[Goanet] KGTS does it yet again with "OSTAD TIATRIST"
KGTS does it yet again with "OSTAD TIATRIST" Versatile Jose Rod honoured The unique concept of felicitating the yesteryears stars of Konkani stage for their contribution to the Tiatrist Fraternity is what Kuwait-Goa Tiatristanchi Sonvstha (KGTS) stands for. With the last two mega musical super hit shows in Kuwait, they did it again with the grand success of "OSTAD TIATRIST" - a tribute to Konkani Tiatr and Tiatrist, which was a sellout. Staged at the Hawalli A/C auditorium on 24th February 2006, this much awaited annual event saw the cream of the Konkani lovers among the audience. At the commencement, one minute silence was observed in respect of the late Amir, Sheikh Jaber Al Ahmed Al Jaber Al Sabah. Paying their respect to this great leader of Kuwait, the audience with the organizers observed a minute silence. KGTS started the show by playing Kuwait's National Anthem. This was followed by a chit-chat with a flow of yesteryears Tiatrists' songs as well as depiction. Legendary star Late Anthony Mendes shot to fame with his solo song "Taxi Driver" decades ago, and this time his sons, the Mendes Brothers, Felix-Xavier-Derrick performed it as a Trio. Remembering their father's contribution, Felix Mendes appreciated and thanked the KGTS members for inviting them to perform for their grand musical show. Felix also extended their well wishes and pledged support to new upcoming stars. Apart from the the Kuwait-based stars who performed, a galaxy of artistes from Bombay and Goa were flown specially for the 3rd Grand Musical show in Kuwait. Joe Rose, Comedian Augustino Temudo and Comedian Domnic Coelho, S.Lemos, Francis de Tuem and Trio Kings of Goa: Joaquim-Junior Rod-Anthony dazzled the audience in their spell binding musical journey of the golden era of Tiatr. The comedy skits interspeared between the songs. Songs from Francis de Tuem on Goa's mining industry was well applauded by the audience so was the Trio Kings songs on the political scenario in Goa. Trio kings are hardcore composers with political and social topics. They are very famous for their bold lyrics and widely expose the flaws of the Goa government through their songs. Their trios "Dr. Verenkar", " M.Boyer" and "Parrikar" were well applauded. Comedian Domnic and Comedian Agostinho's performance kept the audience laughing till the very end. The appearances of the majority of the KGTS members including Manuel de Santa Cruz, Tony Carr, Clara, Domingos Araujo, Zorro, among others, in different song sequences and scenarios was well choreographed with appropriate light effects and music by a team of youngsters led by well-known musicians Maestro Succorro de Melo. The main attraction of the show was the leaflets (popularly known as Handbills) of yesteryears Tiatrs that were on display on the left side of the stage, and the right side of the stage was occupied by the musicians. This unique collection dating back to 1950's was provided by Brazinho Soares of Santa Cruz (Goa) to KGTS. The stage set-up suited for the musical show, the decor as well as light effects added charm. The opening song by KGTS President Francis de Verna, KGTS members Junifer Rodrigues, Donald Colaco and Cajetan de Sanvordem highlighted the significance of the title of the musical "Ostad Tiatrist". Heartthrob of Konkani stage Jose Rod in his song "AMIG" paid rich tributes to "Bab Peter". Jose Rod was felicitated at the hands of Xavier Mendes for his tremendous contribution. With tears of joy, a surprised Jose Rod thanked all his fellow KGTS colleagues and fellow Tiatr lovers for honour bestowed. The compere announced that this was a well guarded secret by the KGTS until the event unfolded. Mario de Majorda was at his best with his hilarious laughing pills along with Comedian Nelson. "Palkacho Divo" a tribute song to one of the senior artistes - Anthony (of Trio Kings fame) by the newly formed trio Katty de Navelim-Simon Gonsalves-Joseph Rodrigues was well composed sung. At this junction, Anthony was escorted on the stage and he congratulated the composer and singers. Such was his liking of the song that Anthony will have it added in his Konkani VCD which will be shortly released in fond rememberance of his Trio singers Late Conception and Late Nelson. KGTS which was formed in 2003 and has organized Musical Show in Kuwait for the last 3 years including this year, the proceeds collected is given to Goan Dramatists on Konkani Stage who are often old and forgotten. This is one generous way of telling the senior and retired Dramatists that KGTS together with Konkani Tiatr lovers in Kuwait cares for them and that their contribution is not forgotten by the new generation. Gracy Morais "Cheddum", Joe Rose "Bubli Bubli", "Goenchim Antique Ghoram" and "Jaisi Jaisi", Anthony Carr "Goa", Zorro "Kazar Zatam", Donald Colaco "Upkar", S.Lemos "Rakhno Bhurgo" and "Kiddo ani Mathi", Junior Rod "Kid Boxer", Francis de Tuem "Young Men
[Goanet] Hi Kovita vach ani boroupeachem nanv sangun, ek Konkani CD inam mevoi !
