[Goanet]FEATURE: Remembering Francis Newton Souza - Born April 12, 1924
Francis Newton (F N) Souza India's most important and famous modern artist, Francis Newton Souza, was born on April 12, 1924 in Saligao, Goa. Today would have been his 81st birthday. He was raised by his mother, a dressmaker. Souza was pursuing an art education at the Sir J.J. School of Art, Mumbai before he was expelled in 1942 for taking part in the 'Quit India' freedom movement. He then went on to found the Progressive Artists' Group in 1947 along with fellow artists, Ara, Raza, Husain and others, leading the edge of the Indian modernist art movement. In 1949 he left for London where after a few years of struggle he began to make a mark on the art scene. In the 1950s, Souza shot to fame with his one-man show at Gallery One in London, which is also when his autobiographical essay, 'Nirvana of a Maggot' was published. - Awarded the John Moore Prize at the Walker Art Gallery, Liverpool in 1957 - Received the Italian Government Scholarship in 1960 - In 1967 migrated to New York - received the Guggenheim International Award. In 1959 his autobiography, 'Words and Lines' was first published. *** Here are some of the occasions he was invited to exhibit at: - The Institute of Contemporary Arts, London and the Venice Biennale - 1954 - Guggenheim Foundation, New York - 1967 - Minneapolis International Art Festival - 1972 - Commonwealth Artists of Fame, London - 1977 - India: Myth and Reality - Aspects of Modern Indian Art, Museum of Modern Art, Oxford - 1982 - Festival of India, Royal Academy of Art, London - 1982 - Modern Indian Painting, Hirschhorn Museum, Washington D.C. - 1982 - East-West Visual Arts Encounter, Germany (FDR) - 1985 - Exhibition of Chemical Works, LTG Art Gallery, New Delhi - 1995 *** Some Posthumous Exhibits & Auctions: - http://www.kumargallery.com/souza2005/press.htm - http://www.bsgart.com/pages/GalleryNews.html - http://www.shareholder.com/bid/news/20050309-157645.cfm - http://www.asiasociety.org/support/specialevents/edge_desire.html His paintings can be found in the Baroda Museum, Baroda, National Gallery, New Delhi, Tate Gallery, London, Wakefield Gallery, Wakefield, Haifa Museum, Israel, National Gallery, Melbourne. A brief biography and photos can be found @ http://www.srimatilal.com/souza/contact.html Souza passed away in Mumbai on March 28, 2002. *** In his Obituary: F.N. Souza - The Myth, the Fury, and the Silence..., Goanetter, Dom Martin writes: Francis Newton Souza's myth began before he even took the first existential gulp of air. According to him, he was painting murals in his mother's womb. Interestingly enough, this feat was earlier eclipsed by Salvador Dali, who reputedly began the tradition of decorating the maternal cavern. ...he was a gun-toting maverick, gunning down customs and dogmas with his rhetorical brush and pen. At other times, he would transfigure himself into a bulldozer, leveling down friends, relatives, foes and anything else that stood between him and his next landmark. However, unlike Picasso who spent his last years doodling, and Dali, who wound up signing blanks -- Souza in the end was "surrounded" by fakes. Word is hobnobbing around that the workshop for these fakes is situated in Goa! In retrospect, whoever Souza was and whatever he became, one will continue to hear his footsteps in the corridors of Modern Indian art. Read Dom Martin's entire article that includes sketches by Souza @ http://www.dommartin.cc/Literature/FNSouza%202002.htm *** Ben Antao, a passive Goanetter and founder member of Goa-Goans, first wrote about Souza back in 1963 when he interviewed him for an article for the Navhind Times. His article was titled: Francis Newton Souza : Genius in the field of modern art He then said "..Francis Newton Souza, whom art critics here and abroad have acclaimed a genius in the field of modern art. But there is nothing abstract or three-dimensional in the work of Souza, who is essentially original and individualistic, very much as he is in real life." He goes on to write "Souza is one of the few amiable men I have been privileged to meet. Obviously irritated by the suggestion made at a function that he should recognize his roots and fall back upon them, Souza minced no words when he told me that there was no such thing as having roots in one country." He quotes Souza - "Roots need water from clouds forming over distant seas, and from rivers having sources in different lands," he said and added that one's roots lay where one's home was. On Souza's passing in 2002, Ben reminisces, "I was 27 years old when I wrote that piece. Having reread it today, I feel there are two words in that 1000- word article that need clarification and explanation. The first is the word 'genius' in the headline. The second word that needs clarification is 'amiable'. >From my readings I'd gathered that Souza was a hothead and an egotist. He kept his voice soft and friendly, but his dark eyes were sharp and probing. I sent a copy of the a
[Goanet]PAPAL REICH - A Novel by Arun Pereira (Know all about it at www.papalreich.com)
A New Papacy Prepare for a new superpower! A critically acclaimed book. www.papalreich.com A Novel by Arun Pereira, Ph.D. "Hold your breath...a spellbinding story." Dr. F. Paiva, Consulting Editor, IUCISD "Extremely well written...an incredible amount of research." Jewish Book World "A tantalising picture of our future." The Times of India "A historical thriller...about a new superpower." Asian Age "Well researched...thrills and informs." Deccan Herald What does the Holy Roman Empire have to do with our future? Tomorrow's global powers will be religions, not nations. Prepare for a new superpower. Prepare for PAPAL REICH. Pope John Paul Bracelet In Honor of His Memory John Paul II Bracelet - www.johnpaulbracelet.com Download Pope John Paul's Own Prayers for Free and Listen to Audiobooks by and About Him - www.audible.com The Death of the Holy Father http://frpat.com/jpii/jpiimenu.htm Gulf-Goans e-Newsletter http://www.goa-world.com/ "Maie mogan nomoskar, mozo noman. Maka khuxalkai bogta tumche sangata missachi bhett somorombunk." (I offer you my greetings of love. I am happy to partake in this eucharistic celebration with you) - Pope John Paul's introductory speech in Konkani during his visit to Goa in February 1986.
[Goanet]Drive against modified vehicles to continue for two weeks
-- Documented by Goa Desc Resource Centre Ph:2252660 Website: www.goadesc.org Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Press Clippings on the web: http://www.goadesc.org/mem/ -- - Drive against modified vehicles begins today The drive to check and challan vehicles bearing fancy, improper number plates and modified two-wheelers and four wheelers in Goa by the Goa traffic police will begin from tomorrow. The superintendent of police (traffic), Panaji, Mr Atmaram V Deshpande in a press release issued on April 6 has stated that many vehicles in Goa are found moving with fancy number plates or improper number plates and added that such vehicles whenever used for committing any offence or involved in hit-and-run cases, the other motorists involved or any eye witnesses available, find it difficult to note the number of such modified vehicles. The press note further stated that such fancy number plates or improper number plates are in violation of motor vehicles rules and are liable for penalty. Similarly, vehicles are modified by the owners using dog horns, focus lights, silencers besides huge or miniature number plates are rendered unsafe and totally different from the description given on registration certificate. The press note has quoted the SP (traffic) as saying that such modifications are in violation of registration condition and liable for penalty as per the Motor Vehicle Act 1988. The drive to curb such menace will continue for two weeks commencing from April 11, during the course of which the vehicles will also be seized and forwarded to the transport department for cancellation of registration and penal action. The SP (traffic) has urged all the vehicle owners to co-operate and correct the number plates and remove unauthorised modifications. -- The Navhind Times 11/04/05 page 3 -- --- GOA CIVIC AND CONSUMER ACTION NETWORK --- an initiative of GOA DESC RESOURCE CENTRE to promote civic and consumer rights in Goa --- GOACAN Post Box 78 Mapusa, Goa 403 507 Tel: 2252660 mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] website: www.goacan.org ---
[Goanet]Re: Query about kokum 'sol kadi'
Thanks mate, now how about one using kokum to make a savoury vegetable curry? Cheers, Gabe Menezes. London, England On Apr 11, 2005 1:54 PM, lino dourado <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > Sol Kadhi > > This refreshing kadhi is great with plain rice. Some > people like to drink this at the end of their meal. > > 1 Coconut milk tin > 10 Kokam pieces > 2 cloves garlic > 1 green chili > 1 teaspoon chopped coriander leaves > Salt to taste --
[Goanet]Fr. Felicio Diniz Trophy 7-a-side Soccer League in Bahrain kicks off
Bahrain Goans Soccer League To Kick Off The Bahrain Goans Seven A Side Soccer League for Fr. Felicio Diniz Trophy kicks off at the Al Qadisiya grounds in Salmaniya on Wednesday (13th April 2005) at 7.45 p.m. In the inaugural match a star studded Navelim takes on Tivim, while Margao plays Verna in the second match of the day at 8.30 p.m. The league scheduled to begin on April 6, was postponed by a week as a mark of respect for the departed soul of His Holiness Pope John Paul II. Goa, the touristic coastal state of India ranks very high in the Indian football arena. Football is one of the identities of Goans. Many Goan players who have played for topmost soccer clubs in India are based in Bahrain. The league is a project of Bahrain Goans under the patronage of Konkan Singers Club in answer to pleas by a large number of Goan football followers here. Eight teams, involving around 100 players have registered for the league and a soccer fiesta is on the cards. The league will be played in two phases. The first phase will last till mid June, and the second phase will resume in September with a summer break for July and August. Matches will be played every Wednesday at the Al Qadisiya grounds with a kickoff at 7.45 p.m. Matches will also be played every Friday at the open grounds next to East Riffa stadium with a kickoff at 3.00 p.m. On Friday in the first match at East Riffa Benaulim will clash with Vasco and Canacona youngsters will play Chinchinim in the second match. Former Expatriate Football League refree Sadanand Naik, with assistance of Joy Corda and Seby Fernandes will officiate the league matches. Edward DAlmeida, the President of Konkan Singers Club will be the chief guest for the inaugural match at Al Qadisiya grounds on Wednesday at 7.45 p.m. G.R.Crasto/Bahrain Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.goa-world.com/goa/credits/ The Goan Forum http://www.colaco.net/ Maie mogan nomoskar, mozo noman. Maka khuxalkai bogta tumche sangata missachi bhett somorombunk. (I offer you my greetings of love. I am happy to partake in this eucharistic celebration with you) - Pope John Paul's introductory speech in Konkani during his visit to Goa in February 1986.
