#Goa Assembly

[thehansindiaseo]

CBI Alleges Kejriwal Promised Rs 90 Lakh to Each AAP Goa Candidate; Party Denounces BJP

CBI alleges Kejriwal assured Rs 90 lakh to each AAP Goa poll candidate; AAP hits back at BJP, calling it a political conspiracy.

[useless-catalanfacts]

Did you know that the first map of the Himalayas was made in the 1500s by the Catalan monk Antoni de Montserrat, and it was so accurate that it was used by European expeditions until the 1800s?

Here's the story of a priest that was called by a Mughal emperor for interfaith intercultural dialogue and who ended up being -among other things- a royal teacher, a writer, a geographer, a fake Armenian merchant, and a prisoner.

Antoni de Montserrat was born in 1536 in Vic (Catalonia). He studied in Barcelona (Catalonia) and Coimbra (Portugal) to become a priest and joined the Jesuits. In 1574, he was sent on a mission to Goa (back then a Portuguese colony, now part of India).

The Mughal emperor Akbar was an open-minded man. He was Muslim but wanted to learn about the other religions, so he called representatives of different religions to his court in Fatehpur Sikri. In 1579, he called the Jesuits to explain Christianity, and the Jesuits sent Antoni de Montserrat. Everyone in the court -Muslims, Christians, Buddhists, Hindus- knew that the point was not to convert others, but to reach a better understanding through debate.

The Mughal emperor Akbar holding an assembly with religious men. The two men dressed in black are Jesuits. Miniature painting by Nar Singh, 1605. Chester Beautty Library.

The emperor Akbar valued Antoni de Montserrat as a great wise man and chose him to become the tutor of his second son Murâd. Antoni learned Persian (the language of the Mughal court) and accepted. He remained close to the emperor and accompanied him in the military campaign when the emperor's step-brother started an uprising in Bengala. Crossing much of Northern India, Kashmir, Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Tibet on elephant gave him the perspective to draw the map.

In the end, Antoni went back to Goa in 1582. There, he wrote a book explaining what he had seen in the Mughal Empire, the cultural differences he had experienced, the political organization of these territories, and describing emperor Akbar's court. This book is called Mongolicae Legationis Commentarius, and its descriptions of the lands he has travelled include the earliest description of Tibetans known in Europe since Marco Polo and the first ever map of the Himalayas.

Antoni de Montserrat's map of the Himalayas and their surroundings, including large parts of what nowadays is India, Tibet, Pakistan, and Afghanistan. Library of St. Paul's Cathedral, Kolkata (India).

This book explains cultural elements of the different cultures under the Mughal Empire and also the conversations Antoni had with the emperor about certain habits. For example, Antoni writes about how the Brahmans (upper caste Hindu priests) force widows to be burned alive in the same funeral pyre as their dead husbands, often (when the women resist) drugging them or through violence. Antoni tries to get emperor Akbar to stop this terrible tradition, but doesn't succeed. On the other hand, Antoni also tells the emperor Akbar that they should burn the "men who dress as women" who live in the emperor's court, to which the emperor bursts laughing out loud and doesn't give any consideration to. Despite their different cultural backgrounds, Antoni and Akbar were friends.

Antoni's time in the Mughal Empire ended in 1588, when the king Philip II of Castilla and I of Portugal orders Antoni and a young Spanish priest named Pedro Páez to go to Ethiopia to convince the Coptic Christian Ethiopians to get closer to the Catholic Christian Church. Then, Antoni and Pedro dressed up as an Armenian merchants to border the Ottoman Empire through Iraq, Syria, and Egypt, trying to avoid the pirates of the Indian Ocean. However, before reaching Ethiopia, they took a ship to skirt modern-day Oman, but the captain turned them in as soon as they reached land in Yemen. Then, Antoni and Pedro were taken on a camel caravan to the Sultan of Hadhramaut (Yemen), who imprisoned them until 1595 and then sentenced to galleys in the Red Sea, and later imprisoned them again. Luckily for them, king Philip paid their rescue and they were freed in 1596. With his body weakened by the galleys and the mistreatments of prison, Antoni retired to a convent in Salsette (modern-day Mumbai, India), where he died in 1600 right after having finished his map.

The Spanish priest who travelled with him, Pedro Páez, also wrote his own diary explaining what they lived. With his descriptions, we know that in Yemen Antoni and Pedro were given what he describes as a kind of herbal tea called "cahua, water boiled with a fruit named bun and which is drank very hot, instead of wine": that is a drink that was still unknown in Europe at the time, which we now call coffee.

Maybe you have heard the name Pedro Páez before, too. After accompanying Antoni to Goa, he went to Ethiopia again, successfully this time. In Ethiopia, he became the first European to reach the source of the Blue Nile.

Information sources: David Montserrat Nonó (La Mira), Sociedad Geográfica Española. If you want to read Antoni de Montserrat's book, it has been translated from Latin to Catalan and to Spanish by Josep Lluís Alay.

[xtruss]

Several Dead, Hundreds Injured in Pro-Independence Rallies in New Caledonia

Pro-independence protesters say France's new constitutional reform will dilute the share of the vote held by Kanaks, the Indigenous group that makes up about 41 percent of the population.

