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GOANET NEWS BYTES * Oct 13, 2005 * DATELINE GOA --------------------------------------------------------------------- Compiled by Frederick Noronha [EMAIL PROTECTED] --------------------------------------------------------------------- o Right to Information Act comes into force in nation. (NT) o Global tenders for inviting EoIs for Mopa airport in Dec.NT o Employees urged to work for the progress of Kadamba. (NT) o Margao venue risky for PM's meet, say cops. (GT) o Nigerian escapee in black dollar racket arrested in Guwahati(H) o Shifting of Curca jail embroiled in legal tangle. (GT) o Ray of hope for 34 Goans in overseas job rack. (UNI) o Fontainhas fest now on IFFI schedule. (GT) o Governor Jamir to open Goa film festival Oct 17. NT o Assagao panchayat to oppose garbage dumping. (NT) o Ratiopharm India's R&D centre launched at Verna. (NT) o Land acquired for Tillari irri canal in Sal/Latambarcem. IFFI MEN IN A TIZZY: Preparedness for IFFI 2005 seem to be in the midst of mega-hiccups with the panic-striken organisers desperately searching for hotel accomodation. (H) 25 YEARS LATER: Kadamba Transport Corporation is in gear... despite the cash crunch. (H) o Mormugao voters fed up with old rulers. (GT) o BSNL floats free India Card offer. (H) o Special honeymoon package at Mayem lake. (GT) o Akhada bridge opened. (GT) o Henry's Music Cafe completes 15 years today. Communidade land cannot be used for construction activity, says advocate Andre Pereira, who is the secretary of the Association of Components of Comunidades, an organisation espousing the cause of the age-old comunidades in Goa. (GT) READING THE FINE PRINT: Has the presence of cable television, the Internet and mobile communication, replaced the good habit of reading books? Neeta Shenoy finds out how Goa is dealing with the information overload. (Gomantak Times) OCTOBER 12, 2005 ---------------- o President Kalam coming to Goa on October 18. (H) o Assagao bent on halting garbage dumping. (H) o Sanjit Rodrigues appointed administrator of Panjim. (H) o Court admits write against Hotel Silver Sands in Calangute, owned by Cong MLA Agnel Fernandes. (H) o Salaulim dam evacuee pleas falls on deaf ears. (H) o Mayem lake gets a facelift. (H) o Halt for Matsyagandha express at Tivim sought. (H)ks o Dearth of Science books in Konkani. (H) o Home Science College to hold course on dyeing and batik crafts from Oct 24. (H) TALUKA VILLAGES TO BE KEPT out of SGPDA: People of Salcete may finally heave a sigh of relief over the government's decision to exclude taluka villages from the limits of the South Goa Planning and Development Authority (SGPDA), but the move isn't good news for the planning body. (H) ----------------------------------------------------------------- RELIGION ----------------------------------------------------------------- o Dussehra festival celebrated in Goa too. Religious ceremonies in temple towns, worshipping of vehicles, machines and farming tools, and launch of new establishments marked the festival in Goa. (NT) o Rains fail to dampen Dusshera festivities. (GT) o Our Lady of Rosary feast celebrated at Fatorda. (NT) Rickshaws in Panjim were seen decorated with flowers on the occasion of Vijayadashmi, a custom wherein the tools-of-trade are worshipped. (GT) -------------------------------------------------------- AN APPEAL TO ALL OUR READERS: Want to continue reading Goanet News Bytes? Please help us create this newsletter. We still need more volunteer writers who watch what's being said from Goa and on Goa in cyberspace, and are then willing to share these precious links with everyone else. Please contact us if you'd like to help, or create/add to a section of this newsletter. If you have an idea for a good new section, that's welcome too. Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] We need your help to reach more readers. Recommend Goanet News Bytes to others. To get a free subscription write to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with SUBSCRIBE GNB as your subject. -------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------------- NEWS FROM GOVA DOOT (MARATHI, Oct 12) ----------------------------------------------------------------- o Goa to implement (Central) Right to Information Act from today. o Opposition in Advalpal and Shelap to re-opening mines. o I won't withdraw my (ESG) resignation, says Wendel. o Govadoot-Vidhyabharati fund crosses the Rs 10 lakh (one million) mark. This is part of their Sanskar aani Sanskruti Bachva Abhiyan. o Warm greetings on the festival of Dasserah. o Kadamba to ply new buses on inter-state roads. o Poet Ramesh Veluskar's books for children released. o Feature on the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh by Lakshman Joshi o Shant Mami Durga banavli. (Peaceful Victoria 'Mummy' Fernandes turns into a Durga.) o Lakshmikant Naik and former sarpanch Ms Jyoti Naik and others left the Congress to join the BJP. They are seen with ex-CM Manohar Parrikar. ----------------------------------------------------------------- EDUCATION ----------------------------------------------------------------- o Annual Italian convocation to be held on October 14 at Kala Academy, during Celebrating Language Diversity, at Kala Academy. (NT) ----------------------------------------------------------------- SPORTS ----------------------------------------------------------------- SALGAOCAR TOO HOT FOR MPT: Defending champions Salgaocar mauled MPT Sports Council 6-1 to register the biggest win so far in the Goa Football Association's Professional League at Tilak stadium Vasco. Salgaocar led 3-0 at the lemon-break.NT FRANSA LUCKY TO HOLD RAIA GOALLESS: Fransa Pax were lucky to split points against gallant fighters Raia Sporting Club in the 50th GFA's Professional League at Duler stadium. Two close calls came only in the 10th and 11th minute when Fransa's Roque Baretto's free kick at the goal was cleared at the expense of a corner by Wesley Coutinho before Ryan D'Souza could get his head to the ball. (NT) SALIGAO SPORTING QUALIFY: Saligao Sporting Clube registered a 5-3 win via the tie-braker over Sangolda Lightening, to enter the semi finals fo the GFA's Third Division play-off at Poriat Grounds, Calangute on Wednesday. (NT) --------------------------------------------------------------- DEATHS ----------------------------------------------------------------- TANZANIA: MRS OTILIA FERNANDES: Posting from Jam de Souza <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> announcing the death, in Mombasa on October 9, of Mrs Otilia Fernandes, wife of late Armando Jesus Fernandes, who passed away on Sunday. Mother to Dorothy/Egid, the late Willy, Effie/Mike, John/Coralie, Raphael/Alison, grandmum to Merissa, Jason, Benjamin, Stasi, Jeremy, Lance, Lariella and Trevyn. ARPORA: Braz Joaquim D'Souza, proprietor of God's Gift Super Market b 1962. Husband of Helena D'Souza, son of late Joao Manuel D'Souza and Tolentina Florinda D'Souza. CHINCHINIM: Rumaldo Xavier D'Cunha of Alleamvaddo. Husband of Sheila, father of Shirley and Ronan. Son of Olfy/late Jose Mathodio, brother/in-law of Melvy/Rudcifo (Velim), Jovito/Jennifer, Arlon/Elsa, son-in-law of Olivia/late Tiburcio, brother-in-law of Merwyn/Hayley (Australia). COLVA: Artimizia Rodrigues b 1926. Wife of late Donato Rodrigues, mother/in-law of Mariquinha/late Bonificio/late Ligorio, Augusto (Bank of Baroda)/Ophelia (Bank of Baroda), sister of late Aurora, late Paciencia, late Antonio, late Baltazar, late Emerciana, Carolina and sister Clara, grandmum of Brian, Dr Brennan (GMC)/Dr Joanne, Ashwin, Anjula. LOUTOLIM: Maria Laura Propercia Monteiro e Araujo at Vanxem. Wife of late Carlos Antonio. Mother/in-law of Caetano Agnelo/Maria Luiza and Cacilda. MARGAO: Sr Maria Cristina (Alda Antao), superior of Lar de Sta Terezinha, Margao on October 11. Association of Crusaders for Jesus with Mary thanks the Lord Jesus for the gift of her, a tireless servant of Mary, mother of the poor and destitute. Daughter of Dr Alfred/late Maria Cristina. Sister/sister-in-law of late Angelica/ late Antonio, late Mario/Alzira, late Dr Jose/ late Angela, late Manuel/late Aida, late Palmira/ late Alberto, late Zelia, late Joao/Pacini, Sr Alice (Cloistered Carmel, Bangalore) and and Zita/late Jorge. NAVELIM: Shalini D'Silva of Buticas, b 1946. Wife of Norman, mother/in-law of Shamina/John, Neville/ Sharmila (Daphne), Fr Nixon (SFX), grandmum of Sherwyn, Jolene, Nayden and Shanaia. Daughter/in-law