[Goanet] 'Goencho Avaz' Special hits the news stands

Dears, On the 22nd death anniversary of Florian Vaz, who was shot dead by the police in cold blood during the Konkani agitation, comes the good news of the release of yet another special issue of the annual GOENCHO AVAZ [begun and originally published as a daily newspaper by Fr. Freddy da

[Goanet] Flip-flop on Goa beach parties: Ban is back

Flip-flop on Goa beach parties: Ban is back IANS First Published : 20 Dec 2008 06:54:00 PM IST Last Updated : 20 Dec 2008 06:59:48 PM IST PANAJI: In an embarrassing volte face, the Goa government Saturday banned parties on beaches and other open areas from Dec 23 to Jan 5. It had first come up

[Goanet] Konkani news bulletin on Goa DD soon: Centre

Konkani news bulletin on Goa DD soon: Centre NT NETWORK PANAJI- The Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting, Mr Anand Sharma on Friday announced that the state would soon have Konkani bulletin telecast by the Panaji Doordarshan Kendra, and that he has already directed the chief

[Goanet] Aitaracheo Katkutleo: Tuka Sopnam Poddtat?

 Tuka Sopnam Poddtat?  Vaztolo fon kannank lailo ani “hello” mhollem.   “Uzvaddlolo dis Devachea nanvan tuka boro anvdetam. Tuji nidh piddear keli zalear mhaka xoma kor.” Ti bhouch khalti zaun uloili.   “Konn nhoi zalear konn tori mhaka hea vellar zagoitach.

[Goanet] GOAN NAMES

Dear Valmiki, Interesting how there are different spellings for Hedwig (German) in Portuguese, as from the French and German forms -- Edviges / Edwiges and Hedviges. Neat piece. Thanks. venantius __ From: Valmiki Faleiro valmi...@gmail.com GOAN NAMES By Valmiki

Re: [Goanet] The Unknown Freedom Fighter

From: Bernado Colaco ole_...@yahoo.co.uk Fr. Ivo with due respect to you and Sr. Carlos Cruz I have read the most confusing post in a long time. I appreciate you quoting Christ please let the flock learn more, but please devoid telling us that you live in the greatest democracy. It is more of

[Goanet] The Right to Convert

This message is in reply to message: 11, dated: Sat, 20 Dec 2008 from: Mario Goveia on subject: The Right to Convert Mario responds: Dr. Barad, Please don't be ridiculous. Ths issue is not anyone's right to convert someone else. The last time I checked India had what is called freedom of

[Goanet] On Your Silver Jubilee - Agustine Effie David (Kuwait)

http://www.goa-world.com   All About Goa Goans Worldwide                  GULF-GOANS E-NEWSLETTER (SINCE 1994)       AGUSTIINE  EFFIE DAVID (21-12-1983   -  21-12-2008)   Salwa, Kuwait     Today   25  years   Silver Wedding Jubilee Mom Dad May

[Goanet] South Goa Collector's defense of Ambaulim Police violence condemned

Goa Federation of Mines Affected People (GOAMAP) takes strong objection to the South Goa Collector G.P. Naik’s defence of lathi charge on villagers protesting in Quepem Taluka’s Ambaulim village on 17th December 2008. South Goa collector’s statement appeared in the section of press 19th

[Goanet] Sarvajanik Ganpati pictures 2008

Dear all, For those of you who weren't in Goa and who did not have the opportunity to visit the villages at their cultural best, click on the link below. http://www.flickr.com/photos/sandeepheble/sets/72157611467847106/ I normally take a week off during the Ganesh Chaturthi Festival and it's

Re: [Goanet] The Right to Convert

--- On Sat, 12/20/08, Fr. Ivo C da Souza icso...@bsnl.in wrote: There have been cases of conversion by force in the 16th century, but that was never an official policy of the European missionaries who worked in India. The First Provincial Council of Goa, held in 1567, forbade the

[Goanet] Canadian succumbs to mishap injuries

Canadian succumbs to mishap injuries NT NETWORK Posted on 2008-12-20 POINGUINNIM Cindy Campmei, aged 41 years, a Canadian national, who met with an accident on Saturday, December 13, at Sadolxem, succumbed to her injuries last night at Goa Medical College, Hospital Bambolim. Cindy sustained

[Goanet] It's time for Goans to do introspection: Kamat (News)

It's time for Goans to do introspection: Kamat NT NETWORK Posted on 2008-12-20 MARGAO- The Chief Minister, Mr Digambar Kamat on Friday said that the time has come for Goans to do introspection with regard to development. He said that the people have developed a negative approach towards

[Goanet] Slumdog and other movies at Diff

Managed to catch a few films at the Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF). Slumdog Millionaire was impressive with good plot, with script written by Simony Beaufoy from the novel QA by Vikas Swarup), intelligent direction by Danny Boyle and great cinematogrphy by Anthony Dod Mantel. Newcomer

