Re: [Goanet] "Lorna is one of Goa's greatest stars and we are making this star known to the world, "

[Francisco Floriano Fernandes]

Hi,

It is nice and surprising to hear that Goa Tourism Development 
Corporation is using our own Konkani Singer Lorna Cordeiro has been 
given an opportunity to promote Tourism in Goa. It is always said that 
truth will always prevail and after long 23 years of waiting the Romi 
Konkani singer like Lorna have a say in the promotion of some 
govt.oriented programes.



Konkani was given an official status by the Goa govt. after the death of 
seven konkani martyrs during the language agitation but the people who 
had sacrificied so much to make the Konkani as the Official Language of 
Goa was given a step motherly treatment and always tamed as the second 
class citizens of Goa. Pedro Ladru and Paskin is treated like outsiders 
but the Vishnu, Shambu and Sushma is always given the oppoortunity and 
first class treatment. Yes we are made to suffer for jobs, 
positions,schemes,and even forced to change our culture, Some
of us were  systematically forced to leave our mother Goa and  settled 
in other countries, WA Wa  what a  Congress Govt. in Goa ? Anyway HAPPY 
GOA DAY FROM MIDDLESEX UK.


Floriano Fernandes.




- Original Message 
From: "goan...@yahoo.co.uk"


Goa ropes in famed Konkani singer to draw tourists
IANS, Aug 16, 2010, 02.52pm

lorna cordeiro  konkani singer

[Goanet] Echoes?

[Frederick Noronha]

Echoes from a recent Goanet debate? FN

QUOTE

Madhav reported a recent high-level meeting between the RSS and
Jamaat-i-Islami. After two and one half hours, he said, “we had made
clear” to them that “our whole thesis is that pluralism shall be
respected and all religions are equal.” But, “this was not acceptable
to them.”  They said Muslims cannot accept the idea that “all paths
[to god] are true.”  “We embrace all … all are true.” So you see, this
is the true Indian culture, all embracing, all accepting, all
inclusive.  Those kinds of Muslims are the ones who refuse to accept
that other paths are equal to theirs; they are not Indian, because
this exclusivity is not the true Indian culture. With this he returned
to the 5,000 year Indian culture, the essence of India, “the soul of
India,” Hindu civilization, which is what Hindutva stands for.

http://www.sas.upenn.edu/~dludden/RSS%20Public%20Diplomacy.htm

ENDQUOTE

[Goanet] Bhakti bags fifth prize in Poland

[Bhakti Kulkarni]

Kindly publish following news item in your esteemed publication and 
oblige...BHAKTI.




Goa Carbon Limited Brand Ambassador and Asian Under 18 Girls Champion 
Bhakti Kulkarni of Goa bagged fifth prize in the World Junior (Under 20) 
Girls Chess Championship held at Czarna, Poland today. Bhakti  defeated 
Katerzyna Adamowicz of Poland in the last round to score 9 points in 13 
games.


Bhakti ,playing for the first time in the World Junior Championships 
gave a fantastic performance in Poland. She will add 30 Elo points to 
her 2249 points . With her gold winning performance in China, Bhakti is 
expected to reach 2300 points in the next rating list.


World Chess Federation’s Head of Trainers’ Commision Grandmaster Adrian 
Mykhalchishin was all praise for Bhakti’s game. “This girl has a great 
future,” commented the veteran who had crossed swords with the likes of 
Kasparov and Karpov. The Grandmaster, at the end of the tournament 
presented Bhakti with some secret Russian analysis in the Sicilian 
Defence which Bhakti  plays.




--
National Junior Girls Chess Champion
Goa,India.

[Goanet] ALEXYZ Daily Cartoon (19Aug10)

[alexyz fernandes]

***  Choosing a Career  ***

"I'll be a Politician...or join the Police...Easy Money 'N' you can get 
away with anything...even"



To enjoy the visual cartoon please visit: www.alexyztoons.com
Site sponsored by www.goasudharop.org

Re: [Goanet] Goanet Digest, Vol 5, Issue 870

[mary silveira]

Hello,
My husband and I enjoyed the video of Xavier Gomes, song Honrat Ami 
Zunvenkar. Is there any way I can get in touch with him, because my 
husband recognized  him from his childhood days, What a small world, My 
husband wants to give him a surprise call.



Dev Borem Korum,

Mary Silveira,
President
Quebec Goan Association

[Goanet] Workshop on ‘Khell-Tiatr’ to be hel d

[Tiatr Academy Goa]

Workshop on ‘Khell-Tiatr’ to be held


Kala Academy Goa in collaboration with Tiatr Academy of Goa (TAG) will 
organise a workshop on ‘Khell-Tiatr’ on Sunday, 29th August 2010 from 10 
am to 1 pm at the Black Box, Kala Academy Goa, Campal, Panjim.


There is a need to preserve the Goan Khell-Tiatr in its true form and 
therefore the need to organise such a workshop arises. Nowadays there is 
a lot of confusion in the minds of tiatr lovers about the format of 
‘Tiatr’ and ‘Khell-Tiatr’. Kala Academy and TAG feel that these two 
distinct forms should be preserved the way they were staged in the past.


Shri.Antonio Moraes, Shri.Vitorino Pereira, Shri.Patrick Dourado and 
Shri.Ligorio Fernandes, the veteran artistes from the field of 
‘Khell-Tiatr’ will guide the participants. Those interested are 
requested to confirm their participation on or before 27th August 2010 
by phone nos: 2230738 and 2230739.


‘Khell-Tiatr’ lovers are requested to take advantage of this Konkani 
dramatic form called ‘Khell-Tiatr’.





   Victor de Sa
Member Secretary

[Goanet] Dance Competition on Songs of National Integration

[tomazinho cardozo]

Dance Competition on Songs of National Integration
Twenty Schools to Participate

All Goa Inter Schools Dance Competition on Songs of National Integration 
organized by Kala Mogi, Candolim in collaboration with Dalgado Konknni 
Academy and Tiatr Academy Goa will be held on Monday, 23rd August, 2010 
at 9.30 a.m. sharp at the DMK auditorium of Kala Academy Panjim. In all 
20 schools are participating in the competition.


The purpose in organizing the Dance Competition on Songs of National 
Integration is to attempt to inculcate values of patriotism in the 
students through song, music and dance.


The Participating schools are: Holy Spirit High School, Margao, Little 
Flower High School, Calangute. St. Thomas Boy’s High School, Aldona. St. 
Anthony’s High School, Guirim, St. Xavier’s High School, Moira, St. 
Michel’s High School, Anjuna. St. Francis Xavier’s High School, Peddem, 
Mapusa, Institute of Instruction High School, Panjim, Assagao Union High 
School, Assagao, Rosary High School, Dona Paula, Almeida High School, 
Ponda, Sacred Heart of Jesus High School, Anjuna, Holy Cross Convent 
High School, Siolim, G. S. Amonkar Vidya Mandir, Mapusa,  Lourdes 
Convent High School, Saligao,  Fatima Convent High School, Margao,  Holy 
Cross High School, Bastora, Mushtifund High School, Panaji, Auxilium 
High School, Caranzalem and St Joseph’s High School, Arpora.


 The following prizes for best performances will be awarded:-
(1)   1st Prize – Rs. 5,000/- plus trophy.
(2)   2nd Prize – Rs. 3,000/- plus trophy
(3)   3rd Prize – Rs. 2,000/- plus trophy.
Besides all participants will be given ‘Certificates of participation’.

Refreshments will be provided to the participants of every group after 
their performance is over. To and fro transport will also be provided 
for the participating schools.


The participating schools are requested to report to the venue of 
Competition on time.




Tomazinho Cardozo
Kala Mogi, Candolim

[Goanet] IMAGO(Film Appreciation Club) Session 5- "ACTING"- 20th August, 5.30 pm @ Gallery Gitanjali

[Goanet A-C-E!]

The fifth session of the film appreciation course 'Imago: The Language 
of Film', to be held at Gallery Gitanjali, Fontainhas on Friday August 
20th 2010, 5:30 pm.

The Topic for discussion is:ACTING

The session will look at the pivotal role that actors play in fulfilling 
and interpreting the director's vision of the film.


To reg. call 9823572035 / 9423316395

Would be grateful if you could enter the above in your events section 
for Wednesday, Thursday & Friday. Thank You!


--
Thanks & Regards
Miriam Koshy
Gallery Gitanjali
E-212,31st January Road,
Fontainhas,Panjim,
Goa-403001
India
www.gallerygitanjali.com
00919823572035

[Goanet] Independence Day at St. Xavier’s

[ST. XAVIER'S COLLEGE OF ARTS, SCIENCE & COMMERCE -MAPUSA - GOA - INDIA - 403507 (0832-2262356-www.xavierscollege-goa.com)]

Independence Day at St. Xavier’s

To mark the 64th year of India’s Independence, St. Xavier’s College, 
Mapusa, organized Independence Day Celebration with the unfolding of the 
tricolour and inspecting the Guard of Honour, followed by a Cultural 
Programme based on the theme: “Ekvottam Poriavoronn Samballum-ai”. 
Other items consisted of patriotic group songs by NSS/NCC students, 
Taakat Vatham ki Hamse Hai, a poem “Indian Oneness” composed and recited 
by Alisha Nazareth.


Prof. Aliya Agha and a student, Ms. Sweta Mahale, spoke on the occasion. 
 A wall paper designed by Women’s Cell as also inaugurated.


The Principal, Dr. (Fr.) Walter de Sá, in his speech highlighted the 
role of some prominent Goans who took part in the Quit India Movement 
and set an example for us to be patriotic and nationalistic.


He also focused on the importance of education in moulding the character 
and, thus, empowering to become responsive citizens.


The programme ended with March Past by the Girls and Boys NCC units, and 
a vote of thanks by the General Secretary, Mr. Salil Rao (TYBBA).

