Re: [Goanet] [GRN] Goan food in Bassein

2021-03-02 Thread Eugene Correia
Is it not "noteres", the Portuguese Christians. During the Golden Jubilee of Queen Victoria, these Christians asked the British to be called "East Indians." Even children of mixed parentage, Indo-British, in Madras, now Chennai, and Calcutta now Kolkata, were called East Indians, then later they

[Goanet] new nationalism

2019-04-10 Thread Eugene Correia
March/April 2019 Issue What’s Inside Nationalism drove some of the greatest crimes in history. Now it's back with a vengeance. By Gideon Rose

Re: [Goanet] The late John D'Souza

2019-03-27 Thread Eugene Correia
the stuff from John's basement. He saud he would get in touch with me. Wait Nd see if like-minded people can salvage the GAC and make it a real testimony to Jihn's memory and his devotion to "tracing our roots", the motto of the GAC. Eugene. Correia Sent from my iPad > On Mar 26

Re: [Goanet] John J. D'Souza Norman Da Costa Merwin D'Z

2019-03-25 Thread Eugene Correia
umbrella. To me, JJD regained his Goan soul later in his life and he tried to do the best he could to the community in his sunset years. One leading pioneers of Goan society here said to me that John was MIssing in Action when he was a professional worker but devoted his time for community activi

Re: [Goanet] (no subject)

2019-03-24 Thread Eugene Correia
When Aires writes about morality and integrity it makes me laugh. Also being cosy with some politicians and then disparaging them when they fall apart is a trait one observes in Aires. I, for one, find it hard to swallow his saying politics is "a scoundrel's last resort." Well, sermonising on

Re: [Goanet] John J DSouza... sad to hear of his passing

2019-03-21 Thread Eugene Correia
e with him on issues relating to our community here, and he was sincere about it in his own way by starting Goan Voice website which he ran for many years. RIP, John. Eugene Correia On Thu, Mar 21, 2019 at 1:03 PM AF P wrote: > He parked himself at my Goan Books Stall at community events and we had

Re: [Goanet] The History-Maker and the Historian

2019-02-27 Thread Eugene Correia
hange, edited by Prof Narendra Wagle and George Coelho. Wagle was Head of South Asian Dept, UoT, and Coelho was, I belueve, attached ti the BpNaval Hospital in Washington, DC Eugene Correia --- On Tue, Feb 26, 2019 at 8:09 AM Eugene Correia wrote: > Gilbert deserves to have his say

Re: [Goanet] Late Dr. Teotonio de Souza

2019-02-27 Thread Eugene Correia
What's the second part of his life got to do with the discussion on Goan history? His body was laid in the church. Vatican has said that celibacy will continue. End of matter. Eugene On Tue, Feb 26, 2019 at 5:10 PM E DeSousa wrote: > John Nazareth writes: > > To: "Goa's premiere mailing

Re: [Goanet] Late Dr zteo

2019-02-26 Thread Eugene Correia
Dear Gilbert, since John explained that it was his wife who blurted out the question, I can only see that she was "insensitive" and "ignorant" of Teo's writings. To me, I don't see why Teo failed to answer because he would have to give details. I had lunch with him in Lisbon and duscuseed many

Re: [Goanet] The History-Maker and the Historian

2019-02-26 Thread Eugene Correia
Gilbert deserves to have his say. His views can be debated. Teo was not polemically against SFX, but in the light of the Inquisition SFX is seen as the progenitor of thus sorry chapter in Christianity. SFX may have personally presided over it, but the Jesuits were resonsible. I heard David

Re: [Goanet] Late Dr. Teotónio de Souza

2019-02-26 Thread Eugene Correia
. But if one raises issues against the Church, > you will feel its wrath.” > And then he added: “I served Jesus for 26 of the best years of my life. Jesus > will not forget me.” > Amen > > John > > -Original Message- > From: Goanet [mailto:goanet-boun...@lis

Re: [Goanet] Late Dr. Teotónio de Souza

2019-02-25 Thread Eugene Correia
tand that I do not feel at all motivated to send you a video chat as you request." I would add: Where are the new generations of Canadian Goans and what do they feel and do for Goa they presumably cherish? Teotonio R. de Souza - Eugene Correia On Mon, Feb 25, 2019 at 2:00 AM Eugene Correia

Re: [Goanet] Dr. Teo -- Maker of history

2019-02-25 Thread Eugene Correia
ow that Teo is no more, his works remain to be dissected or challenged. Fred's essay is repeated in the Feschirift, published 12 years ago, on Teo's 60th birthday. Eugene Correia Sent from my iPad

