[Goanet-News] Wendell Rodricks, Damodar Mauzo, Sudhir Kakkar invited to Jaipur Literary Festival
The Pink City of Jaipur is all set to hold the much talked about International Literary Festival, the largest in Asia Pacific, starting from 20th January. The five day festival that will host several sessions engaging a spectrum of writers from across the world is expected to pull around forty thousand delegates during the event. Besides the people with literary interest, there will be spectators for whom the fascination ranges from seeing authors “in the flesh” to listening to talk-show celebrities such as Oprah Winfrey who will be in conversation with Barkha Dutt on the 22nd. The other attractions of the event from abroad are Sri Lankan-born novelist Michael Ondaatje, Pakistani writer Fatima Bhutto, Nigerian poet and novelist Ben Okri and New Yorker editor David Remnick, among the big names on the literary high street. From among India are Girish Karnad, Shashi Tharoor, the Goa-based Sudhir Kakkar, Chetan Bhagat, Javed Akhtar, Gulzar, A.K.Mehrotra, Pavan K.Verma and a host of others. According to Jaya Bhattacharjee Rose, ‘it is a mela time to listen to panelists, to be able to ask questions directly of one’s favourite authors and discover new ones. It is also a space that provides opportunities for aspiring writers to contact publishers, word-doctors, and literary agents’. William Dalrymple, director, Jaipur Literature Festival (JLF), says when he gets invited to international literary festivals as an author, he is always on the lookout for new voices or to connect with established names. It is easier to do it over breakfast than send off an impersonal email request. The two writers from Goa invited to participate are Wendell Rodricks and Damodar Mauzo. Wendell’s new book 'Moda Goa: History and Style' will be launched on the 23rd while Damodar Mauzo will be in conversation with Esther David on the 24th. In this session on ‘Theatre of the Novel: Readings and Conversation’ Esther David and Damodar Mauzo will be introduced by Wendell Rodricks. Author and art critic Esther David writes novels that evoke the Indian Jewish identity, while the novels and short stories of popular and prolific Konkani writer, Damodar Mauzo, depict the Catholic lifestyle of Goa. The two Sahitya Akademi Award winners will read and discuss their works. The session will be of approximately 50 minutes duration, including introduction, discussion and Q A. --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
[Goanet] God,Save my Goa!
God,Save my Goa! Last five years were worst for Goa.Goa did changed at a very rapid pace during the last five years but definitely from bad to worst.Goa had the worst chief minister in the history of goan politics who could not take any independent decision and could go to any ugly extent to save his money-making kodel.Goa had a total corrupt government,Congress partner,MGP accepted the same.The government was totally for the rich and the powerful.This government has ruined the traditional fishermen,farmers, etc, to make way for illegal projects by the rich.With regard to CRZ,the Digamber Kamat government was very fast to pass a bill and save a five star hotel and no minister in the government was bothered about the traditional fishermen. The state witnessed highest number of agitations against the last government.The former Portuguese colony witnessed different rules for different people.Crime rate increased like anything.Goa Police themselves were involved in drug dealing with names of some sons of ministers in the picture but no law authorities seriously concerned about the same.A sailor named Cypriano was murdered by the Police,a woman was picked up by the Police and molested.Murders,rapes,robberies are very much common in this one time very beautiful state of Goa.A Russian killed a goan,a coastal village,Morjim dominated by Russians and no concerned authorities showing concern towards this increasing Crime.Is this we expected in Liberated Goa?DGP Arya was transferred for not bowing down to the illiterate politicians in power confirming where our state stands as far as law is concerned.This beautiful state is turning from heaven to hell. Government jobs were sold at a very high cost,the range of money varies as per the post.Our chief minister was more interested in the development of migrants rather than niz goenkars.Ration cards are very openly gifted to these migrants to create vote-banks.Our agricultural land has just been grabbed as per their wishes in the name of destructive projects.Hills are been razed into flat surfaces.Our holy water has been polluted and nothing heard from the so called SHAH commissions with regard to illegal mining till now. Now the question is,will we vote the same people back into power?will we elect the same government back again who had planned to sell Goa for all in the name of Regional Plan 2011 and 2021?Are we interested in the future of our children?Politicians in power even dared to play tricks with Goencho saib.Goa desperately needs a change in governance.Vote for change and hope for a better future or Vote for same and get Goa ruined for all.VIVA GOA! Joel Morais P.O.Cuncolim, Bencleamvaddo, Salcette,Goa. Pin-403703. mob - 9970561727 --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
[Goanet] See how Goa's Disgustingly Corrupt MLA's use migrant votes to achieve their objectives (Taleigao)
http://www.epaperoheraldo.in/Details.aspx?id=3348boxid=155938781uid=dat=1/18/2012 *The real story of Taleigao’s voting is ‘ fake’* *2604 fake voters including 900 migrants had swelled Babush's vote bank lHis victory margin of 3463 votes, loses weight if votes of migrants who vote in two places is taken out lImpressive initiative by local residents to screen and get fake votes deleted from poll rolls* *VIBHA VERMA vibha@ herald- goa. com* PANJIM: The facts lie in these figures. 2604- the number of fake and migrant voters in Taleigao, home of Babush Monserate the MLA. 3463- Monseratte’s margin of victory in the last elections. 1450- the total votes received by Monseratte from Cambrabhat and Tonca sewage areas dominated by slums and migrants. It’s clear that broadly speaking, close to fifty percent of Monseratte’s margin of victory was due to votes cast by voters who were either fake, mainly migrants in construction sites and household helps given voting cards. A NGO, Youth Force of Taleigao, who went through the electoral rolls and submitted their objections before the Election Commission managed to cut to size the electoral roll in Taleigao constituency, which has been known for importing migrant voters during the election time. Dattaprasad Naik, a foot soldier of BJP, heading the NGO said “ 2604 names out of total 26,700 voters were fake, which included 900- odd migrants.” The intensive drive to eliminate the bogus voter began and immediately, 1,200 names were chopped till July 2011. The drive continued and in the second phase which began in October 2011, another 1404 names were deleted. The roll shrunk *Continued on pg 12* -- Please post your comments on my Blog: http://goanidentity.blogspot.com/ Please also see below: 1. Benaulim Village Action Committee: http://www.bvacbenaulim.blogspot.com/ 2. Rape of Goa : http://www.parrikar.com/blog/the-rape-of-goa/ 3. MAND - an adivasi-rights resource centre : http://mandgoa.blogspot.com/ 4. EVERY GOAN SHOULD SEE THIS VIDEO: http://infochangeindia.org/Infochange-documentary.html 5. Goa's Identity Movement group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com//#/group.php?gid=193497031686 6. Official Government Site NRI Office (GOA): http://www.globalgoans.org.in/ --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
Re: [Goanet] Floriano's experience in dealing with the Goa ElectionCommission
:-)) floriano - Original Message - From: Vivian A. DSouza socorro...@yahoo.com To: goanet@lists.goanet.org Sent: Tuesday, January 17, 2012 8:19 PM Subject: [Goanet] Floriano's experience in dealing with the Goa ElectionCommission I had a hearty laugh at Floriano's vivid description of his interaction with the staff at the Goa Election Commission. This appears to be par for the course at all government offices in India. Unless one is aggresive, you cannot get anything done. The Concerned officer is always away from his desk, in a meeting, out of station (which station I dont know), the required document cannot be located or the ultimate - Write an application letter. The response if ever will come long after the Elections ! And all this happens after you stand there for several minutes, trying to get the attention of the clerk, by coughing, clearing your throat, jangling your keys etc. while the clerk studiously avoids looking at you. Eventually after several minutes engrossed in his top priority work of shuffling papers, he may deign to look up at you and ask arrogantly - what do you want ?. Ye mere Bharat he. I have had similar experiences at some private companies where you would expect to get better service because they are dependant on the customer. That is another story for another day. --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
[Goanet] Priyanka Gandhi
PRIYANKA GANDHI STEPS INTO POLITICAL LIMELIGHT This is today's headline, but I had suggested the move several months ago in my book: SIMPLY MY WAY. She has the absolute grace and glam to outshine any crowd puller in the country, and Goa could be blown over in a matter of minutes, were she to decide to fly down here from Amethi. www.bennetpaes.com --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
[Goanet] CREDIBILITY OF INSTITUTIONS
CREDIBILITY OF INSTITUTIONS Every Institution of governance has been undermined or systematically destroyed so people have lost faith in them.The myth propounded that parliament can be a law unto itself needs to be firmly dispelled.In Pakistan we have them shielding President Zardari against the Supreme Court orders to bring him to justice,and in India we have the IAC movement leading to both Sahbas Sense of Houseresolution subsequently observed in the breach. Now the sorry spectacle of our Army Chief approaching the Supreme Court for dispute regarding his date of birth. I think the red lights,black cat guards etc, used to being above the law and getting away with it, is the reason for the present state of affairs! The sooner the people unselfishly realize this, and do NOT permit/support them to play God or treat the Supreme Court and the Constitution lightly whilst bending laws and rules playing dirty politics, the better it will be for our nation . John Eric Gomes Porvorim (Tel 2417837) --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
[Goanet] Chess festival Feb 11 and 12 Feb 2012 in five different category AND First ever Blindfold pawn game chess team championship.
