[Goanet] The what-ifs of history...
In 1484, Portugal officially rejected Christopher Columbus's idea of reaching India from the west, because it was seen as unreasonable. Some historians have claimed that the Portuguese had already performed fairly accurate calculations concerning the size of the world and therefore knew that sailing west to reach the Indies would require a far longer journey than navigating to the east. However, this continues to be debated. Thus began a long-lasting dispute which eventually resulted in the signing of the Treaty of Tordesillas with Spain in 1494. The treaty divided the (largely undiscovered) world equally between the Spanish and the Portuguese, along a north-south meridian line 370 leagues (1770 km/1100 miles) west of the Cape Verde islands, with all lands to the east belonging to Portugal and all lands to the west to Spain. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Portugal FN +91-832-2409490 or +91-9822122436 (after 2pm) #784 Nr Lourdes Convent, Saligao 403511 Goa India http://fn.goa-india.org http://goa1556.goa-india.org
Re: [Goanet] Konkani should compulsorily be taught upto class X- By S. Kamat- NT- My Take- May 12, 2011- Comments
When the medium of instruction row is on, it is time to take a decision on two important issues. The first is that Konkani, the official language of the state and the mother tongue of the majority of its residents should be compulsorily taught upto class X and there are no two opinions about it. There should be no choice about teaching Konkani upto this level in the schools, and it should not be made optional until class X is reached. This will ensure that most of our children will have a fair knowledge of Konkani and those who wish to pursue language studies in Konkani in future are properly equipped. This measure will also facilitate the earlier implementation of using Konkani as the language of governance in our state. There have been many opinions expressed amidst the medium row about how Konkani could not be suppressed even during the four hundred odd years of Portuguese rule though they tried their best to do it and pursuing the English medium of instruction will not mean the end of Konkani. Surely this category of people will have no problem in accepting that their children along with English will study Konkani right upto class X. The second thing is that when we are imminently in the process of deciding the medium issue, why should we not discard Marathi? It will only be Konkani which will be taught in Goan schools though Marathi could be taken as an optional third language. Since we did not cede to Maharashtra in the past, those that take pride in calling themselves Goans should not have a problem in discarding Marathi. We have to do this at this juncture and there is no point in persisting with Marathi. The logic that the Marathi language gives the Hindu community their fount of art and culture is clearly a misguided notion. Many of the people who gave Marathi its culture in the fine arts were Goans like Bakibab Borkar, Jitendra Abhisheki, Mogubai Kurdikar,Kesarbai Kerkar, Kishori Amonkar, the Mangeshkar music family and many others. The other disturbing fact is that in the majority of our temples in Goa the language used to appease the Gods is Marathi. Also, whenever a poster or notice of social functions is put up on the roads it is in Marathi. Why it cannot be in Konkani is something that is not understood? An example for this can be taken from among the Konkani people themselves who were forced to flee Goa when the Portuguese came to Goa. The majority of these people settled along the coastal regions of Karnataka and Kerala. Over time this community has contributed in a major way to the life in these two states. Nowhere have these people forsaken the Konkani language. But for some introduction of Kannada and Malayalam words which have slopped into the Konkani language there has been no large-scale corruption of their mother tongue. The konkani people settled in these areas have gone ahead and adapted the local language script and are writing Konkani in the Kanada and Malayalam scripts. Thus you will see that the Konkani people who left Goa did not give up their mother tongue but adapted it and made it more vibrant in their adopted states. In addition to that, there are some of the Konkani people who have excelled in the language of their adopted states and have won many laurels in their efforts in various fields. In contrast in Goa the Hindu people were quick to forsake their mother tongue and adopt Marathi. The time to correct this aberration has come and we should for the future have only one official language - KONKANI and English. Just paying lip service to Konkani will not suffice and the average Konkani person in Goa should put their hand on their hart and support Konkani wholeheartedly. [The writer is a resident of Alto Betim] COMMENTS: I salute Srinivas Kamat for having a square head on his shoulders for a Hindu Goan. As a matter of fact, I have heavily contradicted his piece of 8th May, 2011 regarding the Portuguese apology to Goa. Therefore it must be remembered that I do not fight people. I fight issues. And I have reminded Srinivas Kamat when he thought that he had lost a friend. For me friendship is one thing and issues another thing altogether. Having said that, I have highlighted the portions in the above piece where my comments are warranted. Konkani compulsorily taught up to X class is what it should be. We must go with Konkani and English side by side together, with Konkani as the MOI in the primary section and English as a subject for smooth transition to the secondary level. Marathi has no meaning in all this as far as education and MOI is concerned. Marathi is the religious language of the Hindus of Goa like Latin was for the Catholic Christians in Goa. It would be a shame to call Marathi as Goa's mother tongue. And whereas the Catholic Christian community of Goa is patriotic to their motherland Goa, the Hindus of Goa are not. This is because the Catholic Christians have jettisoned Latin a
[Goanet] TODAY IS FRIDAY THE 13th at AZAD MAIDAN, PANAJIIII
Coincidentally, today is Friday the 13th, a date and day considered to be a bad omen. Probably this day will add to the sins of the Goan people as they fail to see the monster behind the issue of corruption. It is said that the road to hell is paved with roses. So also, the road to Hate politics is paved with good intentions of the desh premi type. And these covert designs will be manifested today at Azad Maidan where Goa's MBA generation will cry for the blood of politicians. Whether the Lokpal Bill will be able to even put a scratch on corruption will be seen after the Goa Assembly Election 2012. Till then let us the shameless masses that never seem to learn from history get carried away in a chariot of promise and expectations for a joy ride by the Hate Machines of Goa. God Save Goans! -Soter
Re: [Goanet] RAHUL GANDHI'S IMMATURE STATEMENT
dear all, Aires Rodrigues has hereby proved that he has been and still is a sly and pro BJP/ saffron parties' Fascist fan. How else could an accomplished lawyer make such 'deliberate' blunders? Because his mind is clouded by saffron fascism! Viva Anti Fascist forces. Nascy Caldeira From: "J. Colaco < jc>" To: goa...@goanet.org Sent: Thursday, 12 May 2011 7:53 PM Subject: Re: [Goanet] RAHUL GANDHI'S IMMATURE STATEMENT Aires Rodrigues wrote: [1] Rahul Gandhi's statement that he is ASHAMED TO BE AN INDIAN is an outburst of immaturity. [2] Could it be for being half Italian that Rahul Gandhi's feeling Indian is only skin deep? [3] IT IS TIME now for every Indian to feel ashamed of Rahul Gandhi and his statement. COMMENT: The 1 Rupee question is this: Did Rahul Gandhi state that he is/was ASHAMED TO BE AN INDIAN? The other xenophobic bias from Aires having been noted, IT IS TIME that "we" read carefully and quote accurately before "we" fly off the proverbial handle. jc
[Goanet] Dr. Jack De Sequeira
Dr. Jack De Sequeira (1915-1989) Father of the Opinion Poll, Goa At Calangute http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk39/5710641605/sizes/l/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk39/5710644773/sizes/l/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk39/5711204700/sizes/l/ This is at Dona Paula Circle http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukextras/3198723301/sizes/l/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk8/467367369/sizes/l/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk34/5359471887/ with some family members http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk34/5360083646/sizes/l/ Read more.. http://drjackdesequeira.com/index.html joego...@yahoo.co.uk for Goa & NRI related info... http://in.groups.yahoo.com/group/GOAN-NRI/ For Goan Video Clips http://youtube.com/joeukgoa In Goa, Dial 1 0 8 For Hospital, Police, Fire etc
[Goanet] Konkani Word A Day: Jio, jio assunc, jio marunc, jiu boronc....
