RECENT ITEMS OF PARTICULAR INTEREST ON GOANET. BY CORNEL DACOSTA
Dominic Fernandes faithfully provides Goanet with many 'sayings' in
Konkani and English. Many are witty but they are also invariably,
profound. The one that caught my eye recently, said "like the birds, let
us leave behind what we do not need to carry, like grudges, sorrows,
pain, fears, regrets and heartaches. Fly light." Dominic is also well
known for his excellent articles on Goan customs and traditions of old.
Understandably, the issue of the bomb blasts in London last week which
killed at least 52 people has been hotly debated by those pro the
American/British policy on Iraq and those who have serious reservations
about it. The bomb blasts have been seen all over the world on
television and it is of interest to note the reaction to Londoners from
different Goan communities worldwide.
Possibly, most readers of the Goan Voice (UK) are readers 'of a certain
age' who arrived into the UK from different parts of the world. In
general, most such 'newcomer's are economic migrants but a lively debate
has taken place that many were indeed political migrants in the first
instance. Do find out more about this on Goanet.
Material on the population growth in India is a continuing theme.
However, we may not have considered the complexity of this issue to any
great extent. An opportunity to do so now is available in an excellent
and informative article on Goanet. So, do read about population clocks
in different parts of India, and especially, in Goa.
Finally, what about the nun who has been denied the opportunity to study
for the Bar to practise as a lawyer? Should such a barrier be placed on
the nun or has the law been an ass?
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