[Goanet] A Letter to the Archbishop of Goa - By Mario Cabral e Sa

http://www.goa-world.com   All About Goa Goans Worldwide                  GULF-GOANS E-NEWSLETTER (SINCE 1994)   A Letter to the Archbishop of Goa   By Mario Cabral e Sa   Dear Archbishop,   We are just a few days away from X'mas, a day of joy, a day of

Re: [Goanet] Foreign-funded charity

The below writup says 'NGOs in India including churches' I have slightly changed it To read 'NGOs in India including VHP' the rest remains same Rgds Few days back one of the Goanet member had I asked me about actual source of information on foreign funding / foreign donations

[Goanet] Special issue of 'Goencho Avaz'

Special Issue of Goencho Avaz hits the news stands The special issue of Goencho Avaz is out on the stands. Edited by the renowned journalist Julio D'Silva, this issue (published in English and Konkani in the Roman script) takes a critical look at the progress made by Goa ever since it

[Goanet] Foreign-funded charity

Read this article in above context. http://newsgroups.derkeiler.com/Archive/Soc/soc.culture.indian/2008-11/msg00 177.html Best regards, Dr. U. G. Barad

Re: [Goanet] A pair of shoes

--- On Wed, 17/12/08, Frederick FN Noronha f...@goa-india.org wrote: It's amazing to see how much news a pair of shoes can cause in these days of televised news: I wonder what is the Goan equivalent of an insulting gesture made to someone you dislike? FN

[Goanet] Goan Registry in Mombasa Cemetery

Ref. your enquiry(Sandra Correa) - Right now, my friend in Kenya is involved in the Nairobi South cemetery project and needs some response from our Goans in Nairobi. Sandra, well intentioned though your comments are, I am not offering any service, but merely trying to assist my English historian

[Goanet] God and You

Albert writes:- Shortly we will be celebrating Christmas. It is the birth of Jesus that we remember. Jesus is the light of the world. No one lights a lamp and hides it under a bussel. We have to be free to celebrate Christmas. Free from bondage. Free from the clutches of satan. Our hearts must

Re: [Goanet] The Right to convert

I was hoping that the Supreme court would rule that conversion was legal in all circumstances except when physical or psychological coercion or threat was used. But it seems it has essentially banned all conversion activity now. I fear that this would lead to more strife in areas where

Re: [Goanet] Foreign-funded charity

Sandeep! I have gone thru what is in the links. I do not find any charge of criminality, or even a sugestion of crime. So what are you guys so worried about, If somebody is getting en-lightened from the 'dark ages' to the modern,then so be it. You should be proud of them and queue up, if U also

[Goanet] Churchill flogs a dead horse on Pai Tiatrist's birthday

Dears, The so-called Konkani stalwart, who is alleged to be solidly behind the movement for recognition of Konkani in the Roman script on par with Devanagri script in the state of Goa [as Devanagri is on par with Kannada script for education in the state of Karnataka], today flogged a dead

[Goanet] FIRST KONKNNI (Roman script ) S S Convention concludes

The second day of the two day 1st Konknni (Roman script ) Sahitya and Sonsvskruti Sommelon ended today at the Pai Tiatrist nagar with six major resolutions passed unanimously by the over 357 delegates that attended the concluding session : a)  recognition to Roman script in the Official

Re: [Goanet] The Right to convert

My dear Santoshbab, It is worth noting that Courts rule on the 'issues' before them. All the SC has stated, in this case, is that there is NO fundamental right to convert. I doubt such a fundamental right exists in any country. This does not make conversions illegal. The Orissa Act (in

[Goanet] Our politiciana are still not listening - Colin Gonsalves

http://www.countercurrents.org/gonsalves201208.htm Our Politicians Are Still Not Listening By Colin Gonsalves 20 December, 2008 Mail Today One would have thought that after the Bombay attack and the public outpouring of resentment against politicians, that the establishment would get its act in

Re: [Goanet] Britto's OBA Xmas dance.

Dears, We can finally announce the good news BRITTO'S OBA XMAS BALL 2008 25 December, 2008 is on the schedule Goanetters and BMXers are specially welcome to join this family type celebration After many flip-flops and saumersaults, the Government of Goa has finally decided to allow

[Goanet] Foreign Funded Charity

Sandeep Heble: The links below may provide you with the answers: http://www.tehelka.com/story_main.asp?filename=ts013004shashi.asp http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stanislaus_vs_the_State_of_Madhya_Pradesh Response: Thanks Sandeep for providing some links. However, this was not what I had asked Dr

[Goanet] Windows 2004 in konkani

Here is yet another one. Enjoy! Windows 2004 Konkani Alert The Coalition Government in Goa has managed to come to one unanimous decision. It has commissioned Bill Gates to create a Konkani Version of Window 2004 exclusively for Goa and other Konkan regions in India. The Microsoft Team is

[Goanet] Moira Church bulletin, Christmas Special

Hello All, The Moira (Bardez, Goa, India) Parish bulletin 'PROKAS' is available on line at this link http://www.divshare.com/download/6145773-3e1 Wishing one and all a Joyous Christmas. -- Tony Tony de Sa Ph: +91 832 2470 148 M: +91 9975162897 E: tonydesa at gmail

[Goanet] It's time for Goans to do introspection: Kamat

Dears, QUOTE Goa has done a lot of progress and there is still scope for further development, however, the people are now opposing everything, the Chief Minister said and added that it is important for people to draw a line with regard to development. UNQUOTE Obviously, the CM does not like the

[Goanet] Conversion and secularism

*Excerpts:Quote:* India is witnessing the rise of politically motivated communalism. For this purpose, an entirely new religion called 'Hindutva' has been invented. Hindutva lays claim to India as an exclusively Hindu nation. The tactics of Hindutva are unscrupulous. Buildings have been destroyed.

