The International Centre – Newsletter January-March 2010

want to make it a lot more aesthetically appealing by planting more trees and flowering plants, installing sculptures and constructing a children’s park. To make ICG internationally acclaimed, we are already in the process of refurnishing and renovating our facilities. We recently converted our generator cum storeroom into a beautiful reading room cum business centre, which now offers our members and residents a remarkable collection of books covering a variety of subjects as well as four computers provided with internet connectivity. We have also renovated our guestrooms, conference EDITORIAL halls, restaurant, indoor and outdoor venues, roads and parking space keeping in mind the physically disabled and senior citizens.

Dear Friends, Greetings !

It is a well established fact that the key role of the ICG Director and Trustees is to create a state-of-the-art physical and intellectual infrastructure and safeguard its assets. My endeavour as Director is to make The International Centre into a completely holistic place of international standards, where ideational as well as other activities take place in a world class ambience. I have a vision to put ICG on the world map and I would like to make this difference by leading by example. As you can see, ICG has undergone numerous changes in the last six months. As you are also aware, we have stepped up in organizing numerous One of the main problems in Goa I found was garbage disposal. programs, seminars, workshops, talks, lectures of local, national We ourselves at ICG produce around 50 kilos of waste everyday, and international significance. Some of the important programs which I felt should be made use of and not left unattended to include Seminars on Women in Media, Human Development, degrade the environment. So we decided to initiate the ICG Terrorism, Right to Information, Community Radio, CRZ Draft 2010 ‘Clean Goa for Green Goa’ campaign and successfully installed including film workshops, debate competitions, talks on yoga, waste a recycling plus composting unit at the Centre. We now segregate management, ozone therapy, workshops and demonstrations in waste into biodegradable and non-biodegradable at source. The painting, pottery, etc. We have also started a book club for children non-biodegradable waste like plastic, metals tins and glass bottles called the ‘Pageturners’, which holds workshops for children on are recycled whereas the biodegradable waste is mixed with mud to various authors every month. A chess activity centre, for all ages form compost or organic fertilizer. The first batch of compost, which is also successfully been carried out every Friday. During the has taken around 90 days, is ready and will be utilized for a kitchen evenings, we have started Tai-Chi and Yoga classes for our members garden in our campus. The organic vegetables grown in this garden and guests. will be a new addition to the restaurant menu. We have plans to further improve our facilities by having an Thankfully, Goa has been blessed with abundant Solar and wind auditorium, Convention hall, swimming pool, gymnasium etc We also energy, which I feel has not been tapped at all. So another endeavour have a new caterer, who joined us in February 2010. Our Hospitality of ours would be to harness this renewable source of energy by and Food & Beverage incharge Mr. Roy Vaz and Mr. Vipul Moghe, installing a Solar-Wind power station, which will then be used for launched their catering facility called ‘KOTA Hospitality - Food & lighting up the Centre’s public and emergency lights. Goa is also Beverage Service Division’. blessed with plenty of rain, but unfortunately most of it gets drained into the sea and the rivers. The ground water does not replenish So all in all, as you can see dear friends the ICG is fast becoming a nor do we have sufficient water storage facilities, which is why we place you would love to visit everyday ! often hear about acute drinking water shortage in many parts of Goa especially during the summers. Keeping this mind and also to See you all at ICG ! set an example, we have plans to recharge the 2 borewells within the campus, with rainwater.

That’s not all! Even though ICG is already beautiful with its lush greenery and landscaped gardens, fountain and fish-lotus pond, we — NANDINI SAHAI

What’s new on the Menu Our restaurant 'SPICES' will now be serving exquisite cuisine 'A la Carte', as well as buffet (packages) for functions ranging from conferences, seminars to parties and receptions. Walk-ins are welcome too.

