THERE'S CAUSE FOR WORRY ON THE ECONOMIC FRONT, SAYS BJP
By Frederick Noronha
PANAJI (Goa), April 12 (IANS) There's cause for worry on the economic
front, the ruling BJP has cautioned, with party president Jana
Krishnamurthy pointing to the worrying situation on debt-servicing, bulging
food
No long replies Uly. Just a few lines. I just have no time or inclination
for this goaworld-versus-goacom rivalry that has fuelled this animosity.
One don't have to defend oneself. I've helped a little to build GoaNews
(and, to a lesser extent, GoaNet). So have others: GoaNet founder Herman,
BOMBAY/MUMBAI * Goan food festival and extravaganza. Bombay Catholic
Sabha-GSU and Konkani Porjecho Sad are organising a Goan Fiesta 2002 at
Sarita Lawns, Good Shepherd Convent, Andheri (W) adjacent to Good Shepherd
Church, on 13th April 2002 from 6 pm onwards in aid of Crisis Intervention
Centre
[] THE 'GOAN SHAKESPEARE', Rosario Rodrigues, is suffering from
cancer and battling for his life in a hospital in Mumbai. To
raise funds for his surgery, a number of stalwarts of the
Konkani stage will present a grand musical show on April 21
(Kala Academy, Panjim) and April 22 (GVM,
SEASIDE TILT FROM T-SHIRT TO TRIDENT
FROM RADHIKA RAMASESHAN http://www.telegraphindia.com/ [The Telegraph,
Kolkata]
Panaji, April 13:
Goa has proved to be a landmark in more ways than one for the BJP and Atal
Bihari Vajpayee.
In 1995, when the BJP held its first national executive here
Thomas Stephens Konknni Kendr (TSKK) of Alto Porvorim will conduct a
postgrad Konkani diploma course in the academic year 2002-2003 starting in
June. This course consists of 15 credits. The focus of the course will be
on Konkani lignuistics.
It is prepared to empower teachers and researchers.
Indians protest closure of gurdwara in Kuwait
from Indo-Asian News Service
New Delhi, Apr 18 (IANS) Reports of closure of a gurdwara in Kuwait led to
protests in the Indian capital Thursday, with community leaders demanding
the reopening of the Sikhs' place of worship.
Some two dozen
, says he.
To understand how expat Goan communities have been using the Net, FREDERICK
NORONHA quizzed Xavier [EMAIL PROTECTED]. Excerpts:
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How would you describe your current work as a 'online community builder' for
the Goan
Villagers and friends of Calangute (Bardez) might be interested in joining
a new mailing list for the widely known and fast-changing Goan beach
village. To join, please send a blank email to
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
FN
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To
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ads of upto 25 words.
Circulated through:
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GOAPIX in.photos.yahoo.com/fredericknoronha * GOANEWS www.goacom.com/news/
Please visit http://www.livejournal.com/users/goalinks
Writing
C Y B E R - M A T R I M O N I A L S **
LOOKING OUT FOR a life partner? Circulate your message among thousands of
Goans for free.
of Goan sweets, wedding and birthday cakes.
* Editor Peter Raposa sfx Phone 219091. [EMAIL PROTECTED]
http://www.goacom.com/ixtt/index.html
Circulated through:
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Hindu leaders silently supporting rightwing British party
By Sanjay Suri, Indo-Asian News Service
London, Apr 28 (IANS) Several Hindu leaders have begun silently supporting
the far-right British National Party in local elections in towns hit by race
riots last year.
Rioting in Bradford, Oldham
AVF's post on an 'expat Goans voice' raises some interesting issues,
contains some views one can't agree with, and makes charges which one
would rather not get caught up in.
Some points for brainstorming:
* The view that large sections of the Press in Goa doesn't care much about
Goa is not a
Audience weeps while watching film on Gujarat violence
By Ehthashamuddin Khan, Indo-Asian News Service
New Delhi, Apr 30 (IANS) A nearly 100-strong audience here watching a
documentary on the brutal Gujarat violence broke down and wept at the scenes
of butchery and bloodshed.
Besides about 70
This is what is being promised. After VoIP (Voice-over-IP) belatedly got
legalised in India from April 1, 2002, the benefits of low-cost
long-distance telephony might be just about reaching Goa.