Learn one (or more) Konkani word today: JIO, -I, -EM alive JIO ASUNC to be alive, to live JIO MARUNC to kill, to assassinate JIO ZAUNC to rise from the dead, to come to life again JIU m. life, soul, vigour JIU ASONC to be alive JIU BORONC to reanimate, to regain the strength JIU CADDUNC to kill JIU DIUNC to commit suicide JIU DIUNC to love extremely JIU GEUNC to assassinate, to murder JIU VOCHUNC to expire, to die, to feel acute pain JIVANN n. a living creature JIVAR UTTONC to disregard ones life, to be self-denying JIVESSIM MARUNC to kill, to murder JIVIM MARUNC to kill JIVIT n. life [Source: Konkani-English Pocket Dictionary/Concanim-Inglez Dicionar. First published in 1930. Republished in 1991 and 1999 by the Asian Educational Services, Rs 195 in India.] E&OE: Errors and ommissions excepted. NOTE: This text is being reproduced as it is copyright-free. Its source is a dictionary dating back to 1930, and is written style may have changed since. If you have any suggestions about modern day usage for the above words, please share via goa...@goanet.org Frederick Noronha :: +91-9822122436 :: +91-832-2409490
[Goanet] Goa news for May 13, 2011
Goa News from Google News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** 'Youth from elite Goa families addicted to drugs since 80s' - Zee News rom-elite-goa-families-addicted-to-drugs-since-80s/680112.html">''Youths from elite Goa families addicted to drugs since 80s'' http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNGnGbCztEn8pqmw21mFzCX6ZDYoww&url=http://www.zeenews.com/news705798.html *** Customs fines, penalises Goa education minister - Daily News & Analysis ily News & AnalysisBy Sunchika B Pandey http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNFC3ZBcIp2E1i9Hlr6BYl_9cnf-gw&url=http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_customs-fines-penalises-goa-education-minister_1542652 *** Goa anti-mining activist beaten up - iNewsOne ining activist was Thursday beaten up by unidentified assailants in South Goa district, allegedly because of his protest against illegal transportation of iron ore near his village, police said. ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNF2fJPuTiy2yW-rZISqadHRxb2e1A&url=http://www.inewsone.com/2011/05/12/goa-anti-mining-activist-beaten-up/50013 *** Social activists, NGOs divided over Hazare's visit - Times of India mes of IndiaPANAJI/MARGAO: Gandhian Anna Hazare's fast may have inspired people in Delhi to take to the steets, but will it bring about a revolution in Goa on Friday, too? NGOs and social activists have mixed opinions over the issue. "Corruption has become a way ...http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNF_-zvvP6Rhak-fNHRQG7QuJtkp7Q&url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Social-activists-NGOs-divided-over-Hazares-visit/articleshow/8281365.cms *** Feast of Our Lady of Fatima at Chinchinim - Times of India oa Velha on May 14, 'Youngsters of Dando' will organize a musical show with singers from Goa Velha and surrounding villages at 7pm. The show is supported by Tiatr ...http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNFXKaVkSRg0ddMH9O8aW1XmvisTaQ&url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Feast-of-Our-Lady-of-Fatima-at-Chinchinim/articleshow/8281295.cms *** Goan vodka, whisky makes way to Ahmedabad - Daily News & Analysis ade liquor was to be delivered from Nashik in Maharashtra to two bootleggers in Gandhidham. The police said this is probably the first time that Goa-made liquor has been seized as usually liquor flows into Gujarat from Punjab, ...http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNFN3n6LxXY0M76IjEWP6srtPkHoEA&url=http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_goan-vodka-whisky-makes-way-to-ahmedabad_1542373 *** Students to get less sheera, more pav bhaji - Times of India mes of IndiaPANAJI: The midday meal scheme in Goa will see some changes when the new academic year begins. Students will now be served less of sheera and more of pav bhaji. Officials in the directorate of education (DoE) informed that based on feedback received ...http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNFISvQNH8RBAxd_pa-w8U4yO0Aa6Q&url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Students-to-get-less-sheera-more-pav-bhaji/articleshow/8280493.cms *** 'Lokpal bench will have power to file FIR against HC judges' - Times of India orruption crusader Anna Hazare is expected to arrive in the state on Friday, ...http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNF47CYCxVFxxKMn8oqKkL6YVW2NFw&url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Lokpal-bench-will-have-power-to-file-FIR-against-HC-judges/articleshow/8281344.cms *** I-League Division II: Sporting Clube De Goa President Peter Vaz Laments About ... - Goal.com India eague. By Anselm Noronha Irrespective of the result, the President said that he is keen on building a full-fledged new stadium. ...http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNEsB2mWKBQrs5o7ExLt9t5HPjU19g&url=http://www.goal.com/en-india/news/1838/i-league-division-ii/2011/05/13/2483481/i-league-division-ii-sporting-clube-de-goa-president-peter *** Willy takes potshot at Churchill, asks for his education status - Times of India mes of IndiaAlemao reportedly called de Souza senile in response to his charges that Alemao was responsible for the medium of instruction fiasco in Goa because he had sided with Shashikala Kakodkar in 1990 in denying grants to English medium schools. ...http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNEDCoVEkQzAp-EK3S9_ubPh2MZxRA&url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Willy-takes-potshot-at-Churchill-asks-for-his-education-status/articleshow/8281343.cms Compiled by Goanet News Service http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php
[Goanet] The Overlooked Common Cause of Aching Joints
http://www.healthiertalk.com/overlooked-common-cause-aching-joints-3913
Re: [Goanet] Is Goa doomed?
