[Goanet-News] CONTROVERSY: An open letter to Tarun Tejpal: (Hartman de Souza, kafila.org)
CONTROVERSY: An open letter to Tarun Tejpal: Hartman de Souza On 27 October the Hindustan Times published an article by Hartman de Souza [1] and on 30 October a response [2] to it by Tarun Tejpal, editor of Tehelka newsmagazine. This guest post by HARTMAN DE SOUZA is is rejoinder There are some of us in Goa who will know in about 20 days or so, thanks to two RTIs filed, whether Tarun Tejpal did in fact get all the necessary permissions and clearances needed to add to the lovely property he now owns in the village of Moira... or, as he more pointedly said of the village when he called me up in the Pune, I mean, look at Moira man, it’s a dying Goan village ...emphasis on 'dying', and the implication being one suspects, that the Tejpals of the world can and will breathe life into it. I wonder if he remembers and can parse what I said to him in reply. I mean what do you say to an urbane man of the world who tells you the launch of his book held at the Sunaparanta Centre of Arts and Culture, Panjim, owned and managed by a mining company desperately in need of reinventing itself in good light, was arranged by his publisher... and actually telling me he didn’t know there was a mining connection there. This is perhaps the only time in my life that I wished I had a sexier phone so I could have recorded the damn conversation. I believe he may have told me that there are so many issues he has to follow he was not expected to know the ground realities of Goa. Of course I was angry. I told him there were artists with integrity in Goa who wouldn’t even shit in that aforementioned arts centre. I am proud of having a hide thick enough to take on the Tejpals of this country, and that's a tribe regrettably, that's on the increase, cut-rate pomo intellectuals turned entrepreneurs. He'll understand the context of this because he gave me the usual drivel of different perspectives and how one needs to resolve differences and 'negotiate' the terrain or some such blah, at which, in my politest tone, I merely said I've heard this pomo shit before. I liked Tehelka from the time an old friend joined it as a start-up, my logic being impeccably simple: any magazine crazy enough to hire him would be one hell of a magazine. I will continue to read it, and will, as always, admire and be inspired by many of the younger writers they feature. But the same friend is deeply bitter about his earlier commitment to Tehelka and I often wonder why. Now maybe I'm beginning to realize why. But now, just for the record, I am not angry with Tejpal, just incredibly sad about his comments on another reporter against whom he has cast some pretty horrible aspersions. Tejpal needs to know for the record that when he knocked this reporter down on the phone, there was no vegetarian Albert Pinto on the other side. Had he said this to me in person, I would have grabbed him by his shirt and pinned him against the wall. That anger he didn't, unfortunately, see. As a lowly features editor many moons ago, I gave this reporter his first assignment and later his first job. Tejpal should also know that all pro-environmentalists in Goa were over the top when they knew that Tehelka was sending someone down to Goa to do a story on illegal mining. I, of course, was much more forthright. I was convinced Tehelka would screw the swine. When the reporter got in touch with me, I linked him with others in this pro-environment movement building up in Goa, so should Tejpal like, I'd be happy to publish the reporter's painstaking mails to us, seeking further information, asking for clarifications, and building the base of his contacts. I hope it doesn't come to this, but should Tejpal also want, I'd be happy to draft a letter of protest to him and get it signed by all those pro-environmentalists who interacted with the reporter. But Tejpal wants facts, so let's give him facts: The report that didn't appear in Tehelka was probably the first in-depth, comprehensive and damning indictment of how Goa was being looted, and who the looters were. The said reporter visited between March 1 and 12 finding out, among other things that Goa's chief minister, Digambar aka Digunder Kamat, the Mines minister under two different parties for the last 12 years, was allowing the large scale plunder of Goa’s iron ore. He dug out details of how mining corporates were extracting ore several times what they had environmental clearances for with the CM's collusion. He nailed details for 48 mines, more than half of the state's 90 active mines. There were the better known villains like Vedanta, the smaller ones such as Salgaocar and Chowgule, colluding to push villagers off their land with threats
[Goanet] REPORT: Controversy clouds Tehelka ‘Thinkfest’ (Devika Sequeira, Deccan Herald)
Controversy clouds Tehelka 'Thinkfest' Devika Sequeira, Panaji, Nov 5, DHNS: Tehelka’s Think 2011, currently on at the Grand Hyatt Goa, was meant to engage participants in an intense affair with ideas. The list of invitees is impressive indeed. From Nobel laureate V S Naipaul to the quirky American astronomer Mike Brown, Israel's peace diplomat Shlomo Ben-Ami, Afghan MP Shukria Barakzai, architect Frank Gehry, Pulitzer winner Siddhartha Mukherjee and writer Hanif Mohammed -- they’re all here rubbing shoulders with the likes of Aamir Khan, Kapil Sibal, Omar Abdullah and Shashi Tharoor. But 'Tehelka' editor Tarun Tejpal’s crass remarks at Friday's dinner have raised hackles here: Now you are in Goa, drink as much as you want… eat and sleep well with anyone you think of, but get ready to arrive early because we have a packed house. Tejpal denies the comment. He told Deccan Herald: Journalists write anything. They've taken it all out of context. But I'm not getting into this shit. Not many Goans are impressed by Tejpal's abrasive style of doing things in this small state where like many other Delhi pushers and movers he has also acquired his own village house. It's absurd that they’re allowed to get away with saying things like this about Goa. I’m really seething about this, said Goa Chitra curator Victor Hugo Gomes. He's not the only one. Goa's women activists have also protested the comments. Tejpal’s remarks are just one part of the controversy around Think 2011. Alerted by indignant activists Union Minister for Rural Development Jairam Ramesh chose not to turn up at the Tehelka-Newsweek show on Saturday. He was scheduled to participate in a session on the 'dilemmas of development in a democracy' with Omar Abdullah. We warned him that the hotel is owned by Shahid Balwa and Vinod Goenka who're in jail for the 2G scam. There's a petition before the High Court against