[Goanet-News] NEWS IN PIX: Vice Versa, an art event in Goa...by Theodore Ted Misquita
The event, unusual views http://www.flickr.com/photos/fn-goa/6101383314/in/photostream Some artworks http://www.flickr.com/photos/fn-goa/6100830495/in/photostream http://www.flickr.com/photos/fn-goa/6100712063/in/photostream Visitors http://www.flickr.com/photos/fn-goa/6101261026/in/photostream Ted Misquita http://www.flickr.com/photos/fn-goa/6101361150/in/photostream Wilson D'Souza, who also does a great job mentoring young people http://www.flickr.com/photos/fn-goa/6101359438/in/photostream http://www.flickr.com/photos/fn-goa/6100805517/in/photostream Artist-doctor-cartoonist Subodh Kerkar http://www.flickr.com/photos/fn-goa/6101349928/in/photostream Artist Harshada Kerkar, known for her superb portraits, appreciates some work http://www.flickr.com/photos/fn-goa/6100799015/in/photostream http://www.flickr.com/photos/fn-goa/6101288176/in/photostream http://www.flickr.com/photos/fn-goa/6101269420/in/photostream Ted Misquita with Dattaraj Salgaocar http://www.flickr.com/photos/fn-goa/6101362992/in/photostream Writer, novelist Margaret Mascarenhas http://www.flickr.com/photos/fn-goa/6100832981/in/photostream Fashion designer Wendell Rodricks http://www.flickr.com/photos/fn-goa/6100834575/in/photostream Journalists Ashley do Rosario and Aarti Das http://www.flickr.com/photos/fn-goa/6101341596/in/photostream Engineer-turned-writer Jose Lourenco at the event http://www.flickr.com/photos/fn-goa/6101280364/in/photostream Sociologist-artist Bernadette Gomes takes a look around, just before a trip to Kerala http://www.flickr.com/photos/fn-goa/6100743829/in/photostream More photos, copyleft, can be copied for non-commercial purposes with attribution: http://photosfromgoa.notlong.com -- FN +91-832-2409490 or +91-9822122436 f...@goa-india.org Saligao Goa IN http://fn.goa-india.org Skype: fredericknoronha
[Goanet] A Strong Skeleton Means A Strong Body
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[Goanet] Is Sex Necessary? - Forbes.com
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[Goanet] ‘Mr Eduardo Faleiro: An Inspiration to Millions’ released
‘Mr Eduardo Faleiro: An Inspiration to Millions’ released Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports, Mr Ajay Maken recently released a book titled ‘Mr Eduardo Faleiro: An Inspiration to Millions’ written by the Director, Sports Authority of India, Patiala, Roque Dias in the presence of state chief minister, Mr Digambar Kamat, sports minister, Mr Manohar (Babu) Azgaonkar, former chief minister, Dr Wilfred de Souza and other dignitaries at a function in Panaji. Speaking on the occasion the Union Minister, Mr Ajay Maken referring to the book stated that Mr Faleiro was an inspiration to all as he learnt swimming in his 50s and also managed to cross the Mandovi River. He added, “He is an inspiration to me as being the sports minister I don’t know how to swim.” Writer, Roque Dias in his address spoke about his interaction with Mr Faleiro. “When Mr Faleiro was MP (Member of Parliament), he started to swim. That time I introduced him to a yoga coach in order to help him in his swimming. On May 9, 1994 he crossed Mandovi River in the presence of then chief minister, Dr Wilfred D’Souza. In this book I have tried to bring in his spirit, persistence and commitment. It is a saga of an athletic minister.” The deputy chairperson of the State Planning Board, Dr Wilfred de Souza in his address mentioned that this book can be a motivation for young sportspersons. The commissioner for NRI Affairs, Mr Eduardo Faleiro stated that yoga is a great sport created in India. He said, “Simply reading a book does not develop character. It is also formed by different regulated activities including sports. Physical education and sports should be an integral part of the school curriculum. The development of sports should happen at grass root levels.” He said India was lagging far behind as a sporting nation. Compared to China or Cuba for example, sports in India are neither broad based nor significant in terms of proven excellence. “There is too much concentration on resources and public support for a few sports like cricket and there is need to popularise other sports specially medal intensive sports such as athletics, gymnastics and swimming” Mr Faleiro said. The chief minister, Mr Digambar Kamat said Goa’s performance at the national level in sports was quite good. We are preparing ourselves to excel at the forthcoming national games in Goa and therefore stress is being laid on training and coaching programmes. The sports budget of the state he said has been raised to `80 crores. The state minister for Sports, Mr Manohar Azgaonkar said that sporting talent not only helps one achieve a name but also helps one gain monetary benefits. Sports talents who excelled in swimming and sports, Ms Talasha S Prabhu and Master Nehran Navin Acharya were felicitated on the occasion. The executive director of Sports Authority of Goa, Mr V M Prabhudessai was present on the occasion. The director of Sports and Youth Affairs, Dr Susana de Souza earlier welcomed the gathering while the deputy director, Ms Juliana Gurjao Colaco proposed a vote of thanks.
[Goanet] Come fly with me Delhi-Bombay-Goa
Come fly with me Delhi-Bombay-Goa http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk43/6100892518/sizes/l/ It was a last minute decision to visit Delhi at Ramlila Maidan. Upon checking the latest info on the net at 10pm (just incase, Anna break his fast etc), immediately decided to leave early morning to catch the first available flight to Delhi from Goa. Actually, ticket to Delhi were showing up around Rs.6,500 on Go-Air, Rs. 7000 on Air India and Rs.8,500 on Kingfisher Airlines. Yet, we did not buy ticket online just in case it was heavy raining in the morning etc. We thought of buying it at the Airport Counter. We arrived there at 5.30am. Straight went to Go-Air counter but ticket are for Rs.9000. Then we headed to International dep. Terminal – Kingfisher says Rs.18,000 where as Air India says Rs.23,000. No prize for guessing which flight or Airline we took to Delhi. I am sure, you guys learn from this too and that’s the reason I am sharing my experience with you on this air travel episode. Note: Ticket to Goa-Delhi can cost as low as Rs,5000 if bought say one month ahead There were some showing up at Rs.3,834 travelling mid November 2011 on Indigo and spicejet It says Base fare Rs.100 only but fees and surcharges Rs.3,784 http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk43/6100888242/sizes/l/ More pics and video etc http://joegoauk-pointofview.blogspot.com/2011/08/come-fly-with-me-delhi-bombay-goa.html Well, I haven’t eaten whole day night nor any breakfast on the day of the journey. I could eat something at the Airport Departure lounge e.g. Sandwich Rs.100, Coffee Rs.40, Single Samosa Rs.40 etc but then again I thought of waiting for another 30 minutes and I might get it free onboard flight to Bombay.. continue here http://joegoauk-pointofview.blogspot.com/2011/08/come-fly-with-me-delhi-bombay-goa.html joego...@yahoo.co.uk for Goa NRI related info... http://in.groups.yahoo.com/group/GOAN-NRI/ For Goan Video Clips http://youtube.com/joeukgoa In Goa, Dial 1 0 8 For Hospital, Police, Fire etc
Re: [Goanet] Doctors and corruption
Eugene, One of my cousin sisters husband passed away in the very same hospital 2 months back. He was on self-dialysis, carried his kit all the way from Canada on doctors advise. They were supposed to return to Canada after a week staying in Goa. On the last day they had been to colva and he ate something over there which caused food poison, he was rushed to Apollo Margaoa and was in ICU. After a month in ICU doing tests and operations, he finally left for Canada in a coffin! the bill was over 25 lakhs, but am not sure if u guys are covered under travel Insurance once you come down to India. My mom was rushed to GMC and they had to be amputate her leg, after she was operated in Apollo. A few years back I had posted on this forum, two cases involving our close friends. The Docs in Goa Treated them for a year and finally recommended to Tata Hospital in Mumbai. When we saw the letters We knew it was Cancer case but the patients nor their relatives were aware of this. Agree corruption is everywhere, but this case u are playing with human life. The doctors who want to fight against the politicians should first try to fight the corruption amongst The doctors! Dev Borem Korum Eddie -Original Message- From: goanet-boun...@lists.goanet.org [mailto:goanet-boun...@lists.goanet.org] On Behalf Of Eugene Correia Sent: 31 August 2011 10:22 To: goa...@goanet.org Subject: Re: [Goanet] Doctors and corruption I recently had a very dissapointing experience with Apollo Victor Hospital, Margoa. The day I went to meet the doctor I was informed that I would be admitted the same day and operated upon the next day for kidney tumour. The doctors there said I would also need angiography and temporary pacemaker as they found irregular heartbeats as I had undergone triple bypass more than 10 years ago. I stayed there for two days undergoing tests. My brother was asked to arrange for blood (three bottles) at night for surgery to be held next morning at eight. He said it would be impossible to round up people so late. But I got out of the hospital the next morning.
Re: [Goanet] Doctors and corruption
Here'a a piece from a blog on India Today website. eugene correia (How much should you pay for a CT scan, that vital diagnostic test, if you fall seriously sick? No one really knows…) “How much do you charge for a CT scan of the whole abdomen?” That’s what I have been asking diagnostic labs and hospitals across the country for the last few days. I don’t need to look beyond the NCR. But ever since I took up this quest, it has become almost a game with me. Ask. Note down. And then laugh at the absolute lack of consistency (and transparency) in the market. It all started with a stomach scan that a Calcutta lab did on my father and charged a whopping sum. Being a patient—scared and pliant as ever—he coughed up the money without even raising an eye brow. My entreaties that my friend has paid only Rs 2,000 for a head and neck scan didn’t even cut much ice. But it did trigger off this search: “It’s Rs 7,000,” pat came the reply at Delhi’s Mahajan Imaging Center. —“Why so much?” —“Because we have to give some medicine before that” I tried a less upscale outlet. At Pitampura’s Saral MRI CT Scan it went down by about Rs 1000. After calling up the Delhi MR CT Scan Centre at posh Safdarjung Enclave, I was a bit more sure that CT scan costs, for some reason, do not depend on how advanced a device is but more on the neighbourhood. Unpredictably, CT scans cost more or less the same at Hauz Khas and at Safdarjung. In Mumbai, however, this neighbourhood rationale doesn’t’ work. At posh Breach Candy it’s Rs 7,750. At Jaslok it’s around Rs 8,600 (“Because we use a 64-slice CT scanner”). At the new stunner, Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital it’s Rs 6,500 (wow! But wait for the catch. “We don’t do plain abdomen. You have to do a pelvic scan, too. That’ll be Rs 8,500”). Expect the costs to go down in Vashi? Don’t be silly. Along with bars, hotels, discotheques, malls and multiplexes, uptown no longer downmarket. Hence Vashi Diagnostic Centre asks for a neat Rs 8,500. Calcutta threw me for a loop. At that much-touted cheapest metro of India, CT scans are inexplicably high: at Quadra on Hazra Road it’s nearly Rs 8,000, at the old and established Eko Diagnostic Limited opposite Nehru Children’s Museum, it’s 8,500 and at the AMRI hospital in Salt Lake it zooms to Rs 10,800. Hold on. No one can match Apollo Chennai. —“It’s Rs 11,620 here.” —“But why?” —“That’s the Apollo rate.” Yet at Bangalore’s Sagar Apollo, the cost for CT scanning “whole abdomen” comes to Rs 5,000! And I have heard that in Hyderabad the average cost is between Rs 2,000-3,000. Does the Government of India update its websites on such hearsay? Why else would the Incredible India website (http: //www.incredibleindia.org/microsite/ medical/indicative_costs.htm) run by the Ministry of Tourism indicate that (obviously for medical tourists) that CT scan rates in India are well below Rs 3,000. In a 2005 study, ‘Financing and Delivery of Health Care Services in India’, done under the aegis of the Ministry of Health, the “estimated average cost” of CT Scans is given as Rs 2,700 in public hospitals, Rs 3,333 in private hospitals and Rs 1,999 in stand alone diagnostics centres. Are they providing state-of-the-art devices? Nah. Ask around and most labs seem to have ancient 4 or 6-slice CT scans. Your mind boggles at the price range the hospital biggies with fourth-gen, 256-slice machines would ask for! Have costs generally gone up, then (like it does for potatoes or petrol)? But how can a 38-year-old imaging modality suddenly become more expensive, when only “new and advanced” technological wonders command a hefty price? May be demand has come down, hence labs are being forced to push up the costs to break even? Not possible. With 0.39 CT scans per 100,000 population in India, demand can not be an issue. To me it looks like a story of uncontrolled greed in a sector that’s going through a hectic phase of growth and patients who still do not think of themselves as healthcare “consumers”. Look at a scenario where greed doesn’t work: the Saibaba Sansthan Hospital in Shirdi has a high-end, 64 slice CT scanner bought for Rs 4.5 crore. What does a stomach scan cost there? Just Rs 3,000. How? It’s run on no-profit-no-loss basis for members. Here’s a bit of feel-good piece of news: the US, despite all its might, charges about $6,500 for an abdominal CT scan.
