[Goanet] Email communications
http://www.GOANET.org This month's Goanet operations sponsored by an Anonymous Donor Nice page on e-mail communications: http://www.rfc-editor.org/rfc/rfc1855.txt --- CONVENTION OF THE GOAN DIASPORA FROM GOA INTO THE WORLD Lisbon, Portugal June 15-17, 2007 Details at: http://www.goacom.org/casa-de-goa/noticias.html ---
[Goanet] SAD DEMISE - Patrick Santimano
http://www.GOANET.org This month's Goanet operations sponsored by an Anonymous Donor Patrick Santimano (Colva-Goa) expired this (22/04/2007) morning 1 a.m. at Mubarak Hospital, Kuwait due to heart attack. May his soul rest in peace. Cajetan de Sanvordem Kuwait.
[Goanet] Curbing Ignorance - Tuberculosis in Goa
http://www.GOANET.org This month's Goanet operations sponsored by an Anonymous Donor Curbing Ignorance - Tuberculosis in Goa Preetu Nair Tuberculosis (TB) kills 1 person every minute in India. In Goa, TB kills 15 people who undergo TB treatment every year. But, no one knows how many people actually live and die with TB, without making it to the success or failure data of the Revised National Tuberculosis Control Programme (RNTCP) in the state, because they have never had access to treatment, either because of stigma or ignorance. In the first of three-part series on tuberculosis in Goa, PREETU NAIR looks at the impact of TB on the state, so far. Incidentally, has a high prevalence of tuberculosis as compared to other states. "The annual risk of TB infection is 1.5 per cent in rest of , while in the Western region, especially , the risk of TB infection is 1. 9 per cent," revealed Dr VR Muralidharan, District TB Officer, . Yet, reliable sources in the Health Services department inform that not much attention has been paid by the health authorities to eradicate the disease.It is estimated that 20 lakh people in are at present suffering from pulmonary TB, of which nearly 5000 are infectious. An average 2,100 new TB cases are detected every year, of which 50 per cent are sputum positive. "In terms of numbers, the number of sputum cases that are investigated has increased. We are now getting cases from the remote areas even without holding medical camps or door-to-door medical check-ups. This shows that people are becoming more and more aware of the possibility of them having TB," said Dr Muralidharan. He however added, "The stigma about TB has now come down considerably. It now exists only amongst the migrant or illiterate people." Better late than never? Blame it on administrative failure or lack of political will, but RNTCP was started in on September 13, 2004, nearly 11 years after the programme was launched nationwide. But now, the state government is trying to make up for the delay and has pledged to detect 70 per cent of all infectious TB cases and cure 85 per cent of them by the end of 2007. However, few government doctors are not so optimistic. "Once you start later, its always a question of catching up because its an on-going process and the number of cases keep coming up," said a doctor, on condition of anonymity. Still worse, the District TB Hospitals are terribly short staffed. But officials at the Goa State Tuberculosis Control Society (GSTCS) insist that efforts are being made to catch up with lost time and ensure that each and every TB patient gets the required treatment, on time. They are working hard to connect with the villages and communities to sensitise people that TB is no more a dreaded disease and is curable. Women matter Though 30-year- old Sunita from Valpoi was literate, her ignorance about TB was immense. She didn't know that TB is curable and the treatment for TB is absolutely free. Worse still, for her, TB meant a disease in which a person ended up in some sanatorium, rejected and isolated by the family.To get across the message that TB is curable and treatment is free of cost for women, the "hidden section" of the society, GSTCS has now approached the mahila mandals and women's self-help groups with the aim to ensure that women have access to adequate and important information. "Women in rural areas don't have a dominant voice in the family and due to this, they fear that if detected with TB, they may be isolated or rejected by family members," explained Dr Muralidharan. Interestingly, now GSTCS has also started sensitising school kids about TB, because they believe that children are the best disseminators of information. Partnerships Coming to the nearest health centre for his DOTS treatment everyday, meant that Ramesh from Torda, near Porvorim, would lose his daily wage of Rs 150. To make certain that Ramesh had his daily dose of medicines, GSTCS entered into a tie-up with the private JMJ hospital, to become a Directly Observed Treatment, short course (DOTS) provider. A DOTS provider has to ensure that the patients swallow the medicines under their direct supervision. DOTS prevents the spread of TB bacilli, thus reducing the incidence and prevalence of TB and providing credence to TB control efforts. End result: he is now cured. With the increasing realisation that a sub-health centre may not be able to reach people at the micro-level and to ensure that the patient doesn't default, the focus has now shifted to anganwadi workers all the talukas of . Moreover, they have easy access to women and children. Already, 700-800 anganwadi workers have been sensitised in a
[Goanet] World Earth Day - THE GLOBE OF LIFE
http://www.GOANET.org This month's Goanet operations sponsored by an Anonymous Donor THE GLOBE OF LIFE Suman D. Gad April 22 is celebrated as World Earth Day. But celebrating this day has less and less significance with every passing year. How could it, with thousands of hectares of agricultural and fertile land and forest is being converted to concrete jungles? The developmental boom seems to be at the cost of natural resources that can never be replenished in the near future. Be it the water issue or any issues related to environment, river or natural resources are often largely neglected. Take the case of Mhadei River, in spite of so much awareness about the importance of the river and the area and protests from environmentalists, construction work of the dam continues. Environmental issues have assumed global dimensions and are threatening the very existence and survival of mankind. Day by day, the earth heats up, attributed to the fact that more and more forests are cleared in the name of development. Every year, the mercury is rising by 2°C, thus warning us about global warming. One fine day there would be no forests left to absorb the carbon dioxide. New environmental threats, new diseases, new toxins are added to the list. According to a report, more than 56,000 square miles of natural forest are lost each year. Forests, especially the rainforests, act as the world's thermostat by regulating temperatures and weather patterns. More than 20% of the world's oxygen is produced by the Amazon rainforest alone. Water scarcity is another major global problem that is going to hit the list. Man interferes with all aspects of the water cycle. Water occurs on the Earth's surface as standing water in oceans and lakes, as running water in rivers and streams, as rain and as water vapour in the atmosphere. Together these sources comprise the hydrosphere, which is in a constant state of flux as water vapour condenses to fall as rain and after flowing through rivers and streams into lakes and oceans, is returned to the atmosphere by evaporation. And so the cycle continues. Since the water cycle is a closed system, the amount of water in the Earth's hydrosphere is constant. Most human uses involve only a short-term withdrawal from the system, but often, the water is returned with its quality greatly impaired by pollutants. Pesticides and fertilizers used in agriculture are washed into ground water used for public water supplies; industrial chemicals get into drinking water from rivers. Source: http://www.goapluses.com
[Goanet] Beware of the politicians and their projects
http://www.GOANET.org This month's Goanet operations sponsored by an Anonymous Donor Please be aware of the controversial "IT park" projects and the polititians that drive such projects, which are being completed in a haphazard manner. Here is one incident in which the people of Salvador-do-Mundo have noticed in time and objected to it. The Church hall which is maintained by the Fabrica was being renovated under the said "INFO TECH CORPORATION" project without the knowledge and permission of the Church. A tender was also floated on the local news papers for the same. It was fortunate that the people of Salvador-do-Mundo noticed the same and brought it to the notice of the Church. Immediate action was taken and the issue has been closed. Please be warned of the politically run bodies and controversial projects which will leave nothing for the future of the local villagers and be taken over by such projects. Here below is the Public notice which has appeared on the Navhind times dated: 17th April, 2007. PUBLIC NOTICE: We the members of the Administrative Committee of the Fabrica of the Church of Salvador do Mundo, Bardez, Goa, wish to state hereby that the Tender Notice published by INFO TECH CORPORATION OF GOA LTD. (ITG) in the Navhind Times of March 23, 2007, regarding "UPGRADATION OF THE EXISTING HALL OF SALVADOR DO MUNDO CHURCH" has been issued without any permission or knowledge of the undersigned who are solely responsible for any repairs of buildings owned by the above mentioned Fabrica. We further state that we have not had dealings with any Government official or agency regarding any repair works in out Church or its dependencies. Therefore, the above mentioned Tender Notice is baseless and factually incorrect. Sd/- (Fr. Venancio Fonseca) - President Sd/- (Xavier Fonseca) - Attorney Sd/- Olinda Saldanha - Treasurer Sd/- (Brian Maciel) - Member Sd/- (Jennifer D'Souza) - Member
[Goanet] Congratulations Gasperji on being elected Un-Opposed as GWS General Secretary
http://www.GOANET.org This month's Goanet operations sponsored by an Anonymous Donor CONGRATULATIONS.. MR. GASPER ALMEIDA ON BEING ELECTED UN-OPPOSED FOR 11TH TIME AS GWS (GOAN WELFARE SOCIETY - KUWAIT) GENERAL SECRETARY MAY THE ALMIGHT GOD GIVES YOU GOOD HEALTH AND PROSPERITY TO SAVE THE GWS FALLING PREY TO THE SNARE OF EMEMIES.. KEEP IT UP AND LET THE FLAG FLY HIGH.. TUMCHO MOGALL SANTANA PIEDADE AFONSO (SPA) & FLY. KUWAIT.
