[Goanet] RP2021 draft on Aug 31

To Goanet - The govt is planning a furtive release of the droppings of the sham Task Force, when everyone in Goa will be enjoying Ganesh holidays. http://www.navhindtimes.com/story.php?story=2008082123 Warm regards, r

[Goanet] The state of Goans...

Watch this Goenlar ani Bhaile http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mY7EnZENris Dr. Ferdinando dos Reis Falcão. _ Searching for the best deals on travel? Visit MSN Travel. http://msn.coxandkings.co.in/cnk/cnk.do

Re: [Goanet] Goan friend earn A-levels

My dear Friends, As far as the earliest allusion to the word 'Ghanti' in literature I have found, has neither pejorative nor vituperative connotation, just the ethnic one. For example, Luís de Camões in Os Lúsiadas, refers to them in canto Vll, verso 22: Da terra os naturais lhe chamam

[Goanet] People more important than infrastructure -NarayanMurthy

Dears, At last, a thread that is of some use to the development dabate in Goa. We need infrastructure and human resource at appropriate levels. In the Goa Legislative Assembly the statistics came tumbling out. A hundred odd schools [Govt. Primary Schools or GPS]without electricity to light up

[Goanet] POLICING THE POLITICIANS

Chief Minister Mr. Digambar Kamat should have shown courage and spine by pulling up his Education Minister Mr. Babush Monseratte for having publicly rebuked and ridiculed Goa's police force the way he did. How does the Chief Minister expect the Aam Aadmi to have faith in and respect for the police

[Goanet] Speculate WHO IS THAT PERSON?

Goa Assembly in session brought up TWO strong issues: 1) Illegal Mining and siphoning 25 Crores of rupees from government coffers  which is rightfully of Aam Aadmi.   2) Siphoning of Kerosin from Aam Aadmi’s quota!  - Where is this Kerosin going? …..is it going to Kankona ? If so, for WHAT USE?

[Goanet] a reply

Gabriel writes Don't know about microwaves or TVs, but Duracells in Delhi were 2 * cost ofthe same package obtained in Goa, last April. And in Agra? 3 * the cost -the printed price was craftily cut off or blacked out. Dont know about Delhi, but in Bangalore a button cell (It was some foreign

[Goanet] Goan identity, crab mentality and the convention

As a Goan who has lived outside of Goa, but has an affection for her homeland, I must confess that I had always heard of the Goan crab mentality. I can see that in addition to such valid questions as Goan identity, this forum has also spent much time questioning crab mentality.' To me it

[Goanet] People more important than infrastructure --- Narayan Murthy

Mario writes: Without the appropriate buildings and teachers and modern equipment even the talent may become duds:-)) Like a broken clock even politicians like Digambar and Monserrate can be right sometimes:-)) Mario, be careful making such arguments, because immediately 500 crores more will be

[Goanet] Daily Grook #195

DAILY GROOK #195 OLYMPIC HORRIFIC by Francis Rodrigues when liu xiang fell the track girl said, kiss me and i will be your first aide! _ puns word-play of all kinds, if you read between the lines! _

[Goanet] People more important than infrastructure --- Narayan Murthy

There seems to be a tendency in this thread so far to confuse well managed private corporations with a chaotic democratic state like Goa. This response seems to confuse the purpose of exemplars such as well managed MNCs for the improvement of functioning anarchies like Goa. The MNCs (including

[Goanet] Where is this Oberoi hotel coming up?