[Goanet]JACKFRUIT (PON'NOS!)
The jackfruit originated in India at the foot of the Western Ghats, and is now very popular throughout South East Asia. The tree is handsome and stately, 30 to 70 feet tall, with evergreen, alternate, glossy, somewhat leathery leaves which are oblong, oval or elliptic in form, 4 to 6 inches in length; juvenile leaves are lobed. All parts contain pank (sticky white latex.) Short, stout flowering twigs emerge from the trunk and large branches, or even from the soil-covered base of very old trees. It cannot tolerate wet feet. If the roots touch water, the tree will not bear fruit or may die. A good yield is about 150 large fruits per tree annually, though some trees bear as many as 250 and a fully mature tree may produce 500, these probably of medium or small size. A jackfruit tree is said to live as long as 100 years. However, productivity declines with age. Almost everyone in Goa grows jackfruit trees and they can be seen in every compound/backyard in villages as well as in towns. The fruit is unusual as it is borne on the main branches and the trunks, occasionally even from surface roots of the tree. It is the largest tree- borne fruit in the world, weighing from 10 to 60 or even as much as 110 pounds, and up to 36 inches long and 20 inches in diameter. The rind or exterior of the compound fruit is green or yellow when ripe and is composed of numerous hard, cone-like points attached to a thick and rubbery, pale yellow or whitish wall. The interior consists of large edible bulbs of yellow, banana-flavored flesh, massed among narrow ribbons of thin, tough undeveloped perianths and a central, pithy core. Each bulb encloses a smooth, oval, light brown starchy seed covered by a thin white membrane. The seed is ¾ to 1-½ inches long and ½ to ¾ inches thick and is white and crisp within. There may be 100 or up to 500 seeds in a single fruit. The aroma of the ripening fruit is extremely sweet, with a distinctive flavor reminiscent of banana and pineapple. Once the aroma spreads, it cannot be controlled; hence, the good old Konkani saying: Ponnos lipovn dovrunk zait punn tacho pormoll lipovnk zainam! (You may be able to hide a jackfruit but you cannot hide its aroma!) Jackfruits mature 3 to 8 months after flowering. The fruit is covered with numerous hard points, is pale green in color and changes to a yellowish-brown during ripening. Fruit is mature for harvest when the single small leaf above the stem withers and the first color change occurs. Ripening continues post- harvest and with experience is ascertained by tapping the fruit. When ripe, the fruit softens a little and the rind will give in when pushed. Jackfruits turn brown and deteriorate quickly after ripening. If a person is fat and has a round stomach, people remark: Zala polle ponnos kosso! (Look at him, he has become like a jackfruit!) Sometimes, they jokingly tap his stomach and ask him: Ponnos pikla re? (Is the jackfruit ripe?) Jackfruit is a summer fruit of Goa. It ripens principally from March to June. It is one of those delicacies which once you begin to eat ends only when the stomach is full. Many people at first hesitate to eat it because of the pank but once they get the hang of eating it then there is no looking back; jackfruit fondness grows with familiarity. This is how the good old saying "Vokol ghore khainam mhunnon bingttanim varn bhorlelem" came to be known. Roughly translated, it means the bride pretended not to eat jackfruit and yet the pit was filled with seeds. Similarly, many people despise things when they have had too much of them or had them for too long and here again we have the Goan jackfruit-related saying: Pott bhortuch ghore ambott! (When your stomach is full, carpel is sour.) There are three types of jackfruits in Goa: (1) Rosall Ponnos having a pale-brown or occasionally palegreen rind and containing small, fibrous, soft, mushy, but very sweet ghore (carpel;) the rind can be broken open with bare hands. Some women, when their husbands are aged, refer to them as Rosall Ponnos; (2) Capo Ponnos - usually having a light-green rind, occasionally brownish and containing crisp and almost crunchy ghore of high quality though not quite as sweet; a knife is needed to cut open the rind; and (3) Capo-Rosall Ponnos - also having the same rind as that of Capo but its ghore is a mixture of both - neither hard nor soft but sweeter than Capo Ponnos; also needs a knife to cut open the rind. The char (perianths) of the Type 3 jackfruit is quite thick and as tasty as the fruit. As children, we ate it as well. Jackfruit trees of Type 1 mostly bear fruits at their lower trunks, whereas Types 2 and 3 bear fruits high above on the tree. To remove jackfruits from such trees, you climb up the tree with the help of a ladder, carrying with you a baincho razu (well rope) and a knife, place the rope on the
[Goanet]Film-maker Mahesh Bhatt warns against those in "secular garb"
Filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt Tells Scribes To Be Vigilant Against Fundamentalists In Secularist Garb By Bosco de Sousa Eremita, SAR NEWS PILAR, Goa (SAR NEWS) -- Veteran Bollywood filmmaker, Mr. Mahesh Bhatt, warned of communal fundamentalists who strut about wearing a secular mask, and urged journalists meeting in this West Indian costal state to be vigilant against those portraying secular credentials. Addressing some 150 Catholic journalists who met at the Pilar Seminary to deliberate on the theme 'The Role of Media in Fostering Justice and Peace Amid Religious Pluralism, as part of the 11th national convention of the Indian Catholic Press Association (ICPA), Mr. Bhatt elaborated with examples the forces which create communal tensions and law and order problems by projecting a secular facade. "When pluralism is accepted as spirituality, as a way of life, there's no room for injustice and conflicts. Guns cannot give justice," he added, citing the example of the Srinagar-Muzaffarabad bus service between Indian and Pakistan which was flagged off recently. Bhatt met passengers on the maiden route from across the line of control (LoC) and described the encounter as an "emotional moment" for him. "There was this elderly gentleman who kept on saying that what justice can achieve, guns cannot." He advocated the need to imbibe values and skills in young journalists, and observed that providing more information, and the right information was vital Governor of Goa, Mr. S.C. Jamir, who is currently administering the state under the President's Rule, said the Press should not just call itself the fourth estate but also behave so. Mr. Jamir, who was the chief guest, called upon journalists to change their attitude towards reporting and wondered why only bad news was being reported while good news went unreported. He said it was imperative for Christian journalists to set the trend by in-depth reporting on issues that have resonated more authentically with the community, rather than journalism that parrots just two sides of an issue. The governor urged journalists to rediscover communities by cracking stereotypes. He said journalists ought to provide entry points to involve people and encourage interactivity between journalists, citizens and communities for the betterment of society. "Make local news more enterprising and relevant. Cover community news better. Interpret government's decisions and tell the readers what such a decision means to their daily life," he said. He said the line between commentary and reporting has blurred and so has the line between entertainment and news. When the media does its job differently, citizens do their jobs differently. "Often, the Press today is doing more than simply covering stories -- they are often driving controversies especially in looking at the personal and ethical behaviour of public figures." Archbishop-Patriarch Felipe Neri Ferrao of Goa and Daman in his presidential address said the convention theme was very relevant to our life today as the values of peace and justice were trampled often in the name of religion thus fanning the communal flame amongst people. Under the circumstances, the media has the onerous task of educating the society in the right direction, he said, urging the media to bring about inter-religious understanding in the country. The archbishop, who was coincidentally celebrating the 11th anniversary of his episcopal ordination, asked journalists to espouse the cause of the poor, the marginalised and the voiceless and thus shoulder together the responsibility of bringing about justice and peace to the suffering, irrespective of their religious background. On the occasion, Mr. Bhatt also released the convention souvenir. Maharashtra State Minorities Commission vice-chairperson, Dr. Abraham Mathai, was felicitated by Archbishop Ferrao. Convenor of the convention, Father Conceicao D'Silva and Superior General of Society of Missionaries of St. Francis Xavier, Pilar Father Tony Lopes, ICPA president, Mr. Michael Gonsalves also spoke on the occasion. Later speaking at the session, Father Cedric Prakash, leading human rights activist from Gujarat, warned that fundamentalist forces were redefining nationhood and urged the media to be vigilant. He said Maharashtra was seeking to introduce a law against conversion and warned that in the "Hindu kingdom" of Gujarat, fundamentalism was worse than in 2002. Father Prakash highlighted the challenge of Catholic journalists to enter the mainstream media and explore the social dimensions and reach out to other communities. He called upon media persons to take a stand on issues even if it sounded "trite, pulled out or bored." "Do not be afraid to speak the truth," he said. Father Varghese Alengaden, founder director of the Indore-based Universal Solidarity Movement of Value Education for Peace, said more people had died for belief than truth, because practis
[Goanet]Goanet News Bytes * Apr 11, 2005 * River Princess, will it, or won't it, go?