Re: [Goanet] Goan Tit-Bits of Bygone Days (Armand Rodrigues)

2019-02-25 Thread Eugene Correia
der). And tidbit is not so new itself; > it was well established in American English by the early 1800s. > https://grammarist.com/spelling/tidbit-titbit/ > >> On Mon, 25 Feb 2019 at 11:56, Eugene Correia >> wrote: >> >> Goa's "tits"? A don't mind t

Re: [Goanet] Late Dr. Teotónio de Souza

2019-02-25 Thread Eugene Correia
Why should have Dr. Teo tell him? That's personal and he was right to be evasive. Was John interviewing him on his personal life or in context of the 1st Int'l Goan Convention's 30th anniversary? If John wants to know the answer, let him try the Superior-General of the Jesuits. Let me ask

Re: [Goanet] NOT WITH ME ANYMORE

2019-02-25 Thread Eugene Correia
Celibacy is not an option, as the Vatican thinks so. Any other suggestions? Let those who left the Church be rejoice,including Atheists. Why are they so worried if the Church is going through hell? Eugene . Sent from my iPad

Re: [Goanet] Goan Tit-Bits of Bygone Days (Armand Rodrigues)

2019-02-24 Thread Eugene Correia
Goa's "tits"? A don't mind the "bits", morsels of pao. haha Eugene Sent from my iPad > On Feb 24, 2019, at 1:28 PM, Goanet Reader wrote: > > By Armand Rodrigues > acrod...@bell.net > > Dozing under a banyan tree in the noon-day sun, one's > thoughts can stray well into the past, in Goa. Some

Re: [Goanet] OBITUARY: Teotonio R. de Souza, one of Goa's foremost historians

2019-02-24 Thread Eugene Correia
e vultures or the scavengers can descend. Eugene Correia Sent from my iPad > On Feb 24, 2019, at 2:08 PM, Goanet Obits wrote: > > his

Re: [Goanet] Not With Me Anymore

2019-02-24 Thread Eugene Correia
Where does Virginia's statement appears? As for the sexual issue, some Cardinals have spokem strongly at the current summit in Rome. The pope is to issue new guidelines. Perhaps, the oath of "pontifucal secret" will be scrapped. The Vatican is now taking steps to curb such widespread menace.

Re: [Goanet] Radio Mango Toronto. Gone!

2019-02-23 Thread Eugene Correia
icle you wrote in the > Navhind Times. Articles in that rag are only as good as those who write them. > There is no verification or vetting done there to ferret out the facts, I am > sure. > > Roland. > Toronto. > > >> On Feb 22, 2019, at 8:27 PM, Eugene Correia wrote: >> &

Re: [Goanet] Radio Mango Toronto. Gone!

2019-02-22 Thread Eugene Correia
At least some Goans got the Radio Mango award, which the some winners proclaimed loudly for the world to hear. Some got glowing write-ups from friends/admirers on Goan forums, and some went to get bug media soace in Goan newspapers. One triatrist is flogging "legend" as said by Radio Mango.

Re: [Goanet] Radio Mango Toronto. Gone!

2019-02-22 Thread Eugene Correia
With all due respect to the efforts behind the show, there seemed no tangible support to it from the vast Goa-Mangalorean diaspora. Punjabi-language rafio shiws are making waves in Toronto because the tide of immigrant Punjabis help to sustain it. Fact is, Konkani isn't the language even

[Goanet] Teo's death

2019-02-21 Thread Eugene Correia
I saw a brief news of Teo's death on OHeraldo front page but failed to see news of his death on other dailies. Did I miss them? I expected bigger soace for Teo in OHeraldo where he wrote a column. He also wrote for The Goan. I wish newspapers devote st least half-page to photos and tributes at

Re: [Goanet] Sad news: Dr Teotonio R de Souza is no more...

2019-02-20 Thread Eugene Correia
. Goodbye dear Teo, my world will be much poorer without you. You occasionally emails used to make me happy. RIP, Teo Eugene Correia On Wed, Feb 20, 2019 at 12:52 PM Frederick Noronha < fredericknoron...@gmail.com> wrote: > Dear all, I'm sorry to be the bearer of sad news. Dr Teotonio R

Re: [Goanet] Cyril Ferrao first Goan professional coach

2019-02-10 Thread Eugene Correia
Good tribute to a person who I enjoyed talking football. I agree that Cyril was dedicated in his mission to provide coaching to youngsters. If I remember correctly, Cyril died following a snake bite. Am I right, Nelson? He was a good player. I know Aniceto Fernandes was good to him but didn't