Hi Kovita vach ani boroupeachem nanv sangun, ek Konkani CD inam mevoi ! KONKANI KOVITA: SANGIL'LEM TUKA Mhojea darak addambo na Kedna-i bhitor sorunk zata Ponn atam! Bhitor etna darar avaz ghal Mhoje sangata konnui asum eta Suria udenti thavn ostomtea vatharant pavlo Tuji vatt polloit kiteak ravum? Vorixtt somdirant jinsavar masli Tujich kiteak axea korum? - Hi kovita boroupi konn zait ? Ani khuinchea vorsa xhap'pun ailoli Gulf-Goans e-Newsletter-ar !! Tumcho zap amcam pavounim 5vi Mars-achea 2006: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sarko zabab ditoleanchim nanvam ami Gulf-Goans e-Newsletter zapoun handtoleat. Eka-von cho zabab paulear ami sot't ghalun, ek nanv vinchun kadtoleat. Inam zigtoleak ami ek novi Konkani CD pautti kortoleat. Moderator www.goa-world.com
[Goanet] Government of India has an online grievance forum
Government of India has a online Grievance forum at http://darpg-grievance.nic.in/ The government wants people to use this tool to highlight the problems they faced while dealing with Government officials or departments like Passport Office, Electricity board, BSNL/MTNL, Railways etc. I know many people will say that these things dont work in India, but this actually works as one of our colleague in CSC found. The guy i'm talking about lives in Faridabad. Couple of months back, the Faridabad Municipal corporation laid new roads in his area and the residents were very happy about it. But 2 weeks later, BSNL dugged up the newly laid roads to install new cables which annoyed all the residents including this guy. But it was only this guy who used the above listed grievance forum to highlight his concern. And to his surprise, BSNL and Municipal corporation of faridabad was served a showcause notice and the guy recieved a copy of the notice in one week. Government has asked the MC and BSNL about the goof up as its clear that both the governent departments were not in sync at all. So use this grievance forum and educate others who dont know about this facility. This way we can atleast raise our concerns instead of just talking about the 'System' in India.
[Goanet] Konknni in Kadamba script
Esteemed Sirs, I do not mean to make light of the matter but even Cecil Pinto of "Mopa Hinterland" fame will agree that since we Goans come from a line of Kadambars the official script should be the Kadamba script. Lets hear more from the research forum. If anyone is unaware of this script here are some links to enlighten them: http://www.ancientscripts.com/kadamba.html http://www.ancientscripts.com/ws_timeline.html http://www.ancientscripts.com/old_kannada.html I know this would make a lot of bus conductors in Goa happy. Regards, Orlando deMelo
[Goanet] There's a BOMB in your Shopping Bag !
- Do GOACAN a favour, circulate this email to your family members, relatives, neighbours and friends. Help others be BETTER INFORMED, The time is come for the people of Goa to ORGANISE not AGONISE !! - - There's a BOMB in your Shopping Bag ! -- The Garbage Problem does not begin in the dumps It begins in your shopping bag ! Each time you go shopping you are adding to the city's garbage !! View the Photo exhibition by Gasper D'Souza www.gasperdesouza.com at the GOACAN Waste Management Campaign Stall at the GREEN MORMUGAO Plant Exhibition to be held at Parque Infantil/Children's Park, opposite LaPaz Gardens, Vasco on 3rd, 4th and 5th March 2006. Don't miss out, the exhibition is on for 3 days Friday, Saturday & Sunday from 9.30am - 8.00pm - GOA CIVIC AND CONSUMER ACTION NETWORK -- promoting civic and consumer rights in Goa -- GOACAN Post Box 187 Margao, Goa 403 601 GOACAN Post Box 78 Mapusa, Goa 403 507 mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] website: www.goacan.org --
[Goanet] Don't be alarmed
Don't be alarmed, but the fact is you are getting old. You are hurtling towards the end of your life. At that point the show is over. The lights are out. The darkness is out. Don't expect any kind of an afterlife, a rebirth or a reincarnation. You won't be a ghost that would haunt anyone. You won't be a spirit that would continue to inhabit some eternal netherworld. You won't merge with any kind of universal consciousness. This world and all others would have finally gotten rid of you in the universal trash bin. You would be a mere memory in the minds of an insignificant number of people who would be temporarily left behind. In a short time, they too would be mere memories. So, if you are feeling too happy or sad, fortunate or unfortunate today; if you love or hate yourself too much, ponder what I just wrote. Then take a lot of pictures and videos of yourself, and archive them in safe locations. Make some audio recordings of your voice, your laughter, and all the other sounds you make. Archive them, as well. Start writing in your free time about yourself, about your thoughts and feelings, and about your personal philosophy. Save multiple copies of your writings. Post any that you wish to share with us in this forum. They would be archived for posterity. So go. Don't waste any time. There is not much left. Cheers, Santosh
Re: [Goanet] Freak Accident ? Young Temple priest dies of electrocution
--- cornel <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Joegoauk > As I don't have your real name, I hope you will not > mind my using the term > above. > > I noted the sad case of electrocution of the priest > when using a mike and it > made me wonder why this happens, not irregularly, in > Goa/India? ... > concept of quality is not > something Indian firms understand or are concerned > about! Is this true? Hi Cornel & Joe, A few months ago, I commented on a piece of news posted on this forum, in which a PWD engineer commented "as long as water comes from the pipe, who cares about its quality?", with respect to water supplies in Goa. No wonder the outbreaks of jaundice and other nasties when the water supplies get polluted with effluent from rusted or broken pipes deep underground. (Pipes which were laid in the 50s must have come to the end of their useful working lives, given that these pipes carry water only for a few hours a day, with the rest of the time spent in oxidation back to their natural state of iron oxide.) If you have seen the various "rats nests" of wires and cables at arms reach, some of which are "live", in a number of offices in and around Goa, it is just luck that there's not more electrocution incidents taking place. Regards, Gabriel. Do you Yahoo!? The New Yahoo! Movies: Check out the Latest Trailers, Premiere Photos and full Actor Database. http://au.movies.yahoo.com
[Goanet] RE: free trip to goa heritage sites
Is this sponsored trip available for Goans living outside Goa, such as Bombay and Pune too?
[Goanet] How seriously do Catholic Goans take their religion?