Railton Electronics of Porvorim's Landscape City, run by Sanjay Bhaiya, is
promising Caltiger's
Some news currently up at www.freenewsgoa.net -- it costs to tell the
truth
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NCP says 'no' Quislings
Friday, May 03, 2002 - 01:46 PM GMT+5:30
Can the Congress in Goa afford to renominate defectors and hope to win
the election, or will it suffer a public
One new trend in Goa of late is to have (despite the water
shortages) summer swimming classes. These are organised both for children
and adults, largely in the many hotels that have cropped up and need to
keep their facilities non-vacant in Goa's considerably long off-season,
for economic
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Would any specialist have a clue of what the problem is here? This report
is from the south of the region of Goa. The issue has been causing a lot
of concern here, but there are few answers as to what's the problem. FN
KIDNEY CASES ON THE RISE IN CANACONA (SOUTH GOA)
20 deaths occurred due to
Check out this group 'Just Jazz' which plays at the Goa Marriott Resort's
'Ozone' on Wednesday night. Live webcast and MP3-download is at
http://www.justjazz.8m.com
Also check out Goa's Latino band in a live webcast at
http://www.obligato.8m.com The blues band is at
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Queen Mother's will with details on Kohinoor kept secret
By Sanjay Suri, Indo-Asian News Service
London, May 12 (IANS) A will left by the Queen Mother, giving precise
instructions on what should be done with the Kohinoor diamond, is being kept
secret by the royal family.
Buckingham Palace
GOA LADY TOPS AILMENT, TO EMERGE A STAND-UP COMEDIENNE
By Frederick Noronha
If you're suffering from a difficult ailment, even while in the prime of
life, what do you do? Become a comedian! That was the choice of Chrystal F.
Gomes, a Goan settled in Scarborough, Ontario, in Canada
IN RAIN-SOAKED GOA, WATER SHORTAGES BECOME A POLITICAL ISSUE
PANAJI, May 10: Some two dozen people sat before the man who has been
Goa's chief minister on three different occasions, and water surfaced as one
of the issues in this part of Saligao constitutency.
Saligao, the North Goa
This is a short comment from Tuesday's Herald... published in the Tuesday
Tunes column:
Everything is fair and love and war
So, what is wrong with Ravi?
Even if he 'was once' communal,
He is still a Bhandari
- - - - -
The lotus is saffron
The hand demands a ton
The watch is all false gilt
The
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CANDIDATES LIST, GOA 2002 ASSEMBLY MAY 30 ELECTIONS:
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1. MANDREM CONSTITUENCY / PERNEM TALUKA
Khalap Ramakant DattaramINC
Gawandi
room for complacency...
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Precedence: bulk
X'TIAN HIGHER EDUCATION TOPS INDIA'S BEST-COLLEGES LIST...
Christian colleges feature in the list of top Indian educational
institutions within the country. But their presence is mainly concentrated
in fields like Arts and
Dear GoaNetters: Please help Dr Albuquerque if you can. She's a
writer, historian and author of books on Santa Cruz (co-incidentally, two
separate books on the village in Goa and the suburb in Bombay, both of
which share the name). She has also written on the contribution of
Catholics to Bombay,
India tempts oversees markets with mango delights
By Lola Nayar, Indo-Asian News Service
New Delhi, May 16 (IANS) India is promising to make the summer sweeter in
overseas markets, especially across the Middle East, with a larger variety
of mangoes in its export basket.
India is using around
Webber did 'Bombay Dreams' because of Rahman
By Sanjay Suri, Indo-Asian News Service
London, May 16 (IANS) Andrew Lloyd Webber's Bombay Dreams releases June
19, but he says his musical offering would not have happened were it not for
Indian music composer A.R. Rehman.
Webber says he did Bombay
More Indian nurses arrive in Britain
by Sanjay Suri, Indo-Asian News Service
London, May 16 (IANS) The number of Indian nurses arriving to work in
Britain has shot up 30 times over the past four years, a new report says.
