GoanTimes September, 06 2019 issue
08 Cinema Friday, September 06, 2019 | www.goantimes.titosgoa.com | 12 Pages Netflix, Hotstar to be regulated? Centre mulls certification for streaming platforms Top officials of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting are planning to meet representatives from OTT (Over the Top) platforms — referring to content made and streamed by online platforms, rather than through satellite or cable — as well as legal experts and others for certifying online content. According to the Economic Times, the I&B ministry will hold talks with all major OTT players such as Hotstar, Voot, ZEE5, Arre, SonyLIV, ALTBalaji, Reliance Jio, Netflix and Eros Now, as well as legal experts and other stakeholders. This comes just days after Union I&B Minister Prakash Javadekar invited suggestions for certification of online content from members of the film industry during a meeting he held on August 31. Prakash Javadekar invited suggestions when he unveiled the new logo and certificate design of the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC). Bear Grylls looks unrecognisable after suffering a deadly allergic reaction to Bee sting Bear Grylls was recently in news for his wild journey with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, where people got to see the unknown side of PM Modi as he ventured into the Indian wilderness to create awareness about animal conservation & environmental change. Now, Bear Grylls is in news once again for his new show 'Treasure Island' and how he got knocked out by a bee sting, while filming it. 45-year-old Grylls is known to be the ultimate survival expert. There's literally nothing this man can't tackle in the wilderness...except for bees because he is allergic to bee stings. And that's exactly what landed him in a life-threatening situation with an unrecognisable swollen face. Despite getting stung by a bee, Grylls continued to keep the cameras rolling. Realising the gravity of the situation, his crew and the doctors available at the shoot rushed to him and treated him. Sridevi's wax statue unveiled at Madame Tussauds in Singapore The late actor's husband Boney Kapoor and her daughters Janhvi and Khushi were present at the unveiling. Sridevi's iconic 'Hawa Hawai' avatar came alive at Madame Tussauds museum in Singapore on Wednesday with the launch of her wax statue. Complete with her golden gown and a golden crown, the wax statue captured her iconic look in the song ‘Hawa Hawai’ from the movie Mr India. The late actor’s husband Boney Kapoor and her daughters Janhvi and Khushi were present at the unveiling. Boney Kapoor teared up ahead of the unveiling and broke down while speaking about Sridevi and the process before her statue was unveiled. Sridevi’s wax figure is the only one of its kind in the world and an exclusive addition to Madame Tussauds Singapore, a release by the museum had said. Created posthumously, a team of 20 skilled artists worked closely with Sridevi’s family over the course of five months to replicate her pose, expressions, make-up and iconic outfit. Superstar Sridevi, who reigned the Bollywood box-office of the eighties, died on February 24, 2018, by accidentally drowning in a bathtub at a Dubai hotel. Ram Kapoor claims 90% of aspiring actors don’t have any work & they spend their life giving auditions Ram Kapoor who is best known for his role as Mr Walia in Kasamh Se and as Ram in Bade Achhe Lagte Hain was the talk of the town recently when before and after pictures of himself after losing oodles of weight did rounds on the internet. The actor is one of the popular and versatile actors who dabbled in various mediums in his 20-year career. And during an interview with Hindustan Times, he claimed that he is happy and content with how his journey has been till now. He said, "There aren’t too many challenges. Life is fun, and fortunately, work has been coming to me regularly from the last 20 years. Now, I can be picky and choosy about what I want to do. If I want to take a year off, I can do that without any fear." He also opened up on how aspiring actors hardly get any projects and how they mostly spend their life giving auditions. He said, "It’s extremely tough (in today's time), especially for aspiring actors to get work. Apparently, about 90 percent of them don’t have any work. They spend their whole life giving auditions. I think a mere two percent manage to make a successful career." He also shared his struggles during the initial days. He revealed that during the initial five to eight years of his career he was just one more name in thousands. He said how there were times when he didn't have any work for six months and had enough money. But he made sure to make it big.