Re: [Goanet] Doctors and corruption
And you forgot to add 'nuns' to that list of your, BC. Cheers floriano - Original Message - From: Bernado Colaco ole_...@yahoo.co.uk To: goanet@lists.goanet.org Sent: Wednesday, August 31, 2011 3:12 PM Subject: [Goanet] Doctors and corruption Soon Goans will be celebrating 50 years of corruption. BC Very sorry to hear that doctors in India are more corrupt than members of other professions such as engineers, teachers, contractors, judges, lawyers, government servants, politicians, political activists, priests, journalists, policemen, etc. Cheers,
[Goanet] LONDON CONVENTION COST GOAN TAX PAYER OVER 12 LAKHS
Mr.Rodrigues, ? Another example of pigs at the trough! ? This shameless behavior of corrupt NRI bagmen is aided and abetted by the Goanese abroad endorsing these junkets, but funded by the good people of Goa who have no say in the matter. In the name of Goan unity. Ha! Surely tax revenue generated in Goa should stay in Goa for the much needed improvements. Not help subsidize conventions such as the July junket and other ridiculous NRI programs [Know Goa Programme (KGP) and Goa Scholarship Program for Diaspora Children] which give affluent Goans a free pass. Where is the fairness? Those promoting these freebies in the name of global goan unity are in reality furthering their own agendas. ? Cheers, I. Nunes Response: When Gabe asked a simple question about this on this forum, he got a rather terse reply from our whiter than white Selma Cardoso. We knew then that there was something fishy going on. I agree with Mr Nunes entirely. Goa has such poor infrastructure and this money should be spent on imp[roving the lot of goans in goa. I attended this convention for twenty minutes as a friend had invited me to listen to her talk. Three of us attended and paid £ 36 as entrance fee. I have no complaint about it. The talk was about mining in goa. It was well presented and thought provoking, yet these organisers who claim that they discuss issues of interest to Goa did not have time for question and answer session at the end of the talk. why? they allowed a sponsor to speak about smuggling of Sarees from Daman where he was posted as punishment by Shashikala Kakodkar and how Indira Gandhi brought in MISA and stopped all smuggling in India overnight. When a friend of mine questioned Eduardo Faleiro , the replies he got were very revealing. The first question was why this should be called Goan convention while the overwhelming majority (I reckon upwards of 98% but I am open to correction) of attendees were catholics. The answer was that he will be attending similar convention organised by Hindus in the US. So that makes it alright then! I hope the organisers will show some grace and refund the sum of £ 8500 that they got as donation. Goa's overdraft has gone up from about Rs1800 crores in 2005 when Kangress came to power to over Rs 5000 crores. It is shameful that educated people settled in London cannot see the clear wrong in taking such handouts. Anil Desai
Re: [Goanet] Doctors and corruption
1: Jose Gama Pais wrote aboout the honest old days when his father was a doctor and how things have become so corrupt in the recent decades. COMMENT: I share the same feelings. I had the good fortune of knowing a good number of Escola Medica trained doctors, some of who were our teachers and seniors at Goa Medical College. The really good and honest seniors I can remember off-hand are Dr. Helecar (Santosh's father), Desai (Anatomy), Rodrigues (Aires' father) and Dhume (Pathology-St Inez). From my understanding ( and I accept that there will always be exceptions) Goa produced 'honrado' doctors during the Escola days. Then came the Bandodcar era. Good Lord! I reserve my comments on the Aurangabad, Poona and Delhi chaps who came via Deputation et other procedures. There were some honest bright spots who taught us well. The ones I remember include Duarte Monteiro (Physiology-Dean), Victor Monteiro Kurrane (Anatomy), Desai (Biochem), Suzzete (Pathology), Harry Mazumdar the hapless Hussain(Peds), GJS Abraham; Gupta, Mrs. Parashar Sharma ( Medicine), Wilfred de Souza Parashar (Surgery); Tendulkar, Francis + Sicletica Rebello and Nataline de Souza (ObGyn) but otherwise one could see evidence of blatant ghuspott and time spent in Politicking both Medical and Partisan. The latter (i.e. intentionally omitted) ones, I have chosen NOT to remember. I also choose to forget the coerced sterilization of females at GMC. 2: I am happy to read that Eugene (albeit through Alvino and Padma Barreto) got sorted out in Chennai without being ripped off. I wish him a full and speedy recover. I agree with his present assessment of GMC Bambolim. I can safely say .Thank you for liberation Thank you for nothing.especially for turning our once clean hospitals into garbage dumps ...and building more cow-sheds with transiently functioning but nearly always filthy high-tech chicken coopspaving the way for those other super-pricey ones to make poixe while the sun shines. I wish, however, that Eugene also remembers that despite this ghuspott, GMC produces some of the finest physicians one can find from the subcontinent. Like their Escola predecessors, a good number of GMC physicians continue to do the name GOAN proud. 3: I believe that Goa generates enough money from its natural resources and tourism to enable the Govt to provide top level healthcare, education and infrastructure for the residents of Goa, and Social Security and facilities for her senior citizens. Unfortunately, the 10% per Bus Ticket to Bombay wallas and other crooks will never let it happen. 4: Anybody remember a Bandh or Hunger strike for the above reasons? I do not. 5: Good Luck, I say, to the Ostriches, Hypocrites and other Crooks! You deserve each other. 6: I am not able to agree with Santosh Helekar that a doctor cannot refuse to treat a patient for any reason. But I agree that it would only amount to corruption if the doctor is lying to the patient for personal gain, such as offering a medically inappropriate treatment only because it is to his/her own benefit rather than the patient's, or ordering a medically unnecessary test because he/she receives a kickback from the laboratory. I would stress the corruption bit by adding the word Fraud. Just so that we know, in the US, there are very strict laws which affect doctors including: Anti-Kickback, Fraudulent Claims and the Prohibition of patient-referrals to facilities in which Doctors or their Families have 'interest' (One can look up these on the net as this post of mine is not meant to discuss it in detail). As far as Goa is concerned, I will certainly remember Dec 19, 1961. jc
[Goanet] LONDON CONVENTION COST GOAN TAX PAYER OVER 12 LAKHS
Anil Desai wrote: The first question was why this should be called Goan convention while the overwhelming majority (I reckon upwards of 98% but I am open to correction) of attendees were catholics. The answer was that he will be attending similar convention organised by Hindus in the US. So that makes it alright then! Response: First of all, thank you for calling me whiter than white. I've never been ashamed of being Europeanised. I am afterall the product of 450 years of Portuguese colonisation and rabid Christianity. I won't bother to respond to all the other points made about the convention. I leave that to the NRI office or the Goan Association but I will raise this point with you and perhaps you will give me a very clear and precise answer. The question is, what prevented the Hindu Goans in the UK from attending? Was there a policy at the door which prohibited entry? Were they refused entry? Were they discouraged from attending by someone? Was there a fundamentalist threat perhaps on their life that deterred them? My answer is, they couldn't be bothered being part of the Goan Community. So why act the injured party? This sense of victimhood you suffer from has to stop. If you were so disapointed by the lack of fellow Hindu Goans at the Convention, please allow me to personally refund your 36 pounds. Best, Selma
[Goanet] The First World Goa Day Celebrations in Adelaide
Goemkars , World Goa Day celebrations are goa ing places ... yes , its here to stay .. 11 and going to twelve in the year 2012 !! World Goa Day rene barreto http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M8jNWuQRJd4 -- Forwarded message -- From: Gerard Fernandes ndtvfran...@gmail.com Date: Tue, Aug 30, 2011 at 2:12 PM Subject: 1st Goa Day Celebrations in South Australia. To: Frankey ndtvfran...@gmail.com --- Frankey Fernandes in Adelaide, South Australia. The First World Goa Day Celebrations in Adelaide the capital of South Australia turned out to be major success with the organizers hoping to make the event an annual affair. It was a lively community fund raiser event held on 27th August 2011and seemed to become an instant hit with participants of all ages, who enjoyed Goan music, food, dance performances and games, until midnight. It was a party not just for Goan migrants but also for their new Indian and Australian friends who were treated to some excellent Goan hospitality. The event was held to raise funds for The Beth-Beth-Lehem Association, a not for profit organisation situated in Karwar -- a rural area just near Goa. This residence cares for dozens of homeless and mentally ill men rescued from the streets of the big cities. A documentary on Beth-Beth-Lehem was screened for the benefit of the guests who made generous contributions towards the association. Fr. Salvador Gomes Coutinho, the Superior General of Beth-Beth-Lehem in his live video address from Goa to the guests in South Australia thanked the gathering for their generosity and care shown to the association. Fr. Coutinho offered prayers and blessings to the people of Australia and thanked the Goan community for having undertaken the project to raise funds for the association. He said that the funds would go a long way in providing basic amenities to the residents of Beth-Beth-Lehem. Two senior Goans in South Australia Nancy (91) and Bertha Fernandes (98) were honored for their contribution in the society -- both hail from North Goa and have spent most of their life in South Australia. The capacity audience were treated to a sumptuous Goan spread which the famous multi layered Goan cake Bebinca. A troupe of young Goans Michell Cardoso, Lareina Fernandes, Sasha Sequeira, Allwyn D'Souza, Alfred Viegas and Wilbur Glenn Colaco presented the Goan/Portuguese Folk Dance 'CORRIDINHO and other hip swaying Goan dances, while Josefato Vales, Leonard Carter, Errol Fredericks, Alethea D'souza, Olivia D’Silva and Joanita D’Souza enthusiastically relived the Goan musical past with their band formed just for the evening The old Konkani songs so popular in Goa, brought back nostalgic memories of Goa until DJ Nick Fernandes brought us up to date with some top dance tunes to end the night on a high. Viewers from across the globe watched the entire proceeding live via live streaming. -- Frankey Gerard Fernandes. Adelaide, South Australia. Face Book - Goans in Australia - https://www.facebook.com/pages/Goans-in-Australia/184007498334090 ALLIANCE OF GOAN ASSOCIATIONS WORLD ALLIANCE OF GOAN ASSOCIATIONS. =
[Goanet] It’s a Gannapati!