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IN TODAY'S EZINE: A bumper collection of news from across the Goan diaspora
and back home, plus the usual news summaries from Goa. Keep in touch with
Goan communities scattered across the globe, and a recipe for coconut
chutney.
RIVER PRINCESS, THE SHIP GROUNDED along the Candolim coast
for the past five years, is to be removed by May 20, says
a headline in the Herald. Goa's newspapers and TV channels
seem to have got strongly divided over which side they take
on this story. Said the Herald: "Certain sections of the media,
who had no knowledge of ship salvage, began a series of
articles alleging a fraud (in the salvaging saga)." A contrary
view was taken by the Gomantak Times, as reported earlier.
TOURISM DEPARTMENT ABANDONS ITS PLANS FOR tented accommodation for
tourists, at the northern entrance to Margao, a decade-and-half
after the same was envisaged. Some 4000 sq m of land was taken over
for this purpose. (H)
o Lack of sanitation facilities, Goa's main problem (H)
o Anti-plastics rally held in Quepem (H)
o One run over by train at Talpona, body cut into two pieces. (H)
o Goa needs oncology facilities under one roof, says expert. (H)
o Les Menezes profiles Judy Virginia Fernandes, music teacher at
Sharada Mandir and woman of other roles. (H)
o At Catholic journalists meet, Bhat tells scribes to keep a tab
on 'secular' parties. (NT)
o Two were injured at a freak accident on a narrow Sancoale bridge
involving three vehicles. (NT)
o 30-year-old Shwetal Dilipbhai Bhat is suspected to have committed
suicide by jumping into the Mandovi river. He was staying at
the Hotel Marriott. (NT)
o Pulse polio immunisation drive held in Goa on Sunday. (NT)
o Goa-based Malyalees urged to strengthen bonds with locals. (NT)
o El Shaddai opens night-shelter and day-care unit at Margao. (NT)
o Tiatr Day celebrations on April 17 at Kala Academy. (NT)
o Three-day translation workshop held at Inst Menezes Braganza.(NT)
o Jamir appraised of irregular water supply at Pale. (NT)
o Gomantak Times says its journalists wanting to talk to children
at the state-run 'Apna Ghar' children's home were denied entry. (GT)
o Walking race organised in honour of Vasco's late popular
medico Dr Shrikant Verenkar (murdered in a tragic case). GT
o Ful-na-Paklli has announced plans to promote a 'Kids TV'. It
is for children below 15, who are beckoned with the slogan,
'Take heart, learn the art of videography and photography'.
o Want to stop drinking? Alcoholics Anonymous Ph 222 4140.
o Water diviner services http://www.waterdiviner.co.in
AGNEL VOCATIONAL training institute at Verna is
offering a series of skill-upgradation training
sessions in radio & TV mechanics, mobile phone
mechanics, refrigeration and AC, car mechanics,
grills and plate welding, modern home appliance
mechanics, CNC machine operator, computer hardware
technician, audio system repair mechanics,
multipurpose mechanics (electrician-plumber-
carpenter), water pump mechanics, gas welding.
Contact mobile 9822 489 154
Verna is also starting courses in the food crafts
and culinary sciences.
INDIAN RAILWAY ENQUIRIES can now be got online (trains running information
and PNR queries): http://www.wrindia.com (Western Railway), or via
http://www.westernrailwayindia.com or even http://www.indianrail.gov.in
QUOTE OF THE DAY: Every second person you meet declares blithely that
he's "in real estate" and old houses and sleepy village vaddos are
suddenly coming to life Because we Goans are scampering at high
speed to sell off our limited property for a pittance, in an
unseemly and often nauseating rush to make a quick buck. Most of the
people who are buying here because you can buy mansions for the price
of half a hovel virtually anywhere else. Should we continue to value
our last precious assets so unbelievably cheaply? -- VM de Malar, Herald
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DEATHS & OBITUARIES
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CANDOLIM: Maria Teresa Fernandes, b 1938. Wife of late Francis Xavier
Fernandes, mother/in-law of Linda/Peter, Philomena (Filu) in Kuwait.
Grandmum of Lionel and Lyris. Funeral April 11 at 3.30 pm to OL of Good Hope
Church, Candolim.