*Press Note* * * *Chess festival Feb 11 and 12 Feb 2012 in five different category AND* *First ever Blindfold pawn game chess team championship. * Pratibha Friends Circle established in 1962 is celebrating its Golden jubilee Year. As part of Golden Jubilee celebration Pratibha Friend Circle is organizing a chess festival on Feb 11 and 12 (Saturday/Sunday). sponsored by Shri Shyam Mahadev Prabhu Desai in the memory of Late Shri Mahadev Shamba Prabhu Desai. Five different chess tournament for different groups will be held as under: Group A 1st to 4th Standard Primary Students chess tournament. Group B 5th and 6th standard Students chess tournament. Group C Blindfold pawn game chess team championship Group D Chess tournament for 50+ (Born in or after 1962) Group E Balawadi Sevika Pawn game Tournament First ever Blindfold pawn game chess team championship where in team of 3 players, (move announcer, move writer and move player on demo board) will be held. For more detail please go to following link http://blindfoldshri8131.blogspot.com/ Entry Form are available and to be submitted at following (some entry forms are enclosed here with. Xerox copies of entry form will ne accepted) 1. *Shri Yogeshwari Stores, *Opp. Shri Tulsimata Pandurang Sausthan, Odlem-Bhate Taleigao, Goa (Panaji) Contact No. 2451143 2. *Shri Sudesh Kavlekar*, Office No. 73, 1st Floor, Ponda Commerce Centre, Ponda Goa. Contact No. 2318336 Last date to submit entry form *Monday Feb 6, 2012* To know more about Blindfold chess please visit http://blindfoldshri8131.blogspot.com/ Shrikant Barve Chess Festival Organising Secretary (Mob. 9403175973) -- With Regards Sanjay Vinayak Barve 9403176657 --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
Re: [Goanet] Floriano's experience in dealing with the Goa ElectionCommission
Socorrokar, I had a chuckle reading your response to Floriano`s comments... it probably isStandard Operating Procedure all over India government offices but the Indian psyche has been firmly formed, that one once is is the authority he / she can treat the applicant as S** Tand prevaricate forever. Only the measures that Indira Gandhi adopted during her much maligned Emergencywhere onecould complain to an independent Ombudsman-like person that would expedite procedures and punish the offending (un)civil governmentservant , would serve to help. As a matter of interest how many of the promises made by your local Goan politicians are actually kept after they are elected unless heavily bribed ? - Original Message - From: Vivian A. DSouza socorro...@yahoo.com To: goanet@lists.goanet.org Sent: Tuesday, January 17, 2012 9:49 AM Subject: [Goanet] Floriano's experience in dealing with the Goa ElectionCommission I had a hearty laugh at Floriano's vivid description of his interaction with the staff at the Goa Election Commission. This appears to be par for the course at all government offices in India. Unless one is aggresive, you cannot get anything done. The Concerned officer is always away from his desk, in a meeting, out of station (which station I dont know), the required document cannot be located or the ultimate - Write an application letter. The response if ever will come long after the Elections ! And all this happens after you stand there for several minutes, trying to get the attention of the clerk, by coughing, clearing your throat, jangling your keys etc. while the clerk studiously avoids looking at you. Eventually after several minutes engrossed in his top priority work of shuffling papers, he may deign to look up at you and ask arrogantly - what do you want ?. Ye mere Bharat he. I have had similar experiences at some private companies where you would expect to get better service because they are dependant on the customer. That is another story for another day. --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php --- --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
[Goanet] [Photo Blog by Rajan Parrikar] Ruins of Nossa Senhora de Saúde
Photo Blog by Rajan Parrikar has posted a new item, 'Ruins of Nossa Senhora de Saúde' The Church of Nossa Senhora de Saúde (Our Lady of Health) in the village of Sancoale, Goa, was built in 1606 and destroyed in a fire in 1834. All that remains today is the shell of its façade. It enjoys a delightful setting by the Zuari river, and the ruins provide clues to [...] You may view the latest post at http://www.parrikar.com/blog/2012/01/18/ruins-of-nossa-senhora-de-saude/ Best regards, Rajan P. Parrikar parri...@yahoo.com --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
[Goanet] Taleigao's Manipulated Democracy and Others!!
-- Forwarded message -- From: Arwin Mesquita arwinmesqu...@gmail.com Date: 18 January 2012 11:56 Subject: Re: Letter to the Editor To: editorweek...@herald-goa.com, em...@goatoday.com, goad...@rediffmail.com, goajournal...@rediffmail.com, goanobser...@hotmail.com, goanobser...@yahoo.co.uk, lp...@navhindtimes.com, mytimesmyvo...@timesgroup.com, navhindti...@navhindtimes.com, sunapar...@gmail.com, toi@timesgroup.com, Ashwin Tombat edi...@herald-goa.com, Bevinda Collaco edi...@targetgoa.com, editor paper gtedi...@gmail.com, news paper taru...@rediffmail.com Dear Sir/Madam, Please can you publish my letter in your esteemed media. Sincerely, Arwin Mesquita Subject: Taleigao's Manipulated Democracy Ref http://www.epaperoheraldo.in/Details.aspx?id=3348boxid=155938781uid=dat=1/18/2012 I must commend the efforts of the the NGO (Youth Force of Taleigao) for deleting the Fake Votebanks in Taleigao. Clearly this once beautiful village is being destroyed via manipulated democracy. Surely Goans will get similar shocks of Manipulated democracy in other areas of Goa e.g Margao, Vasco, Cortalim, Calangute/Candolim, Santa Cruz etc Arwin Mesquita, UAE. -- Please post your comments on my Blog: http://goanidentity.blogspot.com/ Please also see below: 1. Benaulim Village Action Committee: http://www.bvacbenaulim.blogspot.com/ 2. Rape of Goa : http://www.parrikar.com/blog/the-rape-of-goa/ 3. MAND - an adivasi-rights resource centre : http://mandgoa.blogspot.com/ 4. EVERY GOAN SHOULD SEE THIS VIDEO: http://infochangeindia.org/Infochange-documentary.html 5. Goa's Identity Movement group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com//#/group.php?gid=193497031686 6. Official Government Site NRI Office (GOA): http://www.globalgoans.org.in/ --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
Re: [Goanet] JC, Andamans, Jarawas...