the property for CRZ violations, an activist said. Designer Wendell Rodricks too boycotted the event over the hotel’s illegalities. Affidavit filed The Goa government has filed an affidavit in the court confirming the DB Hospitality property violated CRZ regulations. Yet the state government is a sponsor-partner in the Tehelka event. The Tehelka people approached us and we have given them some support through the tourism department, industries and art and culture, Chief Minister Digambar Kamat told Deccan Herald.Apart from a commitment of Rs 30 lakh for the event, the Goa government is hosting two dinners for 600 well-heeled Think attendees. It will also foot the bill for all the Central and outstation ministers participating and sponsor some sessions. We have given them all the logistical support like buses and cars for the guests and protocol support, a government aide said. Tejpal had several discussions with the chief minister in the run-up to the event. --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
[Goanet] STOP THIS GOA RAJ BHAVAN ONE LAKH MONTHLY LOSS TO TAX PAYERS
The two Food Chemists posted at Goa Raj Bhavan need to be withdrawn as it is an unnecessary huge financial burden to the State exchequer to the tune of around Rs one lakh a month which has been going on for the last seven years in the name of so called “Food Security”. Mrs Blanche Mascarenhas and Mr. Joaquim Pereira are the two Food chemists from the office of the Directorate of Food and Drugs Administration who have been posted at Raj Bhavan since 2004 to ensure Food Security for the Governor of Goa. These two Food Chemists instead of being misused at Goa Raj Bhavan should have been utilized to check food adulteration across Goa. This high handed financial burden on the people of Goa in the name of this so called “food security” needs to be strongly condemned. This so called Food Security began in 2004 when Mr. S.C. Jamir became the Governor of Goa and continued during Dr. S.S.Sidhu’s tenure while going on even after Dr. K. Sankaranarayanan* *taking over as part time Governor of Goa in September this year. These two food chemists have been posted at Goa Raj Bhavan without any work for the last seven years. Action needs to be taken against those Raj Bhavan officials for having connived in this grave financial loss to the State Exchequer. This so called Food Security was a criminal waste of public funds. All the 25 Goa’s Governors prior to Mr. S.C. Jamir have lived in Goa healthy and comfortably without any so called “Food Security” while not having also suffered from any food poisoning. While this so called “Food Security” was a gross abuse of authority one wonders whether there are other such dark skeletons at the Goa Raj Bhavan on account of which the Governor of Goa has refused to come within the ambit of the Right to Information Act. Aires Rodrigues T1 - B30, Ribandar Retreat Ribandar - Goa - 403006 Mobile: 9822684372 --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
Re: [Goanet] Message from Mario Soares ex-president of Portugal
Ignatius Fernandes wrote: 1: Mr. ex-president of Portugal how would you done it differently when you did not consult the very people you were handing to India lock, stock and barrel. 2: You should have had a referendum in Goa whether they would alienate with India. I did not think that ever crossed your mind. COMMENT: This particular type of post resurrects itself every once in a year or so. I wonder what material value it has in 2011. Having said that, I believe that Ignatius is technically incorrect in the above quoted points: re#1: Mario Soares did not hand over Goa to India; Goa was taken over by India. One could have partially understood Ignatius' argument (in principle) if the general populace of Goa was revolting against the take-over - as did the populace of East Timor after the take-over by Indonesia. I believe that Goans are not as dumb as some people sometimes make them out to be. They saw where the power lay, and many decided to make the best of what was in their karma. One thing is for sure, IF Salazar was wise, he would have given Goa Independence. Whether that would have led to Hyderabad-redux, one never knows. re#2: Not very sure what the phrase 'alienate with India' actually means. Even if the intention of Ignatius (instead) was to use the phrase 'align with India', there is NO way Mario Soares could have physically held a referendum in Goa in 1974. So, why for Heaven's sake bring that up with Mario Soares. It is worth repeating that the best we Goans can do for themselves now, is study and work hard to be the best we can be in our chosen vocationa or professions, and be absolutely honest in our dealings with others, their funds and their land. Countless Goans have done that for decades. They have faced adversity and have not always had it easy. However,over the years they have earned respect from the various societies in which they made their homes. jc --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
Re: [Goanet] Gonzaga - Hanv Saiba Poltoddi Vetam william
hi there, hanv saiba poltoddi vetam, maka nika go , kai kai,,, zai zai. cheers william From: Frederick FN Noronha Gonzaga - Hanv Saiba Poltoddi Vetam http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eC2O1RnnQ0gfeature=youtube_gdata Read all Goanet messages at: http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/ --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
[Goanet] DUBAI GOAN FOOTBALL ON 11/11/11
Dear Sir, Please publish this article in your esteem daily news paper. We would highly appreciate if you could do the needful. We FESTA Entertainments are organizing the Goan Football. An all Goa inter village 7-a-side football tournament will be held on 11th Nov 2011 to celebrate all the ones. FOXY’S CUP 2011event will bring all the Goans from all over the Emirates in Dubai for the grand sports event. 24 teams have confirmed to fight for the FOXY’S Champions Trophy with a cash prize. The tournament will be held on 11/11/11 at Dubai Etisalat grounds, from 8:30 AM onwards... Teams : VANXIM DIVAR, BARCELONA, NUVEM ALSEER, GOA VELHA, AL ZUARI, GEI ALDONA, CANACONA OUTSIDERS ABU-DHABI, ABC BENAULIM, PANJIM UNITED, SIRLIM SPORTS CLUB, ST. ANTHONY’S SIOLIM, ST. ALEX CALANGUTE, CCCP SALGAOKAR, CAC CANSAULIM, FC SIOLIM, SIOLIM UNITED, GOA, MORJIM SPORTS CLUB, JOLLY ISLANDERS MORJIM, AT. ANTHONY’S GUIRIM, CANDOLIM UNITED, ST. ANTHONY’S PERNEM, BOGMALO UNITED, MUMBAIKARS RC are special invite THE TOURNAMENT IS SPONSERED BY MR. NELSON FLY – VANXIM DIVAR –DUBAI FOR MORE DETAILS CAN BE OBTAIN FROM BONNY FERNANDES ON 000971 50 8488096 THANKS BONNY FERNANDES --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
[Goanet] Carmona Winter Fiesta ?