CHANDOR-COTTA/BETALBATIM: Veronica Rodrigues e Rebello. Wife o
[Goanet]Electing the new Pope (an open letter)
ELECTING THE NEW POPE (An Open Letter) To Respected Cardinals Varkey Vithayathil CssR, Ernakulum Ivan Dias, Mumbai Telesphore Toppo, Ranchi Respected Cardinals of the Catholic Church in India, Peace of Christ. The Catholic Church in India, as also people of goodwill all over the world, are saddened at the passing on of our beloved and revered Pope John Paul II. I had the privilege of receiving Holy Communion from his hands and kissing his feet when he visited New Delhi on 2nd February 1986. Since you will shortly be entering into the Conclave to elect the new spiritual leader of the universal church, I humbly place before you some of the concerns of the laity of India. Having been National President of the All India Catholic Union from 1990-1994, and being active in the work of the church and society since 1969, I have a fair idea of Sesus fidei the sense of the faithful, which is so critical in determining and discerning the will of God. Several popes, beginning with St. Peter, were martyred for the faith, and through history we have had several popes of heroic virtue and outstanding human and spiritual qualities. Church history is also replete with cases of some popes who were immoral, politically ambitious, and even violently annihilated opposition forces. Political, economic and military pressures have had an unpleasant influence on the elections of popes in the past. This is a matter of grave concern. The Pope, besides being the spiritual head of the Catholic Church, is also perceived as a powerful force in secular society. Pope John Paul IIs support to the Solidarity Union in his native Poland eventually led to the collapse of the totalitarian regime in his native country and the rest of Eastern Europe; finally resulting in the break up of the Soviet Union and the end of totalitarian Marxism. This has also resulted in unipolar world, shadowed by the hegemony of the USA. Pope John Paul II was courageous in his criticism of the American invasion of Iraq. He was also critical of capitalist ideology and the world being driven by market forces. He was firm in his orthodoxy about sexual fidelity, and compassionate in his social concerns for the poor. On the other hand, especially in the latter half of his papacy, the Holy Father seemed to have gone back on the magnanimous world vision of the Second Vatican Council. He was no doubt concerned about certain abuses in Church practices. But it was the laity and women in particular, who felt a new sense of marginalisation. From a participatory and dialoguing church we again seem to have become a hierarchical, clerically dominated and fortified church. Whatever happened to the new Pentecost that Pope John XXIII ushered in? Why are we going back to being a triumphalistic church, conscious of power and prestige, rather than of humble service in the world? Here in India there is little or no dialogue with the laity, true lay participation, transparency and accountability. In view of the above, I humbly pray that you, our revered Cardinals, will play a vital role in discerning the will of God, for the next Pope. He should be a humble and deeply spiritual person, who does not harbour political aspirations. He should be strong enough to withstand the strong currents of hedonism, consumerism and capitalism that seek to steer the destiny of the modern world. The new Pope should be strongly committed to the reforms of Vatican II vis-a-vis the laity, other religions, other Christian Churches, anthropology, psychology and the natural sciences. In the early centuries some of the Popes were Asian (as was St Peter and others from the Middle East). There have also been some from North Africa, beginning with Saint Victor I in 190 AD. Gradually the Universa church metamorphosed into the Latin Church. We became more Roman, than Catholic. The Catholic Church became synonymous with Europe and colonialism. For several centuries it seemed that only Italians could become Popes. 1978 was a refreshing break from the past, when a non-Italian was elected Pope. In 2005 this process of change must continue. Europe has had more than its fair share of Popes. A truly universal church cannot remain shackled to Europe. We must break free; and a historic opportunity awaits you. Today there are more Catholics in the Americas than in Europe. It would therefore be fitting that the next Pope be an American. However, in view of the hegemonistic and hedonistic tendencies of the Government and people of the USA; the rest of the world would look on in horror and suspicion if a cardinal from the USA were elected Pope. The Church in Latin America is strongest in numbers, but seems to have suffered maximum injustice and poverty. The Church in Africa is vibrant, and the Church in Asia is miniscule, except for t
[Goanet]goabooks.swiki.net updated
Just a small note to say that the volunteer-driven and non-commercial book reviews site for Goa, http://goabooks.swiki.net has been updated. Thanks to those who volunteered to send in their reviews. These are displayed in the section 'what's new' What's new * Diary of an ambassador (by Dr Teotonio R de Souza) * Goan English Fiction Writers by Cecil Pinto * The Sixth Night, by Silviano C Barbosa, reviewed by Lino Leitao * The Sixth Night, by Silviano C Barbosa, reviewed by Ben Antao * Philomena Siqueira Antony,Goa-Bahia relations... (by Dr TR de Souza) Here's a request to others to send in their writings related to books from and about Goa. Reviews need to be in English (for technical reasons), but the books could be in any language. Thanks to all for your help and cooperation in this venture! FN _ _/ \Frederick Noronha * Freelance Journalist * Goa \ __\/\ India T +91.832.2409490 M +919822 122436 | | | | \ http://fn.swiki.net http://goabooks.swiki.net |__| |___| / http://www.bytesforall.net http://www.bytesforall.org \/ - Sign up for low-volume, high-quality news summaries and updates from Goa at http://newsfromgoa.swiki.net * It's free and volunteer-driven.
[Goanet]Remembering an unusual religious figure: Bishop Alvares Mar Julius
By George K Kurian, Goa Alvares is neither a Syrian nor a Malayalee name. From this fact, itself one will say that he could not have been a Bishop of Maiankara Orthodox Church. Very few people know that one Fr. Alvares, a Goan, had joined the Maiankara Orthodox Syrian Church in 1887 and consecrated as a Bishop in 1889 with the name Alvares Mar Julius. One who visits the St. Mary's Orthodox Syrian Church Ribander (Goa) will see a beautiful 'Kabar' wherein the Holy Relies of the late lamented Bishop, Alvares Mar Julius, is intered. This is the only church outside Kerala wherein a Bishop is laid in rest. A lot of people fully believe in his intercession and the prayers are well answered. This makes the Goa church as a pilgrimage centre. Fr. Antonio Francisco Xavier Alvares was born on 29-04-1836 in an aristocratic Roman Catholic Family in Varhapuri (now Verna) about 25 km from Panaji the capital city of Goa. As a very devout and pious boy he might have decided to work in His wineyard. On completion of school education he joined the famous seminary at Rachol (Goa). Thereafter he was at Bombay and ordained as a priest in 1862. He continued to work in Bomay for another five years and then returned to Goa. That was a turning point in his life. The period 1867 to 1887 changed the ordinary Roman Catholic priesthood in him. Then the church and the clergy were fully controlled by the Portuguese Government. By that time Fr. Alvares came to be known as a journalist and writer, social worker, educationist, freedom fighter, philanthropist, and over and above a firm believer in the true Christianity. Through his periodicals "A Cruz", and "A Verdade" (The Truth) and later "The Times of Goa" and "Progress de Goa", and the pamphlets like "Antioch and Rome", "Universal Supremacy in the Church of Christ", "Directions to the Treatment of Cholera", etc he educated the people, argued for the downtrodden and fought for the freedom of the church. Though born and brought up and ordained as priest of the Catholic Church, he could not withstand the harassment meted out to him by the ecclesiastical and civil powers. He was against false devotion and religious exhibitionism. A certain section of the Catholic community lead by Fr. Alvares never consented to the agreement between the Pope and Portuguese Government regarding administration of the Church in India. They formed the independent Catholic Missions. In pursuit of finding out the true Christianity he went to Trayancore and contacted the then Malankara Metropolitan Mar Joseph Dioriysius (Pulikottil Thirumeni) who directed him to Mar Gregorios of Parumala. Fr. Alvares was profoundly impressed by these great and pious personalities. He was very much convinced that the faiths, beliefs, principles, heritage, customs and traditions of the Orthodox Church were correct and far better than that of the Catholic Church. Probably he disagreed with the Catholic Church and embraced the Orthodox Syrian Church in 1887, hence he was excommunicated by his mother church. Due to his pious life he was elevated to the Episcopal status on 29-7-1889 as Metropolitan of Goa, India and Ceylon by Mar Joseph Dionyius, Mar Gregorios of Parumala, Paulose Mar Ivanios and Kadvil Mar Athanosious. Bishop Alvares stood to his last breath for his faith in the Church which he embraced. For this he suffered much. He was persecuted by the Catholic Church and the political rulers. Cases were fabricated against him and he was arrested on false allegations, stiripped off his espiscopal vestments and taken to the lock up only with his underwear. He was forced to live in a filthy room without any amenities and proper food. Though he was acquitted, he was deprived of the Episcopal insignia. As a Metropolitan he spent a number of years in Canara (Costal Karnataka) and Ceylon. About 5000 people in Brahmavar (Canara dist.) joined the Orthodox Syrian Church. His last ten years was in his home state only. Though he was not physically strong at that age his spirit for social service was very high. He was a poor man then but patriotism was flaming and the love for the poor was burning in his heart. Practically his life was dedicated to such a cause. Then he was running a home for the poor. Infact he was a poor man then but patriotism was flaming and the love for the poor was burning in his heart. His house in Fontainhas (Panaji) had become a heaven for the poor including some 'bhangis'. There was nobody to support him. The Orthodox Church which he joined was no where near him. In fact it did not care as to where the Bishop Alvares was working, how he was, and whether he was alive or not? He was forced to beg to support himself and the poor who he had taken under his care. In a black cassock with a flowing beard, a bowl in one hand and a big stuff in another to support him, he used to roam the streets of Panaji to collect donations from his well wishers. His last days were in Ribander hospital at the mercy of a charitable institution
[Goanet]Secular parties are equally communal