Re: [Goanet] Medical directory

2019-02-05 Thread Eugene Correia
either say yes or no. Eugene Correia On Tue, Feb 5, 2019 at 5:22 AM Frederick Noronha < fredericknoron...@gmail.com> wrote: > In the interest of peace and sanity, it's probably best not to bring > disputes in from other online networks onto Goanet. FN > > > > On Tue, 5 F

[Goanet] Medical directory

2019-02-05 Thread Eugene Correia
Is there Goa's online directory of medical doctors? Is there a Dr. Ferdinando Dos Reis Falcao in Margao? He is supposed to be "main admin" of Goan Politics FB page. Any info woukd be highly appreciated. Eugene Correia Sent from my iPad

Re: [Goanet] GOANET: ONLY GOD CAN SILENCE ME

2019-01-19 Thread Eugene Correia
Why God in this discussion? Why blame God for the ills of the. state or which direction it's going? I don't see why the govt. is NOT muzzling other dissident or critical voices. Eugene Sent from my iPad > On Jan 19, 2019, at 1:23 PM, Stephen Dias wrote: > > DEAR Airesbab > > DO you

Re: [Goanet] ONLY GOD CAN SILENCE ME

2019-01-19 Thread Eugene Correia
i, fir one, doesn't consider you much different than Parrikar ibpn trying to show your power. Remember, you tried to throw me out of GOA, which you had just joined. The reason: an innocuous piece Inwrote in which I said Churchill owned a trawler. You went to some GOA members to support you in

[Goanet] Highlighting Goan diaspora issues

2019-01-04 Thread Eugene Correia
of Zulema D'Souza, the president of the International Goan Organisation (IG0), on the list of those registered to attend the Goanetters' Meet. One could suggest to IGO to act on such matters if only it was practically alive. Eugene Correia Sent from my iPad

Re: [Goanet] GOANET SILVER JUBILEE - DEC. 29th, 2019

2019-01-04 Thread Eugene Correia
Since this annoucement hasn't come from Fred or Herman, I want to know if the decision was taken at the recent Goanetters' meet in Goa. Has a special committee formed to undertake the work of putting up this planned "gliterring" event, and also how the cost of this event will be m

Re: [Goanet] Goanet meet

2019-01-02 Thread Eugene Correia
on pushing the govt to act. Eugene Correia Sent from my iPad

Re: [Goanet] [Goanet-News] Annual Goa Sudharop and Goanetters Meet-Up: Sunday, Dec 30, 2018

2018-12-28 Thread Eugene Correia
I never saw some of these people ever post to Goanet. They have come out of the woodwork, I suppose. Wishing the best. Eugene Sent from my iPad > On Dec 27, 2018, at 3:01 PM, Francis Rodrigues > wrote: > > Update: > Pre-Registered List so far - as on Dec 27: > Goanetters Meet (alphabetical

Re: [Goanet] Fwd: Christmas Carol.....David Archuleta - Joy to the World (Lyrics)

2018-12-25 Thread Eugene Correia
Same,to you and your family. E ugene Sent from my iPad > On Dec 24, 2018, at 5:07 AM, Gabe Menezes wrote: > > Wishing you and yours a very happy and joyful Christmas. A peaceful New > Year. > > With best wishes. > > > > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ryv41dMqS24 > > G > > > -- > DEV

Re: [Goanet] History of Bombay, century-wise incidences

2018-12-22 Thread Eugene Correia
References doesn't have Teresa Albuquerque's Bombay - A History. eEugene Sent from my iPad > On Dec 21, 2018, at 3:21 PM, Frederick Noronha > wrote: > > https://prasadbhave.wordpress.com/2015/03/20/history-of-bombay-part-3-century-wise-incidences/ > > -- > FN* फ्रेड्रिक नोरोन्या * فريدريك

Re: [Goanet] Brown-on-brown something (was Angriya Cruise - Impressions)

2018-11-24 Thread Eugene Correia
Well said Rajan. Pretending to be a very "positive" is no virtue on the part of the person. Seeing faults is NOT a "negative". More so if a journalist wants to walk the thin line. Obe must understand racism, and not mix it with behaviourial attitudes. The High Priest of Progressiveness can rest

Re: [Goanet] Criticism of the first International Goan Convention

2018-11-06 Thread Eugene Correia
When I said “enough is enough”, the thread continued. Now, let it run as long as it can. You have a choice to opt out. Possibly, you have nothing to add. I believe you were abroad and now in Goa, and so I would like to hear what contribution you did for the Goan community where you resided before