of late Augusto and late Rosalina Crasto/late Amancio and late Brigida D'Silva. Sister/in-law of late Aquino/Deizy, Remedio/Flavia, Inacio/Shanti, Emeliao, Virginia/Filandro, sister-in-law of Agnelo/Felicia, Delia/Reimaldo, Robert/Ayona, Eddie/late Arlette. SANTA CRUZ: Maria Albertina Dias (Idinia) of Bando. b 1923. TALEIGAO: Bernadette Pinto, wife of George Pinto and mother of Georgette and Bernadine. --------------------------------------------------------------- JOSE LOURENCO'S AMAZING GOA <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> ----------------------------------------------------------------- * Which popular band did Joazinho Carvalho lead from 1935 to 1979? Johnson and his Jolly Boys. * Which Goan doctor has been hailed as a pioneer in cochlear implant surgery in India? Dr Snadra de Sa Souza. * What are the Goan saline flood plains reclaimed by an ancient system of 'bunds' and sluice gates called? Khazans * What prized animals were traded in the past by Arabs in ancient Goa? Persian horses. * Approximately how many litres of cashew feni are produced annually in Goa? Over 10 lakh litres. [Amazing Goa is a set of 200 information cards published in Goa by Amazing Goa Publications. Price in Goa Rs 250. It is expected to be published in a book-form shortly.] ------------------------------------------------------------------- READERS' VOICE ------------------------------------------------------------------- A BIT BIASED... BUT OKAY: Gunasheel Krishnamurthi writes: "I subscribe to the Goanet newsletter; I think you have done an excellent of compiling a newsletter with relevant articles, topics etc. Althought at times, articles DO seem to be a little biased against certain sections of society, nevertheless I think a pretty good job has (is) been done. It is no mean task to compile a newsletter everyday. --Guna" THANKS, FROM KUWAIT: Pearl Alvares <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes in from Kuwait: Keep up the good job. Goanet News Bytes is the only way we can get in touch with Goan news and be aware of the happenings there. OF KONKANI AND KONKANI: We have nothing against Devnagri Konkani: simply that it is not ours and we cannot be forced to follow it. Our own Roman Concanim (minus all the Sanskritisation) has an equal right to official status. -- Dr Neil de Jesus Rangel <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> ON MOPA: It is a good sign that a public debate is being carried on in the Press about whether Goa should have another Airport at Mopa. Let us hope that those who are to make the eventual decision on this issue will take into consideration the points of view expressed in the Press. -- Averthan D'Souza <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> D-13, La Marvel Colony, Dona Paula, Goa 403 004. Tel: 2453628. ------------------------------------------------------------------- GOA INITIATIVES ------------------------------------------------------------------- COLLECTING AND SHARING GOA'S IMAGES: Rahul Goswami <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> comments on an idea that came up recently: This is an excellent proposal. The stock of images that are held by the public in Goa (and about Goa) must be enormous and tremendously valuable as a social, historical and cultural resource.... One one category that is at least as important as photographic images and illustrations, and that is documents. About document conservation and restoration, and digital preservation in general, the tendency in India appears to be to ignore this vital resource. It was only three or four months ago that I read about a national manuscripts committe, or some such group, that has been formed presumably under the Ministry of Culture to examine what can be done to preserve this heritage. India has quite possibly the world's largest holdings of documents written on traditional material like palm leaf, which was and continues to be used extensively in places like Orissa. 