[Goanet] Roseferns & Troupe arrive ..... for "Tumchea Moga Passot"
http://www.GOANET.org This month's Goanet operations sponsored by an Anonymous Donor WELCOME ROSEFERNS' AND TROUPE: After performing in Dubai to a very satisfied audience, Kuwait Goan Association welcomed this afternoon (April 21st) the full troupe of the new hit Konkani tiatr of King of Centuries' ROSEFERNS "Tumchea Moga Passot" at the Kuwait Int'l. Airport. ROSEFERNS & Troupe has toured recently touring London, Croydon, Swindon, Germany, Dubai (UAE) is now all set to perform in Kuwait on Thursday, April 26th, at 6:30 p.m. at the Hawalli A.C. Auditorium The cast includes PETER-ROSHAN, KEZIA, ANTONETTE, ULHAS TARI, VICTOR, TONY DE RIBANDAR and ROSEFERNS'. COMEDIANS: SALLY, SEBY AND SANTAN. MUSICIANS: ANTHONY DE VELIM, JAMES AND IVO. For gate passes, contact Limra Cargo - Salhiya Towers (Basement) (Tony Golden Goa) Salhiya Tower-Kuwait City Tel: 2465330, Mob: 9581491, Guinness Confectionery (Salmiya - Near Don Bosco School) Tel: 5656011, or contact KGA members or Mob: 9540276, 7420974. See you there on THURSDAY. Live Konkani Music at http://www.live365.com/cgi-bin/directory.cgi?autostart=konkani
[Goanet] Escola Medico Cirurgica de Nova Goa
http://www.GOANET.org This month's Goanet operations sponsored by an Anonymous Donor Any development in the interest of GOANS and GOA at large after proper scrutiny by the concerned authorities is a blessing , similarly with the Escola Medico Cirurgica de Nova Goa, we just cannot be emotional about it we need to change our mindset and embrace positive developments for our future generations. The ESCOLA should not be demolished if the concerned investor can avoid ,it keeping in mind the true feelings of Goans, as i read that it was mentioned " WE GOENKARS WILL BE AT YOUR THROATS" we goenkars can only fight against each other and have a degree in the game called SNAKES AND LADDERS , catching throats is not in our goan culture and tradition. If luxury hotels and Storey buildings have been constructed by the land sharks (builders) with the blessing of some politicians , some hotels very close to the sea shore (wonder who gave them the permission) why not development of this Escola , maintainence of a huge building like this is gonna be expensive, if an investor is interested the maintainence cost can be avoided and it will boost the image of the building so also,let all the concerned authorities be involved in the plan from the initial stage , be it the traders association or any other authority which had objected. Goa cannot just survive on tourism , it's time we embrace healthy and positive development so that our children need not fly out of Goa for Jobs, let them see Goa developing not only on tourism sector but it's time it develops in all aspects. In my opinion take all the factors and associations into account and let the ESCOLA be transformed . Bonefacio
[Goanet] The Charisma of Beer
http://www.GOANET.org This month's Goanet operations sponsored by an Anonymous Donor On 14 Apr "Dr. U. G. Barad" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: " On King Fisher started fishing in troubled waters of Goa! "King Fisher breweries had installed a beer fountain in front of Multiplex Inox Theater during celebration of IFFI 2004. Goans did raise strong protest against the beer fountain. To add to the feelings succeeding government started issuing no objection to organize wine festival every year in front of Inox . Reacting to this, Congress loyalist said "This is all because of BJP. In the first place, they should have never allowed King Fisher to set up a beer fountain during opening ceremony of IFFI 2004. BJP loyalist immediately responded saying "You see BJP allowed King Fisher to set up a beer fountain only temporarily for the benefit of tourist and to add to the glamour of IFFI 2004 celebration. The very same beer fountain was dismantled on the closing day of IFFI. Today Congress party has allowed King Fisher to open a beer bar in Inox with permanent legal license. Hence the entire blame should go to congress and not on BJP" Dear Dr Barad: As you very well know, BEER is the great common denominator in any modern societys drinking consuetude. Its mild, soothing intoxication and compatibility with other types of liquor has earned it general acceptance. Besides, its miscibility with lemonade derivatives to concoct a delightful ladys drink called shandy gives it fuddy-duddy respectability and status. It also serves as a fine stimulant to polite as well as polluted causeries and arguments. In light of the above statement, your aforesaid April 14 post should raise serious concerns in quaffing Goan circles. Ergo, the step-motherly treatment accorded to beer during the recent IFFI-related fiasco restricting its commerce and consumption is considered a rude slap in the face of any Goans unalienable birthright to unfettered arm bending freedom and observing historical traditions of convivial gaiety. Protestations are agog about the pathetic, dog-in-the-manger tactics perpetrated by certain killjoys to disenfranchise the respectable consumers of this darling meek Occidental beverage. They indicate an alarming anti-social trend. Remember beer not only supplements the average Goans hard core drinking habits but actually refines them. To wit, by Machiavellian tactics, this alleged impediment to free and suave distribution and consumption of beer could develop into a weird weir blocking the River of Revelry. Hence to prevent a catastrophic bottleneck, an elegant solution could be to rely on King Fisher, a premier beer supplier. This widely acknowledged fountainhead of beer should be given the wherewithal to ensure the uninterrupted flow of this liquid exhilaration produced by the miracle of fermenting hop and barley juices. Thirsty friends, guzzling Goans, dry countrymen lend me your ear To hearken my earnest message wetting, assuaging and sincere To quench your parched throats giving great intoxicating cheer Theres nothing as universally pleasing as a nice cold foamy beer This libation rejuvenates, relaxes and entrances imbibers far and near Augmenting hearty conviviality, the dragon of abstinence it does spear Especially in proper merry-making facilities as a balcao and belvedere Youve got to sip the frothy brew gingerly lest you suffer a hangover It doesnt matter at all whether or not beer tipplers are secular Our Goan culture demands boozing Bacchus we should always revere For regardless to what religion, community or ideology we adhere And whether we seek Salvation, Nirvana, Comfort or just Good Cheer Pursuing happy hedonism it deftly unravels snobberys veiled veneer While promoting hearty song, bubbly laughter and bonhomie among peers Who often gather for a good time in harmony any season of the year The consumers gender doesnt matter whether Man, woman or queer The recent controversy about beer sales at IFFIS annual affair we hear Escalated way beyond a minor tiff to much protest and anguished tear Threatening unfairly Goas tourists by making certain gala locales sere Thus ruffled feathers should be soothed to restore a fine atmosphere Snide accusations are rife that commercial interests seek to profiteer by manipulating when and where distributors could legally sell beer A political clash between parties like Congress and BJP over this furor Has engendered a cause celebre fractious to many Goan hearts yet dear Ideally, could we smart Goans an Utopian beer-serving place conjure? Affording the permanence, peace and warm jollity of a Hun Rathskeller Where in soaked harmony, animosity and strife would magicall