On 18 January 2012 05:59, J. Colaco jc cola...@gmail.com wrote: Your link takes one to a Google Search list. To which particular story (on the list put out by the search) were you directing my attention. Kind sir, Here's the link in question (and Google is full of it): India orders crackdown on 'human safaris' in the Andaman Islands http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2012/jan/14/andaman-jarawa-india-human-safari Quite a scandal, I'd say... FN --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
[Goanet] Important LPG Consumer Information
Dear Netters, Along with many consumer fora in Goa, the Saligao Civic Consumer Cell has been campaiging for an LPG distribution system that home-delivers cylinders *only* against booking. Now, besides booking via the telephone and in person at the agents office, here are 2 more centralised booking systems (see attachment). Please make use of and popularise these: HP Anytime *HP Anytime*, *a 24x7 IVRS* based refill booking system, is a customer-centric initiative launched by HPCL in the interest of all HPGAS customers. Through this system, a HPGAS customer can call a Single Number across the State to book refills. The Customer would instantly get a real time booking number from IVRS. This system replaces the current practice of manual booking by the showroom staff. [image: HP Anytime - HPGAS] All the refill bookings made through HP Anytime are captured in a central server and the data is then transferred to the PC’s of respective HPGAS distributors automatically. For those customers who prefer to book personally at the HPGAS distributorship, fixed phones are provided at all Agencies to connect with IVRS. HP Anytime enables HPGAS customers to *book refills and obtain confirmation round-the-clock* seamlessly without any difficulty such as engaged telephones, restricted working hours, manual errors, etc. *The IVRS numbers are as follows: * - * Kerala 99610 23456 * - * Karnataka99640 23456* - * Chandigarh 98556 23456* - * Tamil Nadu 90922 23456* - * Gujarat 98244 23456 * - * Andhra Pradesh96660 23456* - * West Bengal 90888 23456* - * Lucknow98896 23456* - * Maharashtra Goa 8 23456* - * Patna 95071 23456** * - * Delhi 99909 23456** * - * Noida, Gurgaon, Faridabad 99909 23456** * The customers can register their landline / mobile numbers as personal numbers on IVRS to facilitate *auto-identification of the customer *when he/she calls up next time. HP Anytime also sends 3 SMS alerts to customers on the status of refill supplies: - Refill booking number and date of pending orders - Cash memo number date - Delivery confirmation of refills. (ends) Also check: http://www.hindustanpetroleum.com/En/ui/HPanytime.aspx Warm regards and solidarity. MM. -- there *is* anOTHERgoa at http://www.anothergoa.blogspot.com http://www.youtube.com/anothergoa ''' muriel mario, c/o FULKAR, 6/22, sonarbhatt, saligao. bardez. goa. 403511. tel: 0832-2278276 / 240 anothergoa AT gmail.com '' --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
[Goanet] Zanzibar - Goans and the 1964 Revolution
In Goanet Digest of 10th January 2012, you have a review by Roland Francis, of Mervyn Marciel's fine account of his days as a civil servant in colonial Kenya. In that account, he comments thus: It must have been a frightening experience for the Goans settled there, especially since many of them were employed and well regarded by the Sultan who was deposed by a ragtag rough and ready African band of Zanzibaris. The Brits probably allowed this to happen, for their own reasons. No flea could make a move without the Brits allowing it to happen in the Africa of the day. As one of those Goans scared witless by the shock events and gratuitous violence that characterised the Zanzibar Revolution, I would take issue with the reviewer on at least three significant points. One, the revolutionaries were by no means altogether a ragtag rough and ready band. To start with, the Police Force and the embryonic military force were weak and not all that well armed and it therefore did not need much of a superior force to overcome them. Accordingly, initially it required a fairly small number of revolutionaries to overcome the military unit (located at a single camp) but once they had overcome the unit in a trice and got their hands on the armoury, they were pretty well armed and were able to impose their will upon the islands without much opposition. However, what was certainly present at the time unbeknown, it would appear, to the coalition Government that was overthrown, was a well-trained unit of Comrades - Zanzibar Arab youths, members of the (pro-Peking, as it then was, Communist) Umma Party led by the internationally renowned socialist, Abdulrahman Mohammed 'Babu'. These youths had received their training in Cuba primarily, and having known some of them as friends in my youth, believe me, they were no rag tag band. As the Revolution developed, however, more Africans joined the revolutionary forces and that would have given the appearance of a rag-tag band. Given that the Revolution did not happen just by chance but would have been planned (the BBC's Keith Kyle suggested that three separate groups were planning revolutions at the time of Independence) , one can reasonably assume that a contingent of fighters would have received at least some training on a clandestine basis. However, the sharp spine provided by the 'Comrades' was present in the background and, in my view, were the ones to have taken a firm grip of the Revolution. In retrospect, it served a useful purpose to present the Revolution as a spontaneous uprising of the population. The reviewer then suggests that Goans were well regarded by the Sultan. Well they may or may not have been. In any event, whilst a number of Goans certainly did occupy the middle and lower ranks of the Civil Service (with a sprinkling of them in the higher reaches), they were by no means the backbone of the Civil Service, overwhelmed as they were by other Asians and Zanzibar Arabs. Indeed, the one Goan - Wolfango Dourado - to rise to an influential level (as Attorney General) did so *after* the Revolution. It also has to be remember that the Sultan of Zanzibar was a constitutional monarch and would, therefore, have played no role in determining the composition of the Civil Service. That was developed by the British administrators who the reviewer appears to deride! Presumably, Goans in Zanzibar were also well-regarded by the Brits. Thirdly, the reviewer states ever so categorically: The Brits probably allowed this (i.e. the Revolution) to happen, for their own reasons. No flea could make a move without the Brits allowing it to happen in the Africa of the day. This is cynical nonsense. He hedges his bets with probably allowed. The Brits had split the scene by then! Zanzibar was an independent state, an independent Sultanate by then, the British having restored Zanzibar's independence (from its previous Protectorate status) a mere month before then and an Arab-dominated, Arab and Shirazi coalition Government was in charge. Indeed, the allegation before independence was that the British administration had gerrymandered constituency boundaries to ensure the return of the coalition Government. So, they could hardly have allowed the Revolution to take place. The No flea could make a move reference is dresedup to make the colonial administrations in the Africa of the day seem inbued with Nazi-like efficiency. However, any student of colonial history would confirm that, despite any shortcomings on the part of the British in Africa, their administrative prowess was not that tight. Indeed, it could be argued with much credence that the British administrations --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
[Goanet] Tracing advent of Christianity in the Northeast | The CSF
http://persecutedchurch.info/2012/01/17/tracing-advent-of-christianity-in-the-northeast/ --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
[Goanet] The dark underbelly of Goan society in London