5,6 7 Nov.2011 Organised by Cross Boys of Carmona at Panchayat ground. To start from 7pm. First day Bands - Highways, Rythmatix, Horizon The event/fiesta sponsored by Churchil Alemao, Valenka Alemao etc as their names appeared in the ad. Well, we were there at 8.30pm and there was hardly anyone. We could hear the sound setting up. No one taken the chairs yet. We asked some one at the 'Mattov' when this will start, he said after 9pm We decided to go back home Some questions: Why mention 7pm if it was to start after 9pm? If at all it started say 9.15pm, till what time it must have gone upto? Perhaps, '10pm sound rule' does not apply to programes or events sponsored by Ministers? Why they don't mention about the enty tickets etc in the ad? It was ticketed Rs.50 per head - entry only. It already cost me Rs.1000 (Taxi only) for nothing Organisers/Advertisers of such events, please, please take note of this 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 --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
[Goanet] Popular Front of India comes to GOA with a Bang - We say 3 Cheers
Sayed Iftiaz is the Goa President of the PFI [Popular Front of India] Sayed Iftiaz is the member of GRA [Goemchea Rakhondarancho Awaz - The Voice of the Defenders of GOA] On special invitation, the GRA Executive Members attended the Mega Meet of the PFI at Lohia Maidan this evening [5.11.11] which started off at 3:45 p.m. On the stage where few local (Goan) speakers seated in the front row among the visiting dignitaries who were the prime speakers. Also there were many of Goa's representatives of the NGOs gracing the stage. Those who spoke were ( in the following order): Sayed Iftiaz, Maulana Usman Beig, Adv. Antonio Lobo- GRA (Special Status for Goa); Swati Kerkar - GRA; Ashraf Pandial - Sports Authority of Goa and the concluding speaker of renown: Abdul Wahid Sait. Maulana Usman Beig and Abdul Wahid Sait were the visiting PFI Executives who proved their worth in gold while shedding light on the hypocritical governance that has been dished out for the consumption of all Indians for the past 64 years. While Sayed Iftiaz opened up the Mega Meet with the introductory note, Maulana Usman Beig took the attentively packed listening audience at the Lohia Maidan on a trip from the ignored Constititution of India which was lovingly written by Dr. Ambedkar and Co.. to the ruling COMPANY and not the ruling political party, from Yatra brain-washed criminals like Advani to the Hitler of Gujarat.. Modi. He laid bare the travails of ordinary gullible voters who starve otherwise but make merry with 'brianis' during election times,; of farmers committing suicides because they have been ruined by honest crooks with dishonest policies. There is nothing that Maulana did not touch upon during his 30 minutes of excellent and touching delivery. Advocate Antonio Lobo, did not mince words to denounce the hypocrisies of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru vis a vis Goa. He questioned the word 'Liberation' in context to Goa and asked 'Liberation from what?' He said that Goa should have gotten the Special Status in 1961 when Goa was taken over. He vowed to continue to fight until this was achieved on par with Nagaland to preserve the Goan Identity which is being diluted and murdered. Swati Kerkar cautioned the people not to be gullible and vote for the same hypocrites in the 2012 elections. She blamed the voters more and the hypocrites less. If such trend continues, she cautioned that the gen- next will be left without anything and that the blame of it all will come the heads of this voting generation. Ashraf Pandial spoke eloquently and effectively sending the same message that through cunning divisions and putting people against people the politicians always succeed in making hay while the sun shines. He said that this has to stop. And finally, Abdul Wahid Sait ( who spoke in chaste Hindi like Usman Beig and Ashraf Pandial) did not mince words during his excellent and honourable delivery of 45 minutes which saw the Mega Meet concluding. When I wished him later, I told him that he was a keen observer. For he struck the comparison between the two standing Mango trees in the Lohia Maidan and the present day political scene. While the one ( at the main entrance gate) was immaculately clean and green like what PFI was going to exhibit at Ramlila Maidan at New Delhi, the other ( covering the stage) was infested with parasitic growths meaning corrupted. He went on to question Advani's Yatra which has passed from Goa just a few days ago. He denounced the fad that those who are utmost corrupt are teaching the non-corrupt how to recognize corruption. This hint was clearly meant for Advani. He talked about Babri Masjid. He talked about Modi's genocide in Godra. There was nothing that was not made bare during the 45 minutes speech. He invited one and all to attend the PFI's Ramlila (New Delhi) Social Justice Conference on 26 27 November, 2011. Let us show Indians that India can also be ruled effectively through Social Justice and humane ideology rather than corrupt and money looting politician-industrialist coined ideology. BTW: The Meet was very well organized with limited and well chosen speakers. What is more important is that the Meet started on time and ended much before 6.00 p.m. I was particularly impressed that there was time for those in the audience to meet the visiting dignitaries unlike most of the meetings I have witnessed. When I shook hands with Maulana Usman Beig, I had this to say to him. I have always said right from 1992 that Advani belongs to the darkest of the dark cell of the Tihar jail, locked-up for good and the keys thrown into Pakistan. If at all he succeeds in getting to the chair of the Prime Minister of India, I will be the first person to spit on his face This was to affirm my sentiments to him because he, during his speech, has made it clear that however much that Advani may try to get to the PM's chair, he will never be allowed
[Goanet] Semana da Cultura - Multilingual Reading Session