It’s a Gannapati! A week into Anna’s fast, city Ganpati mandals want their tableaux to be Hazare themed. This race may be won by small mandals before the festival begins, and not big mandals who plan much in advance (Nadeem Inamdar) * * * * * Anna Ganesha by sculptor Pramod Kamble of Ahmednagar Anna Hazare’s infectious popularity is only swelling with each passing day and it’s no surprise that Ganesh mandals in the city are making last minutes changes to make him a part of their tableaux for the 10-day celebrations next month. And idol makers are scampering to meet the rising demand.Anna Hazare’s infectious popularity is only swelling with each passing day and it’s no surprise that Ganesh mandals in the city are making last minutes changes to make him a part of their tableaux for the 10-day celebrations next month. And idol makers are scampering to meet the rising demand. Pune’s famous Ganesha idol maker, Satish Taru, said that many mandals from the city are interested in erecting tableaux on the theme of Anna Hazare. But having them now is a remote possibility as preparing the idols require lot of time and is not a matter of a day or two. “We were able to process a few requests on behalf of some mandals related to the theme of Anna Hazare idols as they were made a couple of months back,” he said. Activists of some mandals have gone as far as Ahmednagar to fetch the Anna Ganesh idol from sculptor Pramod Kamble, who, inspired by the anti-corruption crusader’s devotion, has depicted him as a modern-day Ganesh fighting the system with the Jan Lokpal bill. And it’s only appropriate that much of the demand for this idol is coming from Pune as also other parts of the state. Pune is where Lokmanya Tilak started the Ganeshostav to bring in a national awakening among the commoners against the British rule. The festival is celebrated across cast and creed. Reputed Mandals and idol makers from Maharashtra especially Pune have requested Kamble to manufacture Anna Ganesh for them, a request that is being duly considered. Kamble’s two-and-a-half foot Ganesh idol resembles Anna Hazare and sports his famous cap. The Anna Ganesh holds a national tri-colour, a copy of the Lokpal bill and a burning torch in his hands. It is as if the idol is urging people to fight corruption. “This model has become an instant hit and I have so many requests that I am left wondering how to produce them on a mass scale in the few days left at hand,” Kamble said. Rahul Palande of Topkhana Mitra Mandal said he wanted Anna Ganesh as it is a new concept where the elephant God takes shape of Anna Hazare and wants to help his countrymen. Akhil Mandai Mandal’s Anand Saraf, who is considered an encyclopedia on the city’s Ganesh festival, said that with Anna’s popularity graph on the rise many mandals were making last minute changes to include him in their tableaux. “But the big Ganesh mandals start their preparation months in advance. Anna’s fast for the Lokpal bill become the talking point in the last 10 days,” he said. As a result, the small mandals would be able to highlight Anna and his cause much better than the big mandals, he explained. Saraf also said the mandals usually avoid controversial subjects, “Political issues are rarely taken up by mandals. But this time there is a possibility that mandals will put banners highlighting the issue of corruption raised by Anna,” he added. Pune’s famous Ganesha idol maker, Satish Taru, said that many mandals from the city are interested in erecting tableaux on the theme of Anna Hazare. But having them now is a remote possibility as preparing the idols require lot of time and is not a matter of a day or two. “We were able to process a few requests on behalf of some mandals related to the theme of Anna Hazare idols as they were made a couple of months back,” he said. Activists of some mandals have gone as far as Ahmednagar to fetch the Anna Ganesh idol from sculptor Pramod Kamble, who, inspired by the anti-corruption crusader’s devotion, has depicted him as a modern-day Ganesh fighting the system with the Jan Lokpal bill. And it’s only appropriate that much of the demand for this idol is coming from Pune as also other parts of the state. Pune is where Lokmanya Tilak started the Ganeshostav to bring in a national awakening among the commoners against the British rule. The festival is celebrated across cast and creed. Reputed Mandals and idol makers from Maharashtra especially Pune have requested Kamble to manufacture Anna Ganesh for them, a request that is being duly considered. Sculptor Pramod Kamble puts the finishing touches on an Anna Ganesh idol on Monday Kamble’s two-and-a-half foot Ganesh idol resembles Anna Hazare and sports his famous cap. The Anna Ganesh holds a national tri-colour, a copy of the Lokpal bill and a burning torch in his hands. It is as if the idol is urging people to fight corruption. “This model has become an instant hit and I have so many requests that I am
[Goanet] Nani Palkhiwala in 1984
Nani Palkhiwala the Indian jurist and constitutional law expert wrote on 16 January 1984. The picture that emerges is that of a great country in a state of moral decay. The immediate future seems to belong to the doomsayers rather than to cheer-mongers. We suffer from a fatty degeneration of conscience, and the malady seems to be not only persistent but prone to aggravation. The life style of too many politicians and businessmen bears eloquent testimony to the truth of dictum that the single minded pursuit of money impoverishes the mind, shrivels the imagination and desiccates the heart. The tricolour fluttering all over the country is black, red and scarlet - black money, red tape and scarlet corruption. Roland Francis Toronto.
[Goanet] Panchayat services
Roping in the lower bureaucracy The harassed citizens face daily harassment with impunity at the hands of the lower rung of the ladder This is real agony faced by every citizen at every stage at the Govt. service counters .At the Panchayat levels,getting clearance for personal house constructions, death and birth certificates, residents certificates, licences for establishments, fixing of rents,occupancy certificates etc. is not a matter of rights, but is at the discretion of the functionaries They are to be provided with motor able transport for inspections, a part of their duty., There are no compulsory office hours for the Sarpanch, .He may be present at his own sweet will You may have to wait endlessly for the Talathi as he is perpetually on so called official duty , without any record monitored of his absence at the place of posting There is no notice board displaying the hours of attendance of Sarpanch . Secretary, Talathi and public notice about absence The paying authority very strangely assumes regular presence for effecting payment, wher as in all Govt offices payment is done with reference to the Muster roll. The institution of the Secretary is law unto himself. If you antagonize him , he resorts to all sorts of mischief of delays, rules and regulations.When the Sarpanch is not too well versed with the administration and procedures your problems can multiply. Secretary holding dual charge is a blessing in disguise to add to your woes. Once again his absence from duties does not appear to e relevant relevant, when he is paid the monthly salary Most of the time the stock reply is that he is on official errands, justifying his truancy.The public should be able to monitor the movement register maintained publicly . The mandatory movement register is not in operation at all and caution in this regard is not heeded by the authority concerned They should be officially issued detention orders in writing, to be filled in the place of work and the Sarpanch issue attendance certificate of days of presence at the place of posting The less said about the expenditure of the Panchayat is better I Every one is aware of audits not passed by the Gram Sabha The functioning of this local body is touching every person and there is no attempt to streamline the administration at this level The Panchas are imitating the M.L.A`s in their attitudes. The Panchayat functioning often is remotely controlled by the local M.L.A. and hence their decisions are not entirely independent There will be a coterie owing allegiance to the boss to steam roll the wishes of the boss There is no annual plan available to the citizens to pperuse. The Panchayat rules and regulation manual is not available to us for reference It is a mockery of procedure to hold Gram Sabhas at which, many a times the members are absent and there is nothing in operation that such absence is seriously noted for action Since it is voluntary service .rules do not make their performance actionable Most of the uneducated people are at the receiving end to obtain the services of the Panchayat can the Govt interested in mouthing slogans of Aam admi put the functioning of the Panchayats in order seriously on a priority basis ? Nelson lopes Chinchinim
[Goanet] Train to valankani
Train to Valankani It is a big relief to the faithful , who undertake this arduous pilgrimage with hope, trust and convictions of their journey It was real penance to reach the destination of spiritual significance The train has finally arrived due to divine providence , as the events unfold with no explanation and motivation over many years Every one who matters , over the period have made efforts in this directions, but now selectively , individuals take credit by appearing at public inauguration and flagging of the train It is in public knowledge, as to who is the real motivating force, to fulfill the long pressing need and who did not appropriate any honour to take political mileage The record of performance of some M.P.`s requires no documentation as to their concerns of people translated into reality. All over India people have supported wholeheartedly supported the movement of Anna against corruption As it is rightly said each one of us must practice this virtue sincerely. The attempts to route out corruption cannot be eradicated with legislation and difficulty of application The fountain heads of all corrupt practices are the legislators in ll spheres of our living existence The expenditure on election is controlled, but wooing the electorate is going round the year,. Is there any investigation, check on how and from which resources the M.L.A`s regularly and on festive occasion distribute various items and cash .Are there any verifiable records of accounts ? Are those accepting it contribute towards corruption ? Now the train to Valankani is a God sent opportunity to be encashed with potential dividends at the impending elections It is believed even as a strong credible rumour. that ML.A.`s have each spent 12/7/,28 lakhs to sponsor the ticket of the faithful, besides a fleet of buses to the destination It is inconceivable that these individuals will not be morally obliged to pay back by their votes and is not a strategy exploiting religious sentiments to bind to their commitments without open requests? It is like manna from heaven raining down on the devotees to Valankani We would instead request a direct train to Divine Retreat Centre,, which demand is long pending and in spite of vigorous efforts by a few . The people undertake a more torturous journey to heal themselves at the DRC and undergo reformation and become renewed and changed persons giving up undesirable habits of
[Goanet] Show me the Books, Show me the Money
Fellow readers, First there is Gabe waiting in the wings hoping and praying to change his words from not on your nelly (not as in elephant) to goodness gracious me, if and when the profit and loss account is finally published by the host organisation on the NRI Global Goan Convention held in London. Second, there is me with my newly purchased solar powered (can't risk batteries) calculator in case the figures are mind boggling. Finally, there is the rest of the Goan world who are tucking into their plate of sorpotel and pilau waiting for the next episode of Money, Mystery and Suspense. Con Menezes's article on Personalized Brain Training came just at the right time to light up my brain cells. Reason, whilst we are still playing the game Show me the Books, I have just realised that those at the helm of the host organisation have already moved on to play their new game Show me the Money. With the 2012 Olympics on the horizon, I suspect they are plotting, planning, discussing and finalising the finishing touches to be given to GOA towers (remember the penthouse buy to let, let to buy). Floors need sweeping, cushions fluffing up, fridges stocking up with Kingfisher beers and CDMs (Cadbury Dairy Milks), large flat screen 3D televisions bought for the lounge as well as bedrooms 1, 2 and 3. In addition, the highly prized garage needs to be checked out to see if it is large enough to fit the official Olympic car. Much hard work to be done in preparation for the rent of one thousand British pounds a day, a week (more who knows). In the furore of activity in case they missed it, on page 2 of the Homes and Property News (London Evening Standard 24 August 2011), they can even register their Olympic let on homesandproperty.co.uk/eventrent. There's an article here saying a couple have put their Greenwich home for rent at £24,000 per week! In the midst of all this, we have Cyprian Fernandes scratching his head on the whys, whens, where fors and what fors of the NRI Global Goan Convention. May I politely request that he reads George Pinto's article Of closed minds, and bare intellects, and empty souls in its entirety, and then watches the videos and photographs of the NRI Global Goan Convention in London and Goan Festival in its entirety. He will see the wonderful food, a very beautiful lady and a handsome gentleman dancing to the melodious voice of Goa's nightingale. The smiles on their faces show pure joy or a giveaway that yet another successful money spinner has been spun with their paying audience footing the bill. Were all Goan objectives met, absolutely. In the words of George Pinto our chimpanzees sang, danced and picnicked. Praise and congratulations go to the Government of Goa - NRI cell for bringing the Global Goan Convention to London and accounting for the known expenditure dispensed so far and sharing these figures with us by kind favour of Aires Rodrigues. Their speedy production of accounts might knee jerk the host organisation into producing their set of creative accounts. May BE or May BE not on this side of Christmas 2011 and perhaps share it on goanet in the search for excellence so that comparisons can be drawn with other host countries where the NRI Global Goan Convention has been held? Melvyn Fernandes Surrey, United Kingdom 31 August 2011 - official last day of summer in the UK melvynfernan...@virginmedia.com
Re: [Goanet] doctors and corruption
Roland Francis wrote: Wonder why you would not have wanted to save yourself all that aggravation and money by returning to Canada and getting yourself quality medical treatment at no cost to you. Folks, Not only would the treatment be free but Eugene would write every excruciating detail about his experience and any cracks in the Ontario medical system would be exposed. The next thing you know is that all those inefficiencies get ironed out and the medical system runs better.. The bigger question though is why any citizen would standby and allow their politicians to waste the bulk of their taxes on 'defense' and especially so when the tax payers are unable to get even minimum medical coverage from the state. Mervyn1826Lobo
[Goanet] Potholes And Bad Roads
Potholes And Bad Roads I was not at shocked at all, with the repulsive photographs of the potholes and the pathetic condition of the roads in and around the Capital City of Goa, in some of the news papers a few days ago. This appalling condition of the roads in Goa especially during the monsoons is not a new occurrence, this has been going on for a long long time but it's been only more prominent in the past decade. During the last couple of years I have been regular visitor to Goa during the months of April-May and every time I go down, I am amused to see most of the roads in south Goa being hot-mixed during that period and it makes me wonder about the policy of the government or the wisdom of the PWD to waste such huge amounts of tax payers money on this yearly exercise, as within a month or two these roads get washed out, creating craters large enough for buffalos to rest in. After all the exercise and the expense, the public should get at least 8-10 months of good roads to travel on, if not throughout the year. Every one knows that Goa is bless with more than average rainfall compared to the rest of India and that is pretty heavy by any standards and since the sub-standard quality of our roads do not remain intact during the rainy season, we get good roads for just a month or two, so what is the intelligence of hot-mixing roads just before the rains ? Why not start hot-mixing roads soon after the monsoons so that people get good roads for the major part of the year ? The atrocious quality of the road works in Goa, is a testimony by it's self, that there is no implementation of any quality standards at all. As noticed in the photographs, the aggregate used in the tar to reinforce the tarmac gets easily disintegrated thereby facilitating potholes. It is the simple logic, that the quality and the durability of roads is directly proportional to the materials used and the compaction of the road, that our esteemed authorities seem to conveniently forget, that leads to the pathetic state of our roads in Goa. There is yet another dangerous factor that leads to a number of accidents involving two wheelers. With yearly hot-mixing of the road, the thickness of the tarmac increases and since about a meter or so, on either side of the tarred road is left out without tar, it become very much uneven in height at the edge of the tarred portion of the road and hence becomes increasingly dangerous for motorcyclists to maneuver their bikes when buses and trucks ferociously speed past them, sometimes causing fatal accidents. So, why is that small portion of the road not tarred ? When tenders are put out for construction of roads does it not included the entire width of the road ? If not, why ? If yes, why is that portion not tarred ? Most of our Ministers and especially our PWD minister, have been making regular jaunts to foreign lands, do they not see the quality of roads and other aspects of quality of life out there ? Or are they only interested in carrying foreign exchange to convert black into white and be chief guests at cultural functions ? The Biblical expression of having eyes but do not see is so very relevant to our corrupt, egoistic and self-centered politicians, what they live for is just inflating their own fortunes, rest is irrelevant or immaterial to them, and the sooner we Goans accept this fact the better it will be. Freddy Agnelo Fernandes # The content of this electronic communication is intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom it is addressed and any others who are specifically authorized to receive it. It may contain confidential or legally privileged information. If you are not the intended recipient you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution or otherwise placing reliance on the contents of this information is prohibited and may be unlawful in certain legal jurisdictions. If you have received this communication in error please notify the sender immediately by responding to this email and then delete it from your system. #
[Goanet] Jacquie Menezes
From todays GVUK:_ Oshawa, Ontario: Jacquie Menezes is your Liberal candidate Jacquie Menezes is running as the Liberal candidate in Oshawa for the provincial election on Oct 6. Join her in Oshawa on Sept 1 for her Nomination meeting - 7:00 pm at 843 King Street West, Unit 8, Oshawa , Ontario L1J 2L4. For RSVP, please contact Lindsay at 1-416-770-4296. Jacquie Menezes is the daughter of the late Neves Menezes. [info from Uvy Lopes] more details.. Nice girl - did a lot of running around when G.O.A. London made a visit to Toronto in 1977. Wish her success. Gabe -- DEV BOREM KORUM Gabe Menezes.