Eugene Correia is right in looking at the positive aspects of India and Goa and the strides it has made in the socio-economic sector. If only corruption had been tamed, how much further would India have Gone with the same resources? One has only to look at China as an example. It is a pity that for this disease called corruption, we have as yet to find a remedy.For this to occur, as I have stated before, a radical change emanating from the top of the political ranks must take place. This is truly a monumental task and will not transpire unless there is a genuine desire on the part of both the electorate AND the elected to be selfless and honest. What India needs, is a type of Democratic Dictatorship of Honest and trustworthy people who, leaving their human desire to enrich themselves at the expense of the people and the country, make it their sole desire to try and metermorphosize the system by providing systems of Governance endowed with strict checks and balance to ensure that the true Tenets of Democracy namely, The rule of the people for the people by the people, are truly observed. Then and only then will there be change in India. When I mention Democratic Dictatorship, I mean a system which has elected representatives sworn to better the lot of the people especially the poor and downtrodden who, in every aspect of humanity always bear the brunt of the attacks from those in power just for being Poor and underlings. Manuel (Eddie) Tavares.
Re: [Goanet] Konkani Word A Day: Noroc, norom, nort, norti dudduancheo...
From: Anselmo Johny De Souza johnyans...@gmail.com : Wrote Sir, You are using 'C' in place of 'K'. It is not NOROC but NOROK CORUNC is to be written- KORUNK PODDUNC is to be written -PODDUNK "C' was used for 'K' at the time of Portuguese. Konknni in Roman Script has improved much since then. COMMENTS Mhaka borem dista Frederick baban adhunik (modern) kalachi Konknnicho vapor korcho. Dictionary-chem nanv ditam: Rajhaums New Generation Konkani-English Illustrated Dictionary. Borkar, Suresh J., Mukesh P. Thali & Damodar K. Ghanekar. 2004. Ponnjen mellta. Amkam,1930 modelachi Konknni naka. On Wed, May 11, 2011 at 11:06 AM, Frederick Noronha wrote: Learn one (or more) Konkani word today: NOROC bad smell, stinking NOROM soft, tender Read all Goanet messages at: http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/
[Goanet] cock-and - buul story of Ibn Majid helping Vasco Da Gama
It was in Malindi in Kenya that Vasco Da Gama landed. There was a plaque in honour of Vasco landing which the Kenya Government let it go to rack and ruin. I do not think it is still there I saw it in the early seventies. Regards Ignatius Fernandes
Re: [Goanet] RAHUL GANDHI'S IMMATURE STATEMENT
Aires Rodrigues wrote: [1] Rahul Gandhi's statement that he is ASHAMED TO BE AN INDIAN is an outburst of immaturity. [2] Could it be for being half Italian that Rahul Gandhi's feeling Indian is only skin deep? [3] IT IS TIME now for every Indian to feel ashamed of Rahul Gandhi and his statement. COMMENT: The 1 Rupee question is this: Did Rahul Gandhi state that he is/was ASHAMED TO BE AN INDIAN? The other xenophobic bias from Aires having been noted, IT IS TIME that "we" read carefully and quote accurately before "we" fly off the proverbial handle. ADDITIONAL READING: TOI finding it difficult to separate PHAKT phrom PHIKTION http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2011-May/208779.html jc
Re: [Goanet] RAHUL GANDHI'S IMMATURE STATEMENT
Would'nt take it too seriously, myself. Really just 'a manner of speaking', and the young man should be able to speak off the cuff once in a while, even in public. As for the Italian reference---picky, picky. On Thu, May 12, 2011 at 9:51 AM, Aires Rodrigues wrote: > Rahul Gandhi's statement that he is ashamed to be an Indian is an > outburst of immaturity. Whatever the context, one cannot understand > how an Indian can ever be ashamed of his Nation. Could it be for being > half Italian that Rahul Gandhi's feeling Indian is only skin deep? On > one hand, we have a bunch of corrupt politicians and on the other, > pampered products of dynasty politics, propped up by sycophants. It is > time now for every Indian to feel ashamed of Rahul Gandhi and his > statement. > > Aires Rodrigues > T1 - B30, Ribandar Retreat > Ribandar - Goa - 403006 > Mobile: 9822684372 >
Re: [Goanet] Konkani Word A Day: Noroc, norom, nort, norti dudduancheo...
You are right indeed! Show me an acceptable dictionary, preferably in a copyright-free mode (or with publisher permission to reuse), and I will immediately switch from the 1930 one. As of now, that's the most convient one I have. FN FN +91-832-2409490 or +91-9822122436 (after 2pm) #784 Nr Lourdes Convent, Saligao 403511 Goa India http://fn.goa-india.org http://goa1556.goa-india.org On 12 May 2011 17:01, Anselmo Johny De Souza wrote: > > Sir, > > You are using 'C' in place of 'K'. It is not NOROC but NOROK > > CORUNC is to be written- KORUNK > > PODDUNC is to be written -PODDUNK > > "C' was used for 'K' at the time of Portuguese. Konknni in Roman Script has > improved much since then. > > > On Wed, May 11, 2011 at 11:06 AM, Frederick Noronha wrote: > > Learn one (or more) Konkani word today: > > NOROC bad smell, stinking > > NOROM soft, tender
Re: [Goanet] Konkani Word A Day: Noroc, norom, nort, norti dudduancheo...
