[Goanet-News] COMMENT-POLITICS: Let the carnival of politics begin (The Pioneer, New Delhi/Rajesh Singh)
Let the carnival of politics begin Author: Rajesh Singh This year’s Assembly poll in Goa is marked by the presence of unconventional and colourful candidates Conventional wisdom says: Too many cooks spoil the broth. But clinging to conventional wisdom will become an obstacle for those who wish to understand the politics of Goa and enjoy its roller-coaster ride. So, tie your seat-belts, leave logic aside and have fun as the voters of the State prepare to elect their 40 representatives from a large and colourful bunch of candidates to the Assembly on March 3. Because, in Goa, ‘the more the merrier’ rules the ballot box more than anything else. The battlefield has the more known faces who have been returning again and again either to retain seats or win them. But there are also those who are untested and new to electoral politics. So, rubbing shoulders with hardboiled political veterans like former Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar and incumbent Chief Minister Digambar Kamat is the greenhorn Father Bismarck Dias, a Catholic priest who will now issue sermons to the voters on good governance and confess to his desire to be an MLA. But banish the thought that he represents the powerful Catholic Church as its candidate. The Church does not need to be heard in the ordinary portals of the State Assembly when it has a direct connect with the Good Lord. Never mind the fact that the Church has played a more than spiritual role in the recent past, dabbling in all sorts of agitations — the anti-Konkan Railway movement and the emotionally-charged and at times violent protests to make Konkani the sole official language of the State, being just two of those — that had a political tilt. Fr Dias has been fielded by a clutch of social organisations which believes that a great deal of social good would be done if one of its own sits in the hallowed precincts of the House — now housed for some years in a glittering new complex across Mandovi river in Porvorim, a stone’s throw away from the capital town of Panaji (or Panjim). Even before he wins or loses, he has created a record that even the Church would be proud of: Fr Dias has become the first Christian priest to contest an election in the State. Amen! At a more material level, it makes sense for the priest to throw his hat (or the robe) into the electoral ring. The non-Government organisations have been for long having a field day in Goa because, tiny though the State is, it is filled to the brim with people dissatisfied with a range of issues — from political to civic to social. The NGOs believe that the citizens who have vociferously backed them on their various movements would now, as voters, put their votes where their mouth is. The State waits with bated breath, and Fr Dias will do so almost breathlessly, for the outcome of the poll. Of course, few expect the NGOs to win enough seats to mark their presence in the Assembly, but political parties are still wary because the candidates being put up can eat into their votes enough to make a difference between victory and defeat. One shudders to think how dull Goa’s politics would have been without the likes of the bandana-sporting Mickey Pachecho, former Minister for Tourism and now chief of Goa Vikas Party, an outfit that he has floated after being ousted from the Cabinet over allegations of his involvement in the mysterious death of a female friend. He has in the past briefly flirted with the BJP and been with the Nationalist Congress Party. He will be remembered for the infamous quote that he allegedly made: Goa has become the rape ‘city’ of the country. Nobody remembers him for any substantial contribution that he may have made as a Minister or politician — though to discover that achievement would in itself be something of an achievement. Yet, he is crucial to maintaining the breezy image the State’s politics has. In this election, though, he is poised to play the spoiler for the Congress. Mr Pachecho has a fan following of considerable size in the southern belt of Salcete taluka dominated by Christians, who have traditionally been Congress voters. It is also a region that has seen the maximum amount of vote divisions among smaller outfits, which has denied the Congress the sweep that it ought to be making, going strictly by the taluka’s demography. By default, then, the BJP could be the beneficiary. The Congress may consider him a baggage that has been well rid of, but the party has burdened itself with another kind of baggage in the form of the portly Jitendra Deshprabhu. A landlord of some stature, he owns an acid tongue that has singed many an opponent of his. For some reason he suddenly left — or was compelled to do so by circumstances — the Congress and joined hands with the Nationalist Congress Party to unsuccessfully contest the Lok Sabha election. Meanwhile, he has spent a fortnight in jail on charges of his association with illegal mining and has been fined more than a crore of rupees over the
Re: [Goanet] Learning Konkani, any tips?
Sir, FN's request for help in 'learning' Konkani is a shocker. Have we Goans 'forgotten' our maim-bhas? It is not surprising.as time and time again I have come across Goans who, when questioned reply' I dont speak it, but do understand it' My personal experience is that almost all nationalities are bilingual, always talking to their acquaintances in their own language, except Goans who very rarely speak to other Goans in Konkani. Its almost as if they are ashamed of their own language! They often point out to non-Goans that they are NOT Indians! They will say we are Goans, but rarely speak their Goan language, Konkani. Especially the overseas settled ones. What a sad state of affairs. I still speak Konkani which I leanrt from my granny mum, now passed on, and I am proud that I can do so! I must admit I am guilty in one respect here.I have not taught it to my children, who had been in boarding schools in their formative years. I am unable to help FN as regards books and other aids to learn /teach our language. Con --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
[Goanet] SMILE....................... IT'S WEEKEND (19/01/2012)
THEY ARE There was a couple (Mr. Mrs. Rapoz) in their late sixties, since the husband was not keeping well for quite a few days, it was the third visit of their family Doctor (Dr. Falcao) to treat Mr. Rapoz, after a thorough check-up:- Dr. Falcao: Mrs. Rapoz! Mrs. Rapoz: Yes Doctor. Dr. Falcao : Now please listen carefully. Mrs. Rapoz: What's it Doctor? Dr. Falcao: Your husband really needs rest and peace. Here are some sleeping pills... Mrs. Rapoz: When must I give them to him? Dr. Falcao: They are for you. Cajetan de Sanvordem Kuwait. --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
Re: [Goanet] Manohar-bab's Blast on Herald - 19 Jan, 2012 - Comments
http://www.heraldgoa.in/News/Main%20Picture%20News/I-will-not-become-CM-if-forced-to-take-support-of-undesirable-elements-Parrikar/56037.html YOU WILL SEE A CLEAR DIFERENCE IN THE WAY I GOVERN THIS TIME Will not become CM, If forced to take support of undesirable elements. Can work with MGP but not Goa Vikas Party (Mickky) Dear Manohar-bab, I sincerely feel that you should not make statements which you will fry and eat later. One never knows what one will do and not do at a later date. Very few persons can. Your record has shown otherwise. Are you telling us that apart from MGP and Vikas Party which Mickky has now resurrected from the tombs there is no other regional party? Next, you will be asking God to give you a second DEATH. Is it possible?? Cheers floriano goasuraj 9890470896 PS: The above link shows something like a dagger parked on the wall behind you Manohar-bab. Is this one kept handy for someone like Mickky just like you had one handy for Sardinha?? --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
[Goanet] Dol Mhojea Bai - Pipitt, Kemkem, Biskutt, Bol, Boll, Mama, tata etc - What it all means?
