[Goanet-News] Goa news for September 8, 2008

2008-09-07 Thread Goanet News Service
Goa News from Google News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** Cruise operators want one good port of call in short run - Hindu Business Line [4 hours ago] Although Star Cruises did charge Rs 35000 for an executive room, most of the rooms were sold

[Goanet] Daily Grook #210

2008-09-07 Thread Francis Rodrigues
DAILY GROOK #210 __ FRENCH QUENCH __ by Francis Rodrigues messy exam math woes? mercy madam calc shows! _ puns word-play of all kinds, if you read between the lines! _

Re: [Goanet] Please identify these fruits (another)

2008-09-07 Thread Thaumaturgist
Joe Thank you for posting the photo for identification. I had been interested for the last few years to find out if this was available in India. I think this is MIMUSOPS BALATA. This little known fruit from the Sapotaceae family is also known as Achras balata with regional common names like

[Goanet] ESG announces Short Film Centre project on website

2008-09-07 Thread Goa's Pride www.goa-world.com
With the Memorandum of Understanding between the state and the central government for the International Film Festival of India 2008 still remaining to be signed, the Entertainment Society of Goa, challenging the �supremacy� of the directorate of film festivals over the organisation of the mega

[Goanet] BABUSH GIVEN ANOTHER 2 DAYS TO PROVE HIS SSC OR QUIT

2008-09-07 Thread Aires Rodrigues
Utt Goenkara has today extended to September 9th the deadline given to Mr. Atanasio Monserrate to prove his SSC or resign as Goa's Education Minister for having falsely filed an affidavit that he had passed S.S.C though he had not even completed 8th standard. Exactly 30 years ago on 7th

Re: [Goanet] the creeping culture of corruption in Goa.

2008-09-07 Thread Joe Lobo
When I read about reports on GoaNet about the average amount, in rupees, that Lamanis who operate illegaly on the tourist coastal belt in North Goa ( Calangute, Candolim and Baga ) have to pay the police , and the absence of any tourist police ( obviously

[Goanet] Gold silver articles/jewellery

2008-09-07 Thread puja bhargava
Greetings! For a research paper exploring the Fading Art of Goan Gold and Silver Smithy, I'm looking for help/suggestions/contacts for the following: * List of museums/ trusts/ individuals/ jewellers who may help gain a historical perspective in the goan gold and silver smithy from 16th to

Re: [Goanet] Manmohan lets Indians dow

2008-09-07 Thread Vidyadhar Gadgil
From: Sandeep Heble [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [Goanet] Manmohan lets Indians down I chose to counter the part where you averred that members of the Nehru clan would have dealt with the riots more sternly, a statement which, based on historical facts, appeared to be demonstrably false.

[Goanet] ORISSA: Hindutva's Violent History by Angana Chatterji

2008-09-07 Thread Goanet News
ORISSA : Hindutva's Violent History.by Angana Chatterji From Tehelka Magazine, Vol 5, Issue 35, Dated September 13, 2008 http://www.tehelka.com Hindutva's Violent History ANGANA CHATTERJI Anthropologist HINDUTVA'S PRODUCTION of culture and nation is often marked by savagery. On 23 August

[Goanet] Contacts: Dr. P. P. Shirodkar, former Director, Archives and Archaeology

2008-09-07 Thread puja bhargava
Urgently need the contacts of Dr. P. P. Shirodkar, former Director, Archives and Archaeology, Government of Goa. If anyone can help with that, I'll be really grateful.   Rgds, Puja Bhargava (New Delhi)

[Goanet] Orissa Victims Narrate Heart-rending Sufferings

2008-09-07 Thread Ancy D'Souza
Hi, You may be interested in these reports regarding Orissa Attacks. With regards Ancy Paladka Ancy S. D'Souza, Paladka E2-139 Diwan Apt III Vasai Road East Thane Dist - 401 210 Tel: 0250-2390225 Cell: 9320733213 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Orissa Victims Narrate Heart-rending Sufferings Report and

[Goanet] 'Aitaracheo Katkutleo' book release tomorrow

2008-09-07 Thread Goa's Pride www.goa-world.com
'Aitaracheo Katkutleo' book release tomorrow   PANJIM: 'Aitaracheo Katkutleo', a compilation of Konkani humorous and witty essays, will be released on September 8 at the hands of vetern Konknni writer Damodar Mauzo at a special function organised by United Club of Utorda at the Our Lady of

Re: [Goanet] Fwd: Visit of HE the Archbishop Patriarch of Goa

2008-09-07 Thread Seb dc
For Goans in the UAE His Grace Filipe Neri Ferrao will be on a visit to UAE also and will be here from 10 October to 19 October. Be blessed.. Seb From: Goan Community of Oman [EMAIL PROTECTED] *Dear Goans in Oman,* The Goan Community of Oman is happy to inform you that His Eminence The