Not sure whether we should see it as having "improved much" or just changed :-) FN FN +91-832-2409490 or +91-9822122436 (after 2pm) #784 Nr Lourdes Convent, Saligao 403511 Goa India http://fn.goa-india.org http://goa1556.goa-india.org On 12 May 2011 17:01, Anselmo Johny De Souza wrote: > "C' was used for 'K' at the time of Portuguese. Konknni in Roman Script has > improved much since then.
[Goanet] Caurem youth leader Nilesh Gaokar attacked by goons with iron rods
COMMENTS: So far everyone thought that Goan mine owners were sober and Vedanta the goon. At Cavrem there is no Vedanta, but only our Tarcars & Ordinance fame Timblos close to Digu. Attack on Nilesh proves that our Goenkar mine owners are also goondas. Krishna rajendra kakodkar http://in.mc946.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=rskakod...@yahoo.co.in>> wrote: Caurem youth leader Nilesh Gaokar attacked an hour ago by goons with iron rods outside Verna Ind Est, where he works as engineer. He is injured badly. Verna police are taking him to Hospicio. Please rush to Hospicio to express your solidarity against mining mafias. This second attack in a week by Caurem Mafias after illegal confinement and physical damage to Reporter Gary Azavedo.
Re: [Goanet] Konkani Word A Day: Noroc, norom, nort, norti dudduancheo...
Clifford Fernandes wrote: "NOU" DOESN'T MEAN "PIPE", IT MEANS "TAP" Comments Udkachea PIPE-an udok naslear amchea ghorantle NOLL sodanch rite. Lino -Original Message- From: Frederick Noronha Learn one (or more) Konkani word today:
Re: [Goanet] Konkani Word A Day: hairann, hambog, hamlett, harcor
Okay sir, fair enough! Please help in some way to make it easier to improve Konkani skills via the Net then. FN FN +91-832-2409490 or +91-9822122436 (after 2pm) #784 Nr Lourdes Convent, Saligao 403511 Goa India http://fn.goa-india.org http://goa1556.goa-india.org 2011/5/12 Domnic Fernandes > > Sorry, I can't accept the word *bangre" instead of 'bangdde' in written > language. > > Moi-mogan, > > Domnic Fernandes > Anjuna, Goa > Mob: 9420979201 > > True. You are right, Domnic and I get your point. > Though, when Anglicised (or used in an English context), sometimes plural > of > Konkani words are formed in the English style (by adding an 's'). For > instance -- mando and mandos. > > Technically, the Konkani plural should be mandde. > > Anyway, keeping that aside, would you accept *bangre*? I mean, using a 'g' > instead of a double 'd'?
Re: [Goanet] [Goanet-News] Konkani Word A Day: Noroc, norom, nort, norti dudduancheo...
Uh, hum... Looks like someone is reading this closely! Maybe we could do with more Konkani-learning tools online. FN FN +91-832-2409490 or +91-9822122436 (after 2pm) #784 Nr Lourdes Convent, Saligao 403511 Goa India http://fn.goa-india.org http://goa1556.goa-india.org On 12 May 2011 11:13, Clifford Fernandes , Senior Financial Controller < cfernan...@dubaigolf.com> wrote: > "NOU" DOESN'T MEAN "PIPE", IT MEANS "TAP" > > > -Original Message- > From: goanet-news-boun...@lists.goanet.org [mailto: > goanet-news-boun...@lists.goanet.org] On Behalf Of Frederick Noronha > Sent: 11 May 2011 22:07 > To: Goa's premiere mailing list, estb. 1994! > Subject: [Goanet-News] Konkani Word A Day: Noroc, norom, nort, norti > dudduancheo... > > Learn one (or more) Konkani word today: > > NOROC bad smell, stinking > > NOROM soft, tender > > NOROM CORUNC to soften, to modify > > NOROM PODDUNC to be spiritless > > NORT f north > > NORTI DUDDUANCHEO promissory notes of money > > NOS nerve, nerves > > NOSTO breakfast > > NOU m pipe > > NOULANCHO, -I, -EM surprising, amusing > > NOUREACHO DEDDO best man > > NOURI bride > > NOURO m bridegroom > > NOURO-OHOCOL bridal pair >
[Goanet] Konkani word a day, hairann hambog, hamlett
I have lived all my life abroad first in Kenya and now in U.K. I have not forgotten my Konkani which I learnt from speaking to my parents who only knew Konkani with a smattering of Hindi I still speak Swahili after an absence of Thirty years from Kenya, with a passable Hindi, Punjabi an Gujarati and a little Portuguese. You do not forget a language if you spoke it before maybe it becomes a little bit rusty. Some of the Konkani words you post F.N. tend to be in Hindi rather than pukka (asli, genuine) Konkani Like the word Hairann I would say it in Konkani as bejar. Regards Ignatius Fernandes
[Goanet] Konkani Word A Day: Noroc, norom, nort, norti dudduancheo...
