Re: [Goanet] An interesting article on M F Hussain

2010-03-07 Thread Frederick Noronha
Or, the issue *isn't* quite what it is posited to be: The MF Husain controversy: Identity, intent and the rise of militant fascism http://beenasarwar.wordpress.com/2009/11/02/the-mf-husain-controversy-identity-intent-and-the-rise-of-militant-fascism/ Reclaiming the public sphere: Husain's

[Goanet] An interesting article on M F Hussain

2010-03-07 Thread Marshall Mendonza
Rajadhyaksha: Hi Marshall,Even I have some questions for you -1. Shouldn't secular people support Tasleema Nasreen just like they support MF Hussain ?2. What do you think about the violence being wrecked in Shimoga last week ? Shouldn't this violence be condemned ?3. In 2004 Hussain made a movie

[Goanet] An interesting article on M F Hussain

2010-03-06 Thread Marshall Mendonza
Dr Anil Desai:This appeared on sify today. No doubt his countless admirers/supporters on goanet would like to comment on this. Response: It would be interesting to know Dr Desai's views on the MF Hussain controversy. I also have a few queries for him: 1. Can you inform us when these paintings

Re: [Goanet] An interesting article on M F Hussain

2010-03-06 Thread Santosh Helekar
Husain has sound reasons for not painting nude pictures of icons from other religions. They are: 1. There is no strong tradition of erotic art in those religions. 2. Eroticism and sexuality are taboo in those religions. 3. None of the icons of those religions inspires him to paint it in the

Re: [Goanet] An interesting article on M F Hussain

2010-03-06 Thread Rajadhyaksha
Hi Marshall, Even I have some questions for you - 1. Shouldn't secular people support Tasleema Nasreen just like they support MF Hussain ? 2. What do you think about the violence being wrecked in Shimoga last week ? Shouldn't this violence be condemned ? 3. In 2004 Hussain made a movie

[Goanet] An interesting article on M F Hussain

2010-03-05 Thread anil desai
This appeared on sify today. No doubt his countless admirers/supporters on goanet would like to comment on this. http://sify.com/news/Grow-up-M-F-Husain-news--kdfp6fgaaig.html#postcomments Anil Desai

[Goanet] An interesting article

2008-10-10 Thread marshallmendonza
Mario Goviea wrote: Unfortunately, Francois Gautier is like a drive-by attacker - he hits and then he runs and hides. I have had to rebutt his bile before, and the reprobate never responds. However, instead of questioning Anil's motives and bloviating on Goanet where he will never see what you

Re: [Goanet] An interesting article

2008-10-09 Thread Carvalho
I thorougly enjoyed reading this post of Mario's. I only wish Francois would have the courage to respond, not to us Goanetters, but to the afflicted of Orissa and Karnataka. selma --- On Wed, 10/8/08, Mario Goveia [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Mario responds: Francois, I'm not sure whether

Re: [Goanet] An interesting article

2008-10-09 Thread Gabriel de Figueiredo
In addition, a look-up on Francois Gautier on the 'net indicates his attitude towards people of different castes - won't go further on this obnoxious topic. --- On Thu, 9/10/08, floriano [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: floriano [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [Goanet] An interesting article

[Goanet] An interesting article

2008-10-09 Thread Mario Goveia
Mario responds: Francois, I'm not sure whether you thought that our knowing you were born a Catholic would give your comments some special legitimacy. In fact you have demonstrated that you have missed the very essence of Catholic teaching, love of one's neighbor. Carvalho

[Goanet] An interesting article

2008-10-08 Thread anil desai
Dear goanetters We have been reading a lot on the subject of religious disharmony in India with one political outfit taking most of the flak. Here is an interesting article in today's Indian express: - Home http://www.expressbuzz.com/edition/default.aspx?show=1 -

Re: [Goanet] An interesting article

2008-10-08 Thread Carvalho
--- On Wed, 10/8/08, anil desai [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dear goanetters We have been reading a lot on the subject of religious disharmony in India with one political outfit taking most of the flak. Here is an interesting article in today's Indian express:

[Goanet] An interesting article

2008-10-08 Thread marshallmendonza
Comment: This is with reference to the article 'What made Hindus angry in Karnataka 'by François Gautier posted by Dr Anil Desai. I may offer the foll comments: Francois Gautier is a self confessed hindutva sympathizer. Hence, the write up is as expected - devoid of facts, evidence, proofs. Full

Re: [Goanet] An interesting article

2008-10-08 Thread Venantius Pinto
] An interesting article Dear goanetters We have been reading a lot on the subject of religious disharmony in India with one political outfit taking most of the flak. Here is an interesting article in today's Indian express: What made Hindus angry in Karnataka Fran?ois Gautier http

[Goanet] An interesting article

2008-10-08 Thread Dr . Ferdinando dos Reis Falcão
An interesting article need not be rational. The article only reflects the mentality of the writer. Below is an article, the most sensible and rational I've come across. Khushwant Singh October 03, 2008First Published: 21:44 IST(3/10/2008)Last Updated: 21:51

Re: [Goanet] An interesting article

2008-10-08 Thread Gabe Menezes
2008/10/8 Carvalho [EMAIL PROTECTED]: --- On Wed, 10/8/08, anil desai [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dear goanetters We have been reading a lot on the subject of religious disharmony in India with one political outfit taking most of the flak. Here is an interesting article in today's Indian

Re: [Goanet] An interesting article

2008-10-08 Thread Mario Goveia
--- On Wed, 10/8/08, anil desai [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dear goanetters We have been reading a lot on the subject of religious disharmony in India with one political outfit taking most of the flak. Here is an interesting article in today's Indian express: Date: Wed, 8 Oct 2008 01:30:38

Re: [Goanet] An interesting article

2008-10-08 Thread floriano
] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, October 08, 2008 12:31 PM Subject: [Goanet] An interesting article Dear goanetters We have been reading a lot on the subject of religious disharmony in India with one political outfit taking most of the flak. Here is an interesting article in today's Indian