Everytime I take on a Konkani-English interpreting job, I am convinced nothing will surprise me. Over the course of the last three years, I have seen it all; child molestation, domestic violence, aggravated assault, drunk and disorderly conduct, stabbings, illness, extreme poverty, joblessness, theft, people forsaken in hospitals: I have seen it and sat through hours of enfolding sadness as the tales are recounted to doctors, social workers, police officers and interpreted by me. Yet, each case manages to creep into the recesses of my consciousness and I come away more confused about Goan society than ever. I am deeply troubled today by a recent case and all the piteous misery it has managed to ensue in so many lives. In all my years of being a Goan, in Goa and in the Gulf or America, I never witnessed moral squalor. I knew only the pristine outer facade of middle-class values and sensibilities. I knew the goodness of families scrubbed clean of the indignity of poverty. Granted the cases that I deal with now come from the lower strata of Goan society. Lifted out of Goa they are adrift without even the benefit of language to help them. Things that are swept under the carpet or seen as amusing peccadilloes, can no longer remain hushed in the UK. Once they come to the attention of the local authorities they become serious matters. The old honour code of let's settle it amongst family does not hold good. There are so many questions I am faced with. Real questions I search answers to. Questions that seem politically incorrect and yet questions we must ask ourselves. Are there two faces to Goa? Is the labouring class of Goa different from its middle-class? Are East African Goans different from Portuguese Passport Goans? If so why? Why the difference? What is the Goan school system capable of producing? Can the Goan school system ever level the playing field to give ever one equal opportunity? What kind of a society have we produced in the last 50 years? Have I been naive about what it means to be a Goan all my life? Lurking under the jeweled crucifix of Christianity, under the benevolent smiles and seeming hospitality, perhaps there is an ugliness so impure, that we choose to ignore it. Best, Selma --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
[Goanet] A Cry in the dark - this day, 50 years ago (Eugene Correia)
There were many such incidents never reported. They call this liberation. I guess the author of this article to be a very strange man. BC It was on this day in 1962 that a girl of 12 years was killed by Indian soldiers in the small seaside village of Bogmalo. The tragic incident rocked Goa again, as it was shaken a few weeks earlier, on December 19, by the Indian takeover of Goa. Luzy Adamantina Remiza Rodrigues, born 1949, was killed by a handgrenade thrown hastily through a window, after first breaking its glass panes, by the fleeing soldiers at 1 am on January 16. The grenade did not explode fully. As she was rushed to the Margao Hospital, Luzy repeatedly asked for water. She was conscious till her very last moment and asked in agony ? and astonishment, ? What is happening to me?? She passed away at 4: 20 am. Luzy was 11 days shy of her thirteenth birthday. Luzy was a pretty and smart girl, very much admired in the village. At her young age, she was studying in the second year of Lyceum. The jawans acted in anger against the victim's father, Manuel Santana Rodrigues, following an argument at the latter?s provisions store (porsoro)over packets of cigarettes around 10 pm on January 15. The jawans demanded more packets and the owner said he didn?t have any. They returned that night at Manuel Santana?s house, which is far from where his store stands till today. As was his habit, he was reading his newspaper under a lamp. His wife, Milagrina, on hearing some noises outside the house, called out, ?Konn thuem?? ( Who?s there?). In a flash, a hand-grenade came through the window and landed between the girl?s legs, dismembering them at the knees, while younger sister Jacinta (7), who slept on the same bed, escaped with just her dress getting burnt. Other sister Alice and youngest brother Lawrence (now deceased) slept in the same bedroom. Luzy was fourth of seven siblings, three girls and four boys, in the Rodrigues household. This first civilian crime by jawans in post-Liberated Goa is considered by many pro and anti-Liberation Goans as a black mark in the state?s Liberation history. The Indian media did not report on it till February. Luzy?s ill-fated death became a rallying cry for those who opposed the Indian military action. There were black flag demonstrations in many parts of Goa on the day of Luzy's funeral, held in the evening. The jawans were later traced as a shoe belonging to one of them was left behind when they ran up the hill to the Dabolim airport and disappeared. Family members fail to recollect if the soldiers were ever court-martialled. One Goan writer, who was pro-Portuguese, reported in his book that the soldiers were let off without any punishment. Jacinta recollects that her mother saying that she was not interested in any compensation as no amount of money would bring her daughter back. The military governor, Lieutenant General K P Candeth, called the murder a regrettable incident?. --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
[Goanet] Goan politics
With one party seen as going on a looting spree,, nepotism in alloting seats in elections, facilitating illegal mining and corruption on an unprecedented scale, Christians in Goa are faced with a choice between the devil or the deep blue sea. As an impartial observer of politics in Goa and India, I wont be surprised if there is a sea change in the political face of Goa The electorate is not stupid. Time will tell if it is politics as usual or an upsetting of the apple cart. Let us watch and see. --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
[Goanet] A forgotten story of Liberation (Eugene Correia)
This is called ultra brainwashing which is unfortunately even happening today. This effect has left many Goan writers and on this forum with pea nut brains. BC However six years down the line, when I changed my role from a student to a teacher, patriotism was the flavour of the day with all the national days being celebrated with gusto and pride. The anti Indian attitude of the students has now disappeared. This could be the result of the many programmes organized by schools at the instance of the Department of Education and also because the present day students are distanced from the events prior to and during liberation. --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
Re: [Goanet] Daman Day (Dia de Damao) 2012
On 16 Jan 2012, at 07:13, NOËL GAMA wrote: Dear Rene and Country Coordinators, The folks in Daman are celebrating DAMAN DAY 2012 on the 2nd of February (Dia de Damao), after the annual feast mass of O L of Candeias as done last year. This is the 5th Daman Day, the first being WDD-2008. The theme of Daman Day comprises a title and a subtitle. Viva Damão remains constant; the subtitle changes every year. World Daman Day themes from 2008 to the present are: 2008: Viva Damão! Keep the culture alive! 2009: Viva Damão! Come, Discover Daman! 2010: Viva Damão! Eu falo Português! 2011: Viva Damão! Proud to be Damanense! The theme for Daman Day 2012 is Viva Damão: 100% Música Portuguesa! as we have a PhD student who's doing her thesis on the music scene in Daman, coming from Portugal to attend the event. Those not living in Daman can also celebrate with us in spirit (literally and figuratively speaking:) or join the thousands celebrating on the Daman Facebook page! For more info, check out the new web page on my website Discover-Daman.com. All are invited! I take this opportunity to welcome my friend and long-time supporter, Mr. Victor Fernandes, Founder President of the Luso-Indiana Association into our group in Daman. Viva Damao! Noel @Rene: Victor Fernandes is lucky to live in three countries - the UK, Portugal and India (Daman). As such, he is by default, our ambassador! He is in Daman till the end of March. @Victor: Rene is the Founder of World Goa Day and initiated World Daman Day. He lives in the UK and you could meet up when you return there. Noël Gama Indie-folk Singer/Songwriter www.NoelGamaMusic.com Noah's Harp Records 302, Sea Queen, Big Daman 396220, India --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
[Goanet] As The Great Goan Carnival Unfolds
