On January 16, 1967, in a historic decision, an Opinion Poll was conducted which saw Goa choosing to keep it’s separate identity instead of merging with neighbouring Maharashtra. As Goa celebrates the anniversary as ‘Asmitai Dis’ (Identity Day), a few Goans look back at the defining moment
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Although Goa was liberated from the Portuguese rule in 1961, it did not become an immediate state at once but instead was considered a union territory. However the two political parties in Goa had opposing ideologies. While the Maharashtrawadi Gomantak Party wanted to merge Goa with Maharasthra, The United Goans Party was all for Goa continuing as a separate identity. It was finally decided that an Opinion Poll should be conducted to decide the fate of Goa. Thus on January 16, 1967, a referendum was held and the people of Goa voted against the merger and Goa continued to be a union territory. Ultimately, in 1987, Goa became a full-fledged state of the Republic of India. A few Goans recall their memories of the atmosphere at that time:
One of the very few female flair bartenders in the country, Ami Shroff, who is also a juggler and mixologist, was down in Goa for a recent jugglers convention in Arambol. #TGLIFE catches up with her
CHRISTINE MACHADO
Published Jan 13, 2018, 3:33 AM IST
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#TGLIFE: Apart from doing flair bartending, you are also a mixologist and a juggler. At present what would you say has more demand? Ami Shroff: Food and beverages are usually required for every occasion so in that respect the industry for bartending is bigger. And bartending included mixology. But it really depends from artist to artist. If you're a good juggler you will be in demand for that skill. For me it's a balance between both because bartending and…