Re: [Goanet] Criticism of the First International Goan Convention

2018-11-06 Thread Eugene Correia
k with you buddy John Nazareth, and lick him. Maybe, you will be the keynote speaker at the convention which, I hear, is planned two years from now. Eugene On Tue, Nov 6, 2018 at 11:25 AM Eugene Correia wrote: > If I am a donkey, maybe you are donkey's ass. > I know why I brought caste. T &

Re: [Goanet] Criticism of the First International Goan Convention

2018-11-06 Thread Eugene Correia
Fred, please tell me how to "create a lasting legacy". I think I should make efforts to have a statue for FRED the CYBER King higher than the one built for Sardar Patel. I am not a "builder" as you have obviously believe so. You think I am a "destroyer." So be it, you are the DEFACTO chief of

Re: [Goanet] Criticism of the First International Goan Convention

2018-11-06 Thread Eugene Correia
If I am a donkey, maybe you are donkey's ass. I know why I brought caste. T EUGENE On Tue, Nov 6, 2018, 9:34 AM Frederick Noronha wrote: > Is it possible to behave like a donkey, and then bring raise caste as an > alibi? FN >

Re: [Goanet] Criticism of the first International Goan Convention

2018-11-05 Thread Eugene Correia
Fred, tell me what is a ruckus and what is reporting. Dictionary definition of "ruckus" is disturbance or commotion. Did I disturb the proceedings or did I create commotion, where in participants ran out the doors? I had some online debate with Cornell DCosta often taking the other side. i

Re: [Goanet] Criticism of the first International Goan Convention

2018-11-05 Thread Eugene Correia
I attended many but I didn't take up a ruckus at the 1988 convention. I attended almost all the functions. I suspect your ability to read and follow the context. If you are aware of the way between Francis camp and the Kevin, it's for a Journalist like me to report it. Sorry, to say a journos

Re: [Goanet] Criticism of the first International Goan Convention

2018-11-05 Thread Eugene Correia
s and they called me back, they promised me this and I > got that, I brought these VIPs and nobody bowed to me. > > Roland > Toronto > > > > > > > On Nov 4, 2018, at 2:29 PM, Eugene Correia > wrote: > > > > Dear all, > > Read enough. If you have

Re: [Goanet] Criticism of the First International Goan Convention

2018-11-05 Thread Eugene Correia
[Goanet] Criticism of the first International Goan Convention I admit the post has many mistakes and garbled sentences. However, it wasn’t written to fuel my so-called King-size ego. I am not a Brahmin, and I have met many Brahmins who carry big egos; iGOA has had and still have many king-size

Re: [Goanet] International Goan Convention (2008) - the wounds have not healed

2018-11-05 Thread Eugene Correia
m the emails below, you > can > see that Eugene Correia felt he did not receive the credit he deserved > while > Roland Francis has no sympathy for him. > > Of course, there are other views on the Convention. Here is an well > articulated one by Lisette Saldanha, Kevin's wife. It

Re: [Goanet] Criticism of the first International Goan Convention

2018-11-05 Thread Eugene Correia
nough respect among Toronto Goans, both for my social service and my journalism. I edited three South Asian weeklies here, and gave lot of publicity to Goan events. Eugene Correia Sent from my iPad > On Nov 4, 2018, at 6:32 AM, gipsport wrote: > > Well written! My exact senti

Re: [Goanet] (Goanet) Reflections on Goan Convention

2018-11-04 Thread Eugene Correia
money to a writer to publish their books? A well-historian said to me that he/she will NEVER publish his/her book with your publishing “Trust” (or is it a private publishing busines?). Yeah, criticism is cheap…. Eugene Correia

Re: [Goanet] Reflections on Goan Convention

2018-11-02 Thread Eugene Correia
writing. Speak truth to power. Don't sit on a fence. Eugene Correia On Fri, Nov 2, 2018 at 1:33 PM Roland Francis wrote: > All voices must be heard, cheap or not as long as within ethical grounds. > > It is up to the target audience to decide on the credibility of the person > making the

[Goanet] Reflecting on Goan Convention (Rewritten) Part I

2018-11-02 Thread Eugene Correia
Reflecting on the Goan Convention — Part I On Saturday, Nov. 3, the GOA is hosting Reflections, celebrating 30 years of the International Goan Convention which was held in Toronto during the month of August in 1988. On the agenda are many segments. In the the International Writers’ Videos

[Goanet] Reflecting on the Goan Convention -- Part II

2018-11-02 Thread Eugene Correia
Reflecting on the Goan Convention — PART II Prof. Olinvinho Gomes, noted Konkani teacher and writer, who came on his own, wrote a piece in Goa Today on his experiences of the convention and, from memory, I can recall he saying was like Zulema a “combi” (meaning like a hen running about with