'Patta chitra' is the generic term given to drawings on this material, which was loosely bound into books. I was appalled, about three years ago when writing a paper on the subject, to find that not only are many collections not being preserved, but there exist few indices of even what has been collected and where these are held. That digital preservation -- following restoration and conservation of archival textual material -- is sorely needed in Goa is I think apparent to anyone who has visited the archives, or even the Central Library's rare books section. I understand that a few years ago the Fundação Oriente had offered to put in place the technology that was needed for just such a task for the Central Library, but that their offer was rejected for reasons that seem unclear. Together with images and audio-visual, textual material is invaluable to understanding such a many-layered culture. I would suggest that a variety of documents present themselves as source material -- correspondence, titles and deeds, newspaper clippings tucked away in albums, old advertisements, pamphlets and flyers, souvenirs of events and festivals, certificates, etc. No doubt just as with images, all sorts of text-based material will be found to hold some significance for those who have preserved them. If kept well these can also be converted to electronically readable formats via OCR (optical character recognition) software. ------------------------------------------------------------------- FILMS ------------------------------------------------------------------- OF FILMS, SOME GREEN, SOME BORING: Hansel Vaz <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes about a recent environmental film festival in Goa, that was poorly announced, and consequently, very thinly attended. He says: "Well i dont think anybody did come for the film festival and its a pity. I had a hard time trying to convince my classmates, whose class is just a hop skip and jump away from the International Center. Even managing to get a teacher to support my cause and give a lec off didn't dissuade them from having a nonsensical discussion in class. "I am sore of aving missed on a lot of the movies, having being able to catch up on only the movie on whale sharks, made by Mike Pandey..yup..the Mike Pandey who won the green oscar for it. Today i caught up on a lot more. I was bored by the end of it as it was a little too heavy, with so many social issues weighing on my head by the end of it...." KONKANI FILMS: JoeGoaUk <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> has over 50 Konkani VCDs available for sale -- original. Comedy, khell tiatr, songs and jokes, films and more. Contact him for a full list. Some of the Konkani films and VCDs expected to be released shortly include: Duets of C Alvares (Manfa Music), Kumpar by C Alvares/Manfa, Old Konkani Film Hits, Lorna Live in Kuwait by Rafael de Majorda, etc. Also Prince Jacob's Padri. ------------------------------------------------------------------- MAILING LISTS: GOA-RESEARCH-NET ------------------------------------------------------------------- NOTE ABOUT GOA RESEARCH NET: Anthropologist and researcher on Goa Dr Robert S Newman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> of Marblehead, MA, has been visiting Australia recently, from where he writes: "Thanks for adding me to the Goa Research Net list. I'm in Australia at La Trobe, visiting all the old places and faces." And by the way, since the Goa Research Net list has shifted, old members need to re-subscribe by sending in a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] ------------------------------------------------------------------- INITIATIVES ------------------------------------------------------------------- FESTIVAL OF PLANTS: The 'plant utsav' by the Botanical Society of Goa and the Corporation of the City of Panjim is being held from 18 to 20 November at the Garcia da Orta Municipal Garden, Church Square, Panjim. The festival will be at 11 am on 18 November and thereafter open to public from 10 am to 7 pm. on all three days. The Inauguration ceremony is also open to public. Cabo Raj Bhavan, N.I.O. Forest Department, Cidade de Goa, People's Movement for Civic Action, Nisarga Nature Club, Creative Inspirations, Bunjin Bonsai Study Group, Rodney's Roses & Garden Centre and students of schools and colleges in Goa will have special displays of plants, bonsai, photographs and projects on environment-friendly activities. The Botanical Society will also display its exhibits. Leading