Egged on by film moguls, Goa mulls pull out of IFFI
From Pamela D'Mello [EMAIL PROTECTED]
The Asian Age, Aug 27, Newsmakers
Panaji, Aug 26: India's international film festival IFFI
co-hosts, the Entertainment Society of Goa is considering
pulling out of the film festival, after its push for
From Siridao to Swindon
By Selma Carvalho
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Driving through Swindon, I don't get the impression of a factory town.
It is lush green with swathes of agricultural land, the streets lined
with houses not given to prosperity but neither to the grime
associated with industrial hubs. I
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to thank each and every one of you for your continued support in making
this possible.
We owe a great deal of thanks to our dedicated volunteers who put in a lot
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*** Entertainment body to seek more powers from Centre - Hindu
[11 hours ago] Panaji (PTI): The Entertainment Society of Goa
(ESG) has sought more powers from the Centre to organise the
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IRRESPONSIBLE JOURNALIST VERSUS NGOs.
Averthanus L. D'Souza.
There is none so blind as the one who refuses to acknowledge a
truth which stares him in the face. Mr. Sujay Gupta drifted into Goa in
search of a job, and is now pretending to be a
On Tue, 26 Aug 2008 09:44:29 -0400, Roland Francis
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
on the Subject: [Goanet] Miracles - In Defence of Fr. Ivo (matter deleted).
Dear Roland and Rev. Fr. Ivo,
I cannot make anyone believe in anything, it is one's own prerogative
whether they want to believe or not. But I
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by Francis Rodrigues
they live s'parsley
at the greengrocery,
all the thyme really
they get no celery!
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puns word-play of all kinds,
if you read between the lines!
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--- On Tue, 8/26/08, Gilbert Lawrence [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
GJ quotes a reference who points out that never in the
history of human civilization, and prior to that, was there
a matriarchal society.
I don't know about the rest of the material presented in this thread, but the
above is
Dear fellow Goans,
I wonder on whose strength does Pundalik Naik claim that he will not allow any
amendment to Goa's Officlal Language Act. There is no doubt that the present
threat to the Act is nothing but some politicians trying to get a back-door
entry for Marathi as the official language
To Goanet -
Scan the names carefully in the news item below
from today's Herald. It features the rogue's gallery
of Goa's builder mafia which Herald cutely calls
professional bodies.
They want their bum pal Digu to clip the powers of
the gram sabhas. This is simply another backdoor
Logically, Dabolim airport in its centralised location serves both North
and South equally well in terms of distance, pricing of taxi fares etc.
With the exception of a certain district in North Goa and other vested
interests in Maharashtra, the entire state of Goa seems to want Dabolim
--- On Tue, 8/26/08, Agnelo Fernandes [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I could have been mince meat in an accident about 8 years
ago in very heavy traffic, at superfast speed, on a very busy
superhighway in Saudi Arabia. I have seen brain, limbs thrown 40 ft
away from the body, etc situations on
Jose wrote:
In my clinical experience (of some years now) there have been some
unexpected cures/recoveries. They have been amazing and wonderful
occurrences inexplicable by our current knowledge. Until I find scientific
explanations for the cures, I will call them miracles.
Josebab,
CAUTION, MEN AT WORK - II: STORIES OF SEXUAL HARASSMENT, FROM DEMPO
COLLEGE TO HERALD PUBLICATIONS
This is the concluding part of Augusto Pinto's piece on the Herald
sexual harassment case. PenPricks
The Herald Sexual Harassment Case: Here Is The Connection In The Form
Of A Few Comments,
http://archive.gulfnews.com/tabloid/People/10240235.html
www.goa-world.com Quality. Precision. Professional.
Gulf-Goans e-Newsletter http://yahoogroups.com/group/gulf-goans/
EXHIBITION FOOTBALL MATCH ORGANIZED
BY UNITED GOANS CENTRE - KUWAIT
United Goans Centre-Kuwait is pleased to inform all football enthusiasts that
Albert writes:- I have taken a broad band connection initially it was for 930
plus with telephone rental free. I have only incoming bsnl telephone. But of
late they have reduced their rates and i am paying just 830 per month unlimited
use. I do not have any headaches at all. Whther my son
Interesting article. Any comments, goanetters?
Anil Desai
- *From: TULSI
SAVANIhttp://www.fosaac.tv/newsletter/inc/rdr.asp?31308___08823185736___mailto:[EMAIL
PROTECTED]
*
*Sent:* Saturday, August 23, 2008 2:30 PM
*Subject:* IS INDIA POOR?
Is
India poor, who says? Ask Swiss banks
Mario said:
You don't seem to be familiar with India outside Goa,
but there are millions of meat-eating Indians in the
north, south, east, west and center as well as in Goa.
--
Reply:
Well! Well! well!
