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ALL 'n' SUNDRY
By Valmiki Faleiro
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OF GOAS MODERN PLAGUES (*PIDAS*)
Victoria Fernandes, Dy. Speaker, had reason to celebrate! Her colourful
motorcade this week, marked the healing of several villages afflicted by a
modern Goan plague (pida) ... the Planning
Life is a voyage and mine continues to be a very long
one. After have been very fortunate to travel
extensively across Goa and to most states of India I
thought it was time to see the world in person after
seeing it in movies and reading about it in books. I
worked in the Gulf for some time before
Hi,
I'm a bit confused with the seeming contradiction in the post sent by
Dominic Fernandes.
He writes During the Portuguese regime only bhattkars' children could
go to school. If tenants sent their children.
And in the last para he saysDo you think Goans would have achieved the
present
SDM begins probe into episode of disappearance of kit boy
NT News Service
Margao Jan 21: The deputy collector and sub-divisional magistrate, Mr
Suresh Pilarnkar has started a probe into the mysterious disappearance
of the kit boy accompanying the Goa University women's football team to
Manipur,
Govt to develop tourist spots in Quepem: Rane
NT News Desk
Panaji Jan 21: The Chief Minister, Mr Pratapsing Rane reiterated
government's commitment for all-round development of the state laying
more stress on rural areas. The Chief Minister was speaking at the
meeting of the Quepem Block
Things get better for Md Sp
Kolkata newsline
Sudeep Pakrashi
Kolkata, January 21: For those who saw today's match, it wouldn't have
come as a surprise if the Man-of-the-Match award had gone to Fabio
Passos, had he not limped off the ground with hamstring injury in the
73rd minute. The Brazilian
Air India finally take off; ground Dempo Sports 2-0 in NFL
Webindia123.com
Margao | January 21, 2006 8:46:17 PM IST
Two quick second half goals saw Air India (AI), Mumbai stun defending
champions Dempo Sports Club by 2-0 and register their first win in the
ONGC Cup 10th edition National Football
Frederick Noronha (FN) [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I was pretty impressed by the network which the
Ethiopian (the national
carrier of Ethiopia) has been building up,
particularly for routes in
Africa. It seems to be having an international
perspective, with thrice
and four-times-each-week
Could it be that Goan women have overtaken men in education and have moved into
middle management jobs?
So instead of being a waitress, they are now supervising the waiters - in a
restaurant or in a hotel.
Kind Regards, GL
Death Funeral Notice: Montreal
20 Jan. Montreal. GLORIA FERNANDES (nee Castelino, ex-Mombasa) Wife of
Peter. Mother of Priscilla and Melissa. Sister of Sheena (UK) and Tony
(UK). Daughter of late and Ermeline (Mombasa). Funeral on Tue. 24 Jan. in
Montreal.
Mass at the Holy Ghost
Original Message -
From: Cecil Pinto [EMAIL PROTECTED]
one (elderly and respectable) correspondent has written in that
one of the waitress' at Viva Panjim restaurant is actually from Hyderabad
(his exact words are when I tried to flirt with the comely lass)
Response:
I did have
Statue for Dr. Jack de Sequeira.
These days lot of statements is made in support of erecting of a statue of
the late Dr. Jack Sequeira who is called the father of Opinion Poll. It is
a good suggestion but who will bell the cat? Is it the Congress Government
headed by Pratapshing Rane?
Chris Vaz [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Halliburton is not the only company whose stock has
appreciated since 2001 (after 9/11).
Here are other companies in similar industries
(oilfield and engineering services) whose stock
has risen to similar levels OR ABOVE during the
same period (2001 to the
From: Cecil Pinto [EMAIL PROTECTED]
1: Thanks to Jose Colaco for pointing out the obvious typo in my earlier
posting. I meant 1980s and not 1880s.
2: Horny old men aside, I think this proves my point that when us locals
cannot fill up a job vacancy we should not complain about outsiders
Mr Joe Fernandes of Wampewo Avenue Service Station (1983) Limited Kampala
Uganda regrets to announce the sudden demise of Mr Arthur D'mello husband
of Jean D'mello and father of Isabelle D'emello who passed away in Kampala,
Uganda East Africa on 19th January 2006.
The funeral is scheduled
On 21/01/06, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Hi Gabe and Cornel,
Reading many of your posts, on the subject of Goa exiting colonialism, one
could fairly state that you two have intellectually been at the two ends of
the spectrum. Yet, I was amused that in today's posts of this
Goa's newspapers seldom give such events the deserved attention. We
seldom celebrate our abilities, achievements or skills and successes. In
the rush to get at the 'bad news', such developments get swept under the
carpet.