“World��s Most Wanted Criminal, Fascist, Extremist, Terrorist and the Butcher of Gujrat Indian Prime Minister Modi” urges Indians to focus on national development without making Pakistan a reference point. Photo: Reuters Archive

At least three people have been killed and hundreds more were injured during a second night of protesting in New Caledonia, authorities said.

Wednesday was the third day of demonstrations against a constitutional reform pushed by Paris that has roiled the archipelago, which has long sought independence.

Despite heavily armed security forces fanning out across the capital Noumea and the ordering of a nighttime curfew, protesting continued until overnight Tuesday virtually unabated.

The reform — which must still be approved by a joint sitting of both houses of the French parliament — would give a vote to people who have lived in New Caledonia for 10 years.

Pro-independence forces say it would dilute the share of the vote held by Kanaks, the Indigenous group that makes up about 41 percent of the population and the major force in the pro-independence movement.

In Noumea and the commune of Paita on Wednesday, there were reports of several exchanges of fire between civil defence groups and protesters.

Security forces regained control of Noumea's penitentiary, which holds about 50 inmates, after an uprising and escape attempt by prisoners, it said in a statement.

Police have arrested more than 130 people since Monday night, with dozens placed in detention to face court hearings, the commission said. About 60 police have been injured, it said.

A nighttime curfew was extended, along with bans on gatherings, the carrying of weapons and the sale of alcohol.

The territory's La Tontouta International Airport remained closed to commercial flights and people were urged to restrict any travel during the day, the high commission said.

Pacific Rivalry

Macron said French lawmakers would vote to definitively adopt the constitutional change by the end of June unless New Caledonia's opposing sides agree on a new text that "takes into account the progress made and everyone's aspirations".

In the Noumea Accord of 1998, France vowed to gradually give more political power to the Pacific island territory of nearly 300,000 people.

As part of the agreement, New Caledonia has held three referendums over its ties with France, all rejecting independence.

As part of the agreement, New Caledonia has held three referendums over its ties with France, all rejecting independence. But the independence movement retains support, particularly among the Indigenous Kanak people.

A New Caledonia pro-independence leader, Daniel Goa, asked people to "go home", and condemned the looting.

But "the unrest of the last 24 hours reveals the determination of our young people to no longer let France take control of them," he added.

France's Minister for Interior and Overseas Gerald Darmanin attends a debate on the constitutional bill aimed at enlarging the electorate of the overseas French territory of New Caledonia, at the French National Assembly in Paris

Source: TRT World 🌎 And Agencies

[misguidedasgardian]

The Lifeaters (III.7)

VII. A Mandragora's leaf

MASTERLIST

Chapter Summary: Back with the second part of the semester 

Pairings: Draco Malfoy x Fem!Reader (platonic)

Warnings: Cursing, magical objects, Mugglephobia, classism, charms and curses, might miss some warnings

Wordcount: 2,7 k

Notes: If you see something say soemthing, come on and party tonightttt

You hear the indistinct sound of a bludger but you didn't even look back.

It missed you by a few feets, you were faster than the Hufflepuffs beaters with your very much superior broom

You raised the Quaffle in the air and punch it so hard, it went through the tallest of hoops 

“And Slytherin gained 10 more points! putting them ahead by 50 points against Hufflepuff’s 30, the Slytherin chasers are on fire today!”

NO MERCY

Had said Flint

You had played good against Ravenclaw but you only had 180 points, no more, you had to annihilate Hufflpuff who had won against Gryffindor… and you had more chances than ever of winning

And you were succeeding

“Let’s go!”, said Flint, and you flied on formation to gain the Quaffle again, flanked by your beaters 

You felt like finally you were giving your nimbus 2001 some good action after last year's cancellation

You were only one week in and you were playing your second game of the season, but like the commentator said, you were on fire!

You took the time to search for Draco

You had discussed this

It was Diggory’s tactic to divert the other team’s seeker, sometimes as trying dangerous diving maneuvers, and you had warned Draco against them, he seemed to gotten that, and again, he was using his advantage of a better broom with all his might, chasing after Diggory only if the snitch was at stake.

You keep playing your own game, Draco was fine

You had recuperated the quaffle from the opposite team with the solo Pinzer, a move you had been practicing, you were getting tired of always being on the sidelines. You passed onto Adrian and he scored, making that sixty points ahead 

You celebrated with one arm in the air as you turned around

It was one of those beautiful winter days, the sky was clear, the sun was there, but there was snow everywhere, all white all around… and that is how you spotted it, in the ground, a black, moving dot, when you looked again, you realized… It was that dog! 

The dog you had fed near the shrieking shack! 

How odd was that?

But you had no time to think about some dog, you kept playing, you needed those points to consolidate at this year’s champions… again

Your keeper was excellent, as he repelled an attempted goa by the Hufflepuffs, and you were again trying to assemble one of your plays

No mercy…

You loved this part…

Being held up in the air, in the common room, as your housemates cheered for you, their ever-winning Quidditch team

This year’s cup was as good as yours, obviously 

You had won! Draco had caught the snitch, and with it, the total score of the game had been 230 points! 

You always celebrated after a match, and before you were too young… you were still too young… but… you tried to stay a bit longer with the others, it was saturday after all, but after a couple of butterbeer from a keg someone had… brought… to the party, you were feeling a bit giggly.