The Executive Committee of the III SEMANA DA CULTURA INDO-PORTUGUESA (GOA) invites everyone, irrespective of age, to participate in the MULTILINGUAL READING SESSION to be held at International Centre Goa, Dona Paula, on 26th November 2011 from 3.30 to 8.30 pm. The Reading Session has the objective of creating and consolidating the reading habits and to reveal new talents in the art of eloquence, promoting and developing the plurilingual competence and the intercultural dialogue through literature. This year's edition will be graced by the presence of Portuguese writer Raquel Ochoa, recipient of the literary award Revelacao Agustina Bessa-Luis in 2009 for the publication of her first romance A Casa-Comboio. For registration the participants have to contact the Executive Committee of SEMANA (email: semanadeg...@gmail.com) or CLP/Instituto Cameos, Panjim (email: clpicpan...@gmail.com ; ph: 6647737/2422237) giving the full name, age, address, telephone number, title of the texts and language. In case of reading texts in Portuguese language the participant has to provide the English translation. Participation will consist of reading expressive texts or excerpts of short stories, narratives or poems in a time limit of 10 minutes. Number of participants being limited, it is requested to confirm the attendance or participation at the earliest. The final list of the participants will be set up on 24th November 2011. All the participants will receive Certificate of Participation and books offered by Instituto Camoes. Goanet A-C-E! Arts ~ Culture ~ Entertainment --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
[Goanet] Alfred Rose in 1979
=== Konkani Pop Scene === (from the pages of the WEST COAST TIMES, Margao, 29 APR 1979) ROSES AT THEIR BEST by S. Valmiki Faleiro An all-Konkani music show, dubbed by the same title, is currently running to packed audiences in the Territory. The show is the first of its kind to be staged on Konkani stage. Produced and directed by the well-known Konkani pop singer Alfred Rose, the musical show primarily features the singing and swinging Rose family, the popular choice of local radio request programmes. The show features two dozen songs by Alfred Rose, his wife Rita and their sons, Schubert and Englebert, besides other singers. The accompanying music is rendered by Alfred's own Rose Dance Band. A highlight of the three-hour show is a pair of hilarious skits, Ojeapanchi Bhett and Bhero written by Mr. AR Paes of Saligao. Participating in the skits are the celebrated Konkani stage comedians Jacinto Vaz, M. Boyer besides Remy and others. One would hope Alfred Rose would include more such skits. It was a well-presented affair, worth its money. The light and sound effects were as praiseworthy as the stage arrangements. Stealing the limelight, surprisingly, were young Schubert and Englebert Rose, who performed marvelously well. As a matter of fact, such was their mastery of stage histrionics that it became difficult to believe that the child stars - both in their early boyhood - were actually making their maiden appearance on stage. Englebert in particular shone like an experienced actor. One cannot help but note that if groomed fittingly, the child stars will grow to be the future *roses* of the Konkani pop scene - chips of the old block, that is. Many fans, however, were trifle disheartened to see that Alfred sort of monopolized over the proceedings. A more delectable fare was expected from Rita and Antonette, as a critic, Mrs. Lavy Rodrigues pointed out in a letter to this newspaper. Mrs. Rodrigues said that the two lady singers instead appeared as if participating in some fashion show. Whatever the shortcomings, the show was a refreshing change from the usual grind of the Konkani stage. There were at least two heartening aspects worth a mention. One, the entire proceedings were pleasantly devoid of promptings, which sometimes are more audible than the actors voices. Two, the curtain rolled up sharp at the chime of 10 p.m. (unlike tiatros that begin at 11 p.m. or later though the scheduled time printed on admission cards is 10.30 p.m.) - and this took many in the audience by surprise, including this correspondent who missed the first part of the show. (ENDS) --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
[Goanet] COLUMN: Joke played on us by the Election Commission
Joke played on us by the Election Commission By Nisser Dias nisserdias at gmail.com SMS to 9422437029 This week the Election Commission of India seems to have played a cruel joke on the people of this country by raising the election expenditure limit of the candidate from Rs. 5 lakhs to Rs. 8 lakhs for the assembly election 2012. My readers might feel that raise is justifiable or still less given the rise in inflation. But I would like to look at it in differently keeping Goan politicians in mind. Let me start by saying that Rs. 8 lakhs is simple change or rather chicken feed for our politicians especially those in power. While the ruling dispensation ministers and MLAs have amassed ill gotten wealth to the tune of hundreds of crores of rupees. I do not think that the opposition are lagging far behind simply because the party has its dedicated sponsorers and given the fact that majority of Goans (for some it has become a way of life) are fed up with the scale of corruption that ministers in this government have indulged, the oppositions thinks it has a good chance to come to power using corruption as the platform during the election campaign. Be that as it may, but firstly let us try to refresh our minds the modus operendi adopted by the ministers to amass wealth. Fews months prior to the 2006 assembly elections, during Pratapsing Rane's government Town and Country Planning department under the reigns of Babush Monserrate now Education minister came out with the draconian regional plan 2011 to facilitate real estate developers and out station builders to construct mega housing projects in huge properties already purchased by them. Without a shade of doubt in my mind, I can say that the Monserrate was not naive about the issue or did it in good faith as he surely knows the worth of land in Goa and also the worth of the Delhi and Bombay based builders. Then Babush was detained at the Bombay International airport with assortment of currency worth more than a crore of rupees. For a minister who carries on him person such a huge amount during his international travel, Rs eight lakhs to spend on his election is mere peanuts and would not even