Goa Dialogues 1 The International Centre, Goa BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF LIBRARY INAUGURATION THE INTERNATIONAL CENTRE GOA On 27th February 2010, The International Centre PRESIDENT: inaugurated its new library cum Business Centre. Mr. Pratapsingh Raoji Rane, The renovation of the Library was funded by The Speaker, Legislative Assembly of Goa, Dempo Charity Trust. and former Chief Minister of Goa. VICE PRESIDENT: Dr. V A Pai Panandiker, Founder and Former President - Centre for Policy Research, New Delhi. Mr. Dattaraj Salgaocar, MD - V M Salgaocar Group of Cos. Mr. P G Kakodkar, Former Chairman, State Bank of & Former President of ICG. Padma Bhushan Mario Miranda, Among the trustees present for the occasion Internationally renowned Artist. were Mr. Honorable Speaker Mr. Shrinivas Dempo, and President of The Chairman & MD – Dempo Group of Cos. International Centre, Mr. Shrinivas Dempo, Mr Dattaraj Salgaocar and Mr. A.N.S. Nadkarni. Adv. Subhalaxmi Nayak, Prominent Lawyer. Dr. Ligia Noronha, Senior Fellow of The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), India, and Director of the Resources and Global Security Division. Adv. A. N. S. Nadkarni, Lawyer and Former Advocate General, Government of Goa. Mr. Yatin Kakodkar, Director - Apex Packaging Products Pvt. Ltd. & The Library cum Business Centre, with its pleasant Former President of Confederation of Indian Industry – Goa. and relaxing atmosphere, offers a remarkable Elected Trustees collection of books covering a variety of subjects ranging from Economics to Philosophy. It is also Dr. Hiru Bijlani, furnished with four computers provided with MD - Zenith Global Consultants Ltd. Mumbai. internet connectivity. Dr. Rudra Prasad Pradhan Assistant Professor Humanities & Management Group, BITS Pilani, Goa Campus

Mr. Sanjay Srivastava Chief Secretary Govt. of Goa Govt. Representative Ms. Nandini Sahai Member Secretary, Director (ICG)

Goa Dialogues 2 The International Centre, Goa CONFERENCES & SEMINARS

An Interactive session on “Decoding the Budget Media: Need for a Gender Code”, in collaboration 2011” with Mr. Manguirish Pai Raiker, Vice- with Goa Union of Journalists, Media Information President, Goa Chamber of Commerce and Industries and Communication Centre of India, and Friedrich was held on 2nd March. The session was organized by Ebert Stiftung - India. The International Centre Goa (ICG), Goa Chamber of Commerce and Industries (GCCI) and The media must respond to historical and socio- (GU). The talk, followed by an interactive session cultural forms of gender differentiation taking into with the experts was attended by a large number of consideration Indian multiculturalism and its associated students and people from different parts of Goa. peculiarities, recognition of gender differences and women’s special interests. Gender diversity within the media is an effective strategy only when supported by gender sensitivity, competitive gender capacities and institutionalization of gender just norms. Consistently throughout Asia, women have been portrayed in the media as victims, subservient, nurturing, sacrificing and objectified sexualized beings. This not only inaccurately represents the diversity of women’s lives, roles and experiences within this complex and Major General Vinod Saighal. rich region, their contributions to the socio-political and General Vinod Saighal, delivered a talk on “Global economic development of society are also neglected. Terrorism and Global Cooperation”. He has retired The issue of gender should be at the forefront of from the Indian Army and authored several articles on discussions concerning freedom of expression. a vast range of subjects and internationally acclaimed books including “Dealing with Global Terrorism: The Way Forward” and “Global Security Paradoxes: 2000-2020”. On 17 February, at The International Centre Goa, Major General Saighal sharing his opinion regarding Sonia Kuncalienker (General Manager, Prudent Media Pvt. Ltd.) Terrorism in India, said that it is not the terrorists but expressing her views on women issues. the politics who are destroying the country and stated that “It is the political class that is inducing terrorism Notwithstanding all this, women journalists have and it is due to the fact of criminalization of politics.” clearly made great advances in the last two decades. He then spoke about the 26/11 attack on Mumbai as In fact they are radically changing the media and an evidence of the inefficiency of the state to deal giving it a broader base by mainstreaming health, with terrorism. Major General Saighal finally exposed environment, social, politics, economics and women’s his view about the India-Pakistan issue. The talk was issues with their sensitive and insightful reporting. followed by an interactive session with the author. Therefore, these concerns were discussed in four On February 21th and 22nd, The International Centre working sessions : Goa organised a two-day seminar on “Women in 1) Major problems of women journalists in print/ electronic media. 2) Women Editors: Will it Lead to Better Overall Coverage? 3) Why coverage of women issues get a raw deal?

Inaugural Session of the Seminar 4) Need for Well Defined Gender Policy in Print/ “Women in Media: Need for a Gender Code.” Electronic Media.

Goa Dialogues 3 The International Centre, Goa Ammu Joseph, Independent Journalist and Author and Adv. Jamshed Mistry, Lawyer, Bombay High Court, Devika Sequeira, Chief Correspondant, Deccan Herald, Shruti Pandit, Editor, Goa Times, were some of the eminent personalities who chaired the various sessions. There were about 70 women journalists who shared their views on the different issues discussed during the seminar. Overall, the seminar was a huge Participants of the Seminar on success with lots of suggestions and recommendations “Women in Media : Need for a Gender Code.” from the participants.