It had been a long and strenuous day, you wanted to sleep, Draco was on the side, talking to Vince, Greg, and Matthew, never missed a thing that one. He catches you trying to slip out of the gathering and ran to meet you

“That was a good game”, he said, but to you, everything he said was like he was teasing you, all of it

“Thank you Matt”, he tried following you, but you looked back at him impatiently

“Why are you slipping out of your own party?”, he asked

“It’s hardly MY party”, you murmured, “I’m tired, I want to go to sleep”, he seemed to give up, only nodding and letting you be 

You should be happy, you should be extremely happy that you just won your second game of the season and you were ready to to win the house cup, playing an active role on the team

But then why couldn't you think of anything else but that Black dog?

Why was he at the Quidditch pitch?

Was it just some weird dog? that made no sense at all

Anyways…

The weekend came and went rather quickly, and before you could realize it, you were watching McGonagall carefully in class, for the very first time, Transfiguration might actually become your favorite class

You were going to be studying Animagi

Animagus’ were witches and wizards with the ability to transform into an animal…

Not with a spell, and it's not something you are born with, it’s something you can become, it was done due to a very particular ritual that could take months to perform. You were taking notes heavily

Perhaps, in a very subconscious way, you wanted to distract yourself with anything you could, but still, it was kind of nice

An Animagus

How cool was that? As you saw professor McGonaggal turn into a cat and back to herself in a second.She could turn into an animal at will! 

You raised your hand, and Minerva nodded her head, as giving you the word

“Can I turn into an animagus?”, you asked

“Yes, I was getting to that”, she said, “anyone who wants to become one, can do so with help of the school, from me or Professor Dumbledore”

You looked at Draco at your side and he seemed disgusted, but you were really curious, you wanted to do it

“Do you want to try?”, you asked him excitedly, he looked back at you frowning

“No?”

“Really? how cool would it be?”, you asked him

“I don’t think so”

“Being able to acquire the ability of an animal?”, you kept asking, “being able to hide, climb, or even fly! FLY!”

“We fly almost everyday at training”, he said, unimpressed

He wasn’t interested, nor anyone else in your friend group, but you were.

So you stayed in the classroom after everybody had left, with a silly smile and a plea in your eyes.

It took you a few days to convince McGonagall, and at times you didn’t really think you could do it, but… in the end… 

“Why are you speaking so strange?”, Malfoy asked, you just shook your head

“No reason”, you muttered, it was strange to hold a Mandragora’s leaf inside of your mouth, even if you had picked the smallest one 

You weren’t the only one, that is why Mcgonaggal was so convinced, but as some sort of test, you needed to gather yourself two very difficult ingredients, as proof that you were truly committed, and of course, she didn’t say it clearly, but to get them, you were going to need to break a rule or two then put them in  a magical jar you had to put together.

“It’s Ravenclaw VS Gryffindor this weekend, and we have a surprise for them”, Draco told you

“What kind of surprise?”, you asked, concerned 

“If I told you it wouldn’t be a surprise, would it?”

“Draco we are winning! we don’t need to do anything! please!”, you said angrily

“It will be fun, you’ll see”, he said, content, and it got worse when you realized Flint was in on it, and he wouldn’t even tell you what it was about either.

Your relationship with Draco was getting a bit strained… bot only because he was getting meaner, but also because…

Of what happened with Buckbeak

Uncle Lucius was furious because of what happened, and he had presented an inquiry to the Department of disposal of dangerous animals, and it was a whole thing with a trial included 

Buckbeak could be… disposed off, if Hagrid didn’t do a  good job representing him in his defense, and let’s be honest, he wasn’t the most eloquent of creatures you had encountered, nor he knew the right people like uncle lucius were.

You tried to convince yourself that the jury and the department would do their job and assess the creature, maybe he was a danger to others… maybe

Poor Buckbeak was as well as dead. So in order to avoid being mad at Draco, you tried to

“Draco please!”, you begged him, “It’s a wild magical creature, he doesn’t know what he is doing! he doesn’t deserve to die!”, you tried to reason with him

“Father can’t take it back”, he said simply, and frowning, “why do you care so much anyways?”, you looked at him but found no remorse, or understanding, or anything. You didn’t want to nag him, about that quidditch surprise and about Buckbeak, so you just nodded

You had Muggle studies in the afternoon, so that is where you went with Theo and Matt

“For your semester assignment, and work for your final grade, you will make an investigation about a muggle artifact you can find in a muggle family home”, she said with a smile.

Charity Burbage was a nice teacher, once she realized you were really interested in class and you meant no harm.

“Here is the list”, you had in class a poster of the inside of a muggle house, with a lot of objects and the names of them. What was most shocking is that the poster didn’t move, nor either any of the others that were decorating the classroom

You couldn’t repeat your object with others so she started talking by list and each students had to get close to it and pick one

Since you three were the last ones in joining the class, you had the last picks

You looked all over the posters, and what intrigued you most was the bathroom, specially a little yellow duck that was floating inside the bathtub

“This one!”, you said

“Ah! the mysterious rubber duck!”, said Professor Burbage, “good choice”

“Why is it mysterious?”, you asked

“Well, nobody had managed to discover its use”, she said simply, and you looked quite puzzled

Aren’t there hundreds of muggle born students in Hogwarts? nobody thought about asking them?

“What a bullshit assignment”, muttered Matt, who had picked a weird artifact that had some sort of goo inside of it and it shined, and it was commonly found in muggle children’s rooms

Theo on the other hand, had picked something they found in a kitchen, it was some sort of… thing, you didn't even know how to describe it, but it was composed of two parts, a glass container and then a base with… buttons?