[Goanet] Goan Voice UK: Daily Newsletter: 18 Aug 2010. Highlights

[Eddie Fernandes]

UK: Couple sell home to fund Goa trip. Photo.

Canada: Wayne Fernandes retires from national Field Hockey team. Photo. 

Illinois: Artist: Allan deSouza: The Farthest Point. Photo.

Freida Pinto makes cover of The New York Times Style Magazine. Photo 

New York Times: Looking for Baby Sitters: Foreign Language Skills a Must

Goa has 'poor implementation of RTI'

Goa: 5 restaurants lose licenses for subletting to foreigners

Indian community in Russia shocked at Solomein's conviction in Goa

Kuwait: Benaulim crowned champions in football tournament

Goa Activists corner town planner over DLF project

Workshop for Goa immigration police

Death: Monia Michelle Nyamanga (ex-Mombasa, Kenya). 

UK: TV & RADIO HIGHLIGHTS 

For full details go to
http://www.goanvoice.org.uk/newsletter/2010/August/2010_August_18.html

[Goanet] World Goa Day 2010 - A goodwill Message.

[goanint]

o
 
rabindra pimenta 
World Goa Day 2010 - A goodwill Message.10 10:
>
> 
>World Goa Day 2010 - A goodwill Message.
>
>
>World Goa Day 2010 is being celebrated worldwide on 20th August, 2010, to mark 
>the historic inclusion of Konkani language in the VIIIth Schedule of the 
>Indian 
>Constitution, hereby making Konkani the official language of the State of Goa. 
> It is a great day of rejoicing and jubilation.  And we deem it our good 
> fortune 
>to be a part of this great event.
>
>
>We recall with gratitude the contributions of a leader of great calibre, Mr. 
> Rene Baretto, who strove continuously to bring about unity among global 
> Goans. 
> And today, we can see that, World Goa Day, which is celebrating it's 10th 
>Anniversary is getting more and more popular with each passing year.   With 
>all 
>these good things happening, let us all join in the celebrations and express 
>our 
>solidarity with Goa and Goans worldwide and strive to foster unity among all 
>Goans.
>
>
>Even as we stand,  the Curtorim Village Group, pledges its whole hearted 
>support 
>to the worldwide celebrations of World Goa Day 2010, and wishes 
>the organizers of the various events associated with World Goa Day all 
>success. 
> In addition, we also wish to express our solidarity  with Goa and Goans and 
> vow 
>to work together to foster the Goan Unity in all walks of life.  Let's come 
>together as one for the love of Goa and Goans!  Cheers!!!
>
>
>Viva World Goa Day!  Viva Goemkarancho Ekvott!!  Viva Goa!!!
>
>
>Warm regards and best wishes,
>for CURTORIM VILLAGE GROUP Admin Team
>
>
>Rabindra Pimenta  Percival De Costa
>Administrator   Co-Administrator, Concept & Designer
>
>
>0
>
>
>
>
>
>
>


  

[Goanet] Indian independence Day

[anesimo56]

Dear Goanetters

Gandhi would have committed suicide if he was alive today. He had a 
vision for Independent India, Not that of mass CORRUPTION, POVERTY, 
CASTEISM, BAD GOVERNANCE and INDiSCIPLINE. He would have handed over 
the country to BRITISH for administration.


NEHRU could not get the NOBLE PRIZE because of INVASION OF GOA! It was 
a curse on him and others who planned it as all of them died soon after.


50th anniversary of INVASION of GOA this year.A day of mourning or 
celebrations!


Jai Ho India!

Cheers

Re: [Goanet] Can Jose Pereira be anti-Hindu?

[Santosh Helekar]

--- On Wed, 8/18/10, U. G. Barad  wrote:
> 
> Concluding line used by Fr. Ivo confused me more on Catholic religion >after 
> reading contradictory statements which are available at: 
> >http://www.seesharppress.com/20reasons.html 
> 
> Hope Fr. Ivo trashes out all the 20 points written against
> Christianity as religion in the web-link provided herein above. 
> 

Here are 6 good reasons to convert to Christianity:

http://christianity.about.com/od/newchristians/p/whychristianity.htm

Here is why one might want to abandon Hinduism:

http://www.infidels.org/library/modern/ramendra_nath/hindu.html

Cheers,

Santosh


  

Re: [Goanet] Caste and Creed

[Santosh Helekar]

--- On Tue, 8/17/10, Nascy Caldeira  wrote:
> 
> Vasant has delared he does not believe in caste and or
> casteism, he is just born into it. He is a good man.. I
> accept that. 
> 

Nascimento,

Are you a good man? Do Vasant and Sameer believe you are a good man?

Cheers,

Santosh

--- On Tue, 8/17/10, Nascy Caldeira  wrote:
>
> Santosh, (the pretender Agnostic)
> 
> Why should I tell anyone, anything. I have written to the
> Forum. 
> 
> Vasant has delared he does not believe in caste and or
> casteism, he is just born into it. He is a good man.. I
> accept that. 
> 
> But U Santosh the twister has made no such declaration.
> Why? because U are a Casteist?
> Or are you a Sudhir masquerading as a brahmin or neo
> brahmin?
> 
> I am not particularly interested in what U are. I am
> interested in forging a Casteless Society in India. And as
> for me, I am who I am. Not a Casteist!
> A concerned Indian for the welfare and freedom of the
> masses from Dominating Castes.
> 
> I hope YOU will do likewise.
> 
> Nascy Caldeira
> 
> --- On Wed, 18/8/10, Santosh Helekar 
> wrote:
> > Nascimento,
> > 
> > I know the truth. I think it hurts you, not me. Why
> are you
> > afraid to tell Vasant and Sameer that truth about
> yourself?
> > Can you please answer my question for them?
> > 
> > Cheers,
> > 
> > Santosh
> > 


  

Re: [Goanet] Can Jose Pereira be anti-Hindu?

[Frederick Noronha]

On 18 August 2010 10:37,  wrote:

> Hindus believe that all religions are equal, which
> is totally wrong.

Nothing "totally wrong" about this. To my mind, it fits in perfectly
well with a polytheistic religion (if Hinduism can be called a
'religion'... I see it more as a coalition of religions and beliefs).

Likewise, I see nothing wrong with Fr Ivo believing that his faith is
the only true road to salvation. This is obviously the required belief
for a monotheistic faith like his.

It is one thing to expect all religions be treated equally before law
http://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20100710/local/hindus-seek-pope-s-intervention-to-bring-equality-of-religions-in-malta

And quite another thingy to expect that believers in different
religions are going to adapt their beliefs to suit what seems "right"
and "egalitarian" in a 21st century context!

This is an argument that sounds very logical (from the RSS), but I
can't understand how Vaidya expect another religion to change its
basic characteristics to suit his demands:
"They accept the unity of God but they divide the populace into
Momins, Kafirs, Christians, heathens. The point is that Christianity
as well as Islam should accept the declaration adopted by the UN
Millenium Peace Summit in August last year at New York which says that
all religions are equal and condemn violence in the name of religion."

I think the religious perspective is one thing, while the
political/Constitutional position is another. I disagree with
Santosh's attempts to mix both up, or the suggestion that one's
religious views would be decided by the State's approach to a
[parallel] matter. FN

Re: [Goanet] Can José Pereira be anti-Hindu?

[Ivo]

From: "Frederick Noronha" 

On 17 August 2010 23:00, Santosh Helekar  wrote:


Why is "all religions are equal" a wrong concept in a
secular country?


You seem to be mixing up issues here between what is a practical
policy for a secular State (particularly one like India) to adopt, and
what Fr Ivo (as a believer in a monotheistic religion) has a right to
personally believe if he so chooses.

I've made my point. Gnight. --FN


*It is wrong what Santosh is trying to say: In an interfaith dialogue 
each believer brings forward his/her own faith and scriptures, without 
trying to impose but only exposing. Each one is convinced of the truth of 
his/her own religion. In the religious pluralism, one cannot say that all 
religions are equally good. The aim of the dialogue is to learn from each 
other and contribute for a better society.

Regards.
Fr.Ivo

Re: [Goanet] Can Jose Pereira be anti-Hindu?

[icsouza]

Dear Dr.U.G.Barad,
You sent me the link which I read and just laughed at the poor writer, because 
Christianity is the opposite of what he wrote. There is no need to thrash out 
all those 20 points. Nothing is true. If he left Christianity for those 
reasons, he did well following his own conscience. In short, I can tell that he 
never lived Christian principles nor came to know what Christianity really is. 
Dear Dr.U.G.Barad, you are a cultured man, do not go by what you are reading in 
that link. Be critical. Also do not mislead the Goanetters with your 
anti-Christian postings.
Regards.
Fr.Ivo

 "U. G. Barad"  wrote: 
> In reply to a question "Why is "all religions are equal" a wrong concept in
> a secular country?" (Goanet Digest, Vol 5, Issue 872, Message: 10, date:
> Tue, 17 Aug 2010) Fr. Ivo summed up saying ".Not all routes are equally
> good, not all scientific theories are equally good, not all therapeutic
> drugs are equally good. All religions cannot be equally good..." and lastly
> he concludes saying ".Why is it that so many intellectuals have chosen
> Catholic religion".
> 
> Concluding line used by Fr. Ivo confused me more on Catholic religion after
> reading contradictory statements which are available at:
> http://www.seesharppress.com/20reasons.html 
> 
> Hope Fr. Ivo trashes out all the 20 points written against Christianity as
> religion in the web-link provided herein above. 

Re: [Goanet] Why controversy?

[Ivo]

From: "U. G. Barad" 

Fr. Ivo while concluding his posting on subject titled "Why controversy?"
(Goanet Digest, Vol 5, Issue 863, Message: 11, dated: Mon, 16 Aug 2010)
wrote: "I do admire him. An apology is required. Such an artist,
musicologist, theologian, indologist, polyglot does not deserve such an
ill-treatment".