amount to money he doles out every week during his weekly constituency darbars. During the same period as the regional plan came into being, Special Economic Zones were aggressively promoted by then chief minister Pratapsing Rane wherein huge tracts of land were allotted to builders under the guise of being entrepreneurs. The High Court has held that the allotment is illegal. It is but natural that this too was done under consideration by those in power and this too was highlighted in the local dailies. Then we have allegation of Home minister Ravi Naik’s son being involved in drug trade which also involves a huge lot of money. We have a list of scams that debated in the Legislative Assembly; it includes High Security Registration Plates, Water tanks scam, Money Laundering, Excise scam which is a clear indication that those involved have extracted huge monetary benefits from such deals. Even Comptroller Auditor General of India has observed that the Urban minister Joaquim Alemao has taken arbitrary decision which has caused a loss to the exchequer to the tune of crores of rupees. But it can be safely be alleged that he took such decision as it benefitted him. Take the example of PWD minister Churchill Alemao who has been cornered by the Opposition in the assembly umpteen numbers of times of irregularities but he has allegedly continued to bleed Goa and Goans. Can we forget his open support to estate developers Rahejas to construct a mega housing project in a small village of Carmona and too without adhering to proper rules and regulations. Can we forget his supporting the Industrial Development Corporation and Quepem MLA Babu Kavlekar who is caught in yet another land scam. Of course Churchill Alemao’s support does not come free of cost. How can we forget former Tourism minister Mickky Pacheco chartering a private plane (air ambulance) to airlift his good friend from Mumbai to Chennai for liver transplant. Don’t we raise our eyebrows when we notice ministers and their children zoom in imported cars which have surfaced after they were allotted ministerial berths. These are just some examples of money that has been amassed by the ruling dispensation and a substantial part of it is going to be used to win the 2012 elections. It is rumoured that the budget one of minister in Salcete taluka for his and his family member’s election is slated to be Rs. 20 crores. Another first time candidate is ready to spend Rs 5 crores to lock horn against another first time candidate whose has the immense support of political veteran father. In north Goa another Congress minister has promised the party of bagging four other constituencies besides his own. The other four constituencies are supposed to be
[Goanet] Aitaracheo Katkutleo: Petrolachi Dor Vaddtana
Petrolachi Dor Vaddtana http://groups.yahoo.com/group/gulf-goans/message/36103 Petrolachi dor vaddli mhunn Skuttor asli ti vikli Bosinim proves kelear Despez zatolo komi Bosintlea provaxank Latantlim sardinam koxim bhortat Tori astona bosiche dhonni Bosi luksanan choltat mhunn roddtat. Dhor ek mhoynneank petrol chodoy-choddoyat Ghoribachea bolsak burak korit ravat Susegad Gõykarank konn tori zagoyat Don roddanchi saikol portean choloyat Husko nam, khorch nam, mar peddalam Pompar petrol nam, kaim bhirant nam Kalchea lokan saikol choloyun kelim kamam Kiteak aicho choddso lok saikol choloynam? Lino B. Dourado (Utodd'dekar) . --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
[Goanet] New VCD for Oct 2011 (Cont.)
New VCD for Oct 2011 (Cont.) VCD No: 395 DESSAK BHETOI by Dy.SP Sammy Tavares With Sammy Taveres, Sonia Shirshat, Jessica, Lawry, Aniceto, Roma, Xavier Gomes, Anthony San, Com Luis Bachaan, Antonette de Calangute, Com. Joana, Com. Jesus, Mathew Araujo, etc Rs.150 Oct/2011 http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauktiatr8/6317116366/ VCD No. 396 108 by Com. Ambe With Com. Ambe, Com. Selvy, Com. Aurelio, Com. Janet, Com. Dias, Philip Almeida etc Rs.150 Oct/ 2011 http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauktiatr8/6317119326/ VCD No. 397 BHOGNNAR by Com. John D’Silva With Com. John D’Silva, Christ, Benhur, Com. Natto, Joe, Peter de Pedda, Jonas, Aniket, Nishad etc Rs.150 Oct/ 2011 http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauktiatr8/6317117764/ VCD No. 398 MOG ASUNDHI by Salvador Afons With Nacia, Joesan, Natasha Saldanha, Salvador Afonso, Sanyo, Victor etc Rs.150 Oct-Nov/2011 http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauktiatr8/6308348776/ for October 2011 http://joegoauk-konkani-tiatr-vcds-films.blogspot.com/2011/10/new-vcds-for-october-2011.html Complete list of VCDs produced so far (Since 2003) http://joegoauk-konkani-tiatr-vcds-films.blogspot.com/2011/05/konkani-vcds-produced-so-far-complete.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 --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
[Goanet] FINALLY, AN ALL GOAN HIGH COURT
When the Bombay High Court at Goa resumes its sittings on November 8th, after the Diwali break, it will be a kind of first since its inception: all its three judges will be Goans -- Justice A.P.Lavande, Justice F.M.Reis and Justice U.V.Bakre. This arrangement of a full Goan bench will continue till Christmas, perhaps even beyond. Indeed, this is a unique development which perhaps will please our lawyer colleagues, especially in South Goa, because they have long felt very passionately the need for Goa to have its own High Court. For now at least all the judges will be our own. But will it be any real relief to the litigants or to the State? Goa is a small place and, in one way or another, almost everyone is known to or acquainted with every other person. Therefore, a widespread consequence could be “Not before me” situation far too often, since our judges generally keep high standards of judicial propriety and personal probity. Incidentally, over the years we have seen a lot of very good, high caliber and articulate Bombay High Court judges coming to Goa to dispense justice. Of course, we have also seen some from the other end of the ethical spectrum and of them the less said the better. Without disrespect to any one, what this new development means, only time will tell. However, the wheels of justice will surely move efficiently and fairly only if there is a proper and transparent process of selecting High Court judges, so that only the best and the brightest filter through. The current manner of selecting High Court judges is far from reassuring, for it lacks accountability or transparency and is shrouded in a very high level of undesirable secrecy. Aires Rodrigues T1 - B30, Ribandar Retreat Ribandar - Goa - 403006 Mobile: 9822684372 --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
