Re: [Goanet] Condolences: Reena Martins, Mumbai
Adv. Lazarus Martins, Reena's father, was our friend, colleague and a relative. We condole over his demise. Bennet Paes fly. --- On Thu, 9/9/10, JoeGoaUk joego...@yahoo.co.uk wrote: From: JoeGoaUk joego...@yahoo.co.uk Subject: [Goanet] Condolences: Reena Martins, Mumbai To: goa...@goanet.org Date: Thursday, 9 September, 2010, 10:29 AM Thanks FN, I think, Reena also lost her mother about 6-7 months ago Our heartfelt sympathies to Reena and family Quote: [Goanet] Condolences: Reena Martins, Mumbai Condolences to Reena Martins, journalist from Velim/Mumbai who writes for The Telegraph (Kolkata), whose dad passed away this morning. Reena has shared some of her articles with Goanet, and here's a condolence on behalf of other Goanetters who know her. Her message via Facebook: Dad just passed away this morning. Please pray for his soul. Contact for personal messages: reena martins reenamartins at hotmail.com, 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] Marshall's 'communalism'
Dear Marshal Marshall, I 'm sorry. With your prolonged stay out of Goa, you have totally lost the sense of Goan places and the happenings in that state. You are unnecessarily getting mixed up. Firstly, that Fontainhas vandalism was not in Angola. There is a place in Portugal I guess. The Shiv lingam stolen from the Bishop's house at Altinho is not in Goa either. It is in Portugal. The bomb fiasco during the Narkasur last year was in fact in Macau, not Margao.That controversial CD produced by the BJP government is a fiction created by JC party. In fact for the last decade or so, Goa has been the most peaceful on earth with not a single incident stoking communal tensions. Thanks to the Sanathan Sanstha and the HJS. And how can you claim you aren't communal? Your writings against the HIndu religion are all over. The town in Bahamas is painted with your vitriolic rantings. Haven't you exposed the terrorism and the violence unleased by an organised group, supported by an ideology? (not religion, did you say it actually?) Well. isnt it communalism to expose them? And then you havent attacked individual weaknesses and frailty of some priests, especially in your catholic reilgion. Dont you that they are infact acting in pursuance and adherence of the tenets and discpline of the Catholic church? Next time, you want to reclaim you secular credentials, everytime you attack the fascist forces of unleasing violence as a legitimate answer to any provocation. please manufacture alibis and reasons to paint the victims as villains, to justify this cycle of violence. Thats the only way to be even-handed. Thats the only way you will save your skin and your address being sent to some goons for justified revenge. Best wishes J Mario Fernandes
[Goanet] Goans club to host Konkani musical show
Please publish the link below,Thankyou.Mauricio : : http://www.gulf-times.com/site/topics/article.asp?cu_no=2item_no=384965version=1template_id=36parent_id=16
[Goanet] THE PATHETIC STATE OF OUR ROADS
The roads in Goa are in a pathetic state. It makes driving dangerous and the vehicles too take a beating. Instead of properly maintaining the existing roads we are made to dream of a sea link and highways. If there is proper quality control there is no reason why the roads should be washed away. The government needs to tackle our roads as a priority. The other option is to focus on building more hospitals and morgues to attend to the accident victims. But going by this government’s track record it will do both. It will continue squandering money by giving us substandard roads with no quality control and also making a fast buck by setting up new hospitals. When Mr. Manohar Parrikar was the Chief Minister he had announced a Rs 1000 reward for every pothole shown. What is your offer Mr. Digambar Kamat? You may be unable to show us a 1000 metre stretch of a road without a pothole. Aires Rodrigues T1 - B30, Ribandar Retreat Ribandar - Goa - 403006 Mobile: 9822684372
[Goanet] I-T dept searches premises of major real estate developers
I-T dept searches premises of major real estate developersPTI, Sep 10, 2010, 01.05pm IST http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/topic/search?q=amrapali NEW DELHI: In a major crackdown, the Income Tax department is conducting nationwide searches on more than 70 premises of major real estate developers in the NCR http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/topic/search?q=NCR including Paras and Amrapalihttp://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/topic/search?q=Amrapaligroup over alleged tax evasion. According to sources, more than 450 officers of the I-T department have conducted searches across Delhihttp://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/topic/Delhi, Ghaziabad, Gurgaonhttp://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/topic/search?q=Gurgaon, Goa, Meerut http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/topic/search?q=Meerut, Haridwar http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/topic/search?q=Haridwar, Mussoorie http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/topic/search?q=Mussoorie, Lucknow http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/topic/search?q=Lucknow and Kanpur http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/topic/search?q=Kanpur. The department has also seized huge cash and documents during the searches, sources said. It is a routine exercise and is being done with all real estate companies in Noida. There is nothing abnormal and we are fully co-operating with them (I-T department). We are a law abiding company, Paras Buildtech Vice President http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/topic/search?q=Paras Buildtech Vice President (Sales and Marketing) Harmit Chawla said. The Amrapali group could not be reached for comments. I-T sleuths also conducted raids at the premises of a firm in Ghaziabad involved in import of computer peripherals from Hong Konghttp://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/topic/Hong-Kong. The department also took the help of its various offices located at Agrahttp://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/topic/search?q=Agra, Bulandshahr and some places in Haryana to conduct these searches which are expected to continue till tomorrow. The searches were conducted at the residential premises of these firms too. Read more: I-T dept searches premises of major real estate developers - The Times of Indiahttp://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/I-T-raids-on-premises-of-major-real-estate-developers/articleshow/6529726.cms#ixzz0z7SoUZ6g http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/I-T-raids-on-premises-of-major-real-estate-developers/articleshow/6529726.cms#ixzz0z7SoUZ6g
[Goanet] One in three Indians 'utterly corrupt': Former CVC
Vasant Baliga brought the following to our notice: http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/One-in-three-Indians-utterly-corrup t-Former-CVC/articleshow/6518255.cms I think the vigilance commission consists of three members. So, who of them is corrupt? Similarly, the election commission consists of three members. So, who of them is corrupt? Etc., etc. Best regards, U G Barad
[Goanet] Goans and September 11th?