Re: [Goanet] Make way for da Goan
http://www.GOANET.org This month's Goanet operations sponsored by an Anonymous Donor --- Cecil Pinto <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Make way for da Goan > Markets, exhibitions, festivals - and daylight robberies > By Cecil Pinto > > The last weekend was an eclectic mix of fine art, theatre, music, drink and > dance. It is great to read about such contemporary exhibitions/festivals in Goa. Congratulations to all those involved in showcasing the Goan creative & artistic spirit. For expats like myself who cannot attend, these reports/write-ups prove that Goa is moving ahead on so many fronts. Also read about Victor Rangel-Rebeiro's concert. Wonderful. Regards, George
[Goanet] Talking Photos: Hey you.. Don't sell Goa (to Maharastra etc)
http://www.GOANET.org This month's Goanet operations sponsored by an Anonymous Donor Talking Photos: Hey you.. Don't sell Goa (to Maharastra etc) http://www.flickr.com/photo_zoom.gne?id=467367369&size=l [EMAIL PROTECTED] for Goa & NRI related info... http://in.groups.yahoo.com/group/GOAN-NRI/ Konkani Songs, Goan Photos, Tiatr/Film VCDs, Bank interest rates etc etc (for updates etc click below) http://in.groups.yahoo.com/group/GOAN-NRI/files/ ___ Yahoo! Mail is the world's favourite email. Don't settle for less, sign up for your free account today http://uk.rd.yahoo.com/evt=44106/*http://uk.docs.yahoo.com/mail/winter07.html
Re: [Goanet] Statement by Shri Eduardo Faleiro, Commissioner for NRI Affairs
http://www.GOANET.org This month's Goanet operations sponsored by an Anonymous Donor I want to draw attention to the above and add, saying that if a house belongs to you and you have all the legal papers of ownership, then we should be able to evict any occupant with a due notice. I know of so many cases whose houses have been occupied by non-owners and as per the mundcar law, we cannot evict these people even after offering them a lumpsum to get out. I am a victim of such incident and I live abroad. My house was given to some poor people by my father out of pity for a measly rent of 25 rupees a month and till today the rents paid out is 150 rupees which again is not paid regularly. Besides that they have sub-let the premises to some other people and accepting rents of over 1000/- rupees. Where is the law in such cases and what is the proceedure and how do we get these people out of our house. Can someone advise me as how to proceed in such cases and what kind of action can I take to get my ancestral home back without resorting to terror actions. I even tried giving it to the builders to see if they can manage to satisfy his needs but the tenants demands are more than what I am asking. Any suggestions? Do you think the new law will help me and many others who are in the similar situation? Appreciate your comments. Wilson Ask a question on any topic and get answers from real people. Go to Yahoo! Answers and share what you know at http://ca.answers.yahoo.com
[Goanet] National labels, HERALD, April 22
http://www.GOANET.org This month's Goanet operations sponsored by an Anonymous Donor NATIONAL LABELS By Valmiki Faleiro After the "UGP demise" story last Sunday, I should have followed with the one on how the other regional outfit, the MGP, went into limbo in April-1979. That interesting chapter, however, due to paucity of time, will have to wait until after the just-announced polls on June 2. From this Sunday, let’s pan to issues of current relevance. The end of the 1970s also marked the end of Goa’s two decade-long honeymoon with regional parties. With UGP gone and MGP in limbo, the way was clear for national labels to don the honours. No regional force would get to the reigns for the next over quarter of a century. >From the January 3, 1980 elections, the Congress was in power most of the >time. And until the MGP leadership rather foolishly allowed the BJP to ride piggyback in the November 16, 1994 poll and steadily build its base at the MGP’s cost, it was the BJP’s turn to grab power by the turn of the century. National parties had their own plus points. Until 1980, for instance, Goa’s two major communities were substantially polarized. Bulk of Christians and Hindu Brahmins, the UGP’s votebank, were viewed as part of the oppressive colonial system and marginalized by the majority community’s MGP. In the ‘80s, Congress helped crumble that edifice. It brought together people from Bicholim and Benaulim, Canacona and Calangute. As local governments often belonged to the same party ruling at the Centre, budgetary allocations to Goa increased substantially. Never mind if Congress is today regarded as an umbrella organisation for scoundrels and crooks from all political backgrounds, the rot having set in particularly after the November 22, 1989 elections. Or that the BJP tried to polarize Goa over again. Today, like in much of the rest of the country, Goa has India’s two top labels, the Congress-NCP and the BJP, as the prime contenders in the forthcoming polls. There is a sprinkling of local outfits, but none of them as of now appears of any major reckoning. And the unavoidable lot, the Independents. We are aware of the kind of politics played by the national parties, to bear repetition. We are aware of High Commands. And of how Low Commands must bribe Delhi leaders, and remit "party funds" when in power. We are aware of the sole criterion in candidate selection of both leading contenders -- "winnability." And what that implies: money power, which in turn perpetuates a corrupt polity. In a democracy, of course, there can be no zero-level corruption. Democracy is about elections, which in turn are about money. The inevitable nexus between big business and politics exists all over the democratic world. "Winnability," however, does not help to keep corruption within bounds, it only spreads and institutionalizes it. Corruption has historically existed in Goa -- right from the 16th Century, when Portuguese officials rampantly amassed money. More recently, the wife of Portuguese Governor, Bernardo Guedes, was known to have lifted precious china porcelain even from private residences and sold it in Lisbon. Gov Quintanilha Mendonsa e Dias, recipient of that resounding slap from Margao Advocate Antonio Bruto da Costa in the august presence of Portugal’s Overseas Minister, Sarmento Rodrigues, openly took cuts from every escudo the government spent. Post-liberation, one Lt. Governor crated the entire mango produce of the Cabo gardens to Punjab, together with rosewood sofa sets snatched after misusing the police to terrorize the famous Cuncolim wood carvers. I do not intend to imply that national parties are more corrupt, or to go into a discussion of the pros and cons of national parties versus regional ones. The point is, in a small state like Goa, the national labels are, well, mere labels -- the same wine under different labels, which more often than not, are interchangeable. In the ensuing election, Goa’s most crucial since the Opinion Poll, let us not get swayed with party labels while deciding who to vote. Let us not even look at the party label -- national, regional or none at all -- but only look closely at the candidates in the fray, and choose the best of what in some places could be a generally bad lot. I’ll share with you another day how I would myself evaluate the candidates in my constituency. The signs already are that it will be a hung Assembly yet again. Coalition governments, anyway, have to come to stay all over the country. The Congress is no longer a pan- India party. The BJP never was. In such a scenario, not party labels but individuals of some degree of integrity and intelligence alone will d