nurserymen from all over Goa are participating. This event has been regularly held since 1998, annually. For details go to www.panjim.org or email [EMAIL PROTECTED] or [EMAIL PROTECTED] and [EMAIL PROTECTED] or phone/SMS Miguel (9822982676) or Christina (9822124032) or Daniel (9822139922). TRAINING CAMP IN ALDONA: Savio of Aldona's Rendeep Cyber Cafe <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> informs that the St. Bridget's Institute Aldona, a project of Caritas Goa, is organising several crash courses for women and girls from October 24 to October 31, during the Diwali holidays. The courses include flower making (Oct 24-26, 10 am to 1 pm), flower arrangement (Oct 24-26, 2.30 to 4.30 pm), cookery (Oct 27-29, 10 am to 1 pm), fabric painting (Oct 27-29, 2.30 to 4.30 pm), tie and dye (Oct 31, 10 am to 1 pm). Registration before Oct 20. Sr. Mafaldina Pires (Principal), St. Bridget's Institute Aldona Tel: 2293160 Savio adds: "I have visted their exhibitions every year and find their work very artistic, beautiful, neat and yet simple using basic materials. Moreover their dedication and effort is commendable." UMBERTO ECO EXPECTED IN GOA: Alito Sequeira <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> notes that Umberto Eco is speaking at the International Centre, Goa on coming Monday. Transcultura International Institute, Paris, France in collaboration with Indian Institute of Technology, Mumbai with the support of the Government of Goa is organizing the Second Transcultura Conference on "Reciprocal Knowledge" on October 17 and 18, 2005 at the Goa International Center, Dona Paula. NATIONAL WATER CONFERENCE: Centre for Panchayati Raj Goa director Soter D'Souza <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> announces that the Indian River Network (IRN), a unit of Peaceful Society, Madkai (Ponda Taluka, Goa) is organising a National Conference on 'The River and the People' from October 16-18, 2005 at Cochin, Kerala. It will be inaugurated by noted environmetalist, Sunderlal Bahuguna. A team of activists, journalists and literary persons from Goa will also be attending this conference. ------------------------------------------------------------------- FROM HERE AND THERE ------------------------------------------------------------------- BUILD YOUR OWN WIKI: Get space at http://www.wikispaces.com/ Better still, collaborate and volunteer to build the Goanet Wiki at http://www.goanet.org/wiki Let us know what section you'd like to work on, online. AN AURORISED STORY: Teotonio R. de Souza <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> review of Maria Aurora Couto's book is at http://histheory.tripod.com/Goa_An_Aurorised_Story.pdf AND A BLOG: Goan computer techie Ajay Sinai Cuncoliencar <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> has his blog at http://casualblogging.blogspot.com He describes it as being "nothing specific... just bits and pieces". ALFRED DE TAVARES FROM LOUTOLIM/STOCKHOLM asks if anyone knows about Goans in the earthquake-hit areas of Pakistan and India. Says he: "I kinow Goans all over wish to know the plight of any of ours in the devastated area of Kashmir. Here is an update on two: Joe, Trason's brother, is the Bishop Joseph Coutts of Hyderabad (Sind) and his sister Maria is a 30 years+ teacher at a Catholic school up in Mari Nagar, famous for the two tombs (which some believe to be) holding the remains of Jesus and Mary respectively. Trason, please keep us posted promptly and enquire of Joe, Maria, how we can help." One report received says Joe was about 300 kilometres from the epicentre of the earthquake. His car started shaking,so he stopped it and got out. The ground he was standing on was shaking terribly and his car that had the hand-brakes on was moving backwards and forwards. Maria was only 60 kilometres from the epicentre. Some of her school buildings developed cracks and the older ones fell down, but luckily nobody in her school was hurt. But several small villages around that area just disappeared. Now they are just hoping that the worst is now over, because it soon would start snowing in the mountains. Greetings from all the folks here. Trason AN APPEAL FROM A WRITER: Margaret Mascarenhas <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> puts