Artists, writers, curators, critics and scholars are targets of politically motivated threats and persecution in great parts of the world. The COVID-19 pandemic has been worsened by increased government control and curbs on free speech and artistic expression. The need to protect artists – and their art as a form of political protest and dissent…
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What many of us call stray, the law recognises as ‘street’ dogs. The colonial policy – which we followed, recommended catching and killing them en masse, until the law was changed in 2001 with the implementation of the Animal Birth Control Rules. Norma and Karlette have been on the frontline of the very heated street dog debates in Goa, and in this session they debunk some deeply held beliefs and hopefully show us a way forward of peaceful coexistence.
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A panel discussion on the Mollem issue, with reference to the three proposed projects and their attendant environmental, ecological, social, economic and entomological affects on large areas contained in the Mollem National Park and the Bhagwan Mahavir Wildlife Sanctuary.
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This discussion with environmental lawyer Sreeja Chakraborty, Francesca Cotta of Save Mollem Campaign, with Avertino Miranda, Founder, Goa Green Brigade will cover issues of environmental protection acts, responsibilities of citizens and the possible outcomes for this Mollem issue.
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“KARMA LOCAL” (84 mins) USA | Comic thriller set in New York City| Directed by Darshan Bhagat http://www.karmalocal.com Q&A with the director post screening. We request contributions for these programs. Please arrive early. Film reviews- “funny and stylishly directed…a fast paced film that features strong performances” – John Petrakis, CHICAGO TRIBUNE “enthusiastic and inventive…Emory Van…
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Clare Arni is a photographer and her work encompasses architecture, travel, social documentary and cultural heritage. She has been published by leading British book publishers Phaidon, Thames and Hudson and Dorling Kindersley. They researched the disappearing professions historically associated with Kolkata, Delhi, Chennai and Bangalore. They wanted to document the changes brought about because…
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Reis Magos Fort with Thus. presents to you the Talking Sky an exciting session on constellation mythology, folk tales, star science and more followed by sky observation session by the Association of Friends of Astronomy on 5th March 2020, 7 pm onward. This event is open to all at a minimal entry charge of INR…
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Reis Magos Fort with Thus. presents to you the screening of a documentary Saxtticho Koddo – The Granary of Salcete on 19th Feb 2020, 7 pm onward. Through the ages, Salcete has had strong agrarian heritage and been synonymous with the vast production of rice, thereby earning it the title of ‘Saxtticho Koddo’ meaning, ‘The…
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Pantaleão Fernandes is a Goan author and Photographer will be showing us how the traditional Goan professions are dying due to modernism. He will also allow you to witness some locals demonstrating their work to you at the venue while he speaks about it. Pantaleão is a Goa-based writer, photographer and ethnographer. Being very passionate…
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Reis Magos Fort invites you to Life in Troubled Waters a photography exhibition by Selvaprakash Lakshmanan. Opening on the 7th February 2020, 7 pm onward. The exhibition will go on from 8th February 2020 to 5th March 2020. It is open to public from 9.30 am to 5 pm (Monday Closed). This exhibition is part…
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