SHOULD HIND SWARAJ OF MAHATMA GANDHI ALSO BE BANNED FOR BREACH OF PRIVILEGE?
HAS THE GOVERNMENT GOT GUTS TO DO IT? 62 years later this democracy of the
people, by the people and for the people has been turned against the people.
Hiding behind a wall of Privileges, elected representatives mock
. We also made it known that the leaders of GPDF will not
enjoy the same trust and goodwill in future even though we will continue to
back the forum in the larger interest of local self-governance.
-soter
try
potraying himself as an expert on grass-root activism affairs and a human
relations manager. We have enough sincere and committed colleagues to guide us
in what is apporpriate and not.
-soter
this TOI report as a model of a news
report for other news reporters in Goa? From the news reports of yesterday's
meeting that appeared in today's English and Marathi press, which of the
report(s) would Frederick the great journalist recomend as a model? Very sad
revelation!
-soter
WISHING THE CHIEF MINISTER, PWD MINISTER THE BAND OF FORTY .. A HAPPY
GANESH CHATURTHI WITHOUT WATER SUPPLY TO US IN PORVORIM FOR THE THIRD
CONSECUTIVE DAY.
This is the first time in my 37 years of residing in Porvorim that we have been
dry for Ganesh Chaturthi. No water supply on
in the cyber world. While there are so many pressing social
issues confronting Goa that needs urgent attention, it is interesting that some
people are distracting the public on church properties.
-soter
others have started grooming themselves for next State elections.
-soter
and minds open. We suddenly
have new Ramponkars fishing in Goa's troubled political waters.
-soter
from today.
Jai Ho! Jai Goa!
-soter
of the issue for goans to
chew is therefore quite obvious.
If Goa is to be saved it is a must that goans begin to decipher what is a
genuine and more pressing issue to focus upon from those issues bliown out of
proportion to systematically deflect public attention.
-Soter D'Souza
Babush's clean sweep in the Taleigao panchayat elections is not a verdict
against or in favour of corrupt politicians. It is a verdict against the elite
forces who think they know what is best for Goa and the rest of the villagers
are a bunch of idiots. The lower classes are ridiculed for
could well
do wihout these lopsided hired intelligencia.
Soter D'Souza
Socorro
Will the results of the 2009 Lok Sabha Elections be any different in Goa? At
present it looks as if the same rascals will be back in the saddle. As long as
it remains a fight between Congress/NCP and BJP with UGDP playing monkey in the
middle, goa's future will continue to be grim. It is not
but no
problem in voting their trusted collaborators, what is the difference? So is
this not all about 'Kator' (scissors) a symbol that rightly fits the UGDP and
appropriate for the gullible goykar?
-Soter D'Souza
by mergerist
hoodlums. Will we make June 6 that defining day in the history of Goa when
Goans will give a fitting answer to mergerist and communal agendas?
-Soter D'souza
Socorro
Digvijay Singh slams Ramdev's luxurious Satyagrah
http://english.samaylive.com/nation-news/676488066/digvijay-singh-slams-ramdev-s-luxurious-satyagrah.html
Nothing wrong in Ritambhara sharing dais with Ramdev: Hegde
PTI | 01:06 PM,Jun 04,2011
Maidan in Panaji
is just a mock drill for an Ayodya type assault on Indian democracy.
-Soter D.
it comes to power?
-Soter D.
Thank you joe Goa for some pics on the Azad maidan meeting. What we are
concerned is the presence of a Catholic priest sharing a platform with S.
Velingkar of RSS and others.
-Soter D.
, Gurus and Sadhus
to once again fool the unsuspecting people of this country.
-Soter D.
is paying the price in an ICU for the
political ambitions of a political party.
By riding on some deflated priests the divisive forces seek to give their Goa
yatara a secular look. But all are not fools.
-Soter D.
. And once again a true Goan businessman
refused to down his shutters despite threats. That the close aides of Digambar
Kamat were in the forefront of the Bandh and burning effigies of Manmohan
Singh. Shame, Shame Digambar!