Re: [Goanet] Reflections on Goan Convention

2018-11-02 Thread Eugene Correia
are, namely Ivan Araujo and David de Souza. I am told Cliff is in Florida. John Nazareth played at the convention, probably kept out by Zulema. John had defeated Zulema in the election for GOA president. Eugene Correia PS: It isnt easy typing with one finger while reclining on bed. Hence

[Goanet] Reflections on Goan Convention

2018-11-01 Thread Eugene Correia
t came about", as if it fell from the heavens. Shocked he isn't part of the celebrations. Eugene Correia

[Goanet] Movie in Toronto

2018-10-26 Thread Eugene Correia
The GOA Toronto is presenting a Konkani movie, O La La, on Sunday, Oct. 28, at Albion Cinemas, Rexdale, Ontario. I wanted to know if it's good one to watch, or it would be a waste of $20. Besides, I have to travel 40 minutes to get there one way. Any suggestions would be welcome. Eugene

[Goanet] block member not using their names

2018-10-26 Thread Eugene Correia
t it can search in FB. Some FB pages have no posts for last couple of years. Some have just few members. Some real ids link to their fake id pages. Those engaging in these sort of unethical activities should stop doing so. Eugene Correia

Re: [Goanet] Emma Gama Pinto

2018-10-17 Thread Eugene Correia
Hi, You read Selma's posts on FB attacking me as one of the pack of hounds, the hounds meaning some EA Goans who wanted her to remove Ben's article. I have blocked her and wrote and one person intervened to call off this war of words, as he thinks it benefits no one. If you have Emma's telephone

Re: [Goanet] [GOABOOKCLUB] News from DKA

2018-10-07 Thread Eugene Correia
Edwin, I tbelieve children are taught to write Konkani in Roman script. Speaking Konkani is a different issue. Even children in Goa speak in English as my experience with nieces and nephew showed. They would understand me in Konkani but reply in English despite telling them to reply in

Re: [Goanet] Another Twist in FN Souza's Tale (Times of India,)

2018-09-29 Thread Eugene Correia
Good to see Dom Martin back on goanet. Some years ago while visiting the late Prof. Jose Pereira in Yonkers, NY, our conversation turned to FN as I knew that FN would often bug the professor about religious matter As FN was an atheist and the prof was a lay theologian, both used to have a

Re: [Goanet] How Manohar Parrikar went from kar sevak to chief minister

2018-09-26 Thread Eugene Correia
Congratulations Pamela for having been given high marks by the Professor Emeritus of the Columbia School of Journalism. ;( Eugene Sent from my iPad > On Sep 25, 2018, at 10:45 AM, Roland Francis wrote: > > Very good article Pamela. > 8 on a score of 10. > > Keep at it. > > Roland.

[Goanet] Immigration to be tough after Brexit

2018-09-26 Thread Eugene Correia
Goans wanting to go to UK on Portuguese passports will find it hard after Brexit, according to UK papers. Eugene Sent from my iPad

Re: [Goanet] Parrikar's illness contentious issue for the BJP

2018-09-16 Thread Eugene Correia
Enjoy reading your pieces, and must say you're no "lollipop journalist" as someone I and you know too well is. You may not be a "muckraking journalist" as someone termed me, but surely you are analytical and objective. Life is sometimes a strange pairing. Eugene On Wed, Sep 12, 2018 at 10:14 AM

[Goanet] Among the Jacaranda book launch

2018-09-16 Thread Eugene Correia
Braz Menezes launched his third book in the Matata trilogy, Among the Jacaranda, at a grand function held at Konkan Delight restaurant in Mississauga on Sept 15. A good gathering of relatives, friends and well-wishers listened to Menezes explain the reason and the background to write the Matata

Re: [Goanet] Fred's column on Goan diaspora

2018-09-03 Thread Eugene Correia
I cannot understand the meaning of the heading, Goa's misunderstood, unwanted prodigal sons and daughters, to his column in Sunday's Navhind Times. Was it on those who returned back to Goa from their adopted abodes abroad or in other Indian cities? In other words, they are like the Biblical

Re: [Goanet] No so sensation Joao-Roque writer apology to Cyprian Fernandes

2018-08-31 Thread Eugene Correia
Ethically, Donna Joaozinha should take down the article. The HIT job have probably served its purpose of gaining more traffic to the website. The far as I am concerned Ben had a point on many not writing of their experiences on Canada. How many have read Ben's first book, Images of Goa? I had

Re: [Goanet] The ridiculously September issue of the Joan Roque Literary Journal

2018-08-31 Thread Eugene Correia
Just forgot to mention that Selma passed negative remarks of my review of Yesterday in Paradise, and I hit back at her, reminding her that she thanked me for the review of her book, A Railway Runs Through It (I think that was the one and I can't remember if I also reviewd her first book).