I just got this mail and replied first thing in the morning today I thought I would share it with you too. As I am not an expert, corrections welcome. Thanks see # reply by me From: @gmail.com To: 'JoeGoaUk' joego...@yahoo.co.uk Sent: Thursday, 19 January 2012 1:56 AM Subject: RE: Could you pl. let me have the English translation of 'Dol mojea bai' Thanks… very kind of you… pl. can u put the English lines in-between the Konkani ones. Or tell me the following meanings. Is kavlo and kavlea the same thing ??? Do they both mean ‘crow’? What is gharacher ghai… ?? What is ‘moll’?? Also, my father used to sing this song”Ami ghoinim, dudhuwali, muskreank adtaeim, ghanteavelim Roughly translated: We are cowherds, milkmaids, we bring back the cattle at the call of the angelus bells).. . Do you know it?? Where can I get the full song… it’s quite beautiful… Awaiting your reply.. and with many thanks… # here it is - rough traslation only DOL MOJEA BAI Dol moje bai, nind moje bai, pipit adtolo pai, # Rock /swing my baby, sleep mum baby, father will bring sweets (father works on the ship, who come back after about a year) Kavlo roddon, gharacher ghai, vinchari kitem zai, # Crow was crowing over the house asking what (the baby) wanted Kavlea baba, rekad dita, baiek usko zala, # Crow sir/uncle, convey regards that the baby is missing him (father) Baiechea pain, fottu vela, biskoot addunk gela , # Baby's father took photo (baby's), gone to bring biscuits (to the baby) Bai mogachem, bai mojem dol, tukam ditelim boll, # Baby dear, rock my baby, I will give you 'bol' (sweet round bread that the morning baker used to bring see pic) Sopnant utton, paisorxim chol, dakoi mogachem moll, # wake up in (your) dreams, go to your father and show the value/courage of love Chandni mama, kemkem dita, baien keli tata, # Moon uncle, (who) gives banana, baby (now) fall asleep Disu soron, ratui ieta, paicho ugdass ieta # afte the day, comes the night, reminding of father (husband).. ## The song/video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fOoTdEdyIH8 Pipitt = Sweets (toffee, peppermint, chocolate etc) see a pic (traditional or of my childhood sweets) http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukextra2/4922660175/ Biskutt = Biscuits (Marie , animal shaped etc) Bol = Sweet round bread (from baker and NOT the small dark wedding 'bol') see item no 7 in this pic http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk4/337323623/ Pipitt, kemkem (banana), tata (sleep) are usually some of the terms in child language (tata is NOT pronounced as in bye bye 'tata', instead, pronounce it by touching tip of you tongue to your teeth = thatha) Similarly, Memem (fish), Koko or mum-mum (rice/food/xit), Kaka, susu etc ## Also, my father used to sing this song ”Ami ghoinim, dudhuwali, muskreank adtaeim, ghanteavelim # we are shepherds, milkmaids, we brings (our) herds (buffaloes) from across the border (e.g. maharastra, Karnataka) Roughly translated: We are cowherds, milkmaids, we bring back the cattle at the call of the angelus bells).. # Ganttar here does not relates to bell # W e call 'Ghantti' to migrants coming from other states of India (usually the neibhbouring states) From:JoeGoaUk [mailto:joego...@yahoo.co.uk] Sent: Thursday, January 19, 2012 1:45 AM To: Subject: Re: Could you pl. let me have the English translation of 'Dol mojea bai' Kemkem means kelem (banana) in child's language as in koko or mum mum (for food/ rice) chandi mama (uncle moon) From:..@gmail.com To: joego...@yahoo.co.uk; Sent: Thursday, 19 January 2012 1:40 AM Subject: Could you pl. let me have the English translation of 'Dol mojea bai' I was very touched with two videos I saw on the Youtube. -The one, of the song “Dol mojea bai’ -And the other of ‘Claudia’. While I found the translation of ‘Claudia’ in the video itself (in the lyrics below it), I couldn’t get the translation of ‘Dol mojea bai’ anywhere.. Pl. can you send it to me… I want to share it with my kid… she likes the song very much. Thank you… (yes, I am a Goan, but I’m too sure of all the words in the song. What does “kem kem “ mean?? Awaiting your reply, xxx 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] valanka alemao
Bit confused reading the Valanka Alemao website, www.sunrisevalanka.com. It says she is general secretary of the GPCC or is one of the secretaries. she says she is also spokesperson of the GPCC and member of the manifesto committee. Newspaper reports says Vijai or Vijay Sardesai is the general secretary. If Valanka is the spokesperson, how come she has not uttered a word on behalf of the party? It is either Vijay or Subhash who are making official statements. In an ad by Churchill and Valanka welcoming Sonia Gandhi to Goa, Valanka was described as general secretary. Eugene --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
[Goanet] Parking / driving on footpath in the name of Goa Elections 2012
Footpath converted into motor lanes In the name of Goa Elections 2012 A short video clip http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZE0kqi4kjrQ a pic http://www.flickr.com/photos/dirtypanjim6/6724468783/in/photostream cc to ceo, ccp .. 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] COMMENT-POLITICS: Let the carnival of politics begin (The Pioneer, New Delhi/Rajesh Singh)
Let the carnival of politics begin Author: Rajesh Singh This year’s Assembly poll in Goa is marked by the presence of unconventional and colourful candidates Conventional wisdom says: Too many cooks spoil the broth. But clinging to conventional wisdom will become an obstacle for those who wish to understand the politics of Goa and enjoy its roller-coaster ride. So, tie your seat-belts, leave logic aside and have fun as the voters of the State prepare to elect their 40 representatives from a large and colourful bunch of candidates to the Assembly on March 3. Because, in Goa, ‘the more the merrier’ rules the ballot box more than anything else. The battlefield has the more known faces who have been returning again and again either to retain seats or win them. But there are also those who are untested and new to electoral politics. So, rubbing shoulders with hardboiled political veterans like former Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar and incumbent Chief Minister Digambar Kamat is the greenhorn Father Bismarck Dias, a Catholic priest who will now issue sermons to the voters on good governance and confess to his desire to be an MLA. But banish the thought that he represents the powerful Catholic Church as its candidate. The Church does not need to be heard in the ordinary portals of the State Assembly when it has a direct connect with the Good Lord. Never mind the fact that the Church has played a more than spiritual role in the recent past, dabbling in all sorts of agitations — the anti-Konkan Railway movement and the emotionally-charged and at times violent protests to make Konkani the sole official language of the State, being just two of those — that had a political tilt. Fr Dias has been fielded by a clutch of social organisations which believes that a great deal of social good would be done if one of its own sits in the hallowed precincts of the House — now housed for some years in a glittering new complex across Mandovi river in Porvorim, a stone’s throw away from the capital town of Panaji (or Panjim). Even before he wins or loses, he has created a record that even