerment, market access and inclusive development.

Lavanya Shet, CA Swatee Rane, GCCI Women’s Wing Committee members and  Sonali Nagvekar, Sampark Sanyojika, Bharat Vikas Parishad, were also present. The program was compered by Melane Rodrigues (assistant director-GCCI) and Rasika Parab, (marketing & leasing manager-Mall De Goa).

The bazaar offered visitors an opportunity to explore a diverse range of products and enterprises. Lavanya Shet (co-director, Mall De Goa and member-GCCI Women’s Wing Committee) hosted refreshments for the event. Needless to say this initiative reflects the organisers’ commitment to promoting entrepreneurship, strengthening grassroots enterprises and building an inclusive community of financially independent women.

CALL FOR GOAN FILMS-IFFI 2026

The Entertainment Society of Goa has announced the Special Goan Section Feature & Non Feature Films for the upcoming 57th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) scheduled in Panaji Goa from November 20 to 28, 2026. The aim of this special Goan  section is to select films of cinematic, thematic and aesthetic excellence for screening. Also the promotion of film art through the non-profit screening of films the films. The Goan Director’s Cut is a dedicated segment within the Goan Section which will once again provide Goan directors an opportunity to present their work. This segment celebrates the vision and storytelling of Goan filmmakers contributing the diversity and richness of  IFFI’s programming.

The last date for receipt of applications along with supporting material is October 15, 2026. Application received late may be rejected without any reference to the applicant.

CALLING CINE LOVERS

ON Thursday, Sept 24 at 6.30 pm, ESG’s Cinephile Film Club is hosting the acclaimed National award winning filmmaker Meghnath, who will present two of his short documentaries, at the Maquinez Palace Theatre at the Old GMC Complex in Panjim. The Jharkhand-based Meghnath has won several awards for his work, including the national award Best Environmental Film in 2010 and in 2018 for Best Biographical Film.

The first screening will be of “In Search of Ajantrik” (2024, 47 mins), award winning documentary about a director’s journey to find Adivasi culture in Jharkhand, with reference to Ritwik Ghatak’s Ajantrik. This will be followed by “Gadi Lohardaga Mail” (2011, 26mins) The film, accompanied by nostalgic songs, entwines the pathos of the people’s struggle for survival with the end of a narrow-gauge train. The train had its last run in January 2004, after plying between Ranchi and Lohardaga for about a century. The screenings will be followed y a Q&A with the director.

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