They didn’t look like the buttons you know, but still

“Nobody had managed to know what these objects do, so… it can be that much of bullshit”, said Theo, “besides we have to write like three parchments on it”

“I bef if difficult”, you muttered

“Have you got something in your mouth?” Why are you speaking so weird?”, asked Matt

“No reafon”, you said with heated cheeks, “my tongue hurfts”

“You should to to the infirmary”, said Theo

“No, ifs fine”, the roof of your mouth felt weird, that is where Professor Mcgonaggal had advised you to store your mandragora’s leaf, as the first part of your transition

But now you were moving it around in your mouth, it was tricky eating with it, more sleeping, you felt like you were going to choke and you were a bit scared, so you stick it tightly against your palate 

“Anyways, I bet I can find whatever this is before you both muggle-lovers”, he mocked

“Yeah sure, you don’t study for any classes and you are going to study for this?”, said theo. matt looked at you and then at Theo

“Wanna bet?”, he asked

“What do you want?”, he asked, interested, you exchanged looks between the three of you

He seemed like he wanted something in particular, his dark eyes shining with mischief

“If I win, we three are going to sneak into the prefects bathroom with me on the fifth floor”, you both frowned

“That’s weird, why would you want us both in there?”, you asked, and Theo looked at you like you were the dumbest thing on earth, but he didn’t say anything

“Well, if I win, Basilik is going to do my potions homework for two weeks, and Matthew is going to get me the Astronomy one”

“Fine”, said Matthew, and they both looked at you

“If I win, which I will…”, you didn’t even know what you wanted out of them, you wouldn’t trust them with your homework and you didn’t want to take baths with them. then it occurred to you, “I want you both to help me trap a Death’s head hawk moth and then morning dew”

“Those are almost impossible to fetch”, Theo said

“Hagrid had some of those moths”, you said, “he knows where they are, of course he is not going to let me have one, so we need to steal one”, you said with a pleased smile, “and then we need to sneak into the woods to get the dew by the river”

“Fine”, said Matthew

“Fine”, said Theo

You three “walked” hastily from one another. Ready to figure out what those objects were

You dissed the library, didn’t even consider it, and that was going to take you hours, so instead, you went straight to the source. 

But it took you a while to find the one you were looking for, until you reached the first floor, in the hallway around the inner courtyard, she was walking to her last class of the day

“Granger!”, you called, you saw the smartest witch in my generation flinch in front of me, she didn’t even had to turn around to know who was calling her name.

As you walked to reach her all the students in you way stepped aside pretty quickly, to you get to her, that had stopped in her tracks. Any other day, you would be happy at the fact that she grabbed her books tightly against her chest while she avoided eye contact, but not today… not when you needed something from her, so you just smiled politely

“You know everything about muggles”, it wasn’t a question

“You can’t never truly know everything…”

“You get my meaning”, you interrupted, “I wanted to ask you something, for academic purposes of course”, that seemed to lighten up her chocolate eyes as she looked at you, now more interested than fearful

“For what reason?”, she asked, a hint of mischief showing up in her eyes

“Academic ones”, you repeated

“Maybe I can help you…”, she said dismissively

“I want to know… what is the purpose of a little yellow rubber duck?”, you said clearly, but in a hushed tone, you didn’t want anyone else to hear you

“Uh?”, you knew she had listened, but the little witch probably thought she misheard or had lost her mind

“Arubberduck”, you said hastily, losing your already short patience

“Oh”, she said, shaking her head like that could make her clear his ideas, “The purpose of a muggle rubber duck is clearly…”

“BASILIK!”, you growled rolling my eyes when you heard my name being called by that annoying mouth, just as you were getting my awaited answer, you turned around to meet Theodore who walked towards you pointing with his finger and an accusation in his eyes, “that is cheating”

“Bug off Theodore you didn’t even know what I was talking about with Granger!”, you said defensively. Granger took the opportunity to slip away from you and you growled, exasperated. 

“We never said anything about asking anyone”, you said angrily.

So Matthew and you met again to discuss rules

Not asking anyone

“How am I to trust you both?”, you asked them both, “what if it's not in the library?”, you asked back, “its going to take us ages!”

“I can’t believe you are the one who wants to “cheat” on this”, laughed Theo

“I do not!”, you said defensively

“We have to rest of the semester to find this out”, muttered Matthew

“Very well then, let’s go together then”

And that is how you had a new study schedule 

[aoioozora]

Hey there! I was surprised that your OC Ivy is actually Indian as well! Can you tell me something more about her? :)

Hi! Thank you for your ask :))

I'm actually Indian too, so I totally wanted to make an Indian OC! I never really saw any until yours and I was pretty surprised too. I must say it gave me some motivation to make my own.

Anyway, here's Ivy! (I'm still figuring out her lore, so some of these MAY change in future lol)

About my COD OC, Ivy "Vampire" Valentina Salvador de Almeida

Basics

Ivy is the only daughter of Salvador and Helen de Almeida.

She was born in India, in the state of Goa, on the outskirts of Madgaon and lived there for a few years before moving down south to Karnataka, where she spent her formative years. Her teenage and adult years were spent in Liverpool, England.

