[Goanet] Daily Grook #785
DAILY GROOK #785 == STEEL MEAL == by Francis Rodrigues clip swallowing is a metal riot, if ur following a staple diet! *GREAT ALL-OCCASION GIFT* http://www.KonkaniSongBook.com sheet-music,tab,lyrics,chords of great Konkani pop hits GOA: PEDRO FERNANDES: Tel.2226642 FURTADOS: Tel.2223278 http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=119017685910
[Goanet] August, 16th – monday muse (16Aug ’10)
MONDAY MUSE (16 August 2010) AUGUST, 16th! In India, the Independence Day is celebrated on 15 August by wearing patriotism on our sleeves. Our clothes, our facebook status, our group SMS and everything possible, proudly declares our pride in being an Indian. Almost all such publicly stated sentiments of patriotic pride are genuine and sincere. However, it is pertinent to notice the same sentiment in the same people on the subsequent day – 16 August! Some years back, on the day after Independence Day, ace lensman Rajtilak Naik captured a plastic tricolour flag lying amidst similarly discarded garbage irresponsibly thrown along the sides of a road. Surely, on Independence Day that same flag must have been held firmly by a patriotically charged person. The best of words and the grandest of posturing mean nothing. Plastic patriotism is nothing but a superficial mask that is worn on convenient occasions. In fact, posturing through only superficial symbols pushes us away from the earnestness of our real sentiments. Real patriotism is not about feeling proud, rather it is about doing our country proud through responsible and responsive deeds. What we do or say on Independence Day is an occasional emotion. What we do or say on 16 August, and the other days, is of greater importance. If we want to be better at real patriotism, let’s be better at saying and doing whatever it takes for everyone to equally reap the benefits of real freedom, dignity and opportunity! Plastic patriotism is nothing, but just an occasional emotion… Let’s BE BETTER at backing intention with consistent action! - Pravin
[Goanet] The Slap
Let us start in the 16th century, when missionaries accompanied Portuguese sailors on their voyages to the South and South East Asia. Whereas sailors were on lookout for spices , the missionaries concentrated on souls for Christ. It so happened that wherever they went and were successful in converting some people to Christianity, they invariable renamed them by bestowing I names or rather Iberian surnames. Thus we have Fonsekas, Silvas , Mendes etc. in Shri Lanka whose forefathers may have been ''brief''Christians before reverting to Buddhism. One thing this kind of people all over S. and SE Asia did was , that they clungto their new surnames as a means to distinguish or identify themselves from all others. I have come across Cruz and Correas in Kerala who are today Hindus. East Indians from Bombay and surrounding areas and Mangaloreans have Iberian surnames but is does not necessarily mean that they are of Goan origin. Must we always associate other people with Iberian surnames with Goa ? There could be in future a great political leader in China called Zhao Xinbiao Colaco, probable a descendent of a Chinese converted to Christianity by St. Francis Xavier.
[Goanet] Some Pictorial Konkani proverbs/riddles - corrected
Freaking chotli's. Fest korta ganv ani Prijzdenti-chem nanv (This is how I heard this). : ) Here is another that dovetails with yours JoeGoaUK. Borl'li podkoii (maguir) uddta choddkoii. Mhunjem---Baand (pott) borlem tor maguir nunulo ubho zata. Mhunta attan maca kheloi. Remember: Dhaktulo nunulo--to bazaran ghelolo To piipit magtaalo--to khauu magtaalo To dakutulo nunulo To (montryachem nanv) murre amcho venantius j pinto Date: Sun, 15 Aug 2010 21:50:20 + (GMT) From: JoeGoaUk joego...@yahoo.co.uk Subject: [Goanet] Some Pictorial Konkani proverbs/riddles - corrected (del) Fest Korta ganv ani Pirjenti nanv (It does imply that way, at least there was no need? for ?that big inscription) http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukextra2/4892969331/sizes/l/ It's public money and credit to Ministers?
[Goanet] Visru nako mala_Do not forget me
Sharing some of my images on FB (not a swear word). http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=101494id=605552369l=991c9e95aa http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=202293id=605552369l=ebe547f070 http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=123027id=605552369l=a0fadf4dc5 http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=90333id=605552369l=a4af2b4ef2 http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=202049id=605552369l=af80f3d373 http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=99804id=605552369l=1893b57e03 ++ venantius j pinto
[Goanet] Caste and Creed
Dear Nascy, I have gone through all your posts on Goanet.Your posts, responses and your continuing ad hominem attacks on Hinduism and your attempt to defame all Hindus and tar all of them with the same brush is evident and sadly reprehensible and betrays a very prejudiced,hateful and closed mindset.It is apparent that you do not want to engage in a debate based on rationale but continue your onesided demagoguery. Hinduism is one of the oldest and most humane religions-like other religions,it has it's faultlines,caste being one of them and like other religions,it has it's extremist loonies who discredit the religion.The vast majority of Hindus are peaceloving,compassionate and very considerate to all.That will never change- inspite of your statements to the contrary.India's polity testifies to that. I have repeatedly said that Caste has no place in our lives-I do not claim any caste and it is irrelevant to me-Caste is an accident of birth and is abominable.Our family consider ourselves Global Citizens with an open mind and Caste,Creed and Religion is of no consequence to us-good and decent human beings who respect one another are. All religions have faultlines and none are flawless,as you may suggest.One Goanetter proudly claimed recently that the Goa Archdiocese created a single Bamonn homogeneous strain unlike Hinduism where there were many shades of Bamonns!!.Isn't that great? Cornel, you may not agree with me, but I think we should pay tribute to the colonial Catholic Church of Goa for making Catholic bamons of Goa a rather homogeneous group. Unlike Goan Hindu brahmins who claim themselves to be Gaud Saraswats, Prabhus, Daivadnyas, Karhades, Deshasthas, Chitpavans, etc. Goan catholic bamons are simply bamons, period; though a few may claim themselves to be of Gaud Saraswat denomination.(vide Gazetteer of India - Goa, Daman Diu ) When *I say* colonial Catholic Church, it does not necessarily mean the Portuguese Patriarch, but his no: 2 in the Goa diocese namely '' A sua santidade bramanica ''the Vicar General, who was inevitably a Goan bamon. -Antonio Menezes India is today run by a duo-Italian Catholic and Sikh-it speaks volumes of the innate humanity of it's people,the majority of whom are Hindus.When Rahul Gandhi was recently asked about his identity-he said-my mother is Italian Catholic and my Grandfather was Parsi-but,I am a proud Indian.Jai Hind to that. I hope you do some soul searching and one day you see the light and renounce your hatred for Hindus,which seems to have consumed you.It does you no credit except scoring some brownie points on Goanet.There is no confusion or obfuscation at all -it is now pretty clear where you are coming from. No hard feelings at all from my side, Nascy Baab-everyone is entitled to his or her views and prejudices!!The Jesuits taught me in my childhood and in college, a long time ago, to meet bigotry and hatred with love and compassion-and so in that spirit, I send you my very best. Lets move on. Dev Boren Korum Best Regards Vasant Baliga
[Goanet] As India Celebrates-Six Deadly Sins That Plague India+ the seventh sin
The seventh sin was the invasion of Goa by bharat. For decades Goa has faced moribund governance by the new rulers of neo colonial Goa. BC Actually,Nehru in 1961 was atoning for his sin of not integrating Goa into India sooner in 1947/48 like the police action in Hyderabad from the Nizam!He was atoning for trying to reason with the Tinpot,Crackpot Dictator and Megalomaniac,Salazar(hero to some) into having a negotiated settlement. On a recent visit to Portugal,we were surprised that Salazar was forgotten and no one wanted to talk about him anymore.Even the Pont de Salazar was renamed to Pont 25 de Abril! Finally Portugal got freedom and democracy only in 1974 and was rid of it's dictatorship! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carnation_Revolution http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/António_de_Oliveira_Salazar VASANT BALIGA
[Goanet] Indian visa, PIO and OCI
I went to the Indian Consulate General in Chicago last week, and felt that I was back in India. The service was terrible. Stand in one line(for half an hour) at the receptionist for a number, then wait till yournumber is called at the service counter. 2 hours later, my number was called. After following all the instructions given on the Embassy website to the T for my PIO application, I was dismissed by the official at the single counter saying that I was not eligible for a PIO card. And there is no recourse or appeal. The Babu at the counter apparently has the last word. I saw others shouting at the lone official(referring to the detailed instructions on the Consulate's web page) to no avail. Makes me feel that I am right back in India where the concept of service is apparently non existent, and the Civil servants who man the counters are far from civil, and definitely do not consider themselves public servants but rather public bosses. Want a Visa ? The Consulate now refers you to a private contractor. So getting a PIO card or OCI card or a Visa are not so easy. With all the fees that they charge, why can the Consulate not have more than one counter to serve the more than hundred people waiting to be served ?
Re: [Goanet] RIBANDAR - PANAJI ROAD A DEATH TRAP
Aires, won't a few speed bumps do the trick? Inexpensive solution which can be done by the locals (Lions, Rotary Clubs)? George --- On Sun, 8/15/10, Aires Rodrigues airesrodrigu...@gmail.com wrote: The reckless speeding and overtaking by buses on this road especially on the Ribandar – Panaji causeway is a matter of great concern. While buses race, precious lives are being lost. Overtaking is officially prohibited on this stretch of the road, yet the transport and traffic authorities continue to turn a blind eye.
Re: [Goanet] Can José Pereira be anti-Hindu?
From: Goanet News news.goa...@gmail.com VIDEO: José Pereira vs. Sanatan Saunstha http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0uHkFqo2VGc http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ncM67jAlcg CONTROVERSY: THE JOSE PEREIRA PAINTINGS Below is a statement from Dr Delio Mendonca of the Alto Porvorim- based Xavier Centre of Historical Research following the controversy over an exhibition of paintings there. The XCHR regrets to announce the temporary withdrawal of three paintings from its latest art exhibition, 'Epiphanies of the Hindu Gods' by the eminent Sanskrit scholar and wide-ranging intellectual giant, Dr. Jose Pereira. ...from the Hindu Janjagruti Samiti and its members, ...have filed a police complaint against Dr. Pereira's paintings, and indulged in a non-stop campaign of telephone threats and warnings to the point of disrupting normal communications for the XCHR. The anonymous telephone calls have included many threats of violence, including a threat of decapitation of the 80-yr-old artist, who incidentally suffers from Parkinson's disease. Dr. Pereira's 'Epiphanies of the Hindu Gods' are based entirely on original Sanskrit scriptures, and their imagery is derived entirely from the most characteristic iconography of ancient India. He has compiled a small encyclopedia of references to classical Indian sculpture and painting that back up every aspect of every painting in this exhibition, which have been rendered in the same artistic spirit in which Dr. Pereira paints nude images of Christ (also on display in the same gallery). Contrary to the claim that these images are against Indian culture, they actually embody the highest cultural ideals of our great civilization. ...it strongly condemns the threats and disrespect shown to this great Goan scholar. ...a systemic failure in its capacity to honour, appreciate and stand by its greatest artists and intellectuals. SANATAN website coverage on the issue: http://www.hindujagruti.org/news/9860.html * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ***I have been admiring Dr.Prof.José Pereira from my childhood, when I saw him in a library working from morning to the evening. We children were running to see him going on a cycle, simple, modest, humble, saying: Vaghak pollevunk ayleat-xe distat Yes, he is really a genius: artist, painter, indologist, theologian, sholar, polyglot, literate, man of culture, expert in sanskrit and hindu scriptures. He can repeat the verses in sanskrit. He can repeat the Latin texts of Francisco Suarez (1548-1617). How can he be anti-Hindu, when he wrote about Hindu Theology? He knows the poet Jayadeva and his poem Gita Govinda thoroughly well. There is a scene of bathing and stealing of clothes of girls. It is a beautiful scene: drama of love. It is poem, therefore it has its poetic license. We have something similar in the biblical book of Song of Songs. It is love, symbolizing God's love for his people. The lady who was the spokeswoman of Hindu Janjagruti Samiti was polite and sincere, when she said: I am not learned...but I have read the scriptures. How much does she know about Hindu Scriptures? Does she know better than Professor José Pereira? Our Catholic indologists who have dedicated their lives to the study of Hindu Scriptures and Hindu gods and goddesses, will certainly know much better. In the poems of Vijayadeva there are several episodes. I am writing now because I was shocked to read about the turmoil caused by Hindu fundamentalists. I do not think that my Friend José Pereira will be able to recover from such a shock of deserving decapitation after a life of devoted study of Hindu Scriptures. Let better sense prevail. Regards. Fr.Ivo
Re: [Goanet] CM: Nehru would have given special status
Santosh, Mind what you write. You will be setting a dangerous precedent. :-) - Original Message - From: Santosh Helekar chimbel...@yahoo.com To: estb. 1994!Goa's premiere mailing list goanet@lists.goanet.org Sent: Sunday, August 15, 2010 11:40 PM Subject: Re: [Goanet] CM: Nehru would have given special status Does GoaSuraj Party believe that Goan Indians should not celebrate Indian Independence day? Is this part of its platform? Cheers, Santosh
Re: [Goanet] FW: Disht
Eddie Fernandes wrote: Subject: Disht My name is and I am born in the UK to Goan Indian parents living in Would you be able to put me in touch with someone from the Goan community living in the UK (preferably London) who is able to perform the Goan ritual of Disht in order to remove evil eye from my family. Thank you for your assistance Please get in touch with me if you know anyone who may be able to help. Thanks Eddie --- Eddie, I can help. Send this person my email address and I will get rid of his/her fear of superstition. Warning: This is not a free service. Mervyn1217Lobo PS. For the longest time, my current wife believed that I was the unluckiest traveller ever. While she was courting me, she noticed that every-time we met in the US before flying to some vacation resort, I would tell her detailed stories of how my bag, and my bag only, got set aside at the luggage collection carousal. When I went to retrieve it, custom agents would take me aside, make me open the bag and they would inspect every inch of the bag, looking for drugs. After we got married, she noticed that I would always put some dog biscuits in the side pockets of my luggage. Hey, I have a four to six hour stopover in a boring airport and I have to keep myself occupied...