As The Great Goan Carnival Unfolds The election dates are all set and the monkeys are up and about jumping from branch to branch, tree to tree. I am not so sure if they are in heat and looking for a mates or just suitors, buffet tables or freebees ? At the moment it looks like the MGP is still not sure who will make a better bed partner, the Congress or the BJP and are probably looking towards astrology to guide them to contentment. The UGDP and the GVP too are undecided whether to tie the knot or not, even though they are still rolling in the hay. The Congress is being torn apart by its own heavy weights and they are reluctant to declare their candidates just yet but once they do, expect all hell to break loose within the Congress. The BJP on the other hand are acquiring minority rights trying to field minority candidates to woo minority votes to rectify their misfired or rather backfired Hindutva ideology. Not to be undone by the Italian Behenji, the Bong baby from Kolkota has Free Willy in her sight; Goa could yet be called Dakxinn Banga. It's a pity that after a lot of promise the GRA too has had marital problems in their early marriage and contesting the elections separately. This time round a lot of solo artists are planning to give the parties a real run for their money, if not run them out altogether. Is Goan politics heading in the right direction ? In Goa Elections are like the Carnival, there are personalities, there is flare, both are extravaganzas, both are watched with equal zest and zeal, mass participation, a lot of money flowing and clowns a plenty on all sides. The carnival has really begun in Goa, masks, make up kits and the different costumes are available in plenty, to hide their obvious aberrations from the public eye. They will all try to display passion and gusto to cover up their obscure vision and an unending trail of soon to be forgotten promises will follow. King Momo and his brigade of jokers will line in and zoom on at every possible doorstep and street corner to perform acts of charity, acts of compassion, acts of generosity, acts of patriotism or any other acts that will impress the local populace with their guile and deviousness. Money has already started flowing out of every political well, like oil flowing from the Gulf. Business for Bars and restaurants has started booming, free food is being served and liquor too has started flowing like water from a stream, even though a large amount of liquor has already been seized by the authorities. The slogan is eat, drink and be merry at our cost but be certain that Goa and Goans will pay and pay very dearly, as we have been paying all these years. It is nothing new, this is exactly the sequence of events that has occurred during every election, so far we have been naïve to fall prey to the phony generosity of our corrupt politicians and keep on electing them term after term. It's time for Goans to seriously think, not only of their future but also about the future of their children and the generations to come. Think straight and think hard because if this opportunity is lost, be assured we will have nothing left to fight for in 2017. If we Goans fall prey to the dirty conniving tactics of these corrupt politicians yet again, it will most certainly not be a comedy by errors but rather tragedy by design. 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. # --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
Re: [Goanet] JC, Andamans, Jarawas...
Frederick FN Noronha wrote: Kind sir, Here's the link in question (and Google is full of it): India orders crackdown on 'human safaris' in the Andaman Islands http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2012/jan/14/andaman-jarawa-india-human-safari Quite a scandal, I'd say... FN RESPONSE: Caro Administrador Noronha, Thanks. Have commented on the issue on Goanet - hitherto, including recently. Will comment on the alleged 'crackdown' after I read about a substantial (as opposed to a token and transient) reversal. I am absolutely sure that Patracar Noronha was aware of the reports which were coming out from the Andamans for the past 10 years (atleast) AND that he (Patracar Noronha) has written about it on more than 1/2 an occasion. http://www.colaco.net/1/andaman1.htm IMHO, the real scandal is the loud silence in the face of the blissful ignorance on the part of the Patracars who otherwise wax eloquently and emptily about colonialism, liberation and democracy. 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] JC, Andamans, Jarawas...
Sire, We (me particularly) look forward to learning more about our planet. And we do have good teachers in the Colacos. FN On 18 January 2012 18:08, J. Colaco jc cola...@gmail.com wrote: Frederick FN Noronha wrote: Kind sir, Here's the link in question (and Google is full of it): India orders crackdown on 'human safaris' in the Andaman Islands http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2012/jan/14/andaman-jarawa-india-human-safari Quite a scandal, I'd say... FN RESPONSE: Caro Administrador Noronha, Thanks. Have commented on the issue on Goanet - hitherto, including recently. Will comment on the alleged 'crackdown' after I read about a substantial (as opposed to a token and transient) reversal. I am absolutely sure that Patracar Noronha was aware of the reports which were coming out from the Andamans for the past 10 years (atleast) AND that he (Patracar Noronha) has written about it on more than 1/2 an occasion. http://www.colaco.net/1/andaman1.htm IMHO, the real scandal is the loud silence in the face of the blissful ignorance on the part of the Patracars who otherwise wax eloquently and emptily about colonialism, liberation and democracy. --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
Re: [Goanet] JC, Andamans, Jarawas...
Frederick FN Noronha wrote: Sire, We (me particularly) look forward to learning more about our planet. And we do have good teachers in the Colacos. FN Dear estudante Noronha, You are likely to learn from the good Colaco teachers ONLY if you a: Pay attention to what is being taught b: Take off your blinders c: Stop being an Ostrich, Mugabe, Salazar or Mao d: Stop being sucked in by items on the Two-Tonic agenda e: Read widely f: Follow the rules you have in situ (on Goanet). Otherwise, this Colaco will NOT be able to teach you anything. Now ...if you have nothing non-wisecrackish to say about this Don't. jc --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
[Goanet] Wendell Rodricks, Damodar Mauzo, Sudhir Kakkar invited to Jaipur Literary Festival
The Pink City of Jaipur is all set to hold the much talked about International Literary Festival, the largest in Asia Pacific, starting from 20th January. The five day festival that will host several sessions engaging a spectrum of writers from across the world is expected to pull around forty thousand delegates during the event. Besides the people with literary interest, there will be spectators for whom the fascination ranges from seeing authors “in the flesh” to listening to talk-show celebrities such as Oprah Winfrey who will be in conversation with Barkha Dutt on the 22nd. The other attractions of the event from abroad are Sri Lankan-born novelist Michael Ondaatje, Pakistani writer Fatima Bhutto, Nigerian poet and novelist Ben Okri and New Yorker editor David Remnick, among the big names on the literary high street. From among India are Girish Karnad, Shashi Tharoor, the Goa-based Sudhir Kakkar, Chetan Bhagat, Javed Akhtar, Gulzar, A.K.Mehrotra, Pavan K.Verma and a host of others. According to Jaya Bhattacharjee Rose, ‘it is a mela time to listen to panelists, to be able to ask questions directly of one’s favourite authors and discover new ones. It is also a space that provides opportunities for aspiring writers to contact publishers, word-doctors, and literary agents’. William Dalrymple, director, Jaipur Literature Festival (JLF), says when he gets invited to international literary festivals as an author, he is always on the lookout for new voices or to connect with established names. It is easier to do it over breakfast than send off an impersonal email request. The two writers from Goa invited to participate are Wendell Rodricks and Damodar Mauzo. Wendell’s new book 'Moda Goa: History and Style' will be launched on the 23rd while Damodar Mauzo will be in conversation with Esther David on the 24th. In this session on ‘Theatre of the Novel: Readings and Conversation’ Esther David and Damodar Mauzo will be introduced by Wendell Rodricks. Author and art critic Esther David writes novels that evoke the Indian Jewish identity, while the novels and short stories of popular and prolific Konkani writer, Damodar Mauzo, depict the Catholic lifestyle of Goa. The two Sahitya Akademi Award winners will read and discuss their works. The session will be of approximately 50 minutes duration, including introduction, discussion and Q A. --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
Re: [Goanet] Zanzibar - Goans and the 1964 Revolution