Re: [Goanet] Alfred Rose in 1979
On 6 November 2011 12:25, Valmiki Faleiro valmi...@gmail.com wrote: An all-Konkani music show, dubbed by the same title, is currently running to packed audiences in the Territory. The show is the first of its kind to be staged on Konkani stage. Dear Valmiki, A very nice walk down memory lane. (Though I probably didn't read this when it was first published, it's easy to imagine the setting of those times.) Alfred Rose was a clearly a man before his times, who understood the role of culture in shaping the self-identity of a community! Looking forward to more of your writeups from this era! FN FN +91-832-2409490 or +91-9822122436 #784 Nr Lourdes Convent, Saligao 403511 Goa India http://fn.goa-india.org http://goa1556.goa-india.org Keep in touch with education issues: http://groups.google.com/group/education-india --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
[Goanet] With the backing of two former Supreme Court judges, Adv. Amit Desai declines to return the five lakhs
The case seems to hinge on what exactly is meant by the word appearance. Adv. Amit Desai says he had clearly indicated that he would charge Rs 1,25,000 for each day he was in Goa either for meetings, preparation or appearances in Court. Justice B.N.Srikrishna opines that the government order stating “per appearance” did not state that it was appearance before the Court. Justice S.N. Variava has opined that the term “per appearance” must necessarily mean “appearance in Goa” and not “appearance in Court”. It would have helped if Aires Rodrigues had reproduced, verbatim, the documents generated in the case. What, for instance, is the exact phrasing of the government order, cited by Justice B.N. Srikrishna, which offers to pay Adv. Amit Desai a certain fee per appearance. Most of us simple folk understand that when a lawyer says he will charge a certain fee for each appearance he means for each appearance in court. When used in a legal context, appearance seems to have the sense mainly of appearing in court, as in representing a client before a judge in court. The website Law.com seems to share this understanding: appearance n. the act of a party or an attorney showing up in court. Once it... general appearance n. an attorney's representation of a client in court for all purp... special appearance n. the representation by an attorney of a person in court for: a)... Going by this legal definition, then, it would appear that our two eminents have given appearance a stretch that very nicely accommodates Adv. Desai's claim. Which prompts these questions: Is it normal practice for judges, even if retired, to write character certificates for lawyers who appear to have fallen foul of the law? Were the two honourable justices remunerated for their opinions? What weight should the Police and the Law Department give these gratuitous pronouncements on the interpretation of appearance? The government need not wilt in the face of this injudicious canvassing, because there's more than just a piddly five lakhs at stake here. As that eminent personage in Alice In Wonderland put it so well: When I use a word,' Humpty Dumpty said in rather a scornful tone, 'it means just what I choose it to mean — neither more nor less. The question is, said Alice, whether you can make words mean so many different things. The question is, said Humpty Dumpty, which is to be master — that's all. --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
Re: [Goanet] Law educated true Goans
Dear Mr. Fernandes, The mayor of Lisbon will not be able to locate a member of his Chamber who would want to restore Goa's former status, but you may succeed in tracking down a collaborator in the city asylum for the insane. eric. - Dear Mr. Britto, I do know where you are coming from, we Goans are supposed to be the most literate people on the sub-continent. We have a Goan descent minister in the British Government in fact two a brother and sister. We also have a half Goan who is the mayor of Lisbon whilst we have a Gujarati as the mayor of Panjim. Amongst all these people all over the world we must have a Goan who would take our case to the United Nations to fight over our just cause. I wonder if Leo Lawrence the author of Nehru Seizes Goa is still alive in Portugal? I think he would have been the ideal candidate to take up the cause, since he lived through the invasion. Regards Ignatius Fernandes. --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
[Goanet] Gonzaga Coutinho e Sónia Shirsat - YouTube
Gonzaga Sonia Sirsat. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nj9zvqWpOTk --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
[Goanet] Simple Truths Movie for Inspiration: The Best of Success
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[Goanet] Title of Song - Nolasco Dias
While searching Nolasco Dias on net, I came across below post of Eugene. I am not sure if Eugene was able to get the answer But I have just located the song Moipass which is found in LP record 'Rico Rod Party' through Nolasco Dias son Schubert. The lyrics of the song are posted on my blog http://edskantaram.blogspot.com/search/label/Songs%20of%20Nolasco The song is available on Humma website for purchase and LP available on ebay for $74/-. Nolasco Dias was the famous singer on AIR, who composed and sang many Konkani songs. He wrote and staged the Konkani operata in Bombay called Amoriche Ghantteo (Bells of the Angelus)but was not successful and ran into huge loss, as he had to spend on costumes etc. Some of his hit songs are 'Konkani Bhashechem Dennem' by Nolasco Gemma B. Fernandes from LP 'Teach Me Konkani' and Moipass by Nolasco Jeanette, Goenche Kunnbi a folk song with Nolasco n group, n Dorji with Rico Rod from LP Rico Rod Party. These songs were very popular on Akashawani those days and even now. The Music for these albums was provided