[Goanet] GOA SUDHAROP: Youth Picnic, Sept 5, Sunday, 11am onwards
Hi everyone Please support our Goan youth by attending the Goa Sudharop Youth Picnic on Sept 5. Please RSVP to Shilla Almeida (shilla.alme...@gmail.com) with the number in your group. On behalf of the Goa Sudharop Youth group, Shilla Almeida and Aditya Ambe cordially invite you to the Goa Sudharop Picnic in the Park on Sept 5. All invited (Goan and non-Goan family/friends). This event is being organized by the Goa Sudharop Youth group for ALL ages. A family friendly event in connection with Goa Sudharop's 2010 theme Year of the Goan Volunteer Spirit. Please come and support our Youth. See flyer http://goasudharop.org/GSPicnicFlyer.pdf Time: Sunday, Sept 5, 2010, from 11:00 am onwards Location: Pleasant Hill Recreation Park, 147 Gregory Lane, Pleasant Hill, Northern California. Cost: $0. Fun: Yes, lots of games/activities for all ages!! What to bring: Please bring your picnic food, drinks/beverages/water, cutlery/cups/napkins, picnic mats/chairs. Goa Sudharop will provide tea, cookies, and fruits. Additional (OPTIONAL) to donate to Goa: 1. Optional - please bring any new or used books for ages 13 and under which you want to donate to Goa. We will send to Goa. Organized by Samantha Mascarenhas. Please email Samantha and let her know if you are donating any new or used books at smasky...@hotmail.com 2. Optional - please bring any small new or used toys (non-battery operated and in working condition) for ages 13 and under to donate to Goa. Please do not bring large toys or stuffed animals. We will send to Goa. Please email Samantha and let her know if you are donating any new or used toys at smasky...@hotmail.com. The Educational Toy and Book drive is being organized by Samantha Mascarenhas. 3. Kiran Shastri will provide an update on the FLIP FLOP project. For more information email kshastr...@gmail.com Please note all donations made above will be sent to Goa and distributed by volunteers. Recipients in Goa will be determined by Goa Sudharop and publicly announced. For Seniors: Seniors who attend will be treated to baked goods (TREAT ME SWEET) organized by Anjali Shastri. Seniors are requested to share some story about their past. 5 minutes each. We want to preserve your experiences through oral history and pass it on to youth. Any topic is fine. Please email Anjali and let her know if you can bring some baked goods for the seniors at shastri...@yahoo.com Please pass this message on to your family and friends. Please email Shilla Almeida (shilla.alme...@gmail.com) or Aditya Ambe (dinkera...@gmail.com) if you have any questions. See flyer at http://goasudharop.org/GSPicnicFlyer.pdf We look forward to seeing you on Sept 5. Thank you for supporting our Youth. Goa Sudharop www.goasudharop.org
[Goanet] Goan saint: Your help is urgently needed
Please sign the petition below to the Pope and help get a Goan canonized (saint). Please forward to your family and friends. The 300th anniversary of the death of Blessed Joseph Vaz (born Goa, India) is fast approaching on January 16, 2011. Our Joseph Naik Vaz Institute has worked to publicize his life and Cause since 1980, when we incorporated in California as a 501(c)(3) in the State of California. We ask for your support of our new Petition to the Pope, His Holiness Benedict XVI, asking that Blessed Joseph Vaz be canonized for the 300th anniversary of his death. In the year 2000, we organized a Petition to Pope John Paul II to have Blessed Joseph Vaz canonized as a Martyr without the final miracle during the Grand Jubilee of Christianity like hundreds of other Martyrs from Spain and China. Blessed Joseph Vaz merits the designation of Martyr for having lived and died under persecution.Cardinal Simon Pimenta of Mumbai personally took our Petition to the Pope. Archbishop Henry D'Souza flew to Rome and met with the Prefect of the Sacred Congregation for the Causes of the Saints to support this Petition. Canonizations are in part a result of an outpouring of support from ordinary people. The Pope can grant the exception to the miracle for the case of a Martyr if enough people show that we care. Your signature to this Petition will help to send the people's support to the Pope for Blessed Vaz' long delayed and just canonization. Together we can make this canonization happen. Please sign the online petition which will be sent to Pope Benedict XVI: Make Blessed Joseph Vaz a Saint hosted on the web by PetitionOnline.com, the free online petition service, at: http://www.PetitionOnline.com/JosephV/ 300 years is a long wait for a Catholic Saint and Blessed Vaz could be on the verge of being canonized with your support. Please sign the petition and forward to your family and friends to sign. All welcome to sign (i.e. you do not have to be Catholic). http://www.PetitionOnline.com/JosephV/ Regards, Filomena Saraswati Giese and George Pinto Joseph Naik Vaz Institute www.josephnaikvaz.org
[Goanet] CM: Nehru would have given special status
The Editor, O Heraldo, Panjim - Goa Sir, This is in reference to Headline H. dtd 15-08-10. Our CM have expressed that If we had to ask for a special status, Pandit Nehru would have given special status for the State of Goa. Unfortunately,we by reading his statement i felt like laughing and laughing. Our CM is a seasonal politician and he did not know that the then CM who also loved Goa very much according to some Goan settlers, was very much busy merging Goa or better we say offering Goa to Maharashtra? Any Goan will remember this very well and look at Digambar how he is fooling the People of Goa saying ... Unfortunately, we did not think on those lines and that's why we are facing lots of problem..At that time probably if Goans have had to put up certain demands then, the prime minister would have agreed to it. But we failed to put it up before him To whom he is fooling?, these very Politicians, not only of MGP who are presently enjoying the saved Goa Status, but even the very Congress who ruled Goa after the Traitor Bandodkar, despite his loss in the bargain through Opinion Poll still garlanding this Traitor like god. I wish the CM have never opened his mouth in this regard. After the Opinion Poll Goans fully supported Congress to rule over Goa and what did Congress give to Goa and Goans? Goans had to shed blood and sacrifice innocent lives to gain the Statehood and Konkani as its Offical language. His Congress Government then and after did nothing good for Goans. Look at the present state of Goa, Mr. CM if you have eyes and ears to hear try to understand the Cry of Goans now! What to they want, how do goans want their Goa to be? It is right in front of your eyes and right in your hand, simply do not invoke Nehru and blame somebody else of those times. See what good you can do right now so that Goan will remember you having saved Goa from going into disaster or you will be remembered like the Traitor Bandodkar not of MGP but of Congress. Dear CM if there is any good sense left in your brains think over this: If there is anything good I can ever do let me do it now as I know not that I shall ever get such an opportunity again. And who knows what might be tomorrow for us!! Cheers. Elvino Rodrigues Navelim
Re: [Goanet] A request to all active contributors to Goanet
Santosh Helekar wrote: I am preparing to conclude an interesting sociological research study on Goanet and similar Goan mailing lists. I will tell you all the details about it as soon as it is completed. But in order to begin the next critical phase of the study I need to ask all the active Goanet contributors for a favor. Could you please do the following for me from now on, i.e. as soon as you read this post on Goanet? Whenever you forward or post something to Goanet, could you kindly cc it to me at the following email address? chimbel...@yahoo.com Please do so each time even if you post the same thing multiple times. I would really appreciate your indulgence in this project of mine, which would hopefully give us a deeper insight into the Goan internet community. Santosh, I wish someone had come up with this idea earlier. I have always felt that my best replies to Goanet were the ones that never made it to the forum as they were rejected by the Goanet administrators. As a bonus, I will introduce you to the Tanzanite Goan forum. It is completely unmoderated and, if ever, you may get just one nasty post in a year. That nasty post, 100% guaranteed, will be from a person who has never lived in Tanzania. As for the sociological aspect of Goanet, people have been mining and will be mining in the future all the posts that did make it through. Research, if not already completed, will be obtained from what is on the public domain. Mankind will use every little bit of info on its relentless study into the knowledge of human social activity. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sociology Mervyn1219Lobo
Re: [Goanet] A request to all active contributors to Goanet
Good one Jeevan!! Its crab mentality at work here... I say go ahead Santosh, even President Pandurang will be proud of you:-) hAVE a nICE dAY Seb ** From: Jeevan R jeevan...@gmail.com Why is it 'SAD' to extend ones skills from one discipline to another? On Sun, Aug 15, 2010 at 6:28 AM, Jim Fernandes amigo...@att.net wrote: Well said Bosco. This guy is now expanding his skills from neurotix to socialogical research. How sad !!! Jim F New York. --- On Sun, 8/15/10, Bosco D bos...@canada.com wrote:
[Goanet] gallerygitanj...@gmail.com ... Temenos(Film Study Circle)
Thank you for inserting our events last week ,the following is the insert for this week . *Temenos : The Film Study Circle @Gallery Gitanjali will be screening 2 Masterpieces * ** *Following (Director of Inception, Christopher Nolan's debut film*,English ,69mins ) *Dekalog* (Dir.:Krzysztof Kieslowski, Polish, 58 mins) on *Thursday August 19th 2010, 5:30 pm*. For details call/email at 9823572035/gallerygitanj...@gmail.com Details Below (also are attached are images of the film posters ) : Following (1998, UK, English, 69 min) Director: Christopher Nolan This is Christopher Nolan's (director of Inception) directorial debut with a feature-length film which has to it's credit 4 wins 4 nominations at international festivals. A crime thriller about a young writer who follows strangers for material and meets a thief who takes him under his wing. Dekalog (1989, Poland, Polish, 58 min) Director: Krzysztof Kieslowski The Decalogue is without doubt a monument of movie history. In this series of ten films (of which we are screening one) loosely based on the ten commandments. Kieslowski presents a cinematic view of morality that is about as sophisticated as it gets. Director Stanley Kubrick described 'Dekalog' as the only masterpiece he could name in his lifetime. -- Thanks Regards Miriam Koshy Gallery Gitanjali E-212,31st January Road, Fontainhas,Panjim, Goa-403001 India www.gallerygitanjali.com 00919823572035 FOOTNOTE: Please do not crosspost to the other addresses when posting to Goanet.