Yes. We Goans care! And for good historical reason. From my personal perspective, as coming from Goa, I wrote this little summary to share with those invited to our Joseph Naik Vaz Institute inter-religious event for Peace so that you can understand that all this is personally meaningful for me - there are good historical connections that we can build on, whether we are of this faith or that faith: On Saturday, September 11, at 12 noon, I am organizing a gathering of my Hindu friends from Badarikashrama of San Leandro, a Tibetan Buddhist group of refugees whom I have always strongly supported, a Sikh representative, Muslims, and people of other faiths and beliefs. The gathering will be in in the Park near Berkeley High School, at the corner of Allston Way and Martin Luther King Way to express each of our strong sentiments for peace and tolerance. These representatives of their faith will say a few words, will do a reading from their own Sacred Scriptures about peace and love, chant a prayer or sing a hymn. We will have simplicity and concern, and it will be only for an hour. It is all very informal - people sharing thoughts, readings from the Scriptures, chants etc. Short and to the point. The Tibetans will bring pictures of the Dalai Lama and the Buddha and their flags. To explain all this Goan involvement in our big Peace issue of the day, I sent out this summary of Who We Are of the Joseph Naik Vaz Institute, followers of the spirituality of Goan Blessed Joseph Naik Vaz (1651-1711), born in Goa and died in Sri Lanka. Our background: We are Indian Catholics from Goa in India. Our great saint is Blessed Joseph Naik Vaz. His is a beautiful inter religious story. He was born in Goa in 1651 and became a Catholic priest. He then smuggled himself into Sri Lanka in 1687 where the Catholics were persecuted by the Dutch Protestant colonial power that had displaced the Catholic Portuguese colonial power. It was the usual, hopeless story of greed and power suppressing people's religious freedom and faith. But the Buddhist King of Kandy, King Vimaldharma Surya II recognized a great saint when he saw one. He did not bother to see whether he was Hindu, Buddhist, or Christian. He gave Blessed Vaz protection for 23 years until he died in 1711, during which time Blessed Vaz also ministered to the sick, even the abandoned victims of a smallpox plague, and served the people of Sri Lanka at great heroic sacrifice under persecution. Blessed Vaz also lived all the highest principles of Hindu Sannyasa, total renunciation and detachment. In one episode of his life, enemies concocted an evil story that he was drinking the blood of cows and told it to the Hindu Queen. Blessed Vaz was banished from Kandy. Then the King's Muslim physician, Gopala Mudaliyar, went to the King and interceded on behalf of Blessed Vaz and brought him back to Kandy. We remember and are grateful to the Muslim community for this. This is a successful story of inter-religious understanding and support that relates to us when we see people sowing seeds of hatred and dissent. with much love, Filomena Saraswati Giese, for the Joseph Naik Vaz Institute
[Goanet] GOA SUDHAROP: Konkani Filmbook release, Tuesday, Sept 21, 4-6pm
Author Isidore Dantas's much anticipated Konkani filmbook KONKNNI CHOLCHITRAM released in honour of GOA SUDHAROP's 10 year anniversary will have its Goa launch at Hotel Mandovi, Panaji, on Tuesday, Sept 21 from 4-6pm. All invited, there is no cost to attend. Speakers: Tomazinho Cardozo (President, Tiatr Academy of Goa), Sanjeev Prabhudesai (Film Producer), Pravin Sabnis (Theaterperson), Dharmanand Vernekar (Film Director). Author Isidore Dantas will also be present to sign copies of the book and make them available at an attractive discount. The book is in Konkani in Roman script. It contains the history of all the Konkani celluloid films produced so far which are 31 in number. It comprises technical matter, story, photographs, songs and music notes of the Konkani films. A separate chapter on the Konkani community’s contribution to Bollywood is also included in the Book. This magnificent book made possible by Goa Sudharop contains: * 267 photos * 109 songs * 85 music notes * 282 pages, in colour. We look forward to seeing you on Sept 21. Goa Sudharop www.goasudharop.org
[Goanet] Marshall's 'communalism'
If you want to play by the Bahama wonton soup logic you have to play goalkeeper with moving goalposts! BC Dear Marshal Marshall, I 'm sorry. With your prolonged stay out of Goa, you have totally lost the sense of Goan places and the happenings in that state. You are unnecessarily getting mixed up. Firstly, that Fontainhas vandalism was not in Angola. There is a place in Portugal I guess. The Shiv lingam stolen from the Bishop's house at Altinho is not in Goa either. It is in Portugal. The bomb fiasco during the Narkasur last year was in fact in Macau, not Margao.That controversial CD produced by the BJP government is a fiction created by JC party. In fact for the last decade or so, Goa has been the most peaceful on earth with not a single incident stoking communal tensions. Thanks to the Sanathan Sanstha and the HJS. And how can you claim you aren't communal? Your writings against the HIndu religion are all over. The town in Bahamas is painted with your vitriolic rantings. Haven't you exposed the terrorism and the violence unleased by an organised group, supported by an ideology? (not religion, did you say it actually?) Well. isnt it communalism to expose them? And then you havent attacked individual weaknesses and frailty of some priests, especially in your catholic reilgion. Dont you that they are infact acting in pursuance and adherence of the tenets and discpline of the Catholic church? Next time, you want to reclaim you secular credentials, everytime you attack the fascist forces of unleasing violence as a legitimate answer to any provocation. please manufacture alibis and reasons to paint the victims as villains, to justify this cycle of violence. Thats the only way to be even-handed. Thats the only way you will save your skin and your address being sent to some goons for justified revenge. Best wishes J Mario Fernandes
[Goanet] Goanet Initiative: Introducing New Members on Goanet
Dear Goanetters, An active Goanetter from Goa, retired principal Tony de Sa of Moira, has volunteered to present brief profile of active (and not so active) Goanetters, so that we could get to know each other better. Tony plans to begin his postings, around once a week, starting from October 2010. He plans to approach some Goanetters off-list to seek your inputs in describing yourself. These introductions will be posted on Goanet in random order. We encourage you to participate, so that we can get to know each other better on this active and time-tested 16-year-old network. Meanwhile, this year, we have also started a Goanet Classifieds occasional column. It is meant to share 'news you can use' by way of free classifieds. Non-profits and small businesses are requested to send in their inputs to i...@goanet.org with GOANET CLASSIFIEDS in the subject line. Please trust our volunteers' decision in the suitability of carrying your post, and how often it could be repeated, if at all. Yours sincerely, -- Herman Herman Carneiro www.Goanet.org Where Goans Connect!
[Goanet] Women... and Goa
Just read that India's human and gender development record is improving, with the latest government report showing a significant increase in the country's position on the human (HDI) and gender-related development indices (GDI). It adds: ... The highest GEM (gender empowerment measure) scorers in India are the Andaman and Nicobar, Puducherry, Goa, Andhra and Himachal... On economic empowerment of women, Chandigarh, Goa, Delhi and Punjab are the best, but in terms of control of economic resources, Meghalaya stands on top. Of course, Goa is not mentioned in the list of States doing well in terms of the political participation of women. And for understandable reasons... Two issues: Firstly, these possibly are government statistics, so the chances of window dressing always exists. Secondly, I'm sorry I can't offer detailed references, as the above quote came from some digest kind of a publication, which offers an udpate of current affairs, without giving information of where it's coming from. Anyway, since this is a non-academic exercise, just thought of sharing possibly for a wider discussion. Your thoughts please? FN Frederick Noronha +91-9822122436 +91-832-2409490
[Goanet] for goanetters
Following was received: Please publish in the Goanet. Thanks! Attention to NGOs and Christian Leaders, Greetings from the All India Christian Council. John Dayal, the Secretary General of the All India Christian had important discussions today with CHRI and Catholic senior lawyers on FCRA, as also with some in VANI. He also had a discussion with the Archbishop of Delhi so that we all can act in unison. All agree that time is running out and we have a very short window of opportunity to contact the President of India, Mrs Pratibha Patil, UPA and NAC chairperson Mrs. Sonia Gandhi and Law Minister Mr. Moily to do the following 1. Persuade the President to not sign the Bill as passed by parliament and return it to government following mass petitions from various NGOs and communities. This will give government time to do some rethinking as the Bill was first drafted by the BJP. On an off chance, Government may hopefully accept our plea and come back to Parliament with some amendments. 2. Urge UPA chairperson Mrs. Gandhi to intervene, so that government does not hurry up with sending Bill to President. And secondly, even if the President does sign the Bill, the Government does not notify the Bill through a Gazette of India notification, which makes it official, and then does not formulates and notifies the Rules in a hurry. We may add that many Bills continue for years before rules are notified. That is within the powers of the government. 3. The Minorities Commission may be persuaded to also send its comments to the Government as a brutal implementation of this law will impinge on the work of religious charities etc. 4. Legal appeals to Courts will not be possible before the Bill becomes law -- after the Presidential signature, the gazette notification and the notification of rules. 5. Since the process before is strictly political advocacy, it is suggested that the Christian community, together with other religious groups and the secular NGO groups seek an appointment with the President, Prime Minister and Mrs. Gandhi and give them memorandum as listed in Points I and 2 above. This should also be done with the DMK, Trinamul Congress, Kumari. Mayawati and the Yadavs leaders to write to the President and the Prime Minister although their parties had not objected to the Bills in Parliament. 6. We can also build up awareness through seminars, many letters by individual groups to the above mentioned people and institutions. We are attaching herewith a copy of letters to the President and Mrs. Sonia Gandhi. FCRA - Letter to Mrs. Sonia, Sept 2010 FCRA - Letter to President Mrs. Patil, Sept 2010 FCRA Bill 2010 analysis, Aug 2010 The send attachment is the analysis of the new Bill which forms the basis of our advocacy and our letters. We have 50 page concordances which explain where the new Bill differs from the old act which can be accessed by clicking at this link FCRB-FCRA final concordance, Aug2010 We want to host as soon as possible a meeting on this in New Delhi with other secular NGOs etc. Sincerely, Dr. Joseph D'souza, President, All India Christian Council Dr. John Dayal, Secretary General, All India Christian Council
[Goanet] Towards a New Economic Order, Divyadaan, Nashik India
Blog: Philosophical Musings Post: Towards a New Economic Order, Divyadaan, Nashik, Day One Link: http://ivophil.blogspot.com/2010/09/towards-new-economic-order-divyadaan.html venantius j pinto
Re: [Goanet] Chitra Museum, in Benaulim. . .