Re: [Goanet] Contacts: Dr. P. P. Shirodkar, former Director, Archives and Archaeology

2008-09-07 Thread Frederick [FN] Noronha * फ्रेडरिक नोरोन्या
Dr P P Shirodkar, Vatsalya, 1628, B B Borkar Road, Alto Porvorim 403521. Phone +91-832-6524346 or 2414850. 2008/9/7 puja bhargava [EMAIL PROTECTED] Urgently need the contacts of Dr. P. P. Shirodkar, former Director, Archives and Archaeology, Government of Goa. If anyone can help with that,

[Goanet] On behalf of everyone at LESA we take this opportunity to convey our love and appreciation to all our teachers and wish them - A HAPPY TEACHERS DAY.

2008-09-07 Thread Goanet Reformat
-- Forwarded message -- From: L E S A - The Loyola Ex-Students Association, Margao, Goa [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2008/9/6 Subject: On behalf of everyone at LESA we take this opportunity to convey our love and appreciation to all our teachers and wish them - A HAPPY TEACHERS DAY. 5th

[Goanet] Goans seek action against Orissa violence perpetrators

2008-09-07 Thread Goanet News
Navhind Times, 7 Sep 2008 --- Goans seek action against Orissa violence perpetrators NT NETWORK PANAJI: The Solidarity Meeting organised by the Council for Social Justice and Peace at Institute Menezes Braganza Art Gallery, Panaji on Saturday evening demanded a comprehensive probe by the Central

Re: [Goanet] Fined for speaking Konkani

2008-09-07 Thread Paulo Colaco Dias
There are numerous advantages in speaking more than one language. Contrary to what people may think, studies have revealed that children are capable of learning many different languages at the same time very easily and excel in at least 2 of them. It is good that in Goa our children learn and

[Goanet] Lhasa Apso

2008-09-07 Thread William Campbell
I would like to thank Melinda Coutinho Powell for the information regarding who to contact about getting a Lhasa Apso and also goanet.org Thanks

[Goanet] Leisure boating looking up, marina at Goa likely by next year

2008-09-07 Thread D'Souza, Avelino
Leisure boating looking up, marina at Goa likely by next year 7 Sep, 2008, 0957 hrs IST, PTI MUMBAI : Leisure boating and coastal cruising look set to gain momentum in the country with two Indian and a British company joining hands to set up a 'marina' in Goa which would cater to 400 boats.

[Goanet] Ref: Fined for speaking Konkani

2008-09-07 Thread Freddy Fernandes
In Response to:Message: 8Date: Fri, 5 Sep 2008 02:53:10 -0700 (PDT)From: Carvalho lt;[EMAIL PROTECTED]gt;Subject: Re: [Goanet] Fined for speaking KonkaniTo: Goa's premiere mailing list, estb. 1994!lt;goanet@lists.goanet.orggt;Message-ID: lt;[EMAIL PROTECTED]gt;Content-Type: text/plain;

[Goanet] Congratulations to Lino B. Dourado !!

2008-09-07 Thread Goan Cultural Centre
**http://www.kodakgallery.com/PhotoView.jsp?UV=146420111745_243196088605collid=92109546505.801447928605.1220786283236photoid=601447928605folderid=0amp;view=1amp;page=1amp;sort_order=amp;albumsperpage=amp;navfolderid=2008 *Congratulations to Lino B. Dourado !!* [image: photo] *The Chairman,

[Goanet] [JudeSundayReflections] Twenty-fourth Sunday of the Year

2008-09-07 Thread Jude Botelho
6-Sept-2008   Dear Friend,   We often grumble that life is not fair and we tend to keep a record of wrongs done to us by others. We even wait for the opportunity to get even and to hit back at those who have hurt us. If we are powerless, we even ask God to do the job for us! As believers we

[Goanet] REVIEW: Small State, big attitude (Rahul Srivastava)

2008-09-07 Thread Goanet News
Small State, big attitude RAHUL SRIVASTAVA Goa may be a backpacker's paradise. But it also has one of the most cosmopolitan and heady public spheres, thanks to an engaging acceptance of eccentrics, ideologues as well as classical minds. Photo: Paul Noronha Vibrant and colourful: No fake

[Goanet] Tiatro NATTOK in Frankfurt Germany Vito [EMAIL PROTECTED]

2008-09-07 Thread Goanet Reformat
Vito [EMAIL PROTECTED] NATTOK mesmerizes Frankfurt John D'Silva and his troupe, after making a premiere in London, landed in Frankfurt to put up his show in his brand new drama ‚NATTOK'. The hall was packed to capacity with people coming from far away places and John did not disappoint