[Goanet] ALEXYZ Daily Cartoon (16Aug10)
Mr. Minister teacher was crying...when India be Free from Poverty Corruption??? To enjoy the visual cartoon please visit: www.alexyztoons.com Site sponsored by www.goasudharop.org
[Goanet] God and You
Albert writes:- If only we had understood the meaning of God and His commandments, His power, His love we would not have our life like we do today. In today's life we find external drama but internally there is a vaccum because God does not live within us. Hatred has replaced love. The first commandment which orders us to serve only the true God has been replaced with false gods. Do we have peace within us ? No never without Christ. Just look at one another when you enter the church. Gloom has descended on us. We are totally strangers to one another. Even at the time of offering what is called peace we gracefully behave as enemies or totally strangers. We like to point a finger at others. Many times the ministers and MLAS are our target. We feel hurt because catholics are shown as drunkards. We cry heaven to earth when we see a cross broken but if one had to see that same cross before someone broke it one would see the cross looking shabby without any colour. No one has even time to honour that cross .Why do you cry from roof tops and from mountain cliffs because it is broken ? we see crosses solemnly erected along the road side which are gone black after the rains. No one honours those crosses nor light a candle. why make a big show ? Heart of heart we have no reverence to God. We pray to Mary mother of Jesus not out of love for her but what will neighbours feel I have joined the believers if I do not attend the novenas. For us novena of our lady is just another ritual. Pray the rosary with the lips keeping the heart else where. At home one finds people making a big show with the rosary. some will use it like a necklace while others will throw it all around the house. We do not know the value of the Bible. Many of us do not posses a bible and many of them have never opened a bible. Are you a christian then !I doubt. Christianity was never founded. It came down from heaven through christ. Roman Catholics cannot call themselves as Christians. Their mode of prayer, their mode of living, their mode of self is not that of Christ. Christ just preached one thing. Love God with your whole heart and above all things and love your neighbour as Jesus has loved us. Mary did the same. She did God's plan and she had concern for others. Those who shout Ave Maria from the roof tops are liars if they do not have concern for others. Take a blank page and write if your history and find out if you are follower of Christ or even follower of Mary.
[Goanet] RSS alleges 'Islamisation' of Kashmir - India
Ruby Goes was kind enough to bring to our notice the following article: http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_rss-alleges-islamisation-of-kashmir_142 3465 From his comment, it seems that he is in strong disagreement with the content of the article. Perhaps he would like to comment on the enclosed article. Best regards, U. G. Barad PFI trying to make Kerala a 'Muslim country', says VS Author: Manoj C G Publication: The Indian Express Date: July 25, 2010 URL: http://www.indianexpress.com/news/pfi-trying-to-make-kerala-a-muslim-country -says-vs/651344/0 Adopting a belligerent stand against Muslim extremism, Kerala Chief Minister V S Achuthanandan on Saturday said the radical Popular Front of India (PFI), which hit the headlines recently after its activists were accused of chopping off the hand of a college lecturer, was aiming to convert Kerala into a Muslim country in the next 20 years. Using unusually harsh language, the Chief Minister said the PFI was pumping money to lure youth into Islam and persuade them to marry Muslim women. Their strategy is to make Muslims a majority community in Kerala... In 20 years, they want to make Kerala a Muslim majority state, he said. The lecturer's hand was chopped off after he had prepared a question paper that allegedly insulted the Prophet. The CM's comments came a day after CPM general secretary Prakash Karat spoke about the threat of Muslim terrorism in the context of the PFI activities. The CPM had named the PFI while talking about increase in terrorist activities in the country and pointed out that there was an interconnection between communalism and the spawning of such terrorist activities. The incident had become a political hot potato in Kerala. Recently, the Congress echoing the PFI line had alleged that the Left Front government was targeting the Muslim community. With elections to local bodies scheduled for September and Assembly elections less than a year away, the Congress was clearly eyeing the sizeable Muslim vote base. Achuthanandan said terrorists were creating major problems in the state. The outfit, in its earlier avatar as NDF, had given training, money and weapons to youngsters to eliminate opponents. Now they were trying to create a clean image by organising freedom parades on the Independence Day. Several district administrations had already banned the parade, he added. With the Left Front government going hard at the PFI, there is a feeling that the Left was playing the Hindu card, hoping that there would be a strong Hindu backlash against the spurt in Islamic extremist activities in the state. Recently, the government intensified a crackdown by conducting state-wide raids at PFI bases across the state, arresting one of its senior leaders, suspected to be among the main conspirators behind the attack on college lecturer T J Joseph.
[Goanet] Nehru would have given special status
Why should Goans celebrate Independence day of bharat when Goa was not a part of Britain? Shouldn't we decry the 19th of December - the day when Goa was murdered! BC Does GoaSuraj Party believe that Goan Indians should not celebrate Indian Independence day? Is this part of its platform? Cheers, Santosh
Re: [Goanet] Goanet] Why Goan News Channels like HCN and GOA 365, are not included in packages of DishTv , TATA SKY, Reliance TV etc.etc.
O that was my dream a very very long time i have written so many time on Goanet gulf goans, who care us, Soina gandhi only need Congress in Power, we are Goa State for so many Years a state dont have goa DD news in worldwide for Goans, thanks to demerg123 who updates always thanks to God also to Bab Joegoauk each and every happens in goa he too Update on goanet May God bless him with shower of Holy Blessing Good health to alive with Goans, hope request Parrikar to lift this point in Goa Legislative Assembly and delhi Please yours fellow Konkani lover stephen fernandes - Original Message From: JoeGoaUk joego...@yahoo.co.uk To: goa...@goanet.org Sent: Mon, August 9, 2010 9:48:56 AM Subject: [Goanet] Goanet] Why Goan News Channels like HCN and GOA 365, are not included in packages of DishTv , TATA SKY, Reliance TV etc.etc. [Goanet] Why Goan News Channels like HCN and GOA 365 are not included in packages of DishTv , TATA SKY, Reliance TV etc.etc. Hi. I guess it is an expensive affair to air such channels on Satellite or dish TV. Currently only available on Cable TV. And I tell you, once it starts airing on satellite/dish TV, Cable operator may have to close down their business in Goa. But this is not likely to happen so soon (or may never happen) We did not go in for Dish TV for the same reason. We don’t have cable TV either. Quote http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2010-August/197132.html joego...@yahoo.co.uk for Goa NRI related info... http://in.groups.yahoo.com/group/GOAN-NRI/ For Goan Video Clips http://youtube.com/joeukgoa In Goa, Dial 1 0 8 For Hospital, Police, Fire etc
[Goanet] Chicago Consulate.
The folk at the New York outpost are very cordial. I believe the PIO application is recieved online, only. It is processed in Delhi. eric. From: Vivian A. DSouza socorrokar I went to the Indian Consulate General in Chicago last week, and felt that I was back in India. The service was terrible. Stand in one line(for half an hour) at the receptionist for a number, then wait till yournumber is called at the service counter. 2 hours later, my number was called. After following all the instructions given on the Embassy website to the T for my PIO application, I was dismissed by the official at the single counter saying that I was not eligible for a PIO card.
[Goanet] Mogall Goenkars!!!
Wishing you all belated Happy Feast and Happy Independence day too. NOTE: The above sentence is not COPY N PASTE and for your kind information all mails sent across to Goanet were mails sent to me by friends which I was only sharing on Goanet, certainly not a copy n paste job, I am not into PLAGRASIM. IF the taste of my mail was not for your taste bud sorry. Anyways, coming back to the point of Mails to Goanet I would like to express my opinion that all the mail which we go through everyday is a repeated one why ? The only mail which is commendable is from JoegoaUKas his video clips gives us nostaligic moments of our beautiful GOA, one relives and dream about Goa in those yonder days, an insight to most of the NRG's who have not visited Goa for years on end, and those of us who inquisitively await to open our mail just to have a peep at what JoegoaUk has for today...frankly speaking his mail is far the best. Besides what do you all have to offer, NOTHING except sqabbling with one another over undesired topics which makes no sense, while Goa is bleeding with irreversible damage and corruption by the present government machinery who no doubt have cast a blindfold on the Goenkars some of them who are in hibernation, with the government progressing effectively to make Goa naked.Hey! Damn Plagarism and Damn Pacheco etc, I do respect your mighty pen, if only you could use it as a sword to save GOA!!! To be in a warrior mode to give Independence to Goa from the present government which has destablized Goa. We should focus only on the future of Goa and be influenced to act responsibly and achieve success, not by debating on scruplous issues, but sincerely marching forward unitedly to expose the nefarious activities of the Goa government and strip them naked instead of allowing these wild boors to strip our Goa naked am I right!!! There are some of us who wait until their backyard is ransacked, than only will they rise up to the occassionits not happening in my vaddo or my village its in Morjim murre why take tension!!! nor do they have any will to curb or resolve the menance of CORRUPTION which has escalated so high of recent that the govt has now stopped delivering A few days back I sent a simple Joke about Morjim, cool it guys and gals it was not meant to hurt anyone's feelings it was just a passing joke, some of you got ruffled, Hey! cool it have a 7 UP it will keep you refreshed 24x7 So here I am not into Plagarism...its for you to see who is into plagarism??? Have a wonderful Day. Gina Ferns
[Goanet] India attacks resistant superbug study
India attacks resistant superbug study By Amy Kazmin in New Delhi and Andrew Jack in London Published: August 15 2010 18:20 | Last updated: August 15 2010 18:20 India’s medical establishment has strongly criticised a study published in a leading UK medical journal that suggests Indian hospitals are the source of a new drug-resistant superbughttp://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/027262a6-a56a-11df-a5b7-00144feabdc0.htmlthat is spreading globally and that warns against travel to the subcontinent for medical treatments. Health officials called the findings published in The Lancet “unscientific” and “economically motivated”, taking particular umbrage at the naming of the gene found to have made bacteria resistant to antibiotics as New Delhi metallo-beta lactamese, or NDM-1. EDITOR’S CHOICE Scientists sound alarm over superbughttp://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/027262a6-a56a-11df-a5b7-00144feabdc0.html- Aug-11 Editorial: Fighting superbugshttp://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/ce707620-a57b-11df-a5b7-00144feabdc0.html- Aug-11 US probes corruption in big pharmahttp://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/9a8e8f90-a63e-11df-8767-00144feabdc0.html- Aug-12 Ranbaxy chief in unexpected departurehttp://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/58dc3128-a62b-11df-9cb9-00144feabdc0.html- Aug-12 “Drug resistance is all around the world. To try to . . . make a web around this whole story and say the consequence is that ‘people should not come to India’ smacks of a larger interest somewhere,” said Dr Naresh Trehan, chairman and managing director of Medanta, a 1,250-bed hospital outside New Delhi. Dr Raman Sardana, secretary of the National Hospital Infection Society of India, asserted that the Lancet study’s design was faulty and did not prove where the bug originated. “We feel this is economically motivated,” he said. The study said the drug-resistant bacteria were found in patients in India, Pakistan and Bangladesh and some UK residents who had been treated in Indian hospitals. The authors warned that India’s growing medical tourism businesshttp://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/c32088a4-98cf-11df-9418-00144feab49a.htmlcould be a conduit for the superbug’s global spread. “It is disturbing . . . to read calls in the popular press for UK patients to opt for corrective surgery in India with the aim of saving the [National Health Service] money,” the study said. “Such a proposal might ultimately cost the NHS substantially more than the short-term saving.” But the Indian health ministry said the inference that the superbug originated in the country was “not supported by scientific data”. It accused the researchers of conflicts of interest, citing funding from the European Union, the Wellcome Trust and Wyeth. The researchers have said that they had no conflict of interest. Professor Tim Walsh from Cardiff University, the lead researcher on the study, said he was “disappointed” by reports of intimidation against several of his India-based co-authors. He stressed that the Wellcome Trust was a charity and that just 2 per cent of support – a travel grant – came from Wyeth, while a key antibiotic that could kill the superbug had long been off patent. India’s upmarket private hospital chainshttp://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/caad2d50-3518-11de-940a-00144feabdc0.html– including Apollo Hospitals, Fortis Healthcare and Medanta – have been attracting a growing number of European and US patients seeking treatment at a lower cost, or faster, than at home. The Confederation of Indian Industry has forecast that India's medical tourism business could generate annual revenues of $2.4bn by 2012. -- DEV BOREM KORUM Gabe Menezes.