ACTIVITIES

The International Centre Goa ushered the year 2010 gave us an overview of his work through a talk and with a variety of activities ranging from a Dance an audiovisual presentation on sculpture followed by Performance to a Quiz Competition. an interactive session. The programme was enriched with a practical demonstration in clay by Mr. Kavoor The School of Drama, Kala Academy and Sadhanalaya himself. presented a dance performance in Bharatnatyam. The performance was directed and choreographed by Ms. A book reading session of “PERCEPTION, SOUND, Padmashri Joshalkar and Dr. Sharmila Rao. On 11th PROSE AND POETRY” by its author Shri. Shubhanan February, students of the School of Drama and their Gangal was held on 13th of January. Shri. Shubhanan families as well as a large number of foreign tourists Gangal is also the author of several books on Marathi attended the event at the pleasing site of Zaiyo-Zuiyo Language, creator of Marathi font called Gangal and lawn. founder of Shodh Marathica. Renowned sculptor Thomas Kavoor, faculty at the The International Centre Goa and Sadhnalaya Department of fine arts at the University of Rajasthan organised an interactive session on “Introduction to shared his art on the occasion of an artistic programme Pali and Buddhism in Daily Life” with Dr. B. Labh – organized by Indian Ateliers and the International Professor and Head, Department of Buddhist Studies, Centre, Goa. Jammu University, on 9th March. An inter-college debate competition on “Whether 33% Reservation Will Lead to Empowerment of Women in India?” was organized by The International Centre Goa on the occasion of International Women’s Day. Students of four colleges participated in the debate giving an interesting perspective on the issue. There were two speakers from each college, while one student was for the motion, the other one spoke against it. Afreen Razak from Saraswat College, Mapusa, who won the competition defended the need for reservation Sculpture Demonstration by Mr Thomas Kavoor and said that “Men have had an upper hand in politics Mr Kavoor’s works which are in the collection of for ages, yet things have only gone from bad to worse. institutional and private collection in India and abroad, So why not give the women of India a chance, and have been displayed at many group exhibitions held see what they are capable of?” Ms. Patricia Sethi, across the country such as Gallery Romain Rolland, Mr. Derrick Almeida and Ms. Nandini Sahai were the Alliance Française, New Delhi; Jehangir Art Gallery, judges for the competition. Mumbai; Kamalnayan Bajaj Art Gallery, Mumbai and On the evening of the 28th February 2010, quiz 67th Annual All India Exhibition of Art Organized by enthusiasts were delighted with the “Sunday Evening AIFACS, New Delhi. On 20th February, the artist Quiz Club (SEQC) Mastermind Competition Finals” Goa Dialogues 4 The International Centre, Goa held at the Divli Lawns of The International Centre The International Centre Goa launched "Chess for Goa. Everyone" under Chess Activity Centre every Friday from 4.00 to 7.00 pm. People of all ages can participate After the competition first began in October, with 27 : chess helps elders to release mental stress and it is contestants who battled it out in the opening matches, a learning tool for children. Under, the guidance of then went on with the semi-finals in December at ICG Shrikant Barve and Shravan Barve, participants can with nine contenders, the three finalists Abhishek Jha, learn new chess rules and tricks every week and Amit Shet and Vidyadhar Gadgil were all prepared become chess experts. Chess Tournaments are also to fight for the title of Champion of the SEQC regularly organised. Mastermind Finals. The International Centre Goa launched its initiative CLEAN GOA FOR GREEN GOA on 12 December 2009 in the presence of Honorable Chief Minister of Goa, Shri and Honorable Speaker of Goa Legislative Assembly and President of The International Centre Goa, Shri Pratapsingh Rane. The initiative aims to increase public awareness on environment issues and on the necessity of taking action to protect our planet. Since the beginning of the year, The International Students attending the debate competition on Centre Goa has put the emphasis on environment “Whether 33% Reservation Will Lead to Empowerment of Women in India?”on 8th March at ICG. sensitive activities and has also started a recycling unit. In a lively and vibrant ambiance, the evening started with a Grand Slam quiz “Fourplay” open to all and A talk on “Practical Solutions to Waste Management” conducted by Rajiv D'Silva. Then, it was time for by Clinton Vaz, social activist and expert on waste the three finalists to compete. At the end of the management, was held on 9th January 2010. Contrary specialized subject rounds, Vidyadhar Gadgil was to what one can think, solutions for the protection of first, then came Abhishek Jha and Amit Shet. After our environment are not necessary complex. Indeed, the general knowledge rounds, Amit Shet ended Clinton Vaz explained how easy it is to compost up with a score of 13 and Abishek Jha totalized the organic waste. In the hour long presentation, 19 points, Gadgil Vidyadhar had the exceptional he also showed some of the best practices in waste score of 27 which was the highest in the entire management which are followed in rest of the country championship. The latter was then given the title of and world. The talk was intended for ICG staff but Champion of the SEQC Mastermind Competition was open for all and was attended by 20-25 people along with a trophy given away by the chief guest especially students. Mr. Vaz has also agreed to guide Rangel-Ribeiro, litterateur, musicologist and Mensa ICG to set up its own composting unit in the premises, member. which as of today is today operational. On the same line, an interactive session on “Protecting our Planet through Sound Waste Management Practices” was organised by The International Centre Goa and Sadhanalaya with Ms. Vidya Pratap, Director, The USIEF Satellite Information Centre, Manipal University. After the talk, the participants were taken around The International Centre Goa campus to be shown the recycling units. The three finalists experiencing the tension of the Mastermind Competition.