My response: Fr. Ivo paying his respect to Prof. Jose Pereira is quite
appreciating. It would have been nice if Fr. Ivo was to specify from whom 
he
expects/expected apology rather than just writing "An apology is 
required".

***Dear Dr.U.G.Barad, You are requesting a wrong person to do a wrong thing.
I am not a police man nor a law and order authority. You said  some time 
back that
the government will set aright all the social evils. Now it is up to the law 
and order authorities
to capture the culprits and punish them. If they have conscience, let them 
apologize to our good Friend,
Prof.Dr.José Pereira, whom they have threatened to kill by decapitation... 
The spokeswoman said that
she had no connection with those who came up with threats to the members of 
the Xavier Historical Centre.
Who knows it? I found her a simpleton, when she spoke publicly: "I am not 
learned, but from the LITTLE that
I read of the Scriptures I can say that your interpretation is TOTALLY 
WRONG!"... Was it wrong? She was
challenging a man of authority in Hindu Scriptures. Therefore, whoever has 
insulted Prof.José Pereira should apologize.
If you have any connection with them, you can help the law and order 
authorities.

Regards.
Fr.Ivo


Fr. Ivo's above high-lightened write-up forced me to ask his views on the
painting displayed at:
http://www.newsofap.com/newsofap-6248-25-jesus-christ-with-cigarette-beer-ne
w-delhi-school-testbooks-show-newsofap.html
***I could not get the painting from the server. But my answer would be as 
follows: What is the purpose of painting Jesus with cigaretter and beer (I 
do not know what else is there)? Jesus was drinking wine together with other 
Jews, but he was not smoking cigarette (no mention at all). The question is: 
What is the intent of the artist? Is it to insult him? It is not historical. 
Or is it to show him as a revolutionary? Jesus was dining with people of all 
kinds, even sinners (tax-collectors), for Jesus came to save all sinners. He 
was a revolutionary in his ways, and therefore, if it is to show that Jesus 
was human (though he is the Son of God), and was mingling with the people, 
yet distancing from them, I would have no problem...
As I said, art is to be interpreted. But if it is to show him as a 
"drunkard", that would not be historically accurate. We know from the 
Gospels, in the parable of the children in the market place,  that he was 
called a "drunkard and a glutton"  (cf. Lk 7:34: "The Son of Man has come 
eating and drinking; and you say, `Behold, a glutton and a drunkard, a 
friend of tax collectors and sinners"; see Mt 11:16-19), because Jesus was 
behaving normally with the people as a normal man, yet people could see in 
him Master, Messiah and God. He was questioned, when he said: "The Father 
and I are one." Once again the people picked up stones to kill him. Jesus 
said, "At my Father's direction I have done many good works. For which one 
are you going to stone me?" They replied, "We're stoning you not for any 
good work, but for blasphemy! You, a mere man, claim to be God." (cf.John 
8:12). Yes, he was really God.

Regards.
Fr.Ivo

[Goanet] Goa news for August 19, 2010

[Goanet News Service]

Goa News from Google News and Goanet.org
Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories.

*** Cairn India up 1.2% on Sesa Goa open offer - Economic Times
Yt8CLWziA
http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNGy0KJxxP6QKUgaOKbHa21Q4Z8jUA&url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/Stocks-in-News/articleshow/6329416.cms

*** Goa ropes in famed Konkani singer to draw tourists - Times
of India
 known as the nightingale of the state -- will now play the ...
http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNE8HawrUboOCElGAZ6yK4nQqc5iKQ&url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Goa-ropes-in-famed-Konkani-singer-to-draw-tourists/articleshow/6319264.cms

*** Shocked Karnad resigns from Goa's Golden Jubilee panel -
Hindustan Times
ndustan TimesPTI Renowned actor and playwright Girish Karnad has
resigned from Goa's Golden Jubilee Development Council
expressing shock over state government's silence ...
http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNEyeHC2COccA989I-yumEPnxow9LQ&url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/Shocked-Karnad-resigns-from-Goa-s-Golden-Jubilee-panel/Article1-587871.aspx

*** Nifty in tight range; SKS Micro, Sesa Goa most active -
Moneycontrol.com
ews/Nifty-tests-5400-Cairn-Sesa-Goa-down-on-stake-buy/articleshow/6320919.cms">Nifty
tests 5400; Cairn, Sesa Goa down on stake buy
http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNEAwQ6IcxwL9ANf0KDv5AgRj8-B_Q&url=http://www.moneycontrol.com/news/local-markets/niftytight-range-sks-micro-sesa-goa-most-active_478837.html

*** Mechanised fishing on Goa shores impact traditional
fishermen - Daily News & Analysis
ily News & AnalysisPlace: Panaji 
http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNFe2HEPVrxbnoC-4XEWUDI8bJvwyw&url=http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_mechanised-fishing-on-goa-shores-impact-traditional-fishermen_1425089

*** Rajtilak Naik to Head Photo Journalist Association Goa -
Daijiworld.com
ijiworld.comBy Our Special Correspondent Panaji, Aug 18: The
Photo Journalist Association Goa in collaboration with the
Department of Information and Publicity ...http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNE2jwADa_euTvGUiQh4ylV9RyHZlA&url=http://www.daijiworld.com/news/news_disp.asp?n_id=83595&n_tit=Rajtilak+Naik+to+Head+Photo+Journalist+Association+Goa

*** Kamat's remarks on Nehru, Bandodkar create new row - Sify
fyGoa Chief Minister Digambar Kamat has triggered a major
controversy here by blaming first prime minister Jawaharlal
Nehru and state's first chief minister ...http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNHfgz1M3aZtzJsUvAvch5oAAOBvjA&url=http://sify.com/news/kamat-s-remarks-on-nehru-bandodkar-create-new-row-news-national-kirnabgjfdg.html

*** No contaminated fish in Goan waters: Scientist - Times of
India
mes of IndiaPANAJI: NIO fisheries scientist Baban Ingole ruled
out the migration of fish contaminated by the oil spill off
Mumbai coast to Goan waters, ...http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNHcyQKmFGLKWTwlOhYkTuktq84i-A&url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/No-contaminated-fish-in-Goan-waters-Scientist/articleshow/6328338.cms

*** Couple sell home to fund Goa trip - Northamptonshire Evening
Telegraph
rthamptonshire Evening TelegraphA couple have sold their
comfortable home in Rushden to fund a trip to the slums of Goa
where they will care for children living in ...http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNG5SGZx9YiNmDxwOSRJ26eaYYl3DQ&url=http://www.northantset.co.uk/news/Couple-sell-home-to-fund.6481544.jp

*** Landslide hit Konkan rail services - Sify
umbai Konkan railway route were disrupted Wednesday following a
landslide near Ratnagiri in Maharashtra. ...http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNEnHAYZp6d-YwvOtxfCS8DFLpJrOQ&url=http://sify.com/news/landslide-hit-konkan-rail-services-news-national-kismkeeedeb.html


Compiled by Goanet News Service
http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php

Re: [Goanet] Our Consulates.

[Pandu Lampiao]

Same with the Ottawa hi-commission: excellent service. They even call
you back. 9-on-10 for them.

Incidentally, have you used the Kanadian consular services overseas?
Let me tell you, 6/7-on-10!!! Trust me.

I heard they even take 'hafta' in Delli for doing big jabs!! Not in
notes, mind youin antiq*es! That way, they do not get caught. If
anyone had proof, that would be scandalous back home!

Ofcourse, this is besides being raci(t and discriminatory. And the
USdon't even mention

m Fernandes  wrote:
> I agree with Eric on New York consulate.
>
> If someone asked me ten years ago about the level of customer satisfaction
> at the  NY Indian consulate, I'd give it a miserable score of 2 out of 10.
>
> However, in 2010, it's an entirely different situation. Now I'd give it 9
> out of 10.
>
> The NY consulate out-sourced the application collection, fee processing,
> passport, document checking and validation to a third party at a totally
> separate location in Manhattan.
>
> Further, you go online, fill in your details, print the application, pay
> fees, take a desired appointment date and time and you are done. The is no
> manual intervention.
>
> On the appt. date, you simply drop off your documents and pick up your stuff
> a few hours later the same day. No long waits and other awful stories to
> deal with.
>
> All OCI application processing was done online. I had to make just one
> visit.
>
> Great Service @ NY consulate.
>
> Jim F
> New York.
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Aug 17, 2010, at 9:24 AM, eric pinto  wrote:
>
>>  Counter staffers are poorly  paid local recruits.  Most do not possess
>> visa/residence documents and depend on the job for continued legal stay in
>> the
>> West.
>>  My OCI card application was accepted online.  A message from Delhi
>> directed me
>> to the New York  Consulate.  I managed to lose the index number, yet they
>> pulled
>> out the document in a flash.  Good service.      Eric.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> 
>> From: Alice Gouveia >
>> 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.
>>

Re: [Goanet] Please identify this popular Tiatriste

[norman noronha]

Mrs. Sabina - Wife of late Greg

 
Norman



 
> Date: Wed, 18 Aug 2010 10:54:23 -0700
> From: stephendedi...@yahoo.com
> To: goanet@lists.goanet.org
> Subject: Re: [Goanet] Please identify this popular Tiatriste
> 
> MRS Sabina
> 
> 
> 
> - Original Message 
> From: JoeGoaUk 
> To: goa...@goanet.org
> Sent: Tue, August 17, 2010 10:09:40 PM
> Subject: [Goanet] Please identify this popular Tiatriste
> 
> Please identify this Tiatrist
>  
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauktiatr5/4901437401/sizes/z/
> 
>  
> 
>  
> 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] Cong ticket or not Valanka in the fray

[Camillo Fernandes]

Ignatius Xavier wrote :  
To: goanet@lists.goanet.org
Subject: [Goanet] 'Cong ticket or not, Valanka in the fray'
Message-ID: <493193.25507...@web94903.mail.in2.yahoo.com>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1
 
Churchill bab, you are making a grave mistake by portraying only your daughter 
Valanka as candidate of Benaulim constituency. You should also push your son 
and 
wife too, as we ignorant Goans need leaders like you, who can change the 
parties 
as and when you like, but will never leave the aam admi.
 