I second Dan. Victor deserves all the promotion we can muster. eric. From: Dan Driscoll law...@dataone.in. Took some guests there on Tuesday, Sept 11th. What a fine job those young people (Victor Hugo Gomes Aldina) have done. Guided tour and absolutely splendiferous luncheon, with charge of 500 each only. Tried to make up in Donation Box. The lunch itself would have been twice that in most of the restaurants. Great day-tour item, but better check their 'goachitramuseum' web site to let them know how many to expect, particularly if ordering lunch. It's a one-hour car drive from Panjim, and quite accessable by the Panjim-Margao-Benaulim mini-bus system as well.
[Goanet] Historic inter-religious event this Sat, Sept 11, noon-1pm, Berkeley, California
From the Joseph Naik Vaz Institute, California ... You are cordially invited this Saturday, September 11, from 12 noon-1pm, to a historic inter-religious peace gathering at the Berkeley Civic Center Park in Berkeley, California. All invited, there is no cost to attend. Please see address and map (location is accessible by BART): http://www.yelp.com/biz/martin-luther-king-jr-civic-center-park-berkeley Address: 2151 Martin Luther King Jr Way (between Allston Way Center St) Berkeley, California, 94704 Filomena Sarawati Giese is organizing a gathering of Hindu friends from Badarikashrama of San Leandro, a Tibetan Buddhist group of refugees, a Sikh representative, Muslims, and people of other faiths and beliefs. The gathering will be in in the Park to express each of our strong sentiments for peace and tolerance. Representatives of each faith will say a few words, will do a reading from their own Sacred Scriptures about peace and love, chant a prayer or sing a hymn. We will have simplicity and concern, and it will be only for an hour. It is very informal - people sharing thoughts, readings from the Scriptures, chants etc. Short and to the point. Yes. We Goans care! And for good historical reason. Why is this meaningful? There are good historical connections that we can build on, whether we are of this faith or that faith: To explain this Goan involvement in our big Peace issue of the day, I sent out this summary of Who We Are of the Joseph Naik Vaz Institute, followers of the spirituality of Goan Blessed Joseph Naik Vaz (1651-1711), born in Goa and died in Sri Lanka. Our background: Our great saint is Blessed Joseph Naik Vaz. His is a beautiful inter religious story. He was born in Goa in 1651 and became a Catholic priest. He then smuggled himself into Sri Lanka in 1687 where the Catholics were persecuted by the Dutch Protestant colonial power that had displaced the Catholic Portuguese colonial power. It was the usual, hopeless story of greed and power suppressing people's religious freedom and faith. But the Buddhist King of Kandy, King Vimaldharma Surya II recognized a great saint when he saw one. He did not bother to see whether he was Hindu, Buddhist, or Christian. He gave Blessed Vaz protection for 23 years until he died in 1711, during which time Blessed Vaz also ministered to the sick, even the abandoned victims of a smallpox plague, and served the people of Sri Lanka at great heroic sacrifice under persecution. Blessed Vaz also lived all the highest principles of Hindu Sannyasa, total renunciation and detachment. In one episode of his life, enemies concocted an evil story that he was drinking the blood of cows and told it to the Hindu Queen. Blessed Vaz was banished from Kandy. Then the King's Muslim physician, Gopala Mudaliyar, went to the King and interceded on behalf of Blessed Vaz and brought him back to Kandy. We remember and are grateful to the Muslim community for this. This is a successful story of inter-religious understanding and support that relates to us when we see people sowing seeds of hatred and dissent. With much love, Filomena Saraswati Giese, for the Joseph Naik Vaz Institute Email: josephnaik@gmail.com www.josephnaikvaz.org JOIN US IF YOU CAN AND SHOW OUR SOLIDARITY WITH INTER-RELIGIOUS PEACE!
Re: [Goanet] Talking Photos: More Mapusa pics you can pick and mix
Anyone noticed: - Central board reads: Mapusa Municipal Council - Mapusa (don't know why Mapusa is stated twice ...) and - the board on the right (facing the building) reads Mhapsa Municipal Council ... Are there two cities with a similar sounding name having their respective councils in the same building? Why the two boards with differing spelling? - Original Message From: JoeGoaUk joego...@yahoo.co.uk To: goa...@goanet.org Sent: Fri, 10 September, 2010 12:29:27 PM Subject: [Goanet] Talking Photos: More Mapusa pics you can pick and mix Talking Photos: More Mapusa pics you can pick and mix Home for the aged? No. It’s a home for the city fathers http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk29/4974991223/sizes/l/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk29/4974990859/sizes/l/
[Goanet] Kids Workshop: Press Note
Holiday Workshops @ The Hungry Mind, Margao A 3- day Art workshop is being conducted from the 13th -15th of September 2010 (10 am - 12 pm) for children from the age group of 4- 11 years. the workshop aims to teach children different techniques in sketching and painting. The workshop will be conducted by Fine Arts graduates. Small batch size. A 5-day workshop will also be conducted to develop stage presence in children. From the 13th -17th September 2010, the workshop will be held from 4 pm -6 pm and will end with a performance from the students. Through song and dance, the workshop aims to remove stage fear and enhance the singing ability of the children. For further details please contact :9822389433
[Goanet] Nobel for RDT founder? Late Fr. Vincent Ferrer nominated for developmental work
http://www.hindu.com/2010/08/03/stories/2010080362710700.htm *Nobel for RDT founder?* Staff Reporter *Late Fr. Vincent Ferrer nominated for developmental work** ANANTAPUR: The founder of Rural Development Trust, late Father Vincent Ferrer of Spain, who died in June 2009 at the age of 89, is being considered for the Nobel Peace Prize 2010. Sources in Brussels and Spain told The Hindu during their visit to the district that the Spanish government has nominated the late cleric for the Nobel Peace Prize for his outstanding contribution to international relations through his selfless social work of uplifting the underprivileged in India. Sources in RDT, too, confirmed his nomination. The European Journalists Union recently gave a power-point presentation in Oslo University, Norway on the quality of work done by Fr. Ferrer through RDT, an organisation he established in 1969, and they are considered powerful advocates for awarding the Peace Prize to the legendary cleric. Since Fr. Ferrer is no more, the organisation he founded will be eligible to receive the award. However, the Nobel Foundation in 1974 altered its statutes discouraging awards posthumously. RDT worked for economic empowerment of the socially ostracised sections. It created avenues for employment, triggered land development on a massive scale and came to the rescue of small and marginal SC and ST farmers. It also established bridge schools, health centres and semi-corporate hospitals. Sister Anne Ferrer, widow of Fr. Vincent Ferrer, confirmed his nomination for the prestigious prize . ++ vjp *
[Goanet] Viisecho bes
Jiski fitrat hi dassna ho to wo dasséga, mat socha kar. --Antra, Tanha Tanha Mat Sochar kar, Mehdi Hassan ke ghazal se If its in ones nature to be venomous--it could attack at any moment, so why waste much thought over it. --Opening from the ghazal Tanha Tanha Mat Sochar kar by Mehdi Hassan Zecho bes zaun assa viisecho, zalear gans pois na, tor tenchem chintun nakaim--soddun di tencam. (In those of venomous character, the bite/strike is not far behind, so don't consider them--leave them alone) --Survat chi olli Mehdi Hassanachem ghazalatun Tanha Tanha Mat Sochar kar venantius j pinto
[Goanet] Seminar on Regional Plan 2021, Imagining Goa ’s Future -Organized by Goenkarancho Ekvot- New Delhi