To Goanet - The serial rape of Goa continues. This sounds like a stealth operation. Hotel and villas on a 50 acre plot. Where? http://sify.com/finance/equity/fullstory.php?id=14740764cid=20753 EIH Ltd, the flagship company of the Oberoi group, plans to invest Rs 650 crore on two new

[Goanet] Toronto Convention - lessons to be learnt

Dears, When it comes to individuals, CSOs/CBOs and other association of individuals, the one who thinks the other has NOT done a good job of it, should actually do it better and prove his or her point. Criticism is welcome BUT let it be criticism that can build up on what has been done. We have

[Goanet] Siddhanath shrine near Borim

To Goanet - The shrine of Siddhanath (a form of Shiva) atop the eponymous hill near the village of Borim lies 370 m above sea level. It is not a frequently visited site for access is not easy. A 45 minutes trudge uphill is the only way to get there. However, there is recompense for the

[Goanet] Cymru and Goa

In light of recent discussions about identity, the Welsh are similar to us Goans. --- Last weekend, I went to Cymru. Not many people would recognise the name Cymru but it is the Celtic name for Wales. The history of a nation’s language is the chronicle of its

[Goanet] Sameer Salgaocar has thrown me out of CHESS

S. Sawaikar writes: Today only I have heard that nobody form chess ariana were there to receive World champion Ivana Furtado at Dabolim Airport. Francis Rodrigues writes: Back to the pavillion -Why is there such a slant in favour of Bhakti Kulkarni in Mr. Salgaocar's reports on Goan chess?? Even

[Goanet] OPEN LETTER TO THE GOVERNOR OF GOA

August 22, 2008 To, Shri. S.S. Sidhu, Governor of Goa, Raj Bhavan, Dona Paula - Goa. Via Fax-2453510 2451271(confirmed receipt) Your Excellency, Subject: 'Open Letter'Re: Insensitive and Arrogant Raj Bhavan staff. It is with sadness in my heart that I am writing to your

Re: [Goanet] Why not setup a Goan REIT

2008/8/7 Rishi [EMAIL PROTECTED]: I think some Goan bank needs to take initiative on this.. Many people are arguing on how one should not sell your properties while others are arguing for it. If you look at the Twinkle Khanna case, not only are Goans selling their properties, they are not

[Goanet] Settlers, settlers and more settlers

Settlers, settlers and more settlers Who decides who is good for Goa? By Cecil Pinto I bumped into Mukesh Mehta after a long time. A decent sort of chap. I had first encountered Mukesh some nine years back when he purchased a row house in Dona Paula and was setting up a branch of his family's

Re: [Goanet] a few more thoughts on the convention

Eugene Correia wrote: As for Cecil saying that my pieces were in bad taste, all I can say is that he fails to understand that they were critical insights. Well, he is a humour writer and I am not. He amuses while I provoke.  Eugene, I have always found your writing amusing. Mervyn3.0

[Goanet] KONKANI SONGS

Besides Radio Goa, this is where I listen to Konkani music/songs. http://www.radiogoa.net/ http://www.esnips.com/web/edskantaram/ http://www.esnips.com/web/Kantaram http://www.goaholidayhomes.com/goan-music.php Some pictures from Beautiful Birmingham BIRMINGHAM FLORAL TRAILCLICK ON 17

[Goanet] Scholarship Programme for Diaspora Children

- Original Message From: NRI office Goa [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, August 22, 2008 1:23:07 PM Scholarship Programme for Diaspora Children Dear Rene Barreto, The Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs, Government of India has announced the Scholarship

[Goanet] OPEN LETTER TO THE GOVERNOR OF GOA

August 22, 2008 To, Shri. S.S. Sidhu, Governor of Goa, Raj Bhavan, Dona Paula - Goa. Via Fax-2453510 2451271(confirmed receipt) Your Excellency, Subject: 'Open Letter'Re: Insensitive and Arrogant Raj Bhavan staff. It is with sadness in my heart that I am writing to your

[Goanet] Fw: Lourdes Miracles

- Original Message - From: Fr. Ivo C da Souza [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, August 21, 2008 7:25 PM Subject: Re: [Goanet] Lourdes Miracles From: Santosh Helekar [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Sun, 8/10/08, Fr. Ivo C da Souza [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: How can it be

[Goanet] (no subject)

