To Goanet - It is the same old habit of Goans again - premature ejaculation. Jairam Ramesh makes a remark somewhere that Goa has been laid low and Goans erupt in praise. If you have followed my photographs in the past 4 years, you already knew this. What exactly has this utterance of Ramesh achieved? Let me suggest an answer:
1. ZILCH. ZERO. NADA. And what is it likely to achieve? Go to 1. What Ramesh-ji giveth, Sonia-ji taketh. If Ramesh can close down the illegal mines, put an end to mega-projects, stop the cutting of hillsides and forests, ban indiscriminate land conversion, that would be the day to make a cast of his feet and do pooja. Until then, say 'bhonkaar khont' to both Ramesh and Sonia-ji. Regards, r * * * Read Selma Carvalho's warmly-received book *Into the Diaspora Wilderness*, a journey through Goan life in Africa, the Gulf, England and North America ... gripping and well-told real-life stories. See http://selmacarvalho.squarespace.com/ * * *