[Goanet] GOZAL BUDDI MARKET-antli ....Adlean chalu
http://www.GOANET.org This month's Goanet operations sponsored by an Anonymous Donor CROSS<+>ROADS: GOZAL BUDDI MARKET-antli.P/2.. Adlean Chalu Santan: Antao aiz chau irli subez kor ani amcho thermos flask borun dovor. Antao: Aiz oxem kiteak Uncle? Santan: Aiz brestar anik thodeach velan sodam-che porim amcho Fernandes anik Caitan etele, tanchea xivai anik konn-uim pavonk xekta. Antao: Sozmolom Uncle. Santan: Hie heumchea adim heo sogleo files kadun zagear dovrumea anik amchea Goem-chem Itihas pustok ugdum-ea, zantun gorom batmio (hot-topics) amchea potramcher toxeoch ontroli-potrar xapun hadleo, tantleo mukhi khobro oxeo zaun assa:- Sunita Narain: What China is doing in Goa? Debarati Roy: Mital, India Billionarires Compete for Sesa Goa stake. Sunita Narain: Blood on the mountains. Franky Fernandes: Big Chill festival in Hot Goa. Valmiki Faleiro: UGP demise. HERAD, boroita: BJP opposes conversion of old GMC complex into shopping mall ani Matter of Shame. Tiatr Day Celebrations at Kala Academy on April 17 ani KGTS Celebrates 115th Anniversary of Tiatr. Contingent of Congress leaders to descend on Goa next week. Churchill mhunta: Congress will be wiped out ani Days numbered for Congress. Vidyadhar Gadgil, mhunta: Threats to Goa's Communal Harmony. HERALD: Candolim administrator misusing office? Ani Chicalim Robin Hood turns Dirty Harry, ani Eduardo favours law to protect properties of NRGs? HERALD: Parrikar's Khaki shorts, Bharatiya Janata Party MP Bahubhai Katara arrested, ani Sri-Lankan Airlines flights to Goa. Caitan: Antao bab kess assa? Soglo murgottoth-esso, phone-bin eilolo kitt re? Antao: Hanv assa boro Caitan uncle, tho phone poirean-soirean eit asta, hem sangh tum kosso assai? Caitan: Forte assam, makh hench borem lagott tugelem, kiteim zalear tum ansott asota.. ani Fernandes: Anik kitem zalem? Kosso assai Antao, patrao assa kim nam? Antao: Boro assam Uncle, patrao tumchich vatt poita, matxe bossath hanv taka sangtam tumi aileat mhunon. Santan: Heiat, heiat, bossath. kitem pietele? Caitan: Sodam-chi amghe chau, tuk ani kitem zaiem? Santan: Aiz Antao-ank disturb korunk-naka mhunon thermos borun hanga dovorla, kitli zai thi ami chau piopachi. Fernandes: Hem kam aiz borem kelem tuvem. Caitan: Tuk fokot chai-echem podlam, hege tum aik-naka, matxe Goem-chi khobor sangho. Santan: Hem mukhi khobram-chem ek list korun hanvem dovorlam, step by step tache vhoir gozal korum-ea, soglem sutavem korun sangtam, pun modench daulam marinakat, is this clear? Caitan & Fernandes: Yes boss, voch fuddem. Caitan: Santan, vho China akho Bharat dess sodun Goem kitt korta? Tekh ani konn melonam? Santan: Tumi zanam kim Goem adim passun borpurr minn (iron ore) aslem anik azunuim assa, zantlem ordem Purtuguese khaun gelo, tisro vanto Delhi valea-nim khallo, anik atam chouto vanto Goem-cho Congress Serkar khaunk fudem sorla. Fernandes: Tor kosso? Santan: Adim amchem Goem-chem minn Japan, Germany, Italy anik kitleach dess-ani patoitale, tednam fokot 14 Dollar preoss aslo ek tonne matiek, pun atam derefent amcho China khuimchea-nuch utponn zalo anik 14 Dollar-anche zagear ekdom 60 Dollar divunk raji zala, tumi tor zanam amche montri bab kosle lalchi poi te, tankam poixe meuta thuim te aplem pudvem passun vinktele. Caitan: Tenghe pott kednam borta? Tie sodam upaxim astai, pun Santan amghe Goem minn ani fuim urlam? Sogle dongor pokoll (empty) kele mure tenim. Fernandes: Kaim Kalh fatim minn unem zaun amchea kontrador-anim prai-am (beach) veli renv (sand) passun vinkli, anik atam thodi urlea thi mati amche MLA (Malkiriad Lapitt Amdar) vinkun bolsam borunk fudem sorleat elisao zaum-chea adim. Caitan: Fernandes, kittu exe minna dongor urliai astole? Asson asson 4 te 5 astole. Santan: Hem China connection amkam Goemkar-ank fudar-ak khub marogh podtelem, serkar-an porneo 430 fonddi chalu korunk chintlam, ixiob kelear 8.5% tokke zomin miner-anchea hathan podteli, hea boball-an xetam padd zatelim, khub khedde gaum padd zatele, gorib-ank tancho dispotto melonk chod kotin zatelem, kaim ganvam-nim lokh ragan borla heo minna-cheo fonddi poroth challu kortat mhunon. Fernandes: Hem minn challu zalear driver-ank math demand astolo. Santan: Hem soth tujem, tumi zanam? Gelea vorsa sumar 33 million tonne minn Karnatak-ak uspilem, public rostean Goem hadlem anik Vasco-chean bhair dadlem, hem minn Goem hadunk sumar 7000 truck dhor disa uzar kele anik tanim 3.3 milion tripi marleo, Goemkar-ani zaito virodh kelo heo minna-cheo fonddi bondh korunk, pun hem porje-chem magnem nakarun "Ministry of Environment and Forests in Delhi" hanim minn kadunk porvangi dilea. Tanchea paichem kitem veta, tankam zai duddu, hanthun soglea vatanim
[Goanet] MAHILA NUTAN VIDYALAYA -REBUKED FOR SEEKING DONATIONS
http://www.GOANET.org This month's Goanet operations sponsored by an Anonymous Donor Does a student who has secured 98% marks in Std IV, also won the best student award need to pay donation to obtain admission to a higher class Std V of any school? The obvious answer would be a clear NO. But Samaj Seva Sangh ( meaning social service institution??) Mahila Nutan Vidyalaya at Comba Margao Salcete South Goa District Tel No: +91 0832 2714651 insists on such donations. Miss Laximi Mangaldas C Prabhu, 10 years was one such student selected for interview from the 94 students who qualified out of the over 130 applicants who applied on 26.04.2006 for admissions to std V 2006-07 She fared well in the interview and was one of the shortlisted among 47 such students whose names were displayed on the school notice board. Her father Mangaldas an ex Banker hailing from Cuncolim and now residing at Aquem was overjoyed. But soon came the rider to his cup of joy. Such of the parents of the 47 selected were interviewed privately on 10th 11th 12th May in batches of 15 numbers. According to Mr Prabhu the anguished parent who sobbed bitterly over the episode informed this writer that he was asked to pay a donation by the duo conducting this interview. It was Mr Chandu Kane representative of the Management and Ms Mangala Karapurkar Headmistress of the school established in 1933 ( its platinium jubilee next year 2008), which Mr Prabhu bluntly refused as in his humble opinion his daughter ought to get it purely on merit and he was a protoganist against admissions by virtue of donations. He was in a quandry -- the schools in Margao and almost all nearby areas had closed their doors for admission for academic year 2005-06 and he was set up between the devil and the deep sea. Pay up forget your principles ethics call it what you like --or his daughter would suffer. For the innocent child Laximi it was perhaps her first tryst with