Re: [Goanet] Can non-resident Indians please shut up?

2018-08-15 Thread Eugene Correia
It's stiil few hours to go for the celebrations to begin marking India's 71 birthday for Indians in Canada. Yeah, at the stroke of midnight, India broke free of its colonial yoke. No matter where some of us -- foreign citizens - have attachment to the "old country.". A remark by a Conservative

Re: [Goanet] V.S. Naipaul RIP

2018-08-13 Thread Eugene Correia
Naipaul was a mixed bag. take it or leave it. I loved his A House for Mr Biswas, which is based on his father. His non-fiction was bit problematic, and he acknowledge hus weaknesses, imcluding his relationship with the women in hus life. Read An Area of Darkness long ago, and I found his A

[Goanet] India I-Day celebrations in Toronto

2018-08-12 Thread Eugene Correia
> https://torontosun.com/news/local-news/huge-crowd-will-celebrate-indias-independence-day-at-toronto-festival Eugene Sent from my iPad

[Goanet] Fwd: Senior Rane needs to read Gandhi

2018-08-12 Thread Eugene Correia
Haven't seen this post in the archives Sent from my iPad Begin forwarded message: > From: Eugene Correia > Date: August 9, 2018 at 9:25:16 PM EDT > To: goa...@goanet.org > Subject: Re: [Goanet] Senior Rane needs to read Gandhi > > Thenoted writer, VS Naipaul, talked abo

Re: [Goanet] Love Lost? Claudia, a novel set in the Goa of the 1960s

2018-08-09 Thread Eugene Correia
is the novel available in bookstores in Goa or on Amazon? eugene On Thu, Aug 9, 2018, 9:57 AM Goanet Reader wrote: > LOVE LOST? CLAUDIA, A NOVEL SET IN GOA IN THE 1960s > > Sophia Lorena Benjamin (soph...@gmail.com) recently wrote her > debut novel 'Claudia'. It is set in Goa during the 1960s.

Re: [Goanet] Goans Suck Up A Lot.

2018-08-09 Thread Eugene Correia
t I said I will not approach Churchill for a favour, but people said he can get things done through his goons. Indians meet Union ministers and hold big receptions for them. The Ministers and MLAs must help their consituents and they themselves go about saying they are "servants of the people.&q

Re: [Goanet] Love Lost? Claudia, a novel set in the Goa of the 1960s

2018-08-09 Thread Eugene Correia
Oops, saw Amazon but I can' t purvhsd in rupees? I want printed version. eugene On Thu, Aug 9, 2018, 11:01 AM Eugene Correia wrote: > is the novel available in bookstores in Goa or on Amazon? > > eugene > > On Thu, Aug 9, 2018, 9:57 AM Goanet Reader wrote: > >> LOVE LO

Re: [Goanet] : MANUFACTURING CONTROVERSITIES

2018-08-09 Thread Eugene Correia
is there s link to the Assembly speech? I saw some clips on FB but could get his whole speech? However. From the clips, saying that Goans are migrating abroad for "sandass" cleaning or it could imply as "odd" jobs.is not civil not charitable to Goans going abroad. When jobs are at a discount in

Re: [Goanet] Sattari Rane’s “Contribution” To Goa

2018-08-08 Thread Eugene Correia
t men's washrooms have urinals. Restrooms are largely spacious rooms for relaxation, and may or may not have toilets. Eugene On Wed, Aug 8, 2018 at 4:01 PM Eugene Correia wrote: > Not necessary. I find the commentary sound but bit off-the-point in some > places. One must know the history of the Ra

Re: [Goanet] YOUR TIME IS UP MR PRATAPSINGH RAOJI RANE

2018-08-08 Thread Eugene Correia
Trust Aires to say anything... this advocate withdrew his murder threat case against Rane Jr. Why? Eugene On Wed, Aug 8, 2018 at 12:51 AM Aires Rodrigues wrote: > The wide spread global indignation of former Chief Minister Pratapsingh > Rane and that very severe fury against him comes as no

Re: [Goanet] Senior Rane needs to read Gandhi

2018-08-08 Thread Eugene Correia
I am trying to make sense of Rane's statement. Methinks, he was indirectly referring to Catholic Goans who have migrated en masse to England on Portuguese passports. Rane's political base consists largely of Hindu Goans and he's not afraid to offend Catholic Goans, though he didn't specific. As

Re: [Goanet] Sattari Rane’s “Contribution” To Goa

2018-08-08 Thread Eugene Correia
Not necessary. I find the commentary sound but bit off-the-point in some places. One must know the history of the Ranes of Sattari to fully understand the context of the writer of the piece on Rane Sr. He's isn't just the one who has dirty hands but almost all of them. Corruption is rampant in

[Goanet] Can anyone explain?