Goa Dialogues 5 The International Centre, Goa FILM WORKSHOP “ADAPTATION OF LITERATURE IN CINEMA.”

Indian Independent are some of the challenges a director can face. As Ms F i l m m a k e r ' s Deepa Sahi stated, conveying emotions which are Worldwide (IIFW), originally described with hundreds of words, only The International through expression shows the remarkable work of an Centre Goa (ICG) and actress. Media Information and Communication Centre On the second day of the workshop, professionals of India (MICCI) talked about possible synergies between Indian and organised a two-day European cinemas and of International Co-Production. Film Workshop on Eric, from Kerner labs, USA expressed his view about Adaptation of Literature the 3D generation which is coming up today. in Cinema at ICG. The audience mainly composed of students aspiring “The aim of the to make their career in films were delighted with the workshop is to perceive and analyse the patterns speakers’ pertinent interventions. Among them were which are emerging” articulated the renowned director Vipin Sharma (actor), Bhuvan Lall (filmmaker) and Ketan Mehta, main speaker of the program. Indeed, Mundra (director). Deepa Sahi (actress and producer), Agnes Fernandes On this occasion, Ketan Mehta also showcased his (scriptwriter) and Ketan Mehta himself all agreed to film ‘Rang Rasiya’ that is based on the 19th century say that the film industry is going through a crisis due painter, Raja Ravi Varma’s life. The movie was to a fast changing world and its recent phenomena such screened at Maquinez Palace, Entertainment Society as globalization and the technological revolution. of Goa. In another session, the challenges of adapting literature The event was the first of a series of Film Workshops in cinema were explained through the example of which will be organised in collaboration with Indian ‘Maya Memsaab’, an adaptation of the French novel Independent Filmmakers Worldwide, a not for profit “Madame Bovary” written by Gustave Flaubert in association started in Goa in order to promote, support 1927. When it comes to adapting literature in cinema, and nurture independent cinema by Indian filmmakers transcending the cultural boundaries, and adapting the and create a global network. time so that people can still identify with the characters

Ketan Mehta and participants at the workshop Speakers and participants at the workshop BUILDING INTERCULTURAL BRIDGES It is globally recognized that universal brotherhood, caste, creed and religions. free exchange of ideas, sharing of cultures and the Promoting intercultural understanding is part of the pursuit of happiness by mankind noble causes which mission that The International Centre Goa has set act as a cement for bringing harmony and accord itself. The “Japan Festival 2010” and the “Classical between people of differing sex, races, nationalities, Italian Films Festival” showed some facets of the

Goa Dialogues 6 The International Centre, Goa world’s cultural wealth.

Over 300 students and people from different parts of Goa attended the five days “Japan Festival 2010” organised by The Consulate General of Japan, Mumbai, Japan Foundation and The International Centre Goa. The event hosted an exhibition of Japanese Kites and Tops as well as Anime screening.

Introduced in Japan some 1200 years ago, kites represent the traditional way of celebrating Japanese festivities such as the New Year. Traditional Japanese kites are usually made of rice paper and bamboo, beautifully decorated with different shapes or symbols such as fish, birds, butterflies, dragons or portraits of historical and religious figures. Spinning tops are also very popular in Japan with around 1000 different kinds being made in the country.