[Goanet] Goan saint: Your help is urgently needed
Extraordinary. In a few hours nearly a hundred signatures! But we need more. It would be nice to have 500 signatures to be presented to the Pope. Goans have to help themselves, we have to take the lead. Thanks to all who have signed so far. Be a part of history. Don't miss this opportunity to help a Goan saint achieve his rightful honour after 300 long years. If Blessed Vaz is canonized a saint it will be due to people like you who helped his cause. Please sign your First AND Last name to the petition. http://www.PetitionOnline.com/JosephV/ The 300th anniversary of the death of Blessed Joseph Vaz (born Goa, India) is fast approaching on January 16, 2011. Our Joseph Naik Vaz Institute has worked to publicize his life and Cause since 1980, when we incorporated in California as a 501(c)(3) in the State of California. We ask for your support of our new Petition to the Pope, His Holiness Benedict XVI, asking that Blessed Joseph Vaz be canonized for the 300th anniversary of his death. Canonizations are in part a result of an outpouring of support from ordinary people. The Pope can grant the exception to the miracle for the case of a Martyr if enough people show that we care. Your signature to this Petition will help to send the people's support to the Pope for Blessed Vaz' long delayed and just canonization. Together we can make this canonization happen. Please sign your First AND Last name to the petition. http://www.PetitionOnline.com/JosephV/ 300 years is a long wait for a Catholic Saint and Blessed Vaz could be on the verge of being canonized with your support. Please sign the petition and forward to your family and friends to sign. All welcome to sign (i.e. you do not have to be Catholic). Please sign your First AND Last name to the petition. http://www.PetitionOnline.com/JosephV/ Regards, Filomena Saraswati Giese and George Pinto Joseph Naik Vaz Institute www.josephnaikvaz.org
[Goanet] WORLD GOA DAY - VANCOUVER , CANADA report
GOA Vancouver http://worldgoaday2010.blogspot.com/2010/08/world-goa-day-vancouver-canada.html O Photos : GOA VANCOUVER http://worldgoaday2010.blogspot.com/2010/08/world-goa-day-vancouver-canada.html Dear Rene, So sorry for the delay in responding to your many requests. Congratulation on what you have achieved to date for Goans, the world over. We all owe you a great deal for the tremendous amount of time and effort you have put into this project, and your shoes will definitely be hard to fill. I hope there is someone who will take over from you. On behalf of the Vancouver G.O.A., you have our approval to display our logo along with all the other Goan Associations. Our World Goa Day was held July 12th 2010, along with our summer picnic. Kind regards, and god bless, Samson Correia President GOA Vancouver PHOTOGRAPHS of WGD Picnic http://worldgoaday2010.blogspot.com/2010/08/world-goa-day-vancouver-canada.html == Goanworld : http://worldgoan.blogspot.com/ WORLD GOA DAY 20.8.2010 WORLD KONKANI DAY WORLD ALLIANCE OF GOAN ASSOCIATIONS ==
[Goanet] WORLD GOA DAY - BRISBANE - AUSTRALIA 22.8.2010
ooo From: Tara Kung t_kun...@hotmail.com To: Rene Baretto goan...@yahoo.co.uk WGD message http://worldgoaday2010.blogspot.com/2010/08/world-goa-day-brisbane-australia.html Dear Rene, Club de Goa Brisbane, Australia is celebrating World Goa Day with XittCoddi, trivia, games and Konkani songs at Wellington Point on the 22nd August 2010 from 11.30am onwards. Kudos to Rene Barreto for keeping World Goa Day going! Tara Kung President Club de Goa Brisbane Postal address: P.O. Box 2183, Chermside, Brisbane, Queensland, 4032, AUSTRALIA Email: cde...@hotmail.com l Website: http://www.clubdegoa-qld.org/ renebarreto Goanworld : http://worldgoan.blogspot.com/ WORLD GOA DAY 20.8.2010 WORLD KONKANI DAY WORLD ALLIANCE OF GOAN ASSOCIATIONS ==
Re: [Goanet] Why controversy?
From: Goanet News news.goa...@gmail.com By Damodar Mauzo dymauzo...@bsnl.in The objection to the paintings of Dr. Jose Pereira raised by the Hindu Janajagruti Samiti is highly deplorable. ...A professor of theology, Dr. Jose Pereira is a scholar, musicologist, researcher, polyglot besides a great painter. He is a Sanskrit pundit who can speak chaste Sanskrit endlessly thus putting many a Sanskrit scholars to shame. He is a philosopher who has digested the essence of several world religions. Dr. Pereira is an icon for us whose artistic genius is beyond question. An intellectual of his caliber can never portray any thing that will turn out to be condescending. His recent paintings, Epiphanies of the Hindu Gods, is an outcome of a creative mind that has resulted out of deep study of the Hindu Gods and faith. It is a pity that the self styled leaders of the so-called Hindu Janajagruti Samiti have no intellectual depth to assess or evaluate the beautiful depiction of the deities by this great son of the soil, Dr. Jose Pereira. ***Dear Damodar Mauzo, I agree with you. I was shocked to hear about the sad incident. You have already described Prof.Dr.José Pereira. I admire him and listened tohis talks on konkani, art, salvation teaching. It will be a shock of life for him in this age and sickness. Why should be such a rebellion? Nudity has its deeper meaning in art. In this poem, Gita Govinda describes the love movements of Krisna towards the cowherdesses. We have something similar in the biblical book of Song of Songs: love symbolizes the covenant of God with humankind and the people of Israel. Prof.Dr.José Pereira is a genius. Epiphanies of the Hindu Gods is his creation based on the poems of Vijayadeva, Gita Govinda. Religious languages is also symbolic language. It has to be interpreted. As music can be interpreted in several ways, it is open to several interpretations. But the text will set limits to any wrong interpretation. We cannot overlook the text. Hermeneutics will come to our rescue. I have been reading those poems and found out th epoetic beauty. I could revise my knowledge of Sanskrit, which I studied in my younger days as a part and parcel of my curriculum for Doctoral Thesis. We would translate Bhagavad Gita, which I read even now in sanskrit and in english. I shall give a summary. People who do not know well Hinduism are bringing about all kinds of turmoil. Prof.José Pereira has more respect for,-- with thorough knowledge--, Hindu Scriptures than most of those who are protesting. He wrote about Hindu Theology. He dedicated his life to the study and teaching of sanskrit and comparative study of religions. He studied even greek in his old age. I do admire him. An apology is required. Such an artist, musicologist, theologian, indologist, polyglot does not deserve such an ill-treatment. Regards. Fr.Ivo
Re: [Goanet] Goan saint: Your help is urgently needed
Hello George, I have signed 'the petition' on line and also (voluntary of course) contibuted $10/- towards expenses. I hope other Goans and well wishers do likewise. I do this even though I consider it not necessary to pray thru Saints; but directly to God and the Holy Spirit. Anyway, best wishes in F. Geise and yourself achieving the 'goal' U have set yourselves. --- On Mon, 16/8/10, George Pinto georgejpi...@yahoo.com wrote: Please sign the petition below to the Pope and help get a Goan canonized (saint). Please forward to your family and friends. The 300th anniversary of the death of Blessed Joseph Vaz (born Goa, India) is fast approaching on January 16, 2011. Our Joseph Naik Vaz Institute has worked to publicize his life and Cause since 1980, when we incorporated in California as a 501(c)(3) in the State of California. We ask for your support of our new Petition to the Pope, His Holiness Benedict XVI, asking that Blessed Joseph Vaz be canonized for the 300th anniversary of his death. In the year 2000, we organized a Petition to Pope John Paul II to have Blessed Joseph Vaz canonized as a Martyr without the final miracle during the Grand Jubilee of Christianity like hundreds of other Martyrs from Spain and China. Blessed Joseph Vaz merits the designation of Martyr for having lived and died under persecution.Cardinal Simon Pimenta of Mumbai personally took our Petition to the Pope. Archbishop Henry D'Souza flew to Rome and met with the Prefect of the Sacred Congregation for the Causes of the Saints to support this Petition. Canonizations are in part a result of an outpouring of support from ordinary people. The Pope can grant the exception to the miracle for the case of a Martyr if enough people show that we care. Your signature to this Petition will help to send the people's support to the Pope for Blessed Vaz' long delayed and just canonization. Together we can make this canonization happen. Please sign the online petition which will be sent to Pope Benedict XVI: Make Blessed Joseph Vaz a Saint hosted on the web by PetitionOnline.com, the free online petition service, at: Regards, Filomena Saraswati Giese and George Pinto Joseph Naik Vaz Institute www.josephnaikvaz.org
[Goanet] The Slap
Our leaders in Goa have names such Xhentatodd Dorji's after the exit of the Iberians from Goa. BC Must we always associate other people with Iberian surnames with Goa ? There could be in future a great political leader in China called Zhao Xinbiao Colaco, probable a descendent of a Chinese converted to Christianity by St. Francis Xavier
[Goanet] MAOIST INTELLECTUAL's LAND LOOT ACT of INDIA..........
The correct name for the Land Acquisition Act should be National Land Loot Act of India. Politicians often use the land acquisition act to grab lands of farmers/tribals and pass on the lands to the corporate – builder – mining lobby ofcourse the politicians get hefty bribes in return. There are no Secular or Communal politicians in India, there are only corrupt, greedy, mawali goonda politicians in India who play caste/linguistic/religion/slum politics to remain in power. Commission / Bribes / Kickbacks received by politicians, govt. servants, bureaucrats from Defence deals, Mining contracts, Building Contracts, Road contracts, Commonwealth games, etc will never be recovered. The Intellectual supporters of the Maoists live in Cities Towns of India. Most of these intellectual supporters don’t want the politicians-corporate-mining-builder lobby to exploit the forests and tribals. The Maoists restrict their attacks only to politicians and security forces and some civilians who are informers. But it is unlikely the Maoists are going to win the war against the mighty Indian govt. controlled by politicians who are hand in glove with the corporates-builders-traders-contractors lobby. The Hindutvawadis are Pro-Corporates this explains why the Hindutvawadis never oppose land acquisition by the state governments. The Hindutvawadis (rss, vhp, bajrangdal, etc) apart from being anti-minotrity are also anti-maoists but since the Maoists are loaded with arms and ammunitions the Hindutvawadis don’t dare to attack the Maoists. The strength of the Hindutvawadis are IAS/IPS officers. Without the support of the ias/ips officers the Hindutvawadis will find it extremely difficult to function. The Hindutvawadis also have a large number of highly skilled commentators on the Internet. These hindutvawadi commentators are experts in distracting people from the real issues. There are hundreds of training camps all across India where the Hindutvawadis train their cadres in offensive and defensive techniques and in recent years some of their cadres are also being trained in assembling bombs. Since the Indian govt. is turning a blind eye to the activities of the Hindutvawadis in the months years to come the Hindutvawadis will become more powerful like the Al-Qaeda Taliban. The Indian govt. has pumped in billions of tax payers money to fight the Maoists but the Indian govt. does not show any seriousness in fighting the Hindutvawadis. During the last 50 years the population of Hindus Muslims has tremendously grown by birth whereas whatever minor increase in population of Christians in India has happened is because of the conversions of some dalits and tribals. The Christian Missionaries claim they are not indulging in allurement based conversions but when they are Questioned as to why they are trying to convert only the dalits tribals and not the Brahmins Upper/Middle caste Hindus the Missionaries don’t give a proper Answer. The Clergy are also doing their level best in trying to convert the dalits and tribals especially tribals who posses a lot of land. The Clergy very well knows some of the tribals will donate large tracts of land to Church. The tribals may not know what the clergy will do with the lands but the Christians living in cities towns of India very well know the clergy will sell away church properties and siphon off the money. Majority of Christians in India are poor and those few christians who are rich are like kanjus marwadis and it would be idiotic for anyone to believe that missionaries are being funded by Indian Christians. The funds of Christian missionaries in India comes from missionary organizations in USA, Canada, Europe, Australia and other Western countries and all the funds are utilized for converting the dalits and tribals. The Dalits Tribals who have converted to Christianity are now agitating to get reservation status. The Hindutvawadis don’t need any Blackberry or yahoo or gmail for any of their anti-minorities mission this explains why the Hindutvawadis are not bothered about the Indian govt. trying to monitor the Web. The Hindutvawadi leaders openly in public meetings or through their newspapers/magazines instigate their cadres to harass minorities and the local police administration turns a blind eye. This proves the local police and administration are hand in glove with the Hindutvawadis. Julia Robert’s CasteJulia Roberts childrens hindu names given by one swami when Julia was in India are - Laxmi for Hazel, Ganesh for Phinnaeus and Krishn Balram for Henry. Wonder why the swami did not give Julia a Hindu name ? And what caste now Julia belongs to – is she a Brahmin hindu or Kshatriya hindu or Vaisya hindu or Sudra Hindu or Mahar Hindu or Chambhar Hindu or Dalit Hindu ? Has Julia any knowledge of the caste system in Hinduism ? Does Julia know the origins of Hinduism ? Does Julia know who the indo-aryans were ? Does Julia know that the hindu caste system was the first form of
Re: [Goanet] Caste and Creed
