Ally's Blog

In this life of chaos and confusion, we often forget to count the blessings that we have! Well, today's post is simply to say #Thankyou I'm very #Grateful to my college St. Xavier's College, #Goa - which has given me so much! Knowledge, wisdom, memories all packed up with so many innumerable friends, lovely teachers, bestiee and a lot more... I owe a lot to this place. Revisiting this place, brings back so many memories... These memories are those irreplaceable moments which I will cherish forever!!! As I'm all set to conclude this, here is a small extract from our college anthem... "Now as we march on the highway of life, we pledge to be through beacons of light!!!  We will carry your teaching far and wide!!!" ❤   #onceaxavieritealwaysaxavierite

Just a few days back, the Bhidu of Bollywood Cinema Mr. Jackie Shroff graced a press briefing at 46 th  International Film Festival of India to speak about his association with MIFF (Mumbai Internation Film Festival).  I still recollect that particular day, it was one of it’s kind; not that I could see the sun during the night or stars during the day! But that day had something different that made me think, being successful is not equal to be proud!  On my Journey from my station head office to the IFFI 2015 venue, where press briefing of the ace star would take place, took me roughly 5 minutes with my colleague. As we rushed to the place, I thought I was late and hence ran upstairs to the venue trying to catch my breadth so that I look very calm and compose as I get all set to the listen to Mr. Jackie Shroff.  But only after reaching there, there was a whole new scenario infront of me: many press reporters and delegates already were present in that...

Fulla, kedi, fulla...

There are times when a leader must move out ahead of the flock,  go off in a new direction, confident that  he is leading  his people  the right way. - Nelson Mandela

“Be like a duck, paddling and working very hard inside the water, but what everyone sees is a smiling and calm face.”   ―  Manoj Arora

As the bride closed her eyes and looked towards the altar, she joined her hands in prayer. She prayed and prayed… Prayed for a happy married life, a life filled with joy, happiness and good health. The chuddo in the hands profoundly pronounced that she was the bride. The Bride that would be sitting for the roce ceremony today. Roce Ceremony is a tradition that is been taking place from ages in Goa. It is a tradition where the bridal couple is poured with the juice of the coconut water. The fresh coconut water is poured on the bride and groom to bless them and request God for their happy married life. Usually, the roce takes place at the brides and the groom’s place respectively, in the presence of close relatives, friends and neighbours.  Simultaneously, as the roce took place the elderly ladies in the house started singing, “Tambde roza tujhe polle………” (Konkani song) This is a photograph of a recent roce ceremony which was held at Moira. It was as amazing as ...

Movie name:  Shutter Cast: Lal, Vinay Directed: Joy Mathew Ratings: 3.5 / 5 stars The movie SHUTTER is a Indian Malayalam thriller film   and was released in the year of 2012. The movie was screened at 44 th International Film Festival of India 2013 at Goa. The movie showcases the life events of Rasheed, a gulf returnee who’s happily married and has two daughters. However, under the influence of his friends he decides to spend a night with a prostitute. Besides them, it was just Sura, Rasheed’s friend and an auto driver who knew about this.As there were no hotels available. Sura suggested them to hook up in his shop. While going out to buy food for the two of them, he pulls the shop’s shutter down and locks it. This is how they get into the Shutter. On the other side as Sura couldn’t open the shutter as he gets arrested for a ‘drink and drive’ case. During their course of stay in the shop, Rasheed begins to feel guilty of betraying his wife and children. ...

Goa is all set to groove in the retro mood for the upcoming 45th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in the state. The work in the capital has begun in full swing with this time the theme for the decor being based on 70s retro film era. It's truly amazing to see that the streets in the capital city and the surrounding areas lit up and painted, thus enhancing it’s beauty.  Also, life size cut outs at vantage points, are the key attractions of the decor. It's also, incredible to see the spirit of the state as preparations are in full swing for the warm welcome of the dignitaries and the delegates for this 10 day long film festival which will commence on 20th November. The fest would screen 179 films from 75 countries across different categories which include World Cinema (61 films), Masterstrokes (11 films), Festival Kaleidoscope (20 films), Soul of Asia (7 films), Documentaries (6 films), and Animated Films (6 films). Besides, the Indian Panorama section wo...

The sunrays in the pond.. <3

St. Jerome's Church --- Early Morning Mass 

"If you settle for just anything, you’ll never know what you’re truly worthy of."

Every moment that I fall, I will rise higher and much higher. 

Camera Model: Canon 110od Photo Credit: Alisha Fernandes Nature will bear the closest inspection. She invites us to lay our eye level with her smallest leaf, and take an insect view of its plain. ---  Henry David Thoreau.

Photographer : Alisha Fernandes Camera : Sony DSC –W120 St. Sebastian Church is one of the oldest churches in Goa. It’s of a Portuguese origin. The church is located in Fountainhas, Panjim which is the first place that you enter as soon you cross the Bus stand bridge. (Just four- five minutes walking distance) The church is of a Portuguese origin and it’s the only church which still recites Portuguese Mass. The feast of St. Sebastian, the Patron of the place is celebrated with great pomp and glory. It just gives you, a carnival feel. With the people coming on the streets, singing, dancing and exchanging greetings.   In case you’re planning to go there in the afternoons then please do carry all your eatables and lots and lots of water. As you wouldn’t find any shop open of there. And I’m saying this out of personal experience, as I and my friend were roaming about like thirsty crows, hoping to get a drop of water but didn’t unless we reached the bus stand. But stil...

Photo Credits : Alisha Fernandes Camera : Sony DSC - W120 The Lord is truly the greatest painter in the world. The placement of the white and rainy clouds together on the blue sky made this Photo look so beautiful. Praise the lord!! 

Photo Credits : Alisha Fernandes Camera: Sony DSC-W120 I was just moving around in my building garden, when I seen this beautiful stone - with various textures. And this made me think that our life too has various textures.. And every texture (feeling or emotion) has nothing negative in it. Everything teaches us someething or the other in life. What is important is, how we take it on and bring about a change!!       

Photo Credits: Alisha Fernandes Camera: Sony DSC- W12 It was a during the monsoon season when I was passing through Parra. That day seem to be quite dull day in as the Sun refused to come out completely and shine upon. However, there were a few rays that somehow managed to come out of the clouds and rest upon this road.  What caught my attention here!! Was the shadow of the tree, that just fell on this beautiful endless road, making it an amazing setting. And what added more to the beauty of this picture is the lush green fields of Parra.

Photo Credits: Alisha Fernandes