Pre-poll Muslim survey --- Milli Gazette - April 2004 -- Indian Muslim leading English newspaper âSecular parties are equally communalâ By M H Lakdawala Mumbai: With the election season comes a slew of pre-poll surveys predicting the outcome. In this election Muslims are at the center of poll strategy as BJP is repositioning itself as a Centrist party with a space for Muslims. The leftist argues that BJP should not be trusted and Muslims should not forget the Gujarat carnage engineered by one of its chief Ministers. Non-Congress secularists are trying hard to reinforce the stereotype that BJP is anti-Muslim and secularists are the only protectors of the Muslim community. Congress is still taking the Muslim vote for granted and still pretending that Muslims have no alternative but to vote for the Congress. What about the Muslim voters particularly its youth? Do they believe the newly discovered love for Muslims by the BJP? How they compare secularist with the Hindutva forces? Does Congress deserve one more chance and hence their vote? Do they consider Leftist as the new ally to fight communal forces? To find answers to these questions, The Milli Gazette in association with Trends Research and Analysis Center (TRAC), Mumbai, conducted a prepoll survey amongst Muslim youth (age between 18-35) in Mumbai. Survey methodology was based on stratified sampling with the survey population of 418. The respondents were chosen from different colleges, and slum pockets across Muslim majority areas as well as non Muslim majority areas across Mumbai, professionals, hawkers and Businessmen. Surprisingly 78% of the respondents said that they are not interested in voting as it does not make any difference to their own personal and their communityâs conditions. Though most of the respondents agreed that vote is very precious and they value it but the performance of the political parties and elected representatives had made them cynical. Will vote or Not in coming election: Not interested in voting 78% intend to vote 13% may or may not vote 07% not yet decided 02%. Raisa Khan, 18, a BA student has decided not to cast her vote as she finds all candidates equally selfish and self-centered. "Though in the past I was really exited about casting my first vote when I become eligible I lost interest as none of the candidates deserves my vote. So why waste my vote by casting it to the wrong candidate", she said. Tasneem Shaikh, 19, a BMS student intends to vote for the good candidate. " I would like to vote for the candidate who can represent our constituency problem and also have a vision to tackle the contemporary issues faced by our country. Since none of the candidates is worth my vote I will not vote", she said. Rehan Shah, 31, hawker, selling ready-made garments outside Churchgate railway station in south Mumbai is a regular voter. This time he has decided not to vote. " In the past I did vote either for Congress or third front candidate. But they turn out to be elusive and never bother to visit our constituency and see for themselves how we are living in conditions not fit for even animals", he said. Reason for not voting: Makes no difference who rules the country 69% Congress is better then BJP 18% Non-Congress secular parties are worth the Muslim vote 4%. Seventy-eight percent of the respondents said all political parties and candidates are more or less same for Muslims. How about forming a political party for the Muslim, as other communities have done. Eighty-three percent of the respondents said no. Saeed Ahmed a restaurateur believes that forming a Muslim political party in a plural country like India is not going to solve the communityâs problems. "Instead of solving the problem of the community a Muslim political front will send a wrong signal and will provide a handle to the communal forces to project Muslims as self-centered and such party can be easily branded as communal", he said. Sixty-four percent of the respondents do not believe that secular parties including Congress when voted to power will not play communal politics. Only 22% said that BJP is more communal as compared to other parties. 69% said that Congress as well as other secular parties are equally communal when it comes to the Muslim community. Rafique, 28,vegetable seller in Bandra East, living in the slums had never voted for the "so called secular parties". " My vote goes to Shiv Sena both in Parliamentary as well as local elections. They can be approached with the problems and Sena leaders do accommodate our interest and help us when we are in dire strait. Hence in our constituency Sena candidate wins as Muslims vote for the party," he said. The Konkan region in Maharastra is supporting Shiv Sena since past several elections and Congress and other secular parties are punished by Muslim voters for non-performance. Issues important to them: Security 22% Non interference in their Religion 1
[Goanet]Cong wants dissolution?
Sandesh Prabhudesai -Goanews 5 April 2005 The infighting within the Congress-led alliance has compelled the senior politicians here to join the demand made by the Bharatiya Janata Party to go for fresh polls by dissolving the Goa House rather than by-elections. Goa is presently undergoing a brief Presidentâs rule by keeping the 40-member Assembly under suspended animation since 4 March, as a result of the month-long political crisis that toppled the BJP-led Manohar Parrikar government. The election commission has to hold by-elections in five Assembly segments here by July as the seats had fallen vacant due to resignations of the five BJP legislators. Though former deputy chief minister Philip Neri Rodrigues was also disqualified by the BJP-supporter speaker during the crisis, the seat is yet to be announced vacant, as the order has been challenged in the high court. As the number game got stuck at 17-17, the Congress-led alliance could not prove its majority even after toppling the BJP-led government. They could now come to power only if they win all the five seats, which would be contested by the resigned former BJP legislators as the Congress candidates. However, the alliance has started developing cracks with Micky Pacheco, one resigned ex-MLA, joining the Nationalist Congress Party. He has refused to the Congress candidate. On the other hand, the United Goans Democratic Party has announced its decision to split from the alliance if they are not offered two of the five seats. The Congress however is adamant on contesting all the five seats. The recent blow to the Congress came from the within with South Goa MP and strongman Churchill Alemao waging a public war against local PCC chief Luizinho Faleiro. Alemao has demanded his removal, alleging that the party bigwigs defeated his candidate in ZP elections. Though Congress has publicly vowed to work âunitedlyâ in the forthcoming by-elections, senior partymen told goanews.com that they would approach the high command with a demand to go for dissolution and fresh elections as the infighting could ultimately help bringing back the BJP government to power. Meanwhile, the local BJP delegation has left for the national capital, to meet the Election Commission, demanding dissolution of the House. -- Cheers, Carlos
[Goanet]Salmona Spring: Open Update To Governor Of Goa - 4.
Monday, 11 April 2005.
To,
The Governor of Goa,
Panaji. Goa.
Your Excellency,
Sadly for us in Saligao, you already know what the "famous first
words" of this daily update are: THE CONSTRUCTION AT THE SALMONA
SPRING IS STILL ON! Today the first floor slab has been cast
and set and at this moment is safely curing into concrete,
reinforced with steel that stabs the very womb of this fragile
eco-system and heritage zone.
Listen to what Harvey D'Souza one of Goa's most recognised
naturalists and ornithologists has to say about the Salmona
Spring in an interview with Frederick Noronha a local, freelance
journalist (excerpts):
FN: How does the Saligao spring (locally called the 'fountain')
rate among your favourite bird-watching spots? Why?
Harvey: The Saligao spring is one of the best birding spots in
Bardez for various reasons: the forest is moist-deciduous, the
spring runs right through the year, a fact which has not escaped
the avian species. Also, some birds spotted here are hard to
find elsewhere.
Indeed birders flock to Saligao to spot the Brown Wood Owl, which
roosts in the trees by the spring for more than six years now.
(We have located another roosting site for Brown Wood Owl -- but
we are not telling!)
You can also reliably locate small numbers of Grey-Headed Bulbul
(now classified as threatened), or even the all-white male
Paradise Flycatcher here. Other examples also exist, which
distinguish Saligao as a unique birding spot as compared to
other verdant patches.
FN: What are the kinds of birds you've actually seen there?
Harvey: Many, we have a complete checklist, but let's look at the
rare and notable sightings.
One sighting of a Malabar Pied Hornbill sighted on November 4,
2000. Also sighted by Gordon Frost on different dates. (Then
there was the) Malabar whistling thrush, crimson-backed sunbird
(endemic to Western ghats)
Red-winged crested cuckoo (sighted by WildGoa Club on Dec 1,
2002). We know of no other sighting in Goa. Pair of Brown Wood
Owls, Jungle Owlets, Western Crowned Leaf Warbler, raptors like
Booted Eagle, Crested Serpent Eagle, Short-Toed Eagle, Oriental
Honey Buzzard, Black Eagle, Black-Shouldered Kite, the Plain
Flowerpecker, Thickbilled Flowerpecker, Rufous Woodpecker.
FN: How uncommon are these?
None of the birds stated above are found only at Saligao. However
some birds, such as the Grey Headed Bulbul, are listed as
threatened. The Brown Wood Owl site certainly needs protection.
In Scotland, they had a round the clock team just to protect the
nesting site of a pair of osprey!
What makes it unique is the wide variety of species seen here.
Adjacent forests like even the Calangute spring or Nerul or
Betim hill cannot boast of such a wide variety of birds. How
many? Ours is in no way a comprehensive list -- but i would say
a number of 120 species would be a workable and realistic
number. Worth protecting!
FN: What are the change you've been noticing at the Saligao
spring in recent years?
The litter at the spring does tarnish the pristine beauty. From
time to time, we have observed trees cut down. The last incident
-- a whole patch being cleared (sometime in late 2002) -- was
something we could not let go...
One change we would rather NOT see is development. Let no tourism
department convert Saligao zor ('spring' in Konkani) into another
Pomburpa bathroom!
FN: Does the place need protection or preservation? If so, why?
Harvey: One reason would be the rich birdlife, but even as a
village heritage spot it certainly preservation. Imagine being
able to walk a hundred meters to the best picnic spot in Bardez!
FN: What are the steps that are needed?
Legal steps. This must be classified as a private forest
immediately, along with other verdant patches in Arpora, Baga,
Assagao, Betim, Pilerne...
(Excerpts end)
This is this kind of rare, precious and natural jewel that is
being stolen from under our noses.
Murder...nature-slaughter is being coldly and clinically executed
before our very eyes and your bureaucracy is dragging its feet
to bring out the hand cuffs and arrest the carnage.
We were told that the owner Arjun Harmalkar and the Saligao
Panchayat would be called today and asked why they have not
obeyed government directives to stop the work.