out an appeal, saying: "Clean Goa Initiative endorsement campaign for the letter to Jaipal Reddy will continue throughout this week, culminating with a public demonstration at the Mermaid Garden in Panjim on Sunday, Oct 16, so please kept that in mind. Wendell Rodricks and I are meeting with Ethel D'Costa today at 5 pm to finalise the details, write press release, etc, after which I will forward the specifics. Suggestions are welcome till 4 pm today, when I will leave my command post at the computer temporarily! Stay tuned..." THANKS TO CECIL for this link: NGO List working on AIDS issues in Goa: * Goa State AIDS Control Society. Directorate of Health Services, Campal, Panjim Phone: 91-832-422519 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Contact person: Reena Ray Profile: Government AIDS programme implementation agency at the state level. * GCP+ (Goan Community of Positive People) Address: BJB Shetty, G Store, Gurudwara Road, Mangor Hill, Vasco da Gama, Goa 403 802, India Phone: 91-832-501 495 Email: Awaited Contact person: Info awaited Profile: Awaited * Positive People Maithili Apartments, 1st Floor, St Inez, Opposite Government Quarters, Panjim Phone: 91-832-424 396/431 827 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Contact person: Priya Dias Profile: Awaited * Zindag c/o Lima Goudinho, Opp. Hotel Prabhaj, Gurudwara Road, Mangor Hill, Vasco da Gama, Goa 403 802 Phone: 0-9822121861 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Contact person: Arun Tomar/ Priya Profile: Awaited SOURCE: http://www.wfsnews.org/ngolist/ngolist_goa.htm ON THE READING HABIT: Avelino D'Souza <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> who designs audio-visual systems for the Kuwait Oil Company recalls how he inbibed the reading habit at his school, St Britto's at Mapusa: "I enjoy reading fiction novels. I started with the Biggles series by Capt WE Johns and read the entire collection during my school days in St Brittos. I have read more than 500 novels and my favorite authors are Robert Ludlum, Nick Carter, Jeffery Archer, Ken Follett, Chase, Barbara Cartland, Sidney Sheldon, Clive Cussler, Thomas Reilly and Ian Rankin. Few days back I received a copy of Silviano Barbosa's 'Sixth Night' and I must admit that this will be my first read by a Goan author. I also enjoy reading Konkani novels and my favorite writers are Reginald Fernandes and Joao Inacio." QUERY ABOUT A POLICY: Averthan D'Souza <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> asks: "Can you kindly advise me on how to get a copy of the new I.T. policy document which has been approved by the Goa Government? I have tried several sources, without success. Why does the Goa Government want to keep these policy documents secret?" WANT AN INVITE TO OPEN A FREE GMAIL ACCOUNT? Contact Lawrence, who has nearly 200 invites to spare. Email [EMAIL PROTECTED] ------------------------------------------------------------------- CULINARY CORNER ------------------------------------------------------------------- Here is a very spicy yet tasty dish from Kerala: Meen Moilee (Fish Moilee) 250 grams of white fish (or about 8 ounces) -cleaned tamarind – soak a small ball in hot water 1 large onion-sliced 1 large tomato – sliced a small bunch of curry leaves 3 teaspoons of red chili powder 1/2 teaspoon of coriander powder 1/4 teaspoon of turmeric powder 1/4 teaspoon of fenugreek powder 2 tablespoons of coconut oil 1/2 inch ginger 4 cloves of garlic Salt to taste a pinch of mustard seeds Clean the fish, drain and keep aside. Mix the red chili, coriander, turmeric & fenugreek powders with a little water to make a smooth paste. Heat oil in a pan, toss in the mustard seeds, when they start sputtering, add fenugreek seeds, sliced onions, ginger, garlic, tomatoes, curry leaves, and the paste, one at a time and fry till oil separates. Add a tsp of vinegar if desired. ( optional) Add tamarind extract and check the level of sourness. When the water starts boiling, add the fish pieces, and salt. Add enough water to cover the pieces. Cook on a low fire. When the pieces are almost cooked, increase the heat and cook till the gravy thickens, and the oil is visible. 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