the Church would be proud of: Fr Dias has become the first Christian priest to contest an election in the State. Amen! At a more material level, it makes sense for the priest to throw his hat (or the robe) into the electoral ring. The non-Government organisations have been for long having a field day in Goa because, tiny though the State is, it is filled to the brim with people dissatisfied with a range of issues — from political to civic to social. The NGOs believe that the citizens who have vociferously backed them on their various movements would now, as voters, put their votes where their mouth is. The State waits with bated breath, and Fr Dias will do so almost breathlessly, for the outcome of the poll. Of course, few expect the NGOs to win enough seats to mark their presence in the Assembly, but political parties are still wary because the candidates being put up can eat into their votes enough to make a difference between victory and defeat. One shudders to think how dull Goa’s politics would have been without the likes of the bandana-sporting Mickey Pachecho, former Minister for Tourism and now chief of Goa Vikas Party, an outfit that he has floated after being ousted from the Cabinet over allegations of his involvement in the mysterious death of a female friend. He has in the past briefly flirted with the BJP and been with the Nationalist Congress Party. He will be remembered for the infamous quote that he allegedly made: Goa has become the rape ‘city’ of the country. Nobody remembers him for any substantial contribution that he may have made as a Minister or politician — though to discover that achievement would in itself be something of an achievement. Yet, he is crucial to maintaining the breezy image the State’s politics has. In this election, though, he is poised to play the spoiler for the Congress. Mr Pachecho has a fan following of considerable size in the southern belt of Salcete taluka dominated by Christians, who have traditionally been Congress voters. It is also a region that has seen the maximum amount of vote divisions among smaller outfits, which has denied the Congress the sweep that it ought to be making, going strictly by the taluka’s demography. By default, then, the BJP could be the beneficiary. The Congress may consider him a baggage that has been well rid of, but the party has burdened itself with another kind of baggage in the form of the portly Jitendra Deshprabhu. A landlord of some stature, he owns an acid tongue that has singed many an opponent of his. For some reason he suddenly left — or was compelled to do so by circumstances — the Congress and joined hands with the Nationalist Congress Party to unsuccessfully contest the Lok Sabha election. Meanwhile, he has spent a fortnight in jail on charges of his association with illegal mining and has been fined more than a crore of rupees over the
[Goanet] Going to Goa need not be a ceremony (by Rose Fernandes)
Dear Roland Thanks for your post and acknowledging my spousal devotion which is to such an extent that I volunteered to stay at home to look after our pets. On the subject of wifely duties, I am not sure if you have seen this book The proper care and feeding of husbands by Dr Laura Schlessinger. No, it does not contain any Goan receipes yet, but is a highly recommended book to leave in strategic places around your home. When I first purchased this book and dived into the middle of it to read a few paragraphs, I thought it was a reprint from the 18th century. Imagine my surprise to discover it was written in 2004 and is the international best seller. Here is a taster from this book. Dr Schlessinger has included part of a letter from Chris (a man), to highlight important words of wisdom to us (women): Quote: If I had to summarize, I'd say, Please, ladies, recognize that we men do love you, and although you may not think we do much around the house, we do the ugly stuff like change the oil and mow the lawn and get up early when it snows to shovel a path to your car and start the car so it will be warm when you get in. We would walk through fire for you to get you a quart of cookie-dough ice cream in the middle of the night, because we love you. Unquote While contemplating what was the best time to meet you and your wife in Goa, our postman delivered the January 2012 issue of Goa Today. There is an excellent article on page 11 by Nicola De Souza in the Guest Column (based on this article alone I recommend she be promoted to the Permanent Column). In this article she describes the work of a voyeuristic waiter, a fictional character called Chintoo who came down from a small town in India to Goa and decided to stay. His hobby is photographing what he feels is worth photographing on the beach (I will leave this to all our imaginations). In the last part of the article, this is what Chintoo says My wish for 2012 is that more and more of my brothers from across the length and breadth of India come down to experience Goa at least once. We will scourge the beaches (fully-clothed of course) and go home each night (even if alone) to a bounty of bottoms and bosoms. Culture vultures, don't try to stop us. Have Camera. Will Click. No Laws. Will Click. You Wear Bikini. Will Click. Much love, Chinto. Sorry, I got a bit carried away here with all those camera clicks, where were we? Oh I remember now, trying to sort out a good time to meet in Goa. Well, December sounds fine to me, how about the festive season? We might need to bring a shovel and an empty tin for water (not for rupees) for Chintoo and his friends. Rose Fernandes Thornton Heath, Surrey, United Kingdom 19 January 2012 --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
[Goanet] THOMAS STEPHENS KONKNNI KENDR (TSKK) ANNUAL AWARDS
GULF-GOANS e-NEWSLETTER (since 1994)® www.yahoogroups.com/group/gulf-goans/ www.goa-world.com http://www.goa-world.com/goa/credit%5Ccredit.htm www.q8india.com Tumcam Maie-mogacho ieukar. Enjoy Life - This is not a rehearsal! Konkani uloi, boroi, vach ani samball - sodankal. Hich Goenchi osmitai ani amchem khalxelponn. Goenchi amchi Konkani bhas! Ekvottachem saddon Goenkaranchem. QUEM QUER ANDA E QUEM NAO QUER MANDA! Stay tuned to Gulf Goans e-Newsletter - everyday someone, somewhere learns a little. THOMAS STEPHENS KONKNNI KENDR (TSKK) ANNUAL AWARDS Thomas Stephens Konknni Kendr (TSKK) will confer its following annual awards during a public function which will be held at TSKK premises on 26th January 2012 at 5.30 pm sharp. Mandd Sobhann Gurkar and the General Secretary of Global Konknni Organization, Mr Eric Ozario will be the Chief Guest and Fr. Roasrio Rocha, S.J. the Jesuit Provincial of the Goa Province will be the guest of honour. Mother Teresa Brass Band, Honavara, Karnataka will present lively Konknni music. TSKK has selected Mr Cyriaco Dias, the veteran Tiatr and Konknni film artist and the freedom fighter for his life time contribution to Konknni stage, for the prestigious Antonio Pereira Konknni Puroskar 2012. The Puroskar consists of a shawl, memento and cash Rs. 25,000/-. Cyriaco was born in Ambora, Salcette Goa on 16 March 1937. In the month of May 1944 he acted and sang two songs in his parish church concert. Though he got the applaud from the people, his father told him not to act in dramas. However his inner urge made him to actively involve in tiatrs. His first tiatr Zigzigta titlem Bhangar nhoim was staged in his village on 