Dear Vasant, U remove the 'serious causes' that are making me point out the Bad things Indian, and I will have no reason to indulge in pointing them out. OK? I have said that U and Sameer have mixed up deliberately, freedom of religion issues etc, with Caste and Casteism practices. Why do U want to confuse and mislead readers? I am trying to be objective against these evils in Hindu society. U think I enjoy writing about these things? NO! I cry when I see such inhumane prejudices are being practiced in the Land of my birth. U guys are impervious to this; as U are one of them. OR Renounce Casteism and Seperatism now. OK? and Redeem yourselves. Are U trying to defend the indefensible? Why do U not answer my question: What is your choice? a casteless society with no caste; or a society where everyone is a brahmin, or everyone is a sudhir. U have not even attenpted to answer the above. Until such time that the whole of India is not a casteless society, I will campaign for it and take it to the world at large, to take action like the world did against South Africa against Racism and Apartheid. The Indian version is worse, as the same is entrenched for centuries by their own people. Indian against Indian. Nascy. --- On Mon, 16/8/10, Vasant Baliga vabal...@yahoo.com wrote: Dear Nascy, Hinduism is one of the oldest and most humane religions-like other religions,it has it's faultlines,caste being one of them and like other religions,it has it's extremist loonies who discredit the religion.The vast majority of Hindus are peaceloving,compassionate and very considerate to all.That will never change- inspite of your statements to the contrary.India's polity testifies to that. I have repeatedly said that Caste has no place in our lives-I do not claim any caste and it is irrelevant to me-Caste is an accident of birth and is abominable.Our family consider ourselves Global Citizens with an open mind and Caste,Creed and Religion is of no consequence to us-good and decent human beings who respect one another are. Best Regards Vasant Baliga
[Goanet] WORLD GOA DAY - Leicester - 25-9-2010
O WORLD GOA DAY- LEICESTER - uk http://worldgoaday2010.blogspot.com/2010/08/world-goa-day-leicester-uk.html Leicester Goan Association celebrates the Annual World Goa Day event on 25thSeptember 2010, from 6.30pm to 11.30pm at Mother of God Church Hall, New Parks Boulevard, Greencourt Road, Leicester The Evening will start with prayers followed by the celebration of our Goan Culture with traditional food, music and folk dancing. All have been requested to preferably wear the traditional Goan outfits with all the loud colours, or come as they feel happy. MUSIC: BY MUZ All are welcome to join in our Annual celebrations but ticket bookings would only be confirmed with a deposit of £3.00 which would be refunded on the day. Final day for bookings is 10th September 2010. You may call after this date to enquire for availability for tickets. For tickets please contact: Ivonia0116 2201845 Doris0116 2899844 Claudine Pereira Editor for LGA Global Goans , puting back UNITY in to our Goan commUNITY !! TOGETHER for Goa and Goans everywhere. renebarreto Goanworld : http://worldgoan.blogspot.com/ WORLD GOA DAY 20.8.2010 WORLD KONKANI DAY WORLD ALLIANCE OF GOAN ASSOCIATIONS ==
[Goanet] Lorna is one of Goa's greatest stars and we are making this star known to the world,
Thanks to Goan Voice pointer: http://www.goanvoice.org.uk/ The Times of India - Goa Goa ropes in famed Konkani singer to draw tourists IANS, Aug 16, 2010, 02.52pm lorna cordeiro konkani singer PANAJI: After roping in Bollywood actress Prachi Desai as the face of tourism in Goa, Lorna -- known as the nightingale of the state -- will now play the pied piper to attract music-loving tourists to the state, which has faced a couple of lean tourism seasons on the trot. After a lull of several years, Lorna (Lorna Cordeiro), a legend in Konkani music world with more than 300 melodies to her credit, will sing in a live concert hosted by the Goa Tourism Development Corporation (GTDC) and a local NGO later this month. The concert is aimed at being a precursor to the Goa tourism season which begins in October. We are also looking at introducing Lorna in our Goa tourism campaign as she is a well-known name worldwide thanks to her amazing songs, GTDC managing director Nikhil Dessai told reporters in Panaji Monday. Born in Mumbai in the 1940s, Lorna has more than 300 songs to her credit and has also sung Konkani duets with Bollywood legend Mohammad Rafi. The performance of Lorna will be an added feature in our tourism promotion brochure, Dessai said, adding that the live concert was too good an opportunity to let go by. The concert is scheduled Aug 20, also recognised here as the World Goa Day, as it coincides with the anniversary of the inclusion of the Konkani language in the Eighth Schedule of the Indian Constitution by parliament in 1992. Heritage Jazz Goa, an NGO which promotes Jazz music in Goa, is partnering the GTDC in promoting live concert. Lorna is one of Goa's greatest stars and we are making this star known to the world, Armando Gonsalves, promoter of the NGO, said. With complaints that Goan culture is being diluted by tourism based on numbers, this programme is designed to make tourists understand the music and culture of Goa, Gonsalves added. The liberally scatterred Goan expat families are being targetted to promote the event. Read more: Goa ropes in famed Konkani singer to draw tourists - Goa - City - The Times of India http://www1.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Goa-ropes-in-famed-Konkani-singer-to-draw-tourists/articleshow/6319264.cms#ixzz0wmUxmims TOGETHER we have MADE it HAPPEN ! rene barreto Goanworld : http://worldgoan.blogspot.com/ WORLD GOA DAY 20.8.2010 WORLD KONKANI DAY WORLD ALLIANCE OF GOAN ASSOCIATIONS ==
[Goanet] Goa barge owners pitch for maritime industrial park (ET)
Goa barge owners pitch for maritime industrial park 16 Aug 2010, 0533 hrs IST,ET Bureau MUMBAI: Goa Barge Owners' Association (GBOA) has submitted a proposal to the government to develop a maritime industrial estate in the state, on the same lines of the one being developed in Dubai Maritime City. If implemented by the state, which is a thriving iron ore exporter and leisure capital of the country, it could claim to have the first maritime industrial estate in India . For a country which is woefully short of such facilities , it could prove to be a boon. Besides, it could also be the best support that any state could offer to an industry which has flourished on its own. Goa has got a robust barging industry which includes more than 350 barges. The state exported 53 million tonnes of iron ore during 2009-10 . According to estimates , this figure is expected to rise during the next few years. The entire cargo for exports was transported by barges from the hinterland loading jetties along the rivers Mandovi and Zuari to the ports of Mormugao and Panaji . The barging industry is the lifeline of the iron ore exports of Goa. In fact, it is its USP, said Praveen Agarwal, IRS, chairman of Mormugoa Port. It has virtually developed on its own without too much of government interference or support, he said, adding, The credit goes entirely to the operators for developing a very efficient barging industry . All through the more than 50 years, they have been plagued by issues like completely inadequate facilities for repairs, bunkering, safe water, and parking. According to Atul Jadhav, president of the association, there are 72 repair workshops catering to hull repairs above waterline but only 16 dry docks and slip ways to cater to below waterline repairs. These repair workshops / drydocks are spread across various locations along the rivers Mandovi and Zuari. Thus, he said, There is total paucity of facilities for repairs and barges do not get ready in time at the commencement of the export season. As a consequence, exporters do not get barges in time and their ships are made to pay demurrages resulting in heavy financial losses to the nation. According to the association , it has suggested sites at Panchwadi - Shiroda, Narvem, Bhoma Amona and Savoi Verem for the estate. Of these, Bhoma is indicated to be the most suitable as the area would conform to norms of Regional Plan 2021 of the state. http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/news-by-industry/transportation/shipping-/-transport/Goa-barge-owners-pitch-for-maritime-industrial-park/articleshow/6317185.cms
Re: [Goanet] Disht
On 16 August 2010 16:42, Cecil Pinto cecilpi...@gmail.com wrote: Eddie Fernandes forwarded a message: Dear , With a name like that you don't need disht, you need a Portuguese Passport. To get that you will have to clarify your proper name by inserting a small advert in the Gomantak Times. And seriously your address also needs a lot to be desired. You say your parents are Goan Indian. What exactly does that mean? Wouldn't just Goan have sufficed? In what way is a Goan Indian in UK different from a Goan in UK?. Cheers! Cecil == COMMENT: Nice piece to read but if you are seriously expecting a response - which I think not! Then let us just leave it at that. In the meantime it appears that this was a serious request of someone, thinking they (the family) are going bonkers! When I was a young'un in Nairobi; the preferred people to undertake the most powerful dixtt were shoemakers, a piece of leather was used with a few halalas ( Coins of insignificant value); now I have revoked some memories!. to remove dixtt! The person recovered miraculously; as a youngster, I could not sleep after the dixtt ceremony, with all the banging going on ( Violent love) - it was only later in life that I realised what it was all about. No it was not my parentswe lived cheek by jowl in rooms, within a compound. -- DEV BOREM KORUM Gabe Menezes.
[Goanet] WORLD GOA DAY - our TENTH anniversary 20.8 .2010 - Goa’s nightingale to sing in the rai n
Goa’s nightingale to sing in the rain Published on: August 16, 2010 - 23:49 More in:* iWATCH Unforgettable Konkani melodies of Goan maestro, Chris Perry including ‘Pisso’, ‘Bebdo’, ‘Red Rose’, ‘Tuzo mog’ and ‘Noxibak Rodta’ will reverberate in the Goan heritage precincts at Campal during the evening of August 20, with the Goan nightingale, Lorna herself performing in the capital city after very long time. As a part of the celebration of Goan essence, in commemoration of the World Goa Day, the unique event that will open with the award-winning tiatr, ‘Tthikaan’ by Christopher will also include a fiesta of Goan crafts and a traditional, sumptuous Goan food display. Jointly organised by Trancemedia/ Heritage Jazz, Goa Handicrafts Rural and Small Scale Industries Development Corporation and the Tiatr Academy of Goa the event will be open to the general public. “We have taken care to provide a cover for the event anticipating rains,” said Mr Armando Gonsalves of Trancemedia/Heritage Jazz, adding that a unique feature of the event will be free distribution of specially designed ‘Indian Tricolour’ umbrellas to the first 100 people to arrive at the event. “We would also be auctioning some of such umbrellas autographed by celebrities. The funds thus collected will be used for the ‘privileged’ children,” he stated, pointing out that some of these children would be singing a couple of songs with Lorna. “In addition, all along the Gonsalves Mansion, at the Campal heritage precinct, there will be exhibition of artworks, photographs, and crafts of Goa’s local artisans,” Mr Gonsalves noted. “As regards Lorna,” he said, “She will perform with a 7-member orchestra, including brass ensemble comprising of trumpet, trombone and saxophone, and a separate electronic instrument section.” The MD of GHRSSIDC, Mr Nikhil Desai, speaking on the occasion said that the lovers of Goan music and tiatr would also get an opportunity to witness the Goan crafts at the event. The president of the TAG, Mr Tomazinho Cardozo expressed satisfaction that the tiatr is now being taken out of the theatres and finding a place along with popular musical events in the heritage precincts. “After all, tiatr is a part of Goan heritage and this about a great fusion, with the possibility of such initiatives happening across Goa in the future,” he added. The organisers maintained that August 20, 2010 marks the 10th anniversary of the World Goa Day, and the worldwide community of Goans is supporting the event, which is evident from the interest being shown in it, across the globe via Internet. WORLD GOA DAY our TENTH ANNIVERSARY 20.8.2010 for more details of WORLD GOA DAY visit our BLOG : TOGETHER we putting UNITY into our Global Goan commUNITY !! rene barreto Goanworld : http://worldgoan.blogspot.com/ WORLD GOA DAY 20.8.2010 WORLD KONKANI DAY WORLD ALLIANCE OF GOAN ASSOCIATIONS ==
Re: [Goanet] RIBANDAR - PANAJI ROAD A DEATH TRAP
George Pinto wrote: Aires, won't a few speed bumps do the trick? Inexpensive solution which can be done by the locals (Lions, Rotary Clubs)? George Comment: Sorry George - that's a no no. Requires a Collector's Order (which in turn requires a Panchayat resolution and an inspection by Traffic Police and whoever else that can get into the act ;-) )otherwise it is illegal and stands a chance of being demolished -- Tony de Sa. tonydesa at gmail dot com M : +91 9975 162 897 Ph. : +91 832 2470 148 ^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v
[Goanet] Prachi Desai becomes the face of Goa Tourism (Times of India)
Prachi Desai becomes the face of Goa Tourism Thursday, August 12, 2010, 11:08 [IST] By: Kalyani Prasad Keshri Starting her career from Ekta Kapoor's Television soap, actress Prachi Desai with her cute looks and sweet smile, has captured the hearts of millions of viewers. The best example is her most appreciated film Once Upon A Time In Mumbai, which turned out to be a hit at Box Office. This young beauty has lot more to be happy about. Goa Tourism on Wednesday announced her as their brand icon. Prachi, who looked stunning in the outfit of Dimple Kapadia in her recent film Once Upon A Time In Mumbai, will promote the exotic holiday destination of India. Prachi Desai was present at the press conference of Goa Tourism which was held in the capital city. Goa is the fastest growing tourism of India, so with its growth the tourism has decided to bring few changes to their marketing strategies. The Goa tourism secretary M M Modassir confirmed that their main target is the youth and making Prachi Desai, the icon of youthful Goa, is the part of the marketing strategy. The actress who was overwhelmed by the honour, felt proud to become the face of India's most popular tourist destination. She will be seen in Goa Tourism commercial ads during the month of August and September.