Ignatius Dias
Agassaim/UAE

 

Comments :  Camilo Fernandes

 

Yes, Churchill bab is surely making a grave mistake by portraying his daugher 
Valanka as Benaulim constituency candidate come what way but must also enter 
his other family members in other constituencies.   After all he is 
indispensable, a true patriotic Goan and sincere Goan leader!!!  However as in 
the past he should not make statements that he did not want to be in politics 
but was forced into it and call Goans names and later on deny.  If he is 
wanting his daughter or any other family member to be in politics it is only 
for his own selfish motives and to  amass more wealth.

 

Valanka spoke in agreement with her father's assessment about her. "My
work will do the talking first and only then you may cast your votes
in my favour," she said.

 

Like a true politician, Valanka will speak loud and clear about protecting and 
saving Goa, but the moment she,  if elected will be a different person 
altogether and all her promises disappear.  When things go right for them they 
will sing the praises of the ruling party and no sooner things go wrong abuse 
the party and search for another party.  The Goan voters should see through the 
game and make sure they cast votes carefully to deserving candidates and teach 
the politicians a lesson that they cant be taken for a ride again.


 

 

 

 
  

Re: [Goanet] United we Stand.

[Tony de Sa]

Like Dan, I too attended with my family. Meant to write about it and was
going to go about it but Dan fore stole me. ;-)

I felt the play was fine. The social messages were strong. Anti caste, Anti
corruption and very much in tune with the scenario of today where
politicians mislead the masses and are re-elected time again and yet again
even though in truth they are unworthy. The social scenario where the feudal
system is crumbling and the social order is changing was well depicted. I
also felt that the audience was more restrained (as befitting the audience
of an English play and upper middle class pretensions as in "we are not
amused") unlike a lively Konkani teatro audience which claps, cat calls,
whistles, asks for encores and so on.

Tomazinho deserves kudos for the fine work he has done. The lead ladies, as
Dan says, were superb.  The sets were great and the lighting did not leave
any thing to complain about.   Intentionally or not, the pig joke suited the
present day's "barrao's" line of thinking (U know who I mean :-0 ) The
comedian Santan who play the role of a deaf person was great and so was the
bhatkar. On the whole the cast did very well and ought to be congratulated.

Kala Mogi should keep up the good work and should be encouraged.

Then there was the usual critic or two who found fault with the accent and
the diction. But then this is India and as long as what was presented was
understandable, and in good Indian English, I personally find nothing wrong
at all. If Indian English is good enough for International call centres,
then what is the problem. If Canada can have a Canadian English and
Australia  Australian English, Scotland and Ireland their own brand of
English,  then why not Indian English?

Kala Mogi, Tomazinho and Irene, We look forward to seeing some more shows.

Cheers

-- 

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] Indian high commission in London

[Camillo Fernandes]

From: "Eddie Fernandes" eddie.fernan...@gmail.com

Subject: Re: [Goanet] Indian visa, PIO and OCI

 
How I wish it was 1910!
 
Re the state of service offered by the Indian High Commission in London,
feast you eyes on this 1 minute 37 seconds video clip:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=llXH-PLMR4Q 
 
and there are more like it ...
 
Eddie Fernandes

 

Comments :  Camilo Fernandes

 

The services offered by Indian High Commisions abroad just like in India are 
never satisfactory and scope for lots of improvements to be done.  I feel due 
to the heavy crowds  thronging these Commissions, they could have an exclusive 
counter where appointments could be booked either online or on phone apart from 
the adding extra counters to the existing ones.  

 

 In India the accepted fact is no matter whether your papers are in order or 
not, it is only money that can get the work done i.e. money talks.  Abroad this 
may not be so, though stray incidents by touts/agents/knowing staff may be 
there. Often  the people themselves are to be blamed for this sorry state of 
affairs.  The same Indians back home and  Indians abroad are a different breed 
altogether.  The reason maybe is when they arrive here they find a different 
disciplined culture and have to adapt to it.  There is discipline everywhere, 
no corruption, politiness, thank you, after you, patiently queing  and please 
are common  terms in use here while back home it is survival of the fittest - 
use your might to board the trains/buses, break queues to be attended rather 
than waiting patiently,  pay bribes  to get work done and  correct a wrong, 
urinate anywhere and throw garbage anywhere  i.e. anyone's backyard except your 
own.  The same even educated Indians while working in Gulf and abroad will not 
dispose of garbage anywhere but in designated places maybe due to discipline, 
fear of strict laws and sign boards in Gulf which shows penalty would be 
levied.  They are totally disciplined and enjoy quality life abroad but when 
they return they revert back to their original self i.e. do any wrong and get 
away with it.  They will respect other countries but treat their own motherland 
as garbage or junk - urinate, spit  and throw rubbish anywhere.

 

I must mention that when I applied online for my OCI , I got very good service 
and got it  by special delivery post within 2 months or so without visting 
London.This was 3 years ago and I hope the service  has remained the same 
or improved.  When I was in Mumbai and had gone to the British embassy, I found 
that they have given all the work regarding visas, etc. to agencies and was 
surprised to see how efficiently they were run.  There was no rush, many 
counters, prompt and  top class service.

 

Dev borem korum.

 

Camilo Fernandes

 

 
  

[Goanet] 'Goenkarancheo Dhirio 2010 ' WORLD GOA DAY

[renebarreto]

Global Goenkars !! 

GOENKARANCHEO DHIRIO
http://worldgoaday2010.blogspot.com/2010/08/world-goa-day-dar-es-salaam.html


Greetings Community ,
 
After last years grand success , The St Xaviers Management Committee in 
collaboration with the DSM Institute, once again present 'Goenkarancheo 
Dhirio  2010 ' .Pls see the attached program which will kick start our 
celebrations in  marking our 118th anniverssary and 10th anniverssary of 
World Goa day to be held  on the 4th of September 2010 . Last year the 
Bardezkars emerged overall  winners but I am sure this year the Shashtikars 
will give them a run for the  prestigious cup.
 
I would  like to thank Vissia Fernandes (Bardez) and Greg Almeida (Salcette ) 
for accepting to take on the overall Captainship for their respective teams and 
wish them the very best in the competition.
 
 My sincere request to all members is to come forward and participate in this 
competition between the North and South of amchem Goa and show off our unique 
 culture and unity 
 
 
Chairman

Savio Fernandes 
The St Xaviers Management Committee in 
collaboration with the DSM Institute.
Goan Alliance of Goan Associations - East Africa 


Together we are putting UNITY back 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] Please identify this popular Tiatriste

[Stephen Fernandes]

MRS Sabina



- Original Message 
From: JoeGoaUk 
To: goa...@goanet.org
Sent: Tue, August 17, 2010 10:09:40 PM
Subject: [Goanet] Please identify this popular Tiatriste

Please identify this Tiatrist
 
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauktiatr5/4901437401/sizes/z/

 

 
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] Polluters must pay up: Ramesh

[Elvino Rodrigues]

The Editor
Herald
Panjim Goa.

Sir,

In the news report by PTI, Mumbai, Environment and Forest Minister Jairam
Ramesh said the Law demands that the "polluters must pay up" (Herald, 15
Aug) in reference to oil slick caused due to collision of the two ships off
the Mumbai coast. He further stated that "The Ministry and the Central
Pollution Control Board are talking to law firms to file a case against the
Shipping Companies involved. He also said the Government is in the process
of assessing the environmental losses and also planning to compensate the
fishermen who got affected.

In line with the above, why not Salgaonkars also should be paying for the
disaster and loss caused due stranding of "River  Princess" off the coast at
Candolim? The same law must be applied and demand from Salgaonkars to
compensate for every loss caused to Government and People of Goa due to
their irresponsibility and negligence.

It is to be noted that every vessel  in the waters world over are insured by
the owners with Insurance Companies for each and every accident and such
losses can be easily recovered by the Owners of the vessels involved from
the Insurance Companies.

Therefore, Government of Goa must penalize Salgaonkars and demand every
loss from them to compensate all the expenses and losses caused due to the
incident.

Cheers

Elvino Rodrigues
Navelim

Re: [Goanet] Our Consulates.

[Jim Fernandes]

I agree with Eric on New York consulate.

If someone asked me ten years ago about the level of customer  
satisfaction at the  NY Indian consulate, I'd give it a miserable  
score of 2 out of 10.


However, in 2010, it's an entirely different situation. Now I'd give  
it 9 out of 10.


The NY consulate out-sourced the application collection, fee  
processing, passport, document checking and validation to a third  
party at a totally separate location in Manhattan.


Further, you go online, fill in your details, print the application,  
pay fees, take a desired appointment date and time and you are done.  
The is no manual intervention.


On the appt. date, you simply drop off your documents and pick up your  
stuff a few hours later the same day. No long waits and other awful  
stories to deal with.


All OCI application processing was done online. I had to make just one  
visit.


Great Service @ NY consulate.

Jim F
New York.

Sent from my iPhone

On Aug 17, 2010, at 9:24 AM, eric pinto  wrote:

  Counter staffers are poorly  paid local recruits.  Most do not  
possess
visa/residence documents and depend on the job for continued legal  
stay in the

West.
  My OCI card application was accepted online.  A message from Delhi  
directed me
to the New York  Consulate.  I managed to lose the index number, yet  
they pulled

out the document in a flash.  Good service.  Eric.





From: Alice Gouveia 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.