2018-07-31 Thread Eugene Correia
I am late in reading Herald's editorial of July 28. I can't understand the heading and the last two lines of the last para quoted below. --- Bhiee…tuka late zalo ... And you dear Goan was just another tool to bestow upon him, unchallenged and unfathomed power. Tuka late zalo. -- Eugene Correia

Re: [Goanet] Goanet, A Country For Old Men

2018-07-27 Thread Eugene Correia
Maybe I can just a tail-twister, but goanet needs neck-twisters. When you are at a loss of reasoning, you come with absurd statements. Eugene Sent from my iPad > On Jul 27, 2018, at 2:41 AM, Frederick Noronha > wrote: > > Aaah, what would we do without tail twisters like Eugene

Re: [Goanet] Goanet, A Country For Old Men

2018-07-26 Thread Eugene Correia
_/_/_/_/ > _/ > _/ FN * फ्रेड्रिक नोरोन्या * فريدريك نورونيا‎ +91-9822122436 > _/ RADIO GOANA: https://archive.org/details/@fredericknoronha > _/ > _/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/ > > > >> On Thu, 26 Jul 2018, 02:46 Eugene Correia, wrote: >

Re: [Goanet] Stories on Goan food

2018-07-26 Thread Eugene Correia
Whst happened to old ones like City Kitchen and Kitchenette. This new article featured Snowflake where I spent many hours of my childhood and adulthood before coming to Canada. Joanna, you missed Croquettes, for which Goans came from long distances. On my visit to Mumbai some 4 yes ago, I was

Re: [Goanet] Goanet, A Country For Old Men

2018-07-25 Thread Eugene Correia
Where is Herman? I has said in the past that he's Rip Van Wrinkle. Maybe, he will wake up in another five years at least. Yeah, the young and mid-aged members are watching from the sidelines. Even, goajourno, another Fred's baby, is "sleepy". I havd posted a query and no replies, perhaps no one

Re: [Goanet] Furture of GoaNet

2018-07-25 Thread Eugene Correia
on he is less than enthusiastic. > In my view, it will be much more attractive to contribute to the formatted > GoaNet. > Would Roland & Eugene offer support? > > Eddie > > > -Original Message- From: Eugene Correia > Sent: Wednesday, July 25, 2018 2:31 PM > To: goa...@

Re: [Goanet] Ek Pyar Ka Nagma Hai

2018-07-25 Thread Eugene Correia
he kicking. Didn't know George does miracles by the grace of St. Joseph Vaz (Naik). Indeed, ek nagma hai. If I had erred in putting out such a post, I would apologize. Eugene Correia

Re: [Goanet] Ek Pyar Ka Nagma Hai

2018-07-25 Thread Eugene Correia
. If I had erred in putting out such a post, I would, first and foremost, apologize. Eugene Correia Sent from my iPad

[Goanet] Goanet is evolving... a new avatar

2018-07-24 Thread Eugene Correia
Over the last couple of months, I have noticed a spate of Utube links to Konkani songs as well as old English favourites. Goanet seems to be losing its focus, going astray. Fred used to provide statistics on who posted the highest number of posts. Wish to know who is at the top in recent times.

Re: [Goanet] A Pension From Bardroy.

2018-07-22 Thread Eugene Correia
is perversely earning a pension. Those who want to swallow this argument, please do so. As for me, It makes me go to sleep. Good night. Eugene Correia Sent from my iPad > On Jul 22, 2018, at 9:42 PM, Roland Francis wrote: > > To clarify, it’s not a pension in the traditional sense. >

Re: [Goanet] Lorna at the BMX picnic Toronto

2018-07-22 Thread Eugene Correia
c and Lorna and her sister, Clementine, were there. Her other sister, Jean, my classmate, was a singing while still in school for a jazz band at Venice. I think she sang for the famous Johnny Rodrigues and his band. I was told she's in Austria. Eugene Correia Sent from my iPad > On J

Re: [Goanet] MOGAN ASUNK BOREM (MOLBAILO DOU)

2018-07-22 Thread Eugene Correia
Hearing it attentuvely, I heard different word to an original word. As the credits rolled on st tge end, I read tgat it was performed in Mangalore. Proobably, all singers are Mangolearns and, accent-wise, their Konkani differs from that of Goans. Wish C. Alvares was alive today to hear this

[Goanet] india's political history

2018-07-22 Thread Eugene Correia
er role in splitting the nation into two, while France gave away Pondicherry (now Puducherry) in akund gesture. If Portugal had done the same, it would have benn a honourable departure for Portugal. Or, it should have gone away with a condition that Goa would be an independent country. Portugal

Re: [Goanet] When Uncouth Media Meets The Dummy.