[Goanet] NEWS: Architecture council under CBI scanner over affiliations (Times of India)
Architecture council under CBI scanner over affiliations Rahul Tripathi, TNN, Aug 16, 2010, 01.40am IST NEW DELHI: The CBI has tightened the noose around the Council of Architecture (CoA) — an apex body of professional architects — which has been accused of granting affiliations to institutions and courses without any authority. On Friday, the agency conducted raids in Goa and Delhi and seized documents related to unauthorized affiliations granted to several courses and institutes in India. The raid in Goa was carried out at Vidya Vardhan’s Institute of Design, Environment and Architecture, whose director V S Sohoni is also the president of CoA. Sohoni is alleged to have violated various guidelines of the central government in running CoA, a national level autonomous body recognized by the Union government. CBI had last year received a letter from the HRD ministry, after which a preliminary investigation was launched. “COA is similar to the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India where professionals need to register themselves. It has no right to give recognition to courses or colleges. We have found several such cases where CoA’s name was used to grant recognition. Sohoni’s college in Goa is also one of the institutes where students were given false representation,” said a CBI official. “We are probing all such colleges and institutions which have been given affiliation during the tenure of Sohoni, who has been the head of COA since 2004.The documents seized have been sent for forensic examination. The role of other officials of COA is also under scanner and nationwide raids are being carried out to unearth the entire scam. We’ve come to know during investigation that in many cases, the council did not even seek approval of the ministry in decision-making,” the official added. When contacted by TOI, Sohoni refused to comment, saying that the matter was sub-judice. The power to recognize a course or institute is vested with the University Grants Commission (UGC) and the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) only. This is not first time that an apex institution has come under the radar of CBI. Last year, it had arrested the top brass of AICTE for allegedly demanding bribe to give recognition to institutes. More recently, Medical Council of India (MCI) chiefKetan Desai was arrested on similar charges by the CBI and an FIR was registered against him. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Architecture-council-under-CBI-scanner-over-affiliations/articleshow/6316751.cms
[Goanet] 1 booked for duping Irish bizman (Times of India)
1 booked for duping Irish bizman Swati Deshpande, TNN, Aug 15, 2010, 11.59pm IST MUMBAI: The Tardeo police have registered a criminal complaint against Sunil, son of B C Chawla, former chairperson of National Safety Council of India, for allegedly defrauding Irish national Paul Mcglade of Rs 11 crore. He allegedly bought plots and penthouses with the money in Goa and Alibaug. The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) searched his houses in Mumbai and Goa. His passport was confiscated earlier this month, prompting Sunil (53), a Malabar Hill resident, to move court seeking anticipatory bail. The sessions court will hear Sunil's plea on Monday. Paul (55) who lives in Dublin, Ireland and has a company called Infinity Financial, thought his money would grow when he befriended Sunil in 2007. Sunil, he told the EOW, painted a rosy picture of the real estate, hospitality and tourism industry in India. Relying on the lucrative proposal,'' Paul said he contributed capital in euros for shares in two Indian companies, Nita Infrastructure and Prerak Investment Services Pvt Ltd, started by Sunil and his mother Bina. However, instead of allotting him shares after he remitted 9,24,963 euros into the company account in 2008, Bina and Sunil immediately spent a major chunk to apparently acquire properties in their company's and personal names in Goa and Alibaug and for personal expenses, Paul alleged, relying on bank details. Paul, who had been remitting euros since 2007 till mid 2009, did not get a penny back, his lawyerArchit Jaykar told the police. Sunil, who is denying having misappropriated'' any money that Paul had sent in 2008, found an ingenuous way to placate Paul. He registered a will in Ireland in 2008, in which he bequeathed two shops and three apartments in Goa and three plots in Alibaug to my friend Paul'' who had been very generous''. Also denying any systematic fraud'' as alleged, Sunil said the two were business partners in Spain and Paul had expressed a desire to enter into a 50% partnership'' with him in India. As a foreigner can't buy immovable properties in his own name, land in Alibaug was bought with his knowledge by the Indian company, said Sunil in his plea. He said Paul was given account of every penny spent'' and was still making false allegations. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/1-booked-for-duping-Irish-bizman/articleshow/6316440.cms
[Goanet] Goa news for August 17, 2010
Goa News from Google News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** Sesa Goa plummets on Vedanta's move - Hindu Business Line ndia-sesa-goa-shares-slump-in-mumbai-2010-08-16Cairn India, Sesa Goa shares slump in Mumbai http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNGTr3SOeGIqSIzmiRebqO3BCCdjKgurl=http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/2010/08/17/stories/2010081750621100.htm *** Bravery awards to be instituted by Goa Government - CM - digITal Goa Chief Minister Shri Digambar Kamat has announced that the Goa Government will institute bravery awards to recognize the bravery of those ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNEdKewnjCEMDP9tOVNDkAqJfioCDQurl=http://www.digitalgoa.com/ca_disp.php?id=1441 *** Goa plans mega tourism circuits with Maharashtra, Karnataka - Sify opes-in-famed-Konkani-singer-to-draw-tourists/articleshow/6319264.cmsGoa ropes in famed Konkani singer to draw tourists http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNHWaTGfWaxVo3IYZ6tgFw8yl9A7kQurl=http://sify.com/finance/goa-plans-mega-tourism-circuits-with-maharashtra-karnataka-news-default-kiqtkcfagja.html *** Karnad withdraws from Goa council - The Hindu uits-goa-panel-over.htmlKarnad quits Goa panel over saffron attacks http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNFfoHdB138PmB8LzR7OR7kkb8SanAurl=http://www.hindu.com/2010/08/17/stories/2010081761182200.htm *** AMO charts out a new course for Brand Goa - Media Newsline esai-as-brand-ambassador-of-goa/Prachi Desai as Brand Ambassador of Goa http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNHD67g2wJj1u0Od2HwEeizJHqfslgurl=http://www.medianewsline.com/news/120/ARTICLE/6533/2010-08-16.html *** Asian Shares End Mixed; Tokyo Dragged By Weak 2Q GDP - Wall Street Journal ift-shanghai-as-weak-gdp-data-drags-tokyo-2010-08-16Banks lift Shanghai as weak GDP data drags Tokyo http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNGoGt6o86IUeLtC7iTLqGX0pZdP8wurl=http://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20100816-703167.html *** Nifty tests 5400; Cairn, Sesa Goa down on stake buy - Economic Times romoted Vedanta, which owns Sterlite Industries, will acquire ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNFLUflpgW4f89CfzRy3yTywPYVfUAurl=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/stocks/market-news/Nifty-tests-5400-Cairn-Sesa-Goa-down-on-stake-buy/articleshow/6320919.cms *** Goa barge owners pitch for maritime industrial park - Economic Times onomic TimesMUMBAI: Goa Barge Owners' Association (GBOA) has submitted a proposal to the government to develop a maritime industrial estate in the state, ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNH3QuX1dO7HhiW8W6-295t_sEBmNAurl=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/news-by-industry/transportation/shipping-/-transport/Goa-barge-owners-pitch-for-maritime-industrial-park/articleshow/6317185.cms *** Vedanta-Cairn deal: Concerns for Sesa Goa - Moneycontrol.com neycontrol.comNow, when the overall announcement has come and Sesa Goa is going to take over and launch the open offer for 20%. Firstly, concerns regarding why Sesa Goa ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNFrl6HqAJmjfzYM8HkCx7cRHbHUCwurl=http://www.moneycontrol.com/news/cnbc-tv18-comments/vedanta-cairn-deal-concerns-for-sesa-goa_478497.html *** Indian shares drop 0.6 pct on weak global cues - Reuters utersIndia's largest iron ore exporter Sesa Goa (SESA.BO) will hold 20 percent in Cairn India [ID:nLDE67F074] All the positives currently seem to be priced in. ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNEHv6xCcKu5_inTsIXBfF6rKv1qxAurl=http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSSGE67F0HQ20100816 Compiled by Goanet News Service http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php
[Goanet] Goan Voice UK: Daily Newsletter: 16 Aug 2010. Highlights
Sonia Shirsat: Fado figure. Photo. Goa ropes in Lorna to draw tourists. Photo. Goan Journalists in the formative years of Independent Kenya. Photo. USA: Aarti Sequeira wins 'Next Food Network Star' Goa: Eat, Pray, Love Escapes Goa to host international travel mart Goa: Vigneshwara Developers got Official License in Real Estate UK: Birmingham Restaurant Review: Lasan UK: Swindon: Broadgreen Fun Day brings broad smiles Goa: Draw of lots to decide shack allotment for this season Goa: Recipe: Amboli: Fermented, yet tasty Goa: Tiatr Review:`Tum Londonkar vo Goenkar' Malaysia: Tony Fernandes: Destination India For full details go to http://www.goanvoice.org.uk/newsletter/2010/August/2010_August_16.html
[Goanet] COLUMN: Fado figure
Fado figure Goan singer Sonia Shirsat is finding notices in the world of Portuguese music By Vivek Menezes “A girl named with a Hindu name, who doesn’t even speak Portuguese properly, and she wants to sing our fado?” Sonia Shirsat was all smiles, recounting shocked faces and the incessantly rolling eyes she encountered when she started learning to perform the iconic moody, mournful singing style of Portugal. It’s a reaction the attractive 30-year-old Goan singer quickly became accustomed to – each step of her journey as a professional fadista has required persuading accompanists and audiences to take her seriously in the first place. But first in Margao and Panjim, then in Macau and Lisbon, she’s steadily won over critics and the public alike. With the release of her first solo album, the excellent Saudades de Fado, Shirsat’s now demonstrating that she’s a fadista with global potential. Early reviews indicate that the young singer with an uncannily powerful voice just might become India’s first musical sensation in the Portuguese-speaking world. Fado is a relatively new musical genre. It first appeared in the nineteenth century, built around soulful vocal laments and serenades, accompanied by one or two instrumentalists playing Portuguese or classical guitar. Historians often claim African slave antecedents for the fado, and there also seems to be an obvious Islamic influence derived from centuries of Moorish occupation of the Iberian Peninsula. But diverse origins notwithstanding, fado has become central to the Portuguese national identity. When Shirsat showed up to sing in Lisbon for the first time, she created consternation. Who was this Indian girl with the big smile? What was she doing here? Shirsat was born into the kind of mixed family that is increasingly becoming the norm in India’s smallest state. Her father is a Hindu doctor who met her Catholic mother while studying medicine in Panjim. She grew up in rural Ponda, then studied commerce and law before taking up a job as lecturer in a law college. All along, she sang. “I started at home, singing along to the music we listened to in the family, matching my voice to Whitney Houston and Toni Braxton,” she said. Outsized talent always apparent, Shirsat won every major singing competition in Goa while still in her teens, led a band to the semi-finals of the Saregamapa Challenge on Zee TV in 2000, and even won a trip to France that year for topping the national French Nightingale competition sponsored by Alliance Française. Then she found fado at a Portuguese guitar workshop organised in Panjim in 2003 by the Fundacao Oriente, an international NGO dedicated to preserving Latin cultural heritage in Asia. A singer was needed to accompany some of the pieces, and Shirsat was asked to learn a fado. It fit her voice perfectly. Upon his return to Portugal, the workshop facilitator, Antonio Chainho went on national television and announced that a potentially great fadista had been discovered in Goa. A few months later, Shirsat found herself in a “house of fado” in Lisbon’s Alfama, waiting for a turn in front of the audience. It was make-or-break time. Could she compete with the best on their own turf? “You have to realise that fado isn’t just music to the Portuguese,” Shirsat told Time Out on a rainy, grey afternoon at Panjim’s Kala Academy cultural centre on the Mandovi riverfront. She was attending a workshop conducted by Patricia Rozario, the Mumbai-born opera singer who has established herself as one of the leading vocalists on the UK stage. Shirsat noted that the fado is “absolutely sacred” in Portugal, a cherished symbol of national identity like the flag and the anthem. It took her months of singing every night in Lisbon, across two separate trips, to understand, “to reach the deeper meanings and emotions beyond the lyrics and tune”. On October 10, 2008, she held her debut concert in Lisbon, entitled Mundo Fado, built around the idea that the fado is a global genre, with songs in Hindi and Konkani interspersed with original Portuguese. The night before, tickets sold out. Shirsat was in all the newspapers the next day, and all the television channels trooped in to interview her. “I realised that it was a turning point in my life,” she said with another broad smile. “At that point in time, I really understood that I could do it, that I could make it in the world of fado.” Many years ago, Patricia Rozario was a talented outsider trying to make it in an insular European musical genre. It took decades of tireless effort for her to break into the elite ranks of the classical music world of the UK. “Sonia shows all the signs of a truly great singer,” Rozario said. “Her sound comes from deep within her, an organic creation that’s absolutely riveting.” Rozario recalled the stir that ensued when she first walked onto a European concert hall dressed in a sari, and compared it to