For a change, a photo in a local newspaper (Herald) alerted readers to
the
Chris Vaz [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Is this the same Heilburton guy who raped Iraq
economically in cahoots with his buddy the
incompetent
warmonger Bush and who is now sucking the Kuwaitis
and Saudis
dry of their precious Oil so that these Arabs will
soon be in
the poorhouse?
---
Sachin,
The difference is that Chirac probably does not have
the guts to follow through on his threat, unless
France experiences the equivalent of a 9/11, in which
case he would have no option.
In my opinion, India used to have a big edge in
conventional arms over Pakistan, but made the mistake
On Fri Jan 20 20:57:49 2006 PST, Bernado Colaco wrote:
One would agree if the standard of education was classy. But is it
not a 4 classe had greater equal then the SSC of today? Many oldies
agree with the above statement.
RESPONSE: Your first two statements appear to be contradictory - and
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Lok Sabha Speaker should have accepted SC notice: Sorabjee
Hyderabad | January 21, 2006 10:38:44 PM IST
Former Attorney General of India and eminent jurist Soli Sorabjee
today said the Lok Sabha Speaker should have accepted the
Sanny de Quepem to release first Konkani CD Album
Saibinicho Tisro Segredh
Sanny Vaz, one of the Konkani stage singers based in Kuwait and well known
among the tiatr circle as Sanny de Quepem will release his debut Konkani CD
Album titled Saibinnicho Tisro Segredh on India's Republic Day.
The
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58 years on, Indian Punjab way ahead of its Pakistani cousin
Amritsar | January 21, 2006 3:17:25 PM IST
Punjab was one of the two states in British India that was divided
between India and Pakistan at the time of Partition in 1947.
On 20/01/06, Sachin Phadte [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Interesting article posted by Gabe. It appears to me that it has come in a
newspaper in Europe, most probably in Germany. I am not sure.
However, the more important question is whether the newspapers in Europe
cover only such type of
On 19/01/06, Mario Goveia [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20060119/wl_nm/nuclear_arms_france_dc_2
From the link above it seems like Jacque Chirac has
finally woken up from a long sleep. An excerpt:
France said on Thursday it would be ready to use
nuclear weapons
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Stone cutting units to seek police protection
VALPOI, JAN 20 — Owners of the controversial Stone Cutting Units (SCU)
at Saleli-Sattari have decided to request the Bicholim Deputy
Collector for police protection to their costly machinery.
This was decided at a recent
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Speaker on collision path with SC on MPs' sacking
NEW DELHI, JAN 20 (PTI) — In a decision that could put Parliament and
Judiciary on a collision course, Lok Sabha Speaker Somnath Chatterjee
today announced that he would 'return' the notice from the Supreme
Court,
Thanks to Jose Colaco for pointing out the obvious typo in my earlier
posting. I meant 1980s and not 1880s.
It has also subsequently come to my recollection (!) that there are many
restaurants and bars where the owners wife or mother or sister helps with
the job of waiting on tables. These
On 21/01/06, Sachin Phadte [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I went to the link provided by Mario, and read the article. A quote that
caught my attention was as follows:
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The leaders of states who would use terrorist means against us, as well as
those who would consider using in one
--- Sachin Phadte [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Can anyone on this list let us know if there are
such temples in Goa?
I have not observed closely whether the figurines,
inlaid art and crown moldings in Goan temples show
deities copulating or not, but voluptuousness and
suggestive postures are
The Jet-Sahara combine will account for 85% of the
flights in the lucrative Delhi-Mumbai route that accounts for nearly 50% of
total domestic traffic. Jet Airways will also have 50% of all parking bays
while Indian Airlines will have approximately 35%. Post-acquisition, Jet
will dominate the
are available at this site.
The clips are grainy but, hey! it's better than
nothing.
There also are clips for Tanzania and most other
countries too. Just use the search feature.
http://www.britishpathe.com/product_display.php?searchword=goa
Mervyn3.0
Hi Jerry
I have definitely come across the view that Gamal Nasser had closed the Suez
Canal so that no reinforcements from Portugal could reach Goa in 1961.
Indeed, I think this was on a TV programme. However, I do not recall if
Nehru was behind it. But, I would not be surprised as these
Jerry,
Yes, Nasser closed the canal to the Portuguese.