Global Goenkars !! Herewith a press note from Suman Kurade , President of Goenkarancho Ekvot , New Delhi, India. You can view the following : Press note - Agenda : http://whatsongoanworld.blogspot.com/ ... thanks rene - Original Message - From: Suman To: renebarreto Sent: Friday, September 10, 2010 11:36 AM Subject: Seminar RPG 2021 Shri Rene Barretto, Sending alongwith press release and the agenda for the seminar - Regional Plan 2021- Imagining Goa's Future to be published for the information of the members of World Goan Allaince. Kindly do the needful and oblige. Regards Suman Kurade President ., Goenkarancho Ekvot New Delhi WORLD ALLIANCE OF GOAN ASSOCIATIONS - DELHI , INDIA Seminar on Regional Plan 2021, Imagining Goa’s Future Organized by Goenkarancho Ekvot- New Delhi 18 September 2010, 9.30 am – 4.00 pm India International Centre, Annex. Conf. Room 3, New Delhi Agenda 9.30 Registration Welcome :Suman Kurade,President, Goenkarancho Ekvot. The Merits and Implications of the Regional Plan 2021 Chair: Edgar Ribeiro, Former Chief Planner, TCPO, GOI and adviser to Govt of Goa on draft RPG-21 Speakers * S T Putturaju, Senior Planner GOG and Head of Support Team for draft RPG-21 on “The basic ingredients of draft RPG-21” * Arch. Dean D’Cruz, Member of draft RPG-21 Task Force on “The impact and the effects on Goa’s Ecology,Environment and Builtscape if the Regional Plan 2021 is implemented” * Blaise Costabir Industrialist and GCCI Member on draft RPG-21 Task Force on “The Impact of the Regional Plan 2021 on the Economic Development of Goa” Discussions and summing up. 12.45 Lunch Break 13.45 Effective Implementation of the Regional Plan Chair: Peter De Souza, Director, Indian Institute of Advanced Studies, Shimla Speakers * Mathany Saldanha, Ex Minister for Tourism, Govt. of Goa on “The Golden Mean betweenthe Goa Government’s Policy and the Aspirations of the Goan people” * Dr Oscar Rebello of Save Goa Campaign and Member draft RPG-21 Task Force on “The participatory process for implementation of RPG-21 – opinions and feedback from citizens and actions by govt. thereon” * Rajan Narayan, Editor,Goan Observer on “Implementation of Regional Plan 2021–throughthe lens of media” Discussions and summing up. Valedictory Address - Prof. Madhav Gadgil, Chairman, Western Ghats Ecology Expert Panel, Member, National Advisory Council, and Member, Goa Golden Jubilee Development Council Vote of Thanks 5 pm High Tea 5 pm High Tea Agenda /press note http://whatsongoanworld.blogspot.com/ A registered organization of Goans residing in New Delhi and the adjoining states WORLD ALLIANCE OF GOAN ASSOCIATIONS- New Delhi , India --- rene barreto Goanworld : http://worldgoan.blogspot.com/ WORLD ALLIANCE OF GOAN ASSOCIATIONS ==
[Goanet] Sept. 10th, 'World Suicide Prevention Day'
GULF-GOANS e-NEWSLETTER (since 1994)® www.yahoogroups.com/group/gulf-goans/ www.goa-world.com http://www.goa-world.com/goa/credit%5Ccredit.htm Tumcam Maie-mogacho ieukar. Enjoy Life - This is not a rehearsal! Konkani uloi, boroi, vach ani samball - sodankal. Hich Goenchi osmitai ani amchem khalxelponn. Goenchi amchi Konkani bhas! Ekvottachem saddon Goenkaranchem. Stay tuned to Gulf Goans e-Newsletter - everyday someone, somewhere learns a little. From: lino dourado libado23...@yahoo.com Subject: Sept. 10th, 'World Suicide Prevention Day' To: goans world gulf-goans-ow...@yahoogroups.com Date: Thursday, September 9, 2010, 11:49 PM Mogacheno, Aiz, 'World Suicide Prevention Day' Mhojea AITARACHEO KATKUTLEO pustokantli ek gozal tumkam vachunk ditam. Lino Dourado Jiv Diunk Ievjiteleank Dhuklopachem Nhoi “Zori konn tori eklean atmghat vo suicide korpacho dukhinn yevjita mhonn tuka sanglem tedna, tunvem tea vellar tanchea vicharancher gombhir panvl uttovpak zai. Tuzo kosloch nirnnoy dinastana xevott meren tachem vo tichem aikun, jiv ogddavpache poristhitik sampodlelea mon’xak favo to ilaz mellunk adar korunk zay. Jivitan nirxetoch ani kosleach bhorvonxeachi khunna na zatoch monis aplo jiv ogddavpak chinta. Manxik gondoll (mental disorder) tannacheo ghoddnuko (stressful events) mottea luksonnache bondkhonnint pavoytele dhondde, ghorchim bhattam-kizilam ani choddan chodd jiv divpachem karonn mhonnlear mogachea khellantli har. Konnui-i, ap-khuxen atmghat korpachi bhirankull poristhiti tujea samkar ubi korta tea vellar, tunvem ogi ravchem nhoi. Tabortob pulis stteixonar fon korcho ani jiv divpak monant gatt marun aslolea piddestak tacho jiv vattavpak adhar korcho.” Somajik vavurpi amche ixtt Lapitt, kalchea satolleant ganvchea “Parish Youth Club” hannim ghoddun haddlelea ‘What should you do if someone tells you they are thinking about suicide’ hea vixoyacher uloitalo. Gõyant atmghatacheo khobro antrea poirean disalleancher vachunk melltat. Gõyant mhargay vaddlea punn jiv mat sovay zalele distat. Vaddoll-modd zavn ghosghoxeamni pavs zhoddonk laglear satollem odik zalem Ghora bhair gelea xivai ghora bhailim kamam zainaslim. Thambonastanam zhoddtelea pavsan Lapitt-achem ek satollem oxench bekar gelem. Pavsak lagun ghorantlo bhair soronastana ravop mhonnchem, ghorant jevnnam-khannacho unnav poddpacho. Udka viret nistem jiyena ani Lapitt-ak nustea viret jevonn ruchona. Nusteachea bazarant vochot zalear taj'jem nustem melltelem vo na ho ek taka motto husko taka zalolo. Bhurgeank tori chikon, gayechem mas, mutt'ton-kima ani her vostu haddpak muonn to Moddganvchea bazarant vochunk bosir choddlo. Hatantli sotri kovllun laginch aslelea rikamea sitar boslo. Uzve bazuk bosun aslelea tornatte cholyek pollevn tannem mhonnlem. “Kitlo mhunn thambonastana pavs….” “Pavsachea disamni pavs nhoi tor uzo roktolo.” Cholyen tikxelelea avazan mhonnlem. Te onollkhi (stranger) cholie koddsun osli zap mellteli mhunn Lapittan matui chintunk na. Matxe abuz choli distali. Tannem fuddem vicharlem. “Khoim vetalem bai?” “Jiv diunk.” Jiv divpacho ho vell mhunn chintinastana tinnem mhonnlem. Tichi zap aikun Lapittche mendvacheo xiro zagrut zaleo. Atmghat korpachim kharonnam ani tancher tabo dovorpache upai gel'lea satollean zalolea xibirant Lapitt-an aplem bhaxonnantlean saglelem. Ani aiz khoro monis tachea samkara bosun jiv divpachem yevjita! Somzikayecho upay vaprun tika somadan korchem oxem taka dislem. Aikoch na zalear, zobordosten tika pulisechea tabeant korpachem monant dovrun, tannem tika fuddem vicharlem. Punn kiteak?” “Zodd zala. Do you have any problem?” “Svami Jezu Khristacho khuris Simanva oslea mon’xan aplea khandar ghetlolo asa. Tujea zodd zalolea jivitak lohu korunk konn tori visvaxi monis melltolo.” “Visvaxi? Visvasan, hea sonvsarant zolm' ghetlolo na. Soglech ghatki zolmoleat” “Tuzo ghatt konnem ghetlo?” “Mhojea bhavan.” “Koso?” “Hanv ani mhozo boyfriend kal sanjer dogaim, ekuch botlint don straws bhitor ghalun cold drink piyetanam mhojea bhavan pollelem mista. Tannem vochun mhojea avoyk sanglem. Avoy-n mhaka zoddpailem ani boddoylem.” “Argam Devak bai.” “Kiteak?” “Ginean aslolo tuzo bhav to. Tannem tuka, tujea boyfriend-a sangata ekuch botlint don straws ghalun piyetana tumkam pollelim. Tea vellar mansugechea mon’xa porim kainch ek zap kaddinastana ghora vochun tuji kornni tumche avoyk sangli. Dusro anik konn-ui bhav zalolo zalear, bhoinniche polle, novrea samkara dhodaytalo aslo. Loka samkara apli izott kaddli mhunn bhoinnik vaitt dista aslem. Ani nikall? Lojen jiv dista aslem? Oi? Punn tujea bhavan toxem korun na. Tuji kornni tuje avoy samkara eka vhodd bhavachea kaidea pormannem dovorli.” Tinnem apli nodor bosintlea zonelantlean bhair ghali. Kitloch vell tinnem zap keli na. Punn Lapittan odik tika somzonnechem vicharan proxn kelo. “Tuzo bhav kitlo vhodd.” “Madda itlo lamb asa.” “Tachim lambay hanv
[Goanet] Duty to ask Cidade de Goa owners
Sometimes you must ask the owners of Cidade de Goa When will you stop purging of Goa's mineral wealth? When will you let people in Colamb, Advalpal, Pissurlem breath air free from its mining dust? When will huge mining pits be restored toits natural glory? How much of Goa's forest it is going to destroy? How many more water bodies it is going to run dry? How many more criminal cases it is going to file against protesting villagers? How many more court cases it wants to open against Colamb villagers? How much wealth it has already got from mining plunder of Goa? What is the limit of its greed? Remember you have a duty and a responsibility to ask these questions at least. http://mandgoa.blogspot.com/2010/09/duty-to-ask-cidade-de-goa-owners.html
[Goanet] Carlos Correa
Public nationalism that has left 6 million out of 12 million living in Bombay without toilets! BC Charles Correia. Charles Correia has done much to promote India, personally and professionally.? Portugal would probably prefer not to be reminded of the very public nationalism of his grandfather, the Bombay based Prof. Pedro Correia-Afonso. eric.