She can speak Konkani and English fluently, while she has partial fluency in Portuguese and Kannada

She's a devout Roman Catholic

Her personality type is ENFJ

She's a tall girl standing at 5'7"/170 cm! Always stood at the back of the line for school assemblies. She inherited her height from her dad.

She's a WO2 Drill Sergeant in the British Army and serves in the Infantry Training Center where she trains infantrymen in basic and advanced skills.

She's nicknamed 'Vampire' from her slightly long canine teeth, all natural.

Personality

Being an extrovert, she enjoys company and doesn't like being alone.

She's normally quiet, but if she does speak, she's charismatic, genuine, and charming, and this often got her into quite some leadership positions in school and university, and allows her to very easily make friends.

Drinking makes her talkative, and even flirtatious, but she'll have to drink quite a lot to get to that point.

She has a strong sense of justice, and cannot stand it if innocent people are needlessly harmed. Being a drill sergeant gives her a little power to execute justice if needed.

She's optimistic to a fault, often getting bogged down by reality sometimes.

Her restless, adventurous spirit makes her hate being in one place. She enjoys travelling and doing highly thrilling activities like bungee jumping. She can also be quite reckless; give her a motorcycle and she'll be popping wheelies and even drifting.

Being an only-child, she can be quite selfish and bossy, though most of it was beaten out of her during her basic training.

Likes and Dislikes

She enjoys cooking and baking and can make a variety of dishes.

She loves reading historical accounts and all sorts of fiction, especially thrillers and mysteries. Her favourite novel is 'The Hound of the Baskervilles' by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. She also enjoys Dostoevsky's novels

Her favourite Indian food is Mysore masala dosa and English food is Scotch egg

She hates milk tea and extremely spicy food (her Indian card is always at the risk of being revoked)

She loves anything that has garlic in it, though her favourite would be garlic bread

Her favourite dessert is apple pie

An area that has her whole heart is the Western Ghats

Her favourite color is phtahlo green

English Ivy

Her father is an adventurous man, so he took his family hopping around a lot from Goa to Karnataka, and eventually to England, where his wife got a job as a nurse.

Ivy and family moved to England when she was around fifteen years old, and settled in Liverpool.

Getting used to England's cold and gloom was a nightmare for poor coast born Ivy who loves the sun and heat. She can comfortably tolerate 30-35 degrees C like most Indians, but absolutely suffers through English winters despite eventually getting used to it.

Her years in Liverpool eventually bestowed upon her the glorious Scouse accent, though hers has an Indian lilt to it.

She had a hard time adjusting in English society, especially as an extrovert and a teenager, and often felt unwelcome in school. However, her university years were much more pleasant.

Do not talk to her about the Indian food in England. She will not hesitate to begin her TED talk.

If there's anything she actually does like about England, it's the abundance of pubs. She loves to drink, but considering how reckless she is known to be, she's surprisingly a responsible drinker and rarely lets herself get blackout drunk.

I've yet to think about her interactions with TF141, but that's all about her for now!

Wow, I really did infodump on you lmao. I hope it was an interesting read ^^ I'm excited to develop her some more and make more Ivy content <3

Thank you again for your ask! Have a great day/night :)

[lboogie1906]

Pio Gama Pinto (March 31, 1927 – February 24, 1965) was a Kenyan journalist, politician and freedom fighter. He was a socialist leader who dedicated his life to the liberation of the Kenyan people and became Kenya’s first martyr in 1965.

He was born in Nairobi to a Kenyan Asian family of Konkani Goan Catholic descent. His father was an official in the colonial government of Kenya while his mother was a housewife. At age eight, he was sent to India for his education and spent the next nine years there, passing his matriculation exams at St. Joseph’s High School, Arpora, and studying science at Karnatak College, Dharwar for two years before joining the Indian Air Force in 1944 as an apprentice ground engineer. He took up a job in the Posts and Telegraph office in Bombay, participated in a general strike, and became a founding member of the Goa National Congress. He started an agitation in Bombay against the Portuguese colonial occupation of Goa. His political activism soon made it necessary for him to return to Kenya to avoid being arrested and deported to the Tarrafal concentration camp in Cape Verde.

He became involved in local politics aimed at overthrowing British colonial rule in Kenya. He turned to journalism and worked with the Colonial Times and the Daily Chronicle. In 1954, five months after his marriage to Emma Dias, he was rounded up in the notorious Operation Anvil and spent the next four years in detention on Manda Island. He was kept in confinement from early 1958 until October 1959 at Kabarnet.

In 1960 he founded the Kenya African National Union newspaper Sauti Ya KANU, and later, Pan African Press, of which he subsequently became Director and Secretary. Pinto played an active role in campaigning for KANU during the 1961 elections which it won. In 1963 he was elected a Member of the Central Legislative Assembly and in July 1964 was appointed a Specially Elected Member of the House of Representatives. He worked to establish the Lumumba Institute in 1964 to train KANU party officials. #africanhistory365 #africanexcellence

[club-filmatics]