destiny. Not a natural one but a created one by the money sharks and paragons of virtue. According to her father who spoke to this writer she preferred to lose an academic year than to pay up and worse still when his daughter had and an excellent academic record. He was also saddened by the fact that his innocent daughter suffered a demoralising effect when her peers were already in school while she was uncertain about her admissions. A childs humble prayer to Lord Damodar apparently did the magic. She finally got herself admitted to another school thanks to the Management who sypathised with her parents and moreso the trauma of an innocent child. The Goa Daman and Diu Education Act and Rules thereof explicitly prohibits donations and there have been umpteen reminders in the form of circulars ( incidentally issuing of circulars has always been the favourite pass time of the Directorate of Education ) -- to Managing Committees of schools at the time of admissions to cease and desist from such practices. But none pay heed and parents too are afraid to complain as they fear their wards would be victimised. That there are few like Mr Prabhu who would call a spade a spade has now put the Management in a quandry. On 23.05.2006 Mr Prabhu filed the first salvo - a letter to Director of Education Dr Mrs Celsa Pinto. On 8.11.2006 (after almost six months and a lot of dilly dallying by the Department of Education and personal follow up done by Mr Prabhu ) vide a two page letter No:ACAD/SAL/MCP/2006/3656 the Director of Education sent a show cause notice to the Chairman /Secretary Samaj Seva Sangh which runs the school and the Chairman of the Managing Committee of Mahila Nutan Vidyalaya. In their reply dated 20.11.2006 to the showcause Mr Datta Naik (also a thinker social activist ) President of Samaj Seva Sangh admitted as follows: a) "quote a number of students were admitted without donations however some parents made voluntary donations unquote" b) "quote sec146 of the Rules in force clearly states that what is within the sweep of the said rule is compulsory collection of donation" unquote " apparently he tried to imply that "quote ... there was no compulsory collection or any fees or any donations as contemplated in sec 146 of the Goa Education Rules " and hence the corollary was the showcause ought to be withdrawn. But the last nail in the coffin came apparently owing to behind the scenes drama apparently to quell the storm that was directed towards the Management . This is evident when Mr Naik in the last para of his reply to the showcause admitted c) "quote it is submitted for your information (this was not called for -- emphasis mine) that the new committee has bee
State Condoles Ulhas Buyao�s Demise
http://www.GOANET.org This month's Goanet operations sponsored by an Anonymous Donor State Condoles Ulhas BuyaoÂs Demise Herald Condolence messages poured in from all over the State condoling the death of noted Konkani singer Ulhas Buyao, who expired on Monday (9th April 2007). Condoling the death of Buyao, chief minister Pratapsingh Rane in his message said that the Konkani songs of Buyao were very popular and many of them created awareness on Goan identity. Further, Rane stated that the contribution of Buyao in the field of art and culture and social field is noteworthy. Deeply mourning the sad and untimely demise of Buyao, art and culture minister Digambar Kamat stated that with the death of Buyao the State had lost a great Konkani singer and musician. His contribution to Goan music and Konkani stage was simply outstanding. His songs like ÂChanyache Rati, ÂManglurachya Xharant and ÂHanv Baba Nauro would be remembered by the people for years together, Kamat said in a press release. Kamat further stated, "The void would remain void in the hearts of all Goan music lovers and artistes. On behalf of government and all the artistes of Goa, I extend heartfelt sympathies to the members of his bereaved family. May his soul rest in peace." Condoling BuyaoÂs demise the Goa Pradesh Congress Committee has said that in his death, Goa had lost an artist-activist who has made significant contribution to Konkani theatre and music. Ulhas served Goa in a special way by organizing a cultural troupe to spread awareness among the people about the need to preserve distinct identity of Goa during the Opinion Poll. He along with the young artistes and singers successfully organized the propaganda of Shahir Amar Sheikhs, Kala Pathak, which advocated masses of Goa with Maharashtra. The committee has expressed grief at the death of Buyao and sent condolences to his bereaved family. A meeting held under the chairmanship of GPCC President Ravi Naik at Congress Bhavan, passed a condolence resolution, states a press release. http://www.daijiworld.com/news/news_disp.asp?n_id=32481&n_tit=State+Condoles+Ulhas+Buyao%92s+Demise http://www.goa-world.com/goa/about_goa http://www.daijiworld.com/news/default.asp?city=goa http://www.fullerlife.in/Goenchoulo/goencho_ulo_jan_07.pdf http://www.beth-beth-lehem.org __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: [Goanet] Is it the same Cornel da Costa?
http://www.GOANET.org This month's Goanet operations sponsored by an Anonymous Donor --- "Teotonio R. de Souza" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Fortunately we always have > some redeeming features > and participants. > Teotonio R. de Souza > --- I think of late I am really beginning to feel disheartened by the sharing of private information and confidences on this very public forum. The fact that almost all of this is done by men, does not speak well of the male Goan species. I think it is one of the unwritten rules of internet forums, atleast one that I follow, that information divulged in private mails should never be made public, much less the entire mail reproduced. selma __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: [Goanet] Reality Bite..
http://www.GOANET.org This month's Goanet operations sponsored by an Anonymous Donor On 21/04/07, Dr. U. G. Barad <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Every time Margaret Alva visits Goa she brings in unrest and confusion > within the party. She aired her views on Winnability theory (aspiring second > line of the party get upset); she honored ex-TCP minister with "Martyr" > title (Real Martyr were ashamed to be even near to this newly created > Martyr); she showered "all praises" on Churchill and his entire family when > congress came back to power, 19 months thereafter she called Churchill a > "Joke"; and most recently last week she said "Churchill is the only true > congressman who has congress heart and will never leave the party" (If only > Churchill has congress heart what about other congressmen? What heart do > other congressmen have including Margaret?). > Best regards, > > Dr. U. G. Barad > Margao - Goa RESPONSE: The Congress Party are not fit to GovernI do sincerely hope that all on this list will ask their relations to vote for a new comer or abstain...The Goan People are calling the shots at the moment...I hope they will continue to do so ...scrap Mopa, scrap Regional plan, scrap GMC sell off, might as well sell off the dishonourable Congress Party; what else is left ? DEV BOREM KORUM. Gabe Menezes. London, England
[Goanet] Foreign Land-Grab in Goa: Xenophobic Overreaction?