Instead, we see Arjun casting his first floor slab! As the
building rises, so does the people's patience wear thin.
The people are waiting your Excellency. You promised an
investigation and a revocation of licence. Others promised an
injunction and take over of the site. The Tourism Dept. has
promised acquisition invoking the Urgency Clause (17/4) of the
Land Acquisition Act. Everyday we hear that on the morrow the
injunction, revocation, acquisition and notification will come.
And nothing does...
But you have promises to keep, Your Excellency. Promises made 3
times over to 3 delegations of Saligaokars. And you have the
powers to keep those pr
Re: [Goanet]Need info on Dom Jose Vieira Alvernaz
Prezada D. Maria Guiomar, Eu sou um goês residente em Portugal desde os fins de 1976, tendo saido de Goa para Angola em meados de 1957. Conheci o Patriarca D. José Vieira Alvernaz, embora superficialmente, e a impressão que dele me ficou é a de uma pessoa simples, que viajava ao longo do território conduzindo muitas vezes ele próprio um "jeep" e contactando com pessoas de qualquer estrato social e de qualquer religião, embora sem saber falar a língua da terra que é o concani. - Para além das interessantes e valiosas informações que lhe foram prestadas pelo Doutor Teotónio R. de Souza, transcrevo a seguir o que sobre D. José vem no opúsculo "Dioceses fundadas nos territórios ultramarinos e Padroado Português a partir de Lisboa com seus respectivos Bispos (e substitutos no governo das Dioceses)", do Pe. António Lopes, nº 9 da "Biblioteca Evangelização e Culturas" do Secretariado Nacional das Comemorações dos 5 Séculos, Novembro de 1994: «30º Arcebispo e 5º Patriarca - D. José Vieira Alvernaz «Eleito Bispo de Cochim a 13.08.1941 e tendo tomado posse a 28.02.1942, foi nomeado Coadjutor de Goa a 23.12.1950, com direito a sucessão ao Arcebispo de Goa e Damão, com o título de Arcebispo de Anasartha. Sucede a D. José da Costa Nunes a 16.09.1953, com a nomeação deste para Vice-Camerlengo da S. Sé. Desde 11.08.1966, teve D. José de abandonar Goa, sendo desde então, Goa governada por um Administrador Apostólico, sede plena. A 25.09.1953, a Arquidiocese de Goa abandonou as missões que ainda mantinha em território da União Indiana. Terminava assim, na Índia, o Padroado Português, tanto na sua expressão de pleno-Padroado, como de semi-Padroado. - Nasceu a 5.02.1898 na Ribeirinha (Ilha do Pico).» Não obstante o que acabo de transcrever, do "Directory" do ano de 2000 da Arquidiocese de Goa e Damão consta que D. José Vieira Alvernaz deixou Goa em 1962, resignou do seu múnus de Arcebispo em 1975 e faleceu nos Açores em 1979. Espero que estas informações lhe sejam de alguma ajuda. Jorge de Abreu Noronha Oeiras - Original Message - From: MARIA GUIOMAR LIMA <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Sunday, April 10, 2005 11:39 PM Subject: [Goanet]Need info on Dom Jose Vieira Alvernaz > I am a portuguese jornalist, living in Lisbon. I'm wrintg the story of Dom > Jose Vieira Alvernaz former patriarc of Goa in 1953-1962. I would like to > contact people who have know him . Could you help me? > > Thanks >
Re: [Goanet]Query about kokum 'sol kadi'
From: lino dourado <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Reply-To: goanet@goanet.org To: goanet@goanet.org Subject: Re: [Goanet]Query about kokum 'sol kadi' Date: Mon, 11 Apr 2005 05:54:58 -0700 (PDT) [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: can anyone provide the recipe for the kokum water offered in hotels to drink after food in hotels consisting of kokum water,coriander,green chilly ,onion etc? with many thanks. an avid reader of your net service. Sol Kadhi This refreshing kadhi is great with plain rice. Some people like to drink this at the end of their meal. 1 Coconut milk tin 10 Kokam pieces 2 cloves garlic 1 green chili 1 teaspoon chopped coriander leaves Salt to taste Soak kokam in about 3 tablespoons of warm water. The water will turn reddish pink. Grind the garlic and green chili. Mix the coconut milk, garlic and green chili paste, salt, kokam water together. Sprinkle chopped coriander leaves on top. Keep in the refrigerator. Serve chilled with hot rice and fried fish! From LAPIT the new Chef http://www.goa-world.net/poems http://www.goa-world.net/poems/lino Lino Bab, you have overlooked 'ingh' (assafoetida), quite an essential ingredient of genuine 'bin'dan koddi'. Coconut is optional according to taste. many, including I, relish the clear red fluid that is obtained sans coco-milk. Alfred, the non-savant culinary consultant. _ Express yourself instantly with MSN Messenger! Download today it's FREE! http://messenger.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200471ave/direct/01/
[Goanet]Rise in road mishaps between Jan and March 2005
- Documented by Goa Desc Resource Centre Ph:2252660 Website: www.goadesc.org Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Press Clippings on the web: http://www.goadesc.org/mem/ --- -- Rise in road mishaps between Jan and March 2005 -- There has been a sharp increase in the number of road accidents in Goa between January to March, this year, compared to the same period, last year. However, the number of fatal accidents have come down compared to last year. This information was provided by the superintendant of police, traffic, Mr Atmaram Deshpande. He said that the rising vehicular density has contributed to the rise in minor mishaps. Coming to the facts and figures, between January and March 2005, there were 935 road accidents compared to 895 in the same period, last year. Of of these, 60 were fatal accidents. Last year, there were 75 fatal accident reported in the same period. There were 53 grievous road accidents in 2004 while this year, there were only 45. Road accidents resulting in minor injuries increased to 398, compared to 379 in the same period, last year. The official figures say that nearly 84 persons have lost their lives in road accidents but the actual number could be much more if one takes into account those who succumbed to their injuries in hospital. The traffic police have issued 46,649 challans between January and March, this year and have collected Rs 55,89,600 in fines. There are nearly five lakh vehicles ranging from mopeds to trucks registered in Goa and fighting for space on the roads. "On an average there is one vehicle for every three persons in Goa," said Mr Deshpande. his is over and above the vehicles which enter Goa every day from neighbouring states. --- The Navhind Times 10/4/05 page 7 --- --- GOA CIVIC AND CONSUMER ACTION NETWORK --- an initiative of GOA DESC RESOURCE CENTRE to promote civic and consumer rights in Goa --- GOACAN Post Box 78 Mapusa, Goa 403 507 Tel: 2252660 mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] website: www.goacan.org ---
Re: [Goanet]Query about kokum 'sol kadi'
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: can anyone provide the recipe for the kokum water offered in hotels to drink after food in hotels consisting of kokum water,coriander,green chilly ,onion etc? with many thanks. an avid reader of your net service. Sol Kadhi This refreshing kadhi is great with plain rice. Some people like to drink this at the end of their meal. 1 Coconut milk tin 10 Kokam pieces 2 cloves garlic 1 green chili 1 teaspoon chopped coriander leaves Salt to taste Soak kokam in about 3 tablespoons of warm water. The water will turn reddish pink. Grind the garlic and green chili. Mix the coconut milk, garlic and green chili paste, salt, kokam water together. Sprinkle chopped coriander leaves on top. Keep in the refrigerator. Serve chilled with hot rice and fried fish! >From LAPIT the new Chef http://www.goa-world.net/poems http://www.goa-world.net/poems/lino __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Small Business - Try our new resources site! http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/resources/
[Goanet]World's Top Tourist Destinations ... and Goa
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/quickies/msid-1073186.cms No. 1: France The country boasts of 190 airports, of which Paris alone has five. Paris received 50,860,561 passengers till April 2005 and recorded 534,561 traffic movements in 2004. TGV, a high-speed rail network is the heart of French travel's success story. France's domestic rail network can take you to almost every part of the country. Euroline buses run from Paris to cities all over Europe. With the Eurotunnel service, you can now drive from London to Paris, with your car neatly on the shuttle train. The beaches of the Riviera, the villages of Provence, and the coasts of Normandy and Brittany offer you unforgettable experiences. No 2. Spain Spain is mainly a sun-and-sand destination. Spain has 47 airports and has many international airports. There are plenty of bus routes serviced by dozens of independent companies, and the bus network is more extensive and cheaper than the train system. Regular buses ply to Spain from all major centres in Europe, including Lisbon, London and Paris. No 3 United States of America Out of the top ten destinations for traffic movement in 2004, nine were American cities. Atlanta, Chicago and Los Angeles have figured in the top 5 destinations in passenger traffic till April 2005. There are more than 1500 airports dotted all over the US. Most visitors arrive by air, and heavy competition on popular routes means that inexpensive flights are often available No 4 Italy Rome itself has about 16 airports. There are numerous flights and fares are cheap. Rome, Amalfi Coast, Siena, Florence, Milan and Venice are some few names that every traveler to Italy visits. Train travel is a great way to enter Italy from within Europe. Ferries connect the country with Greece, Turkey, Tunisia, Malta, Albania, Croatia and Spain. --- These are the places Goa may want to model itself on!