I have invariably noted how seriously many Goans take Catholicism not only in Goa but also in the Goan Diaspora. And at a time when Muslim radicals have embarked on angry demonstrations across the world about the Danish cartoon depiction of Prophet Muhammad, I note reactions in the West which have tended to say that, the Muslims take their religion too seriously. In a largely secular UK, the anger of some current Muslims is seen as rather "over the top" regarding the cartoons. There is also a feeling that the troubles are fomented by people with their own private political agendas. Nevertheless, the media here have emphasised strongly the importance of free peech whilst also emphasising the importance of sensitivity to other people's religious feelings. In the light of my comments above, I wonder how seriously Catholic Goans take their own religion and how sensitive they are to a quote below by a controversial but respected commentator of many years (Julie Burchill), to quality papers like the Times, Independent, and the Guardian? She has invariably been irreverent about religion generally, but now suddenly claims to have a need to take a sabbatical from journalism to study God and theology. Yet, despite her sudden Damascus like conversion to Christianity, she has been particularly critical of Catholicism. She has, like many others, deemed it to be strongly and unnecessarily based on a guilt complex among its adherents. On January 24, 2004, in the Times Newspaper, she said, "Even before the current plague of Papist paedophilia became public knowledge, I was instinctively repelled by the idea of Catholicism--usually the religion of choice for over- worldly writers who have come to believe that too much knowledge is a bad thing. It has always struck me as an incredibly dirty-minded religion, seeing sex everywhere instead of just the few places where sex created by God, of course, actually is." Clearly, this post is likely to set the cat among the pigeons but generate useful commentary and controversy on Goanet. Hopefully however, there will be sober and reasoned responses which deal specifically with ideas rather than with personal attacks. Hopefully too, the Archbishop of Goa and his entourage, with their own website, will also engage in this wished for debate on Goanet. Cornel DaCosta, London, UK.
[Goanet] Bush plays great game well in India
Bush plays great game well in India President has managed high-stakes chess game involving India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Iran and China so deftly that New Delhi is firmly in the American camp Mar. 2, 2006 HAROON SIDDIQUI THE TORONTO STAR George W. Bush "loves Indian food. He likes it flavoured but not too spicy, greasy or oily. Chicken and lamb are his favourites and he loves kebobs." That's the word from the head chef at the hotel in New Delhi where the president checked in last night on his first trip to India, Pakistan and Afghanistan. The last time a U.S. president was in the region was Bill Clinton in 2000, and he made more news with his appetite than his policies. http://www.thestar.com/NASApp/cs/ContentServer?pagename=thestar/Layout/Article_Type1&call_pageid=971358637177&c=Article&cid=1141253415465 __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
[Goanet] RE: Churchil has hidden agenda, accuses Faleiro
-- Nowhere in the report is there any reference to the "hidden agenda" which Churchill is accused of by Luizinho. The only hint of it might be in the allegation by Francisco about his concern for the "interests of south Goa". What Francisco himself overlooks is how the "feasibility" of Mopa can be achieved without taking into account the working of Dabolim and the consequent right-sizing of Mopa in this connection. These form the crux of the whole matter and nobody seems willing to address them.
[Goanet] BUDGET ON AVIATION [2]
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/articleshow/1434639.cms Unhappy with 'service', business to fly economy Imposition of a service tax on international business and first-class air travel is likely to see many executive-class passengers opt for the economy category, more so in the short-haul. Business and first class international fares are 3-5 times higher than economy fares. With airlines in no mood to absorb the tax, it will further widen the fare difference business and economy-class travellers. A day after the Budget, it is still unclear whether the tax will be imposed on the full list fares or the discounted ones that airlines offer to corporate travellers. This may even force airlines to change the seat-mix between business and economy seats in international flights, say many in the industry. Generally, 30-35% of all seats in a flight are allocated to business and first class categories. >>
[Goanet] VOICES - March 06 issue uploaded
Dear Goanetters, The March 06 issue of VOICES (the parish newsletter of Holy Spirit Church, Margao, Goa, India) has been uploaded by my assistant, Ms Celita Ferrao (Chinchinim). www.holyspiritchurchgoa.com The theme this month is, "In the Shadow of the Cross, In the Victory of Christ". Pl read and do send us your comments. Rgds Leo D'Mello. Editor www.fullerlife.in
[Goanet] Meet to discuss water woes at Quepem today
http://oheraldo.in/node/10463 Meet to discuss water woes at Quepem today HERALD CORRESPONDENT QUEPEM, MARCH 1 — Quepem MLA Chandrakant Kavlekar has called a meeting of all the officials of water, irrigation and other departments in Quepem Municipal Council tomorrow at 11 am to discuss the drinking water problems faced by the villagers of Balli, Fatorpa, Morpirla, Barcem, Betul and other areas of Quepem. The chief engineers of the concerned departments will attend the meeting. Quepem MLA has appealed to the villagers of the affected villages to attend the meeting to suggest the ways and means to tackle the water problems. -- TUMCHER AXIRVAD ASSUM; DEV BOREM KORUM. Gabe Menezes. London, England
[Goanet] Ophidophobia
Dear Ms. Lancaster, You admit that during so many of your visits to Goa you have never encountered a snake except in with a snake charmer. Why should it be any different when you reside here permanently? The monsoons make no difference to the snakes. They can't hear and so they don't know its raining. Jokes aside though, please understand that snakes are virtually unheard of in urban areas, and even in the rural areas sightings are very rare. Specially in modern homes with RCC structure and roofs and cemented and plastered laterite / brick walls. In older houses they are sometimes, very rare, cases when a snake crawls in and causes a scare but there are local 'snake catchers' who can deal with this and they will catch the snake and release it back into its natural habitat. Despite not being able to hear snakes are sensitive to vibrations. So as long as they can sense that there's a lot of noise in a particular place they will give it a wide berth. Just have a rave party every few weeks. That should keep all snakes at bay. Or else invite me and my noisy family over on the occasional weekend. Cheers! Cecil == From: Helen Lancaster <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [Goanet] RESIDENTIAL GOA To: goanet@goanet.org Hi For some time now my hubby and I have thought about buying an apartment in Goa and trying to move out there to live. My main fear however is the snakes, scorpions, etc. I have one helluva phobia about snakes. I have been told that snakes can come into your homes in the monsoon season and if this is the case then our plans for a lovely future are scuppered before we even start. I know this could be true about rural Goa but could you please give me an honest answer to this. If we had an apartment in the residential area, ie where the shops, etc are, and didn't stay on the ground floor, what would be the chances of us encountering snakes in our home or on the main streets. We have been on holiday to Goa many times and luckily, so far, only snakes I saw were with snake charmers so I could give them a very wide berth. I would dearly love an honest answer to this query and would very much appreciate it. Many thanks Yours sincerely Helen Lancaster