The report by the Nursing and Midwifery Council shows that no more than
U.S. offers tremendous scope for Indian nurses: recruiter
By Sanu George, Indo-Asian News Service
Thiruvananthapuram, May 18 (IANS) U.S. hospitals require some 650,000
qualified nurses and the southern Indian state of Kerala can play a major
role in bridging this gap, an NRI businessman has
India mulls options as terrorists strike again in Kashmir
By Ajit Sahi, Indo-Asian News Service
New Delhi, May 19 (IANS) India Sunday brought its paramilitary forces and
the Coast Guard under the direct command of the defence services in what is
seen as a slow but calibrated step to strengthen
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New drug law helps police seize properties worth millions
From Indo-Asian News Service
New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) An amended and stronger anti-drug law enabled Delhi
Police to seize property worth Rs.15.6 million belonging to three suspected
dealers.
Deputy Commissioner of Police D.L. Kashyap
If my memory serves me right, this gentleman served in Goa in the early
'nineties. FN
-- Forwarded message --
Former top cop held for forging documents
From Indo-Asian News Service
New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) A former top police officer, who was once in charge
of VIP security, is
GETTING INTO THE GROOVE... UNDERSTANDING WHAT THEY'RE SINGING ABOUT
Like me, you could be one of those Goans whose family histories made them
a third-generation emmigrant. If so, almost certainly, there would be a
lot of gaps in your attempts to understand Goan tradition. Blame this, if
you
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To: GoaNet [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Pakistan blasphemy laws -- state willing, political flesh weak
Date: Tue, 21 May 2002 09:28:15 +0530
SAR News May 21, 2002
Pakistan Blasphemy Laws: State Willing, Political Flesh Weak
By Robin Fernandez
Perhaps we could make use of the giant pool of skills available among
Goans (both in Goa and overseas) to build up a mentorship network. FN
-- Forwarded message --
The Word of the Day for May 22 is:
mentor \MEN-tor or MEN-ter\ (noun)
1 capitalized : a friend of Odysseus
My friend Joshua Saldanha is searching for some relatives in
Calcutta. Any help that could be given would be much appreciated. FN
Second here are sketchy details of my lost family branch in
Calcutta, could you please help me in locating them.
My Dad's late uncle Joaquim Saldanha, commonly
TEN QUESTIONS: MINORITIES TOTALLY EXPLOITED BY GOA'S POLITICAL
PARTIES-Soter D'Souza
TILL A FEW days back, Porvorim-based Soter D'Souza (42) was the general
secretary of the BJP's Minority Morcha, the 'minority' front of Goa's
ruling party. In a chat with FREDERICK
Kanwal Rekhi hits out at Gujarat intolerance
By Ela Dutt, Indo-Asian News Service
New York, May 22 (IANS) Kanwal Rekhi, the millionaire Silicon Valley
entrepreneur, has lashed out at sectarian violence in India that has raised
serious questions about the nation's future and its time-honoured
GUJARAT CARNAGE VIDEO-CASSETTE SCREENING PROMPTS GOVERNMENT ACTION IN GOA
From Frederick Noronha
PANAJI, May 22: Gujarat cast its long shadow over the Goa elections, with
the BJP chief minister of the state, Manohar Parrikar, threatening action
against those screening videotapes on the carnage
Vinod Mehta in Outlook
Out Of True
To ignore clear and present danger is foolish. A
Goebbelsian campaign has been gathering strength over
the past six weeks or so. The people who gave us the
Gujarat carnage are assiduously spreading a canard:
they say what we are witnessing in the country today
, Gauns was outraged when the BJP caretaker government threatened to slap
communalism charges against those exhibiting a video-film narrating the
reality behind the carnage in Gujarat. This came in the run-up to the May
30 elections in the state. In an interview with Frederick Noronha, the
Forum
Taking the liberty to circulate this note, from Samir Kelekar. I knew Hugo
-- but due to geography perhaps we didn't have as much contact we should
have had. In the few meetings we had, I was impressed by Hugo's commitment
to issues like human rights. He always sent in that fifteen paise
From: John Gomes [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Meeting at Azad Bhavan,Alto Betim on Sat 25th May02 from 5PM to6.30PM.All the
candidates standing from the Aldona Constitutency namely from the BJP,Congress,MGP,NCP
and Suraj party have been invited,and requested to ensure they come in time since this
is
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C Y B E R - M A T R I M O N I A L S **
LOOKING OUT FOR a life partner? Circulate your message among thousands of
Goans for
Christian body slams terrorism, calls for peace
From Indo-Asian News Service
New Delhi, May 25 (IANS) A prominent Christian body Saturday urged India and
Pakistan to refrain from armed conflict and resolve their differences
through peaceful means.