http://www.GOANET.org This month's Goanet operations sponsored by an Anonymous Donor I think Prajal's posting did sound verbose and xenophobic. May be his verbal violence is not far misplaced. Check Foreign Land-Grab in Goa: Xenophobic Overreaction? TM --- Carvalho <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >>I don't know who Prajal is, perhaps he's a writer of >>some repute in Goa. There are some frightening words >>in the above paragraph. "Crass shopping mall", "the >>outsiders" "watch out" "at your throats". I >>shuddered when I read these. > >Selma, >Prajal is a good man and an excellent budding >historian of Goa. His use of these words is clearly >over-the-top rhetoric. He is hardly the type who >wouldbe at anyone's throat. But as far as the >reference to outsiders is concerned, it is >unfortunate that a large majority of Goans has >succumbed to this xenophobic, or >more correctly, regionalistic, impulse. >Cheers, >Santosh Foreign Land-Grab in Goa: Xenophobic Overreaction? Tony Martin At least some statistics are verifiable facts. Check this: In tiny Goa's Bardez taluka alone, 562 foreigners from 27 countries have bought 21.44 lakh square metres of land in the last three years according to records available with the state registrar's office. Most of the other ten talukas have also seen an unprecedented rise in the number of foreigners buying land with great impunity to the laws of the land. These facts are far above the figures quoted by the Chief Minister Mr Pratapsingh Raoji Rane in the state assembly last July claiming that 482 foreigners from 22 countries have bought 12.61 lakh sq metres land in the state. According to the RBI guidelines, foreigners can acquire immovable property in India -- provided the individual has established a branch office or place of business in India in accordance with the FERA/FEMA regulations. The guidelines state that foreigners can buy property "provided it is necessary for or incidental to carrying on such activity and all applicable laws, rules, regulations or directions are duly complied with". Land deals in this tourist haven have also raised the security concern with allegations that the Russian mafia among others are on an unhindered land grabbing spree. People from Britain, Italy and some other countries have also picked up land and houses in interior areas of Goa like Assagao, coastal Canacona and Poinguinium, using front companies. A recent report of the National Security Council Secretariat (NSCS) had suggested that the real estate projects in Goa could include drug trafficking, gunrunning and prostitution. In a document detailing potential threats to national security, the NSC has said the Russian mafia is using the real estate route to pump in money as the sector comes under automatic approval without much scrutiny. Tourists from Russia, especially those staying in Goa on long visas, are coming under increasing scrutiny after allegations that East European drug cartels are attempting to turn Goa into a base for their activities, said a home ministry official. Former chief minister Mr Manohar Parrikar had said that in his tenure as the CM the revenue from the sale of stamp paper was around Rs. 20 crore per annum, but in the last one year it had shot up to Rs. 85 crore and this year it would end up at around Rs.125 crore. There is talk about the Calangute-Baga-Candolim belt being taken over by benaami Russian owners in the past several months, according to a senior police officer. Former union law minister Mr Ramakant Khalap alleged that foreigners from various countries have picked up agricultural land and houses in interiors areas. In the last two years, real estate prices in this picturesque coastal state have rocketed. Land prices in north Goa, especially Arambol and Morjim, have hit the roof costing anywhere between Rs.6,000 and Rs.9,000 a square metre. Calangute, for instance, has become one of the most expensive real estates in Goa, with prices touching almost Rs.25,000 per square metre near the beach. In state capital Panaji, land could cost upwards of Rs.30,000 a square metre in select areas. Palolem, Agonda and Benaulim in the south are also seeing an unprecedented boom in land prices. It is true that more foreigners are acquiring land than ever before, but the numbers are still very small. It is part of a xenophobic overreaction that has been sparked by alarmist reports in the press and by flag-waving, vote-hungry politicians, says an hotelier from Calangute. Goa chief minister Pratapsingh Rane had recently served an ultimatum on foreigners buying land in Goa that their buying land through illegal means and by violating RBI and foreign ministry rules would put them in trouble. Sub-Registrar
[Goanet] Reality Bite..
http://www.GOANET.org This month's Goanet operations sponsored by an Anonymous Donor Every time Margaret Alva visits Goa she brings in unrest and confusion within the party. She aired her views on Winnability theory (aspiring second line of the party get upset); she honored ex-TCP minister with "Martyr" title (Real Martyr were ashamed to be even near to this newly created Martyr); she showered "all praises" on Churchill and his entire family when congress came back to power, 19 months thereafter she called Churchill a "Joke"; and most recently last week she said "Churchill is the only true congressman who has congress heart and will never leave the party" (If only Churchill has congress heart what about other congressmen? What heart do other congressmen have including Margaret?) This week she aired her terse reactions saying: 1) We are talking with the NCP on seat sharing..I see no problem (She had said the same thing in Maharashtra during their Municipal elections and alliance fizzled out..as a result Shiv Sena came to power.why did she wait till the last moment to finalize alliance with NCP in Goa? Or is she indirectly wishing to see the same debacle as was in 2002 when BJP emerged as single largest party with 17 seats due to split of secular votes); 2) Congress will go to polls on the plank of our achievements (does she mean to project corruption of congress party to be congress party's achievement in Goa? If so this is already being done by Goa Bachav Andolan & Archbishop of Goa in December 2006. Other than this, what concrete achievements did congress achieve in their last 20 months rule? More over 16 projects which were floated by congress are put on hold by high court!); 3) Congress lead government did more than any other government did in a shortest span of 20 months (Is she trying to tell Goans that congress crossed their own boundaries and heights in corruption in Goa?);we will seek a fresh mandate by telling the people that we have provided a government that works (Why is she silent on naming for whom congress government in Goa is working for?); 4) We are going to battle to fight (Who created a battle ground in Goa? Who instigated Goans to be anti congress?) Reacting to prevailing situation one congress stalwart vented out his feelings saying "These days Goa faces double impact both physically and mentally. Heat affects our physique is due to changing climatic conditions. While prevailing political scenario affects susegad Goans mentally. To beat the rising climatic heat Goans take the shelter of springs, kulagars, water pools and so on. While some prefer to beat the heat with chilled beers and hurrak served by our politicians free of cost which in reality heats the heat of the environment as well as that of oneself the next day and to cool the next generated heat cycle of chilled beer / hurrak starts once again. Last weekend congress party loyalist unfolded high political drams:- In Fatorda at Fatorda Congress convention the internal fight among 10 aspirants for congress ticket had to be partially resolved declaring that the Fatorda ticket will be given to CAPABLE leader rolling back the previously declared WINNABILITY theory. (These internal fights will only offer this constituency to present BJP MLA on a platter. This dead lock which was known to Margaret Alva should have been resolved much in advance) In Taligao we witnessed high end drama between Monserrates versus Timblos both congressmen and towards the end of the week we heard a roaring sound announcing "I'll quit congress if my wife is denied party ticket" (If ticket is denied to Jennifer Monserrate, Mr. Monserrate will re-join UGDP helping UGDP to open their account in upcoming assembly election. If Jennifer Monserrate wife is given ticket, UGDP may not open an account but will make way clear for BJP in Santa Cruz due to spit votes of congress vote bank) In Navelim we heard yet another louder voice "Congress will be finished to ashes. They want get more than 5 seats in Goa" (Churchill with support of BJP is likely to raze present congress MLA! While Churchill on its own is sure to create dent in congress vote banks of Margao, Fatorda, Lotolim, Curtorim, Quepem, Sangem & other constituencies of South Goa. This new equation has also shaken stable congress MLA of Margao who had raised his hopes recently after Azgaonkar left BJP and joined Congress) One young dynamic TV reporter informed me that as of date Archbishop of Goa personally attended Mass at Taleigao Church on three occasions. Rumors make round that parish priest of Taleigao Church has defied the directives of the Archbishop Filipe Neri and is continuing to promote the candidature of his patron Monserrate. (Over all