Re: [Goanet] Freak Accident ? Young Temple priest dies of electrocution
Joegoauk As I don't have your real name, I hope you will not mind my using the term above. I noted the sad case of electrocution of the priest when using a mike and it made me wonder why this happens, not irregularly, in Goa/India? Is it that there is no adequate earthing (the earth wire use)? I recall getting a nasty electric shock in a reasonable hotel, next to the Centaur hotel in Bombay, by the airport once, and another at another hotel in Delhi. On both occasions I merely touched a switch for a light to come on. Since then I am wary about any electrical connection when in India, and especially AC noisy machines, which come to life as though they might explode when switched on! My sincere question is why does this happen in India and seemingly nowhere else where I have travelled extensively? Another point worth making is that the sancharanet server barely works when used from here. I have been forced to send my unreached email messages by postal delivery to make sure the recepient gets them, not just once, but several times! So once again, I ask, what on earth is going on in an India which is supposedly at the cusp of economic supremacy? An expensive clock I purchase in Margao gave up the ghost six months later. It was unrepairable at this end and had to be thrown out. Also, a suitcase and a pair of sunglasses fell apart in next to no time. An Indian gentleman I met in Canada recently, and who produces concrete pipes in Mumbai for his family firm said that, the concept of quality is not something Indian firms understand or are concerned about! Is this true? I accept that there is quality work done on the software front and the health front because otherwise, India would not have been able to develop health tourism to the extent it does nor get so much software development from outside firms. Nevertheless, I believe I am expressing some genuine concern as dispassionately as possible and when quite seriously wanting India to do well as a global power and hopefully, beat the hell out of some Western nations which have it good for too long. Cornel DaCosta London, UK. PS I have referred to the dangerous roads in Goa before and won't therefore repeat myself on this count. - Original Message - From: "JoeGoaUk" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Wednesday, March 01, 2006 9:31 AM Subject: [Goanet] Freak Accident ? Young Temple priest dies of electrocution A young priest (30) of the Kalambadevi Satpurush Devasthan, Poira-Bicholim died of electrocution while holding mike on last Sunday. As the deceased, Guruprasad Sridhar Barve from the same locality took the mike in his hand to call upon villagers and the musicians on the dais, received an electric shock and died on the spot. Bicholim police registered the case as an accidental death. Just holding mike one can die ? or is it possible powerful current pass thru the cable from amplifier ? I am worried, I too hold mike several occasions (as NRI chief guest etc). It reminds me of a bollywood movie 'Disco Dancer' where it was arranged i.e. electric current thru electric guitar to finish the hero 'Mithun chakrobothy' Can any one comment on this please ? I can't sleep now a days. I read it on all 3 Goan English Dailies (thanks to charter flights express delivery) but not much has been said. [EMAIL PROTECTED] for Goa & NRI related info... http://in.groups.yahoo.com/group/GOAN-NRI/ for Goa & Goa Flights info.. http://uk.groups.yahoo.com/group/LetsGotoGoa ___ Yahoo! Photos - NEW, now offering a quality print service from just 8p a photo http://uk.photos.yahoo.com
[Goanet] GOA New Jersey 2006 Social Calendar
The GOA New Jersey 2006 Social Calendar
The popular Toronto band - "Naked Flame" have been re-contracted
to play for the Goan Association of New Jersey (GOANJ) Christmas
dance . It will be held on December 16 at the Ukranian Cultural
Center in Somerset.
Despite certain boycotts, the dance attracted some 430 attendees-
30 more than their limit, but ten "shy" of their 440 record. Some
60 people including visitors from Toronto had to be turned down.
A survey done by the Association confirmed that the attendees were
very impressed with the female singer -Sharyn. Some described her
singing as "awesome".
The band - whose popularity in the tri-state area was "triggered" off
by their very successful "Tsunami" fund-raiser in Long Island last
March- has also been signed to play for a wedding in New Jersey this
summer.
The Association also confirmed the dates and venues of the four
remaining events of the year. These are :-
1)Bowling - April 1, Playdome, southern Jersey
2)Picnic (for members only) - July 22, Princeton Country Club, West
Windsor
3)Whist Drive ("Seven Hands") Cards tournament- October 21,
Hightstown Fire Station, Hightstown
4)Children's Christmas Party - December 10, Hightstown Fire
Station, Hightstown
Please note the dates and the new venues for the Whist Drive and
the Children's Christmas Party at the Hightstown Fire Station.
rgds.
Tony Barros.
Union, New Jersey,
U . S . A .
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[Goanet] TOI - "Good news for Bush! Indians are gung-ho on US"
Read the article in its entirely at: www.timesofindia.indiatimes.com > World> The United States The Times of India Online Printed from timesofindia.indiatimes.com > World> The United States Good news for Bush! Indians are gung-ho on US Wednesday, March 01, 2006 10:11:02 amPTI HOUSTON: While United States favourability ratings have plunged in many countries, Indians are significantly more positive about the US now than they were in the summer of 2002, a new opinion poll has said. The 2005 Pew Global Attitudes survey found that 71 per cent of Indians have a favourable view of the United States and 54 per cent admire President Bush in handling world affairs. What mostly attracts Indians is that America remains a land of opportunity despite its booming economy today. Asked where they would recommend that a young person move in order to lead a good life, a 38 per cent plurality of Indians choose the United States.