Re: [Goanet] GREETINGS FROM N.CHANDRA SEKHARAN
Dear Goa Netters, Greetings to you all! I am the beneficiary by visiting Goanet every time. I wanted to share with you all that my revisit to ROAD SAFETY IN Goa everytime reaffirms that we are progressing very well in the Road maintenance and also the Traffic Management, as compared to the past.Leave alone the statistics of accident fatalities. Areas of definite progress:(spectacular unique) Road Markings Sign Boards Road Engineering Road Laying Uniformity in speed breakers(This was my constant reminder in all my articles published in O Herald O, Times of India and Navhind Times. Increase in the deployment of traffic police in busy locations Additional force of trainee constables on Traffic Duty in Panjim and other areas Marking on the sides of the Highway Reflectors on the highway with proper indicators SPEED BREAKER INDICATORS ARE UNIQUE AS THERE ARE TWO INDICATORS : ONE IS CAUTIONARY ANOTHER IS ACTUAL SPOT OF THE SPEED BREAKER. Why I am recording this to day is because, MR.Digambar Kamat , Chief Minister of Goa had visited Nuvem Circle with the PWD/ Police and other officials on 9th september 2010. Traffic Management should grow and go in the same direction which is under implementation now. This would ensure complete traffic awareness and also a committed road user concept. Mr.Gurunath Kelekar will be too happy to hear this news as he is one of the causes to bring the issue into focus through his Fasting two years ago. This analysis comes to me through personal verification of factual status in places like Mangalore, Bangalore, Chennai, Pune, etc., TIME IS NOT FAR OFF FOR GOA TO LEAD ROAD SAFETY(That is my dream too!) LOVE AND REGARDS NC [n.chandrasekharan] Freelance writer, Banker, Feminist Economist, Broadcaster,Police Traffic Warden and Road Safety practitioner Flat No.4, EL Capitan Centre,Alta Feira, Mapusa Goa 403 50709740130735 Are You a Driver or a Safe Driver? HAVE YOU VISITED MY BLOG http://manakkalsekhar.blogspot.com ? End of Goanet Digest, Vol 5, Issue 970
[Goanet] Where is TINEM?
On the Panaji side of old Patto Bridge stands this notice board. http://picasaweb.google.co.in/shri8131/PattoBridgeTINEM#5515325819672747282 It says Tinem is 70Km, Collem 63 Km and Ponda 29 Km. Directing towards Marry Immaculate High School road it says http://picasaweb.google.co.in/shri8131/PattoBridgeTINEM#5515325827057776194 Margao 33 Km Marmugao 33Km Cortalim 16 Km. Where is this Tinem? How is that distance from Panaji to Margao is 34 now (Panaji to Cortalim 17, Cortalim to Margao 17) go Shrikant Vinayak Barve 2451143/9403175973
Re: [Goanet] Where is TINEM?
Shrikant, here's your answer: Full text of An historical and archæological sketch of the city ... This web of cloth has at each end a narrow border of silk or common tliread, At the time of the conquest of Goa by Affonso de Albuquerque in a.d. 1510, . its course through Usgao, in Bicholim, to the Tinem Ghats in Embarbacem. ... www.archive.org/stream/.../historicalarch00fons PS: While on this topic, a friend mentioned that Konem (somewhere near Karwar) was the old border of Goa, rather than Canacona. He says buses still refer to it, or did so till a few years ago, on the route. Is this true? Frederick Noronha +91-9822122436 +91-832-2409490 On 10 September 2010 22:56, shrikant barve shri8...@gmail.com wrote: On the Panaji side of old Patto Bridge stands this notice board. http://picasaweb.google.co.in/shri8131/PattoBridgeTINEM#5515325819672747282 It says Tinem is 70Km, Collem 63 Km and Ponda 29 Km. Directing towards Marry Immaculate High School road it says http://picasaweb.google.co.in/shri8131/PattoBridgeTINEM#5515325827057776194 Margao 33 Km Marmugao 33Km Cortalim 16 Km. Where is this Tinem? How is that distance from Panaji to Margao is 34 now (Panaji to Cortalim 17, Cortalim to Margao 17) go Shrikant Vinayak Barve 2451143/9403175973
[Goanet] Where is TINEM?
[Goanet] Where is TINEM? For that matter, there are some older people who never say Vasco, instead they say ‘Murgao’ I guess the name ‘Murgao’ come from ‘Mormugao’ as stated on the sign board. See pics Here are my pics (2 years ago) Tinem, Colem, Ponda Cortalim Mormugao, Margao http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk1/2660056183/sizes/l/ with Sesa Ghor in the background/ Rua de Ourem creek http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk1/2660064833/sizes/l/ btw, this old patto bridge in now open for two way (Two wheelers only) on a month’s trial basis as from Sept. 4 Also, I think our place was once well known as ‘Sam Lorence’ Now, Agassaim 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] Vauradeancho Ixtt saun Vauradeancho Dusman
For text of this letter to the editor of Vauradeancho IXTT click the links below: http://mandgoa.blogspot.com/2010/09/vauradeancho-ixtt-saun-vauradeancho.html Warmly,Seby
[Goanet] Baba Ramdev, politics... and Goa
While passing through Mangalore not long ago, I came across this magazine called Mangalore Today [http://www.mangaloretoday.com] and one article in its May 2010 issue drew my attention. It was Prof Narendra Nayak's A Rationalist's Thoughts on Baba Ramdev. Prof Nayak, described as a consumer activist and rationalist (nare...@gmail.com), says that Baba Ramdev is all set to enter the dirty world of politics. More about Baba Ramdev here [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swami_Ramdev] Generally, my view is that religiosity should not be mixed with communalism. However, if accurate, Nayak's views offer some more insights of the links between religion and politics in today's India, which is also relevant to Goa, of course. Two comments from the article: OPENQUOTE Ramdev wants to be the 'C team' of the Hindutva gang. The A team -- the right wing Bharathiya Janatha Party -- has undergone a decline in growth, becoming stagnant. The rabid right wing groups like the Shiv Sena that form the B team are divided and losing their appeal. There is a need for one more team with more appeal to a different constituency, and that is what Ramdev is trying to create! While decrying all politicians as corrupt, he does not mind sharing the stage with the likes of Advani and Co. While mocking the Congress party, he is not averse to taking grants from states run by that party Is he the Hindu version of Benny Hinn? CLOSEQUOTE And the article also mentions, after referring to the Baba's prediction of cures for AIDS obtained from a combination of Ayurveda and yoga, and opinions on swine flu, the controversy over using powdered human bones in some of his 'medicines', etc: OPENQUOTE I recall a few similar instances, like when the Indian Medical Association branch of Goa 'collaborated' with him, having themselves photographed at his feet. When the national secretary of FIRA (sic) queried the office bearers as to why they were seen in such a position with a position who is opposed to them, the lame excuse was that they were just joining him for his anti-tobacco campaign! ENDQUOTE
[Goanet] Happy Ganesh Chaturthi - Sweet Modaks for you
Happy Ganesh Chaturthi to you all. Lord Ganesha’s favourite sweet modaks http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk28/4976609872/ see heavy rush for matoli items on last day (10/9/10) http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk28/4976610684/sizes/l/ later on the day, outside new market complex http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk28/4976610294/sizes/l/ these tiny yellow flowers also form part of Motoli http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk3/4974843213/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk3/4974843213/sizes/l/ 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] (no subject)
I was very heartened to read in our local newspapers that a popular actor was fined for smoking in a public place in Goa. High time some discipline is observed in our state. People from all over the country flock to Goa on holidays because they feel they can enjoy a most indisciplined life - smoke wherever they want, drink and drive with no speed limits - nobody bothers and nobody cares. Do we want this kind of notoriety? Bernice
[Goanet] Talking Photos: More Mapusa pics you can pick and mix