[Goanet] Goa Property Investment Set To Soar
http://www.GOANET.org This month's Goanet operations sponsored by an Anonymous Donor http://www.clickpress.com/releases/Detailed/32645005cp.shtml Goa Property Investment Set To Soar The Indian paradise of Goa is one of the most promising emerging property markets for investors according to overseas property specialist, David Stanley Redfern Ltd. [ClickPress, Fri Apr 20 2007] The Indian paradise of Goa is one of the most promising emerging property markets for investors according to overseas property specialist, David Stanley Redfern Ltd. A sliver of land on India's western coast, Goa has undergone somewhat of a transformation in recent years, shedding its hedonistic beach party tag in order to attract international investment. Although still a beach haven, property developers are flocking to take advantage of a new wave of overseas interest in the former Portuguese colony. "Goa is really coming into its own on the international property market," says David Redfern of David Stanley Redfern Ltd. "Although the market is in its infancy, we're seeing a good range of developments being mapped out which are designed to cater for the international market. "Capital growth in the state is rising year on year and rental returns are amongst the best of any emerging market. The cost of living is very low but the quality of life is high, making it an ideal destination for the buy to rent market." Despite being a tiny land of just 3,702 sq kms, capital growth in Goa reached 25% per annum between 2004-2006. This is set to soar by 15-20% in the next five years. Regular daily flights from London Heathrow and Gatwick to India and a range of property types are responsible for this renewed interest in the sunshine state. Although the traditional beachfront properties are still plentiful, more and more constructors are building European style resorts complete with extensive leisure facilities and top quality fixtures and fittings. The cheap cost of living is also reflected in property prices, with apartments in the Braganza World complex at Siolim starting from as little as £5520. "Goa represents excellent value for money," confirms David Refern. "Where else in the world can you buy a quality property for less than six thousand pounds? The rental returns are set to be very strong, making it a great location for investors wanting to build themselves a property nest egg." For more information on Goa and its investment potential, visit www.davidstanleyredfern.com About David Stanley Redfern Ltd David Stanley Redfern Ltd is an overseas property specialist, working directly with developers in more than forty countries. All properties are exclusive to David Stanley Redfern Ltd, giving an unparalleled selection of resale and new builds. David Stanley Redfern Ltd is AIPP accredited. Please direct all media queries, requests for press information and editorial details, to [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- DEV BOREM KORUM. Gabe Menezes. London, England
[Goanet] Gaumcho Parpotti
http://www.GOANET.org This month's Goanet operations sponsored by an Anonymous Donor Albert writes Gaumcho parpotti is a peon appointed by the communidade. He or her work was to take messages to the gaunkars. Whenever a meeting was to be announced the parpotti would go round with a bell and whenever somebody asked why the bell was rung he or she would inform the person the reason. Sometimes he or she would hand over the notice for the gaunkars to read it. albert _ Tried the new MSN Messenger? Its cool! Download now. http://messenger.msn.com/Download/Default.aspx?mkt=en-in
[Goanet] Goenchea Saiba,Rakh amkan,samball amkan
http://www.GOANET.org This month's Goanet operations sponsored by an Anonymous Donor Goenchea Saiba,Rakh amkam,samball amkam. The one time very beautiful state of Goa lost her natural beauty and natural wealth at a very rapid pace after the liberation. It was said and written by some of the writers that things would not move in a proper way for Goa after liberation but nobody took it seriously and today we witness agitations and all sorts of movements from all the corners of the state to save our beloved Goa.The question is, save Goa from whom? The only natural industry for which Goa was famous are the paddy fields on both sides of the road almost all along Goa and this natural industry is on the verge of death at the present moment. Will we able to save this natural industry from death ?. As the world moves with the time, our elected, democratic government came out with what is called as industrial revolution fooling goans by promising employment which was not a cause and concern those days. They industrial revolution led to the influx of the migrants which is Official, creation of industrial waste which gave birth to what is called as industrial pollution as a result of which the holy land and our holy water got polluted and some villagers of Goa are drinking this polluted water. Industrial revolution was good but it was brought without a thorough study by taking sacs of rupees by our politicians in power. Only God knows our future. Another interesting thing is, the way the security staff of the Five stars hotels securing theirs beach beds acts, it look likes their owners have bought the beaches. Another funny thing is, the locals have to pass through the hotel Cidade de Goa to enjoy the beauty of one of our own beaches and nobody would surprise if soon our government sell our beaches as they have already sold an entrance to one of the beach and we goans call ourselves as liberated. Then comes the conversion and constructional activity.Landconversion activity is in full swing and soon there will remain nothing to convert. We niz goenkars have problems to work with our old houses but the builders and the powerful people don't have any problem to convert and construct and soon they might have an eye on our own house. Our beautiful hills are been razed into flat surfaces. Our next generation won't be able to taste chunam,charam,kandam.Goa is dieing but goans are still alive and it's sad to hear that the Sancoale Panchayat is been taken over by non-goans.This literate state still believes in reservation in the name of Caste and soon the state might have official reservation for migrants although they have taken over from niz goenkars.One of the Save Goa organisation have targeted some of the Candidates for the forthcoming elections but the top mafia from Salcette,represting Navelim constituency is not one among them. Things will move on with the time but I can confidently say, not in a better way. Things will definitely change but not from good to better but from bad to worst. Goenchea saiba, Rakh amkam, samball amkam.Hope he will change things for liberated Goa in a better way. If at least half of the 40 thieves suffer defeat in the forth coming elections, it will be a great miracle for niz goenkars. Joel Morais P.O.Cuncolim, Bencleamvaddo, Salcette,Goa. Pin-403703. Tel- 0832 276409
[Goanet] Meaning of a Konkani words
http://www.GOANET.org This month's Goanet operations sponsored by an Anonymous Donor Hello Cip, I thought about this a bit and was not too sure, so Alfred de Tavares and I ponderously confabulated on the issue. Alfred is of the considered opinion that you in all probability mean "Gauncho Parkoti" (Village Seer), as in parkunc (to divine – luck, for instance), parkota to/tem (divines). Or expressly in Valmiki Parkotta Amchea Aunde Amdarancho Fud'dear! Villages would go to the Parkoti to get a read on their future — as in noxib parchunc (reading ones luck). Venantius Message: 2 Date: Thu, 19 Apr 2007 19:17:04 +0100 (BST) From: C Fernandes <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [Goanet] Meaning of a Konkani words To: Goa Net <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 Can any Goanetter explain - what is "Gauncho Parpoti" means? Cip Fernandes