[Goanet] Corporator Watch(Herald)
Post election, Bharati means business by GERARD D’SOUZA --- Bharati Heble is the new corporator representing Panaji’s Ward 13. A no frills woman, she triumphed at the CCP elections sans any bigwig backing. She is all out to straighten out illegalities PANJIM: Representing the Corporation of the city of Panaji’s ward No 13 has never been easy. The stinking St Inez nullah, slums, bad roads, violations of open spaces are all part and parcel of this ward. And current sitting corporator Bharati seems to have begun well. Bharati Heble, the daughter of legendary poet Bakibab Borkar and former High School teacher trounced Babush backed Mangala Karapurkar, and an independent candidate, Seema Pednekar to win for the first time, in this women’s reserved ward. Within the first three months of being elected, she has written to the CCP Mayor asking him to address the issue of illegal constructions in open spaces. Heble had sent a letter to Yatin Parekh, mayor, Corporation of the City of Panaji ( CCP), raising the issue of illegal structures in open space opposite Sameer apartments, near hotel Ameya, Sta. Inez and conversion of the open space into a volleyball court, based on the complaints from the residents of this locality. “ I have raised issues of illegal constructions in my ward. Some hutments were built in an open space which serves as a gardencum- recreational area for residents of the locality. I filed complaints not only with the CCP but also with other government authorities like the Urban Health, North Goa Collector, etc. Through persistent efforts and issuing some stern warnings, the illegal hutments were demolished,” Heble said. She has said that it is her love for the city that has kept her going. “ I have lived in this city for more than four decades and love it dearly. Panjim was once a very beautiful city, an enterprising and colourful tourist destination having its own heritage charm. But sadly, the city’s condition and shape as of today stands deteriorated” she said. Speaking on her achievements till date, Heble has said that a lot has been done and a lot more needs to be done. “ The internal roads in my ward were in a very bad state, and full of potholes. We got the road works amounting to around Rs40 lakh sanctioned and built. Opposite the Church, there was a heritage cross and the CCP were using this area to store garbage bins. I raised my voice and got them shifted. A pedestrian road crossing with speed breakers on either side near the St Inez Church entrance has been another major demand of the ward residents. Crossing the road to visit the church is extremely arduous for those who live in my ward. I moved a resolution for constructing speed breakers and got it passed in the CCP Council meeting. The actual construction of the speed breakers may take a couple of months more, as the file has to move to the office of the North Goa Collector for notification and then the process of tendering will commence,” Heble said. Besides, she has also conducted tree plantation drives in the ward and has raised issues like traffic congestion and chaos on the roads, particularly near the Caculo Mall, Sharada Mandir School during afternoon hours. The ward comprises of a part area along the Dayanand Bandodkar Road, and part of St Inez area. Like few other wards, this ward is also a mixed bag of voters; rich and poor. The filth and stench of the nearby St Inez nullah renders the air. The ward also has a number of colonies including Tamba Colony, Navketan Colony, Greenland Colony, Madhuban, Par.aat and so on. Incidentally, this area includes city’s only traffic signals, which were supposed to work on solar energy but subsequently got damaged. However, for Bharati the journey has just begun. “ The first few months were more of a learning exercise for me, as I was getting used to the system of governance. In the next few months, my priority will be to build a Balwadi School for the children of St Inez, a footbridge, footpaths with proper illumination, construction of water drains, construction of toilets for some houses, providing additional streetlights, etc. I will also raise other issues plaguing the city from time to time,” she said. Source: http://www.epaperoheraldo.in/Details.aspx?id=1354boxid=4322846uid=dat=9%2f1%2f2011
[Goanet] Wendell Rodricks at Lakme Fashion Week 2011
Wendell Rodricks Inspired by and designed to reflect the fluidity and stillness of pure water, Wendell – master-of-resort wear- Rodricks’ collection was presented in four parts, each with a colour and theme. Beginning with white and ecru skirts and layered dresses with sheer organza coats, it proceeded to more fluid satin, in similar silhouettes, rendered sexier by the choice of fabric. Flared pajama-trousers and 1960’s tunics made an appearance as well. Moving on to rippled, textured fabric there was further play of sheer and opaque, with the addition of colours blue and pink. Fluid, dramatic shapes are the designer’s forte and they were present in plenty, though our wardrobe picks would be possibly limited to the basic white, full skirt with organza hem and the shoes: Lace-covered peep-toe booties. Source: http://www.vogue.in/content/wendell-rodricks-2 VIDEOS: Scene 1: Naturally Yours http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O77chcH6BxA Scene 2: Indian Waters http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bX4S5rtrXLw Scene 3: Sparkling Water http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n7qvC1XL9uY Scene 4: Raani Pink Carpet Glam http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O3qJnGVzXu4 Scene 5: Finale http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0bgj5-SSJac Goanet A-C-E! Arts ~ Culture ~ Entertainment
[Goanet] [Photo Blog by Rajan Parrikar] Ganesh Chaturthi 2011
Photo Blog by Rajan Parrikar has posted a new item, 'Ganesh Chaturthi 2011' Greetings to all on the occasion of the festival of Ganesh Chaturthi which falls this year on Sept 1. The image below features the 4.5 metres tall 15th C sculpture of Kadalekalu Ganesha at Hampi. You may view the latest post at http://www.parrikar.com/blog/2011/09/01/ganesh-chaturthi-2011/ Best regards, Rajan P. Parrikar parri...@yahoo.com
Re: [Goanet] Doctors and corruption
Merwyn's tongue-in-cheek remark is well taken. Remember, he said that Uganda Goans hate me for saying that the GOA was once run by the :Uganda mafia. Let me tell Merwyn that I have stood my ground against the East African Goans and not afraid to cross swords with them on many issues. Once a Uganda Goan (not John Nazareth) wrote a piece on GOA history and mentioned himself as one of the earliest person who set the ball rolling in forming the association and put my byline on the piece without even asking me. He handed the piece to me and when I asked him why he put my name on the article, the person replied that it would have credibility if it went under my name. Shameless indeed. I never used that piece for The Pulse, the GOA newsletter, which I then edited. So, Merwyn, even if I criticize someone or sometime it is not done through malice. As I had said before, writing is not your forte. You should stick to the game of financial figures. I had my own reasons to have my surgery in Goa. One of them is that if I had died I would be buried in Goa where my parents are buried. Goa is a place I love and cherish despite all the mess it is in and despite being far away from it for very long time. I was also not sure if I could get immediate date for operation in Toronto as I believe there's always a long waiting list. I also felt that I would get better post-operation care at home in Goa where I have my younger sister and brother and other close relatives. Unfortunately, the operation did not take place in Goa but even if I had died at the CMC my body would be taken to Goa for burial. That was my wish. The kidney operation is not so difficult, unlike say heart bypass. I had done my heart bypass in Toronto ten or 11 years ago. Anway, I hope to do follow-up consultation with Canadian doctors. Many thanks to those who wished me speedy recovery. And splecial thanks to Merwyn ;-) Eugene Correia
[Goanet] 1st to 7th September is National Nutrition Week
-**-**- 1st to 7th September is National Nutrition Week --- Theme for 2011: On the steps of nutrition lies the emancipation of next generation - This is our vision and conviction’ http://wcd.nic.in/ http://wcd.nic.in/fnbweb.htm --**-**-**- Source: GOA DESC Social Issues Calendar 2011 **-**-**-**-** GOA DESC RESOURCE CENTRE 11 Liberty Apts., Feira Alta, Mapusa, Goa 403 507 mailto:goad...@gmail.com goad...@gmail.com** **=**==**
Re: [Goanet] LONDON CONVENTION COST GOAN TAX PAYER OVER 12 LAKHS
anil desai anild...@gmail.com wrote: 1: When Gabe asked a simple question about this on this forum, he got a rather terse reply from our whiter than white Selma Cardoso. 2: why? they allowed a sponsor to speak about smuggling of Sarees from Daman where he was posted as punishment by Shashikala Kakodkar 3: The first question was why this should be called Goan convention while the overwhelming majority of attendees were catholics. 4: I hope the organisers will show some grace and refund the sum of £ 8500 that they got as donation === Comment: Ola Todos, This is Kunbi Zuze, the mostest original Goan. I was begining to get encouraged to believe that you (later) settler Goans had developed the sense to stay away from divisive terms like Hindu Goans, Katlik Goans, Bamons, Sudras, Gaudis, Tailors, and sub-Harijans (like me). But, it appears that some of us have not gotten out of that intellectually dishonest VideoCD thought process. Some possessors of that thought process might even believe that Katlicks must swadeshify themselves if they are to be accepted as Katholics (or some archaic nonsense like that). As the mostest original Goan, I say thus unto ye: As long as you (settler Goans) have not put up a sign or otherwise organised to keep out Kunbis and others out of your convention, you have my permission to call it a Goan Convention. I am not about to try make sense about the 'whiter than white Selma Cardoso' comment except to say that it is possible that some among us just might have a self-perception issue which presents in this fashion. Personally, I have not known Goa politicians organising the transfer any Goan anywhere far (e.g. Daman or Lakshwadeep Islands) as a punishment (and I am sure Tai will categorically deny that charge...Won't you, Tai?)... I do know however, that a bunch of Goa politicians were attempting to transfer ALL Goans to Maharashtra. But then, that isn't that far away, is it? wrt sum of £ 8500, I am not so sure that I would use the term 'refund' (the original Latin having been noted) but I would certainly recommend future Conventions to do the following: (a) Do NOT accept donations via politicians or their agentes (b) It is better to have a smaller convention or none at all, if local/self funding is not available (c) IF any Govt entity wishes to participate in your convention, charge them a participation fee +/- a display booth fee. In that case, you would not be required to return anythingunless you violate the terms of the contract. IOW, there will be less of this trash-talk which follow Goan Conventions which may or may not be selectively RTIed. And yes, please do NOT patronise my people in Goa by sending poixe from phoren to BUS us to any of your functions in other parts of Goa. If we Kunbis and others cannot afford to travel, we will stay at home and eat our Rice and Fish Curry. The next thing you guys might do is to ask us to refund the Bus Fare and the cost of the Mutton Biryani and Sorro that you might choose to invite us to consume. Frankly speaking, after listening to the hypocritical nonsense you guys spout, Kunbi Zuze would definitely need some Sorro! jc
[Goanet] Pakistani Goans get long term visas
http://thecsf.org/csf/2011/09/01/goans-get-long-term-visas/ Goans get long term visas September 1, 2011 A Church in GoaThe federal government yesterday announced it has decided to grant long-term visas and in some cases Indian citizenship to Christian and Buddhist minorities in Pakistan. Until now this benefit was only for Hindus and Sikhs from Pakistan, regarded as minorities there. Most Pakistani Goan Catholics migrated to that country for employment during the Portuguese colonial days. Goa was a Portuguese colony from 1510 to 1961. Many Goans were thus born in Pakistan although they had their family and property in Goa. Issuing of visas to Pakistani nationals visiting India is governed by the Indo-Pak visa agreement of 1974, which only provides for the issue of short-term visas. Commissioner for NRI (non-resident Indians) Affairs, Eduardo Faleiro, requested the Pakistani minister for minority communities Shahbaz Bhatti, who was killed in March, to include Christians in the list of beneficiaries “which would enable them to qualify for Indian citizenship.” The two neighboring countries have had tense relations in the past which divided hundreds of Goan families. Earlier, Goans settled in Pakistan had a chance to travel to Goa only during the exposition of relics of Saint Francis Xavier. The order was issued by the home ministry on August 11 but the information was released to the media only yesterday. --
[Goanet] THE GOA DAMAN AND DIU PUBLIC GAMBLING ACT, 1976 (GDDGA): SALIENTS AND ANALYSIS:PART I.