[Goanet] Man 'killed by exploding mobile phone'

[goan...@yahoo.co.uk]

 

Friends ... 


Man 'killed by exploding mobile phone'
http://uk.news.yahoo.com/5/20100818/tod-phone-user-killed-by-his-exploding-m-870a197.html


 

rene barreto

Goanworld : http://worldgoan.blogspot.com/
WORLD GOA DAY 20.8.2010 WORLD KONKANI DAY

  WORLD ALLIANCE OF GOAN ASSOCIATIONS 
==


  

Re: [Goanet] Goan saint update: You can help a Goan achieve justice

[Agilio Pereira - Abacus Systems UK Ltd]

Hey George,

What happens if does become a Saint and joins all the other Saints. Do they 
have a club or something that gives them better opportunities whether in Heaven 
or in Hell? Do you know where he is? Heaven or in Hell or are you and all the 
Catholics just guessing. Has he done enough to please God. What do you yourself 
know about him.

Agilio


On 18/08/2010 05:13, "George Pinto"  wrote:

Stunning. In less than two days, nearly 300 hundred signatures! We had hoped to 
have a reasonable number of petition signors to present to the Vatican 
Ambassador (Papal Nuncio) in Washington, D.C. to send to the Pope. You are 
making it happen and as a signor to the petition, you will always be a part of 
history in the Vatican's records for this just cause.

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.

You have made it the People's Petition. Please do not stop. Please forward to 
your friends and family and request them to sign the petition below. You do not 
have to be Catholic or Goan to sign. Thanks to all who have signed so far.

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








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Re: [Goanet] Saree of old....

[Pandu Lampiao]

Here are pictures of Goan dress dug up from fickr.

Girl in a saree
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ezee123/3905847190/

Old Goan dress
http://www.flickr.com/photos/fotoart/2532359183/

Saree top
http://www.flickr.com/photos/fotoart/63787407/in/photostream/

Detailed work on a traditional top..
http://www.flickr.com/photos/fotoart/63787409/in/photostream/

Traditional dress...excellent music from this group if you ever heard them...
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk24/4448343049/

All dolled up eh?
http://www.flickr.com/photos/goanet/2714771682/in/photostream/

Another traditional dress
http://www.flickr.com/photos/goanet/2719890256/in/photostream/

old pictures…bell botoms?
http://www.flickr.com/photos/fredmikerudy/4745802466/

Another essential item of dress
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk5/2466607136/


be Menezes  wrote:
> minus a blouse. I was watching the Heritage Channel on Victorian India;
> it was stated that Annette Akroyd started a school for Hindu girls and
> promptly got them to dress properhmmm cover themselves with a blouse,
> under their Sarees.
>
> These interfering outsiders are responsible, for changing our dress style
> and more importantly for robbing us of our right to have a good glimpse!
>
> Also the more important aspect of the programme was the liaison of an Indian
> sweeper and the wife of an English Lawyer. They were caught in the act. The
> husband beat his wife up to within an inch of her death. The sweeper was
> framed for this and was eventually tried and sentenced to prison in the
> Andaman Islands - in those days a death sentence. An acquaintance of the
> woman, wrote a letter to the Governor years later about this perjury. He did
> not bring the matter up. Upon his death the papers were discovered.
>
> The incident prevented Indian Judges from being upgraded to hear cases
> involving the whites. That's history, now can we revert to the Saree of old,
> without a blouse?
>
> --
> DEV BOREM KORUM
>
> Gabe Menezes.
>

[Goanet] I didn’t know Zuvemkars are called Be nddekars.. JoeGoaUk

[JoeGoaUk]

[Goanet] I didn’t know Zuvemkars are called Benddekars.. JoeGoaUk

ref. Chandorcar Redde (He buffaloes) 
 
==
 
On Jan. 6  Cansaulim/Cuelim, Chandor, Verem Reis Magos 
celebrate 3 kings feast.
 
At Cuelim, the 3 kings come on horse backs
Where as at Chandor, they used to come on baffalloe's back
 
Could it be for this reason, they/Chandor are called REDDE ?
 
Note:
Mind you, there are reports that Cansalcars too used 
REDDE on the feast for the 3 kings.
One of them/king got drowned in Pali Tollem (Velsao Pale) 
 
 
About 430 years ago  the whole of Velsao was also part 
of Cansaulim with just one Church. 
Velsao Church is about 143 years younger than Cansaulim Church.

Velsao Church is about 12 years older than Chandor Church

Cansaulim Church on the 3 kings feast day
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk15/3069671665/
3 kings on horse back
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk16/3175537244/
 
Velsao Church 
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk1/2762833876/
pale Tollem / Lake where one King drowned 
with 3 kings chapel view
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk8/2171531246/sizes/l/
 
 
Chandor Church on the feast day
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukchurches/4250746738/
3 new kings of chandor 2010
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk23/4250736186/
 

More info on village ADD Navam, check here
http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2010-August/197617.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

Re: [Goanet] All Religions for Human Integral Development

[Ivo]

From: "Venantius J Pinto" 

A reasonable description of the human condition and frailties, as well as a
prescient look at what awaits us around the corner.

My suggestion is that both of you, Fr. Ivo and U. G.Barad should try and
meet--and interact. Talk stuff. One thing that is lacking (becoming more
obvious) even here in the US, as told to me last month at a Street Fair by 
an

African-American, after I struck up a conversation with her--is that we
rarely now with strangers as in the past. Wish people in the street.


**We can always talk on the Forum or meet somewhere here. No problem. All 
are keen in solving our own problems before it becomes too late.

Regards.
Fr.Ivo
_

>> "All of us are disturbed

by what is happening in India and in Goa, does it mean that we have no
hope?
What should all of us do? Harp on what is crooked and forget to go 
straight

and progress? If there are scams and scandals among the leaders of the
society, are we stagnant? What can we do in this situation? This should 
be

our question today and always. Even if there are scandals and crimes in
Margao, does it mean that our life will stagnate? What should we do to
renew
the sickly society? That is up for you and for me to answer instead of
dividing ourselves in terms of religion or any other divisive force, when
it
is misundersttod. Let us foster what unites us, shun what divides us...
Regards.
Fr.Ivo 

Re: [Goanet] Can Jose Pereira be anti-Hindu?

[icsouza]

Dear Dr.U.G.Barak, 
Any one of any religion needs help from the State when s/he is poor, weak, 
persecuted (the principle of subsidiarity). When Catholics, Muslims or Hindus 
are persecuted as a religious community, the State has to come to their rescue. 
The State will help the Catholics, Muslims or Hindus that are persecuted. If 
Hindu temples are demolished by anti-social elements, the State will come to 
their rescue. Therefore, it is wrong to say that the State does not look at all 
at the religious identity of the citizens. It can be wrongly interpreted when 
it is the case of Catholic Dalits, for example: The State does not give 
reservation to the poor Catholic Dalits, because Christianity does not accept 
the system of oppressive casteism. But in this case Dalits should be helped 
because they are poor. In case they are rich and powerful, the principle of 
"creamy layer" takes precedence.
Regarding the point of compulsion to believe, Hindus believe that all religions 
are equal, which is totally wrong.
Regards.
Fr.Ivo

 "U. G. Barad"  wrote: 
> 
> In his comments, Fredrick Noronha asks two questions:
> 
> * Can a believer in a monotheistic religion be compelled to believe that
> "all religions are equal"?
> 
> * In what way is a secularism (where the State is expected to be neutral to
> all religions) related to the belief that "all religions are equal" or
> otherwise?
> 
> Answer to 1st question: As far as compelling is concerned, why does Fred
> restrict his question to only a believer in monotheism?  Is he trying to
> saying that a polytheist should be compelled to believe that 'all religions
> are equal'?
> 
> Answer to 2nd question.  I would like to suggest that a secular state is one
> which does not recognize the communal identity (be it religion, caste, or
> whatever) of an individual in its dealings with him/her.  The only
> identities that a secular state would recognize is whether the person is
> rich or poor, strong or weak.  Identified poor person would get state
> assistance in various secular issues (like education, housing, etc.) while a
> weak person would be protected from the strong, if the latter tries to bully
> him/her.
> 
> Best regards,
> 
> U G Barad
> 
> 

Re: [Goanet] Goanet Digest, Vol 5, Issue 873

[Fausto Da Costa]

Comdeian Philip of Kuwait?

JoeGoaUk wrote:
Please identify this Tiatrist
?
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauktiatr5/4901437401/sizes/z/

[Goanet] Can Jose Pereira be anti-Hindu?

[U. G. Barad]

In reply to a question "Why is "all religions are equal" a wrong concept in
a secular country?" (Goanet Digest, Vol 5, Issue 872, Message: 10, date:
Tue, 17 Aug 2010) Fr. Ivo summed up saying ".Not all routes are equally
good, not all scientific theories are equally good, not all therapeutic
drugs are equally good. All religions cannot be equally good..." and lastly
he concludes saying ".Why is it that so many intellectuals have chosen
Catholic religion".

Concluding line used by Fr. Ivo confused me more on Catholic religion after
reading contradictory statements which are available at:
http://www.seesharppress.com/20reasons.html 

Hope Fr. Ivo trashes out all the 20 points written against Christianity as
religion in the web-link provided herein above. 

Best regards,

U. G. Barad

[Goanet] Labour dearth has fishing vessels drop anchor!

[Domnic Fernandes]

Who is controlling Goa? What next?

 

http://www.oheraldo.in/news/Local%20News/Labour-dearth-has-fishing-vessels-drop-anchor/39977.html

 

Moi-mogan,

 

Domnic Fernandes

Anjuna, Goa

Mob: 9420979201

 

 

 
  

Re: [Goanet] Fw: Can José Pereira be anti-Hindu ?