Club Filmatics Organised Goa's First Intercollegiate Media Event "Filmbuster

On 28 February 2024, Club Filmatics of Don Bosco College Panjim, in association with the institute’s Department of Mass Communication organised Goa’s first intercollegiate event ‘Filmbuster’, curated towards media students. The theme for the event was ‘Roll into the Cineverse’. The event began with faculty incharge of Club Filmatics, Assistant professor Sonika Lotlikar, and Coordinator of the department of Mass Communication Department, Assistant professor Archie Fernandes escorting the Chief Guest, Rajendra Talak to the dais.The student council members including President,Devonna Gomes, Vice President , Joel Rodrigues and Media Coordinator, Mario Pimenta who were instrumental in organizing the event also joined them on stage.Assistant professor Archie Fernandes welcomed the gathering and appreciated the uniqueness and changes brought about by Club Filmatics. Chief guest Rajendra Talak, who is a national award-winning director in Konkani and Film Industry, appreciated assistant professor Sonika Lotlikar for her dedication towards the students and leadership that led to the curation of a very unique media event, which involved testing students’ creative skills. Talak spoke about the importance of learning and declared Filmbuster 2024 open.Renowned personalities from the film, entertainment, and media industry graced the event as judges along with faculty members for multidimensional competitions. These included Goan Actor, Salil Naik; Director, Dnyanesh Moghe; Associate Editor and Senior Journalist, Ramnath Pai Raikar; Dancer, Simran Haldankar; Photographer, Aliston Dias; Filmmaker, Prasad Naik; Model, Saisha Prabhu; Creative Director, Vijay Xavier; Footballer, Beckham Veron Xavier and Social Media Influencer, Flexcia D'Souza.The on-stage events, off-stage events and pre-events were called ‘The Showcase’, ‘Behind The Scenes’, and ‘Director's Cut’, respectively. The pre-events of ‘Director's Cut’ included ‘Parde Ke Piche Kya Hai’, ‘Loop Lapeta’ and ‘Ruk Ruk Ke’, which tested the contestants' digital content creation skills and talent. The participating teams introduced themselves through ‘Ensemble Assemble!’. Each team was given names based on popular directors such as Karan Johar, Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Raj Kumar Hirani, etc. The mascots then interacted with the audience at the event ‘Pehchaan Kaun?’. Through the event ‘Definitely Maybe’ contestants explored different endings to popular films. Participants grooved to beats and showcased their dance moves during ‘Jhalak Dikla Ja’.Participants of the event styled, shuffled and sold iconic props at ‘Sell A Prop’. The fashion show ‘Walk of Fame’ revealed students’ style and teamwork. The most awaited event 'The Crown', saw participants exhibit their strengths and talent to win the coveted titles of Mr. And Ms. Filmbuster. The event concluded with a musical performance by DJ Doel.The participants' efforts and hard work came to fruition at the valedictory ceremony where they were awarded based on their performance. Overall winners’ trophy was won by Team Sanjay Leela Bhansali (St Xavier’s College, Mapusa). Runners-up were Team Karan Johar (SS Dempo College, Cujira).

[inkandguns]

Well I think I’m done buying guns and receivers this week. I have 2 PSA lowers on the way and a GF5 AK - fixed stock/slant brake. I think the Washington assault weapons ban will pass. I think an assault weapons ban in Colorado is swiftly on the way. Even if they’re struck down as unconstitutional the state assemblies will re-brand the ban and pass it again.

I donated $5 to GOA during both transactions. I like what GOA does. On a personal activism level I’m going to continue to fight against gun control legislation in one of the best ways - buying a whole bunch of guns.

If the ban doesn’t pass I might have to buy a bullpup to celebrate.

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Goa Speaker Rejects Disqualification Plea Against Eight Congress MLAs Who Joined BJP

Goa assembly speaker Ramesh Tawadkar on Friday dismissed the disqualification petition filed by the Congress against eight of its MLAs who defected to the ruling BJP in 2022. The disqualification petition was filed by former Goa Congress chief Girish Chodankar against MLAs Digambar Kamat, Aleixo Sequeira, Sankalp Amonkar, Michael Lobo, Delilah Lobo, Kedar Naik, Rudolf Fernandes and Rajesh…

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The Yemeni militia’s campaign to shut Israeli and Israel-allied merchant shipping out of the Red Sea through hijackings, missile and drone attacks has spooked insurers, added billions to global shipping costs, and prompted Washington and Brussels to assemble two separate coalitions to try to deal with the problem.

German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius ordered the German Navy’s Baden-Wurttemberg frigate and Frankfurt-am-Main auxiliary replenishment ship to take the long way home back to Germany after the end of their deployment in the Indo-Pacific.

Der Spiegel says Pistorius ordered the ships – which recently docked in Goa, India, to avoid the Houthi-controlled Red Sea, with the vessels instead expected to sail southwestward through the Indian Ocean, around South Africa through the Cape of Good Hope before heading north up the west coast of Africa.

The German Defense Ministry reportedly debated over whether a Red Sea route was justifiable, but “in the end, skepticism prevailed,” with “the decisive factor” being “that the security situation in the Red Sea had deteriorated significantly,” with German allies involved in a security mission in the strategic body of water reportedly making it clear to Berlin “that escort protection is currently not possible.”

The risk of a further escalation of the conflict between Iran and Israel also impacted Pistorius’s decision, Spiegel said, citing the Houthis’ allegiance to the Axis of Resistance, and the Israeli military’s habit of attacking Houthi positions after the militia’s missile and drone strikes targeting Israel and its allies.

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Top Seaside Locations For Your Luxury Vacation

Everyone enjoys relaxing on the beach. Miles of aquamarine beaches with brown sand are the ideal place to detox and get away from it all truly.    Beach vacations are a major motivator for many individuals to travel. Feeling the sand between your toes helps you forget your worries and unwind when the hot, muggy weather is making you feel gloomy. These best beach vacation spots offer it all, from crowded beaches with luxurious villas to isolated sections of gorgeous sand.