For those interested in the history of Zanzibar and its revolution and want to weigh in on the opinions of Francis DeLima, here are two excellent web resources: http://www.zanzibarhistory.org/zanzibar_revolution.htm http://www.zanzinet.org/zanzibar/history/historia.html#colony It is apparent that although DeLima's Babu and gang were planning a revolution, it was Julius Neyere who was the main supporter and backer. Despite this, it is turned out that it was John Okello an outsider (whom DeLima makes no mention of) and his rag-tag band of less than 60 men who were responsible. The violent events that unfolded, overtook both Babu and Nyerere who were caught with their pants down by the events initiated by Okello and his stevedores. The Goan population of Zanzibar was approx 581 in 1958. That would be much less than the number of Goans in one five storied circular building (Jer Mahal) in Dhobitalao in the same year. Roland. Toronto. -Original Message- From: goanet-boun...@lists.goanet.org [mailto:goanet-boun...@lists.goanet.org] On Behalf Of delima francis Sent: Wednesday, January 18, 2012 5:00 AM To: goa...@goanet.org Subject: [Goanet] Zanzibar - Goans and the 1964 Revolution In Goanet Digest of 10th January 2012, you have a review by Roland Francis, of Mervyn Marciel's fine account of his days as a civil servant in colonial Kenya. In that account, he comments thus: --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
Re: [Goanet] Andamans
Without wanting to take sides in what looks like yet another fine goa-goan tiff about who's sitting higher on the moral high ground: I visited the Andamans (and thanks the Shipping Corporation of India's TSS Nancowry even Car Nicobar!) in 1981 for a few weeks, and I must say, I found myself transported back in the blessed times of the colonies. The Indian presence there was benevolent, but had really all the trappings of 'mission civilisatrice' viz 'the white man's burden' (now with a slightly darker skin ;-) I had a great time, and this was way before the tourist invasion (the first surfing boards for the newly opened stared beach resort were carried on the same ship) and for me it was really, as it's called in the Dutch remembering of the Netherlands Indies (Indonesia), tempo doeloe (blessed unhurried times). But yes, the 'colonial atmosphere' was very much there... Cheers from hurried and grey Amsterdma, patrizio the Dinosaurs! --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
Re: [Goanet] A forgotten story of Liberation (Eugene Correia)
On 18 January 2012 17:45, Bernado Colaco ole_...@yahoo.co.uk wrote: This effect has left many Goan writers and on this forum with pea nut brains. Pea or pea nut? FN --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
[Goanet] SMC chairman elected
-- Samir Umarye BICHOLIM: Riyaz Khan was today unanimously elected as the chairperson of Sanquelim Muncipal Council (SMC) during the election held at SMC hall Sanquelim. It may be recalled that the post of the chairman fell vacant when the ex-chairman, Anand Naik tendered his resignation alleging political interference in the working of the SMC. Today, the election was held for the post and Riyaz Khan was unanimously elected as the new Chairman. Councilors including, Anand Naik, Yeshwant Madkar, Pooja Dangi, Laxmanrao Desai, Deelip Desai, Aarti Naik, Sunita Verekar and Brahmanand Desai were present. Ajit Panchwadkar was the presiding officer for the election while chief officer Shashank Thakur was also present during the election. --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
Re: [Goanet] A forgotten story of Liberation (Eugene Correia)(Ole_Xac)
This is called ultra brainwashing which is unfortunately even happening today. This effect has left many Goan writers and on this forum with pea nut brains. Comment: Einstein gave a very famous explanation of the theory of Relativity. He said that if one sits on a lighted stove even for a second, it seems to be an eternity. If one is kissing one's girl friend passionately for a second, then it seems hardly for any time at all. Relativity! Though both events took place for the same duration, the perception was different in each case. Every thing depends on one's perspective, or on one's frame of reference. Ole_Xac finds posters on GN peanut brained. What's wrong with that? Jimmy Carter promoted peanuts during his tenure as the President of America. But then when one calls someone else peanut brained,it is in the context of one's own perceptions. This would imply that Ole_Xac himself is peanut brained. Like attracts like. Birds of the same feather flock together. Keep the nonsensical and whimsical posts rolling, ole_xac, and get a few whimsical and nonsensical replies in return.. Viva Goa, Viva India that is Bharat. Take care! -- ** Tony de Sa tonydesa at gmail dot com ** --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
[Goanet] Fw: VOTING FOR CHANGE
PRIEST STANDING FOR ELECTION Normally,the State and religion should be kept away from each other.But in our politricks,they are overtly and covertly merged. Another good reason to welcome this is that the ten commandments and peace be with you is generally acknowleged only in Church and hypocritically not outside?So, a good priest getting into gutter politics may be a positive influence to bring change in ethics and what is right. God's laws which the faithful follow, are written on earth, by inspired disciples and holy people, and surely State laws,human rights and ethical behaviour should not be different. Good behavior and morality in Church should not be separated/ forgotten outside its precincts? People electing an inspired priest against the power of money ,crime,nepotism and base instincts maybe just the remedy to start a revolution, at this time and place. Well known Fr Bismark's election will put to test the faith and honesty of people of Comburjua. He will no doubt be attacked and villified like Anna Hazare and IAC members, and anyone who challenges the State or the present System. He needs our support,for it is our voice and vote that will bring badly needed drastic change! --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
[Goanet] Soem Margao News in Pics
I think this is Rosary Church, Fatorda Captured from a moving car http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk46/6625849359/in/photostream/ Margao Camara MMC building http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk49/6710546837/sizes/l/in/photostream/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk49/6710551915/sizes/l/in/photostream/ a sleeping zone at Margao Near Kichenette or Variety Stores (Loyola Road) http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk49/6710558685/sizes/l/in/photostream/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk49/6710564881/sizes/l/in/photostream/ Margao GVN – work well behind schedule Likely to take another 6 months. Tiatr Hall Capacity likely to be reduced as the top section Or balcony likely to be converted into mini theatre (cinema) http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk49/6710570165/sizes/l/in/photostream/ This on the way to Margao Roadside activities (Vendors) Verna Bypass http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk49/6710541903/sizes/l/in/photostream/ Pilar development http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk49/6710536047/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] Cinema Português - O Cônsul de Bordéus
Caros Amigos, É com enorme satisfação que vos convido a assistir à projeção do filme português «O Cônsul de Bordéus» (2010), realizado por João Correia e Francisco Manso, no próximo dia 21 de janeiro (sábado), às 16.00 horas, no CLP/Instituto Camões em Panjim. Sinopsis: Alexandra Schmidt, uma jornalista portuguesa vai até Viana do Castelo para entrevistar o maestro brasileiro Francisco de Almeida, que se vai reformar. Aí confronta-o com o seu verdadeiro nome, Aaron Apelman. A curiosidade da jornalista leva o maestro a recordar uma série de eventos passados no longínquo mês de Junho de 1940, quando, aos 10 anos de idade, e ainda com esse nome, foi salvo da perseguição nazi pela acção do cônsul de Portugal em Bordéus, Aristides de Sousa Mendes. O cônsul, por esses dias, é um homem dividido: sabe que os refugiados hebreus, em número cada vez maior, precisam de vistos para alcançar Portugal e daí partir para o Novo Mundo; mas tem as mãos tolhidas pela famigerada Circular 14, de Salazar, que proíbe a emissão de vistos a judeus. A pressão do rabino Krueger e a força das convicções católicas do próprio Sousa Mendes acabam por levar a melhor. O cônsul decide desobedecer à Circular 14 de Salazar, que proíbe a emissão de vistos a judeus… Até breve. Dear Friends, I am glad to inform you that CLP/Instituto Camões will be screening the film “O Cônsul de Bordéus”, directed by João Correa and Francisco Manso (2011), 120mns, with English subtitles, on the 21st January 2012 (Saturday), at 4.00 pm, at the Instituto Camões premises. Plot: Alexandra Schmidt, a Portuguese journalist, travels to Viana do Castelo, to interview the conductor Fran¬cisco de Almeida, who is going to retire. There she faces him with his real name, Aaron Apelman, which is not reported in official biographies. The journalist’s curiosity makes the conductor recall a series of events that occurred in the remote month of June 1940, when, at the age of ten and still bearing that name, he was saved from the nazi persecution by the action of Aristides de Sousa Mendes, the Por¬tuguese consul in Bordeaux. In those days the consul is a torn man: he knows that the Jewish refugees need more and more visas to get to Portugal and leave from there to the New World; but he is hindered by Salazar’s document, the infamous Circular 14, which forbids the grant of visas to Jews…. See you soon. -- Delfim Correia da Silva Director Centro de Língua Portuguesa/Instituto Camões Agva House, 9/32 Dr.Dada Vaidya Road Panaji 403 001 Goa - India 0091 832 6647737 0091 832 2422237 --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