>Learn one (or more) Konkani word today: >NOROC bad smell, stinking COMMENT: Most of us use the Konkani word “ghann” – Rostear kochro uddoitat tachi ghann ieta (the garbage thrown on the road stinks.) >NOROM soft, tender COMMENT: Most of us use the Konkani word ‘mou/mov’, which also means soft – ‘mov mevta thoimsor konnui khonnddtta’ (everyone likes to dig a soft spot or to take advantage of.) >NOROM CORUNC to soften, to modify >NOROM PODDUNC to be spiritless >NORT f north COMMENT: Per my knowledge, the Konkani word for ‘North’ is “Uttar” – mhojem ghor Uttar Goeant poddta (My house is in North Goa.) >NORTI DUDDUANCHEO promissory notes of money COMMENT: The Konkani word that we mostly use for a ‘bill or note’ is “Notti” – Dhor disa mhojea hatant hozaranim duddvancheo notti ghovtat (Every day I handle thousands of bills or notes.) >NOS nerve, nerves COMMENT: The word is correct but per today’s improved Konkani it would be written thus – nôs. >NOSTO breakfast >NOU m pipe COMMENT: Most of us use the word “noll” for water tap – Aiz-kal udkachea nollak sodanch sukti (these days, water tap is always dry.) ADDITIONAL WORD – ‘NOLLI.’ A nolli is a thin pipe or conduit – “Barik nolli funkunk bori” (a narrow pipe is easy to blow.) In the olden days, a piece of nolli was used in a kitchen to blow fire in a chul or fire place. The adage was also used on thin girls, as it has a double meaning. >NOULANCHO, -I, -EM surprising, amusing >NOUREACHO DEDDO best man COMMENT: The Konkani word for best man is “dheddo” and not novreacho dheddo. >NOURI bride COMMENT: The Konkani word for a bride is “vokol” >NOURO m bridegroom >NOURO-OHOCOL bridal pair COMMENT: The Konkani word for bridal couple is “Novro-Vokol.” Let us try and help people learn Konkani rather than confuse them by giving out old/wrong words, which we ourselves don’t know. The dictionary FN is using is a good guide to refer to provided one has the basic knowledge of the language to differentiate between given words and their meanings. I would not recommend 1930 dictionary to beginners, especially because Konkani has undergone a sea-change over the last decade or so. We have to accept the changes and move with the times. CHECK WELL BEFORE USE Since “E&OE - Errors and ommissions (omissions) excepted (expected)” and “the written style may have changed since 1930,” Goanetters need to take the words from the otherwise good “Dicionar” with a pinch of salt. Please refer to the “Dicionar” when in need, but please avoid the (wrong) spelling. We request aspiring publishers of future editions to let us have the benefit of an improved dictionary, because we definitely lack one. Moi-mogan, Domnic Fernandes Anjuna, Goa Mob: 9420979201
[Goanet] Fwd: Parabens to Colva Civic and Consumer Forum
-- Forwarded message -- From: Rupert Coutinho Date: 12 May 2011 12:59 Subject: Parabens to Colva Civic and Consumer Forum To: *Parabens (Congratulations) *Colva Civic and Consumer Forum Colva Civic and Consumer Forum have done a marvelous job which has inspired Goans to replicate their success to other parts of Goa without losing hope. Their dedication, resolve and resilience to rid their village of the filth, garbage and sewage discharge has proved that no matter how much corrupt minds collude with cheap and undignified individuals to circumvent the rules, might is not always right. The High Court came down heavily on the Colva Panchayat for severe discrepancies and negligence in giving permissions and has further stayed any licenses from being issued to commercial establishments till further orders. This is a motivating message to all other Goans affected by the real estate and mining mafias to keep up their fight and Colva Civic and Consumer Forum definitely deserves a big Obrigado from all the Goans. If CCCF can succeed in Colva then I’m very certain that every united forum and village group if united can also succeed especially in other severely affected areas in North Goa like Calangute, Miramar and Candolim. I wonder whether the free loaders and communal eccentric dole fighters stealing from the Goan taxpayers have any such contribution to the welfare of the people of Goa? *Rupert Coutinho* *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. Goa's Identity Movement group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com//#/group.php?gid=193497031686 6. Official Government Site NRI Office (GOA): http://www.globalgoans.org.in/
[Goanet] "Baby, You R My love" - Konkani Music Album Released
"Baby, You R My love" - Konkani Music Album Released on 08-05-2011 Photos: http://goankrazy.blogspot.com/2011/05/baby-you-r-my-love-konkani-music-album.html The anxiously awaited day, May 8th, finally dawned the release of the much-anticipated Konkani Album “Baby, You R My love”. The event was impressively brought in at Hotel Woodland, wherein several dignitaries graced the occasion to boost the release of the album; to name a few, the Guest of Honor, Hon. Minister of PWD, Churchill Alemao, Babu Kaudekar, Kedar Dhume, amongst others. The album’s release indeed marked another day in history for the distinctive creation of Goa’s new Konkani musical euphoria. The album, recorded in Mumbai and Goa with India’s topmost legendary musical prodigies, the likes of Sudesh Bhosle, Sadhana Sargam and Goa’s very own Pop Sensation, Olavo Rodriguez (O’luv). The team, with their brilliant expertise, shelled out their best after sharing their ideas and suggestions towards the album’s melodious compositions. Sudesh Bhosle, also the Chief Guest of the event, released the album, praising our very own Goa’s Pop sensation O’luv for being the most promising star of tomorrow with amazing potential and for his brilliant rendition of his title song with Sadhana Sargam, which he claimed was his favorite in the album. ‘Baby You R My Love’, is O’luv and Sadhana’s portrayal of a dreamy romance well depicted in the number. The album also has a duet comic caper “Tension”, by the two phenomena’s themselves, Sudesh-Olavo, brilliantly executed, in their own distinct styles adding variations and exciting twists, making it a catchy and foot-tapping tune. “Tension” is also apparently the only Konkani rendition of the duo’s adaptations in four different languages, Konkani and English, sung by O’luv and Hindi and Marathi, by Sudesh. The album also includes songs by singers Sharon, Deepika, Agostinho, Mini Mario and Elick. Another special attraction has been added to this album sung by O’luv, the much highlighted intersperse of O’luv playing the COMB with a piece of paper for a musical instrument, for the first time ever in a song in his entire career. The spirit and the attempt of these maestros to present to the listening audiences something out of the ordinary is definitely praiseworthy. The Music and lyrics for the album were composed by Elick. The album is produced by A. Ferns Music Productions, Agostinho Fernandes, the CEO of A. Ferns Music Co Goanet A-C-E! Arts ~ Culture ~ Entertainment Source: Rohan Lobo
Re: [Goanet] Konkani Word A Day: Noroc, norom, nort, norti dudduancheo...