[Goanet]Some other views on the Catholic Church
Dear Fred, The United Nations is a democratic body comprised mainly of democratic countries BUT its Security Council secures the right of some nations to be "more equal than others" just as in George Orwell's "Animal Farm". The catholic church is a hierarchy [ not a democracy]. Just because the College of Cardinals gets to vote, let us not mistake it for a democracy. It never was; it is not likely to be. All this discussion is hogwash. . From: "Frederick Noronha (FN)" [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote DEMOCRACY AND THE CATHOLIC CHURCH Cardinal's secretary AUSTEN IVEREIGH calls for electoral reform in the Vatican. http://venus.opendemocracy.net/t/1855/38812/444/0/ --Informed insider (1,500 words) MICHAEL WALSH wants Catholics to reclaim their church from the Vatican's stifling influence. http://venus.opendemocracy.net/t/1855/38812/445/0/ --This way to democracy? (1,000) Cardinal Arns of Brazil talks to LAURA GREENHALGH of Pope John Paul II and how the Vatican bureaucracy gets its way. http://venus.opendemocracy.net/t/1855/38812/446/0/ --Family portrait (2000 words) Join our debate on Democracy in the Catholic Church http://venus.opendemocracy.net/t/1855/38812/440/0/ --__--__-- Let us get down on our knees and pray that the good Lord guides the cardinals to make a right decision. EWTN channel has been showing how the electoral decisions have been made in the past, right from the the days that Papacy was created by the Bishop of Rome and St.Peter was declared the first Pope with retrospective effect, posthumously. The office of the Pope is the creation of Emperor Constantine after he entered Rome...or the Bishop of Rome in his days. That the crosses painted on the shields of the Constantine's soldiers during the capture of Rome inspired Ramesh Deo and Flaviano Dias while making the infamous VCD "Goa Freedom Struggle" is another matter. Parrikar, in the meanwhile, is thanking Pope John Paul-II for an apology that he DID NOT MAKE. St. Peter may have been the fisherman but every petty politician is fishing on the death of his deemed successor recently. I would not be surprised if the Congress in Goa makes a VCD on the Pope to draw votes away from the BJP. Yeh hai democracy! Viva Goa. Miguel
Re: [Goanet]Re: Parrikar, others mourn Pope's death (Reply)
Dear Goan, how long this mourn pope is left did you'll getting money from Parrikar for pass the mail to goaNET , pARRIKAR IS fooling with people of Goan and thinking back to Power now only left to trow out of Goa. no More Parrikar can be CM again he finish eating Goa. Stephen fernandes Muscat --- Seb dc <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > [Goanet]Re: Parrikar, others mourn Pope's death > > Frederick Noronha (FN) goanet@goanet.org > > > > Did the Pope apologise for the Inquisition as > Parrikar > > claims? > > > > > Mr Parrikar stated that Pope John Paul II was > truly > > > pragmatic and understood the changing scenario > of > > > the world. Recognising the deep anguish caused > by > > the > > > misadventure of inquisition, he further > mentioned > > > that he had the grace to apologise for the same > and > > apply a soothing balm on festering wounds. > > > > > > It doesn't seem to be the case. See the list > below. > > The ex-CM (or his advisors) seems to have got his > > facts wrong. > > > http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Paul_II#Apologies > > > > > > --- I do not think the above statement is CORRECT, > > unless there is a political dimension to the same. > > > > Gaspar Almeida > > Associate, http://www.goa-world.com > > > > It does not matter if the above statement is CORRECT > or NOT!! Buts its true > that only politicians give it a political dimension > for their own selfish > gains...They infact play with peoples sentiments!! > > Cheers, > Seb > > > > __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail - You care about security. So do we. http://promotions.yahoo.com/new_mail
[Goanet]Query about kokum 'sol kadi'
can anyone provide the recipe for the kokum water offered in hotels to drink after food in hotels consisting of kokum water,coriander,green chilly ,onion etc? with many thanks. an avid reader of your net service.
[Goanet]Swearing in Konkani
In a private e-mail a Cyber Goan wrote to me... "There are two words - swearing and cursing - mean entirely different - choose your phrase correctly. cursing is 'shirap' swearing is 'gaLi sounchen? Pozdem uloup? " - I wish to thank this individual for the correction. I intend conducting an on-line course on "Swearing in Konkani" and not "Cursing in Konkani". I had considered both possibilities when naming the course, as both 'swear' and 'curse' have multiple connotations, but I now feel that 'swearing' is the more appropriate term. I stand corrected. Thanks! Cecil
[Goanet]Britto v/s St. Thomas nicknames
From Goa-Net: UK-based Sun Microsystems engineer Benny "Screw" Faria of the Class of 1977 writes: "I was reminiscing about Britto nicknames, and there is a lot of history here. I mean, who'd own up to pandu, zoddo, tantiyakar, rebec, somplo, doctor fart, gauns, datta, rajesh (khanna), bobby, dishticar, paddo and countless others? OK, don't send the hit-men. Look at us now, eh? Great hearing from you all." - In my SSC class itself (1984 at St. Thomas School, Aldona) we had more nicknames than that: Konje (sweet potato) Pudding Daant (buck toothed) Masalo (masala) Gorilla tactics (for mis-pronouncing guerrila) Gaagyo (stamered when scared) Karate Scooter Give-me-my-stumps (involving altercation regarding stamp collection) Zoting Gaboye (fish roe) Chor Tight Bhatkar Ramaya (popular song at the time) Poder Paddo Mehbooba (hindi film song) Naal Mithun (chakraboty) Vittallache Ayee Sankistanv Rod Fraud Estrella Battery X-14 X-18 Khoddo Bonk BBC Kirkiro (high pitched) Cartoon Khautekar Nagdo Panarim Ponk Ice Crut etc etc.
[Goanet]'Miracle' claims as cardinals seek successor to Pope John Paul II
'Miracle' claims as cardinals seek successor to Pope John Paul II VATICAN CITY (AFP) Polish Cardinal Franciszek Macharski (R) attends the mass lead by Italian Cardinal Camillo Ruini in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican. (AFP) Catholic cardinals took a break from their daily deliberations as an account emerged by Pope John Paul II's private secretary of a purported miracle that could help any claim for sainthood. On Saint Peter's Square, meanwhile, hundreds of people ignored the rain to visit the basilica where his body had lain in state, or to gaze up at his apartment windows, now shuttered. "There are groups, but there is no Holy Father," said Father Konrad Hejmo, who for two decades brought groups from the pope's native Poland to listen to the pontiff's weekly blessing. "It is sad without him," Hejmo, walking alone under the rain, told AFP. Throughout his 26-year pontificate, Sunday after Sunday, John Paul II read his Angelus message and blessed the crowds of thousands, occasionally tens of thousands, gathered in the square at midday. This Sunday, midday was marked only by a solemn march by an orchestra from a town near the Polish city of Lodz. "I didn't think it would affect me," said Veronica Cutrupi, a visitor from Reggio Calabria in southern Italy, "but looking at that window is moving even for those who are not necessarily close to the Church." So far, the cardinals have officially discussed only routine matters aimed at ensuring the Vatican machinery keeps running, according to Belgian Cardinal Godfried Danneels. Last week they focused on arrangements for the funeral, attended by around 200 leaders from across the world and an estimated million people in and near St. Peter's Square here. >From Monday, however, Danneels said they will turn to "concrete problems" and make a "check-up" of the Church ahead of a secret conclave starting April 18 when they will elect a successor. Meanwhile Italy's La Stampa daily quoted the private secretary, Archbishop Stanislaw Dziwisz, as relating how an American who was seriously ill received communion from the pope, and was cured. According to La Stampa, Dziwisz said an acquaintance had once asked him if an American friend who was dying from a brain tumor could meet the pope. The acquaintance said the man had only three wishes: to see John Paul II, go on a pilgrimage to Jerusalem, and return to the United States to die. At a private mass, the pope gave the sick man communion. Later, Dziwisz's acquaintance rang him to say the tumor "completely disappeared in just a few hours." In his account of the incident, Dziwisz did not speak of a miracle but of a sign of "the supreme power of God." La Stampa, though, pointed to the clamour at John Paul II's funeral Friday for him to be made a saint, and said it could be interpreted as a miracle. On Saturday, Vatican spokesman Joaquin Navarro-Valls pointed out in answer to a question that any decisions on sainthood lay "in the sole competency" of the next pope. If he is to be canonised, his cause must include evidence of at least two miracles. Last week a Mexican teenager claimed the late pope cured his leukemia, and a nun in Colombia has said he cured her of an illness too. La Stampa claimed the Vatican had a dossier of other reported miracles from around the world. One sign of the pope's personal legacy will come when the crypt containing his tomb is opened to the public, probably Monday or Tuesday. The Vatican is observing a nine-day official mourning period which began with the requiem mass for his funeral. It continued Sunday evening with a mass celebrated at Saint Peter's Basilica by Cardinal Camillo Ruini, seen as a possible successor. Ruini said the pope's funeral took place during "days of extraordinary unity, openness of the soul to God and reconciliation".