[Santosh Helekar]

Scholars who understand and respect the constitution of India, such as the 
prime minister of India reject the claim that the concept that "all religions 
are equal" is wrong in a secular country. He believes correctly that the 
secular Indian constitution recognizes that all religions are equal. Here is 
his quote from a speech he gave at the South Asian Inter Faith Harmony Conclave:

Please see: http://pmindia.nic.in/speech/content.asp?id=524

QUOTE
When we say our Constitution is secular, we mean that it espouses the 
separation of religion from politics and governance. Equally, it means that the 
Constitution accords equal status to all religious faiths. The idea of equality 
is important
...All religions are equal, just as all human beings are equal. When we view 
each other as equals, we try to live in harmony.
UNQUOTE
..Manmohan Singh, Prime Minister of India

Great thinkers such as Vivekananda and Mahatma Gandhi have also espoused the 
equality of all religions.

Cheers,

Santosh

P.S. BTW, the statements on scientific theories and therapeutic drugs below do 
not make any sense at all, in terms of relevance or analogy.

--- On Tue, 8/17/10, Ivo  wrote:
>
> **By definition, a secular State respects the religious
> rights of all the citizens. It does not define which
> religion is better than the other. It is left to us to study
> it in comparative study of religions. Agnostics cannot
> appreciate nor decide this point. Not all routes are equally
> good, not all scientific theories are equally good, not all
> therapeutic drugs are equally good. All religions cannot be
> equally good. We would not choose any religion, without
> deciding which is good in itself and for us. Even if we are
> born in one religion, we can investigate it. Why is it that
> so many intellectuals have chosen Catholic religion?
> Regards.
> Fr.Ivo
> 

[Goanet] I didn’t know Zuvemkars are called Be nddekars...

[Linken Fernandes]

Of course, I do know the following, but I was hoping
someone else would mention it. Anyway, here goes:

Chandorcar redde (buffaloes).

I am one.

Mog assum!

Re: [Goanet] I didn’t know Zuvemkars are called Be nddekars.. JoeGoaUk

[Edward Verdes]

This was discussed before, kindly check the below links
http://www.mail-archive.com/goa...@goanet.org/msg09588.html

Same is also given here in more details:
http://edskantaram.blogspot.com/2009/07/add-nanvam-name-calling.html

Dev borem korum
Eddie

- Original Message - 
From: "Alfred de Tavares" <

Sent: Wednesday, August 18, 2010 12:03 AM
Subject: Re: [Goanet] I didn’t know Zuvemkars are called Benddekars.. 
JoeGoaUk




Date: Tue, 17 Aug 2010 20:30:35 +0530
> To: goanet@lists.goanet.org
Subject: [Goanet] I didn’t know Zuvemkars are called Benddekars.. JoeGoaUk

> I am curious to know how the list continues.
If Joe, or anyone else who knows, could
complete the series, and also
mention their source, please? Thanks.



Adenda:



Lotlekar -- Bokde/goats

Raikar -- Vag/tigers

Curtorcar-- Sun'nim/dogs



The cognoscenti in the matter pls add on



On to you my yester Moidecar buddy, Tony de Sá



Chacha
  = 

Re: [Goanet] I didn’t know Zuvemkars are called Be nddekars.. JoeGoaUk

[Pandu Lampiao]

Moide-car->colle
Benaule-car--->piche
Mazode-car--->

Since one half of me is Zuvem-car, I always wondered why they were
called bende-carrs: they are sly and cleaveror they are hairy and
twisted?


fred de Tavares  wrote:
>
>
>> Date: Tue, 17 Aug 2010 20:30:35 +0530
>> From: linkenfernan...@gmail.com
>> To: goanet@lists.goanet.org
>> Subject: [Goanet] I didn’t know Zuvemkars are called Benddekars.. JoeGoaUk
>>
>> Joe wrote:
>>
>> I didn’t know Zuvemkar were known as Benddekar
>> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NlxkFHhkxIs
>>
>> All I knew was Cansalkar Chor
>> Venekar Boil
>> Moddgonvkar Undir
>> Bannalkar Pixe
>> Vascokar Makodd
>> etc
>> __
>>
>> I am curious to know how the list continues.
>> If Joe, or anyone else who knows, could
>> complete the series, and also
>> mention their source, please? Thanks.
>
>
> Adenda:
>
>
>
> Lotlekar -- Bokde/goats
>
> Raikar -- Vag/tigers
>
> Curtorcar-- Sun'nim/dogs
>
>
>
> The cognoscenti in the matter pls add on
>
>
>
> On to you my yester Moidecar buddy, Tony de Sá
>
>
>
> Chacha
>

[Goanet] Sabina | Flickr - Photo Sharing!

[Con Menezes]

Remember this??

Blackened Rosa  had   'vhoddle kule ani momem!'
And the song went like this

Aum ani mojem Rosa,
Ami dogaim nasta rumba,
Rosa maca dambun dhorta,
Kai borem dista!

http://www.flickr.com:80/photos/joegoauktiatr5/4901438115/

Re: [Goanet] konkani lyrics

[Edward Verdes]

Lyrics of Mira Mira are available here under songs from various singers song 
no 6.

http://edskantaram.blogspot.com/search/label/Songs%20of%20Various%20Singers

On the same site check Lornas songs...the last song is Maria...

Eddie Verdes

- Original Message - 
To: 

Sent: Wednesday, August 18, 2010 1:05 PM
Subject: Re: [Goanet] konkani lyrics



Hi Domnic,

Could you please let me have the lyrics of:


1)  Meera Meera

2)  Maria Kitlen Sobit Tu Maria

Thanks.

Jemy 

[Goanet] Please identify this popular Tiatriste

[Domnic Fernandes]

The answer is: Mrs. SABINA.

 

Moi-mogan,

 

Domnic Fernandes

Anjuna, Goa

Mob: 9420979201 

 

http://www.goanet.org/post.php?name=News&list=goanet&info=2010-August&post_id=197590
  

Re: [Goanet] United we Stand. . . .

[DAN DRISCOLL]

Ah, Good. I hear it so often in Goan's English usage.* Dev Borem Korum*.

On 8/17/10, Frederick Noronha  wrote:
>
> Kitem zalem? FN
>
> Frederick Noronha
> +91-9822122436
> +91-832-2409490
>
>
> On 17 August 2010 22:09, Dan Driscoll  wrote:
>
> > Went to see this English Translation of a Teatro, at Kala Main Auditorium
> > this Aug 17th evening; and pleased to see that Mr. Thomazino Cardozo was
> > favored with a Full House. Nice work on the part of all, and especially
> Lead
> > Ladies and Set Design.
> >
> > With my two dozen Konkani words and phrases I'm always fascinated by the
> > interogative 'What Happened?'---heard so often from real 'Koncars' when
> > using English. Not a bad Title for Mr. Thomazino's next English Show. . .
> > what would be the rendition in Konkani?
> >
>

[Goanet] Cheers to the First Possible 'People's Panel' contested forthcoming Mapusa Municipal Elections.

[floriano]

Terribly encouraged by the 'Arvind Kerjiwal' and 'Ms. Swati' generated 
discourse  at the Rotary Club Sponsored Manoshanti Hotel recently,  the need 
to make 'Gram Sabhas' at Panchayat level and 'Mohalla Committees' at 
Municipal level stronger to bring in actual DEMOCRACY to this country/state 
where no DEMOCRACY worth it's salt  exists, the PEOPLE OF MAPUSA are 
deliberating among themselves the pros and cons of organizing themselves to 
contest the next Mapusa Municipal Elections on a ' PEOPLE'S PANEL' basis as 
proposed by our 'article' on 'Panel' based elections to the self governing 
bodies.


The said article is available at 
http://www.goasu-raj.org/gen/articles/70.asp


We wish the people of Mapusa all the very best.  If only this attempt is 
made to succeed, the Mapusa Town and most importantly the Mapusa Market and 
the Mapusa River will benefit enormously, as the rotten state of affairs 
presently existing, and which has been existing for decades,  will certainly 
get a breath of fresh air and stop the parallel economy generated for the 
luxury of the individual Council members rather than for the benefit of the 
People of Mapusa.


Needless to say that the People of Mapusa will never opt for anything else 
as and when the power of the people  is demonstrated to work wonders.


A special thank  you to the people of Mapusa  for being the first to embark 
on this very important and sensitive project and wish you God Speed in this 
very serious and constructive decision making process which could be the 
shot in the arm for the whole of Goa.


Cheers
floriano
goasuraj
9890470896
www.goasu-raj.org  for expanded scrolling Party Presentation on the Home 
Page 'Announcements' section.






It is not ENOUGH that GOOD, HONEST citizens  contest elections.
It is not ENOUGH that GOOD, HONEST  citizen voters elect good, honest 
representatives.

GOA urgently needs  'GOOD, HONEST, DISCIPLINED SYSTEM of GOVERNANCE'.
Wherein, even a dishonest person is forced to be good, honest n disciplined, 
or to QUIT.


Only through PPS can such 'good, honest n disciplined system of governance' 
be identified and accepted.


PPS GOA =PEOPLE for POLITICAL SANITY = PEOPLE'S POWER SYSTEM
for a date in 2012

Display the 'PPS' sticker on your vehicle today, to reject political madness 
tomorrow. 

[Goanet] Immigration a Key Concern as Australia Prepares for Election Day (BUT WHAT ABOUT HINDUTWADIS WHO ARRIVE BY PLANE?)