The Catholic Bishops' Conference of India
to his party. He speaks to FREDERICK NORONHA
explaining the Congress perspective before a critical poll:
-
FN: The general perception is that Congress observers made off with a lot of
bags (facing insinuations of corruption
BJP tries to encash war fears
EC seizes video on Gujarat carnage in Goa
By Devika Sequeira/ DH News Service
The Election Commission has seized video cassette of a documentary on the
Gujarat riots that was being shown in many parts of Goa, and has ordered
all copies to be withdrawn from
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From: Vicki [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: GoaNet [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Goa polls -- BJP worried over Church influence
Goa polls: BJP worried over church influence
From Devika Sequeira
DH News Service
PANAJI, May 26
Keen to gain the acceptance of the minority vote, senior
Foreign airlines bend backwards to woo Indian travellers
By Deepshikha Ghosh, Indo-Asian News Service
New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) Weeks after standardising air tariffs in tune with
global norms, international airlines operating in India are bending their
own rules to attract the whimsical Indian
COMMUNITY NEWS: Rudy Otter has a 'must read' article about the Asian
Chaplaincy, London which appeared in The Universe, 28 Apr. Excerpts: I
wish, said Fr Oliver Antao of the UK's Asian Chaplaincy, that we could
have a place of our own. I'd like to set up an advice centre -- this is our
most
'Unconventional' candidates liven Goa polls
By Shiv Kumar, Indo-Asian News Service
Panaji (Goa), May 26 (IANS) After years of funding politicians, Goan mining
magnate Anil Salgaoncar decided to plunge into the election battle himself.
Over the years, I have spent enormous amounts of money on
10QUESTIONS*
FROM THE U.N. TO THE ISLAND OF CHORAO: THE POWER OF VOLUNTEERING
From the UN to an island, Alwyn Noronha (46) has opted for a life in Chorao,
a tiny island-village off the Goa capital of Panjim. This returned expat is
now
. Lobo, who once fought a battle against noise
pollution, explains the issues behind the high-decible election campaign, as
his party sees it, to FREDERICK NORONHA:
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FN: You have some good candidates, some of your programmes
Interesting to compare with the situation in Goa. FN
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Factors that determine the effective protection and promotion of human
rights in India:
In addition to governmental indifference, there are a number of factors
that are determental against the
A brief journey (UNHEARD VOICES/HERSH MANDER/FRONTLINE MAGAZINE)
The saga of Sushila's struggle with AIDS captures the essence of the
untold stories of scores of women whose voices have perhaps been lost
forever.
http://www.flonnet.com/fl1911/19110880.htm
SUSHILA'S brothers did not want to
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Date: Fri, 31 May 2002 18:54:53 +0100
From: C Fernandes [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: RE: [Goanet] ONE GOA
Hi Aloysius,
I think that you are right.
I do not think that Goans do not need any more discussion group. Perhaps,
this type of discussion group
Dr Anupam Saraph, the Computer Society of India (Goa chapter)
Secretary, told me that Sachin Chatte speaks at on computer virii on
coming Friday. Do come along for the talk...
Time: 6 pm
Date: Friday, June 7, 2002
Venue : CSI, 3rd Flr, Naguesh Apts, Opp Navtara, Panjim Market Area
--
DETAILED RESULTS OF VOTES POLLED IN GOA 2002 ELECTIONS
Who won where... and some (limited) explanations why
--
MANDREM CONSTITUENCY
say whatever you want to, he
says modestly, in an interview with FREDERICK NORONHA.
His party, the UGDP, was quick to join the BJP-led coalition. But, without
saying so in as many words, Saldanha drops hints he would have been happier
if the five MLAs of the three smaller parties had to remain
Thanks to Jorge for pointing out that the winning margins went in the
misplaced column in some case. I know it's no excuse, but I had to convert
a bulky XLS (Excel) statement into plain text, and it was around 3:30 am by
the time the task was showing signs of getting done. Am grateful for
'Amend law to check Indian political defections'
By Ajit Sahi, Indo-Asian News Service
New Delhi, June 7 (IANS) Seventeen years after India framed a law to check
political defections, politicians and pundits admit the legislation has
failed to rein in politicians willing to switch parties at
E-spamming at election time
---
Elections 2002 in Goa will come to be known among cybersurfers as the one
which lead to a whole deal of spamming. The BJP sent out its propaganda to
thousands of email subscribers in the state. Whether they wanted it or not.