Good observation, Perhaps, the second board was the demand from our popular Freedom Fighters There is another boad which says ATHAIDE Municipal Library Estd. 1883 Mapusa Municipal Council Check a close-up of all three boards here http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk29/4976901991/sizes/l/ Thanks Quote: [Goanet] Talking Photos: More Mapusa pics you can pick and mix Gabriel de Figueiredo gdefigueiredo at yahoo.com.au Fri Sep 10 06:58:05 PDT 2010 Anyone noticed: - Central board reads: Mapusa Municipal Council - Mapusa (don't know why Mapusa is stated twice ...) and - the board on the right (facing the building) reads Mhapsa Municipal Council ... Are there two cities with a similar sounding name having their respective councils in the same building? Why the two boards with differing spelling? Gabriel de Figueiredo == Talking Photos: More Mapusa pics you can pick and mix Home for the aged? No. It’s a home for the city fathers http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk29/4974991223/sizes/l/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk29/4974990859/sizes/l/ 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] Goa news for September 11, 2010
Goa News from Google News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** Oil Sludge Blights Beaches of Party Mecca Goa - TIME (blog) lowed ravers of yesteryear ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNFscl-XCmatEPJ7GnEYIWxTYu5_Agurl=http://ecocentric.blogs.time.com/2010/09/02/oil-sludge-blights-beaches-of-party-mecca-goa/ *** CBI quizzes Pacheco - The Hindu cam-case-CBI-grills-Pacheco/articleshow/6533097.cmsIllegal immigration scam case: CBI grills Pacheco http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNFUmPABYcY5GGtvO3-ib_arjJWy_wurl=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/article625485.ece *** Goa ordered to remove wrecked ship from tourist beach - AFP sks-goa-govt-to-remove-grounded-vessel-before-next-monsoon/302902.htmlHC asks Goa govt to remove grounded vessel before next monsoon http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNFkaomINJSaYRqlvac7Pxlm1Vsztgurl=http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5htW7j1els2DiV30PSJwBsWvyuT1A *** I-T raids on premises of top builders; Rs 27 cr seized - IBNLive.com aids-on-paras-buildtech-yield-rs-22-3-cr-in-cash-97480?trendingnowIT raids on Paras Buildtech yield Rs 22.3 cr in cash http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNHViVeQtv7uycpX8f4oZDfgJpo9Cgurl=http://ibnlive.in.com/generalnewsfeed/news/it-raids-on-premises-of-top-builders-rs-27-cr-seized/311460.html *** Govt may provide tax rebate to filmmakers shooting in Goa - Times of India ff-disagree-on-section-depicting-goa-as-film-destination/309987.htmlESG, DFF disagree on section depicting Goa as film destination http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNFkAnTm5cRllgUf9aREOyrg0RNkpwurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Govt-may-provide-tax-rebate-to-filmmakers-shooting-in-Goa/articleshow/6527936.cms *** '12 countries to participate in ITM Goa' - Times of India oa 2010, organizers said on Thursday. ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNE9frflkNc8KD1ArmqLel9ScbhfnAurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/12-countries-to-participate-in-ITM-Goa/articleshow/6527923.cms *** Goa security to be intensified for festivities - Times of India -rural-landscape-reverberates-with-chovoth-cheer_1435668Goa's rural landscape reverberates with 'Chovoth' cheer http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNESbk3ORlCrQ_JEf8M84BvWjiH3Jgurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Goa-security-to-be-intensified-for-festivities/articleshow/6522346.cms *** Goa government may provide tax rebate to filmmakers - Daily News Analysis ily News AnalysisPlace: Panaji http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNERrr8CNBRIfu2ifm397o7CURHWcgurl=http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_goa-government-may-provide-tax-rebate-to-filmmakers_1435721 *** Goa-Delhi flight averts danger - Times of India 33 from Goa to New Delhi reportedly had a narrow escape on Wednesday while attempting to land at Delhi's Palam airport. ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNHja1OPtmqkmExzGmxuSOXynvjBEQurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Goa-Delhi-flight-averts-danger/articleshow/6527928.cms *** Goa education minister loses 'face' on Facebook - Sify fyPanaji: Interested in 'women' and looking for 'dating', is a succinct introduction to Goa Education Minister Atanasio Monserrate on his Facebook page. ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNGokzWo_mN4Ftir8v6QlPPzLiLXxgurl=http://sify.com/news/goa-education-minister-loses-face-on-facebook-news-national-kjjladfibdb.html Compiled by Goanet News Service http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php
[Goanet] On a slow day in Goa...
On a slow day, when much of Goa is closed due to the Ganesh festivities (Cafe Prakash will be shut for the next ten days, and some of us are in mourning over that!) I thought of going through Averthanus L D'Souza's article Clergy sex abuse and celibacy in Renewal/Renovacao, June 1-15, 2010. Can't say that I could disagree more with some of what Averthanus writes. He starts by saying: Some (of those responding to the sex abuse cases) pretend that the problem is not as bad as it is made out to be by the media of mass communications. So far so good, and then, in diverse arguments below, he goes on to take exactly such a similar position. For instance, he writes: Sex 'abuse' inside the Catholic Church is not something new Uhh? Meaning? And the quotes around abuse? Also: Sexual abuse is also widespread in political, commercial and other institutions. Little consolation! This one takes the cake: There is no doubt whatsoever that movements to 'liberate' women (from what ?) inevitably led to the condoning of undesirable sexual practices by children. Governments, specially in the west, removed legal restraints in schools and colleges which were intended to protect children from premature indulgence in sexual activities. Could someone tell me what is the connection between these two issues? The link offered seems week, lame, conjectural and coincidental: Sociological studies have convincingly shown that teenage pregnancies have steadily risen since the 1960s and 1970s. This coincided with the women's liberation movement all over Europe and the United States of America. Read this: What started as a demand for political franchise for women soon snowballed into the 'sexual revolution'. Bizarre to say the least, since the campaign for political franchise for women came quite some decades earlier, and, in any case, what argument can anyone have against political franchise for women? Let's ignore, for a moment, the mix-up between women's rights, women's liberation and the sexual revolution, assuming that everyone has the right to define and appreciate (or decry) at least the latter two -- maybe all three -- depending on one's political, ideological, and gender biases. Hello! This is the material that reaches out to priests and the laity. I remember times when Catholic magazines like On the Move were active. (Goanetters like Nazar da Silva of Moira were involved with it, and so was Fr Fermin D'Souza sj, who took a voluntary shift of province to remote Liberia in Africa, recently, also, if I recall right, the late Norman Mendis of Margao.) They offered a different understanding of Christianity, and what it meant to those claiming to practise it. Unlike the dominant discourse in Goa today (and not among Catholics alone), their intent was not to simply target the sub-human ghantis, but to see a human being in them, and stand up for their rights. Just like any Goan migrant who expect basic human rights for him or herself in any part of Planet Earth. --FN Frederick Noronha +91-9822122436 +91-832-2409490
[Goanet] Cornel DaCosta, RIP
It is with a heavy heart and absolute shock that I inform you that Cornel passed away of a sudden heart attack today (Friday) in London in a hospital. I offered his wife Dr. Nancy our condolences from the Goan community and will inform you of funeral services later or perhaps Eddie Fernandes will do the needful. May he rest in peace. George
[Goanet] Is it open loot by GPCC?