2018-07-22 Thread Eugene Correia
Bishop Theodore Mascarenhas is the official spokesperson of tge CBCI, white Sunuta is spokesperson for the Missionaries. In the context of Arnab's manner of conducting debates, it is always a shouting match. He overspeaks over others or never gives hus panellists time enough to express their

[Goanet] In India’s ‘Chennai Horror,’ 17 men face charges in the sexual assault of a 12-year-old girl with a hearing disorder - Toronto Star

2018-07-21 Thread Eugene Correia
In India’s ‘Chennai Horror,’ 17 men face charges in the sexual assault of a 12-year-old girl with a hearing disorder https://www.thestar.com/opinion/star-columnists/2018/07/20/in-indias-chennai-horror-17-men-face-charges-in-the-sexual-assault-of-a-12-year-old-girl-with-a-hearing-disorder.html

Re: [Goanet] Brampton, Canada's Mini Punjab

2018-07-20 Thread Eugene Correia
Can't understand why there's question mark on Dhobitalao being mini Goa. Dhobitalao is still referred to as mini-Goa. Well, Malton was the first Little Punjab. Then, Springdale in Mississauga was nicknamed Singhdale. Gerrard St is still referred to as Little India, though its chsracter has

Re: [Goanet] Mother Teresa: good or evil? Debate (part 1)

2018-07-19 Thread Eugene Correia
Most of this anti-Mother Teresa stuff has come as off-shoots from the book, The Missionary Position, by the atheist, late Christopher Hitchens, the British writer. I read the book long time ago. I wished the author had changed his name, for having Christ... in his first name is blasphemous.

Re: [Goanet] Messi or Ronaldo?

2018-06-27 Thread Eugene Correia
Yes, Messi came on top in yesterday's match. Perhaps, it was change in strategy by the coach who was under heavy criticism. Messi came up the midfield and worked his magic, distributing the ball as well as keeping the defence on tenterhooks. Messi himself admitted that he admires Ronaldo's game,

[Goanet] Surprise

2018-06-20 Thread Eugene Correia
Just read Rodrigues' column in the Sunday Navhind Times and was surprised to know that the FIFA World Cup is not having an impact in the football-loving state. The writer gives his opinions why the youth have lost interest and that their new-found interests are booze and drugs. Sad that things

Re: [Goanet] The Carlos Cordeiro Story

2018-06-14 Thread Eugene Correia
A report in India Abroad in March of this year says his father was a Portuguese and mother a Columbian, and that he came to US from India when he was 15. He is now 61. Eugene On Thu, Jun 14, 2018, 11:51 AM Roland Francis wrote: > Here he is some time ago, making a pitch for President of the US

[Goanet] Saturday's match

2018-06-14 Thread Eugene Correia
A TSN commentator said Saturday's match between Spain vs Portugal will be "mouth-watering". Perhaps, like balchao! Eugene . Sent from my iPad

Re: [Goanet] Julio Ribeiro's point of view....

2018-06-02 Thread Eugene Correia
Just to point out, Julio missed his first option to be a Journalist, just as his cousin or relative (I could be corrected on this). Dom Moraes wrote fine piece on Julio in the now-defunct IMPRINT. Julio would have been as good a journalist as he was a policeman. Eugene On Fri, Jun 1, 2018,

Re: [Goanet] Trump says he'll pardon conservative filmmaker Dinesh D’Souza

2018-05-31 Thread Eugene Correia
This Bandra boy was riding a high horse, till he fell off the horse for a gamble he took. At ine tine, he was a high-profile advsor in the Bush (I think) administration. His books on education and racism are controversial. He also wrote a small book on theology. Eugene Sent from my iPad >

Re: [Goanet] Asif Currimbhoy's GOA

2018-05-22 Thread Eugene Correia
l_medium=signature_campaign= > signaturevirality4&> > > On 22 May 2018 at 19:18, Eugene Correia <eugene.corr...@gmail.com> wrote: > > > Just a thought, would't it be good if the plsybwas translated into > Konkani > > and out on stage? It's a challenge and

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