PODD'DEA FATTLEAN: (22)KONKANI TIATR COMPETITION (KALA AKADEMI-GOA)TIATRANCHEO SPORDHO FAIDEACHEO ?Albert writes:- At the begining let me tell you that judging is very difficult sometimes. A good judge finds it very difficult to judge. So when appointing judges only those who have written and

Re: [Goanet] The Land Bank Proposal of Moira

Dears In Goanet Digest, Vol 3, Issue 1050 I had posted an edited version of a debate on moira-net entitled - The Land Bank Proposal of Moira. Obviously this correspondence has implications that transcend Moira. Otherwise I would not have posted it to goanet. Strangely, there has not been any

Re: [Goanet] Siddhanath shrine near Borim

Hi Rajan, Thanks for the lovely pictures of the Siddhanath parvat. Those did bring back nice memories. I have always been fond of wilderness areas, and Goa does have a fair share of these. These spots where nature is still king, are the ones where silence speaks out. Most of the times you will

[Goanet] Mopa vs. Dabolim

We need to now question everything on Mopa? *ICAO didn't say 'Yes' to Mopa* ** ** *ANTHONY J SIMOES * ** *Upgrading Dabolim would be better, at one-third the price * PANJIM, AUG 21 – The Goa government's decision to go ahead with the construction of the Mopa airport is based on the

[Goanet] Saffron protesters run amok in Margao

Saffron protesters run amok in Margao HERALD REPORTER MARGAO, AUG 21 – Margao police arrested six protestors including Bajrang Dal leader Jayesh Naik for unlawful assembly and for burning an effigy stuffed with fire crackers in front of the district Collectorate building here this evening The

[Goanet] Press release by Goa People's Assembly

To Goanet - * The Goa People's Assembly, a forum for protection of Goan Rights, at it's meeting held on 22nd August, 2008 at T.B. Cunha Hall, Panjim, condemns the unwarranted interference of Union Railway Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav, and Chief Minister of Bihar, Nitish Kumar, in the

[Goanet] The Karmayogi Hall of Fame

This article is from the blog res gestae (www.rajivndesai.blogspot.com http://www.rajivndesai.blogspot.com/ ) you can reach the person managing the list at [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thursday, August 21, 2008 The http://rajivndesai.blogspot.com/2008/08/karmayogi-hall-of-fame.html Karmayogi

[Goanet] Re. OPEN LETTER TO THE GOVERNOR OF GOA

Dears, The biggest state in the world is the state of Confusion. During my three year term as the President of the Botanical Society of Goa, I was simultaneously the Secretary of the Rotary Club of Mapusa and of the Alumni association of my Alma Mater. I had also served as the Secretary of

Re: [Goanet] Lourdes Miracles

--- On Fri, 8/22/08, Fr. Ivo C da Souza [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: ***I am reproducing the witness of those who have seen the white host being transformed into flesh and blood, thus confirming the words of Jesus of his real presence in the Eucharist through transubstantiation. I hope that the

[Goanet] Taleigao Goa

We should oppose intimidatory tactics employed at the Taleigao Gram Sabha by pro-mega project gangs; adamant on the destruction of the area, for their illegitimate profits. There should be no doubt of the active/major involvement of Taleigao MLA Mr. Babush Montserrate i.e. the alleged architect

[Goanet] People more important than infrastructure -NarayanMurthy

We need infrastructure and human resource at appropriate levels... from 1992, village schools teach Marathi and/or Konkani up to Std.IV and then shift to English medium of instruction in Std.V resulting in high failure rate. It has widened the gap between the haves and the have nots as the ones

[Goanet] The Remo in Moira Concert

Cheers Dears By Augusto Pinto The Remo in Moira Concert Dears, Moira is agog with excitement. The buzz is that Remo Fernandes, the pop idol of Goa is going to give a concert here. The most unbelievable part of the story is that it's a free concert!! Remo is not usually known to give

[Goanet] Dias Learning Centre

Kindly check the following link to know more about my Centre. The Webpage is under construction. The documentary on dyslexia produced by the Ministry of Education for the UAE will be attached shortly to this link. The interview on Dubai Eye Radio will be conducted in November and will be added

Re: [Goanet] Action Alert:Rajendra Kerker, Prerna Bindra held hostage on Fomento mines.