-Soter D'
by citizens in
social and political action, then it looks like India may lose its way to
religous fundamentalism.
Soter D.
Baba Ramdev threatens to arm supporters
Throwing a new challenge at the UPA government, yoga guru Baba Ramdev has
announced that he would give arms training to 11,000 young men and women - for
self-defence - if the government repeats the 'Ramlila Ground incident' in
future.
Addressing his
the Naguesh, Shashikala,
Satish,...need to be exposed if the peace, harmony and culture of Goa is to
be preserved. Long live Remo!
-Soter D
pan into the fire. That corruption will
be abolished and Swiss bank money will return to abolish poverty in Bharat,
forget it.
-Soter D.
Some People-friendly governance steps that Goans may like to demand from their
Government.
http://groups.google.com/group/socialactionfoundationforequity/browse_thread/thread/b495a348b0bc8149
-Soter D.
dictates the agendas
and news trends? Looks as if there are various seasons in activism. When
monsoon is over, winter catches up?
-Soter D.
be set down as ignorant folly. We reap
exactly as we sow.
-Soter D.
-
Have The Pseudo Warriors Behind Anna Hazare Heard of Irom Sharmila?
by Gnani Sankaran April 10, 2011 06:54
Dear pseudo comrades, have you heared of Irom Sharmila , fasting not for one or
two days, but a full decade, with absolutely no media hype.
It was fashionable to be patriotic during
Irom Sharmila's silent resilience ignored
CNN-IBN
Updated Jun 10, 2011 at 10:06pm IST
New Delhi: When it comes to fasts and dharnas, popularity clearly matters. Baba
Ramdev and Anna Hazare hog the public limelight and the Centre's attention but
a woman who has been on a fast in Manipur against
Congress launches campaign against Hazare, Ramdev
PTI
Senior Congress leader and Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee on Sunday hit out
at Anna Hazare and Ramdev over the civil society's anti-corruption movement,
accusing them of undermining democratic institutions and did not spare the BJP
Swami Adhokshjanand demands probe into Ramdev's assets
Dehra Dun, Jun 12 (PTI)
Accusing Ramdev of acquiring illegal assets, Shankaracharya of Govardhanpeeth
Swami Adhokshjanand today demanded a probe into the wealth of the yoga guru.
He (Ramdev) takes the names of revolutionaries but his deeds
An unsung hero-Swami Nigamanand dies after 73 days of fast
New Delhi. Jun 14: This definitely seem to be the season of fasts, when the
non-violent method of protest is becoming the most popular method adopted by
the civil society. But it remains a fact that not all fast's get the attention
it
383 wetland areas identified in State
SHWETA KAMAT
shw...@herald-goa.com
Panjim: Wetland Atlas of India, the satellite based imagery, has identified 383
wetland areas in Goa with river and stream leading the chart. The state has
21337 hectare land under wetland.
As per the National Wetland
assembledin
cities across the country does not give them a right to speak and decide on
behalf of the whole of civil society. The fact that they threw transparency and
participatory procedures to the wind imposing their nominees on the PAC is
enough proof of their political ideology.
-Soter D.
be
content with is the Cyber Revolution of Goa.
Yeh hi hai Goy (not Goa) Kranti din, Baby!
-Soter D.
surnames can be drawn into arguments based on caste
paranoia and fear, but it is a cardinal sin to drag a migrant surname into
any argument.
-Soter D.
it
with other religions and castes. Is it true that the dalits joinned the
upper castes to eliminate the muslims in Gujarat?
When money, power and land becomes the God anything is possible.
-Soter D
S. Helekar replied:
Reason and sanity demand that one ought not to believe in conspiracy
theories. One also ought to refrain from dragging in accusations of murders
by namesakes and insinuating names of people of communities, regions and
religions other than one's own into a rational
. So could the concerns and
warnings from some sincere non-goans who live here of such North Indian culture
of violence taking hold also be biased?