The Goa Daman and Diu Public Gambling Bill passed by the Legislative Assembly of Goa, Daman and Diu became THE GOA DAMAN AND DIU PUBLIC GAMBLING ACT,1976 when it received the assent of the President of India on 30th July 1976 and was notified on 09th August 1976 during the tenure in Office of Mrs. Shashikala Kakodkar of the Maharashtrawadi Gomantak Party(MGP) as the Chief Minister. The then Governor was Mr. S K Banerji. The Act repealed the Public Gambling Act(PGA) 1867 as in force in the then Union territory of Goa Daman and Diu under which Gambling was explicitly prohibited throughout India where money was staked and outcomes were left to luck. During the time of Presidents rule in 1979 the GDDGA was amended to extend powers to a Head Constable of Police to enter if necessary by force by night or day , based on any credible information if he has reason to believe any house, room or place was used as a common gaming house. Further it provided for imprisonment and fine imposed on any person found gambling. In 1992, Mr Ravi Naik ,after breaking away from MGP joined the Indian National Congress (INC)and became Chief Minister . During his tenure as Chief Minister when Mr .Bhanu Prakash Singh was Governor the GDDGA was further amended to read “Government” to mean the “Government of Goa” and to further insert section 13 A which conferred on the Government to authorize any game of electronic amusement/slot machines in Five Star Hotels subject to conditions and payment of recurring and non-recurring fees. This provision opened the floodgates for Five Star Hotels to start gaming in their Hotels. The first Five Star Hotel off the block was the Ramada Hotels India Ltd with Mr. Sunder Advani as its Managing Director and the Leela Palace with Krishnan Nair as its head to install slot machines. NUGGET was opened at Ramada and LAS VEGAS at Leela. In 1994, Dr Wifred D’souza, as Chief Minister, amended the GDDGA to raise the fine for the second time offence of having been found gaming in common gaming houses to not less than three thousand rupees, and for the third offence the fine was raised to be not less than five thousand rupees . The amendment was published in the Gazette on 25.02.1994 but was deemed to have come into force retrospectively on 17.09.1993. In 1996, Mr.Pratapsingh Rane, as Chief Minister, when P. C Alexander as Governor amended section 13 A of the GDDGA to include “ table games and gaming on board vessels offshore as may be notified”. The first off the block for the second time to avail of the benefit of this amendment was Mr Sunder Advani of Ramada Hotels Ltd, which by then had changed its name to Renaissance Hotels Ltd , through its sister Company Advani Pleasure Cruises Pvt. Ltd. CARAVELA was launched with gaming facilities. The amendment is significant because it made possible for Vessels to operate as Gaming houses. The amendment is also very , very significant because it cut the lead time for obtaining Gaming licences as a vessel could be easily and quickly dry or wet leased without having to wait and incur expenses of constructing a five star hotel on land. This amendment rendered cheap and easy the costs of setting up a Gaming business in Goa. In 2003,Mr Manohar Parrikar, as Chief Minister, when Kidar Nath Sahani was Governor brought in 19 changes through an amendment of the GDDGA , which increased the punishment and fines for keeping unlicensed gaming houses and punishment for gaming in unlicensed gaming houses, cancellation of license of licensed gaming houses for any operations conducted in breach of the gaming license. The effect of this amendment led to licensed gaming houses whether on land or offshore getting entrenched without in any way being affected by any further significant obligations. It can easily be seen that all political parties recognized under the Representation of Peoples Act collectively played significant political roles in legalizing and licensing common gaming houses in Goa.
Re: [Goanet] doctors and corruption - Cure for Piles
While on the subject of Doctor's and Corruption, I bring my own personal experience re treatment for piles. My brother had acute piles problem for some years during which he had undergone two operations (one laser at Juhu Mumbai) but the problem persisted. He then while reading a book - Home Encyclopedia by J B Lobo, 7th edition, page 293, among with various cures listed for Piles, tried the following one and was cured in 5 days: Slice an Onion and mix it with curds and have it twice a day, for 7 days. He was cured in 5 days and has not experienced piles for the last 3 years. A year back when I had Piles, I followed the above, but 3 times a day and was cured in 3 days. Additionally in our family we make it a point to have 5 or 6 small cloves of raw garlic, sliced in tiny pieces and gulped down with water, before sleeping. Garlic helps control blood pressure and reduce cardiac diseases. Also drinking regularly, Kokum Agal (not sweetened kokum sherbat) - widely available in Goa, diluted with water is also very good for health. These are from my own personal experiences. Joseph Fernandes Mumbai Visit www.fatherspeaks.net Click: Father speaks,on LHS, below home, then click: Messages to Mother Eugenia ABBA FATHERS Feast on 07th August
Re: [Goanet] Doctors and Corruption.
Hi Santosh, In as much as your post in reply to mine referred to teachers wherein I mentioned that the scope for corruption was relatively less. Perhaps I should have said in that in terms of the magnitude. Having been a teacher all my life I would like to mention that as teachers, one is constrained by the ethics of the profession. Ethically speaking, tuitions are legitimate if and only if sanctioned by the head of the Institution. In the normal course of events, one is supposed to solve the difficulties of children in the institution itself. If the teacher teaches well, then there is no need for a child to take tuitions. Tuitions are justified in certain circumstances. In cases where the student has missed classes and has a problem catching up or if the student has a difficulty in learning the subject. Unfortunately, in this competitive world, it is the parents' ambition and their desire to see that their children fulfil their (parents' and sadly not the students') ambition that drives them to send their children to tuition classes. Hence the thriving industry. IMHO, I personally feel that giving tuitions in such circumstances is akin to the world's oldest profession. Both are driven by the need to make money albeit for different ends perhaps. Best, Tony From: Santosh Helekar chimbel...@yahoo.com Hi Tony, Whether we like it or not every profession has become a business today. such as offering a medically inappropriate treatment only because it is to his/her own benefit rather than the patient's, or ordering a medically unnecessary test because he/she receives a kickback from the laboratory. (truncated) Cheers, Santosh -- Tony de Sa tonydesa at gmail dot com
Re: [Goanet] Potholes And Bad Roads
We should take the contractor to task , which company was given the contract to undertake this Job and how much was paid and why the construction has been so sub-standard , when did the construction commence what was the guarantee of the works by the contractor .did it mean one heavy rain and then we have ditchesand many many more questions come to light..and this is when Goans should unite for a genuine cause this is when we should unite to ensure the crooks who did this job should be made to compensate or pay back after all it is the taxpayers money.Do we have to wait for Anna or can Goan's take up this cause ..? I am sure all the cars belonging to Govt of Goa use the same road too so why not question the Transport Minister and finally if he does not have answers then let the CM reply! --- On Thu, 1/9/11, Freddy Fernandes ffernandes@emaar.ae wrote: From: Freddy Fernandes ffernandes@emaar.ae Subject: [Goanet] Potholes And Bad Roads To: goanet@lists.goanet.org Date: Thursday, 1 September, 2011, 12:39 PM Potholes And Bad Roads I was not at shocked at all, with the repulsive photographs of the potholes and the pathetic condition of the roads in and around the Capital City of Goa, in some of the news papers a few days ago. This appalling condition of the roads in Goa especially during the monsoons is not a new occurrence, this has been going on for a long long time but it's been only more prominent in the past decade. During the last couple of years I have been regular visitor to Goa during the months of April-May and every time I go down, I am amused to see most of the roads in south Goa being hot-mixed during that period and it makes me wonder about the policy of the government or the wisdom of the PWD to waste such huge amounts of tax payers money on this yearly exercise, as within a month or two these roads get washed out, creating craters large enough for buffalos to rest in. After all the exercise and the expense, the public should get at least 8-10 months of good roads to travel on, if not throughout the year. Every one knows that Goa is bless with more than average rainfall compared to the rest of India and that is pretty heavy by any standards and since the sub-standard quality of our roads do not remain intact during the rainy season, we get good roads for just a month or two, so what is the intelligence of hot-mixing roads just before the rains ? Why not start hot-mixing roads soon after the monsoons so that people get good roads for the major part of the year ? The atrocious quality of the road works in Goa, is a testimony by it's self, that there is no implementation of any quality standards at all. As noticed in the photographs, the aggregate used in the tar to reinforce the tarmac gets easily disintegrated thereby facilitating potholes. It is the simple logic, that the quality and the durability of roads is directly proportional to the materials used and the compaction of the road, that our esteemed authorities seem to conveniently forget, that leads to the pathetic state of our roads in Goa. There is yet another dangerous factor that leads to a number of accidents involving two wheelers. With yearly hot-mixing of the road, the thickness of the tarmac increases and since about a meter or so, on either side of the tarred road is left out without tar, it become very much uneven in height at the edge of the tarred portion of the road and hence becomes increasingly dangerous for motorcyclists to maneuver their bikes when buses and trucks ferociously speed past them, sometimes causing fatal accidents. So, why is that small portion of the road not tarred ? When tenders are put out for construction of roads does it not included the entire width of the road ? If not, why ? If yes, why is that portion not tarred ? Most of our Ministers and especially our PWD minister, have been making regular jaunts to foreign lands, do they not see the quality of roads and other aspects of quality of life out there ? Or are they only interested in carrying foreign exchange to convert black into white and be chief guests at cultural functions ? The Biblical expression of having eyes but do not see is so very relevant to our corrupt, egoistic and self-centered politicians, what they live for is just inflating their own fortunes, rest is irrelevant or immaterial to them, and the sooner we Goans accept this fact the better it will be. Freddy Agnelo Fernandes # The content of this electronic communication is intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom it is addressed and any others who are specifically authorized to receive it. It may contain confidential or legally privileged information. If you are not the intended
[Goanet] Song for the day.
Marty Robbinshttp://www.youtube.com/artist/Marty_Robbins?feature=watch_video_title - The Streets Of Laredo http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L14UKBjC5Isfeature=related -- DEV BOREM KORUM Gabe Menezes.
[Goanet] WHY ARE THE SPORTS BODIES DREADING THE RTI ACT?
It is an irony that within days of the historic debate on the Lokpal Bill in Parliament during which the MP’s swore by transparency and accountability, that the Union cabinet scuttled the much needed National Sports bill moved by the Sports Minister Mr. Ajay Maken. In what amounted to a rank conflict of interest, heavyweights in the Cabinet heading key sports bodies, participated in the cabinet meeting and thrashed the bill. Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh only proved once again to be a lame duck. Why are these sports bodies refusing to come within the ambit of the Right to Information Act? What are they trying to conceal from the public domain. Sports is one arena that definitely has to be above Politics. It would have been an ideal situation if there was a total ban on politicians holding posts in sports organisations. Let the sports field be managed by sportsmen and sportswomen. We have so many of them and they will do us proud. We cannot afford to have any more Kalmadis around. May the Sports turf be cleared of politicians and the scams that accompany them. Aires Rodrigues T1 - B30, Ribandar Retreat Ribandar - Goa - 403006 Mobile: 9822684372
[Goanet] Joquim Vishwajit -a tie up of Mining activist.