This would
Gujarat has mixed feelings about war
By Sukrat Desai, Indo-Asian News Service
Ahmedabad, June 10 (IANS) For nearly three months, Gujarat endured sectarian
violence that numbed India for its scale and brutality. But some people here
are still all for a war between India and Pakistan.
But not
Mangoes all the way in Tamil Nadu
From Indo-Asian News Service
Chennai, June 10 (IANS) A little over 100 varieties of mangoes were on
display as south India's biggest mango festival got under way in the Tamil
Nadu town of Krishnagiri.
Tamil Nadu Education Minister M. Thambidurai inaugurated
The boy who hawked newspapers could become India's first citizen (PROFILE)
By Deepshikha Ghosh, Indo-Asian News Service
New Delhi, June 10 (IANS) The boy who once hawked newspapers rose to become
the nation's top scientist and could now become India's 11th president.
Avul Pakir Jainulabdeen
Thanks to Mervyn Lobo for forwarding this... FN
-- Forwarded Message --
Subject: Brendon De Souza - Miracle Child
Date: Mon, 3 Jun 2002 22:26:03 -0400
From: Mervyn Lobo [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Frederick Noronha [EMAIL PROTECTED],
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
`You can accomplish anything
http://www.outlookindia.com/full.asp?sid=3fodname=20020617fname=Goa+%28F%29
INTERVIEW
I Am RSS, So I Am Not Communal
The BJP's triumphant CM, Manohar Parrikar, spoke to Outlook on the agenda
he has set out for himself and the impact of the Gujarat violence on the
elections in Goa. Excerpts:
GOA [From OUTLOOK www.outlookindia.com ]
A Beachhead, but the Hinterland is Another Battle
The victory in Goa is a shot in the arm for the BJP but to replicate it
elsewhere may not be easy
BHAVDEEP KANG
Who are these people accusing us? India was secular even when the Muslims
hadn't come
CBI accused of delaying Staines' trial, re-examines witness list
By Jatindra Dash, Indo-Asian News Service
Bhubaneswar, June 13 (IANS) With the defence accusing the Central Bureau of
Investigation (CBI) of delaying the case of murder of Australian missionary
Graham Stuart Staines and his minor
George's Chapel at Windsor Castle.
Excerpts from an interview with FREDERICK NORONHA [EMAIL PROTECTED]:~
FN: What stage is you plan at presently?
The orchestra is presently rehearsing for its August 14 debut. There has
been an excellent response from corporates so far approached and private
individuals
Margaret Mascarenhas at Home
[1]Interviews with M
[2]Margaret's resume
[3]Poetry by M
[4]Excerpt from Passion Fruit
[5]Reviews by Margaret Mascarenhas
[6]articles by Margaret Mascarenhas
[7]more articles
[8]Foreword to Dust
Southern Birdwing- Guide for Goan Wildlife Animal
Animal Lovers package tours sightseeing goa
sightseeing sight seeing India Goa forests jungles goa conservation of
natural habitats rehabilitation
crocodiles snakes birds animals flowers
+
Goa Budget highlights, June 14, 2002
+
* Revenue deficit Rs 886.0 million (Rs 88.60 crore)
Primary deficit Rs 1662.0 million (Rs 166.20 crore)
Fiscal deficit Rs
++
Below are some official statements, facts and figures
that give a hint of what progress Goa has (or has not)
made while promising to promote IT in the state:
++
FROM THE ECONOMIC
Obese Anil Kapoor redeems film on Hindu-Christian amity
By Subhash K. Jha, Indo-Asian News Service (byline mandatory)
Badhaai Ho Badhaai. Starring Anil Kapoor, Shilpa Shetty, Keerthi Reddy,
Amrish Puri, K. Vishwanath, Farida Jalal and Kader Khan. Directed by Satish
Kaushik.