Re: [Goanet] Capability, support criteria for ticket
http://www.GOANET.org This month's Goanet operations sponsored by an Anonymous Donor Hi Gabe, I think what you have written on this thread makes ample sense. Though, I am not familiar with the individual politicians in Goa to accuse them of nefarious activities. I think the solution for better governance is for all to be ACTIVELY involved in the process - volunteer to work within a party and serve on committees to look at issues and find solutions. Not long ago, a reputable Goan (similar to what Bonefacio Lopes suggest) was invited to join "the political process". She turned the invitation down and was cheered by some prominent Christaum Goenkars. So it appears that we often "want to have our cake and eat it too." When a candidate wins an election in a democracy, does not that signify majority of the voters accept his / her priorities or the reverse? To accuse politicians of "vote bank" is outdated. The modern term for this practice is "Party Base". This is the basis of political parties and democracy all over the world. Goans, specially Catholics, need to understand that politics and governance are active and on-going processes. It is not merely a one-in-five-year duty to turn up at the polls. In Goa this duty sadly is even more frequent. In-between elections, we also need to remind ourselves of President John F. Kennedy's words: "Ask not what your country can do for you. Ask what you can do for your country." Regards, GL
Re: [Goanet] Has Goa really become so xenophobic? [subject line to reflect the original thread]
http://www.GOANET.org This month's Goanet operations sponsored by an Anonymous Donor On Thu, 2007-04-19 at 23:54 -0700, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > From: "Ana Maria de Souza-Goswami" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > So, there are 'outsiders' and 'outsiders' Not to forget, there are also insiders and insiders, similarly divided into 'good' and 'bad'. Actually, I would like to take Selma's point a little further. > Having been an "outsider" in many a country, I'm glad > I didn't wake up one morning to find words like "the > Goans, you watch out, we will be at your throats" in > their newspapers. Infact, substitute any word for > "outsiders", such as "Christians" or "Muslims", and > you'll realise how repugnant Prajal's words are. > My intention is not to criticise Prajal, but to make a general point. In Goa, I have found over the years that such talk of 'outsiders' is an acceptable part even of progressive, liberal discourse. I cannot imagine such viewpoints being given any credence in progressive discourse elsewhere in India, or outside India for that matter. Such polemic is best left to the right wing. Maybe it is because Goa is a small place? A fear of being swamped by alien invasions? Whatever, but it is a peculiarity I have grown used to. Over the years, every once in a while I have to hear a tirade against 'outsiders' from somebody I consider liberal and progressive (the right wing of course revels in such talk). Occasionally, I get called a ghanti in a derogatory fashion (which does not bother me much, mea culpa). If you are not of ethnic Goan origin, be prepared to hear this kind of stuff even from friends once in a while. It is more rhetoric than active ill will. It was rather amusing, though, when I was called a 'ghanti outsider' by a 40-year-old, who has spent the last 30 years of his life in Canada, with maybe 3 months spent in Goa on occasional visits here. But he is of 'ethnic Goan origin' (going back how many generations I did not enquire) and that apparently qualifies him to make such remarks! > Garv se kaho hum ghanti hain :-) -- Question everything -- Karl Marx
[Goanet] Make way for da Goan
http://www.GOANET.org This month's Goanet operations sponsored by an Anonymous Donor Make way for da Goan Markets, exhibitions, festivals - and daylight robberies By Cecil Pinto The last weekend was an eclectic mix of fine art, theatre, music, drink and dance. Before going further let me state, at the very beginning, that I was never a great fan of Apache Indian and had No Reservations in saying so. That has since changed. Let me explain. Hardly had my sociologist friend Rahul, and I, arrived at Ingo's Saturday Market, it started raining which resulted in the music being shut off. After about twenty minutes, when the rain finally stopped, the organizers refused to risk putting on their sophisticated (hence delicate) sound equipment again. It was the last market of the season and the crowd wanted music. A rudimentary sound system was finally put into place. With just this Apache Indian and his band took the stage - and rocked the crowd. What a performer. What a man! I've seen our petty home-grown pop stars curse organizers and technical people from the stage and complain about everything – from the size of the stage, to the height of the video screen. And here is an international musical legend driving the crowd crazy with basic, basic equipment - and loads of charisma. He welcomed people to join him on stage and sing along - and they did. For those of you not in the know Apache Indian is the stage name of Stephen Kapur (of Indian descent but raised in Birmingham) who was born on May 11th 1967, exactly 11 days after me. He introduced the hybrid sound of 'bhangraggamuffin' (a fusion of dancehall reggae and bhangra) in 1993. Chok There, Arranged Marriage, Make Way For The Indian, Ragamuffin Girl and Boom-Shak-A-Lak are some of his hit recordings. There I go again showing off my encyclopedic knowledge of all Google-able things. Apache Indian's superlative performance was followed by one last small session from the eminently dependable Carlos and his jazz band. The Saturday Market will re-open many months from now. I am not a regular there but I tell everyone that you have to go there at least once every season. The ambience cannot be described – it has to be experienced. And let me assure you I don't know Ingo personally and so have nothing to gain from this recommendation. Before going to the market we were at the Aparant Art Exhibition at Campal and watched a lovely performance by The Mustard Seed Company of "Frescoes in the Womb", written and directed by Isabel Vas. Halfway through the electricity failed. I rushed to one exhibition room where hung a small 1960 still life painting by F. N. Souza. I had noticed the slack security and figured I could rob it and sell it for about 40 lakhs and spend the rest of my life relaxing and surfing the Net. No such luck. The room had already been secured within seconds of the electricity failing, and a guard stood in front of the closed door. But there's still a few days left. If I place myself inside with a dummy replica painting, and have an accomplice trip the fuse while creating a diversion… When I mentioned my failed robbery attempt to a group of artists they were initially skeptical. They don't know I have seen Dhoom-2, Mission Impossible, Entrapment, Great Train Robbery, Shalimar, Ocean's Twelve, Jewel Thief and every high-tech robbery movie ever made. Anyway I related to these artists the interesting tale of my painter friend Irena Vezin. Her painting, at a group exhibition in Hamburg last year, was stolen. She got her insurance money, as well as a lot of free publicity. Also the fact that the thief chose her huge (and hence difficult to cart away) painting over many far more famous artists on display was also a good ego boost. I will not mention names, but at least seven of the artists displaying at Aparant have since privately requested me to steal their paintings. But jokes and robberies aside, hats off to Vivek Menezes, Sanjit Rodrigues, Malcolm D'Souza, Ranjit Hoskote and whoever else was involved in organising Aparanta. A giant move to give Goan art and artists the respect and spotlight they deserve. Also giving us, janta, an opportunity to appreciate the works of past and present masters. The usual, and expected, controversy about the selection of artists has already started. But as the great late master painter Agnelo Fonseca would have pointed out, Goan art has always been controversial. Hoskote's bold and highfalutin text all over the place was obtrusive but educational – and I suppose necessary for ignoramuses like me who can't always understand what the artist is trying to convey. I found the word 'palimpsest' in three different places but didn't immediately make obvious my lack of education.