by M.Alphonso. There was also another album or song titled 'Buddi ka bal'which is not traceable. Nolasco also produced a Konkani cassette titled 'Rosary' which is also not traceable. Born 26th Dec 1926 from Ranvaddo, Betalbatim, Nolasco is Son of Dr. Leo Bossuet Dias (surgeon) and Pulqueria Godinho e Dias a Portugese Professor. Nolasco ex Indian Navy passed away on 27th Dec 2004. Copy to TAG - Victor de Sa/Tomazin Cardoz - Please remember to add Nolasco Dias in Dec month Programme 'Somplelea tiatristacho Ugddas Remembering Tiatr Artistes of Yester Years. Dev borem Korum Edward Verdes Quote: [Goanet] title of song Eugene Correia gene_correia at yahoo.com Wed May 28 02:01:04 PDT 2008 I would like to ask goanetters if they remember the title to a song by Nolasco Dias. It has lyrics like... disan dis tum disti poddta maka sompnanin And the chorus have lyrics... Deva lagim ami maguim. It is an all-time favourite played on All-India Radio, Goa. eugene --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
Re: [Goanet] Objection to Tarun Tejpal's comment
On Sat, 05 Nov 2011 03:01:25 -0700; Sabina Martins wrote: ...The least Mr Tejpal could do was respect the sentiments of the people of the host state who are fighting derogatory representation of the state and illegal constructions in CRZs. Sabina Martins COMMENT : Uncivilised people have never known what civilisation is! The Indians still think they have conquered Goa and that Goans are all prisoners-of-war; or their slaves. Our political representatives have aptly supported this perception by displaying total lack of integrity all these years. They have never ever raised their finger at any Indian for any derogatory remarks, depiction or actions against Goa and Goans. Much in contrast to the force with which they oppose anything or everything, even remotely connected to Portugal. So why do we blame the Indians? Are we Goans not the ones who elect these illiterates and uncivilised to represent us? Dr. Ferdinando dos Reis Falcão. --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
[Goanet] Vanxim islanders wage vehement battle at Gram Sabha
http://bharatmukti.blogspot.com/2011/11/vanxim-islanders-wage-vehement-battle.html Gram Sabha of Sao Mathias that was postponed last Sunday took place today 6th November 2011. 234 villagers from the revenue villages of Narva, Malar and Capao participated today. This Gram Sabha had attained importance for Bharat Mukti Morcha because of ongoing agitation against RP-2021 showing over 35,000 square meters of Vanxim land under survey number 8 as settlement zone. This land is a rivulet connected to Mandovi river and has two sluice gates, mangroves and mud flats. Deputy Sarpanch Tulsidas Kundaikar was asked as to whether Panchayat members including Sarpanch had inspected the survey number before declaring it as settlement zone.Kundaikar replied that Panchayat members including Sarpanch had not inspected the survey number 8. Panchayat were grilled as to why Panchayat had not filed objections to the same. Kundaikar said that objections would be filed if the Gram Sabha members desires so. You may see the pictures of river scape and mangroves in survey no. 8 at below link: http://bharatmukti.blogspot.com/2011/11/vanxim-islanders-wage-vehement-battle.html Entire Sao Mathias Panchayat is Eco-Zone III and no construction of resorts/hotels are permitted as per the provisions in the Regional plan. Panchayat was asked as to whether there was any proposal from any company for Vanxim. Deputy Sarpanch responded that there was no proposal of any project in Vanxim with Panchayat. Yet he asked people to vote on the imaginary project. First the people who opposed the project were asked to stand up. 84 people stood up. Then people who supported the project were asked to stand up. 45 people stood up. Remaining 105 people did not support any side. Though this voting proved majority of those people voted against the project the deputy Sarpanch manipulated the results by including those neutral 105 into the category of those supporting the project. This manipulated result was shared with media for further brahmanical manipulation. And the results was there for every one to see. One of the TV channels in Goa - Prudent Media- owned by mining company and bamon ran three totally misleading newslines soon after the Gram Sabha: 1. Majority of Vanshikars support resort project at Vanxim (This is not true as majority of Vanshikars are opposed to the project and voting in the Panchayat was not restricted only to Vanxim people in spite of public demand to do so.) 2. Gram Sabha gives green signal to the project (This statement is wrong as in the voting 84 people opposed the project and only 45 supported it. 105 remained without voting. Kundaikar interpreted those remaining without voting as support for the project and prudent media headlined it!) 3. Some villagers still oppose (It is majority of the villagers of Vanxim still oppose). Vanxim struggle of mulnivasi people against bamon raj is strong and growing. No amount of false propaganda of brahmanical media will succeed. Bharat Mukti Morcha supports this struggle. Jai Mulnivasi! --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
[Goanet] Vanxim Island survey number 8 is a water body, Regional Plan marks it for hotel and Resort only
For Vanxim pictures of the riverscape and mangroves and disastrous depictions for 'Hotel/Resort only' in RP-2021 click the links below: http://bharatmukti.blogspot.com/2011/11/vanxim-island-survey-number-8-is-water.html --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
[Goanet] MUSIC: ProMusica piano recital by Gergely Bogányi
DATE: Sunday, November 20, 2011 TIME: 7 pm VENUE: Angels Resort, Porvorim, Goa Donation passes are available at Furtados Music outlets and will also be available at the door at the venue prior to the concert. PERFORMER: Gergely Bogányi (http://www.gergelyboganyi.com/eng/index.php) has become one of the most sought-after and cherished pianists of his generation. His brilliant technique, coupled with a deeply expressed, artistic interpretation has made him an outstanding international performer. In 1996 he earned the Gold Medal at the “International Franz Liszt Competition” in Budapest, one of the most distinguished competitions in the world. He pays tribute to Franz Liszt in his bicentenary year with a concert in Goa featuring some of the composer's most formidable works. The programme also has works by Chopin. Source: Luis Dias Goanet A-C-E! Arts ~ Culture ~ Entertainment --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