[Goanet] Konkani in Roman Script and the Roman Catholic Church
Dears, There has been some confusion in the minds of many on the role of the Roman Catholic Church in Goa in the ongoing movement to promote the use, and acceptance, of Konkani in Roman Script all over Goa. A large part of this confusion is intentionally generated to creat a rift among those who read and write in Roman script, the script in which we write English and communicate on the net. Reproduced below is an extract of an interview with Mr. Tomazinho Cardoz, Immediate Past President of the Dalgado Konkani Akademi, former Speaker of the Goa Legislative Assembly, one of the leaders of the Konkani Porjecho Avaz and the Consulting Editor of GOENCHO ULO [read world wide on the Net www.fullerlife.com ; www.goanet.org; www.goaworld.com/goa/ ; www.goacom.com /konkani and as tabloid hardcopies circulated free in Goa] with reference to the rally of DKA on 10 February, 2006 at the Azad maidan, Panaji-Goa : . "Bismachea Ghorantlean igorzanchea Padr Vigarank, amche zomaticho 'announcement' korina zavpak, sondesh gelo ani taka lagon Arsebism ani Katolk Igorj Romi lipicher add asa oso Kristanv somaza modhem mud'dom goirsomoz utpon' kelo, itlem ason porian ek hozara vhoir lok he zoimatik hajir zalo, 10/15 padri ailet, ani machier vhoir eun padrinim uktteponnim bhaxonnam korun Romi lipiek adhar bhasailo, hench amchem vhoddantlem vhodd zoit asa'", oxem Konknni chollvollintlo mukheli ani DKA-cho adlo odheokx Tomazinho Cardoz-an sanglem. "Zo poriant amchea igorzamnim Romi lipi vapuddtole to porian konnenuch Arsebism ani Goenchi Katolk Igroz Romi lipiek tenko dina mhunnop, hem sarkem chukichem asa" tannem fuddem sanglem. "Hanv DKA-cho od'dheokx aslo ten'na, jitle-i pavtti ami Arsebisma thaim zomati keleat, title-i pavtti Konknni vixinchi amchi oddchonn tannem somzun ghetlea ani Romi lipik sogllo adhar bhasaila." Sunaporant (Konknni disalleant) Bism Romi lipiek tenko dina hi mukhel khobor vachun mhaka dhok'ko boslo oxe udgar kaddun Xri. Cardozo-n fuddem sanglem, ' Porje bhitor Romi lipi vixim guspaghonddoll korpachi ti tozvit zaun asa ti ken'nanch iexesvit zanvchina. Bisman DKA khatir kocheri divpak bhas dileli, punn durusteche gorjek lagun tem fattim poddlem," oxeim Xri. Cardozo-n sanglem. "Katolkank Konknnik lagun martirponn bhogchem poddlem. Anik thoddeach disamni uzvadda ievpi Konknnintlo Pornno Korar legit, oglle unnem 70 lak rupia korchun, Romi lipientlean porgott zata ti ekdom khoxechi khobor asa. Kristi dhormant Goeant Romi lipi kitli mhotvachi tem amche dhormik fuddarich amkam dakoll korta, tem sid'dh zata," Shri. Cardozo-n akhrek sanglem. . In brief, the above statement talks about the message from the Archbishop's residence [ NOT from the Archbishop himself but, according to some sources, by a priest working there.] to the Parish Priests not to read a notice sent by the DKA for the courtesy of announcement. [Such notices from institutions and clubs are routinely read in churches for information]. Inspite of the confusion more than a thousand people gathered at Azad Maidan [The first rally of KPA had only 32 persons].Catholic priests not only attended the rally but also addreeed from the stage erected at the venue. This was the victory, said Tomazinho. " As long as Konkani in the Roman script is used in our churches, till then it is absolutely wrong to state that the Archbishop and the Catholic Church in Goa does not support Roman script for Konkani" said Tomazinho Cardoz. "The good news is that in a short time from now, the Old Testament of the Bible will be published in Roman script with an expenditure of about Rs.70 lakhs." Need anything be said about the importance of the Roman script for Konkani in our religious interaction? .. The issue is clear. The confusion needs to be cleared from the minds of those who are confused by the conflicting signals coming from the lower echelons of the clergy at Paco Patriarchal, Altinho, Panaji. Unauthorised use of the Archbishop's office is abuse of the trust that the laity reposes in the clergy. The Rachol Seminay teacher who took the oath for "one language, one script, one community" at a public forum on 12 February, 2006, needs to explain whether he speaks for himself or pretends to speak for the church or the Roman Catholic communityin Devanagri. Fortunately, he did not wear his cassock for the event. Viva Goa. Miguel
[Goanet] FROM GOA: Goanet News Bytes * Mar 2, 2006 * Monte Music Fest begins at Old Goa this weekend... a mix of Western classical and Indian
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[Goanet] Re: India's sea turtles lose out in tourism battle
Peter, Please contact Clinton Vaz at: Benaulim Goa +919860036828 [EMAIL PROTECTED] Avelino _ Peter D'Souza wrote: Avelino, Are you aware of the Goa-based organization that might be involved in the research of the Olive Ridley sea turtle? This is sad news that it is disappearing from Goa's shores. I do believe that with a little effort that the sea turtle population can be protected. I used to be involved with an Olive Ridley conservation group in Madras in the late 1980s.
[Goanet] *** GOA NEWS: Mar 02/06 - TB Cunha, Drug trade, Anjediva, Suicide victim, Churchill & Dabolim...