Much appreciated. Thank you. On Wed, May 11, 2011 at 11:36 PM, Frederick Noronha wrote: Learn one (or more) Konkani word today: NOROC bad smell, stinking NOROM soft, tender
[Goanet] Dadasaheb Phalke Academy Award 2011 (Link Navhind times)
http://www.navhindtimes.in/iexplore/goan-cinematographer-felicitated-lifetime-award
[Goanet] Goa-related books... in Margao
Some Goa-related books which I picked up from the Golden Heart Emporium (near GPO, Margao) just last evening, for my collection: * KONKANI FOLK TALES, Retold by Olivinho Gomes. NBT, 2007, reprint 2008. ISBN 978-81-237-5083-5. Great VFM (value for money) at Rs 75 only for a 232 page book. (Today, books in India, paperback ones, are roughly priced at one rupee a page.) Grab it if you can. Not easily available, perhaps because NBT commissions work out very low on their low-priced books! * LANDMARKS OF GOA'S LIBERATION. A Goan Observer Tribute. ISBN 978-81-89837-08-2. Rs 150 . Pp 82. 2010. Somehow I had not seen this book earlier, or did not know where to find it. * WORLD OF BIRDS. By Anthony Carvalho. By Anthony Carvalho. 78pp. Rs 45. nd. Interesting listing of birds of Goa. Originally in Romi Konkani, translated. Probably have a copy of this book, but no problem in having an extra one, specially since it is a self-published book and these can soon turn hard to locate. * KALEIDOSCOPE OF WOMEN IN GOA. Fatima da Silva Gracias. Pp 166. ISBN 81-7022-591-4. Rs 250. "This study provides a picture of the life styles of women both Christian and non-Christian in Goa (a tiny state in the west coast of India) during Portuguese rule." This is for a member of the Goa Book Club who requested a copy! * FRANCISCO LUIS GOMES. By Olivinho JF Gomes. Rs 90. ISBN 978-81-237-5801-5. Pp 260. Another interesting NBT book! Published posthumously after the untimely death of former acting Goa University vice chancellor and prolific writer Dr Olivinho Gomes. FN +91-832-2409490 or +91-9822122436 (after 2pm) #784 Nr Lourdes Convent, Saligao 403511 Goa India Books from Goa http://bit.ly/kxRUBC
Re: [Goanet] Konkani Word A Day: Noroc, norom, nort, norti dudduancheo...
"NOU" DOESN'T MEAN "PIPE", IT MEANS "TAP" -Original Message- From: Frederick Noronha Learn one (or more) Konkani word today: Read all Goanet messages at: http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/
Re: [Goanet] Cock-and-bull story of Ibn Majid helping Vasco da Gama
[1] re: It is unlikely that Vasco da Gama would have traveled all the way to Kenya - without having made some arrangements for the onward route, Tony de Sa wrote:"Is debatable. There being no means of communication other than by courier in those days, it is just possible that VDG entered Lamu / Mombasa..." [2] re: This resulted in many many residents of the subcontinent NOT being forcibly circumcised, Tony de Sa wrote: "I am surprised, Doc, that as a reputable Medic you should shun circumcision. I am informed by usually reliable medical sources ..." [3] re: re-obtaining Portuguese nationality and be gainfully employed in Lisbon, Tony de Sa wrote: "don't forget to mention the hordes of them in Swindon and other places in Europe thanks to the open border policy of the European Union. COMMENT: Dear Prof de Sa, re [1] While your statements might be absolutely correct and notwithstanding that I was not in Kenya when Vasco da Gama arrived from Belem (Lisbon), I have reason to believe that Portuguese travelers (i.e. scouts) were already in East Africa antes the arrival of VDG there. I'd suggest that the scouts were there even prior to the planning of the trip. re [2] While the point being made was in reference to FORCED circumcision, I bow to your medical knowledge. Perhaps, there also is a time honoured reason for another circumcision i.e. female circumcision. re [3] I did mean Lisbon. BTW: The ability for Portuguese Goans to enter the UK and look for employment is not related to the 'open borders' policy to which the UK does not subscribe (except with Ireland). And while the 'open borders' policy is in danger of being revoked, it will - until further notice - NOT affect the Art 25 (Movement of Persons - EC law) right of Portuguese Goans to enter the UK (or any of the full member-states of the EU) for the purposes of seeking employment. Sincerely jc
[Goanet] Congrats Colva Forum
A Big Well Done and Sincere Thanks to the Activists from the Colva Civic and Consumer forum for their spirited fight for my village of Colva. The recent positive news on the Sewege Case progress in the High Court, is just another good example of the results being achieved at Colva by this forum. Can this be an example to other Villages of what they can do for their respective villages and towns? These few genuine Colva activists give people like me hope that there is a chance of saving Colva and Goa, from the Anti-Goans!! -- 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. Goa's Identity Movement group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com//#/group.php?gid=193497031686 6. Official Government Site NRI Office (GOA): http://www.globalgoans.org.in/
[Goanet] BAPTISM & MARRIAGE CERTIFICATES INVALID in BOMBAY & MAHARASHTRA
Baptism & Marriage certificates issued by the Roman Catholic Church in Bombay are not valid in Bombay Muncipal Corporation, District Collectors office or any Government department in Bombay and rest of Maharashtra. Recently some eastindians (mobaikars) have urged the catholic church/clergy in bombay to include in the baptism certificate a caste column mentioning in the caste column ‘EastIndian’ so that it can enable EastIndians to get the OBC certificate from the district collectors office. But what purpose the caste column will serve when the Baptism Certificate is not valid in the district collectors office ? Will the Bishop & the Parish Priests in Bombay write to the Maharashtra govt, MLAs, Ministers, Collectors, etc to pass a Govt. Resolution declaring the Baptism & Marriage certificates issued by the Roman Catholic Church as legal documents ? Unlikely. The Catholic Clergy of Bombay are pre-occupied with catholic school affairs, church property affairs and God knows what other affairs and they don’t have time to take up the problems faced by the laity with the Government. The catholics in bombay have also been loosing their lands to various government & private projects & projects involving free housing for slumdwellers but the Clergy simply turns a blind eye to the plight of the lay catholics who have been protesting & protesting against the rampant injustice. A few decades back some American Ships which were in transit from bombay docks used to offload boxes of made in America canned foods and calcium, vitamin-c, vitamin-a & vitamin-d tablets to the catholic missionaries and the catholic missionaries through their mobile medical vans used to go in some of the catholic gaothans in bombay and distribute the American goods to the poor gaothan residents. Later on the Catholic missionaries stopped distributing American goods in the catholic gaothans and instead distributed the American goods to poor non-catholics living in slums. The Americans no more send their ships but they send millions of