The demand of NCP asking for details about handling of donations for Canacona flood victims appears to be just. Read more at: http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/NCP-slams-GPCCs-cover-up-of-yout h-wings-relief-fund-scam/articleshow/6527948.cms#ixzz0zAheFVt0
[Goanet] Portugal to revoke treay of 1975
It is being reported by Agencia Luso that Portugal is going to revoke the treaty of 1975 signed by that country and bharat which relates to the hand over of Goa. After seeing the state of Goa in dire straits those with their tails between their legs have now called upon the legitimate party called Goa Suraj to take power to govern and account for the daily lives of Goan people. This is very good news for Goa since the inception of 61 has almost no governance in the failed democracy AL adds. BC
[Goanet] EC mulling over internet voting options for NRIs
EC mulling over internet voting options for NRIs The Union Cabinet Minister of Overseas Indian Affairs, Vayalar Ravi said that the Election Commission is exploring ways to implement the Representation of People (Amendment) Bill 2010 and is mulling over options of internet voting for the Non-Resident Indians, reports Gulf Times. We have crossed a milestone by adopting the Representation of People (Amendment) Bill 2010. Now the Election Commission will look into ways to implement it effectively, including Internet voting, Overseas Indian Affairs Minister Vayalar Ravi said. Indian citizens, who live abroad for more than six months, until did not figure in the voters' list prepared before elections. But now they can register to vote at their permanent place of residence in India (constituency) as given in their passports. However, they are not allowed to vote from overseas. They will also not be allowed to contest the elections. The minister said various options including online voting, could be explored as it was not easy for the overseas Indians to come back to vote for every elections. The government has promised to bring in comprehensive electoral reforms legislation soon. We now have postal voting facility in place for troops posted on the borders and the government staff on election duty elsewhere. However, a similar facility would not be possible for NRIs considering the huge size of their population (estimated to be 25mn). So we need to explore some other options, Ravi said. Law Minister Veerappa Moily has promised to hold a national consultation on electoral reforms and to consider the views on the modalities for allowing NRI voting right. He has also offered to consider Internet voting once technical expertise and infrastructure were in place. www.indiansinkuwait.com
[Goanet] Some reasons why more Goans can't speak Konkani possible solution
SO MANY YEARS I AM WRITTING ABOUT GOA CHANNEL IN WORLDWIDE GOANS, HOW MANY MP CHANGE IN SO MANY YEARS, WHO CARE FOR US , WE ONLY LOOKING NEWS ON NEWS PAPER, I REQUEST SIR, SHANTARAM, BAB SRIPAD OUR NORTH MP FRANCISCO SARDINHA SOUTH MP, PASS THIS TWO THINGS ROMAN SCRIPT IN KONKANI GOA CHANNEL IN WORLDWIDE. MAKE A SHAME TO ALL EX- MP WHO WAS SLEEPING IN PARLIMAENT SO MANY YEARS. DO SOME THING FOR GOANS DONT FILL YOUR POCKET ONLY , DO SOMETHING TO GOANS, WE WILL GIVE YOU STATE MOUNING IN GOA STATE. YOUR FELLOW GOANS KONKANI LOVER STEPHEN FERNANDES MUSCAT/DIVAR, GOA
Re: [Goanet] Chitra Museum, in Benaulim. . .
Hey Dan, September 11th is tomorrow saturday, an unforgetable day in world history,Ganesh too this year. Know what you mean. Cheers Date: Thu, 09 Sep 2010 23:07:59 +0530 From: Dan Driscoll Took some guests there on Tuesday, Sept 11th. What a fine job those young people (Victor Hugo Gomes Aldina) have done. Guided tour and absolutely splendiferous luncheon, with charge of 500 each only. Tried to make up in Donation Box. The lunch itself would have been twice that in most of the restaurants.
[Goanet] Divorce, Christians
A report from quite some years back about divorce among Christians (legal aspects) in India: http://lawcommissionofindia.nic.in/51-100/report90.pdf. Frederick Noronha +91-9822122436 +91-832-2409490
[Goanet] Goa to be ruled by Goans
Dear All, As follow up to the below post, I've prepared a proposal for Global Goan Awards Mr. Rene Barreto has been kind enough to post it in his blog. http://goamag.blogspot.com/2010/09/proposal-for-global-goan-awards.html Kindly view the above link your valuable suggestions are appreciated. Best Regards, Inacio --- On Mon, 9/6/10, Inacio DSilva inaciodsi...@yahoo.com wrote: From: Inacio DSilva inaciodsi...@yahoo.com Subject: Re: [Goanet] Goa to be ruled by Goans To: goanet@lists.goanet.org Date: Monday, September 6, 2010, 8:36 PM Dear All, The discussion on this topic has been nice to read. However, we all seem to be focused on solving the problem through elections only. Our democracy is anyways flawed, candidates will promise the moon before elections then not deliver, with no repercussions (worst that can happen is they will not get elected again, that too for the next election after 5 years). I remember how successive Calangute MLAs promised to remove the River Princess she's still there. Without regulatory bodies or media to expose malpractices, the corrupt have no fear. What about focusing on our people? The common Goan, the problems that they face, the youth who will be voters tomorrow. Why does the common man feel so helpless that he feels the need to take favors from politicians to get his work done? Why cannot one have pride in standing on one's own feet without taking any favors? I was in conversation some time back with a friend he was telling me about a neighbor of his (holding a MBA degree), who wanted someone's influence to get job! Why is it that our people feel so helpless that they believe, that only through influence things can get done? Is it that we want results quick without effort? Or does the common Goan believe that it's the only way things work. Will bringing change in perceptions in our society contribute to better leaders ultimately governance? I agree, such a change will definitely not come overnight. Recently, we had the World Goa Day celebrations, which I too feel is a good concept. But why don't we also have events such as Promising Goan Leaders, Best Goan Inventor, Cleanest Goan Village, Social Activist Awards etc. Maybe, rewarding hard work, excellence honesty could be a strong influence for others too. It would also encourage others. Maybe sponsor Goans with potential in sports / studies, sponsor research studies (environment, economics, technology etc) in our Universities. Our next leaders may come from these young people. I don't agree with comments about CRAB mentality the like. I do not think European / American society was perfect in their beginnings. Cribbing about past not providing solutions is a waste of time. Society can change if we bring about the change. Providing solutions for a better future is what matters. Best Regards, Inacio Date: Sat, 4 Sep 2010 11:12:56 +0400 From: Anthony C. L. Fernandes tonyfernandes1...@gmail.com To: Goa's premiere mailing list, estb. 1994! goanet@lists.goanet.org Subject: Re: [Goanet] Goa to be ruled by Goans Message-ID: aanlktinhokdlsa_pu-t1x8mc+ntvxevryqjcl-fyb...@mail.gmail.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 Dear Marshall, Ref your question Isn't is worth introspecting what has stopped or prevented goans from becoming masters of their own destiny? Or is the present dismal state of affairs the destiny that the goans have voted for? In my view is simply CRAB MENTALITY OF GOANS and let others take advantage of Goans are least bothered about. Regards Anthony
[Goanet] India Shifts Policy, Adding Caste Query to 2011 Census
India Shifts Policy, Adding Caste Query to 2011 Census By KRISHNA POKHAREL SEPTEMBER 10, 2010 NEW DELHI—The Indian government decided to poll all of its citizens on their caste for the first time in 80 years in a major policy shift on the controversial issue. Caste—in effect a person's standing in the hierarchy of Hinduism—continues to define many aspects of Indian society, such as marriage and appealing to voters especially in rural areas. Yet, amid a growing and modernizing economy and a young population, caste's significance has waned, and the government since independence in 1947 has resisted emphasizing caste for fear of creating divisions and tensions between the various caste levels. The Indian Constitution bans discrimination on the basis of race and caste. The Indian government didn't provide a specific rationale for polling people on their caste—nor did it specifically say it would poll people of other religions such as Christians or Muslims. But supporters of the move say it will help the government better target welfare programs and other services aimed at those in the lower castes, who tend to also be on the lower rungs of the socioeconomic ladder. Though it hasn't polled for all castes, India does count those on the lowest rung—known as Dalits—for special programs and quotas in government jobs and education. Those programs have been expanded over the years, and gaining an updated look at the caste population could lead to a more-efficient provision of services. Critics fear, however, that defining the caste population could exacerbate intercaste tensions and discrimination. In a statement announcing its decision, the cabinet of the Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said the caste of all persons as returned by them would be canvassed in a special census in mid-2011. India's Office of the Registrar General and Census Commissioner will first measure people on their caste and tribes and the information then will be classified by an expert group that the Indian government will form at a later date, the government said. The last time a full caste census was conducted was under British rule in 1931. The government acknowledged it was changing a practice that had been given up as a matter of policy after independence. It said it made the move in response to the demands for enumerating castes. India's regulardecennial census started in April and will conclude in March 2011. The government currently reserves 22.5% of all jobs in its offices and seats in government colleges and universities for Dalits and students from India's indigenous tribes, who also receive special benefits under the constitution. The percentage is based on 1961 census data. In the early 1990s, the government decided to put aside a further 27% of government jobs for people socially and economically marginalized due to the caste system, known in demographic parlance as other backward classes. That policy concession was forced by the political momentum built on the claim that these groups constituted 52% of India's total population based on the 1931 census data. That government move met with number of violent protests around the country mainly by upper-caste youths who saw it as limiting their career prospects. Though often attributed to Hinduism's classification of people into four categories according to their work and religious duties, the caste distinctions in India have spilled over to converts to other religions, too, so it isn't uncommon to find someone defining himself as a Dalit Christian. In a debate in Parliament in May, parties across the political spectrum united in the view that caste should be included in the continuing census to bring clarity to the government's affirmative-action policies and make them more reflective of the social and economic backwardness that persists due to the caste system. Bhakta Charan Das, a Congress party member in the lower house and the only member during the May Parliament debate to strongly oppose the inclusion of caste in the census, said the government decision on the caste census comes at a time when the country should have legally abolished the caste system. Mr. Das added that it's time to abolish the caste system and let the Indian nation live in dignity. Mr. Das, who represents a constituency from the eastern Indian state of Orissa, says he is a Dalit himself and the caste census will disturb the peace and progress in India's villages where people were slowly coming out of the caste prison and over 70% of India's youth whose liberal minds will now get imprisoned in the petty caste issues. Write to Krishna Pokharel at krishna.pokha...@wsj.com http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703960004575481690129581902.html?KEYWORDS=caste
Re: [Goanet] Chitra Museum, in Benaulim. . .