09 Goa! Friday, September 06, 2019 | www.goantimes.titosgoa.com | 12 Pages Best cycling routes in Goa for a slow, immersive travel experience Give your car and motorbike a miss to experience Goa on a bicycle. To see Goa through a new lens and new perspective, try renting a bike and cycle around as much as you can. This is the perfect season for it; with the monsoons quietly ebbing, giving way to the most pleasant time of the year. While it is a slow and immersive way of travel; it also gives you ample scope for unique experiences that you may miss out on otherwise. Here are some of the best cycling routes to take in Goa. Heritage Forts If you choose to cycle through the small fishing village of Nerul, you will pass quaint Portuguese-style mansions and will be able to spot the iconic Fort Aguada overlooking the long beach belt of Candolim, Calangute and Baga. From there, head to the historic 450-year-old Reis Magos Fort, about three kilometres away. Coastline Beaches For the long-distance cyclists, following the route from Querim on Goa’s northern border to Polem on the southern border, is the best way to enjoy Goa’s beach culture. You can stop for overnight stays at the beach resorts and home-stays along the way and sample local delicacies that catch your fancy. Divar and Chorao Islands About twelve kilometres from Panjim, the picturesque island of Divar can be reached after a free ferry ride. It’s one of the most rural settings in Goa for a blissful cycling experience. Chorao Island, near Divar, is also accessible by ferry, and is home to the famous Dr. Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary. These islands are known to be mostly isolated, and are great for photography as well. Spice Plantations Pedal through Goa’s quiet countryside to arrive at organic spice plantations, some of which offer hot meals and rustic overnight accommodation. You can choose from Tanshikar Spice Farm in Netravali, Sahakari Spice Farm in Ponda or Tropical Spice Plantation in Ponda. Wildlife Sanctuaries For the wildlife lover, cycling to one of several wildlife parks in Goa is an ideal thing to do. The best ones to consider are Bhagwan Mahaveer Sanctuary (home to the gorgeous Dudhsagar Falls), Mhadei Wildlife Sanctuary, Netravali Wildlife Sanctuary and Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary. Tito's Foundation by Ricky Gift's being prepared by Tito's Foundation by Ricky, on the occassion of Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations for villagers of Calangute, Candolim, Arpora, Nagoa, Parra, Baga. Various competitions are planned by the foundation for the festival. Photo: A Titos Foundation by Ricky member preparing the gifts
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09 Goa!<br />
Friday, <strong>September</strong> <strong>06</strong>, <strong>2019</strong> | www.goantimes.titosgoa.com | 12 Pages<br />
Best cycling routes in<br />
Goa for a slow, immersive<br />
travel experience<br />
Give your car and motorbike a miss to experience Goa on a bicycle.<br />
To see Goa through a new lens and<br />
new perspective, try renting a bike and<br />
cycle around as much as you can. This<br />
is the perfect season for it; with the<br />
monsoons quietly ebbing, giving way<br />
to the most pleasant time of the year.<br />
While it is a slow and immersive way of<br />
travel; it also gives you ample scope for<br />
unique experiences that you may miss<br />
out on otherwise. Here are some of the<br />
best cycling routes to take in Goa.<br />
Heritage Forts<br />
If you choose to cycle through the<br />
small fishing village of Nerul, you will<br />
pass quaint Portuguese-style mansions<br />
and will be able to spot the iconic<br />
Fort Aguada overlooking the long<br />
beach belt of Candolim, Calangute and<br />
Baga. From there, head to the historic<br />
450-year-old Reis Magos Fort, about<br />
three kilometres away.<br />
Coastline Beaches<br />
For the long-distance cyclists,<br />
following the route from Querim on<br />
Goa’s northern border to Polem on the<br />
southern border, is the best way to enjoy<br />
Goa’s beach culture. You can stop for<br />
overnight stays at the beach resorts and<br />
home-stays along the way and sample<br />
local delicacies that catch your fancy.<br />
Divar and Chorao Islands<br />
About twelve kilometres from Panjim,<br />
the picturesque island of Divar can be<br />
reached after a free ferry ride. It’s one<br />
of the most rural settings in Goa for<br />
a blissful cycling experience. Chorao<br />
Island, near Divar, is also accessible<br />
by ferry, and is home to the famous Dr.<br />
Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary. These islands<br />
are known to be mostly isolated, and<br />
are great for photography as well.<br />
Spice Plantations<br />
Pedal through Goa’s quiet<br />
countryside to arrive at organic<br />
spice plantations, some of which<br />
offer hot meals and rustic overnight<br />
accommodation. You can choose from<br />
Tanshikar Spice Farm in Netravali,<br />
Sahakari Spice Farm in Ponda or<br />
Tropical Spice Plantation in Ponda.<br />
Wildlife Sanctuaries<br />
For the wildlife lover, cycling to one of<br />
several wildlife parks in Goa is an ideal<br />
thing to do. The best ones to consider<br />
are Bhagwan Mahaveer Sanctuary<br />
(home to the gorgeous Dudhsagar<br />
Falls), Mhadei Wildlife Sanctuary,<br />
Netravali Wildlife Sanctuary and<br />
Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary.<br />
Tito's Foundation by Ricky<br />
Gift's being prepared by Tito's Foundation by Ricky, on the occassion of Ganesh<br />
Chaturthi celebrations for villagers of Calangute, Candolim, Arpora, Nagoa, Parra,<br />
Baga. Various competitions are planned by the foundation for the festival.<br />
Photo: A Titos Foundation by Ricky member preparing the gifts
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