dollars in aid to the catholic missionaries which the missionaries use to set up Ashrams, dispensaries, etc only where the poor non-catholics live. News about missionaries being attacked by right wing hindu groups is nothing new but there will come a time when the poor catholics will also start attacking the catholic missionaries. There a few catholic hospitals in bombay where our poor catholics have to run from pillar to post and beg with the catholic nuns & administrators to get concessional beds whereas the poor non-catholics are given prompt concession. The tactic which the clergy in bombay have been using to refuse admission to children of poor and less influential catholics goes like this –When the poor or less influential catholics approach the parish priest (who is also the principal of the parish school) for admission of their children the parish priest says all seats are full inspite of the fact that only 5 or 10% of the seats have been occupied by the rich or influential catholics and 90 to 95% seats are still vacant which are obviously reserved for the middle/upper class non-catholics. Next the poor & less influential catholics go to other parish school for admission of their children the parish priest of that other parish says that they don’t give admission to catholic children from other parish. NA GHAR KA NA GHAT KA. Eventually the poor & less influential catholics are left with no option but to send their children to non-catholic schools. Since majority of our catholics in bombay are poor, ignorant & disunited due to which they are unable to understand the game which the clergy & missionaries are playing. Just because the catholic clergy don’t marry that does not mean they don’t have any family. They have their parents, brothers, sisters, in-laws, nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and obviously the clergy share the church wealth with their family & relatives. Because of the misdeeds, mischief, and corrupt ways of a few clergy the lay catholics are viewing all Clergy even the honest ones with suspicion. The Church has always recognized that clergy bear a particular responsibility to pattern their lives according to Jesus' example. Bishops, priests and deacons are regarded by the faithful and the world as examples of what Christian lives should be. Any moral offense by clergy is especially damaging because it betrays that trust committed to them by the Church to nurture and care for every member. Therefore, it is intolerable and morally wrong for a clergyman to exploit the inherent power and trust in his office to indulge in corrupt activities. In recent years, however, it has become increasingly clear that some clergy have engaged in corrupt activities. Frequently, offenders have been sent on to another parish or diocese instead of expelling them from the catholic religious orders. When a govt. servant is trapped by the anti-corruption bureau accepting bribes the govt. servant is suspended
[Goanet] Meet Bondo and Jam with him - Sunday, May 15 @ 6pm at Don Bosco, Panjim
On Sunday 15th May, 2011 at 6 p.m. the Brand Ambassador of Percussion, Goa’s very own Bondo, will interact with the youth at Don Bosco School, Panjim. He will talk on the evolution of his music and demonstrate the international range of percussion instruments that he uses. Bondo has played with an array of some of the top Indian as well as international music virtuosos. Remarkable and imaginative, his rhythmic genius has left a mark in countries all over the world. On the Jazz and Latin scene he has performed with some of the top musicians like Louis Banks, George Duke, Al Jarreau, George Brooks, Paco De Lucia’s Band, Rao kyao, Boston Art, Embryo, Dom Chacal, Earl Klugh, Ravi Coltrane, Dulce Pontes, Anita Malik etc. Bondo has shared his magic with Flamenco giants like Vincent Amigo, Bela Fleck, Tino de Geraldo, Raphael Requine, Manollo Sanlucar, Henrique Morente, Ketama, Wagner Tisu, and Pedro Joia besides having had the privilege of performing with the greatest Masters of Flamenco Dance like Joaquim Cortez, Antonio Canales and Belen Fernandes. In China he played with a 70 piece Orchestra led by Chinese Maestro won ki Wai. In India too, Bondo has performed the best in the music industry with Indian Classical maestros like Ustad Sultan Khan, Pandit Ronu Mazumdar, Ustad Zakir Hussain, T.A.S. Mani, Ustad Rais Khan, Ranjit Barot, Braz Gonsalves, Asha Bhonsle, Hari Haran, Shivamani, Rama Mani, Master Vikku Vinayakram, Faizal Qureshi, Shankar Mahadevan, Ehsaan Loy, Bohanni Shankar, Salva Ganesh, Anu Malik, Shravan, Ismail Darbar, Daler Mehendi, Bali Bhrambhat, Rageshwari, Remo, Hema Sardesai and Shann. Bondo has recorded more than 60 albums worldwide. Entry for the programme is free. You are invited to bring your own percussion instrument and jam with Bondo after the demonstration. The programme is supported by Department of Art and Culture and Don Bosco School. Any contributions made at the programme will go towards the welfare of street children through the Don Bosco Institute. Calling all youth, come one and all and avail of this opportunity to interact with Blazing Drums “Bondo”. Source: Diviya Kapur Goanet A-C-E! Arts ~ Culture ~ Entertainment
Re: [Goanet] Konkani Word A Day: Noroc, norom, nort, norti dudduancheo...
Sir, You are using 'C' in place of 'K'. It is not NOROC but NOROK CORUNC is to be written- KORUNK PODDUNC is to be written -PODDUNK "C' was used for 'K' at the time of Portuguese. Konknni in Roman Script has improved much since then. On Wed, May 11, 2011 at 11:06 AM, Frederick Noronha wrote: Learn one (or more) Konkani word today: NOROC bad smell, stinking NOROM soft, tender Read all Goanet messages at: http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/
[Goanet] Konkani Word A Day: Chaddeo, chaddi, chai, chain, chainin galunc...
Learn one (or more) Konkani word today: CHADDEO, -II, -IEM intriguer, a talebearer. CHADDI f intrigue, calumny CHADDI SANGUNC to intrigue against, to bear tales. CHAI f fey. CHAIN f sieve CHAININ GALUNC to sieve CHAL f walk, habit, custom. CHAL building in which rooms may be let, big house occupied by many tenants CHALI-BOLI f friendly intercourse CHALICHO, -I, -EM usual, accustomed CHALLOUNC to scoff-at, to jest, to worry CHALLUNC (CHAUNC) to sieve [Source: Konkani-English Pocket Dictionary/Concanim-Inglez Dicionar. First published in 1930. Republished in 1991 and 1999 by the Asian Educational Services, Rs 195 in India.] E&OE: Errors and ommissions excepted. Text is from a 1930 dictionary, and the written style may have changed since. Frederick Noronha :: +91-9822122436 :: +91-832-2409490
[Goanet] All forms of violence needs to be eliminated first
The attack on Nilesh Gaonkar with iron rods needs to be condemned by one and all. Intimidation and terror resorted to by desperate vested interests cannot be tolerated. If at all any issue needs urgent attention instead of the Lokpal Bill, it is the unleashing of terror against citizens by the drug, land and religous mafia that is assuming gigantic proportions in the State. Goa which was known for its peace and tranquility is fast tuning into a Bihar, M.P. and U.P. -Soter D.
