Goanet highlights by Selma Carvalho The star post this week comes from Vidyadhar Gadgil entitled, “Robber Barons and Crony Capitalism in Goa” which takes a look at how capitalism operates at the behest of corruption and cronyism in this small state. http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2009-March/175199.html
Rajan Parrikar tells us to keep a look out for reptiles of the Goan variety. http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2009-March/175131.html Cecil Pinto explains how drinking habits can tell us so much about the male psyche. http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2009-March/175141.html JoeGoaUK documents life in colour with these photographs of Shigmo 2009 floats http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2009-March/175188.html JoeGoaUk also provides us with a video of the Shigmo programme. http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2009-March/175170.html Avelino D’Sousa tells us a little bit about Goan artist Rajesh Salgaonkar, who is slated to have a solo exhibition at the Kynkyny Art center from March 16-31st, 2009. http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2009-March/175172.html Activist Soter calls on all Goans to “stop blaming and start acting.” http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2009-March/175202.html In a post entitled, “My Association with Public Interest litigation” Aires Rodrigues outlines his role in public life. http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2009-March/175211.html Avelino D’Sousa forwards an article entitled, “GGRM threatens a stir over laws”, in response to the proposed ordinance to circumvent the Supreme Court ruling regarding Cidade de Goa, hotel. http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2009-March/175213.html Frederick Noronha interviews a student from the US, who has done her Masters degree in Goan writing, and offers us an insight into why Goan writing may provide us a mirror into understanding our past. http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2009-March/175222.html Floriano Lobo of the Goa-Suraj party, clarifies his comments about Manohar Parrikar. http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2009-March/175236.html Goanet pays tribute to Alexio Manuel da Costa, in a post entitled “Trail in the printed word: Goans wrote in 14 different languages.” http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2009-March/175237.html Leslie Almeida informs us that the canonization process for a “son of the soil” Goan priest, the late Monsignor George Fernandes has been begun. http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2009-March/175245.html Freddy Fernandes mulls over “beggar politicians” now that elections are around the corner. http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2009-March/175258.html Ana Maria de Sousa Goswani announces a Guitar Musical Concert on March 21, 2009. http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2009-March/175265.html -- Send your feedback to [email protected] Join the discussions by posting your comments to [email protected] Goanet: citizens' media that works! 14 years and going strong!