Dear friends Its not merely the political tie-ups, basically the mining that is on the fore front and both are commonly interested in mining ! It is magic of mines which gives thoysands of crore and thereby dominate the politics of winning elections , and to go for extensive mining .We are satisfied with the kind of the ideas of development floated by them!We are yet to get ourselves educted to know thisevent.Joquim's son overnight becoms a social worker! We buy the statementeasily. In Goa social workers are those who have only money and can spend to win situations!We still think Goa is a progressive state, advanced! Sorry for all this! One big mineer will dominate this coming election and we will vote in the name of democracy -tragedy of our literacy . Regards Ramesh Gauns
[Goanet] S[ports regulation bill
Sports regulation bill The performance of India as the Nation is dismal when compared with even smaller Nations Our standing in the Olympics is pathetic to say the least One swallow in Bindra is a consolation and is the cause for celebration In a population of billion people, we do not find any worthy material to spot and train The money allotted for CWG was not spent for strange reasons Imagine the loss incurred by he Govt in organising CWG alone.The Govt intentions to bring this bill appears to milk the cash rich cow of BCCI It is the lure of money that attracts their interests, as the amount with this cricket organisation is more than the annual budgets of some Indian states Naturally they want a pie of this cake The Govt reputation in the field of sports management or organisation is disgraceful. The Govt does not encourage and adequately finance any sensible sports activity. The federation and bodies are avenues for the politicians to head as a matter of honour and privilege The hockey, which was once upon a time our only Olympic forte has lapsed into oblivion with in fights among the officials The wining disciplines of weight lifting are privately funded. We are no where near any discipline to reckon with in world competition The bill was discussed with Ministers with conflict of interests , heading sports organisations and naturally rejected. The BCCI is by and large well administered, except for a few aberrations of IPL involving unsupervised individuals ,who were given a free hand in good trust. The cricket as a sport is leading the Nations in this exclusive field of administration .selections awarding of contracts, payment to players. etc does not brook Govt. interference That as many as 27 federations of sports are willing to come under the purview of the bill is no answer to net BCCI and ruin a prestigious body There was time when players were gifted one lakh through organising fund raising events To day they are offering 2 crores to cricketers and donating to the other sports bodies, voluntarily encouraging other disciplines too The Cricket associations, which are part and representing BCCI have constructed huge stadiums promoting cricket as a sport The International sports events have augmented in India the much needed infrastructure in recent times. The Govt intentions to interfere in well managed sports discipline is a suspect The bill has some obnoxious clauses regarding the tenure of the office bearers, such a provision is already in place in BCCI What track record the Govt. has of sports administration The facility at Patiala was ridden with drug abuse of enhancing performance and athletes were caught, dismissed and barred unknowingly for no fault of their won Look at the facilities that the they were provided during training and mere subsistence allowance sanctioned to them The clause regarding age of 70 years, and tenure of 12 years is arbitrary to displace certain individuals heading the organisation Suresh kalmadi heading the body is a case gone sour There are politicians in the Parliament winning for donkey years, entering through the Raja sabha, and who many a times are rejected at the hustings or who can never win any election for Lok Sabha Does the Govt contemplate age bar and tenure for holding such public offices ?There were four cabinet Ministers on the Cabinet meet with conflict of interests and no one excepts them to purge themselves for a noble purpose, however sanctimonious The bill will be brought back again or shelved permanently, who knows with the internal pressures The Govt will do well to support such organisations that are doing commendable work. encourage and invest in training at the grass root level, provide infrastructure in all disciplines and provide a decent budget for sports advancement at all levels and in all fields . Nelson lopes Chinchinim 9850926276
[Goanet] Fwd: CONVITE A ESTAREM PRESENTES NO pré-lançamento da ANTOLOGIA BILINGUE DE AUTORES AÇORIANOS CONTEMPORÂNEOS
COLÓQUIOS DA LUSOFONIA (AICL) www.lusofonias.net Em nome dos Colóquios da Lusofonia tenho o enorme prazer em convidar Vexa a estar presente na Sessão de Abertura oficial do 16º Colóquio da Lusofonia. Nessa sessão, a realizar pelas 15.00 horas do dia 30 de Setembro 2011 na Biblioteca Municipal de Vila do Porto, proceder-se-á ao pré-lançamento da obra em epígrafe, editada pela Calendário das Letras com o apoio da Direção Regional das Comunidades e dos Colóquios da Lusofonia. A ANTOLOGIA BILINGUE DE AUTORES AÇORIANOS CONTEMPORÂNEOS, cujo primeiro volume vai agora ser dada à estampa engloba os seguintes autores (ordem alfabética 1º nome) 1.ÁLAMO DE OLIVEIRA 2.CAETANO VALADÃO SERPA 3. DANIEL DE SÁ 4. EDUARDO BETTENCOURT PINTO 5. EDUÍNO DE JESUS 6. EMANUEL DE SOUSA 7. EMANUEL FÉLIX 8. FERNANDO AIRES 9. MARCOLINO CANDEIAS 10. MARIA DE FÁTIMA BORGES 11. MARTINS GARCIA 12. ONÉSIMO TEOTÓNIO DE ALMEIDA 13. URBANO BETTENCOURT 14. VASCO PEREIRA DA COSTA 15. VICTOR RUI DORES A apresentação da obra será feita por uma das coordenadoras/autora (Helena Chrystello) pelo editor (Francisco Madruga) e pela Diretora da Direção Regional das Comunidades Prof. Dra Graça Castanho / Os Colóquios Anuais da Lusofonia são independentes de toda e qualquer organização ou entidade estatal, governamental ou político-partidária e subsídio-independentes, //motivo pelo qual não poderemos conceder quaisquer apoios à sua participação (viagem/estadia)/ O horário e demais informações sobre o colóquio estão em http://www.lusofonias.net/encontros%202011%20sta%20maria/index.htm Espera-se que a obra possa ser amplamente divulgada e utilizada nas comunidades da diáspora, em especial nos EUA e Canadá, utilizando a vasta rede dos colóquios e não só, e desde já pedimos aos que estão ligados ao ensino na diáspora que indiquem o seu interesse na aquisição da obra, especificamente feita a pensar no mercado luso-americano/luso-canadiano e outras comunidades anglofalantes. RSVP Com os melhores cumprimentos J. CHRYS CHRYSTELLO, Presidente da Direção COLÓQUIOS DA LUSOFONIA (AICL, Associação [Internacional] Colóquios da Lusofonia) - NIPC 509663133 Sede: Rua da Igreja 6, Lomba da Maia 9625-115, S. Miguel, Açores, Portugal Contactos: (+351) 296446940, (+351) 919287816/ 916755675 Página web: www.lusofonias.net Correio eletrónico: lusofonia.a...@gmail.com / lusofoniazo...@gmail.com Faxe eletrónico:+(00) 181 5301 3682 / (00) 1 630 563 1902 Blogue: http://coloquioslusofonia.blogspot.com/ YAHOO GRUPO: lusofonia-a...@yahoogroups.com /SUBSCREVER: lusofonia-aicl-subscr...@yahoogroups.com aderir AICL: http://www.lusofonias.net/menu%20do%20site.htm XVI Colóquio SANTA MARIA - AÇORES 2011 http://www.lusofonias.net/encontros%202011%20sta%20maria/index.htm XVII Colóquio LAGOA - AÇORES 2012 http://www.lusofonias.net/encontros%202012%20Lagoa/index.htm
[Goanet] Weeping and gnashing of teeth in India?
IT'S SIMPLY CRICKET. India's disbelief when England whitewashed them 4-0 in the Test series was severe enough, but they will be even more demoralised after the sole Twenty20 international fell England's way by six wickets with three balls to spare in front of the summer's most feverish capacity crowd. Full read @ http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2011/aug/31/england-india-twenty20 COMMENT: Last three of England's batsmen; two Patels and a Bopara - they went to war against India? -- DEV BOREM KORUM Gabe Menezes.
Re: [Goanet] LONDON CONVENTION COST GOAN TAX PAYER OVER 12 LAKHS
Even as I lay in a hospital bed and at home, I accessed my mail on my iphone. I followed the posts regarding the convention. I had said before that I wish the convention is held every two years to save money to the Goan taxpayer. Now that we know how much it has cost and perhaps the bill will soar once the final figures come in, it is pertinent to ask if the Goan conventions are worth it. Looking at the London Global Goans Convention, I can say that the academic part of it was not so interesting. I have with me the convention souvenir and have gone through its contents. First, the souvenir is of moderate quality, both in production-wise and content-wise. There are few articles, especially those papers read by some speakers. The GOA UK president Flavio Gracias writes, is taking place over four days from June 22-15, 2011 and GOA CM Digamber Kamat writes, will be held in London (U.K) from July 22-25, followed by NRI Commissioner Eduardo Faleiro who writes, I am glad to know that the Global Goans Convention is beind held in London on July 22-25 next. I am surprised that the souvenir messages are reminding Goans about the convention that has already begun. Shockingly, Faleiro's message says,.July22-25 next. It obvious that Faleiro wrote this message long time ago as an announcement. Flavio feels that the convention would have been serving Goans better if its thrust was forward-looking rather than harping on the past. One can understand where his sympathies lie when he says, Reflecting on past history serves as a learning experience but to what purpose; it is is 'sound bites' of anti-colonial rhetoric, then it will be a was opportunity. Why didn't Flavio sound his concern when the theme of the convention was first mooted? Why indirectly run down the convention theme when the convention was already on? Flavio could have influenced the NRI department to change the theme, but would his voice carry weight when the NRI department provided a big chuck of funds to host the convention? Flavio has promised Global Goans Gathering (3Gs) in Goa in April 2012. Who will fund this event? Is is not too short a time in order to review plrogress of what has been achieved and, if necessary, to press the Goa government to implement measures that meet the needs of Goan NRIs. I am sorry to say that I am unaware of what the NRI session at the convention discussed. It was for this reason that I said that I wished there were professional journalists convention. Even Eddie Fernandes, who served as the spokesperson, did not provide his own reporta but sent across two sketchy ones from those who were part of the organizing group or, at least, allied with the organizing committee or were functionaries at the event. I had asked before in a lengthy piece on what have been the gains of past conventions? It was good to learn that the NRI department promised to put reports or action takent reports of past conventions on the website. We'll have to wait till they are there. Goa will host an academic meet in December to celebrate 50 years of Liberation. So, in what way the London convention benefit in focusing on the Liberation theme? On another note, there is deafening silence from the GOA UK on how much money it spent on celebrating its Sapphire Anniversary by hosting the Global Goan Convention? The very vocal Selma Carvalho is being selective in her response, attacking a goanetter who posed the question if the London convention was truly Goan as it lacked Hindu Goan participation. She is ready to give back the entry fee to the goanetter? Why doesn't she give the ballpark figure that the association may have spent on this event? No auhtorityf, perhaps. Or just silent because she has got the benefit of the heritage fund that has been given to the GOA UK? The current buzzword in India is transparency. I know that GOA UK is not India-based but still I would expect it to be transparent in letting us know what some have demanded of it -- financial figures. In an email Ravi Vaz informed me before the convention that he would be following this forum and any issues raised here will be looked at. Will the honourable Ravi Vaz keep his promise/ Eugene Correia
[Goanet] Christians of Indian origin who live in Pakistan will now be entitled to long term visas to India, Goa’s Commissioner for NRI Affairs Eduardo Faleiro said.
Initiative to enable Pak Goans to return to IndiaLong-term Indian visas for Pak XiansPanaji, Aug 31, DHNS: *Christians of Indian origin who live in Pakistan will now be entitled to long term visas to India, Goa’s Commissioner for NRI Affairs Eduardo Faleiro said.* The Union Home Ministry recently added Christians and Buddhists to the list of Indian-origin minorities in Pakistan that would be allowed long-term visas (LTVs). Only Hindus and Sikhs were earlier entitled to this privilege. In a letter addressed to Faleiro recently, the Joint Secretary (Foreigners) G V V Sharma said that after examining the request from the Goa NRI Commission, the government had decided to also include Buddhists and Christians from Pakistan in the category eligible for LTVs. The decision was being conveyed to all state governments, he said. This significant decision will greatly facilitate the process for a large number of Pakistani Goans who want to return to Goa to acquire Indian nationality, Faleiro said. The former minister who was instrumental in convincing Home Minister P Chidambaram to extend the LTV entitlement for Pakistani Goans said Christians constitute a significant minority community in Pakistan. A large number of Goan Christians had settled in Karachi in pursuit of jobs long before the Partition. Many of them now want to return to Goa. Many have already migrated out of Pakistan. A number of Pakistani Goans who have been living in Goa before December 31, 2009 would now qualify for Indian nationality, Faleiro said. In his website goansofpakistan.org businessman Menin Rodrigues writes from Karachi: “The early Goans came here brimming with hope, conquered the very fabric of the society by their sheer hardwork and resolve to succeed, wielding great influence on the local community.” When Pakistan was carved out in 1947, the prominence of Goans, he says, “was evident from the fact that one of Karachi’s first elected Mayors was Manuel Misquita; it was a time when the city’s judiciary, the armed forces, police, hospitals, educational institutions, railways and the world of music and sports were ruled by this law-abiding community.” Some 10,000 odd Goans still live in Karachi, but they are today “living in obscurity and marginalised due to the influx of cultures and communities who have no knowledge of the city’s glorious past,” regrets the Pak-based businessman. http://www.deccanherald.com/content/187682/long-term-indian-visas-pak.html COMMENT: This is probably the best thing done by the NRI Minister for Goans this year. Question is why was it a practise to favour only Hindus and Sikhs before? -- DEV BOREM KORUM Gabe Menezes.