[Goanet] Parabens to Colva Civic and Consumer Forum
*Parabens (Congratulations) *Colva Civic and Consumer Forum Colva Civic and Consumer Forum have done a marvelous job which has inspired Goans to replicate their success to other parts of Goa without losing hope. Their dedication, resolve and resilience to rid their village of the filth, garbage and sewage discharge has proved that no matter how much corrupt minds collude with cheap and undignified individuals to circumvent the rules, might is not always right. The High Court came down heavily on the Colva Panchayat for severe discrepancies and negligence in giving permissions and has further stayed any licenses from being issued to commercial establishments till further orders. This is a motivating message to all other Goans affected by the real estate and mining mafias to keep up their fight and Colva Civic and Consumer Forum definitely deserves a big Obrigado from all the Goans. If CCCF can succeed in Colva then I’m very certain that every united forum and village group if united can also succeed especially in other severely affected areas in North Goa like Calangute, Miramar and Candolim. I wonder whether the free loaders and communal eccentric dole fighters stealing from the Goan taxpayers have any such contribution to the welfare of the people of Goa? *Rupert Coutinho* *UAE*
Re: [Goanet] Konkani Word A Day: hairann, hambog, hamlett, harcor
Sorry, I can't accept the word *bangre" instead of 'bangdde' in written language. Moi-mogan, Domnic Fernandes Anjuna, Goa Mob: 9420979201 True. You are right, Domnic and I get your point. Though, when Anglicised (or used in an English context), sometimes plural of Konkani words are formed in the English style (by adding an 's'). For instance -- mando and mandos. Technically, the Konkani plural should be mandde. Anyway, keeping that aside, would you accept *bangre*? I mean, using a 'g' instead of a double 'd'? FN
[Goanet] Goa's youngest jazz giant!
Colin D'Cruz has sent you a message on JAZZ NETWORKING WORLDWIDE AT ITS BEST!! Subject: Goa's youngest jazz giant! Goa's youngest jazz giant! Pianist Joshua Costa is one of Goa's amazing young jazz giants. Checkout his latin-jazz composition 'Samba de Goa' over here:http://www.soundclick.com/joshuacosta To reply to this message, click here: http://www.thejazznetworkworldwide.com/profiles/message/listInbox?xg_source=msg_mes_private -- To control which emails you receive on JAZZ NETWORKING WORLDWIDE AT ITS BEST!!, go to: http://www.thejazznetworkworldwide.com/?xgo=gzG9ZmRXkhyhKRmTMab54CD5lBpr6oYxs84qUesWg2AMPTHQpmjTwg&xg_source=msg_mes_private
[Goanet] CANCER INCURABLE ACCORDING TO WHO
Dear goanetters. I totally disagree with the views of fr. Ivo on cancer being uncurable heres why. In the year 2007 my mother was diagnosed with cancer at Holy Family Hospital at Bandra, Mumbai. We, me and my wife, took her to Tata Memorial Hospital at Parel. After conducting many tests th cancer was confirmed. She had cancer of the duodenum and it was in the final stages. We were refered to the palliative care unit, where we were told that she has only three months to survive we were prepared for her death. We were also told that arrangements would be done to put her in Shanti Avedna Hospital for her final peaceful death. I put my foot down. We brought my frail weak, unable to stand mother home to Mira Road. My wife took it upon herself to tend to my mother in her last days. We celebrated her purported last birthday in july 2007 with all family memberts present. I browsed the internet trying to find cures for cancer. At one site I learnt that mangosteen (bhinddam) juice and carrot juice were very much beneficial. Since mangosteen season was over, We started carrot juice theraphy on her, all her food intake including water was stopped. everyday we bought carrots at wholesale rate from Dadar market and she was just given carrot juice and nothing else, this went on till fifteen days. Also our friends and community people prayed for her. on the fifteenth day as me and my wife were sitting in the hall pondering we were shocked to see my mother come out of the bedroom walking erect without any help, she had also folded her bedding neatly and stacked it aside. The carrot juice theraphy continued of which she was fed up she wanted to eat proper food, by the grace of God, Almighty Father she is still living without any problembs, without any medication. Praise the Lord. MICHAEL FERNANDES
[Goanet] Caught in the net?
The biggest fish to be caught up in the mess so far is Rajat Gupta, a former board member of Goldman Sachs and ex-boss of McKinsey, who has been charged by the SEC in an administrative proceeding for allegedly passing tips to Mr Rajaratnam. Mr Gupta has sued the SEC and is asking to stand trial in front of a jury. He may reconsider now that he has seen Mr Rajaratnam’s fate. Read all about it @ http://www.economist.com/blogs/schumpeter/2011/05/galleon_trial_0 -- DEV BOREM KORUM Gabe Menezes.
[Goanet] SMILE....................... IT'S WEEKEND (12/05/2011)
NEED TO An employee (Minglu) walks into the Financial Department and asks to the Accountant (Teotu):- Minglu: What is the meaning of this. I have been paid Rs:2000 less than what was decided upon. Teotu: I know about it, but you did not complain when we paid you Rs:2000 extra by mistake last month. Minglu: (snaps back) Yeah, I can bear with occasional mistakes but when you make it a habit I think I need to report. Cajetan de Sanvordem Kuwait.
[Goanet] Cafe Prakash? Why?
Voices from Goa tell you why Cafe Prakash, a tiny restaurant in Goa, now has pretension of being the 'unofficial press club of Goa'. Listen to Prakash Sakhalkar (after whom the restaurant is named), Ralino Sequeira, campaigner Soter D'Souza, writer Nagueshbab Karmali, Manoj Joshi, meet the staff, and hear homeopath Sushrut Martins, current manager 'Babu' Kaplesh Sakhalkar, Miguel Braganza, and Gomantak Times deputy news editor Ashley do Rosario. In English and Konkani. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1_83RCYe_Xc Frederick Noronha :: +91-9822122436 :: +91-832-2409490