9th May 1956. He has written 12 tiatrs. He has acted in tiatrs of C.Alvares, Prem Kumar, M.Boyer, Dr. Simon Fernandes, Remi Colaço, Jacinto Vaz, Robin Vaz, Alfred Rose, and others. He has acted more than 1000 Tiatrs. He has also acted in Konknni films Amchem Noxib, Nirmonn, Bhuierantlo Monis and Kantteanlem Ful. He has won 14 Best Actor awards and Tiatr Academy’s Life Time Achievement award in the year 2009. Fr. Ave Maria Afonso has been selected by TSKK for Jack Sequeira Konknni Puroskar 2011 for his contribution to Konknni in Roman script. The award consists of a shawl, memento and cash Rs. 5,000/-. Fr. Ave is currently the parish priest of Ucassaim Church. His articles are published in Gulab, Jivit, Dor Mhoineachi Rotti, V. Ixtt and other Konknni periodicals. He was the Executive Editor of the oldest Konknni monthly Dor Mhoineachi Rotti for 3 years. He was also the editor of Amcho Sevadhorm and Gõychem Noketr. He is a silent and dedicated Konknni worker. TSKK has chosen Mrs. Irene Cardozo as the first recipient of Basila Carvalho Konknni Puroskar 2011. She is a teacher by profession and now she has retired as a headmistress. Side by side teaching career she entered Konknni stage in the year 1967. She has participated in Kala Academy’s Tiatr Competitions and won many prizes for acting and singing. She has participated in Mando Festivals and won many prizes. She has lent her voice to a number of Konknni Cassettes and CDs. She has performed on All Radio, Panaji, Goa Doordarshan, Delhi Doorsarshan, Film television Institute, Pune. Br. Eusebio Miranda of Pilar Society has been chosen as the first recipient for Maria Afonso Konknni Puroskar 2011 for his contribution to Konknni journalism in Roman script. The award consists of a shawl, memento and cash Rs. 5,000/-. Br. Eusebio has worked in Pilar Printing Press and has worked for Vavreadeancho Ixtt, the well known Konknni weekly for more than 25 years. At present he is the Sub-Editor of Vavreadeancho Ixtt. He has written a few booklets in Konknni. He has written articles for a number of Konknni periodicals. Ever year TSKK selects the best Konknni book of the year written in Roman script and gives Konknni Martir Floriano Vaz Puroskar. In the year 2011 there were 11 Konknni books which qualified to be considered for the award. The Konknni essay book Tornni Xim’ of Mr. Marcos Gonsalves has been chosen for Konknni Martir Floriano Vaz Puroskar 2011. The award consist of a memento and cash Rs. 5,000/-. Mr. Marcos is the news reporter of Konknni daily Sunaporant and his 7 Konknni books are published. He writes regularly for Konknni periodicals both in Roman and Devanagari scripts. He has received awards for his two other books in the past. Besides, the awards, during the function TSKK will distribute Lourenço Umbelina de Scholarship of Rs. 2,000/- to Ms. Anna Fernandes, XI Std. student of Don Bosco School, Panaji; Helen Baptista Scholarship of Rs. 2,000/- each for opting Konknni as a third language to Ms. Sabiya Dukandar and Master Taufiq Badekhan IX students of Govt. High School, Alto Porvorim; Quadros Family Scholarship of Rs. 2000/-for scoring the highest marks in Konknni among Catholic students for the X Std. examination
[Goanet] Why excreta matters:CSE's News Bulletin (Jan 18, 2012)
== CSE's Fortnightly News Bulletin (January 18, 2012) == Dear CSE friends, As you may know, we have just published the *7th State of India’s Environment Report*. This time, it is on the horrendous crisis of water scarcity and growing threat of water pollution in cities. I believe this report's analysis will be crucial in building a movement for a water-secure India (and the world). We know that India will (as will the rest of the world) continue to urbanise. It will implode, which will put pressure on scarce water resources. And if we do not get the arithmetic of water-waste correct, it will also drown in its own excreta. It is also clear that we in the growing parts of the South do not have the financial capital or natural resources to be able to ape the systems of the already industrialized world cities. We know that we have to urbanise, but we must do so differently, so that we can build cities that are water-prudent and waste-wise. How is this possible? This is what we have detailed in the two volumes of our report – *Excreta Matters*. The first volume dwells on issues of water supply, groundwater, sewage and why we are not managing to clean our rivers and lakes, in spite of pumping in money and new technologies. It joins the dots between pollution and our flush toilets – between the river and the cities’ infrastructure to provide water to all and take back the waste of all. It then sets out to explore the management challenges – from the issue of private sector involvement to the matters of economics of water and waste in cities and what needs to be done to build a different future. The second volume is even more comprehensive. It presents a city agenda – city by city. We detail the water and waste stories of 71 cities: we ask where their water comes from, and where does the waste go. Putting together this apparently simple answer has taken us a huge amount of research. It is indeed appalling how little we know of our own realities. We hope you will take the time to read these reports. We need you to join us in understanding that the challenge of water and pollution is not about money or infrastructure alone. It is about building a new approach to urbanisation and growth that is affordable and sustainable. The story of water and excreta tells us how this can be done. The report is available with us. Please write either to my colleague Ramachandran (rchand...@cseindia.org) or to me (sun...@cseindia.org). We are also making a soft copy version of the report which will soon be available on the CSE store for easy download on payment. The money we get from the sale of these reports is crucial for CSE’s financial sustainability. So, we hope you will not only get your own copy but will also help us spread the word about the report and its findings. We need all the help we can get. As I see it, the ‘matter’ of water and excreta – is both a crisis but also an opportunity to get it right. With warm regards Sunita Narain Excreta Matters (2-volume set) Price (including postage): Volume 1, 296 pages, Rs 750/USD 45.00 Volume 2, 496 pages, Rs 1,100/USD 60.00 2-Volume set price: Rs 1,450/USD 80.00 HOW TO ORDER 1. To make an online purchase, please visit: http://csestore.cse.org.in/excreta-matters-package.html 2. Pay by cheque/DD in favor of Centre for Science and Environment 41, Tughlakabad Institutional Area, New Delhi-110 062 === To subscribe to this newsletter, or any of our other newsletters, please click on http://cseindia.my2.in/cseindia/?p=subscribe To unsubscribe from this newsletter, just click http://www.cseindia.org/content/please-enter-your-email-id-unsubscribe-cse-newsletter If you have any questions or concerns about newsletter subscription, please contact Vikas Khanna at vi...@cseindia.org EDITORIAL: Why excreta matters by Sunita Narain == Water is life and sewage tells its life story. This is the subject of the Citizens’ Seventh Report on the State of India’s Environment, Excreta Matters: How urban India is soaking up water, polluting rivers and drowning in its own excreta. It has a seemingly simple plot: it only asks where Indian cities get their water from and where does their waste go. But this is not just a question or answer about water, pollution and waste. It is about the way Indian cities (and perhaps other parts of the world that are similarly placed) will develop. It is about the paradigm of growth that’s sustainable and affordable. Urbanisation in India, relentless as it is, will only grow. How should the country manage its water needs so that it does not drown in its own excreta? This is what the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) has asked and tried to answer in the book. What has amazed us is the lack of data, research and