-Soter D
divide.
Only time reveals the truth just like the Hazare-Ramdev-BJP-VHP--?
connnections.
But Truth definitely manifests itself sooner or later.
-Soter D.
. Their masks have started
hanging half way.
In the days to come the people of Goa will give a befitting reply to these
forces.
-Soter D.
go around Helekar bab and see for yourself if you have any eyes and
ears in place. I never in the least expect you to take me for my word and my
wisdom. Lest you may be also accused of being an anti-national and an out
caste.
-Soter D.
even fool some of the people all of the time;
but you can't fool all of the people all of the time.
-Soter D.
, since when has
konkani become Babu's mother tongue?
-Soter D.
is much
beyond than what meets the eye. For those whose stomachs are full, the idea of
a fast could be attractive and the prospects of a Lok Pal Bill could be
entertaining.
-Soter D.
were hopping around churches in Salcete
under the pretext of creating awareness on the RP-2011 before they were
confronted by Soter and Miguel of the GBA at the T.B. Cunha Hall in Panjim. He
forgets his repeated adventures in taking the support of Fr. Maverick of CSJP
until he miserably failed
got a
smile back on their face. Goa has lost a good priest in the process but some
other needy diocese has gained. God's ways are strange. We wish Fr. Newton
well.
-Soter D.
IT'S DANGEROUS TO FISH AND BATHE IN THE MANDOVI, ZUARI: NIO
GERARD DE SOUZA
Permitted Coliform Count: 5/ml. In some places on the Mandovi it is 1900/ml
ger...@herald-goa.com
PANJIM: Scientists of the National Institute of Oceanography have discovered
waters in Goa's two main rivers Mandovi,
NEW DELHI: Taking their fight for the Lokpal Bill to political parties, the
Anna Hazare team on Friday met BJP veteran L K Advani and CPI leader A B
Bardhan. India Against Corruption (IAC) members including Kiran Bedi, Arvind
Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia had a brief meeting with Advani regarding
from Goa's politics in the coming
elections.
-Soter D.
. But that would be
unfortunate. In it??
Soter replies:
Floriano bab, Soter has not forgotten some more adventures of the one-eyed
jackal Bhatikar who did not support Mathany's GMAS because Parrikar was on
board. He launched Nitoll Jinn to cleanse Goa of the Parrikar government in
2003-2004 probably
followers. Or else
it will be like the as corrupt BJP pointing fingers at the Congress.
-Soter D.
to abuse females, is it this Floriano wants to say?
In other words Floriano is admitting that lay people in Goa are not bound by
any morals. This is exactly the double standards I am speaking about. one
for me and another for others.
-Soter D.
Easy availability of drugs, alcohol in state worries church
TNN | Jun 26, 2011, 12.18pm IST
PANAJI: The social arm of the Catholic church, Council for Justice and Peace
(CSJP), has expressed deep concern over the rampant abuse of drugs in Goan
society.
Goa, famous the world over because of its
Keep PM, higher judiciary out of Lokpal: ex-CJI
Karan Thapar: With the Lokpal issue continuing to dominate the news, we present
the views of one India's greatest jurists and a long time advocate in judicial
accountability former chief justice of India Jagdish Sharan Verma. Justice
Verma, let me
to
protect Herald. Foregoing their xit coddi newspaper in the morning for saving
Goa. If not, it looks like Herald is slipping into the controls of the mining,
real estate and industry cartel in the State.
-Soter D.
CSJP voices concern over rampant abuse of drugs
Published on: June 27, 2011 - 01:28
PANAJI: The Council for Social Justice and Peace (CSJP) on Drug Abuse and
Illicit Drug Trafficking Day has voiced its deep concern over the rampant
abuse of drugs in Goan society.
CSJP has urged the people to
Inspector of Anti Narcotics Cell among five held in rave raid
Five persons, including an inspector of Mumbai's Anti Narcotics Cell, were on
Monday arrested in connection with the raid on a rave party held in Raigad
district.