I have spent more time outside of Goa than in it.
Allahabad, Jabalpur. Bengal, Madhya
From: Agnelo Fernandes [EMAIL PROTECTED]
I cannot make anyone believe in anything, it is one's own prerogative
whether they want to believe or not. But I do fully agree and believe in
miracles. Isn't the Birth of a new life a miracle?
*** We do accept the possibility and the fact of miracles.
JoeGoaUK said:
Voir (Dubai) ravon xepotam sangta to, sokla deum ani sang mure
How can a dog protect it's master by barking from somebody else's house?
Save Goa! Save Goa!
How?
By using remote control from abroad?
Sorry, it may work for Laloo but not for Goa
---
Reply:-
But people are still
Albert writes:-
Panjim was a planned city. It was planned in such a way that during the
monsoons when the rivers used to flood the water that would enter the city
would flow through the drains into a small lake in Mala.
They started building huge buildings and the drains were filled up. I do
From: J. Colaco jc [EMAIL PROTECTED]
2008/8/26 Santosh Helekar [EMAIL PROTECTED]
1: Both Jose and Fr. Ivo are Catholics who believe in miracles.
2: Jose has always said that he believes in them because of his faith
May I agree with #1 above and disagree with #2 - as stated by you?
In my
RUBY GOES saw this story on the BBC News website and thought you
should see it.
** Message **
Here's the latest on garbage management.
rubygoes
** India's 'fragrant' rubbish dumps **
Authorities in the western Indian city of Mumbai (Bombay) douse garbage
landfills with herbal perfume to lessen
RUBY GOES saw this story on the BBC News website and thought you
should see it.
** Message **
Do any Goanet botanists know more about Carvia Callosa?
rubygoes
** Flower that takes years to bloom **
The BBC's Prachi Pinglay reports on the slow blooming of the Karvy flower.
God never makes a mistake...
Once upon a time a nobleman went hunting and took an assistant along. The
nobleman did not believe in the kindness of Goa, while the assistant never
ceased repeating that God never lets anyone down and never makes a mistake.
During the hunt the nobleman was attacked
http://goanvoice.org.uk/supplement/SwindonGoans.htm
selma
If an Italian Sonia Gandhi can aspire to become the Prime Minister of India,
why not Dr. Leo Rebello as the President of USA, ask his American friends
who have created the following campaign for him.
Click on the following and see for yourself.
http://www.inews3.com/play.php?first=Dr
Joe Ed
You are both correct in what you say, both really singing from the same hymn
sheet, only at different levels.
There is much to be said about the barking dog, also the biting one. The remote
controllers (those not in residence in Goa), do their bit, by continually
biting at
Konkani Word of the Day:
http://apps.new.facebook.com/konkani/
--
FN * Independent Journalist http://fn.goa-india.org
My mobile number is again 9822 122436
Other numbers: res +91-832-2409490 or try +91-9970157402
From Siridao to Swindon
27 Aug: Selma Carvalho takes a drive to Swindon. In her own words Driving
through Swindon, I don’t get the impression of a factory town...the streets
lined with houses not given to prosperity but neither to the grime associated
with industrial
From a recent judgement in Canada.
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We live in a free country where people have as much right to express
outrageous and ridiculous opinions as moderate ones. Mr. Justice Ian
Binnie, WIC Radio Ltd. v. Simpson, 2008 SCC 40.
--
Posted AT 9:46 PM EDT on 27/06/08
Supreme Court ruling modernizes
Selma
Just a short response. Swindon is the fastest growing
economic town/city in the whole of the EU. This is
where the jobs are---hence the immigrants. Most
immigrants anywhere want to make it economically and
educationally however tough the initial conditions.
The Goans are no exception.
Many
Thank you Valmiki Bab, for sharing the gems of Goan Music
Regarding the konkani songs, this is what I'm saying to Goemkars around the
world, to listen to konkani songs and brush up their konkani. There are a
few sites
and radios available for free listening. The first goan radio on the net
Letter To Editor, published in Herald, 27th August 2008
The dangling sword
Reuben S, Chicalim
The comments by the political leadership in Bihar show their insecurity at
being identified as beggars. A simple statement, for once reflecting the
feelings of the Goan people against the migrant
Here is another view of Broadband service in Goa from someone who has
discontinued the service.
With Broadband service my access to the Internet was sporadic and subject to
sudden disconnections. Often times I was unable to get linked to the Internet
at all. I tried at various times of the
Dear Cornel,
You'll find I've made exactly that same point in the last para. We wish Goans
everywhere the very best.
take care,
selma
--- On Wed, 8/27/08, CORNEL DACOSTA [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
From: CORNEL DACOSTA [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: [Goanet] From Siridao to Swindon (with
Try the Thomas Stevens Konknni Kendr, they have occasional course on
this. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_Stephens_Konkkni_Kendr
You could also get some books that help you to learn Konkani. Dr Edward
D'Lima's book on the subject is fairly simple to grapple with too. FN
RAY HOWARD
Man convicted of child cruelty over religious ceremony
Wed Aug 27, 2008 4:01pm BST
LONDON (Reuters) - A man has been convicted in Manchester of child
cruelty for forcing two boys to flail themselves during a Muslim
ceremony, prosecutors said on Wednesday.