Re: [Goanet] RIBANDAR - PANAJI ROAD A DEATH TRAP
Tony, yes it must be legally done. However groups like the LIONS, ROTARY, can fund it (in exchange for having their name on some nearby Board advertising Road safety) and this way perhaps it can be done quicker. I have been on that road in Feb this year and was amazed there wasn't complete carnage with the buses and trucks the biggest culprits. Regards, George --- On Mon, 8/16/10, Tony de Sa tonyde...@gmail.com wrote: Comment: Sorry George - that's a no no. Requires a Collector's Order (which in turn requires a Panchayat resolution and an inspection by Traffic Police and whoever else that can get into the act ;-) )otherwise it is illegal and stands a chance of being demolished
Re: [Goanet] Caste and Creed
Nascimento, Can you please explain to Vasant and Sameer why you believe Indian cuisine, Indian cooking and Indian attire, such as poodvem, lungi, angostor, saadi and kaapod are primitive, lowly, uncivilized and unenlightened? Cheers, Santosh --- On Mon, 8/16/10, Nascy Caldeira nascy...@yahoo.com.au wrote: Dear Vasant, U remove the 'serious causes' that are making me point out the Bad things Indian, and I will have no reason to indulge in pointing them out. OK? I have said that U and Sameer have mixed up deliberately, freedom of religion issues etc, with Caste and Casteism practices. Why do U want to confuse and mislead readers? I am trying to be objective against these evils in Hindu society. U think I enjoy writing about these things? NO! I cry when I see such inhumane prejudices are being practiced in the Land of my birth. U guys are impervious to this; as U are one of them. OR Renounce Casteism and Seperatism now. OK? and Redeem yourselves. Are U trying to defend the indefensible? Why do U not answer my question: What is your choice? a casteless society with no caste; or a society where everyone is a brahmin, or everyone is a sudhir. U have not even attenpted to answer the above. Until such time that the whole of India is not a casteless society, I will campaign for it and take it to the world at large, to take action like the world did against South Africa against Racism and Apartheid. The Indian version is worse, as the same is entrenched for centuries by their own people. Indian against Indian. Nascy. --- On Mon, 16/8/10, Vasant Baliga vabal...@yahoo.com wrote: Dear Nascy, Hinduism is one of the oldest and most humane religions-like other religions,it has it's faultlines,caste being one of them and like other religions,it has it's extremist loonies who discredit the religion.The vast majority of Hindus are peaceloving,compassionate and very considerate to all.That will never change- inspite of your statements to the contrary.India's polity testifies to that. I have repeatedly said that Caste has no place in our lives-I do not claim any caste and it is irrelevant to me-Caste is an accident of birth and is abominable.Our family consider ourselves Global Citizens with an open mind and Caste,Creed and Religion is of no consequence to us-good and decent human beings who respect one another are. Best Regards Vasant Baliga
Re: [Goanet] Indian visa, PIO and OCI
On the thread of Vivian's D'Sousa's post, I would suggest that consulates or embassies should have an information counter with an educated civil servant to inform the applicants the exact documents needed.When they are at their post, they forget to be polite and give the right information; that means going more than once to the consulate/embassy. Besides, Mr Faleiro, were you informed that in Lisbon the people queue on the foothpath? These details are important to applicants as it is a torture to be treated like an inmate of Guantanamo, and over all, to face a clerk who is not in his best mood on that particular day. I hope Mr Faleiro, you can take these complaints to the minister concerned, you needn't make another trip to confirm the fact.I've this grudge, because it happened to me in Bonn years ago, and more than once here in Portugal. Please take these suggestions Mr Faleiro,and propose that the clerks be given a course in dealing with the public and we'll think you have done a wonderful job to the indians abroad. A.Gouveia
Re: [Goanet] Goanet Digest, Vol 5, Issue 859
Dear Editor, Would appreciate if you could publish this small reply to the artcle of Mr. Bruno Gomes. Ref: CM, Ministers and MLA's are Anti Goans. Many thanks, Antonio Joao Vaz. Appreciating Mr. Bruno, your article CM, Ministers, and MLA's are Anti Goans , my eyes also opened, and forced me to write few lines. Request all my Goan brethren, better late than never to be more alert now onwards to protect our young generation, from the clutches of these devils. These are proven and standing facts, Lucifer and his devils are ruling GOA. They do not have any other job, but very busy in selling our mother land by destroying greenery of our beautiful green land, even hills, mountains, and dense forests not spared by these corrupt and criminal politicians. UTT GOENKARA ANI LAG TANCHE FATIK BEFORE IT IS TOO LATE. No peace in GOA. No good news on paper. Every morning news you will find different crimes, rapes and murders, almost daily taking place in GOA, most of the politicians and their children too are involved in drugs scandal rapes etc. Dear Goan brethren why we should tolerate this ? L et us all decide with one voice in the coming next election and wipe out all these devils and put a young generation in power to rule beautiful GOA. IF WE STAND TOGETHER WILL ACHIEVE. DEU BOREM KORUM. Antonio Joao Vaz. CM, Ministers, and MLA's are Anti Goans These are proven and standing facts. Lucifers and devils are rulling Goa, they are only busy in selling our mother land, and destry the beauty of our gren land. Utt Goenkara ani lag tanchem fatik
Re: [Goanet] Indian visa, PIO and OCI
Vivian A. DSouza wrote: I went to the Indian Consulate General in Chicago last week, and felt that I was back in India. The service was terrible. Stand in one line(for half an hour) at the receptionist for a number, then wait till yournumber is called at the service counter. 2 hours later, my number was called. - Bwana D'Souza, It's the same story in Toronto. You walk into the Visa Section and you are walking straight into a third world govt office. People sitting on the floor and when the visa's are released, all at the same time for some unfathomable reason, everyone rushes to the cage and starts shouting his name. Mervyn
[Goanet] When Raj Bhavan flies the tricolour and celebrates a Catholic feast (Times of India)
When Raj Bhavan flies the tricolour and celebrates a Catholic feast TNN, Aug 16, 2010, 03.43am IST Not many states in the country mark Independence Day the way Goa does. Reason: August 15 is also the feast of the Assumption, the day Catholics commemorate the assumption of Mary, the mother of Jesus, into heaven body and soul. As early morning mass timings clash with flag hoisting, Catholics try and combine the two. This happens also at the Raj Bhavan where the feast is celebrated with mass at chapel in the estate. It is the day the Raj Bhavan comes alive as hundreds of people pour in through the gates to attend mass in the almost 500-year-old chapel and many others line the road in the estate selling candles and flowers, as gun-totting policemen keep a watchful eye on all. The chapel sits in the corner of the Raj Bhavan estate, and attentively listening to the homily during the mass is Joel D'Silava, 34. I like the idea behind this grand feast, the crux of it is liberation of two kinds'”India's and Mother Mary's, says D'Silava. Taleigao parish priestFr Aquileo Gomes speaking to TOI also makes an important connection between India's Independence and Mother Mary. He said freedom does not mean we have the right to do everything but it's about what we should do. We ought to be politically free and free from sin, Gomes says. People come here all the way from Salcete, the prayers are meant for the country and Mother Mary, he adds. People flock in from different parts of Goa to the Raj Bhavan on this day and it's not just for the feast. Sharmila Kankonkar hastily walks through the crowd, tightly holding her 7-year-old son hand. I have been coming here every year for the last eight years, the chapel opens to a beautiful view, it feels perfect. A resident from Velsao, some 25km away from the Raj Bhavan, Kankonkar says the bus journey is the most tiresome part of the day. Students stroll in after the flag hoisting ceremony in their schools. it's fun, we get pocket money to come here and buy whatever we want, sweets, jewellery, bags. More than anything else we feel free on this day, says one of the kids from among a group of children from the neighbouring Our Lady of the Rosary High School. Shalifa Periera, 14, has been coming with her family from as long as she remembers, My dada says it opens only on this day every year and that our prayers will be heard. HistorianPercival Noronha clears the misconception that the chapel is open for just one day of the year. There was a governor some two decades ago that kept the Raj Bhavan chapel open only once a year on August 15. Now the chapel is open to the public on other days as well. Not many turn up on other days, and many who celebrated the feast on Sunday, will only return next year on August 15 for another celebration. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/When-Raj-Bhavan-flies-the-tricolour-and-celebrates-a-Catholic-feast/articleshow/6316990.cms
[Goanet] Karnad quits Goa panel over saffron attacks
Karnad quits Goa panel over saffron attacks Panaji, Aug 16, DHNS: Playwright Girish Karnad, an outspoken critic of fascist politics, has resigned from a prestigious high-powered committee appointed by the Goa government over the recent attacks by saffron groups against Sanskrit scholar and painter Jose Pereira. In a letter addressed to Chief Minister Digambar Kamat, Karnad said: “I am deeply shocked to hear of the attacks by self-styled standard-bearers of Hindu culture on the works of Jose Pereira, a scholar and artist of eminence. I am horrified that private vigilante groups should be permitted to take the law into their hands while the State stands mute and the police express inability to protect the exhibition of his work.” An exhibition of paintings by Pereira was forced to shutdown a fortnight ago after the Xavier Centre of Historical Research received threats from the right-wing fringe group Hindu Janajagruit Samiti which said it disapproved of “a Christian” artist’s interpretation of Hindu deities. Rather than offer the institute protection, the Goa police inspected the exhibition and advised the Xavier Centre to pull out some of the paintings. Pereira who taught theology at Fordham University, New York, has 40 scholarly works to his credit. The Goa government recently constituted the Golden Jubilee Development Council headed by R A Mashelkar to formulate a vision document for the state on the eve of the 50th anniversary of its liberation. Karnad, who had been appointed a member of the high level committee said Kamat had been “kind enough” to invite him to serve on the panel, but “this was not the culture of Liberation” he had hoped to celebrate. http://www.deccanherald.com/content/89190/karnad-quits-goa-panel-over.html
[Goanet] Daily Grook #786
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[Goanet] GOA SUDHAROP: Celebrating Goa's biodiversity - Part 1
