----------------------------------------------------------------- Goanetter Francis Rodrigues (Vasco/Toronto) unveils his book, The Greatest Konkani Song Hits. Launch dates: Goa (Kala Academy) on 9 Aug. 4 pm. U.K. (Staines) on 15 Aug. Canada on 20 Aug and US on 30 Aug. Details http://www.konkanisongbook.com/
----------------------------------------------------------------- Shame on Chief Minister Digamber Kamat and his Congress government for the anti-goan people stance. Everything done is claimed to be in the interest of the 'aam admi' but it is well known that the mining and real estate lobby stands to be benefited. This government has not been satisfied with only looting the exchequer but is actively involved in disempowering the Goan people. The recent amendments carried out clearly demonstrate the truth. Even the Special status demand has been twisted to get special status for more funds from the Centre instead of protecting Goa's threatened land and environment. With every passing day hordes of migrants are descending into Goa and are being systematically diverted to various Congress constituencies to strenghten the vote bank. Every Goan knows what is happening, but no Goan is ready to strike really hard. Everyone is happy in tickling the behind of a rampaging elephant. Dharnas and public meetings, with people running home even before it is over, are not going to deter this government from its mischief. What we have seen in these last 12 months is an all out defiance of the people's wishes with a very well colluding political opposition. It is really theatrics and only theatrics, to show the people that there is an opposition that embarasses the government. It does not take a minute to realise that it is all stage managed. We are being governed by boozers, gamblers and screw drivers. This government definitely needs to be brought down if Goa is to be saved. -soter