We are watching from far but like to salute and give our support to those who go all out for others sake , like our Seby/Floriano/Miguel/others who have already taken prompt initiative to see Rajendra n Prerna are freed ASAP. B.R Mario Rodrigues

[Goanet] Carlito's Way

The following write-up appeared in yesterday’s Herald 2day supplement: Carlito’s Way Playing a trumpet passionately for a span of more than 30 years is an extraordinary feat. And he being a Goan makes it all the more a big difference. Carlito Fernandes knows everything from the minute to

[Goanet] 'Gulab' Silver Jubilee Celebrations Launched in Kuwait

'Gulab' Silver Jubilee Celebrations Launched in Kuwait Report and photos at: http://www.goa-world.com/goa/gulab/index.htm Domingos Araujo

[Goanet] RAMADAN CUP 2008 GOAN FOOTBALL

FESTA ENTERTAINMENTS In Association with Iranian Sports Club, Dubai presents the COPA GOA 2008 Goan Inter-village Football Tournament POOL 'A' FR.AGNEL PILAR EK FC ST.ANTHONY'S MONTE DE GUIRIM SALIGAO GUNNERS MORJIM SPORTS CLUM RIBANDER SPORTS CLUB POOL 'B' SIOLIM UNION DUBAI NUVEM AL

Re: [Goanet] Mother Earth - Wendell Rodricks in Goa Today

Cecil-Tks for the email. Wendell I am ready to give more than 1 USD , not once, but several times, but NO, I will give ONLY 1USD so that the remaining 24 of a million also joins in. As GSRP always says we need small money from many , not more from few. My mouth still longs for FAT

Re: [Goanet] COMMENT: Look in the Mirror, Mr Gupta (by Venita Coelho)

Dears, The text below has appeared in the OPinionatED column of the HERALD todayu 18 August, 2008. It puts Sujay Gupta's PR campaign in the right perspective after he botched up the one on the Advalpal agitiation against mining and trying to paint the NGO's campaigning against mega housing

[Goanet] Need info from Goa

Monica is working on an article on Goa for a North American publication. Can somebody please assist Monica. Thank you - Bosco -- Forwarded message -- From: Monica Bhide [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Wed, Aug 20, 2008 at 4:11 PM Subject: Bosco.. can you help me... To: [EMAIL

[Goanet] OBITUARY - Mary Josephine D'Sa (Kuwait / Nagoa-Bardez, Goa)

C O N D O L E N C E S Dear Raymond D'Sa and family, Our condolences and prayers to Almighty to grant eternal rest to Mary. May the peace which comes from the memories of love shared, comfort you now and in the days ahead. In grief, Carmo Santos Family SANTOS UNITED - KUWAIT GOAN

[Goanet] It is just not so!

Hi All,   I just completed reading Cracking Da Vinci's Code - You have read the fiction, now read the facts.  The authors are James L Garlow and Peter Jones. ISBN 0-78144-165-X.  All those who have read Da Vinci Code (or author Dan Brown's (DB) interviews during the book promotion) and are

[Goanet] Xavier's News and Features, E-Service (XNFES): Our Goa University deserves The BEST

XAVIER'S NEWS FEATURES E-SERVICE (XNFES) Our Goa University deserves The BEST -- Newman Fernandes It was always the dream of a small state like Goa to have its own apex educational Centre, rather than to depend on a

[Goanet-News] Goa news for August 23, 2008

Goa News from Google News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** Bihar CM demands apology from Goa minister - The Statesman [Aug 20, 2008] PTI PATNA, Aug 20: A Goa minister's remark that there will be more beggars in the coastal state if trains linking