[Ruby]

Goanetters,
Goanetters in Australia ought to request the Government to put an end to 
Hindutwadis who arrive by plane and lord it up in our 'have-a-go' Best Country 
On Earth;  do they fool the bejusus out of us with  Chunari Funari, High Caste 
vegetarianism/veganism, Bollywood-Follywood, affluence, family values, whilst 
covertly conducting Hindutwadi activities.  Unbeknownst to us.  Are Australian 
Dollars funding Hindutva? 
If generous British Billions funded Sewa International (RSS owned) instead of 
earthquake victims. Sneaky stuff. It makes me think. (Be alert but not alarmed 
; ).)  Inform the PM, MPs across the board, Minister for Justice, the Greens, 
Unions, etc. BY EMAIL. ATTACH RELEVANT ARTICLES. Shouldn't we bring it to their 
attention?
http://www1.voanews.com/english/news/asia/Immigration-a-Key-Concern-as-Australia-Prepares-for-Election-Day-100759779.html

The focus on Muslim terrorism, Sri Lankan asylum seekers, drug importation, 
fruit, seed, plant, nuts, dairy, meat, animal products, war criminals, 
holocaust deniers and garden variety criminals. Hindutwa must join this group.

HAPPY VOTING (21 August 2010)
RubyGoes

[Goanet] Goan saint update: You can help a Goan achieve justice

[George Pinto]

Stunning. In less than two days, nearly 300 hundred signatures! We had hoped to 
have a reasonable number of petition signors to present to the Vatican 
Ambassador (Papal Nuncio) in Washington, D.C. to send to the Pope. You are 
making it happen and as a signor to the petition, you will always be a part of 
history in the Vatican's records for this just cause.

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.

You have made it the People's Petition. Please do not stop. Please forward to 
your friends and family and request them to sign the petition below. You do not 
have to be Catholic or Goan to sign. Thanks to all who have signed so far.

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] Only in India, the poor go hungry while grains rot - Opinion

[Ruby]

Goanetters,
http://www.dnaindia.com/opinion/column_only-in-india-the-poor-go-hungry-while-grains-rot_1424373

RubyGoes

[Goanet] NORTEIRO's of NORTH KONKAN & OBC STATUS of EAST-INDIANS......

[Daniel]

Norteiro people are people who live in the former Portuguese colony of North
Konkan ( Bombahia, Bombay, Mobai, New Bombay, Salsette island, Gorai-Manori,
chaul-revadanda, korlai, thane, raigad, vasai, bacaim and Daman & Diu). The
term Norteiro has fallen into obscurity, since the people now call
themselves either East-Indian, Koli or Damanese.

The Kolis & EastIndians did NOT agitate to change the name of Bombay to
Mumbai. The people who changed the name of Bombay to Mumbai are known by the
name Maharashtrians not Mumbaikars. The marathi people have monopolized the
name 'Maharashtrian' for themselves.

The EastIndian have been given OBC status but the people in the District
collectors office have no idea who eastindians are due to which most
eastindians find it difficult to get the OBC certificate.

Norteiros - Salsettians - EastIndians - Mobaikars Websites :

http://www.bombayland.blogspot.com/

http://www.east-indians.com/

Daniel Gonsalves
Bombay.

[Goanet] Goa's music ambassador

[Jazz Goa]

Zezinho Fernanades has represented Goa in 17 countries over the last 25 years, 
making him one of Goa's true music ambassadors. 

Here's a 'samba sampler' of some of the songs that make up his repertoire at 
shows around the world:

http://www.filefront.com/17210005/anoche-marina.mp3/

http://www.filefront.com/17195228/samba-brazil.mp3/



  

[Goanet] Saree of old....

[Gabe Menezes]

minus a blouse. I was watching the Heritage Channel on Victorian India;
it was stated that Annette Akroyd started a school for Hindu girls and
promptly got them to dress properhmmm cover themselves with a blouse,
under their Sarees.

These interfering outsiders are responsible, for changing our dress style
and more importantly for robbing us of our right to have a good glimpse!

Also the more important aspect of the programme was the liaison of an Indian
sweeper and the wife of an English Lawyer. They were caught in the act. The
husband beat his wife up to within an inch of her death. The sweeper was
framed for this and was eventually tried and sentenced to prison in the
Andaman Islands - in those days a death sentence. An acquaintance of the
woman, wrote a letter to the Governor years later about this perjury. He did
not bring the matter up. Upon his death the papers were discovered.

The incident prevented Indian Judges from being upgraded to hear cases
involving the whites. That's history, now can we revert to the Saree of old,
without a blouse?

-- 
DEV BOREM KORUM

Gabe Menezes.

[Goanet] 'Cong ticket or not, Valanka in the fray'

[Ignatius Xavier]

Churchill bab, you are making a grave mistake by portraying only your daughter 
Valanka as candidate of Benaulim constituency. You should also push your son 
and 
wife too, as we ignorant Goans need leaders like you, who can change the 
parties 
as and when you like, but will never leave the aam admi.

Ignatius Dias
Agassaim/UAE

Message: 4
Date: Tue, 17 Aug 2010 00:03:32 +0530
From: Goanet News 
To: "Goa's premiere mailing list, estb. 1994!"
    
Subject: [Goanet] 'Cong ticket or not, Valanka in the fray' (Times of
    India)
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'Cong ticket or not, Valanka in the fray'
TNN, Aug 16, 2010, 04.02am IST

MARGAO: The assembly elections may be two years away but PWD
ministerChurchill Alemao on Sunday sounded the bugle for the battle of
votes opening the election office of daughter Valanka Alemao whom he
once again portrayed as candidate of Benaulim constituency.

Significantly, Alemao made it known, albeit in a veiled comment, that
he may well be scripting a new and dramatic political move in the run
up the elections should Valanka be denied the Congress ticket by the
party high command. He dropped broad hints that if push comes to
shove, he would be compelled to exit from the Congress.

"Congress is a great party, and Sonia Gandhi is a good leader. But in
Goa there are some Congress leaders who act like thorns and create
problems (for me). When these thorns begin to create problems, I am
forced to leave the Congress party. My daughter Valanka will contest
the elections on the Congress ticket. But if she is not given a
Congress ticket, she would still contest on the people's ticket. You
need to have the people on your side to win elections, not the party,
nor the money," Alemao said.

Valanka, addressing the crowd, echoed senior Alemao's assertions. "I
will contest on a Congress ticket. Sonia Gandhi wants women to come
forward and so I am confident she will give me the Congress ticket.
But whether I get the Congress ticket or not, I will definitely
contest the elections," she stressed.

Valanka stated that she decided to plunge into politics on the request
of the people who urged her to "represent us in the state legislative
assembly first and then we will send you to Parliament". She exuded
confidence that her long years of social work would stand her in good
stead at the elections.

Alemao tried to justify Valanka's foray into politics to her natural
inclination towards politics coupled with her attributes conducive to
her political aspirations. "My daughter Valanka knows politics.
Politics has gone into her blood??? When I was an MP she would do the
rounds of Parliament and the Supreme Court to listen to the debates."

Valanka spoke in agreement with her father's assessment about her. "My
work will do the talking first and only then you may cast your votes
in my favour," she said.

Stating that the "the people of Benaulim have a place in my heart",
Alemao senior appealed to the people not to fall prey to "falsehoods
that are being spread (about bad condition of roads in the state)" and
assured that all roads in bad condition will soon be repaired. Urban
development ministerJoaquim Alemao too made a forceful pitch favouring
the Congress ticket for his niece. "Valanka will get Congress ticket
200%," said Joaquim.

Re: [Goanet] konkani lyrics

[Jemy Dsilva]

Hi Domnic,

Could you please let me have the lyrics of:


1)  Meera Meera

2)  Maria Kitlen Sobit Tu Maria

Thanks.

Jemy

[Goanet] Gawas backing illegal sand extraction: panel

[samir umarye]

-- 
Samir Umarye

BICHOLIM, AUG 18
Illegal extraction of sand under Amona Bridge is posing danger to the
bridge, besides destroying farming activities in the area, even as
local MLA Pratap Gawas has termed it a ‘political issue’.
It may be recalled that the illegal extraction of sand under Amona
Bridge is going on since last the four years. Farmers from the area
have also voiced their concern over the issue and termed it as
illegal.
The work of sand extraction is done in the government land and there
are several boats used for the purpose.
When this scribe visited the site, about 30 boats were lined up on the
shore, besides several heaps of sand was also seen at the site.
“This is totally an illegal activity carried out on the government
land and local MLA Pratap Gawas is supporting it,” Devkhadi Tenants
Association Amona Chairman Umesh Parab told Herald.
“About 45 farmers had to abandon farming due to this activity. Not
just this, but also they are involved in clearing the surrounding
forest area and filling it for the smooth movement of the trucks,”
claimed Parab.
After the incident, farmers through a memorandum complained to the
Bicholim mamlatdar. The PWD had brought to the notice of the mamlatdar
that the area adjacent to the road near Amona Bridge belongs to PWD
and transporters are illegally using its area without any permission
from the department.
Further, PWD officials had also submitted that due to illegal use of
government land, which was acquired for construction of the Amona
Bridge, has been continuously deteriorating due to sand extraction.
The department had also stated that there is an apprehension that the
activity will cause damage to the piers and abutment of the bridge.
Bicholim Mamlatdar Pramod Bhat accepting the suggestions of the PWD
had asked the department to construct a barricade or a gate so that
piers of the bridge are not damaged.
He had also ordered to construct a barricade on the mud road
approaching to the main highway so that the unauthorized movement of
vehicles should be stopped from the government land and also the
bridge should not be damaged.
After about five months from passing the order, the PWD constructed
the gates on the land, but failed to lock it.
When this scribe went to the site, the gates were wide open for the
movement of trucks.
“Recently, they build the gates but they never remain closed and this
is just an eye wash,” charged Parab.
When contacted over the phone, Pale MLA Pratap Gawas, who was in
Hyderabad, confirmed that there are about 75 persons, who are involved
in sand extraction.
“The activities are going on some 300 mtrs away from the pillars of
the bridge and might not be termed as a danger for the bridge,” said
Gawas adding “the entire thing has no substance and is politically
motivated.”
“The sand extraction work is going on everywhere in the State and we
cannot target them. The issue is raised by some farmers, who are now
denied money by the sand extractors,” stated Gawas.
When asked about the license of the sand extraction, Gawas said they
don't have any license. “They have applied for the license, but the
work is not harming the bridge,’ he added.
Meanwhile, the farmers have demanded the authorities to look into the
matter and stop the illegal sand extraction work in the area.