Besides the exhibition, one could enjoy Japanese Anime through “Doraemon : Nobita’s Dinosaur 2006”, an animation film of 112 minutes. Doraemon, appointed as the first “Anime Ambassador”, is the brainchild of the late Hiroshi Fujimoto and Motoo Abiko, who created the original manga under the pen name of “Fujiko Fujio”. Today, Japanase “Ladri di Biciclette” (1948) by Vittorio de Sica is a Anime is gaining attention and popularity and is 1948 Italian neorealist film. The movie tells the story enjoyed by millions of children and adults all over of a poor man searching the streets of Rome for his the world. stolen bicycle, which he needs to be able to work. The “Japan Festival 2010” depicted different cultural The film was given an Academy Honorary Award in aspects of the “Land of the Rising Sun”. Indeed, while 1950. “La Dolce Vita” (1960) directed by Federico flying kites and spinning tops is a tradition dating Fellini tells the story of a journalist and man-about- back to hundreds of years, Japanese Anime is part of town, Marcello who struggles to find his place in the modern and popular culture of the country. the world. Torn between the allure of Rome's elite social scene and the stifling domesticity offered by The Indo-Italian Chamber in collaboration with his girlfriend, all the while searching for a way to Italian Cultural Institute, New Delhi, the Consulate of become a serious writer. The movie was rewarded Italy in Goa, The International Centre Goa and Guala with a Palme d’Or at the Festival of Cannes. Finally, Closures (India) organised the “Classical Italian Films “I Soliti Ignoti” (1958) by Mario Monicelli depicts Festival” from March 5 to 7. The event was part of a motley quintet of inept small-time thieves bungle the 8th edition of Festa Italiana. On the occasion, four the burglary of a local pawnshop in this Italian masterpieces of Italian Cinema were screened. farce.

The first movie screened was “Roma Città Aperta” “Classical Italian Film Festival” was inaugurated in (1945), directed by Roberto Rossellini. The story the presence of the Former Chairman of the British is set during the Nazi Occupation and focuses on Institute of Films, Mr Denis Forman and the Director the chase by the Gestapo of the resistance leader of the Italian Cultural Institute, New Delhi, Dr Angela Giorgio Manfreni aka Luigi Ferraris. The film won Trezza. the Grand Prize at the Festival of Cannes in 1946.

Goa Dialogues 7 The International Centre, Goa ICG managing TEAM MANAGEMENT Pramod Naik: ACCOUNTS MANAGER Nandini Sahai: DIRECTOR Mr. Naik is a graduate in Commerce from the Goa Nandini Sahai is a distinguished development University and a Master's in Advance Accountancy journalist with more than 30 years of experience. and Advance Secretarial Practice, he also obtained a Diploma in Financial Management and is presently She founded MICCI with the support of some like- pursuing MBA in Finance. He joined ICG as Accounts Manager minded academicians, bureaucrats, media and communication in October 2007 with 17 years of experience at managerial level experts. She is one of the leading Right to Information (RTI) advocates in the field of Accounts and Administration. and has also worked with human rights and development. Khwaja Ayub Zickriya: Arjun Halarnkar: ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER PROGRAMME MANAGER Mr. Halarnkar is holds a Masters Degree in He is a graduate in Electrical Engineering and Political Science from Goa University. He has a Masters in Industrial Engineering. Mr. Zickriya rich and varied experience in managing projects. has a rich and international experience in the field He was appointed as a Research Associate at ‘South Asia of industry of over two decades. He joined the family of ICG as Together’, at ICG in March 2004 and was appointed Programme Asst. General Manager since 1st Oct 2007. Manager at ICG in December 2004. NEW HONORARY MEMBER ICG 8504 H.E. Dr. SHIVINDER Singh SIDHU Governor of Goa Goa NEW LIFE MEMBERS ICG 2228 Mr. Dilip Padgaonkar Consulting Editor, The Times of India New Delhi Advocate General of Maharashtra, High Court, ICG 2229 Mr. Ravindra Kadam Mumbai Bombay.

ICG 2230 Mr. VINOD DUA Editorial Advisor/Analyst. New Delhi

ICG 2231 Mrs. MEGHNA GULZAR Film maker, writer. Mumbai ICG 2232 Mr. GULZAR Film maker , writer, poet. Mumbai

Lead Specialist, Carbon Finance Unit, The ICG 2233 Mr. NEERAJ PRASAD USA World Bank. ICG 2234 Mr. RAJ PUROHIT Advocate. Mumbai ICG 2235 Mrs. SUNDARI NANDA Inspector General, Goa Police. Goa (Retired) Documentation Officer, CLAS, Goa University; Ex-Librarian, Goa Legislative ICG 2236 Dr. ARCHANA KAKODKAR Goa Assembly; Presently guiding teaches for M.Phil & Phd in Library & Information Science.

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