Re: [Goanet] Goan joke

-Original Message- From: Marshall Mendonza I received this joke in my mail-box. Thought of sharing with you. Enjoy. Goan Joke A Goan family in Varca was puzzled when the coffin of their dead mother arrived from Canada. It was sent by one of the daughters RESPONSE:

[Goanet] The Right to convert

Date: Sun, 21 Dec 2008 11:36:52 +0530 From: Dr. U. G. Barad dr.udayba...@gmail.com Mario let me start my response using your first line. Mario please don't be ridiculous for you have not followed the thread nor have you followed my reply to Selma but preferred to pour in your intelligence.

[Goanet] Goan joke

This is in response to message: 1; date: Sat, 20 Dec 2008 from: Marshall Mendonza, on the subject: Goan joke Is it a Joke or a mental Joke of the writer? Best regards, Dr. U. G. Barad

Re: [Goanet] Goanet Digest, Vol 3, Issue 1616(Back to economic Basics)

   I have been writing about this for the last 2 years ,and it seemed I was the only nut having these views of  our Lemming Syndrome and  urgent need for Changing the System. My article in Goa Today Magazine December issue says precisely what Averthanus has pointed out.I am not

Re: [Goanet] The Right to convert

--- On Sun, 12/21/08, J. Colaco jc cola...@gmail.com wrote: The way the opponents of the Orissa Act argued the case, I submit, would have given the Christians special privileges which would would violate the principle of equality. Dear Josebab, Thanks for this clarification. Phew! I agree

[Goanet] Fw: POWER WITHOUT RESPONSIBILITY

Mea Culpa. Surely if the subject is inadverdently missed/not put, it was there in the text headline ? I do not understand! Is there some technical reason?Am re-sending bounced submissionJEG --- On Fri, 19/12/08, John Gomes johnericgo...@yahoo.com wrote: From: John Gomes

Re: [Goanet] The Right to Convert

--- On Sat, 20/12/08, Dr. U. G. Barad dr.udayba...@gmail.com wrote: Selma Carvalho on subject: The Right to Convert Selma, Right to convert is NOT a basic right in a civil society at least in India. This reply is based on following facts: NASCY is telling and teaching you thus: Do not

[Goanet] ALEXYZ Daily Cartoon (22Dec08)

PLAN I - Target Beach Parties PLAN II - ?? Brothers we are here to Discuss PLAN II To enjoy the visual cartoon please visit: www.alexyztoons.com Site sponsored by www.goasudharop.org

[Goanet] Goa news for December 22, 2008

Goa News from Google News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** Bengal mark return to Elite Division - Cricketnext.com [8 hours ago] PTI New Delhi: Bengal returned to the Ranji Trophy Elite Division after registering a 107-run first innings lead

[Goanet] The Accidental Activist - Who's Plan is it anyway?

The Accidental Activist - Who's Plan is it anyway? By Venita Coelho The papers have been full of ads from the Chief Minister and the Task Force informing the public that this is their plan and they should get involved. They are basing this claim on the questionnaire that has been sent to each

[Goanet] Pakistan -failed state?

Hello, Pakistan failed state? Decide after reading attachment Regards Manoj Raikar Attachment: Pakistan Failed State By Shiv Sastry http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/EBOOKS/pfs.pdf

Re: [Goanet] Coconut and HIV

THANKS FREDDY/ROLAND - SPORTS PERSON, STARS WHO ADVERTISE SOFT DRINK P's CC's are doing just to make MONEY and not to promote GOOD HEALTH. - SO DONT GET FOOLED BY THOSE SOFT DRINKS(P's CC's) WHICH ARE ADVERTISED. ENJOY 'TENDER' COCONUT (MALAI AUR PANNI). STAY HEALTHY...

[Goanet] Goa accuses Karnataka of illegally diverting river water

Goa accuses Karnataka of illegally diverting river water Panaji (IANS): Goa has accused Karnataka of diverting waters from the Mhadei river into the depleted Malaprabha basin and has called a cabinet sub-committee meeting on Monday to decide the future course of action on the issue, a State

[Goanet] Introspection - Monday-muse (22 Dec 08)

MONDAY MUSE (22 December 2008) INTROSPECTION This Monday Muse is triggered by the recent statement of Goa’s Chief Minister that recommends introspection to his citizens. Clearly, he is distressed by the opposition to projects by increasingly vigilant and vocal villagers. If the Government