*** GOA NEWS: Mar 02/06 - TB Cunha, Drug trade, Anjediva, Suicide victim, Churchill & Dabolim... *** CM assures to name Cansaulim sports complex after TB Cunha Acknowledging the heroic achievement of the son of the soil and Goa's greatest freedom fighter T B Cunha, the Chief Minister Pratapsing Rane assured to name the modern multipurpose sports complex at Cansaulim after the freedom fighter. More at: http://oheraldo.in/node/10464?PHPSESSID=bce972feb6aa73bc2737e26a11ec9eaf *** Contest CCP polls independently, Zuwarkar told Taking strong objection to former Co-operation Minister Somnath Zuwarkar joining hands with Opposition Leader Manohar Parrikar for the ensuing Panjim Corporation election... More at: http://oheraldo.in/node/10467 *** Physics workshop The Goa Regional Council of Indian Association of Physics teachers will organise a three-day workshop in association with State Institution of Education at GVM Nelly Joildo Aguair higher secondary school, Farmagudi-Ponda from March 3. More at: http://oheraldo.in/node/10469 *** Police seek international help to curb drug trade The Goa Police are in touch with the US, UK and Israeli authorities through the Narcotics Control Bureau of India (NCBI) to check drug trafficking in the State, said Director General of Police Neeraj Kumar. More at: http://oheraldo.in/node/10456 *** Allow devotees to celebrate annual feasts on Anjediva islands: Naik Mr Shantaram Naik today demanded in the Rajya Sabha that devotees should be allowed to celebrate two annual religious feasts on the Anjediva islands. More at: http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=news&Story_ID=030214 *** NECC to hold rally for propagation of chicken and eggs The Goa unit of National Egg Co-ordination Committee (NECC) will be holding a rally for the propagation of chicken and eggs in Goa on March 2, 2006 starting from SGPDA market, Margao at 9 a.m. More at: http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=news&Story_ID=030218 *** Suicide victim was involved in cheating case: police The body of the youth from Jaipur who had committed suicide by jumping from the third floor of Cardozo building on February 27 was cremated here today by his relatives. More at: http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=news&Story_ID=030216 *** Congress feels the heat Churchill kick-starts Dabolim drive today The political climate in the Congress stronghold in Salcete-Mormugao belt is tense with Churchill Alemao kick-starting his pro-Dabolim movement from Vasco. More at: http://oheraldo.in/node/10452 *** Farmers' Club launched Agriculture Minister, Mickky Pacheco has launched the Seraulim-Duncolim Farmers' Club under the VVV scheme of NABARD promoted by the Bank of Baroda recently. More at: http://oheraldo.in/node/10465 *** Scrap kabrastan proposal at Raia: Manora citizens The Manora Citizen's Committee has sought the intervention of Chief Minister, Pratapsing Rane to scrap the proposal to set up a kabrastan for the Muslim Community in Raia village. More at: http://oheraldo.in/node/10466 *** Circular to empower Govt schools with dealer choice Education Minister, Luizinho Faleiro has said his department will issue a circular authorising Government-aided schools to purchase furniture for computers from the dealers of their choice. More at: http://oheraldo.in/node/10462 *** Hospicio panel stagnant sans DHS bye laws Believe it or not, it's over a month since the government constituted the Hospital Management Committee for long-neglected Hospicio but the panel is yet to receive a copy of the bye laws from the Directorate of Health Services (DHS) to guide its functioning. More at: http://oheraldo.in/node/10472 *** Call to preserve Konkani culture Rev Father J B D'silva, chairman, Rural Welfare Trust, Santibastwad and journalist Louis Rodrigues were felicitated by Goa Konkani Academy. More at: http://www.newindpress.com/NewsItems.asp? ID=IEK20060302005434&Page=K&Title=Southern+News+-+Karnataka&Topic=0 *** Wah spa India! Sereno Spa, Park Hyatt Goa Resort & Spa has been declared as the best spa in the world. More at: http://web.mid-day.com/news/city/2006/march/132100.htm *** CDs, DVDs seized in Bicholim, 6 held The CID Crime branch on Wednesday, acting on a tip-off, conducted two raids at the Bicholim Weekly Bazaar. More at: http://oheraldo.in/node/10474 *** Vasco carnival contest results The Vasco Carnival Committee has declared the results of the various contests held during the 5-day carnival festivities in the city. More at: http://oheraldo.in/node/10468 *** Vasco gets past Assam Rifles Agencies Bangalore: Vasco Sports Club maintained their early lead gained in the fourth minute to defeat Assam Rifles 1-0 in a second division Group B. More at: http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=news&Story_ID=030219 Compiled by: Avelino D'Souza
[Goanet] Churchil has hidden agenda, accuses Faleiro
Churchil has hidden agenda, accuses Faleiro Webindia123.com Panaji | March 02, 2006 4:45:22 PM IST Accusing South Goa MP Churchil Alemao of having a "hidden agenda" for his opposition to the Mopa international airport, Goa Industries and Education Minister Luizinho Faleiro said the former's act was tantamont to party "indiscipline". Reacting to Mr Churchil's decision to organise "awareness campaigns" on the airport issue in different constituencies to the embarrasement of the respective Congress legislators, Mr Faleiro said such campaigns have no meaning since Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh has appointed a six-member committee to study the issue. As a member of the committee, Mr Churchil should have discussed the issue in the meetings instead of in the open, Mr Faleiro said. Party president Sonia Gandhi, in her recent address to the party workers, had advised them to shun indiscipline, he pointed out. Mr Faleiro said the Central Committee was appointed at the instance of the delegation led by him to the Prime Minister. Asked why he had not favoured disciplinary action against Mr Churchil who is embroiled in the "cash-for-query" scam, he said, "Let no opposition party take advantage of the situation. It is for the party president to act." Meanwhile, Assembly Speaker Francisco Sardinha said, "I am for retaining and strengthening the Dhabolim airport but not against the proposed Mopa airport." If the committee was in favour of the Mopa airport and assured its feasibility, there was no question of objecting to Goa having two airports, he said. "Showmanship on the issue of Dhaboloim airport does not work," he said adding he would also meet the people of his constituency to explain them about the need for Dhabolim. Mr Churchil has been demanding retention of Dhabolim airport, now under the control of the Indian Navy, and against the proposed international airport at Mopa in North Goa saying the latter would affect the interests of South Goa. He has also threatened to quit the party, if necessary, to agitate against the Mopa airport although he is one of the six members of the Central Committee, which includes Chief Minister as the chairman and two other Members of Parliament from Goa. According to sources, Churchil proposes to quit the Congress and join the United Goans Democratic Party (UGDP) in the wake of the stigma of the sting operation by a media group. ~(^^)~ Avelino