[Goanet] Konkani Amchi bhas (by Rose Fernandes)
Dear goanet readers Following my article a while back on goanet on Konkani amchi bhas, I am pleased to hear more and more of it being spoken over the last few weeks. Contact, the magazine of the Goan Chaplaincy in the United Kingdom, published my article and during the social, after Konkani mass on Sunday, I heard several youngsters talking in Konkani. This is all positive news, a move in the right direction. The other day on a visit to my mum I said it would be nicer if she greeted me saying kai bori dista instead of have you put on some more weight? Here is perfect example when translating Konkani into English, it loses all its meaning! This goanet posting is really to say a big thank you to two of our community who have contributed most to my continued learning of the language over the past few weeks. Firstly, Rene Barreto for his link into Petition to include Konkani in the list of languages on Facebook. Postings here are are in small bite size pieces of Konkani which are so useful for someone like me. Seeing long postings of Konkani on goanet leave me quite overwhelmed thinking will I ever learn to speak, read or write this language that I love. It is like purchasing a sewing machine and your first project is to sow a wedding dress for your best friend. Secondly, to Eddie Fernandes for a link on Goan Voice to hear The Three Divas sing. This video has had a number of hits from me alone, while working my way through boxes of tissues, wiping tears of joy. What beautiful singing, has anyone thought of writing all opera music in Konkani. At times like this I really feel so proud of everything that is Goan. Patricia Rozario, Joanne D'Mello and Susanna Hurrel, you are truly the Voices of Goa. Rose Fernandes Thornton Heath, Surrey, United Kingdom 19 January 2012 --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
Re: [Goanet] Manohar-bab's Blast on Herald - 19 Jan, 2012 - Comments
You are right Mr. Floriano. Parikkar cannot become CM without the support of so called dirty ELEMENTS. He 1st became CM by entering the back door and this time also will repeat the same old story. Carmos From: floriano.l...@gmail.com To: goanet@lists.goanet.org Date: Thu, 19 Jan 2012 11:01:46 +0530 Subject: Re: [Goanet] Manohar-bab's Blast on Herald - 19 Jan, 2012 - Comments http://www.heraldgoa.in/News/Main%20Picture%20News/I-will-not-become-CM-if-forced-to-take-support-of-undesirable-elements-Parrikar/56037.html YOU WILL SEE A CLEAR DIFERENCE IN THE WAY I GOVERN THIS TIME Will not become CM, If forced to take support of undesirable elements. Can work with MGP but not Goa Vikas Party (Mickky) Dear Manohar-bab, I sincerely feel that you should not make statements which you will fry and eat later. One never knows what one will do and not do at a later date. Very few persons can. Your record has shown otherwise. Are you telling us that apart from MGP and Vikas Party which Mickky has now resurrected from the tombs there is no other regional party? Next, you will be asking God to give you a second DEATH. Is it possible?? Cheers floriano goasuraj 9890470896 PS: The above link shows something like a dagger parked on the wall behind you Manohar-bab. Is this one kept handy for someone like Mickky just like you had one handy for Sardinha?? --- 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] Featured this week: Bassist Al Turner with his new CD “Sunny Days”
A message to all members of THE JAZZ NETWORK WORLDWIDE Bassist Al Turner with his new CD “Sunny Days” dedicated to those struggling with breast cancer. (http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/alturner2) Bass Guitar Impresario, Al Turner, affectionately called “The Burner”‚ has recorded his third record “Sunny Days”. This gifted producer, expands his iconic signature style with a smooth inspirational message outlining that “no matter how dark or difficult your situation seems you can always look forward to sunny days” says Turner. Al Turner has taken a new twist to his promotion of his new CD “Sunny Days” by not only supporting the healing of his wife who has struggled with breast cancer but others that might be experiencing the same journey. He is turning a new page in this paradigm by way of using his musical expertise and impressive relationships to support an illness that has struck far too many. Being one that is destined to create music that inspires, uplifts and edifies the soul, Turner has decided to take his bass and give back to a community that needs soulful encouragement. He wants to bring his expertise to sponsored fundraisers and community events that support the research and development seeking a cure for breast cancer. “Sunny Days” is the latest addition to his diverse catalog, strikingly balanced, making an eclectic melodic statement by skillfully blending Jazz, Funk and RB. Opening with “Zo” a collaborative groove that sets the stage for collaborations with the likes of Bob James, Nelson Rangell, Marlon McClain, Dave McMurray, Maurissa Rose and Herschel Boone are found on this fine piece of work. (http://cdbaby.com/cd/alturner2) “Often times as one takes on the marketing and promotion of their career they go through the normal paces that are set before them. For Al, this disease has struck close to home, his wife Theresa has struggled with breast cancer throughout their relationship. Collectively they are formulating a way to create a community of breast cancer survivors having a place to voice their concerns, trials, triumphs and recovery. Together they are making a way to bridging the goals of healing, not only through the miracles of medicine but by way of Al’s soulful music inspiring not only “Sunny Days” but ones that bring breakthroughs with a common bond” says Jaijai Jackson, creator of The Jazz Network Worldwide social network. Turner is no stranger to the industry and has played with some of the brightest luminaries on the scene ie. Earl Klugh, Bob James, Aretha Franklin, Oleta Adams, Anita Baker, Nancy Wilson, Randy Crawford, Gladys Knight and is currently the music director for RB vocalist Kem. Not only is he known for his musicianship but a composer and producer as well on songs for recording artists Earl Klugh, Bob James, Tim Bowman, Edgar Wallace, Jr., Guy Ensley Ron Otis. Al’s artistry exceeds category and has been featured on many television and radio commercials. His touring schedule is packed with various dates that have encompassed Cheryl Lynn, Oleta Adams, David Benoit and Everette Harp. Driven by his artistic mastery, Al Turner, The Burner is an A-List side man and has performed hundreds of live shows nationally and internationally and continues to amaze and thrill audiences who will undoubtedly find themselves groovin’ to Sunny Days. To learn more go to Al's website (http://www.alturner.com). (http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/alturner2) Visit THE JAZZ NETWORK WORLDWIDE at: http://www.thejazznetworkworldwide.com/?xg_source=msg_mes_network To control which emails you receive on THE JAZZ NETWORK WORLDWIDE, or to opt-out, go to: http://www.thejazznetworkworldwide.com/profiles/profile/emailSettings?xg_source=msg_mes_network --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