Right on. Thank you. On 9/10/10, eric pinto ericpin...@yahoo.com wrote: I second Dan. Victor deserves all the promotion we can muster. eric. From: Dan Driscoll law...@dataone.in. Took some guests there on Tuesday, Sept 11th. What a fine job those young people (Victor Hugo Gomes Aldina) have done. Guided tour and absolutely splendiferous luncheon, with charge of 500 each only. Tried to make up in Donation Box. The lunch itself would have been twice that in most of the restaurants. Great day-tour item, but better check their 'goachitramuseum' web site to let them know how many to expect, particularly if ordering lunch. It's a one-hour car drive from Panjim, and quite accessable by the Panjim-Margao-Benaulim mini-bus system as well.
[Goanet] Cornel DaCosta, RIP * photos from the Goan Convention 2008 (Toronto)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/goanet/2719106688/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/goanet/2714254728/ (in the middle with hat) http://www.flickr.com/photos/goanet/2711753960/ (2nd row, left) http://www.flickr.com/photos/goanet/2711750594/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/12794...@n00/2709301122/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/goanet/with/2711750594/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/12794...@n00/with/2709301122/ All Photos courtesy Edgar Silveira
[Goanet] Cornel in our memories
I am extremely shocked to hear about the passing of Cornel Da Costa. He was a great cyberfriend, knowledgeable and rational about many issues of`interest to me. My profound regret is the fact that I could never meet him in person. But he will continue to exist in my memories. His words will remain in GX and Goanet archives for eternity. Cheers in celebration of his life, Santosh
Re: [Goanet] Cornel DaCosta, RIP
We will not be able to replace him. I had told him of my empathy, he did have strong feelings about human foibles, and of the short end often dealt his folk. R.I.P. eric. From: George Pinto georgejpi...@yahoo It is with a heavy heart and absolute shock that I inform you that Cornel passed away of a sudden heart attack today (Friday) in London in a hospital. I offered his wife Dr. Nancy our condolences from the Goan community and will inform you of funeral services later or perhaps Eddie Fernandes will do the needful. May he rest in peace. George
Re: [Goanet] Cornel DaCosta, RIP
This is indeed absolutely SHOCKING CORNEL has been a permanent guest in our inbox for a long time. His not being there will be sadly missed on the internet fora. Goa Su-Raj Party, especially sends its CONDOLENCES deepest sympathies to his wife Dr. Nancy and other family members on his sad, untimely and sudden passing away. It is for the first time that we had a glimpse of our CORNEL courtesy Kewin Saldanha. May his good sould rest in eternal peace. floriano lobo Gen. Secretary/internet friend Goa Su-Raj Party 9890470896 www.goasu-raj.org - Original Message - From: George Pinto georgejpi...@yahoo.com To: Goanet goa...@goanet.org Sent: Saturday, September 11, 2010 7:25 AM Subject: [Goanet] Cornel DaCosta, RIP It is with a heavy heart and absolute shock that I inform you that Cornel passed away of a sudden heart attack today (Friday) in London in a hospital. I offered his wife Dr. Nancy our condolences from the Goan community and will inform you of funeral services later or perhaps Eddie Fernandes will do the needful. May he rest in peace. George
[Goanet] Land Filling not an Option (Colva) - Letter to the Editor
Landfilling not an Option http://www.navhindtimes.in/opinion/letters-editor-154 IT is certainly good news for the people of Colva that the Town and Country Planning Department has rejected the bid of the Colva village panchayat to build a football ground cum panchayat ghar by landfilling a low lying area in the village. This action by the panchayat would certainly have been an ecological disaster for the picturesque village of Colva. ARWIN MESQUITA, UAE -- Please post your comments on my Blog: http://goanidentity.blogspot.com/ Please also see below: 1. Benaulim Village Action Committee: http://www.bvacbenaulim.blogspot.com/ 2. Rape of Goa : http://www.parrikar.com/blog/the-rape-of-goa/ 3. MAND - an adivasi-rights resource centre : http://mandgoa.blogspot.com/ 4. EVERY GOAN SHOULD SEE THIS VIDEO: http://infochangeindia.org/Infochange-documentary.html 5. For the Love of Konkani: http://www.radiogoa.net/ 6. Goa's Identity Movement website: http://www.goamag.net/gim 7. Goa's Identity Movement group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com//#/group.php?gid=193497031686 8. Official Government Site NRI Office (GOA): http://www.globalgoans.org.in/ -- Please post your comments on my Blog: http://goanidentity.blogspot.com/ Please also see below: 1. Benaulim Village Action Committee: http://www.bvacbenaulim.blogspot.com/ 2. Rape of Goa : http://www.parrikar.com/blog/the-rape-of-goa/ 3. MAND - an adivasi-rights resource centre : http://mandgoa.blogspot.com/ 4. EVERY GOAN SHOULD SEE THIS VIDEO: http://infochangeindia.org/Infochange-documentary.html 5. For the Love of Konkani: http://www.radiogoa.net/ 6. Goa's Identity Movement website: http://www.goamag.net/gim 7. Goa's Identity Movement group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com//#/group.php?gid=193497031686 8. Official Government Site NRI Office (GOA): http://www.globalgoans.org.in/
[Goanet] Talking Photos: I want to know.. (abandoned buildings in the Capital City)
I want to Know (abandoned buildings in the capital city) I want to know What was here? Even if you come back with just one line, that would be great. Remember, I too learn from you. e.g. When I put up Mapusa abandoned Liceu building, there was a feedback saying ‘.at least Altinho Liceu put to better use i.e. High court’ Which I was not aware of myself all this time (Will come back separately on this court thingi) and that made us to take this trip on foot. See, what I mean? I learn from you too. Atleast, I have confessed.. Ok. Let’s check these old Portuguese structures 1. Opp. Panjim Church, on the road to Altinho Towards your left http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk29/4977849605/sizes/l/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk29/4977852107/sizes/l/ 2. Further up.. take U turn towards old Liceu (now High Court) Half way, you see this to your right http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk29/4977850585/sizes/l/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk29/4977851613/sizes/l/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk29/4977851069/sizes/l/ 3. Extra: This must be someone’s house (A business establishment?) VIVENDA SERTORIO COELHO – see inset/second pic Ajulejos tile on the gate/Arch. Inside, above the main door, there is a picture of Our Lady again on Azulejo tile – partly seen http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk29/4978461544/sizes/l/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk29/4977853257/sizes/l/ This again on the Altinho road, opp. Church One of the first 2/3 houses on the road (left) Bonus; A beautiful view (from 2 above) of the Panjim city/River with casino boat etc http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk29/4978458904/sizes/l/ Btw, does anybody remember the song I WANT TO KNOW (Everybody wants to know) WHO MADE THE MAN? WHO MADE THE GOD… Tried to Google it but no luck. Any one? Thanks you in advance 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