Re: [Goanet] Andamans
Patrice Riemens patr...@xs4all.nl wrote: 'Without wanting to take sides in what looks like yet another fine goa-goan tiff about who's sitting higher on the moral high ground' Dear PR, Without interfering with your impartial disposition, I thought that I'd place the following for quiet reading: 1: I have been watching the US Republican contenders' debates . particularly what Ron Paul has had to say. 2: And while Ron Paul articulated his 'libertarian' thoughts as 'brilliantly' (NOT!) as Tony deSa did in his 'peanut' response to Ole_Xac BC, he (Ron Paul) has an underlying anti-aggression thread in his presentations. I agree with his view. 3: So, the questions remains: Is it OK to invade a territory which is not yours (e.g. Was it OK for Indonesia to invade E. Timor)? 4: Is it hypocritical (or not) to spout support for Self-determination and NOT afford that same right to others? 5: Is it OK for militarily stronger nations to invade militarily weaker nations and yet turn a blind eye towards others which are not weak militarily? 6: It is not who is sitting on the higher moral ground. It is Who is a Hypocrite? ! jc --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
[Goanet] Lovely meeting beautiful Bollywooders: Winfrey - The Times of India
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com:80/entertainment/bollywood/news-interviews/Lovely-meeting-beautiful-Bollywooders-Winfrey/articleshow/11522842.cms?intenttarget=no --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
[Goanet] NEWS: Maestro Anthony Gonsalves is dead (Times of India)
Maestro Anthony Gonsalves is dead TNN | Jan 19, 2012, 04.07AM IST PANAJI: Anthony Gonsalves, legendary composer who reigned over Bollywood during its golden era, passed away at the Goa Medical College and Hospital at 7 pm on Wednesday, following a bout of pneumonia. He was 83. His daughter Laxmi, who was caring for him during his final days, was by his side when his end came. He was admitted a week ago with pneumonia, and also suffered from low blood pressure. The composer was on wheelchair for the last several months, after having fractured his pelvic bone. The funeral is expected to be on Sunday, according to family sources. His son, who lives in the US, is expected in Goa on Saturday. Gonsalves' name became known nationwide after the 1977 film Amar Akbar Anthony, which features Amitabh Bachchan singing My name is Anthony Gonsalves. The song was Pyarelal's (of the Laxmikant-Pyarelal duo) dedication to his real-life violin teacher. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Maestro-Anthony-Gonsalves-is-dead/articleshow/11547132.cms --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
[Goanet] Goa BJP hits poll gear without main candidate (IANS)... Goa leaders hope for divine help, fund pilgrimages
Goa BJP hits poll gear without main candidate Indo-Asian News Service Panaji, January 17, 2012 For the first time in more than a decade, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Goa has stepped into poll gear without projecting its chief ministerial candidate. After propping up its poster boy, technocrat Manohar Parrikar, as the undisputed chief ministerial candidate for more than a decade now, the opposition BJP has now said the slot was open and they would be finalising a candidate soon. We have all options open. As and when we decide on we will let you know, Arun Jaitley, a top party leader and leader of opposition in the Rajya Sabha, has said in the presence of Parrikar and three-time MP from North Goa Shripad Naik, who has been challenging Parrikar's authority on state turf. Naik, a former union minister of state for civil aviation, told IANS he was keen on re-entering state politics and even identified the newly created assembly constituency of Porvorim - this is the first election after the delimitation of constituencies - as his favoured seat. I am waiting for the party to take a decision. If they approve my coming to state politics or not, I will go as per what they say, Naik said. Parrikar has meanwhile scoffed at reports of a rift between the two, calling it a figment of media imagination. Both Naik and Parrikar were the cornerstones around which the party was built through the 1980s in Goa. Naik has a following among the Bahujan Samaj, essentially the large-in-number Bhandari community, which is a significant vote block spread liberally throughout the state. Parrikar has been the acceptable face of the party, with a diehard following among the intelligentsia and the upper class and is a draw even among Christian voters, who account for nearly 25% of Goa's vote pie. Party sources said the rift between the two could affect the party's electoral chances and cloak-and-dagger between the two factions during the poll run-up was already affecting intra-party discipline. Both leaders appeal significantly to different sections of society and the party cannot afford to antagonise either. We are working on a compromise formula which may be acceptable to both, a senior BJP functionary said. Polls to the 40 constituencies in Goa will be held March 3. The BJP currently has 12 seats in the assembly. http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-news/Goa/Goa-BJP-hits-poll-gear-without-main-candidate/Article1-798360.aspx * * * Goa leaders hope for divine help, fund pilgrimages IANS Panaji: Politicians in Goa have suddenly begun sponsoring pilgrimages to Hindu and Christian religious sites with gusto - possibly hoping for divine intervention in the March 3 polls. Both aspiring candidates as well as Election Commission officials acknowledge that Hindu and Christian voters were being sponsored for pilgrimages to Shirdi in Maharashtra - known as the destination of Sai Baba devotees - and to Vailankanni in Tamil Nadu, a famous pilgrimage site for Christians. Yes, we conducted a raid on three buses with passengers headed for Shirdi. We had received a complaint that a political party had sponsored the trip to Shirdi, chief electoral officer S. Kumaraswamy said on Monday. The authorities let the passengers go on with the pilgrimage after verifying the travel details with the agent who did the booking for the tour. Such trips to Shirdi as well as to the Basilica of Our Lady of Good Health at Vailankanni have not been uncommon over the past year, but there has been a sudden surge, with politicians and ticket aspirants hoping to convert the currency of faith into votes. The travel arrangement, food and staying quarters are all sponsored. Generally a lot of women of the house opt for these trips. It is a weekend away from home and it is a pilgrimage. Who does not like going on a pilgrimage? the 'travel agent' of a legislator from north Goa told IANS. Pilgrimages are conducted in jeeps, with five to six to the unit, and by busloads. And the pilgrims return home after a three-day-two-night trip with more than just blessings. We often give a few days of rations, essentials like dals, rice, oil and a household utility like a fan or thermos on return. The per person cost is around Rs.4,000 overall, which is sponsored, an organiser of one of these tours said. For the pilgrims, however, a trip to their deity is enough to wash off all possible sins, which perhaps also includes accepting the not too subtle bribe by the aspiring politician who is sponsoring the tour. Former tourism minister Mathany Saldanha, who became one of the first big ticket Christian leaders to join the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) last week, said sponsoring of religious pilgrimages was a leveller of sorts. People say the BJP is communal. But look at this - people from both the Congress and the BJP are sponsoring pilgrimages to Shirdi and Vailankanni. No one is communal any more! Saldanha said.