[Goanet] Manohar-bab's Blast on Herald - 19 Jan 2012 Pg.2 - Comments
Dear Manohar-bab, Floriano is a 'doubting Thomas' and always skeptical regarding your ambitions, claims and promises. He is also skeptical of the viewpoints and claims of every political party, organisation and individual other than himself and his little group. But of course if anyone so much as questions any of Floriano's claims and beliefs he gets into a tizzy. Floriano's intentions are the best but his over-ambitious attitude and bull headedness in the face of even the slightest criticism has led to his being routed in every election he has contested. His attitude has even often resulted in his (party's/group's) candidates personal goodwill being eroded in their own constituency. For example Julius Pereira has a lot of friends in Aldona who might have voted for him, but the fact of him being 'supported' by Floriano will work against Julius rather than for him. Incidentally (doubting) St. Thomas is the patron saint of Aldona. Cheers! Cecil === On 19 January 2012 10:41, floriano floriano.l...@gmail.com wrote: Dear Manohar-bab, I sincerely feel that you should not make statements which you will fry and eat later. One never knows what one will do and not do at a later date. Very few persons can. Your record has shown otherwise. Are you telling us that apart from MGP and Vikas Party which Mickky has now resurrected from the tombs there is no other regional party? Next, you will be asking God to give you a second DEATH. Is it possible?? Cheers floriano goasuraj 9890470896 PS: The above link shows something like a dagger parked on the wall behind you Manohar-bab. Is this one kept handy for someone like Mickky just like you had one handy for Sardinha?? --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
[Goanet] Yeta another Goa Hippy documentary
Australia's SBS television has compiled a set of interviews with the old hippies ... http://www.sbs.com.au/goahippytribe/#/get-your-passport-ready Cheers, Gabriel --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
Re: [Goanet] Political use of surveys ... Re: Goa Govt. stands exposed!
To Goanet members, We are living in a chaotic state. We have forgotten even our own language. We should try to give a proper answer to the language problem. With thanks, Fr.Ivo Frederick FN Noronha फ्रेडरिक नोरोन्या *فريدريك نورونيا fredericknoro...@gmail.com wrote: Everyone will interprete the cup as being half-full or half-empty, depending on their own interests... and biases. As far as I see it: * Nearly half of all primary students in Goa are currently *forced* to study in a medium not of their/their parents' choice. * The Marathi students anyway don't have a problem... they already get what they want. And should have the right to it. (Never mind that the arguments being used for others -- mother-tongue education is best, etc, etc -- doesn't quite apply here.) * The issue of including government primary students who are satisfied with their medium of education in such a survey does not arise. Their position will not be affected. * What about those already studying English in private primary schools? How many are they in number? Will *anyone* do a survey to see if *they* want to shift to Marathi/Konkani? Surveys could be done to prove anything! FN On 27 July 2011 12:00, U. G. Barad dr.udayba...@gmail.com wrote: Education department has completed counting all the feedback forms (options given by parents from Goa) regarding the choice of medium of instruction at primary level. Final figures, after counting feedback forms from Government primary schools, are as follows: Number of government primary schools 905; Total number of students 31,308; Language wise breakup: Number of students opted for Marathi 25,868; Number of students opted for English 1,679; Number of students opted for Konkani 1,360; Number of students opted for Urdu 1,100; Number of students opted for Kanada 1,488; Number of students opted for Hindi 223; Number of students opted for Telgu 13 (Striking options of Parents: The feedback coming from government primary schools clearly indicates that Marathi is the 1st preferred choice of students, English takes 2nd position while Konkani takes 3rd position, this is followed by demand for Urdu, Kanada, Hindi and Telgu) With this counting, total counting for Goa is over and overall count for entire Goa is as follows: Out of 61,000 students: 33,000 students opted for regional language (Marathi and Konkani together) as their choice for medium of instruction at primary level; balance 28,000 students opted for English as MOI. In terms of percentage (rounded up to nearest percentage): Around 54 % opted for regional language (Marathi and Konkani together - largest percentage share in this figure goes to Marathi language) as MOI while 46 % opted for English as medium of instruction (this 46 % mostly represents the students from schools run by Diocesan Society of Education and Archdiocesan Board of Education - Goa). (All the figures quoted herein above are as reported in today's local daily) Best regards, U. G. Barad --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
Re: [Goanet] Dol Mhojea Bai - Pipitt, Kemkem, Biskutt, Bol, Boll, Mama, tata etc - What it all means?
Actually, I think the song, she say 'mogachem mol' = Value (and not moll nor boll) I guess there was a spelling mistake in the song lyrics submitted by the one who requested it's translation, in the mail. However, onscreen, I have shown as 'boll' - Courage whereas, the actual word looks like 'mol' 'Moll' would be storm 'e.g. doriak moll or tufan zalam with single 'l' it become value. e.g hachem mol kitem? what it's value/ price? check out the song here http://youtu.be/fOoTdEdyIH8 - Original Message - From: Gabriel de Figueiredo gdefigueir...@yahoo.com.au To: JoeGoaUk joego...@yahoo.co.uk; Goa's premiere mailing list, estb. 1994! goanet@lists.goanet.org Cc: Sent: Thursday, 19 January 2012 5:54 PM Subject: Re: [Goanet] Dol Mhojea Bai - Pipitt, Kemkem, Biskutt, Bol, Boll, Mama, tata etc - What it all means? If I am not mistaken, moll=bud (as in flower ... fulola fullancho mollo, amguela zonela sokollo ...). Therefore, dakoi mogachem moll = show (your) budding love? Cheers, Gabriel. - Original Message - From: JoeGoaUk joego...@yahoo.co.uk To: goa...@goanet.org goa...@goanet.org Cc: Sent: Thursday, 19 January 2012 2:38 PM Subject: [Goanet] Dol Mhojea Bai - Pipitt, Kemkem, Biskutt, Bol, Boll, Mama, tata etc - What it all means? # here it is - rough traslation only DOL MOJEA BAI Dol moje bai, nind moje bai, pipit adtolo pai, # Rock /swing my baby, sleep mum baby, father will bring sweets (father works on the ship, who come back after about a year) Sopnant utton, paisorxim chol, dakoi mogachem moll, # wake up in (your) dreams, go to your father and show the value/courage of love --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
Re: [Goanet] Dol Mhojea Bai - Pipitt, Kemkem, Biskutt, Bol, Boll, Mama, tata etc - What it all means?