[Goanet] Security agencies mull banning Sanatan Sanstha

2008-09-07 Thread marshallmendonza
Security agencies mull banning Sanatan Sanstha 6 Sep 2008, 0708 hrs IST, Mateen Hafeez ,TNN MUMBAI: The anti-terrorism squad (ATS) and the state intelligence department (SID) are busy discussing if the Sanatan Sanstha, a Hindu revivalist group and sister organisation of the Hindu Janjagruti

[Goanet] REVIEW: Goa : Aparanta : Land Beyond End. Book Review (Hindu)

2008-09-07 Thread Goanet News
http://www.hindu.com/mag/2009/09/17/stories/2006061750030100.htm Many histories ZERIN ANKLESARIA The various strands of Goa's composite culture are all strung together here. Rich architectural heritage: The interior of a Goan home (Photo reproduced from the book). We tend to think of Goa as a

Re: [Goanet] All aboard for a royal ride

2008-09-07 Thread Mervyn Lobo
Philip, Goa will never get a proper airport if the decision is left to local politicians. The centre knows that if India is to develop, it requires massive expenditure on infrastructure. India desperately needs to build roads, airports and ports. Thankfully, the centre is not opposed to BOT

[Goanet] Birding issues...

2008-09-07 Thread Frederick [FN] Noronha * फ्रेडरिक नोरोन्या
Forum to discuss birding issues in Goa: http://feathertouched.freeforums.org/ -- FN * Independent Journalist http://fn.goa-india.org Blog: http://fredericknoronha.wordpress.com Tech links from South Asia: http://twitter.com/fn

[Goanet] Talking Photos: Tiatr HI MAIM KONNACHI?

2008-09-07 Thread JoeGoaUk
Recently Mario Menezes celebrated last show silver jubilee Tiatr ‘Hi Maim Konnachi’ at Pai Tiatrist Hall, Margao. Micky Pacheco was the Chief Guest Sorry, no video HMK had actors like Janet, Sally, Joana, Filip Almeida, Bobet, Wilson-Sharon, Peter-Roshan, Francis de Tuem etc etc Here are

[Goanet] Frankfurt

2008-09-07 Thread Viviana
Can anyone help me with info on a reasonable hotel in Frankfurt, Germany? Tks, Viviana

[Goanet] O Dear Dears

2008-09-07 Thread augusto pinto
Dears In Goanet Digest, Vol 3, Issue 1140: Roland Francis [EMAIL PROTECTED] in the thread A Need To Soothe the Mind whilst responding to some comments made by Miguel Braganza, made the following brutish comments: One more request: Please stop calling us dears, a kind of a gay, wimpish,

[Goanet] The creeping culture of corruption in Goa.

2008-09-07 Thread ignatius fernandes
Dear Sir, In 2001 my two brothers and our two cousins who live in Goa decided to demolish our ancestral house and build a modern flats. First of all we found that the house was in my father' name who had expired about three years ago. To get the house in our name it took us nearly three

[Goanet] Goa news for September 8, 2008

2008-09-07 Thread Goanet News Service
Goa News from Google News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** Cruise operators want one good port of call in short run - Hindu Business Line [4 hours ago] Although Star Cruises did charge Rs 35000 for an executive room, most of the rooms were sold

[Goanet] Putting Goa on the map!

2008-09-07 Thread Frederick [FN] Noronha * फ्रेडरिक नोरोन्या
Thanks to Anibel for this note: Thought you (and others) might be interested in thisand someone could make sure that Goa is on the map ... in detail! Google has announced the launch of its Map Maker application in India. The application which was conceived and developed by an Indian

[Goanet] Here's the other ID / Please identify these fruits

2008-09-07 Thread Thaumaturgist
Joe Those small red fruits in the link below http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk1/2812074248/sizes/l/ are SYZYGIUM FRUITICOSUM (EUGENIA FRUITICOSA) In Bengal, and in Bangladesh, they are called BonJaam (wild jamun) or PetiJaam or TitiJaam. Asit K. Ghosh Rockledge, Florida, USA

[Goanet] new id of carmel chicalimGoa

2008-09-07 Thread Therese Marie
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Re: [Goanet] Lhasa Apso

2008-09-07 Thread Frederick [FN] Noronha * फ्रेडरिक नोरोन्या
2008/9/7 William Campbell [EMAIL PROTECTED]: I would like to thank Melinda Coutinho Powell for the information regarding who to contact about getting a Lhasa Apso and also goanet.org Thanks Indeed! Goanet used to be a very helpful community once :-) May I quote myself quoting someone else, in