[Goanet] Caves in Goa

[Venantius J Pinto]

Has anyone visited all or many of the Goan caves listed at this link.
http://goacentral.com/Goamonuments/caves_in_goa.htm

Feel free to contact me
directly if need be. Don't be shy.

venantius j pinto

[Goanet] Too much red meat may boost heart failure risk

[Con Menezes]

Too much red meat..!
http://www.foodnavigator.com/Science-Nutrition/Too-much-red-meat-may-boost-heart-failure-risk/?c=KlYnp4hkqTAQvI9qQTxl%252BQ%253D%253D&utm_source=Newsletter_Subject&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Newsletter%252BSubject

[Goanet] A Question to Goan NRIs: Are you a Goan or …?

[JoeGoaUk]

A Question to NRIs,   are you a Goan or…?
 
Fact:
Some time ago, I did bring up a case where a Son come to Goa 
from London (see a link below) after many many years only to 
sell off his ancestor’s house.
He even had a min. price tag in his mind and invited best offers 
for his house.
 
And this is not just an isolated case,  there are many such 
cases where legal heirs come down to Goa only to sell their 
share in the ancestors’ house or properties. 
Most  will have no interest in Goa, their birth place,  their motherland, 
their roots etc etc
They have just one thing in their mind –Money, Money and more money.
Sell the house to the highest bidder.
Who you really think these people are -  Goans or ..?
 
This is what exactly Anthony Sylvester asks you and me 
( particularly, London Goans)  in his latest traditional tiatr 
 ‘TUM LONDONKAR vo GOEMKAR?'
 
Elder brother comes down to Goa not because he loves Goa but
for  making more money by selling his share of the ancestors’ house. 
He said  ‘I don’t like Goa’, ‘I don’t like Goan people’ 
‘I am a Londonkar’ ‘I am a Bristish’ 'Make money on the house
and off I go'.. only to come back and deperately look for shelter for himself.
 
Almost all NRI related aspects of Goans including their typical mentality, 
craze for acquiring Portuguese passport, White marriages, 
NRI children/drugs  etc etc  very meticulously brought up in the tiatr.
A good entertainer with strong social message, not to be missed.
 
The tiatr had about 14 songs (solos, duets, Trio and Quartets)
- Two brothers Young Aliston and Aaron starts with the 
opening chorus – the title song
- Wilson (Wilmix) and Sharon on recently held World Cup
She said Argentinians didn’t want to win as they didn’t want
to see Maradona running naked..
- A trio by Michael de Siolin, Seby de Quepem and Manuel Colaco- 
Talked about mega project, garbage problem etc
- A Goan minister look alike Rons (See pic) as a minister says 
‘You ask donations and we give but where this money coming from? 
So we loot’
-  A duet by Lajja and Bushan – see pic
one likes Tiatr the other likes TV Serials
- Office Girl at a Call Centre by Sharon (I like it)
- A solo by Seby on dirty politicians
-  Young Conception on Goan Corrupt Police etc (see pic)
- The writer/Director Anthony Sylvester on tiatrists and musicians who 
run after money deserting the directors in lurch  – see pic
- A duet by Jessie and Manuel as mother-Son - see pic.
where son says money can buy anything
- Solo by Michael de Siolim  explaining ‘Traditional tiatr’ see pic
- Quartet by Fatima, Lajja, Baptist and Bushan- 
Minister tries to cover up Rape by offering huge amount
- Duet by Wilmix (Wilson) and Shaorn as doubting wife
- Young brothers again (Aliston and Aaron) 
Ghanti and Goan, both criticizing each  other.
 
Besides, there were cantos and short songs by the 
4 comedians along the road scene ‘poddo’
 
Other than the above singers/actors, there were others like 
Ben Evangelisto, Hortencio Pereira, Effie, Rosario Botelho, Lipu etc
 
But where is Sabina?
Didn’t see her in her usual Mother, Mauxi or Aunty’s role
Finally spotted in an unique role, 
(took a while to recongnise her though)
As comedian Ben Evangelisto says 
‘when there is no electricity in the house, at night,
 the only way to trace my mother-in-law is by her teeth’
 
See here  what I mean..
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauktiatr5/4901437401/
 
JoeGoaUk top prize for best actor jointly goes to 
Rosario Bothelo, Jessie Dias, Sabina and Baptist
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauktiatr5/4902023640/
 
 
Ok, let the pics do rest of the talking

Sabina, the African girl
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauktiatr5/4901440133/
 
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauktiatr5/4901438115/

Two other English girls – Fatima and Sharon
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauktiatr5/4902026032/
 
Our hero left stranded at London Bridge
A Londonkar fails to come to pick him up, as promised
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauktiatr5/4901438479/
 
Mother (Jessie) with her 3 sons.
Two opted to go to London and the youngest (aaron) 
decides to stay with his mother
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauktiatr5/4901437843/
 
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauktiatr5/4902023064/
 
Jessie, Hortencio and Baptist
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauktiatr5/4901435995/

Sharon – British girl
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauktiatr5/4901436625/
 
Playwright /director singing
 http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauktiatr5/4902025668/
 
A typical duet – Jessie & Manuel
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauktiatr5/4901440401/
 
Londonkar, his wife and the two comedians
Fatima, Rosario, Hortencio and Ben
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauktiatr5/4901439815/
 
Another duet by Bushan and Lajja
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauktiatr5/4903441765/
 
Rons – Goan minister’s role
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauktiatr5/4902026424/
 
New face – Young Conception
 http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauktiatr5/4903441609/ 
‘
Michael de Sio

[Goanet] ALEXYZ Daily Cartoon (18Aug10)

[alexyz fernandes]

***  I Resign from GGJDC: G. Karnad  ***

"Fanatic Groups taking Law in their Hands is not the Culture of 
Liberation! Will Mashelkar resign? Ask Him!"



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[Goanet] Daily Grook #787

[Francis Rodrigues]

DAILY GROOK #787
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BAD LAD
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by Francis Rodrigues




if one's spouse
ties u as a toy,
guess it's 'cos
ur a knotty boy!




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[Goanet] WORLD GOA DAY celebrations and announcements from GWS - Naiorbi, kenya

[goanint]

OO


Please share the WORLD GOA DAY celebrations and announcements 
from  GWS - Naiorbi, kenya
UPDATED here :
 http://worldgoaday2010.blogspot.com/2010/08/world-goa-day-nairobi-kenya.html




Dear Members and Friends,

I trust that Sunday the 22nd of August 2010 is set aside for World Goa Day 
celebrations at the Goan Institute, Pangani.

Holy Mass will be celebrated at 11:30am in the Badminton Court at the Goan 
Institute followed by the feast in the Hall.

Ticket sales close on Friday the 20th of August 2010, please note that there 
will be NO TICKET SALES AT THE DOOR.

Purchase your tickets now, Adults 500/= and Children 300/= Under 5's go free.

There will be a tinto set up for the day, your donations are welcome, please 
drop them off on Saturday the 21st of August 2010 at the Goan Institute 
Conference Room from 2pm.

Raffle tickets are also on sale, fabulous prizes up for grabs like an air 
ticket 



to London! Don't miss out.

See you at the GI on Sunday the 22nd of August 2010!

GOAN WELFARE SOCIETY  
ALLIANCE OF GOAN ASSOCIATIONS - EAST AFRICA

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EAST AFRICAN GOAN CONVENTION - TRANSPORT
From: Goan Welfare Society Nairobi   V


Dear Members and Friends,
 
The GWS has organised a 48 seater bus which will be used to ferry all who 
require transport to the convention.
The return trip will cost 2,000/= per person, the bus will depart on 
Thursday the 9th of September 2010 from the Goan Gymkhana at 8pm. Details on 
the 

return trip will be sent at as we progress with the arrangements.
Kindly book now to avoid disappointment.
 
GOAN WELFARE SOCIETY
ALLIANCE OF GOAN ASSOCIATIONS - EAST AFRICA
 

rene barreto

Goanworld : http://worldgoan.blogspot.com/
WORLD GOA DAY 20.8.2010 WORLD KONKANI DAY

  WORLD ALLIANCE OF GOAN ASSOCIATIONS 
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[Goanet] The Godses of Goanet

[Domnic Fernandes]

The following 'Letter to the Editor' appeared in today's oHeraldo:

 

Cyberspace has become the new killing fields of Goa’s ‘agent provocateurs’ and 
character assassins. Their vicious taunts, like sniper bullets, have felled the 
glitterati of Goa’s modern freedom struggle and pushed the charismatic and 
fiery Dr Oscar Rebello into a ‘Wilde’ rage of resignation. 


The punch line of every character assassin is: ‘It’s not that I love Oscar 
less, but that I love Goa more.’ Oh Goa, how many crimes have been committed in 
thy name… Recently, Goa’s soft spoken braveheart Patricia Pinto was the target 
of a baseless slur, which tormented her into resignation from the TCP 
committee. 


Dear Oscar-bab and Patricia-bai; ask not what Goans can do for you, but what 
you can do for Goa. In this very moment of despair, Goa is looking to your 
leadership. Withdraw your resignations and be reborn in new ‘avatars’ to bachao 
Goa in the true sense. 


Let that be your finest hour. Let not the waft of an unintentional 
whistleblower relegate you to oblivion. Give us an Independence Day gift. Save 
us from this pseudo-democracy that has reached the brink of intellectual 
bankruptcy.

 

http://www.oheraldo.in/newscategory/Letters/13

 

Moi-mogan,

 

Domnic Fernandes

Anjuna, Goa

Mob: 9420979201