[Goanet] Five arrested for fomenting communal trouble
Five arrested for fomenting communal trouble Webindia123.com Panaji | March 02, 2006 2:38:10 PM IST Police have arrested five people for allegedly demolishing a religious structure and causing injuries to people who tried to prevent the demolition at Goddmol-Sanvordem village panchayat in South Goa last night. District Superintendent of Police S M Prabhudesai told UNI that the police was on the look-out for two more people who have been named in the FIR. The situation in the village, meanwhile, is well under control now, he said. Miscreants allegedly damaged the structure late last night after the other community got a stay order from the Directorate of Panchayats against a panchayat directive for its demolition last evening. ~(^^)~ Avelino
[Goanet] Kidnapped
http://oheraldo.in/node/10473 Kidnapped BY HERALD REPORTER PANJIM, MARCH 1 - A father of a minor girl has lodged a complaint with the Panjim police station on Tuesday stating that his daughter was kidnapped from a higher secondary school in Dona Paula where she was studying. The father said his daughter was 17 years of age and gave the name of the alleged kidnapper as Glenn Cabral of Rich Builders Residency at Cabesa- Santa Cruz. -- TUMCHER AXIRVAD ASSUM; DEV BOREM KORUM. Gabe Menezes. London, England Comment: Along with progress all the dregs of Society flouish; is this what Goans want?
[Goanet] Congress feels the heat Churchill kick-starts Dabolim drive today
http://oheraldo.in/node/10452 Congress feels the heat Churchill kick-starts Dabolim drive today BY HERALD REPORTER MARGAO, MARCH 1 — The political climate in the Congress stronghold in Salcete-Mormugao belt is tense with Churchill Alemao kick-starting his pro-Dabolim movement from Vasco and an equally determined Congress leaders gearing up to ward off any possible damage to the party in its bastion. Even as the MP has announced its first meeting in Vasco on March 2, followed by meetings in Navelim and Curtorim next week, the undercurrents could be felt in the Congress camp with party heavyweights discussing strategies to meet the emerging situation. Even Congress MLAs and workers appear caught in a tight spot on the question of sharing the dais with the Alemao-led Save Dabolim Action Committee. In fact, the Congress camp appeared a cautious lot given the people's sentiments on Dabolim and the political damage the issue can cause to the party, especially if the agitation takes the form of a political movement as widely rumoured in political circles. Knowing well that any laxity in meeting the situation could cost them dearly in their bastion, Congress heavyweights — Speaker Francisco Sardinha and Industries Minister, Luizinho Faleiro — along with MLAs are planning to put up a united front to prevent any damage to the party. Incidentally, Sardinha has accepted the gauntlet thrown by the Dabolim Action Committee by accepting the open invitation to attend the meeting convened by Alemao at Curtorim on March 9. In fact, the Speaker would want other party MLAs too to follow suit and clarify the Congress stand on the issue. "If someone wants to make the airport as a forum against the Congress, I feel these meetings can offer a platform to explain the Congress stand that Dabolim will remain forever and ever," he asserted. On the other hand, Industries Minister Luizinho Faleiro was categorical in saying he would not share the platform with leaders of political parties opposed to the Congress. He, however, says the Congress would unitedly respond to attempts made to misguide the people and erode the party base. Herald understands the Congress leaders are also planning to turn the tide against Churchill. For instance, one senior leader sought to question Alemao's absence when the party delegation called on the Prime Minister, Manmohan Singh, Party President Sonia Gandhi and other Union ministers. Moreover, another Congress heavyweight said the ball now lies in the court of Alemao and the two MPs, who are part and parcel of the Committee constituted by prime minister. "Instead of making it an issue, Alemao should deliver the goods as an MP by convincing the Committee to protect Dabolim airport," he said. -- TUMCHER AXIRVAD ASSUM; DEV BOREM KORUM. Gabe Menezes. London, England
[Goanet] New sabhagrah constructed at Pissurlem
http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=news&Story_ID=030213 New sabhagrah constructed at Pissurlem NT News Desk Panaji March 1: The Chief minister, Mr Pratapsingh Rane said that the government was committed to the development of the rural areas and efforts were being made to provide all basic amenities like roads, water, power supply, toilets to the people in the villages. Mr Rane was speaking after inaugurating a sabhagrah (community hall) constructed under RDA scheme at an approximate cost of Rs 3.25 lakh at Dhatwada-Pissurlem in Sattari taluka, on Sunday. Mr Venkatesh Desai, ex-panchayat minister; Mr Ladu Harvalkar, ZP member; Ms Saraswati Wadkar, sarpanch; Mr Gajanan Gaude deputy sarpanch; Mr Sagun Wadkar, ex-sarpanch also graced the occasion. Speaking further, the Chief Minister said,"The sabhagrah has provided a platform to the villagers to come together and will boost unity and promote cultural and leadership talents among the youths of the village." He also told the parents to take keen interest in the education of their wards. "I have given priority to bring in industries and create employment opportunities to the educated youths," he added. Mr Desai and Mr Wadkar also spoke on the occasion. Earlier, Ms Wadkar welcomed the guests. Mr Dyaneshwar Gaude compered and later proposed the vote of thanks. Senior citizen of the village, Mr Chepo Gaude, ex-sarpanch, Mr Deepaji Rane, panch Mr Bhalchandra Gaude, sarpanch of Nagarsem, Mr Rajendra Abhyankar were also present on the occasion. -- TUMCHER AXIRVAD ASSUM; DEV BOREM KORUM. Gabe Menezes. London, England
[Goanet] Snaps - Goan Carnival 2006