[Goanet] ALEXYZ Daily Cartoon (19Jan12)
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[Goanet] Goa news for January 19, 2012
Goa News from Google News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** BJP hits villages for its poll campaign in Goa - Daily News Analysis ews/Goa/Goa-BJP-hits-poll-gear-without-main-candidate/Article1-798360.aspxGoa BJP hits poll gear without main candidate http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNHcmkMaxeAOK6gGmErLOAVQcSdREAurl=http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_bjp-hits-villages-for-its-poll-campaign-in-goa_1639328 *** 'Big Brother' to watch over Goa polls - The Hindu ssembly-election-poll-panel/1/169374.htmlPoll panel keeping eye on large cash withdrawals in Goa http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNHUgYqu33UjKqRkQMvwS3NMQ-AeZwurl=http://www.thehindu.com/news/states/other-states/article2811423.ece *** Visit the film location: Goa - gulfnews.com FYslKchys-s9Y17igCtqUg http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNHTOubz-Im5Guz2N4LQjxhk7GgFbQurl=http://gulfnews.com/life-style/travel/visit-the-film-location-goa-1.966117 *** Goa journos stage sit-in outside CEO's office - Daily Pioneer p to the Goa Assembly elections, organised a protest sit-in outside the office of the Chief Electoral Officer of Goa to protest repeated attempts of the officials to cold-shoulder the journalists, which the latter ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNEiznbKuOoZoodG_AuwDsleoNYtZQurl=http://dailypioneer.com/nation/36206-goa-journos-stage-sit-in-outside-ceos-office.html *** Goa Cong chief in poll fray, race to replace him hots up - Hindustan Times wire/goa-congmen-start-poll-campaign-without-waiting-for-alliance-186222.htmlGoa Congmen start poll campaign without waiting for alliance http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNEWTvzzLNvD7Jy1ehByCtxeysFajAurl=http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-news/Goa/Goa-Cong-chief-in-poll-fray-race-to-replace-him-hots-up/Article1-799102.aspx *** Goa leaders hope for divine help, fund pilgrimages - IBNLive.com possibly hoping for divine intervention in the March 3 polls. Both aspiring candidates as well as Election Commission officials ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNGgKsLpGjElhTSpKBj3W1-4sQkbrQurl=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/goa-leaders-hope-for-divine-help-fund-pilgrimages/221993-37-64.html *** Could Goa lose out on development for 8 months? - Times of India mes of IndiaPANAJI: Could Goa lose out on developmental works for almost eight months of 2012? There are some who think so. The reason is that with the code of conduct for the assembly elections coming into force from December 24, all developmental works will be ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNHomCO1uApiNQYa_jsxof1ryWqQdAurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Could-Goa-lose-out-on-development-for-8-months/articleshow/11547000.cms *** Goa yet to back CCE method with suitable syllabus - Times of India ased learning and application of knowledge. The state has already implemented comprehensive continuous evaluation (CCE) as recommended by the Union government under ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNHndYQ8UzwqMBBUlWSN9oOggFr3mwurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Goa-yet-to-back-CCE-method-with-suitable-syllabus/articleshow/11532269.cms *** Now, book your cylinder via your home telephone - Times of India mes of IndiaPANAJI: Customers on the roadside, awaiting delivery of their gas cylinder is common in many parts of Goa. Some miss the weekly delivery vehicle as there is no advanced booking. However, with an aim to alleviate the LPG (cooking gas) delivery problems ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNHZy2n7JY5-e7Q8vbx0K8xGYXtzaAurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Now-book-your-cylinder-via-your-home-telephone/articleshow/11547255.cms *** Karnataka Goa IT circle looks at 28% growth in tax collection - Business Standard FeznjVCMand more » http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNGRiQdPKzX39g-ziOsTQx0SS87osQurl=http://business-standard.com/india/news/karnatakagoa-i-t-circle-looks-at-28-growth-in-tax-collection/462207/ 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] THERE SHOULD BE NO ROOM FOR DYNASTY POLITICS
Individuals should never venture to be bigger than the political party they belong to. But this is exactly what we are seeing within the Congress party in Goa. Politicians trying to form their own groups within the party. It is infact parties within a party. If this current trend of dynasty politics continues a handful of families may soon hold the reigns and take this State from disaster to doom. Dynasty rule is contrary to the very tenet of democracy. If these tendencies are not curbed or nipped in the bud such leaders could be a liability and hold the party to ransom. Despite being in power for so many years, not having their own “Congress Bhavan” is evidence of their lack of concern for their party. They still languish in that rented hole opposite the Panaji ferry wharf which was given a long overdue face lift some years ago. The office only comes alive at election time with the scrambling and squabbling for a party ticket. But finally only the powerful and well connected make it while the loyalists are destined only to lock and unlock the Congress office while also having to ensure that it is kept tidy and going. And where party indiscipline and internal bickering is concerned the Congress in Goa has no competitor to match. Even a tanker of fervicol will not bond them together. 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 ---
[Goanet] Fw: Zanzibar - Goans and the 1964 Revolution
Roland Francis wrote: For those interested in the history of Zanzibar and its revolution and want to weigh in on the opinions of Francis DeLima, here are two excellent web resources: - Folks, For those who have not yet read Francis DeLima, here is a link to his book on the Zanzibar revolution. Mervyn http://books.google.ca/books/about/Zanzibar.html?id=R40acgAACAAJredir_esc=y --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
Re: [Goanet] A forgotten story of Liberation (Eugene Correia)
: ) , : ). Possibly both. Both lead to the same conjecture, frak menu (weak brain)! Pea (sized) nut (brain) // peanut (small brain) brains (reiterated, or a minor error) Brain the size of pea. (Lacking depth, analytical chops). The other possibility would be the polystyrene peanuts used in packaging! That would be a goo one too. Or as we said at JJ (not the Aspatal/Ospital/hospital) in Marathi: Gudgyat mendu (brains in the knees). Never thought that for me post 50 would be such bliss. venantius j pinto Date: Wed, 18 Jan 2012 19:17:35 +0530 From: Frederick FN Noronha ? *??? ??? fredericknoro...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [Goanet] A forgotten story of Liberation (Eugene Correia) On 18 January 2012 17:45, Bernado Colaco ole_...@yahoo.co.uk wrote: This effect has left many Goan writers and on this forum with pea nut brains. Pea or pea nut? FN -- --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
Re: [Goanet] A forgotten story of Liberation (Eugene Correia)(Ole_Xac)
My dear Tonybab, It is true that the posts of Ole_Xac i.e. BC are, almost always, nonsensical and whimsical. However, (I ask) is he really wrong in classifying what you have described in your immediately preceding post as 'brainwashing'? jc --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