[Goanet] NEWS IN PIX: Vice Versa, an art event in Goa...by Theodore Ted Misquita
The event, unusual views http://www.flickr.com/photos/fn-goa/6101383314/in/photostream Some artworks http://www.flickr.com/photos/fn-goa/6100830495/in/photostream http://www.flickr.com/photos/fn-goa/6100712063/in/photostream Visitors http://www.flickr.com/photos/fn-goa/6101261026/in/photostream Ted Misquita http://www.flickr.com/photos/fn-goa/6101361150/in/photostream Wilson D'Souza, who also does a great job mentoring young people http://www.flickr.com/photos/fn-goa/6101359438/in/photostream http://www.flickr.com/photos/fn-goa/6100805517/in/photostream Artist-doctor-cartoonist Subodh Kerkar http://www.flickr.com/photos/fn-goa/6101349928/in/photostream Artist Harshada Kerkar, known for her superb portraits, appreciates some work http://www.flickr.com/photos/fn-goa/6100799015/in/photostream http://www.flickr.com/photos/fn-goa/6101288176/in/photostream http://www.flickr.com/photos/fn-goa/6101269420/in/photostream Ted Misquita with Dattaraj Salgaocar http://www.flickr.com/photos/fn-goa/6101362992/in/photostream Writer, novelist Margaret Mascarenhas http://www.flickr.com/photos/fn-goa/6100832981/in/photostream Fashion designer Wendell Rodricks http://www.flickr.com/photos/fn-goa/6100834575/in/photostream Journalists Ashley do Rosario and Aarti Das http://www.flickr.com/photos/fn-goa/6101341596/in/photostream Engineer-turned-writer Jose Lourenco at the event http://www.flickr.com/photos/fn-goa/6101280364/in/photostream Sociologist-artist Bernadette Gomes takes a look around, just before a trip to Kerala http://www.flickr.com/photos/fn-goa/6100743829/in/photostream More photos, copyleft, can be copied for non-commercial purposes with attribution: http://photosfromgoa.notlong.com -- FN +91-832-2409490 or +91-9822122436 f...@goa-india.org Saligao Goa IN http://fn.goa-india.org Skype: fredericknoronha
[Goanet] Cancer Break-Through
This promising news was flashed on Canadian TV a couple of days ago. http://www.cbc.ca/news/health/story/2011/08/31/cancer-virus-intravenous-stud y.html http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/206633/20110831/cancer-virus-cancer-treatmen t-cancer-research-cancer-break-through-cancer-cure.htm The cancer killing virus was engineered by scientists at the Ottawa Hospital and a biotech company Jennerex. A few months ago it was tested on mice with organs fully covered with tumors. The disappearance of the tumors was dramatic. Now it was tested on 23 patients at the hospital who were in advanced cancer stages with different kinds of cancers and their tumors similarly disappeared. Apparently the virus works on most but not all cancers and knocks off 80% of them. This is my mental recall of the TV news. It appears to me that since this is not a drug, there will be no big money involved for patients and there may not be the usual drug approval process that takes years to happen. But hey, what do I know? Will Goanet's oncologists please enlighten us to the real potential here. Utt Oidoncar Dotor Gilbert Lawrence. Roland. Toronto
[Goanet] Goa news for September 2, 2011
Goa News from Google News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** Bond movie may be shot in India - BBC News Octopussy, released in June 1983, was the first. ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNF1aaoqk3NYC8TTIOYqHumGyDjwKgurl=http://www.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/int/news/-/news/world-south-asia-14743542 *** Goa gears up to welcome Lord Ganesh - IBNLive.com ns.Besides, the advisories are issued for the citizens to ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNHrCGelLptJRVFBzB3-T5hzNtVVfAurl=http://ibnlive.in.com/generalnewsfeed/news/goa-gears-up-to-welcome-lord-ganesh/808004.html *** Long-term Indian visas for Pak Xians - Deccan Herald rigin ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNFYBksyAJLJRziTjGfYTgMMUDG_Bgurl=http://www.deccanherald.com/content/187682/long-term-indian-visas-pak.html *** This druglord may expose many bigwigs in Goa - Rediff uestioning-israeli-drug-lord/807073.htmlCBI questioning Israeli drug lord http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNEtNvkj_ARgfjaNodGRZG8LcUl1pwurl=http://www.rediff.com/news/report/this-druglord-may-expose-many-bigwigs-in-goa/20110831.htm *** Four-day SAFF begins in Goa on September 15 - IBNLive.com ay festival to be held in Goa between September 15-18, will screen more than 50 films from all South Asian countries, including India, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNGS6CP044xUow7443Csnw0OyRRI8Qurl=http://ibnlive.in.com/generalnewsfeed/news/fourday-saff-begins-in-goa-on-september-15/807083.html *** Woman kingpin of Goa sex racket held from Mumbai - Times of India cT-tl5bxz9t_l_VA http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNFVj0uyTHqv4cRCmBx5xEI8a--ctQurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Woman-kingpin-of-Goa-sex-racket-held-from-Mumbai/articleshow/9810764.cms *** Abhay to move to Goa! - Hindustan Times ndustan TimesIn fact, the actor is building a house in Goa, and is likely to move to the beach state once it's ready. Yes, I am building a house in Goa. And most probably, I am going to move there, confirms Abhay. But I will have my feet in both Mumbai and Goa. ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNExQoskc0GqAqopbFPhomewMUCYQAurl=http://www.hindustantimes.com/Abhay-to-move-to-Goa/Article1-740131.aspx *** Casino business in Goa growing 50% a year; Global chains eyeing market - Economic Times onomic TimesDuring the same period, cumulative revenue of these casinos has grown from a modest 40 crore to around 300 crore. It's not the same business anymore. This is big, says John D'Costa, general manager of Club Prive, a casino in Goa's Holiday Inn hotel. ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNHyRsWR0GpPVMyjKCaEevFJmYvvvgurl=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/news-by-industry/services/hotels-/-restaurants/casino-business-in-goa-growing-50-a-year-global-chains-eyeing-market/articleshow/9829122.cms *** Monsoon 'normal' in state: IMD - Times of India Konkan (with Goa), Marathwada and Central Maharashtra -- have got more rain while Vidarbha region received less as compared to its Long period average (LPA). Long period average is the average of rainfall for considerably ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNGt2rsJM2H1xhg-4x0Yqh_CKWTzMAurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/pune/Monsoon-normal-in-state-IMD/articleshow/9829232.cms *** Consider Goa's unique social structure: Matanhy - Times of India mes of IndiaPANAJI: The Union rural development ministry should consider Goa's unique social structure, anomalies in land prices and other factors and grant exemptions while finalizing the draft land acquisition bill, say social activists. ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNF4aeNnNvbMAk9leKJQ9bnTiLrkGwurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Consider-Goas-unique-social-structure-Matanhy/articleshow/9816176.cms Compiled by Goanet News Service http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php
[Goanet] DEATH ANNOUNCEMENT Lea Vaz Rangel-Ribeiro
DEATH ANNOUNCEMENT Lea Vaz Rangel-Ribeiro Lea Vaz Rangel-Ribeiro, beloved wife of Victor Rangel-Ribeiro, daughter of the late Sebastian and Cecilia Vaz of Assagao and New York; mother/mother-in-law of Eva Ribeiro Wickoff/Christopher Wickoff and Eric/Liz Rangel-Ribeiro; grandmother of Dana, Ria, and Morgan Murray, and Tatijana and Natacha Rangel-Ribeiro; sister-in-law of Oscar/Erika Rangel-Ribeiro of Geneva and Lyra Ribeiro Srinivasan of Lincroft, NJ, sister/sister-in-law of Dominic/Marilyn Vaz of New York; aunt of Christopher/Rosemary Vasan, Allen/Carolina Vasan, Philip/Tina Vasan, Mireya/Charles Carlsen, Gita/Patrik Thollesson, Ludivine/Luc Perret of Geneva, Christine Ribeiro Opie of London, and Rani Vaz/Michael Moebius of New York; great-aunt to Kiera Vasan, Kristen and Daniela Vasan, Peter and Julia Vasan, Katie and Kevin Carlsen, and Emilie and Daniela Thollesson, and Cecilia Moebius, by the grace of God passed away most peacefully at her residence in Monroe, New Jersey, USA on the evening of September 1, 2011.
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Re: [Goanet] LONDON CONVENTION COST GOAN TAX PAYER OVER 12 LAKHS
On 1 September 2011 10:40, Eugene Correia eugene.corr...@gmail.com wrote: Even as I lay in a hospital bed and at home, I accessed my mail on my iphone. I followed the posts regarding the convention. Eugene Correia RESPONSE:- Dear Eugene, I was wondering where you had gone, one moment you were in the thick and thin of it and then there was utter silence. I wish you a speedy recovery. Clearly you are an observant reader and have noted the various errors, it seems not much attention was paid to what went into the Brochure - what a shame. Perhaps, Flavio does not like the past - too many skeletons, it may be that his past is not one of any significance, or probably low achievement. As I have written before, without the past there is no today and without today there is no tomorrow. The past for many of us is one of wonderment and joie de vivre. -- DEV BOREM KORUM Gabe Menezes.