There's a thin Anil
Indian prime minister's office says Time magazine article in bad taste
From Indo-Asian News Service
New Delhi, June 18 (IANS) Indian Prime Minister's Atal Bihari Vajpayee's
office has decried a report in Time magazine as being replete with material
and factual errors and in bad taste and said
Rene: He's ex-Belgaum. FN
From the obituary ad: Death Capt Joseph F X DeSilva (Joe), Navelim-Belgaum,
ex-Indian Navy. Son of late Capt Julius and late Jovina DeSilva, beloved
husband of Olya, loving father of Alexander (Shurick), Ravi Mark and Dr
Natasha. Expired on 18/6/2002 under tragic
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To: GoaNet [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: LETTER FROM PAKISTAN / 'Milestone' for ecumenism in Pakistan
A milestone for ecumenism in Pakistan
KARACHI: Catholics are hailing the appointment of two Protestant
on Goa but no arts foundation or grants
commissions seem interested, he complains.
After all this serious work, Shetty took time to recently look at Goan
humour. FREDERICK NORONHA uses the peg offered by Shetty's recently-edited
'humour special' (published by the now government-run Institute
Pioneer
June 17, 2002
http://www.dailypioneer.com/secon3.asp?cat=\story4d=FRONT_PAGE
This 'Time' it's really sick
By Chandan Mitra
(Mr. Mitra is the Editor of Pioneer newspaper.)
Aap ko to maloom hoga, kya PM sach-much meetings mein so jaate hain,
queried the Chairman of a leading public
Time (Asia edition)
June 17, 2002
http://www.time.com/time/asia/magazine/article/0,13673,501020617-260747,00.=
html
Asleep at The Wheel?
As India and neighbor Pakistan put up their nukes, is an ailing and frail
Vajpayee the right man to have his finger on the button?
BY ALEX PERRY NEW DELHI
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Goa Chamber of Commerce Industry in collaboration with the Government of
Goa is organising a seminar on Simputers on Saturday, 22nd June at 10 am
at the Hotel Mandovi, Panjim.
Adv Francisco D'Souza, honourable minister for IT, Government of Goa will
inaugurate the event. K.R.Naik, chairman and
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By Frederick Noronha
PANJIM, June 21: Fly by Goa, and you be in for a shock to minutely observe
the changes brought about in India's smallest state over just three decades,
as an innovative and just-completed video
Clanging, banging and roaring fans cheer Brazil
By Hindol Sengupta, Indo-Asian News Service
New Delhi, June 21 (IANS) Madly shaking their green-yellow streaked faces as
they jiggled their bottoms and furiously waved the national flag, Brazilian
fans cheered the Samba lions to victory in the
Could anyone help me to get the email address of Ben J Pereira in
Canada? Thanks, FN
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Uma Bharti dreams of India at World Cup
From Indo-Asian News Service
New Delhi, June 24 (IANS) It's a much, much longer shot than the one wily
Brazilian Ronaldinho kicked into the England goal defeating goalkeeper David
Seaman in Shizuoka Friday.
Can the Indian football XI -- which doesn't
Sena-BJP back to toppling game in Maharashtra
By Shiv Kumar, Indo-Asian News Service
Mumbai, June 24 (IANS) Refusing to be discouraged by their failure to topple
the Maharashtra government last week, the opposition combine of Shiv Sena
and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is hatching another plan
and Management'. In an interview with
Frederick Noronha [EMAIL PROTECTED], Dr Desai
[EMAIL PROTECTED] explains why sand-dunes are far more useful than
their images connote -- vast amounts of shifting sand, barren to plants and
hostile to human inhabitants
From IndiaCyberMed mailing list...
-- Forwarded message --
Anyone tried this?
http://bmj.com/cgi/content/full/324/7352/1478/c
A paediatric online diagnostic tool called Isabel was launched at the Royal
College of Physicians in London this week.
The tool has been developed by a
AT THE FACTORY
By Frederick Noronha
QUITE SOME TIME after it first attracted global attention for the boldness
of its goals, the Simputer is slowly marching past finishing line. Some look
at it with skeptism; others with hope.
It's reputation has spread far and wide, and many are looking out
Thanks to the Internet, calls rates to US drop drastically
From Frederick Noronha / fred at bytesforall dot org
PANJIM, June 29: Three-rupee-a-minute calls that connect you to the US have
already landed in Goa. But, it seems, not enough people in this
expat-oriented and tourism-influenced state
Musician John Pandit rejects British honour
By Sanjay Suri, Indo-Asian News Service
London, June 29 (IANS) And at last now an Indian in Britain who has said no
to being honoured as what the British still like to call Member of the
British Empire (MBE).
For years Indians have forgotten their
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