If I am not mistaken, moll=bud (as in flower ... fulola fullancho mollo, amguela zonela sokollo ...). Therefore, dakoi mogachem moll = show (your) budding love? Cheers, Gabriel. - Original Message - From: JoeGoaUk joego...@yahoo.co.uk To: goa...@goanet.org goa...@goanet.org Cc: Sent: Thursday, 19 January 2012 2:38 PM Subject: [Goanet] Dol Mhojea Bai - Pipitt, Kemkem, Biskutt, Bol, Boll, Mama, tata etc - What it all means? # here it is - rough traslation only DOL MOJEA BAI Dol moje bai, nind moje bai, pipit adtolo pai, # Rock /swing my baby, sleep mum baby, father will bring sweets (father works on the ship, who come back after about a year) Sopnant utton, paisorxim chol, dakoi mogachem moll, # wake up in (your) dreams, go to your father and show the value/courage of love --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
[Goanet] A big thank you Our Lady of Valankanni
A big thank you Our Lady of Valankanni It was six and half long years since we were married and not blessed with a child. All these years we were longing for a child. We went to all doctors in Goa and also in Doha where we both are presently working but nothing worked out in our favour. All doctors said to go for IVF which according to them was the last option left for us. Finally, we gave up all the hopes and decided to go to Valankanni, Madras during Novenas. It took 3 days to travel up and down from Doha. We forgot all our pains we went through all these years and prayed to Mother Valankanni with full faith. Lot of devotees goes there to offer their offerings to pay the favours they have received. After seeing the devotees, our faith increased and we both had a rose petal which was offered at Her Feet and prayed to Her to take away all the obstacles that's comes in the way to give us a child. It was very peaceful all around. The next day we went for Novena mass which was in our mother tongue Konkani and prayed with our hearts out. In the same month we had planned our vacation back home and accordingly we proceeded for our leave. While we were in Goa, we came to know that we are blessed with a bundle of joy by Mother Valankanni. This was the biggest miracle in our life. All are pains and sorrows turned into joys and our family was also very happy as we were the only ones waiting for a baby. We cannot express the height of our excitement and this is all because of Mother Valankanni. She is our Mother who understands all our pains and always there to helps us. We have seen the number of devotees at Her feet who have different problems and how they stay there away from their home for novenas. This is all because SHE is very powerful. Thank you Mother Valankanni. Mario Jarita D'Costa Doha Qatar/Pandicol, Curtorim --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
Re: [Goanet] Learning Konkani, any tips? Message-ID:
Con, FN was asking on someone else' behalf if I am not mistaken. Besides, he mentioned he has books. Do meet him if you have not yet, and speak to him in Konkani. He speaks the language. Excuse if this is a some sort of a joke. venantius j pinto Message: 8 Date: Wed, 18 Jan 2012 23:00:13 -0500 From: Con Menezes cmene...@tpg.com.au To: goa...@goanet.org Subject: Re: [Goanet] Learning Konkani, any tips? Message-ID: 4f17954d.1060...@tpg.com.au Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed Sir, FN's request for help in 'learning' Konkani is a shocker. Have we Goans 'forgotten' our maim-bhas? It is not surprising.as time and time again I have come across Goans who, when questioned reply' I dont speak it, but do understand it' My personal experience is that almost all nationalities are bilingual, always talking to their acquaintances in their own language, except Goans who very rarely speak to other Goans in Konkani. Its almost as if they are ashamed of their own language! They often point out to non-Goans that they are NOT Indians! They will say we are Goans, but rarely speak their Goan language, Konkani. Especially the overseas settled ones. What a sad state of affairs. I still speak Konkani which I leanrt from my granny mum, now passed on, and I am proud that I can do so! I must admit I am guilty in one respect here.I have not taught it to my children, who had been in boarding schools in their formative years. I am unable to help FN as regards books and other aids to learn /teach our language. Con -- --- 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)
Appropos the news item on the death of Anthony Gonsalves, here is an article that was published in the Indian Express and posted by me on Goanet on 11th December 2011. Little did we know then that just a month later he would pass away. His Name is Anthony Gonsalves http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2011-December/216275.html Regards, Marshall --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
Re: [Goanet] {Goanet] A forgotten story of Liberation
My dear Dotorbab, I would agree about the brain washing part - most Governments use education as a tool for furthering their own interests. But to classify posters on Goanet as 'peanut brained' is another matter altogether. Cheers, Take care, Tony -- ** 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] Anthony Gonsalves: Unrecognized but not unsung hero
http://www.ndtv.com/video/player/news/anthony-gonsalves-unrecognized-but-not-unsung-hero/221546?pfrom=home-otherstories --- 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)
Xri Toninho, instead of spewing fancy pea nut euphies I would be grateful if you could spell out the brainwashing programs of Goan youth you were a part off. Best wishes BC 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, --- 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 menDu (weak mind/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 Cry in the dark - this day, 50 years ago (Eugene Correia)
Remember the church bell tolling in Loutolim, and uncle Dr. Jocu Melo describing an event to my Mum, exclaiming #39;ele nao parou, e os miltares abriram fogo#39;. This was sometime between Xmas and New year (1961). Probably related to the event in Cansaulim as described by Leo Lawrence in his book #39;Nehru seizes Goa#39; pg 207. --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
Re: [Goanet] Political use of surveys ... Re: Goa Govt. stands exposed!