[Goanet] Trinidade in Trinidad
‘Recognition by peers nice’ Thursday, September 1 2011 Dr Austin Trinidade...Public Service Medal of Merit (Gold) HAVING been overlooked on two separate occasions, prominent South Trinidad medical practitioner, Dr Austin Trinidade, says he was “pleasantly surprised” after learning he would be conferred with the Public Service Medal of Merit (Gold) at yesterday’s national awards ceremony at Queen’s Hall, St Ann’s. Trinidade, a Kenyan by birth but who has lived and worked in Trinidad since 1972, was among 56 persons who received national awards for their contribution to society. In an interview at his Palmiste, San Fernando home on Tuesday, an obviously elated Trinidade said he had been “very surprised” that he had been contacted by President’s House last Wednesday concerning the national award. “I was very surprised to begin with because I’ve been nominated before, two or three times before, so I really wasn’t expecting. I knew they had nominated me, the (southern branch of the) Medical Association nominated me because they asked me if they could nominate me and I was kind of hesitant, I said I had been nominated before and nothing happened,” he said. “Well, I’m surprised but I’m also very thankful, because it’s nice to be recognised by your peers and by your country, my adopted country, very thankful yes.” Trinidade said while he had been sworn to secrecy, he had told his wife, Lorna, whom he married in 1975, and had subsequently told his two boys, Aaron and Adrian, who were both in England. Trinidade, who retired as Medical Chief of Staff at the San Fernando General Hospital in 2007, also served as president of the TT Medical Association in 1989 and had two stints as council member of the Medical Board from 1995-1998 and 2004-2006. He also organised the first audiology testing in South Trinidad, which was subsequently used as a template for the Ministry of Health 15 years later. http://www.newsday.co.tt/news/0,146535.html
[Goanet] Death: Lea Vaz Rangel-Ribeiro
Our condolences to long-time Goanetter writer, editor and novelist Victor Rangel-Ribeiro on the death of his wife Lea, who passed away last evening at Monroe, US. May Victor have strength to bear with the loss of his life partner and close collaborator. In recent years, I had got to know Lea quite closely, one of the many friends made over Goanet, and she was most supportive when Victor spent long hours mentoring younger talent back in Goa, via the GoaWriters network and other initiatives. Condolence messages to Victor can be emailed via vrangel...@aol.com FN * * * Lea Vaz Rangel-Ribeiro Lea Vaz Rangel-Ribeiro, beloved wife of Victor Rangel-Ribeiro, daughter of the late Sebastian and Cecilia Vaz of Assagao and New York; mother/mother-in-law of Eva Ribeiro Wickoff/Christopher Wickoff and Eric/Liz Rangel-Ribeiro; grandmother of Dana, Ria, and Morgan Murray, and Tatijana and Natacha Rangel-Ribeiro; sister-in-law of Oscar/Erika Rangel-Ribeiro of Geneva and Lyra Ribeiro Srinivasan of Lincroft, NJ, sister/sister-in-law of Dominic/Marilyn Vaz of New York; aunt of Christopher/Rosemary Vasan, Allen/Carolina Vasan, Philip/Tina Vasan, Mireya/Charles Carlsen, Gita/Patrik Thollesson, Ludivine/Luc Perret of Geneva, Christine Ribeiro Opie of London, and Rani Vaz/Michael Moebius of New York; great-aunt to Kiera Vasan, Kristen and Daniela Vasan, Peter and Julia Vasan, Katie and Kevin Carlsen, and Emilie and Daniela Thollesson, and Cecilia Moebius, by the grace of God passed away most peacefully at her residence in Monroe, New Jersey, USA on the evening of September 1, 2011. 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] Doctors and death
Eugene Correia wrote: Merwyn's tongue-in-cheek remark is well taken. Remember, he said that Uganda Goans hate me for saying that the GOA was once run by the :Uganda mafia. Eugene, You have made a name for yourself with your writting. Some readers, myself included, look forward to and go into hysterics when we read your er, work. If you get to read this, just do me one favour please. Point out to the readers here where I said that Ugandan Goans hate you. FYI, I am clueless to who this Ugandan mafia is or if it exists other than inside your mind. So, Merwyn, even if I criticize someone or sometime it is not done through malice. As I had said before, writing is not your forte. You should stick to the game of financial figures. Since you have such a jaundiced view of the world, I am forced to view the above as a compliment. I am glad you appreciate my financial er, figures. Let me, however, point out that it is not a game. There is some serious money to be made. Had you the means to follow on my pointers, all documented here, your compliments would have been also sweetened with words of gratitude ;-) I had my own reasons to have my surgery in Goa. One of them is that if I had died I would be buried in Goa where my parents are buried. Goa is a place I love and cherish despite all the mess it is in and despite being far away from it for very long time. -snip- Unfortunately, the operation did not take place in Goa but even if I had died at the CMC my body would be taken to Goa for burial. That was my wish. I understand this completely. You do not want to be in Goa when you are alive. You only want Goa over your dead body. Many thanks to those who wished me speedy recovery. And splecial thanks to Merwyn ;-) A speedy recovery from me too, especially since I can only communicate with the living. Mervyn1825Lobo
[Goanet] London Convention
I dont understand this talk by Anil. In South China the frontman of the Goan Association is a Hindu. BC anil desai anild...@gmail.com wrote: 1: When Gabe asked a simple question about this on this forum, he got a rather terse reply from our whiter than white Selma Cardoso.
[Goanet] LONDON CONVENTION COST GOAN TAX PAYER OVER 12 LAKHS
Anil Desai wrote: The first question was why this should be called Goan convention while the overwhelming majority (I reckon upwards of 98% but I am open to correction) of attendees were catholics. The answer was that he will be attending similar convention organised by Hindus in the US. So that makes it alright then! Response: First of all, thank you for calling me whiter than white. I've never been ashamed of being Europeanised. I am afterall the product of 450 years of Portuguese colonisation and rabid Christianity. ? I won't bother to respond to all the other points made about the convention. I leave that to the NRI office or the Goan Association but I will raise this point with you and perhaps you will give me a very clear and precise answer. The question is, what prevented the Hindu Goans in the UK from attending? Was there a policy at the door which prohibited entry? Were they refused entry? Were they discouraged from attending by someone? Was there a fundamentalist threat perhaps on their life?that deterred them? ? My answer is, they couldn't be bothered being part of the Goan Community. So why act the injured party? This sense of victimhood you?suffer from has to stop.?If you were so disapointed by the lack of fellow Hindu Goans at the Convention, please allow me to personally refund your 36 pounds. ? Best, Selma My response to this pathetic response from Ms Carvalho. First of all, I do not know why you should bother to answer to my post if as you now pretend, it is up to the GOA to answer the questions I posed. I thought you were one of the organisers as per your previous posts on this forum. You say that I suffer from victim hood. I suggest you read the post again. I suffer no victim hood. You are the one who has been propagating on this forum about whole generation of Hindus trained to hate catholics, bloodshed etc. I am very happy with my countless goan and non-goan catholic friends and acquaintances. I have never been actually victimised or been in fear of victimisation. If you cannot understand my post, i suggest you go to a neighbour or your primary school teacher and get it explained to you. Alternatively, Let me try to put it in plain English for you. 1. I was happy to attend this convention at the request of my friend and had no qualms about paying 12 pounds each for three of us who attended one lecture for twenty minutes. My only criticism was that after the organisers declared that there would be a question and answer session at the end, this was cancelled for lack of time and the reason was an impromptu and irrelevant talk by one member of the sponsoring team. So, allow me to turn down your very generous offer of a refund . 2. A convention organised by Hindus in the USA , if its overwhelming membership is Hindu, would be as unacceptable to me as the one organised by GOA for overwhelmingly catholic members, either to be called Goan convention or to be eligible for govt funds from goa government. 3. Organisations that claim to work for the benefit of Goa and Goans should not fleece Goan taxpayers under the pretext of discussing Goa's problems sitting in London. OK to do it but at your own expense. Is that clear, Ms Carvalho? By the way, did you attend the dinner sponsored by Mr Faleiro and paid for by the Goan taxpayers? Anil Desai
[Goanet] Condolences on the death of Lea Vaz Rangel-Rebeiro
Dear Victor, My heartfelt condolences on the death of Lea. I am so so sorry to read about it in the Goanet. Its a pity when you come next to Goa, Lea won't be at your side. I am sure most of us will miss her grace and poise and her friendliness. May her sould rest in piece. Take care Victor Ana Maria de Souza-Goswami
Re: [Goanet] DEATH ANNOUNCEMENT Lea Vaz Rangel-Ribeiro
Ema and I are saddened to hear of the passing, of Lea Vaz Rangel-Ribeiro, beloved wife of Victor Rangel-Rangel. She was ill for some time but managed to carry through with grace. We feel previleged that we knew such a delightful and gracious lady who also distinguished herself in the field of music. VRR, our prayers and love are with you at this very difficult time for you. Ema and Jose Colaco On 1 September 2011 21:18, goa obit goao...@gmail.com wrote: DEATH ANNOUNCEMENT Lea Vaz Rangel-Ribeiro Lea Vaz Rangel-Ribeiro, beloved wife of Victor Rangel-Ribeiro, daughter of the late Sebastian and Cecilia Vaz of Assagao and New York; mother/mother-in-law of Eva Ribeiro Wickoff/Christopher Wickoff and Eric/Liz Rangel-Ribeiro; grandmother of Dana, Ria, and Morgan Murray, and Tatijana and Natacha Rangel-Ribeiro; sister-in-law of Oscar/Erika Rangel-Ribeiro of Geneva and Lyra Ribeiro Srinivasan of Lincroft, NJ, sister/sister-in-law of Dominic/Marilyn Vaz of New York; aunt of Christopher/Rosemary Vasan, Allen/Carolina Vasan, Philip/Tina Vasan, Mireya/Charles Carlsen, Gita/Patrik Thollesson, Ludivine/Luc Perret of Geneva, Christine Ribeiro Opie of London, and Rani Vaz/Michael Moebius of New York; great-aunt to Kiera Vasan, Kristen and Daniela Vasan, Peter and Julia Vasan, Katie and Kevin Carlsen, and Emilie and Daniela Thollesson, and Cecilia Moebius, by the grace of God passed away most peacefully at her residence in Monroe, New Jersey, USA on the evening of September 1, 2011.
[Goanet] Demise of Lea Vaz Rangel Ribeiro
It is indeed very sad to hear the news of the demise of Lea, wife of GoaNettter Victor Rangel Ribeiro. My Condolences to Victor and to his extended family. Lea was a very charming lady and a highly accomplished musician and educator . Her passing will be .devastating to Victor. Just wanted him to know that he is very much in our thoughts as we pray for his departed wife..
[Goanet] Jazzing it up!
Jazzing it up By Pamela D'Mello == Tucked away on the first floor of a nondescript apartment block, surrounded by lush green paddy fields is the unlikely venue for Jazz Goa's recording studio. Nothing much to look at, until --- musician/producer Colin D'Cruz plays recordings of some of the new talent he has discovered and your mood gets thoughtful. Coming out of the speakers are songs and voices and instrumentation that could match any of the new talent emerging out of the unknown worldwide. There's twenties something Neil Gomes, a multi instrument player, who plays saxophone and guitar with equal ease, and a good voice to go with it. Neil's song Perhaps, uploaded onto Soundclick, one of the internet sites for new talent, climbed to number one on the site among hundreds of songs uploaded there, says D'Cruz. Now based in Mumbai, the young musician is active in the live and recorded music industry of that city. Nor is Gomes the only young artiste to find his place in Jazz Goa's talent search. Twenty seven other singers and musicians have recorded original jazz tracts on the Jazz Goa CD. There's professional singer Danielle Rebello, whose voice uploaded on the internet got her an offer to record in Spain. Colin sees promise in many of his young protegees. For nine months in 2010 Colin put his love for jazz and building talent by producing and running the Jazz Goa, slot on FM Rainbow in Goa. I showcased purely local talent on the show which ran from 10-10.30 pm every Monday, just to prove to station managers that local talent can produce good music if encouraged. Most station managers blindly plug for Bollywood and international artistes, is his complaint. Colin's song Smoking Chutney was nominated for the 2010 IMA awards in the world fusion category, with the song picked out for the guitar solo performance by guitarist Elvis Lobo. While new talent is slowly finding its space via the internet, it is Goa's small but vibrant live jazz music scene that has been creating a buzz for several years now. The Saturday Nite Market in Arpora, North Goa, has emerged as one of the prime venues for jazz and experimental music. While the bazaar --- originally designed by a German settler Ingo Grill --- runs as a well organised sprawling market of stalls, offering wares from shell earrings to leather boots, to Indian handicrafts --- the heart of the market is its live stage, just off a buzzing food court. Here, in high season, when the open air market attracts an eclectic crowd of foreign and discerning Indian tourists, western settlers and leftover hippies --- the ground level stage becomes the setting for a series of live acts each Saturday. So while fire eaters and African dancers do their spot acts under starry night skies, there's a real cooler vibe when the musicians get on stage. I've heard some of the best music play at the Saturday nite market. Musicians from all over the world, passing through, will just land up, contact the organisers, and offer to play just for the joy of playing to an appreciative chilled out global audience and that strangely produces some of the most inspired music, out of the mainstream, and totally mind blowing, says hotelier Francis de Braganca. Local jazz musicians love playing at the market, because the audience that gathers around the stage is genuinely appreciative and the ambiance is every musicians' dream. It's a scene that I doubt happens anywhere else in the world adds Braganca.Two kilometres away, Mackey's nite market, also on Saturdays in the tourist season, runs similar gigs that offers a stage for jazz and other musicians. Another favourite jazz concert venue that's heating up the scene is Goa Chitra's small amphitheatre in coastal Benaulim in south Goa. Every week from October to March, the organic farm cum ethnographic museum, hosts a jazz/fusion/experimental group for a small intimate audience of around 200. We keep it small, but musicians especially love the intimacy of the place says Victor Hugo Gomes, proprietor and curator. Last year, Goa Chitra had John Law's Art of Sound Trio play in Goa, just after their return from the North Sea Jazz Festival, in Rotterdam. In November this year, Blues' diva Danna Gillespie is signed on for a fund-raiser concert. This year on, artistes will be encouraged to give small workshops as well. There's a limited following for jazz, and the workshops are meant to raise the bar on appreciation and allow young musicians to benefit from the exposure. As an event organiser, Gomes has always been more keen on the serious experimental side of jazz and disdains turning jazz music into family and tourist entertainment. Gomes still rues the fact that the Jazz Yatra wound down completely. Jazz is serious creative music, its a group of musicians communicating with each other through their music to create innovative sounds. You can't do that if people are chatting and children running around, says
[Goanet] NEWS IN PICS: Monsoons in Saligao
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Re: [Goanet] DEATH ANNOUNCEMENT Lea Vaz Rangel-Ribeiro
Dear Victor, I am sad to read about Lea. My condolences to you and all the family Con Menezes On Fri, Sep 2, 2011 at 11:18 AM, goa obit wrote: DEATH ANNOUNCEMENT Lea Vaz Rangel-Ribeiro