Beach Villas in Goa.

When you think about beaches, Goa immediately comes to mind. Indeed, Goa’s numerous beautiful beaches have made it one of the most well-liked beach destinations in the nation. In addition to having delicious seafood, palm and coconut trees, and golden sands, these beaches are well-known for their exhilarating water sports and outstanding late-night parties.    Reaching Goa is hassle-free. If you’re arriving by train, go to Madgaon Junction for South Goa or Vasco Da Gama Railway Station for North Goa. You can also take a direct flight to Dabolim Airport. Before you even arrive, the picturesque vistas along each route are sure to put you in the mood for a vacation. From the sparkling Baga Beach to the beautiful Vagator Beach, Goa is one of India’s top beach destinations. You’ll be spoiled for choice with so many beaches nearby The Rentalgram luxury villas in Goa, including Anjuna, Baga, and Vagator.

Assemble up to 12 guests at 4BHK Casa Livistona by The Rentalgram to begin your vacation. With four large bedrooms and four bathrooms, this home provides the most luxury and serenity. Your cherished pets are welcome to join you in this lavish experience, and you are free to enjoy the delicious meals at your leisure. This home near Baga Beach is strategically positioned and makes for a great staycation away from the hectic pace of life. Explore Baga’s appealing charms before returning to your private retreat to watch the breathtaking sunsets of Goa.    Goa is the ideal place for anyone seeking a combination of relaxation and adventure. The best months to visit are November through March. when the weather is absolutely ideal. Goa has it all, whether you like to swim, parasail, ride a water scooter, kayak, snorkel, canoe, scuba dive, or practice quiet meditation and yoga.

Beach Villas in Alibaug. Alibaug, a small seaside town in Maharashtra, is a popular weekend destination for residents from Mumbai and Pune. Alibaug is well-known for its sandy beaches, clear air, and natural appeal, in addition to its many forts and temples and rich colonial heritage. Because of its natural beaches, the town is regarded as the “Goa of Maharashtra.” Alibaug is also easy to reach. Fly into Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport or take the scenic train to Roha or Panvel Railway Stations. The journey is just as peaceful as the destination. 

A beach vacation offers sparkling sands, refreshing sea air, lovely waves, scrumptious seafood, and plenty of vitamin D. And, given India’s lengthy coastline, there are numerous wonderful beach places where you can have both a restful and adventurous holiday. Relax, go on a promenade, take beautiful pictures, gather shells, or get your pulse racing with exciting water sports.   Alibaug is the ideal beach destination, with Varsoli Beach, Alibaug Beach, Nagaon Beach, and Mandwa Beach as the main attractions. The greatest time to visit these seaside beauties is between November and March when the weather is ideal. Swimming in your private pool at Mangosteen Villa by The Rentalgram will allow you to enjoy the nice beach wind. This 3 BHK Alibaug villa on rent is a treat for the human soul. Nestled between lush palm trees, this pristine white villa with tasteful interior decor is your ultimate Alibaug staycation checklist.

The villa’s architectural arrangement contains three luxury bedrooms that are built for both comfort and style. These spacious rooms feature queen-sized mattresses, air conditioning, Wi-Fi, and comfortable lounging areas, ensuring that your stay is nothing short of perfect. The neighboring bathrooms, each a modern paradise, are furnished with organic amenities. They offer not only the necessary but also a spa-like experience that rejuvenates you every morning. Large windows let in natural light, preparing you for the day ahead.

Culinary aficionados will love the kitchen. It’s fully equipped with modern appliances and staffed by an in-house chef, ready to meet all of your eating needs, from local specialties to foreign cuisines, making each meal a memorable part of your stay.

What could be a better beach destination than Sri Lanka if you’re searching outside of India? Some of the greatest towns and beach villas in Sri Lanka may be found from Colombo to Galle and from Kandy to Bentota. Even if every city has its unique attractions, all of these will help you make the most of your time spent in some of Sri Lanka’s most magnificent villas. Reserve a stay at one of these vacation villas in Sri Lanka, which cater to the demands of all kinds of guests, and experience luxury at its finest without breaking the bank.

Beaches should be your next destination whether you’re looking for romance, quality time with family, or some alone time. Why then wait? You are aware of what has to be done. When creating your travel schedule, don’t forget to include a staycation at The Rentalgram. This location offers rental villas that will provide you with unforgettable memories of a brief visit. After all, living is all about savoring the present, especially when it comes to beaches.

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Rotary Bottle Screw Capping Machine

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DLF Villas Goa | Buy Properties For Living

Introduction

DLF Villas Goa where your dream of buying a beautiful residential villa is fulfilled. Our beautiful villas cater to those desiring a lavish lifestyle blended with the charm of Goa. Each villa has expansive living spaces, modern design and peaceful surroundings making it an ideal retreat for you and your family.

Location Advantages

It provides easy access to beautiful beaches, lively markets, and excellent restaurants. The region is effectively linked to major roadways and public transportation, facilitating quick discovery of everything that Goa has. Experience the duality of tranquility in your peaceful villa while remaining a few minutes from the lively Goan culture and adventure.