From: Damodar Pai Patnekar Date: 2006/03/01 Wed PM 01:09:26 GMT+05:30 Hi Group, These Snaps of Goan Carnival Might Get You Nostalgic. Just Have a look at them. http://www.flickr.com/photos/[EMAIL PROTECTED]/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/[EMAIL PROTECTED]/page2/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/[EMAIL PROTECTED]/page3/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/[EMAIL PROTECTED]/page4/ Enjoy Madi. Regards, Damodar Pai Patnekar Frederick Noronha 784 Near Convent, Sonarbhat SALIGAO GOA India Freelance Journalist TEL: +91-832-2409490 MOBILE: 9822122436 Skype/Yahoomessenger: fredericknoronha www.bytesforall.net
[Goanet] Goa and the making of Poverty
Goa and the making of Poverty By Jason Keith Fernandes The image of Goa Dourada, a golden Goa, under Portuguese colonial rule belied a grim reality; a reality of crushing poverty and cereal shortage, where agriculture could not sustain the population anymore. A population at times subject to the cruel whimsies and depredations of its feudal classes. Little wonder then, that its population migrated in droves when the opportunity to migrate to British India and beyond opened up. In the process they created the financial basis for much of the prosperity that we commonly associate with Golden Goa. Today in Goa we find ourselves in the thrall of another dazzling image, that of Goa as the ideal state of the Union. A Goa which can offer the perfect setting for a middle class lifestyle and standard of living, a Goa whose time has arrived. It doesn't give me much pleasure to pop that bubble, but I do feel obliged to play Jeremiah, the prophet of doom since this image of Goa is perhaps no more tenable than that of the colonial 'Golden Goa'. The image is superficial at best and ignores the manner in which poverty is being systematically created in Goa. A poverty that does not rely on attracting out-of-staters, but is determined to create home-grown versions. I know that these are not merely the wild fantasies of a madman crying out in the wilderness because it played out before my eyes in bizarre starkness. Preparing for the inauguration of the Hi-Tech Park at the hands of Sonia Gandhi, the stone rubble wall to a field on Taligao plateau was broken down in three places. Where the local peasants had for years grown ladies-finger, marigold, radish, tambdi bhaji and paddy, a road roller now stood flattening the land. Before it, under the blazing sun stood labourers destroying the little bunds of the fields, while in the swirling dust kicked up by this work the peasants themselves scrambled to collect the few dry stalks that remained in the fields they once cultivated. It could have been a scene out of a movie on colonial India, because they did not know what was happening and why. 'Why take the field to build a transformer?' a toothless old man, dark from being burned in the sun asked me. If helplessness in the face of governmental action needed a face, I found it in the blankness of his face and in the face of the women who with some amount of hopelessness pointed out that they had no other income but what they got out of the field. The field does not belong to them, they merely rent it every year, which is why they apparently don't have a legal right to the livelihood it generates for them. But isn't this the classic example of poverty? Where one does not even own the land on which one works? In our haste to create the knowledge economy in Goa, are we providing an alternative employment for these people before we embark on creating more employment? These peasants of Nagali-Taligao already lost their grazing lands on the hill, since an elite residential locality now occupies most of it, now they loose the land on which they draw the food that quiets the fire in their bellies. This marks not just the making of unemployment but the creation for the basis of desperate poverty. Goa's morality was outraged when it heard of the situation in Saleli. The situation in Saleli made some sense since Saleli does lie on the periphery of the Goa we most often focus on and obsess with. But this outrage against the lowest in Goa's society is taking place not in some far flung, difficult to access part of Goa, but at its very heart. In Tiswadi, in Taligao, barely minutes from the Goa International Centre. Golden Goa was about every Goan also having his and her fish, curry and rice. Rather than look at it as a glorious cultural statement I would urge you to look at it as a cuisine forged in poverty. The only food available to a person who had nothing was the food one could forage from around their house. Rice from the fields that one cultivated, fish that one could get free from the water bodies around the home and coconuts from the trees around the home. What is happening in a very concrete manner in Nagali Taligao is to remove from these Goans the fields which provide them their meager sustenance, the ecological safety net that Golden Goa once provided. Was it Gandhi who asked us to think of the face of the poorest man we saw and evaluate our actions on the basis of what it would hold for that man? I don't want to think of that man's face, for in his vacant and blank eyes, I saw only certain erasure. When Sonia Gandhi inaugurates the Hi-Tech Park, what will it mean for the peasants of Goa and those who are not already middle class? A case of Control-Alt-Delete? - The column above appeared in Gomantak Times dated 23rd February 2006. Please send feedback to Jason at =
[Goanet] RE: Ground work on expressway takes off
If at all 'what' comes up - the Mopa airport or the expressway?! If Mopa is scrapped will the expressway also stand cancelled? Will Churchill object to the expressway too since it will help North Goa capture hotel business hitherto 'monopolised' by the south? Ensuring that Dabolim civil enclave continues is fine. But there should be no parochialism in the overall development of Goa. The expressway would serve this purpose "if at all it comes up". Cheers.
[Goanet] Caption Contest
Please check out the Carnival Parades photo at: http://www.goa-world.com/goa/carnival06/p1020068.jpg Think of a good caption (not too long please!) and send it to <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> along with your name and current location. Winner of the best caption will be awarded a free delivery of a basket of flowers (worth Rs. 500/-) anywhere in Goa. Names of the senders of all captions will be made public. Your e-mail address will not be revealed. if you wish your name also not to be revealed then please indicate so. Please forward this Contest Announcement to anyone you think might be interested. Cheers! Cecil ==