Five persons, including inspector Anil Jadhav of Mumbai's Anti
Foxy arguments below aren't they? Looks like the prowling fox is throwing
mining dust in our eyes and shedding innocent looking tears. Sorry, some of us
are not born today.
That the demand for English MoI came from a small section of coastal people
dominated by catholics and Church run
Falacy No 1: Their motivation came from the fact that the catholic community
was preferring private English schools in preference to church run Konkani
schools, a genuine reason.
Falacy No: 2 But unfortunately it happened just a year before the scheduled
legislative
assembly elections. It
mouther
rarefied political fringe, over-represented on Goanet and in the Goan media Is
what Rajendra wrote a secular thought?
-Soter D.
by the 'Bharatiya Sanvidhan'.
2. Who are the we referred to below? Are they politicians, political
activists or members of a political party? If so, which party and which
ideology? Is Soter a leader/representative of this organization/party?
Reply:
To whomsoever it may apply. It is meant
SIB's Gujarat riots records destroyed: Modi govt
The telephone call records, registers of officers' movement and vehicle log
books of the State Intelligence Bureau (SIB) pertaining to the period of 2002
communal riots were destroyed in 2007, the Gujarat government said today.
S B Vakil,
Now with the GPCC declaring its support for government grants to English medium
schools at the primary level, there can be no doubt that the anti-Congress
league will be left with no choice but to oppose and discredit the policy. As
the konkani saying goes, Bhikareak khoim bhikareachi nosai. So
forward the agendas of these
rabied forces by very often associating with them under the camouflage of
Saving Goa. We Goans cannot save our families and are trumpeting the cause
of Saving Goa?
-Soter D.
TEAM HERALD
teamher...@herald-goa.com
PANJIM: Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) has reiterated its demand that
Digambar Kamat-led Government should reverse its decision on Medium of
Instruction (MoI). The party, however, has said that the issue would not be
entangled with their stand on Rajya
Cong decision on MoI direct attack on culture, tradition: BJP
TEAM HERALD
teamher...@herald-goa.com
PANJIM: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Saturday said that giving elementary
education in English is like 'replacing mother's milk with chicken soup and
fish.'
Tarun Vijay, veteran
their agenda is enough demonstration
of their nervousness. Goans will definitely give a befitting political reply to
their Goan hosts of the touts who are flown into Goa for disturbing the harmony
and peace.
-Soter D.
.
-Soter D.
a right to
making their independent choices.
-Soter
and more showrooms and
service stations being set up. Parallel roads of 10 metres which were earlier
notified on both sides of the NH were gradually denotified to facilitate
builders. Coupled with all this is the reckless driving with absolutely no
respect for basic road rules.
-Soter D'Souza
AHMEDABAD: A place is judged by its hygiene level for its cool quotient. Nature
has given Goa scenic spots in abundance, the waters, a lush green land, serene
views, et al. The Portuguese left behind some very cute buildings. But we have
not been able to handle it over a period of time. We have
Can someone tell me what the word kirke' used by several Goan Hindus means?
Who does it refer to? One hears it being used quite often in BJP and HJS
circles.
-Soter D.
in private schools are often happy
hunting grounds for aspiring politicians. A cocktail of Communalism and
Politics is being systematically hired to protect commercial interests. The
controversy is all about Pockets and Power, isn't it?
-Soter D.
there is no
Mother in any State of this Indian Union which has a forked tongue like the one
in Goa. Many of them have surrendered to fascism to save their forked mother
tongue.
-Soter D
?
-Soter D.
their fair share of carnal and monetary derivations from such crisis from time
to time.
-Soter D.
must be
reprimanded.
-Soter
Hindu militants storm Catholic school, demand enrollment for children
By Catholic News Service
VATICAN CITY - About 50 Hindu extremists burst into a Catholic school in
Belgaum, Karnataka,demanding enrollment for two children, the Vatican
missionary news agency Fides reported.