Syed Mustafa Zaidi, 44, of Eccles, had
We hear from various posters that we remote controllers (those not resident in
Goa, but live abroad), ought to do something constructive by moving back to Goa
and doing something about the issues instead of mouthing off.
I would love to come back to Goa, if someone will feed, clothe house
It is quite scandalous if true. Corruption is at a high level, no wonder the
lower levels are on the take as well.
Not too sure the fact Mrs Gandhi was murdered by Indian hands is 'quite as
simple' as that though. After rmuch political social unrest, I remember the
many disasterous
To Goanet -
The remarkable pre-historic art gallery at Usgaimol - now
under threat from the criminal mining activity nearby - in
Sanguem taluka is fairly well-known. Not as well known
are the petroglyphs inscribed on a rock in a field a few
miles away in the tiny village of Kazur in Quepem
--- On Wed, 8/27/08, Rajan P. Parrikar [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
The remarkable pre-historic art gallery at Usgaimol - now
under threat from the criminal mining activity nearby - in
Sanguem taluka is fairly well-known.
This is an outrage! Can we file a legal petition to ban all mining
From Siridao to Swindon
By Selma Carvalho
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Driving through Swindon, I don't get the impression of a factory town.
It is lush green with swathes of agricultural land, the streets lined
with houses not given to prosperity but neither to the grime
associated with industrial hubs. I
Of late, George has developed a knack for holding the bull by the tail. To
understand miracles, you must also understand non-miracles. The classic
example of a non-miracle was the Goan Convention. Got it? Or check with the
dog-master who, as an atheist, probably believes in non-miracles.
Shravan entry to play National B Chess tournament likely to be rejected without
any reason.
http://mail.google.com/mail/?shva=1#inbox/11bfc02a867584bc
Dear Sandeep,
A. Barve's fears are without any rhyme or reason.
AICF reserves the right to accept or reject such entries without assigning any
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9890470896
Attached Rs. 10/- Court Fee.
August 27, 2008
To,
The Public Information Officer,
Directorate of Accounts,
Government of Goa,
Fazenda Building, Behind Old Secretariat,
Panjim - Goa.
Dear all,
Here are some links I came across, where you will find some good Konkani music
http://www.hummaa.com/artist/artistdashboard.php?aid=19304
http://www.esnips.com/doc/bccf2d37-5b36-49c0-a1f9-f73c19f6c53f/Konkani
http://konkanimusic.blogspot.com
cheers
Hats off to Sonia Mhambre for slapping the doctor. We all know the
state of GMC, when even doctors dont admit their kith and kin in
govt. hospitals.
It is a shame that Sonia was arrested.
Now, will we ever get a third-party unbiansed inquiry into whether the
deceased was treated properly? Or
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*** Entertainment body to seek more powers from Centre - Hindu
[11 hours ago] Panaji (PTI): The Entertainment Society of Goa
(ESG) has sought more powers from the Centre to organise the
From: Santosh Helekar [EMAIL PROTECTED]
--- On Mon, 8/25/08, Fr. Ivo C da Souza [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
When it is already closed mind to the supernatural, even scientific
evidence will not convince. Intellectual probity is necessary.
Scientific myopia will close the eyes and not allow to see
From: George Pinto [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Is the opposite true? If someone dies in an accident, there is no miracle,
hence no God? Given there are many deaths in car accidents, should we
conclude God does not exist just as some conclude God exists if they
survive the accident?
***Good question!
Are you saying that God MUST perform miracles?
And if he doesn't, he is not God?
I did not conclude that since I survived, God exists. I beleived in
his existence much before the incidents I recalled happened. I merely
and humbly acknowledged his intervention in my life, for reasons best
known to
Date: Wed, 27 Aug 2008 00:00:32 -0700 (PDT)
From: Santosh Helekar [EMAIL PROTECTED]
As far as I know, there could be many reasons. For
example, people with AIDS might get Kaposi's sarcoma
from a Herpes virus.
Mario adds:
Hard to tell, I'm sure. The example I used was my
own, a malignant
To Goanet -
Are Goa's leaders going to be silent witnesses to the
ongoing intimidation and threats or are we going to
tell them to get lost and not interfere in the internal
affairs of Goa? This is priceless - Biharis lecturing
others on the spirit of the constitution.