[Goanet] Talking Photos: Sugarcane, Old GMC, Baina beach etc
Sugarcane for sale. It’s Tulsi Lagan on 7th Nov 4 day sale 4,5, 6 7 Nov at Panjim promendade http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk44/6319426406/sizes/l/in/photostream/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk44/6319437170/sizes/l/in/photostream/ an evening at Baina Beach http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk44/6319443656/sizes/l/in/photostream/ OLD GMC at night http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk44/6311896618/sizes/l/in/photostream/ 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 --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
[Goanet] Let’s dance, for Jesus is so good
Let’s dance, for Jesus is so good video clip - at Vasco http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0WoPOd1GaME Pics http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk44/6319454616/sizes/l/in/photostream/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk44/6319447982/sizes/l/in/photostream/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk44/6319452154/sizes/l/in/photostream/ 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 --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
[Goanet] Goa news for November 7, 2011
Goa News from Google News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** Sporting Clube de Goa shock Salgaocar 4-2 - Zee News in a fourth round I-league football clash here at the Jawaharlal Nehru stadium in Fatorda. This was Salgaocar`s third defeat of the 2011-12 campaign. ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNEM6Bk7F0DDQGyVXcN7ziKXllfvpwurl=http://zeenews.india.com/sports/football/sporting-clube-de-goa-shock-salgaocar-4-2_731842.html *** Minus the controversies, ThinkFest could rival TED - Times of India ZF6mpkm5pL1jBg http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNGSjla7wSKWkaHD5Kpi0IRe9g2FRQurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Minus-the-controversies-ThinkFest-could-rival-TED/articleshow/10636034.cms *** Goa Thinkfest talks Railways' modernisation - Washington Bangla Radio tations-can-generate-good-revenue--union-minister/890011.htmlRailway stations can generate good revenue : Union Minister http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNEG5B0kE69DVihWJJyH4M7Vm9NNcQurl=http://www.washingtonbanglaradio.com/content/113610711-goa-thinkfest-talks-railways-modernisation *** Goa axe skipper Asnodkar for agreeing to call off chase - Times of India wvbymGefpSmcfD4KdTfntsA http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNGbRGjMy7Vlzd3apahzp52VXOt3-Qurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/domestic-cricket/ranji-trophy/Goa-axe-skipper-Asnodkar-for-agreeing-to-call-off-chase/articleshow/10636696.cms *** Hindus wake up to marriage of Tulsi today - Times of India mes of IndiaKERI: For Hindu women in Goa, Tulsi Vrindavan puja is the most sacred ritual. Everyday, they perform the puja of Tulsi Vrindavan and pay obeisance to the goddess, considered to be the manifestation of mother earth. Come November 7, the ritual will be ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNGn286aHTNI-hD6dwp1XkMc7Pyvewurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Hindus-wake-up-to-marriage-of-Tulsi-today/articleshow/10636037.cms *** Goa police issue fresh security advisory to temples - Times of India mes of IndiaPANAJI: With temples in the state failing to adhere to the police advisory on security, the Goa police has issued a fresh security advisory to the temples requesting them to take proactive security measures at places of worship to prevent desecrations ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNFqzj4KbbuLdAoqfnrq5H8pVaMkfAurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Goa-police-issue-fresh-security-advisory-to-temples/articleshow/10636018.cms *** Film archive, library at this year's Iffi - Times of India mes of IndiaPANAJI: Delegates at the 42nd International Film Festival of India (Iffi) will be able to access an unique digital film archive and film book library set up by the Entertainment Society of Goa (ESG) for the first time at this year's festival. ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNFjdnFw-HVGYp8nuVOMy_1Q_mgOJgurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Film-archive-library-at-this-years-Iffi/articleshow/10636098.cms *** Goa CM, governor extend greetings on Eid-ul-Zuha - Times of India l-Zuha. It is an occasion which reminds us of sacrifice to God, righteousness and love for others. ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNEWn29ZJXwm6MXESRqq0V5ju8up5wurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/CM-governor-extend-greetings/articleshow/10636000.cms *** Goa may reduce VAT on petroleum products - Times of India mes of IndiaSpeaking to TOI, Goa Pradesh Congress Committee president Subhash Shirodkar said that he felt petrol and diesel prices should not be increased and steps must be taken to avoid inflicting an additional burden on the common man. ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNEPtosZq-6bQpyCdXr-lCCv3YHjUgurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Goa-may-reduce-VAT-on-petroleum-products/articleshow/10636128.cms *** UPA govt responsible for inflation, says CPI - Times of India ack in the price of petrol. ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNEJDHV5D4wuOQqTqgkAa2OxgoYKugurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/UPA-govt-responsible-for-inflation-says-CPI/articleshow/10635952.cms Compiled by Goanet News Service http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
[Goanet] ALEXYZ Daily Cartoon (7Nov11)
*** THINK FEST *** If this Galaxy of Thinkers...Put a Thought in our Govt to make Goa...at least...Garbage-Free...ThinkFest could be called a success! Or? ...It's just a THOUGHTLESS HOLIDAY! To enjoy the visual cartoon please visit: www.alexyztoons.com Site sponsored by www.goasudharop.org --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