The episode
more like the Bekhar andi Broxtt Soitanacho
Manch?
-Soter D.
to add one more vocation to the list of teacher andpriest, and
that is the parent. The parent corrects the child because it is his/her
duty.
Do parents always follow what they preach to their children?
That is why the saying, Sermanv porjek, oniek nhoi
-Soter D.
the aam admi
disciplines himself/herself there can be no desired change. Till then all one
can expect is old wine in new bottles. It has to be either Pepsi or Coke.
This is pessimism isn't it?
-Soter DSouza
works?
-soter
. It must be noted that the counsel
representing this group was the Advocate General during the BJP rule. And as
the discrimination and perpetration of injustice gets continued by Goa's own
divisive forces, the future of Goans is under threat.
-Soter D.
Bangalore: A circular issued by the Karanataka government has asked teachers to
set aside three hours a week for classes on the Bhagwad Gita, which hasn't gone
down well with the 8,600 minority schools in the State. Education Minister
Vishveshwar Hegde Kageri said that any protestors to the
Just a clarification;
The phrase in my earlier post It must be noted that the counsel representing
this group was the Advocate General during the BJP rule. was an error and
stands withdrawn.
by the BJP government.
This fight against corruption has all turned out to be a politics of the pot
calling the kettle black. It is a case of one beggar envying the other, licking
his lips just imagining the amount of kick backs the other must be pocketing.
-Soter
Besides other replies Dr. Anil wrote:
Can Soter now please advise us how come the Kangress govt when submitting
the affidavit to the high court in the MOI case forgot over a thousand
primary Konkani and Marathi schools and just submitted a false 90% support
for English as MOI when this was from
said there is something wrong with the Bhagvad Gita is wrong? Will
the Bible and Koran also also be introduced to impart moral values in
Karnataka?
We all had a choice between religion and moral science classes in schools
but nothing got imposed on anyone.
-Soter
The Gita cannot be the only prescribed National Holy Book in this country. What
I was speaking about is whether the BJP is ready to accept that all scriptures
offer moral guidance. Even if it was optional, why only one scripture and not a
choice between more.
-Soter
NOT 90%... ONLY 50% OPT FOR ENGLISH AS MoI
TEAM HERALD
teamher...@herald-goa.com
PANJIM:
With proformas on undertakings given by parents from all 11 talukas reaching
the education department, the picture on Medium of Instruction now seems to be
clear. Most parents whose children are studying
.
And the Anna, kejriwal and Bedi are stumped not knowing how to respond.
-Soter
PONDA: Ponda has seen a 30% rise in suicide death cases in the first half of
2011, as compared to such cases registered in the corresponding period in 2010.
Data from Ponda police states that 27 persons committed suicide in the first
six months of 2011. This is an increase of six cases, as the
a lesson or two in driving or discipline?
You are definitely not a local dear. How can you ever be one when arrogance and
ego gets sold under your name and on the number plate?
-Soter D
?
-Soter D.
MORAL RESPONSIBILITY OF THOSE IN GOVERNMENT
VATICAN CITY, 24 JUL 2011 (VIS) - In his remarks before praying the Angelus
this morning, Benedict XVI commented on the first reading from today's liturgy,
a passage from the Book of Kings in which Solomon, ascending the throne, asks
God for an
Herald 27/7/2011
SURAJ NANDREKAR
CALANGUTE: The Goa police have done it again. They have once again washed their
hands off of the flourishing drugs and prostitution trade in the northern belt
and put the onus on the village panchayats to tackle the menace
Herald had exposed the letter by the
Anil wrote:
I think Soter forgot to mention a small detail. This guy is a CHRISTIAN
FUNDAMENTALIST. He has based his philosophy on medieval 'Crusaders'.That is
what the authorities in Norway, who should know better, have told the world
media. So, if any 'pink chaddis' are to be displayed
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