See -
Date: Wed, 27 Aug 2008 16:05:26 +0530
From: Dr. Leo Rebello [EMAIL PROTECTED]
If an Italian Sonia Gandhi can aspire to become the
Prime Minister of India, why not Dr. Leo Rebello as
the President of USA, ask his American friends
who have created the following campaign for him.
Mario responds:
--- On Wed, 8/27/08, Fr. Ivo C da Souza [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Science tells us that something is 'extraordinary',
Science does no such thing. It only motivates us to discover the natural
explanation, and provides us with time-tested powerful tools to do so.
Cheers,
Santosh
Protests in Goa over caste remark
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27 August, 2008 04:25:21
BY PAMELA D'MELLO
PANAJI
Aug. 27: Use of the caste word chamar by BJP former CM Manohar
Parrikar in the Goa Assembly, sparked off protests from scheduled
castes' organisations on Wednesday.
--- Philip Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
ICAO itself
admitted that two airports were NOT a purely
economic decision. The main political problem is not
of any land scam but Naval control of Dabolim and
associated constraints to civilian traffic there.
Plus the commercial interest of any big
Selma wrote in Goan Voice:
Much like the Biblical patriarch Abraham, Agnelo says he is the genesis of the
growing Goan tribe in Swindon. He moved here from the Gulf some twenty years
ago. He knew the then manager of the Rover assembly plant and was instrumental
in getting jobs for Goans. From
--- On Wed, 8/27/08, Fr. Ivo C da Souza [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
***As I am given to understand, the Medical Bureau does all
this enquiry and much more...
What else could they do in these cases?
They could stop pretending that they are conducting scientific studies, and
limit themselves to
PANJIM, AUG 26 — A junior resident doctor at the Goa Medical College
and Hospital at Bambolim had to face the ire of a woman to whom he
revealed the news of her mother's death on Tuesday afternoon.(Herald)
Samir Kelekar wrote:
1: Hats off to Sonia Mhambre for slapping the doctor.
2: It is a
Sameer, I don't see the problem here.
The facts as you revealed are:
1) the woman's mother was admitted to the ICU
2) the resident advised the daughter that the mother died as a result
of complications.
3) the mother slapped the doctor on getting the news.
So far the police have been right in
I am in Goa this weekend. If anyone wants to discuss what we small time
people can do for Pale elections or any other issue, please touch base.
My number is (0) 98450-44403 (Bangalore mobile).
regards,
Samir
From: Roland Francis [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Fr. Ivo writes of faith and miracles and there are pseudo-scientists
and some men of learning on this forum who think that their education
qualifies them to deny God and his existence. They deny that miracles
happen, not knowing what really is a miracle.
JOHN MONTEIRO(JM) wrote:
Not too sure the fact Mrs Gandhi was murdered by Indian hands is 'quite as
simple' as that though. After rmuch political social unrest, I remember the
many disasterous decisions made by Mrs Gandhi,
Comment:
Could you kindly enumerate the 'many disastrous decisions'
Church in India condemns the murder of VHP Leader and the ensuing violence
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Cornel said:
SelmaJust a short response. Swindon is the fastest growingeconomic town/city in
the whole of the EU. This iswhere the jobs are---hence the immigrants.
Mostimmigrants anywhere want to make it economically andeducationally however
tough the initial conditions.
--
Reply:
Just
Dear Mr.Carneiro,
Dev boro dis dium!
It is indeed a privilege to wish you and your stupendous Team for the great
work that you have been doing - Connecting Goans.
I join my family in wishing you the Best in your future endeavours to keep the
diminishing tribe of Goans connected. By 'Goans'. I do
All parents of a Government School in Fatorpa, Quepem have kept their wards
away from the school on the grounds that there are no teachers in the
school. In a show of political tamasha, the local MLA visited the school and
assured the parents that he had had a telephonic conversation with the
We filed a PIL (after doing about 6 months to a year of serious data
gathering) against Infotech corporation and all the companies which
were alloted land in March 2007.
Till date, hearings are going on whether the PIL should be admitted or not.
The actual PIL will be heard if it is admitted.
1.If Dabolim is not going to be viable in the long rundue to military
constraints, then why even bothercontinue to operate it in the long term,
unless it ismeant to serve the vested economic interests of thepeople in
Dabolim? By parroting the Government's line of having twoairports, you, like
the
Hi,
Thanks for the nice pics!!! I remember my trip to Usgalimol early this
year. The place is very serene, and with the cold clean stream (which
once was a mighty river named Kushawati) flowing besides the carvings,
it has a very fairy tale like setting. The caretaker over there was very
Sure in this case courts will move very fast.
1) Babush Monseratte made the police march one of the guys in underwear.
Will JC ensure that the courts will move fast in that case too?
2) Narvekar spent about 100 crores of state exechequer's money on a lemon
called IT park. Our case filed two
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