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Goa Sudharop Annual Awards
January 5, 2011 - 3:45 - 6:30pm
Hotel Mandovi, Panaji, Goa
Details at: http://bit.ly/GoaSudharop2011
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Today, the main area of the Colva Beach appears to be telling us, that
something is seriously wrong about Colva. The beach has now divided itself
into 2 areas; which is mainly facilitated by the sewage let out by the
specific restaurants/hotels in the area, various illegalities, lack of
action by relevant authorities, etc. The division is symbolic of the people
of Colva, whose loyalties are divided or enslaved between two prominent
South Goa Politicians, who have/had powerful positions in the Government and
with whom the village is, has and is only going from bad to worse!! The
sewage is symbolic of the high levels of corruption, apathy, lack of
concern, selfishness, materialism, suffocating of conscience etc, amongst
the villagers which is rapidly destroying this beautiful village. Yes some
critics will come out with all sorts of excuses like for example” It is easy
for an overseas person to talk from outside and he/she should come to Goa
and act instead of just giving views”. I think that these are just excuses
from specific individuals who either have vested interests or are too
complacent to act. I am sure that if this particular excuse is addressed
then these same individuals will come out with more excuses to make
themselves feel better. The solution is simple and it is all about choice;
choice about (1) Who you elect and How much money you accept to surrender
you vote (2) What you say or not say to improve the village (3) Who you
support/praise (4) What illegality you pursue/support or turn a blind eye
too or do not challenge (5) Who you defame, let down or do not support;
despite those very persons fighting desperately for Colva on the ground, for
the benefit of all Colvenkars etc
Arwin Mesquita, UAE
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Please post your comments on my Blog: http://goanidentity.blogspot.com/
Please also see below:
1. Benaulim Village Action Committee: http://www.bvacbenaulim.blogspot.com/
2. "Rape of Goa" : http://www.parrikar.com/blog/the-rape-of-goa/
3. MAND - an adivasi-rights resource centre : http://mandgoa.blogspot.com/
4. EVERY GOAN SHOULD SEE THIS VIDEO:
http://infochangeindia.org/Infochange-documentary.html
5. For the Love of Konkani: http://www.radiogoa.net/
6. Goa's Identity Movement website: http://www.goamag.net/gim
7. Goa's Identity Movement group on Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com//#/group.php?gid=193497031686
8. Official Government Site NRI Office (GOA): http://www.globalgoans.org.in/
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NEW BOOK: 'PATRIOTISM IN ACTION: Goans in Indias Defence Services'
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