Project Overview

Beautiful and useful houses have been carefully designed for the project. Each villa is built with premium materials and finishes, providing an exclusive living experience. Each residence has expansive layouts, enough windows, and quiet gardens, carefully designed to provide comfort and elegance. DLF Villas is not only a residence it reflects a lifestyle choice.

Master Plan & Floor Plan

Beautiful and useful houses have been carefully designed for the project. Each villa is built with premium materials and finishes, providing an exclusive living experience. Each residence has expansive layouts, enough windows, and quiet gardens, carefully designed to provide comfort and elegance. It is not only a residence it reflects a lifestyle choice.

Amenities

We are dedicated to offering a designed living experience at DLF Villa. Experience a variety of premier facilities, such as a pristine swimming pool, workout facility, beautiful gardens, and play places for children. The clubhouse serves as an ideal location for assemblies and social functions, bolstering connections with neighbors and creating lasting recollections.

Investment

Acquiring a villa at this project is a wise investment for your future. The real estate market in Goa is flourishing, and possessing property in this desirable location offers substantial value increase over time. If you want to reside in the villa or lease it, you could expect an important return on your investment.

Conclusion

DLF Goa Project provides a superb living experience with its luxurious residential villas. Your ideal residence is available, with a premium location, excellent facilities, and an emphasis on living together. Experience the charm and peace of Goa at DLF Villas your ideal escape from the disorder of urban life.

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CBI Accuses Kejriwal and AAP of Criminal Conspiracy in Excise Policy Case 

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has filed a supplementary charge sheet accusing Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and his party, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), of a criminal conspiracy to privatise the 2021 Delhi Excise Policy for financial gains. The CBI claims that the policy was specifically designed to benefit select liquor businesses in exchange for kickbacks, which were allegedly used to fund AAP’s campaign in the 2022 Goa Assembly elections. 

The investigation highlights that Vijay Nair, AAP’s media and communications head, played a pivotal role in the conspiracy. According to the CBI, Nair, without any formal authority to negotiate on excise matters, solicited bribes from liquor business owners under Kejriwal’s direct instructions. These businesses were promised favourable terms under the excise policy in return for their financial contributions. The CBI alleges that these funds were funnelled into AAP’s election expenditures and used to pay for campaign-related activities, including hiring vendors and campaign managers. 

Durgesh Pathak, a senior AAP leader, is also named in the charge sheet for managing these funds. The CBI claims that Pathak oversaw the transfer of bribe money through hawala channels, which allowed large sums to be distributed without leaving a clear financial trail. The charge sheet points out that these cash payments were deliberately omitted from AAP’s official election expense reports, raising concerns about the party's financial transparency. 

Several other high-profile AAP leaders, including former Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia, have been implicated. Sisodia, who oversaw the excise department at the time, was previously arrested in connection with the case but has since been released on bail. Kejriwal, who has denied all allegations, has been in custody since March 2024. His bail plea is currently being reviewed by the Supreme Court. 

The CBI asserts that it has gathered substantial evidence, including documents and witness testimonies, to support its claims. The case has sparked widespread political controversy, with opposition parties accusing AAP of corruption and financial misconduct. As the investigation continues, the case could have significant political ramifications for AAP, particularly as the party prepares for future elections. If proven, the allegations could severely impact AAP’s reputation and leadership, potentially undermining its governance in Delhi and beyond. 

The investigation is ongoing, and the political fallout from the case is being closely monitored. Further developments are expected as the legal process advances. For more politics news in Hindi, subscribe to our newsletter. 

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Court custody of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal extended again in liquor policy case

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s judicial custody has been extended till September 3 in the Delhi liquor policy case. Kejriwal was produced in the Delhi Liquor Policy Violation case through video in the Rose Avenue court. It was argued by the CBI that the Aam Aadmi Party contested the Goa Legislative Assembly elections with the money obtained from the liquor policy scandal. In that…

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Supplier of Monolayer Blown Film Machine

Adroit Extrusion is a Supplier of Monolayer Blown Film Machine across india. We are based in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India. Adroit Extrusion are Manufacturer, Supplier, and Exporter of Vertical Granule Mixer With Dryer Extrusion Process Control, Gusset Board Assembly, Trim Recycling Machine, Hopper Loader, Plastic Granule and Powder Mixer, Plastic Recycling Machine, Bubble Slit Assembly. We specialize in manufacturing top-of-the-line Monolayer Blown Film Machines designed to meet the rigorous demands of modern packaging industries. We build our Monolayer Blown Film Machines to produce consistent and uniform film quality, ideal for a wide range of applications. Our machines use advanced technology for precise temperature control and automatic die-gap adjustments, ensuring optimal film quality. Constructed from high-grade materials, our machines offer exceptional durability and reliability, even under continuous operation. Working Principle: Our Monolayer Blown Film Machines extrude polymer resin through a circular die to create tubular film. We cool and solidify the film by blowing air into it, creating a bubble that we then collapse and wind into rolls. This process allows for the production of high-quality, consistent film that meets industry standards. Adroit Extrusion supplies Monolayer Blown Film Machines across India, including locations like Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Chandigarh, Chhattisgarh, Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu, Delhi, Goa, Gujarat, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Kerala, Ladakh, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Manipur, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Odisha, Puducherry, Punjab, Rajasthan, Sikkim, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Tripura, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, West Bengal. For further details, please feel free to contact us. View Product: Click here Read the full article