In this multi-part series Miguel Brazanga, who resides in Goa and is involved in a number of volunteer activities with various groups and organizations, shares some of his knowledge of Goa's little known biodiversity. The following is posted with his permission in connection with GOA SUDHAROP's YEAR OF THE GOAN VOLUNTEER SPIRIT. 1. Introduction: Agricultural biodiversity includes the variety and variability of crop plants, non-crop plants, animals, fish, mollusks [snails, bivalves, etc] and micro-organisms [bacteria, fungi, actinomycetes, yeasts, etc] used directly or indirectly for food and agriculture. It includes the cultivars, varieties and breeds of different species used for food, fodder, fiber, fuel, medicine, construction, furniture, etc. It also includes the diversity of non-harvested species that support production (e.g. soil micro-organisms, predators, parasites, pollinators ,etc ) and those in the wider environment whose role in the agro-ecosystems (agricultural, pastoral, forest and aquatic) is not yet understood, as well as the diversity of the agro-ecosystems themselves. It is in this context that we will examine the situation of agricultural biodiversity in Goa, the twenty-fifth state of the Indian Union and the hotspot of plant, animal and microbial [specially yeasts] introduction by the monarchs of various kingdoms in India, the Arab spice traders as well as the administrators, priests [specially the Jesuits] and other visitors during the 451 years of Portuguese colonial rule [1510 to 1961 A.D.]. Biodiversity has an impact on our food chain as well as the very existence of life on this planet due to possible climate change. Today, its importance cannot be overstated or exaggerated. 2. Definitions Biodiversity Biodiversity found on Earth today consists of many millions of distinct biological species, the product of four billion years of evolution, but the word “Biodiversity” itself was coined as a contraction of biological diversity in 1985. [Source: http://www.panda.org/about_our_earth/biodiversity/?gclid] A broad definition of biodiversity is designed to include not only living organisms and their complex interactions, but also interactions with the non-living (abiotic) aspects of their environment. The term biodiversity is best defined as “the variety of life on Earth at all its levels, from genes to ecosystems, and the ecological and evolutionary processes that sustain it.” [Source: http://cnx.org/content/m12151/latest/ , Gaston, K.J. (1996). “What is biodiversity?” In K.J. Gaston (Ed.), Biodiversity: a biology of numbers and difference. (pp. 1-9). Oxford, U.K.: Blackwell Science Ltd.] The most widely accepted definition for biodiversity is contained within the Convention on Biological Diversity: ‘Biological diversity’ means the variability among living organisms from all sources including, among other things, terrestrial, marine and other aquatic ecosystems and the ecological complexes of which they are part; this includes diversity within species, between species and of ecosystems.’ In simple words, Biodiversity consists of the bacteria in your stomach, the algae in a pond, the spiders in your house, the genes that are the code to create a human, a small patch of grassland, the mosaic of habitats on an island, the Amazon rain forest. In short, biodiversity is the variety of life on earth, at all levels, from genes, through to individual organisms to species to vast and expansive habitats and the links and interactions between all of these. [Source: http://www.businessandbiodiversity.org/what_is_biodiversity.html] Almost every country in the world in 2002 agreed to a significant reduction in the rate of biodiversity loss by 2010, but scientists say extinctions are gathering pace. In April, 2009, Environment ministers from major rich and developing nations sealed a deal to try to slow the rate of species loss around the world but failed to make a breakthrough in climate change negotiations. At the end of the meeting on the island of Sicily, the G-8 and developing nations signed a charter to extend the deal on biodiversity loss. Delegates said the Syracuse Charter indicated a link between climate change and species extinction and emphasized the economic value of biodiversity, particularly in developing countries. By some calculations, extinction rates are higher than their natural pace due to human influence. Three species disappear every hour, according to U.N. figures. [Source: http://knowledge.allianz.com/en/news/viewdetail/g8_biodiversity_deal.html?utm_source=googleutm_medium=cpcutm_term=biodiversityutm_campaign=Allianz%20Knowledge%20-%20Climate%20Impacts] To be continued ...
[Goanet] Nice dialogue - cute, clever and practical - A pastor sent it to me , a copy n paste job.
THE LORD'S PRAYER - Rather cleverly done.This is in two parts, the prayer ( in blue type) and GOD (in red type )-in response. It is very, very good. * Our Father Who Art In Heaven. Yes? Don't interrupt me. I'm praying. But -- you called ME! Called you? No, I didn't call you.. I'm praying. Our Father who art in Heaven. There -- you did it again! Did what? Called ME. You said, Our Father who art in Heaven Well, here I am.. What's on your mind? But I didn't mean anything by it. I was, you know, just saying my prayers for the day. I always say the Lord's Prayer. It makes me feel good, kind of like fulfilling a duty. Well, all right. Go on. Okay, Hallowed be thy name . Hold it right there. What do you mean by that? By what? By Hallowed be thy name? It means, it means .. . good grief, I don't know what it means. How in the world should I know? It's just a part of the prayer. By the way, what does it mean? It means honored, holy, wonderful. Hey, that makes sense.. I never thought about what 'hallowed' meant before. Thanks. Thy Kingdom come, Thy will be done, on earth as it is in Heaven. Do you really mean that? Sure, why not? What are you doing about it? Doing? Why, nothing, I guess. I just think it would be kind of neat if you got control, of everything down here like you have up there. We're kinda in a mess down here you know. Yes, I know; but, have I got control of you? Well, I go to church.. That isn't what I asked you. What about your bad temper? You've really got a problem there, you know. And then there's the way you spend your money -- all on yourself. And what about the kind of books you read ? Now hold on just a minute! Stop picking on me! I'm just as good as some of the rest of those People at church! Excuse ME.. I thought you were praying for my will to be done.. If that is to happen, it will have to start with the ones who are praying for it. Like you -- for example .. Oh, all right. I guess I do have some hang-ups. Now that you mention it, I could probably name some others. So could I. I haven't thought about it very much until now, but I really would like to cut out some of those things. I would like to, you know, be really free. Good. Now we're getting somewhere. We'll work together -- You and ME. I'm proud of You. Look, Lord, if you don't mind, I need to finish up here. This is taking a lot longer than it usually does. Give us this day, our daily bread. You need to cut out the bread.. You're overweight as it is. Hey, wait a minute! What is this? Here I was doing my religious duty, and all of a sudden you break in and remind me of all my hang-ups. Praying is a dangerous thing. You just might get what you ask for. Remember, you called ME -- and here I am. It's too late to stop now. Keep praying. ( pause .. . ) Well, go on. I'm scared to. Scared? Of what? I know what you'll say. Try ME. Forgive us our sins, as we forgive those who sin against us. What about Ann? See? I knew it! I knew you would bring her up! Why, Lord, she's told lies about me, spread stories. She never paid back the money she owes me.. I've sworn to get even with her! But -- your prayer -- What about your prayer? I didn't -- mean it.. Well, at least you're honest. But, it's quite a load carrying around all that bitterness and resentment isn't it? Yes, but I'll feel better as soon as I get even with her. Boy, have I got some plans for her. She'll wish she had never been born. No, you won't feel any better. You'll feel worse. Revenge isn't sweet. You know how unhappy you are -- Well, I can change that. You can? How? Forgive Ann. Then, I'll forgive you; And the hate and the sin, will be Ann's problem -- not yours. You will have settled the problem as far as you are concerned. Oh, you know, you're right. You always are. And more than I want revenge, I want to be right with You . . (sigh). All right, all right . . I forgive her. There now! Wonderful! How do you feel? H. Well, not bad. Not bad at all! In fact, I feel pretty great! You know, I don't think I'll go to bed uptight tonight. I haven't been getting much rest, you know. Yeah, I know. But, you're not through with your prayer, are you? Go on. Oh, all right. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Good! Good! I'll do that. Just don't put yourself in a place where you can be tempted. What do you mean by that? You know what I mean. Yeah. I know.. Okay. Go ahead. Finish your prayer. For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory forever. Amen. Do you know what would bring me glory? What would really make me happy? No, but I'd like to know. I want to please you now... I've really made a mess of things. I want to truly follow you I can see now how great that would be. So, tell me . . . How do I make you happy? YOU just
[Goanet] WWOOF: World-Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms (aka Willing Workers on Organic Farms)
Could some one give more info on WWOOF India. http://www.wwoofindia.org/home.htm ++ vjp
Re: [Goanet] RIBANDAR - PANAJI ROAD A DEATH TRAP
Re speed bumps - have witnessed busses just driving over the speed humps without slowing down near Verna Church ... It appears that all the speed humps do is to slow down motorbikes and lower-chassis vehicles like cars. The taller ones like 4WDs, busses and trucks couldn't care a damn, especially if the owners are rich enough to trade-in their vehicles soon enough or the vehicles are not their own. - Original Message From: George Pinto georgejpi...@yahoo.com To: estb. 1994!Goa's premiere mailing list goanet@lists.goanet.org Sent: Mon, 16 August, 2010 2:29:45 PM Subject: Re: [Goanet] RIBANDAR - PANAJI ROAD A DEATH TRAP Aires, won't a few speed bumps do the trick? Inexpensive solution which can be done by the locals (Lions, Rotary Clubs)? George --- On Sun, 8/15/10, Aires Rodrigues airesrodrigu...@gmail.com wrote: The reckless speeding and overtaking by buses on this road especially on the Ribandar – Panaji causeway is a matter of great concern. While buses race, precious lives are being lost. Overtaking is officially prohibited on this stretch of the road, yet the transport and traffic authorities continue to turn a blind eye.
[Goanet] 1 held for highlighting `garbage menace' issue (Times of India)
1 held for highlighting `garbage menace' issue TNN, Aug 16, 2010, 03.55am IST MARGAO: Margao police on Sunday morning detained one Anthony D'Silava who was spreading the Freedom from garbage message by seating on the benches of the Agakhan park, in front of the South Goa Collectorate building, Margao, to mark the Independence day. D'Silava was released after several NGOs from Salcete took out a morcha to the police station. Margao town police inspectorSantosh Desai claimed that Anthony D'Silava was detained to avoid any law order problem. D'Silava, who hails from Velim, had put up posters with several slogans. One of the posters read 'God Gave Us Sunshine, God Gave Us Rains, U Give Us Freedom From Garbage, Don't Watch Goa Going Down The Drain'. Another poster appealed to the chief minister and public works department minister `Digambara Digambara Garbegichem Kitem Tori Kara, Churchill Churchill Ghal More Garbegiche Mill'. Speaking to TOI after his release, D'Silava said It is taking away the freedom of even watching the unfurling of the national flag. I was seating with the message to officials who were supposed to attend the function. It was for finding a solution for the plastic menace in Goa and that solution has to come from the higher authorities. We have plastic bins in villages to collect the garbage. Plastic and tyres are burnt in the open. The solution has to come from higher authorities, as money is required to install a garbage plant. If the question was of a few thousand rupees people would not have asked the government, they would have contributed to the same. Politicians are cooking up stories. I am worried about thermocol and plastic garbage, said D'Silava. By detaining me, police has taken away my freedom. We are not terrorists. I have used the discarded tyres with a message. We in Velim, Assolna and Chinchinim have used the discarded tyres to put up signboards which show the roadsigns, village roads etc, explained D'Silava I am not associated with anybody and not with any group. It is a funny thing that police detains a person who wants to spread a message for a right cause. India is a democratic country and I have the freedom of expressing myself. So also the police had no right to snatch away the Indian National Flag, which I was holding. The Indian Flag act has given me the right. he said. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/1-held-for-highlighting-garbage-menace-issue/articleshow/6317015.cms
[Goanet] Cabinet orders probe into illegal mining (Reuters)
Cabinet orders probe into illegal mining NEW DELHI | Mon Aug 16, 2010 2:06pm IST NEW DELHI (Reuters) - The cabinet on Monday has ordered a probe into alleged illegal mining in the country, Mines Minister B.K. Handique told reporters. Several mineral-rich Indian states say several mining firms operate without necessary licences and approvals. Karnataka, India's second-largest iron ore producer, has banned export of the steel-making raw material, citing illegal mining as a provocation. Orissa in the east has been engaged in a year-long drive against offenders closing several mines, while Goa has said it will clamp down on exports of illegally mined iron ore. (Reporting by Nigam Prusty; editing by Malini Menon) (For more business news on Reuters India click in.reuters.com) http://in.reuters.com/article/idINIndia-50864020100816