[Goanet]email address for victor rangel-rebeiro/creative writers' group in Goa?
Hello Frederick, Do you happen to have an email address for Victor Rangel-Rebeiro? I have a simple question to ask him. Also do you know of any creative writers' groups/programs/workshops in Goa? thanks much, Neeta --- Towards just and sustainable development: For more on work in the Narmada Valley, see www.narmada.org __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
[Goanet]Re: [Goanet News Bytes]Apr 9, 2005 * Goa marks the (local) new year andspring
Fred: That's a fantastic update on Amchem Goem. Some suggestions: - If you drop this NON-PROFIT slogan and run it as a business, you would be able to AFFORD even better quality delivery! - You could take advertisements on this Newsletter, including Personal Ads by Goans worldwide. (One source of revenues, which you SHOULD earn!) - You could charge for the Newsletter. Work out your economics and offer it at a price to Goans worldwide. I will be your first subscriber. Wish you all the Very Best, Always! Best wishes & regards, DM Silveira, KM & Leadership Enabler Passion for the Positive! T: (022) 27576895 M: 0- 93243 62105 [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: "Goanet News Service" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Sunday, April 10, 2005 4:27 AM Subject: [Goanet News Bytes]Apr 9, 2005 * Goa marks the (local) new year andspring > ## > # Don't just read the news...discuss it. Learn more about Goa via Goanet # > # Goanet was setup in 1994 and has spent the last decade building a # > # lasting Goan non-profit, volunteer-driven network in cyberspace. # > # Visit the archives http://www.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet/ # > # To join, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED] and ask to join Goanet. # > ## > > ii[][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][] > > G o a n e t - N e w s B y t e s APRIL 9, 2005 DATELINE: GOA >Gudi Padwa, Hindu New Year Day > > ||g |||o |||a |||n |||e |||t || Issue compiled by > ||__|||__|||__|||__|||__|||__|| Frederick Noronha > |/__\|/__\|/__\|/__\|/__\|/__\| [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > Copyleft Goanet 2005 Creative Commons http://www.creativecommons.org > You may reproduce this ezine in its entirety, with credits retained.
[Goanet]Jobs for Goans
Dear Goans, Many times the native Goan youth does not find a job, but he sees that the same job is offered to a non-goan even if the non-goan does not have any better qualification or training then him. Many private firms small and big which has non-goans as boss or a non-goan incharge of recruitment prefers the non-goan. We even see that non-goans youths qualified from the same institute as Goans gets jobs before the Goan. The worse part is that even when Goan has done better at exam then the non-goan. Some big firms even train outsiders and get to Goa rather then training Goan. And small firms prefer non-goans. Then from where the Goan will get training. Is there any check on this? Is there any place where these Goans can approach? Is anyone having some advise to help such Goans? Good luck to all Goans who are struggling to find jobs in Goa. Thanks you. Savio Disclaimer The message contained in this e-mail is meant for the use of the intended recipient only. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the sender immediately. Any unauthorized disclosure, copying, distribution of or taking any action in reliance on the contents of the information contained herein is strictly prohibited.
[Goanet]For The Lighter Side!
"Roll with the Flow". Let go and let God. How many times have you heard that? It sounds like a simple solution, but how does one achieve it? Do you find yourself instead paddling upstream, struggling against the current, pushing yourself onward? Do you get a few scrapes in the process? Contentment requires flexibility, a willingness to bend. Are you resisting something right now? Stand up, take a deep breath, hold it for a few seconds, and then exhale slowly. Bend at the waist and let your arms hang loose. Part company with your tension. Feel it float away. Remind yourself often that it's easier to bend than to break. There are some things you simply can't control. You may be at the wheel of the ship, but the rudder is broken and you can't steer it right now. You have no choice but to sit back, let go, and trust. Be willing to glide along, to roll with the flow, to end up in a different place on the map than you'd first planned. This reminds that the more you yield, the more you can be molded 'like clay in the hands of the potter.' Clay that is dry or rigid is hard to shape, so try yielding to whatever life brings and trust that all will be for your highest and greatest good. When you are more flexible, you'll be more resilient to the storms and bounce right back from disappointments. Your heart will be limber and ready and prepared to accept things as they come. ~~ hAVE a nICE dAY!! Seb PS: The above makes interested reading and specially to the one who sent me a private mail after my post on the subject: Abusive posts
[Goanet]Re: Need info on Dom Jose Vieira Alvernaz
Cara Maria Guiomar, Eu fui crismado pelo Patriarca Alvernaz em 1958. Tinha então 11 anos de idade. O patriarca visitava várias vezes o seminário de Saligão onde eu cursei as humanidades. Fiquei com a impressão de que era uma pessoa muito simples e não fazia sentir o peso da sua dignidade eclesiástica. Falava-se de que foi ele que descreveu Salazar como bom católico mas má pessoa. Não sei se isso se confirma como vindo dele. Foram publicados em um volume de c. 430 pp. pela Imprensa Oficial de Macau em 1999 os textos do Patriarca Alvernaz. Pode ser uma excelente fonte para o seu estudo. Da minha parte interessei-me sobre os Bispos açorianos que cairam em catadupa sobre o Oriente português a partir dos finais do século XIX. Classifico o fenómeno como uma "elite subalterna do império". Os padres goeses, mesmo que igualmente qualificados, nunca mereceram a confiança do império. Talvez por terem a sua cultura própria: lingua própria e não só. Isso não acontecia com os açorianos e eram porisso mais fiáveis para defender os interesses metropolitanos. Vai sair em breve um texto meu sobre este tema nas Actas do XI Seminário de História Indo-portuguesa a ser publicado pela sua organizadora em Goa, Dra. Fatima Grancias. Poderá contactá-la na morada fatimgra at sancharnet.in Com os melhores cumprimentos, Teotonio R. de Souza http://campussocial.ulusofona.pt/ - Date: Sun, 10 Apr 2005 17:39:24 -0400 From: MARIA GUIOMAR LIMA <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: goanet@goanet.org Subject: [Goanet]Need info on Dom Jose Vieira Alvernaz Reply-To: goanet@goanet.org I am a portuguese jornalist, living in Lisbon. I'm wrintg the story of Dom Jose Vieira Alvernaz former patriarc of Goa in 1953-1962. I would like to contact people who have know him . Could you help me? Thanks http://campussocial.ulusofona.pt/
Re: [Goanet]THE DECLINE AND DECAY OF THE CONGRESS PARTY revisited !!
> Gabe should read the following from Goa's well known > ex-NRI, Goa based but recently shifted to New Delhi, > and law degree holder and practising lawyer, Shri > Aires Rodrigues(ji) Gasper, if that is how you feel it. Aires has said alot against the same people later!! When he came to know about the hidden agenda the BJP were for. I am sure you will agree on this. Check the archives, Aires used to spate venom on BJP. > and also visit the archives for > http://www.goa-world.com/ support for the Goa Suraj > Party candidates' publicity we initiated on our own > accord, during the last elections. We have still to > receive a thank you note (as courtesy demanded) from > the so-called Party officials (if any): > Does it mean, this is how you do things?? Just for a thankyou note you will praise the politicians. wow great! Now i understand why you are with the communal people playing with the sentiments of the people on religious lines.. hAVE a nICE dAY!! Seb PS: Let me say Thankyou on their behalf! that is if you accept it and one in advance if you would mind giving them publicity now for the forth coming elections...