--- Jerry Fernandes [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Hello all
Have read a lot on this subject but no where anyone
mentions of the
involvement of Gamal Abdel Nasser, the then Egyptian
President and a very
good friend of Pandit Jawharlal
Hi Goans Everywhere,
There have been continuous e-mail correspondence that Goa's LIBERATION by
India from Portugal's FOUR HUNDRED year rule has not
benefited Goans -- most of these comments have originated from Goans who are
residing outside Goa -- mostly in USofA and Canada.
I would
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Case filed for making caste aspersions against MLA
HERALD CORRESPONDENT
MARGAO, JAN 20 - Margao police has registered an offence against one
Gulabi of Azad Nagar under Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribes
Atrocities Act following a complaint lodged against him by MLA
Convicted Paedophile Given Catholic Burial In Goa
BY SAR NEWS
PANAJI, Goa (SAR NEWS) -- Notorious paedophile Albert Freddy Peats, who
served a life sentence in India, was given a Catholic burial at the St.
Inez Church cemetery at Panaji, January 6.
Peats, a baptised Catholic and a Eurasian
16th century Old Goa arch discovered
oHERALDo
HERALD CORRESPONDENT
OLD GOA, JAN 20 - An historical arch dating back to the late 16th
century was discovered on Friday at the Portaria (entrance) of the Casa
Professa (Professed House), attached to the Bom Jesus Basilica at Old
Goa.
When workers of
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Majority VPs have cattle pounds
BY HERALD REPORTER
PANJIM, JAN 20 –- Majority of the 190 panchayats in the State have
set-up temporary Cattle Pounds (CPs), while most Municipal Councils
(MCs) have permanent ones.
However, they are yet to put it to practical use. The
This post reminds me of the newest restaurant in town MIRCH MASALA in Hotel
Fidalgo
Builing-Panaji.
There were several waitresses but all non-Goans (Nepalese type).
We find the Coloured menu very Goan and Mouth-watering. One of it was 'BHAPE
CHINGRE' it really
looked like Goan thick Prawns
Dear Konkani Lovers,
Glad to announce that the latest issue of Goencho Ulo, (Issue 3) has now
been uploaded on www.fullerlife.in
Do read and pass the message around.
Rgds,
Leo D'Mello.
Email : [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Web : www.fullerlife.in
Today, let us have a good look at one typical Goan village, say
Navelim or Chinchinim . It is served by , atleast, one good main
road together with other minor roads which give access to the bazaar
area or the church. Telecommunication facilities like local and
overseas phone calls are
Hi Gabe and Cornel,
Reading many of your posts, on the subject of Goa exiting colonialism, one
could fairly state that you two have intellectually been at the two ends of the
spectrum. Yet, I was amused that in today's posts of this subject, both of you
appear to be in agreement!!!
I was
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Aviation ministry seeks more airspace from defence
IANS[ FRIDAY, JANUARY 20, 2006 08:30:14 PM]
NEW DELHI: More air space will be created for commercial airlines in India
to accommodate the boom in traffic by procuring protected
Bernardo
Clearly, you thought wrong.
Cornel
- Original Message -
From: Bernado Colaco [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Goa's premiere mailing list, estb. 1994! goanet@goanet.org
Sent: Saturday, January 21, 2006 4:27 AM
Subject: Re: [Goanet] Posts on Goa
Macau was handed over with an accord on
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Daman has a unique Kite festival
Daman | January 21, 2006 3:10:07 PM IST
People in Daman had a wonderful time recently when they got a chance
to witness the serpents, Chinese dragons and many mythological
characters flying in the
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Now, Goanese Portuguese can also cast their vote in Portugal
Panaji | January 21, 2006 3:21:04 PM IST
Effective 2006, Portuguese living in Goa can also participate in
elections of their country by choosing their own candidates.
Originally sent, 12 hours ago, in error to [EMAIL PROTECTED] !
Falling in love with Goa. By Michael Heath
21 Jan: The Spectator (UK). Goa is, I suppose, India Lite ... Untouchable
goats and cattle roam around the roads at their own snail's pace - like
English yobs ... The people are
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Grants for Konkani Parishad
BY HERALD REPORTER
PANJIM, JAN 20 –- The state government has sanctioned Rs 12 lakh to
Konkani Parishad which is hosting Silver Jubilee Session of the All
India Konkani Parishad (AIKP)on February 10, 11 and 12 in Goa.
The Director of
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