Welcome back to Goanet Fr Ivo. Hope you are well and had a full recovery. Roland. Sent wirelessly from my BlackBerry device on the Bell network. Envoyé sans fil par mon terminal mobile BlackBerry sur le réseau de Bell. -Original Message- From: icso...@bsnl.in Sender: goanet-bounces@lists.goanet.orgDate: Thu, 19 Jan 2012 20:17:26 To: Goa's premiere mailing list, estb. 1994!goanet@lists.goanet.org Reply-To: Goa's premiere mailing list, estb. 1994! goanet@lists.goanet.org Subject: Re: [Goanet] Political use of surveys ... Re: Goa Govt. stands exposed! To Goanet members, We are living in a chaotic state. We have forgotten even our own language. We should try to give a proper answer to the language problem. With thanks, Fr.Ivo Frederick FN Noronha फ्रेडरिक नोरोन्या *فريدريك نورونيا fredericknoro...@gmail.com wrote: Everyone will interprete the cup as being half-full or half-empty, depending on their own interests... and biases. As far as I see it: * Nearly half of all primary students in Goa are currently *forced* to study in a medium not of their/their parents' choice. * The Marathi students anyway don't have a problem... they already get what they want. And should have the right to it. (Never mind that the arguments being used for others -- mother-tongue education is best, etc, etc -- doesn't quite apply here.) * The issue of including government primary students who are satisfied with their medium of education in such a survey does not arise. Their position will not be affected. * What about those already studying English in private primary schools? How many are they in number? Will *anyone* do a survey to see if *they* want to shift to Marathi/Konkani? Surveys could be done to prove anything! FN On 27 July 2011 12:00, U. G. Barad dr.udayba...@gmail.com wrote: Education department has completed counting all the feedback forms (options given by parents from Goa) regarding the choice of medium of instruction at primary level. Final figures, after counting feedback forms from Government primary schools, are as follows: Number of government primary schools 905; Total number of students 31,308; Language wise breakup: Number of students opted for Marathi 25,868; Number of students opted for English 1,679; Number of students opted for Konkani 1,360; Number of students opted for Urdu 1,100; Number of students opted for Kanada 1,488; Number of students opted for Hindi 223; Number of students opted for Telgu 13 (Striking options of Parents: The feedback coming from government primary schools clearly indicates that Marathi is the 1st preferred choice of students, English takes 2nd position while Konkani takes 3rd position, this is followed by demand for Urdu, Kanada, Hindi and Telgu) With this counting, total counting for Goa is over and overall count for entire Goa is as follows: Out of 61,000 students: 33,000 students opted for regional language (Marathi and Konkani together) as their choice for medium of instruction at primary level; balance 28,000 students opted for English as MOI. In terms of percentage (rounded up to nearest percentage): Around 54 % opted for regional language (Marathi and Konkani together - largest percentage share in this figure goes to Marathi language) as MOI while 46 % opted for English as medium of instruction (this 46 % mostly represents the students from schools run by Diocesan Society of Education and Archdiocesan Board of Education - Goa). (All the figures quoted herein above are as reported in today's local daily) Best regards, U. G. Barad --- 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] CFP: Knowledge, power and health in South Asia: historical tensions and emerging issues
Call for papers there are still a couple of slots available for the pannel Knowledge, power and health in South Asia: historical tensions and emerging issues: Social, anthropological and historical studies about health in South Asia developed into vast bodies of scholarship on imperial science, colonial knowledge, tropical medicine, dependency, development, inequities, systems of knowledge, hybridism and other innovative concepts, but much remains to be known about the actual local experience of large-scale interventions, whether under colonial or independent administrations. This panel will host papers that approach ethnographically, historically and politically the social actors, objects, facilities, rhetoric, representations and practices involved in the implementation of public health programs and clinical trials in South Asia. Pannel convenors: Cristiana Bastos (U Lisbon), Salla Sariola (U Durham), Sanjoy Bhattacharya (U York). European Conference on South Asian Studies , 25-28th July 2012, LIsbon Please submit abstract through the conference site http://http://ecsas2012.iscte.pt/ecsas2012.iscte.pt/http://ecsas2012.iscte.pt/ http://http://www.nomadit.co.uk/easas/ecsas2012/panels.php5?PanelID=1020www.nomadit.co.uk/easas/ecsas2012/panels.php5?PanelID=1020http://www.nomadit.co.uk/easas/ecsas2012/panels.php5?PanelID=1020 NO LATER THAN JANUARY 25th - thanks ! --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
Re: [Goanet] Dol Mhojea Bai - Pipitt, Kemkem, Biskutt, Bol, Boll, Mama, tata etc - What it all means?
Doryak 'modd' zalam, nhoi 'moll' 'Mogachem mol'...hem sarkem asa (dusre bhaxen ami mhonntat 'mogacho valor') Lino --- On Thu, 1/19/12, JoeGoaUk joego...@yahoo.co.uk wrote: From: JoeGoaUk joego...@yahoo.co.uk Subject: Re: [Goanet] Dol Mhojea Bai - Pipitt, Kemkem, Biskutt, Bol, Boll, Mama, tata etc - What it all means? To: Gabriel de Figueiredo gdefigueir...@yahoo.com.au, Goa's premiere mailing list, estb. 1994! goanet@lists.goanet.org Date: Thursday, January 19, 2012, 10:54 AM Actually, I think the song, she say 'mogachem mol' = Value (and not moll nor boll) I guess there was a spelling mistake in the song lyrics submitted by the one who requested it's translation, in the mail. However, onscreen, I have shown as 'boll' - Courage whereas, the actual word looks like 'mol' 'Moll' would be storm 'e.g. doriak moll or tufan zalam with single 'l' it become value. e.g hachem mol kitem? what it's value/ price? check out the song here http://youtu.be/fOoTdEdyIH8 - Original Message - From: Gabriel de Figueiredo gdefigueir...@yahoo.com.au To: JoeGoaUk joego...@yahoo.co.uk; Goa's premiere mailing list, estb. 1994! goanet@lists.goanet.org Cc: Sent: Thursday, 19 January 2012 5:54 PM Subject: Re: [Goanet] Dol Mhojea Bai - Pipitt, Kemkem, Biskutt, Bol, Boll, Mama, tata etc - What it all means? If I am not mistaken, moll=bud (as in flower ... fulola fullancho mollo, amguela zonela sokollo ...). Therefore, dakoi mogachem moll = show (your) budding love? Cheers, Gabriel. - Original Message - From: JoeGoaUk joego...@yahoo.co.uk To: goa...@goanet.org goa...@goanet.org Cc: Sent: Thursday, 19 January 2012 2:38 PM Subject: [Goanet] Dol Mhojea Bai - Pipitt, Kemkem, Biskutt, Bol, Boll, Mama, tata etc - What it all means? # here it is - rough traslation only DOL MOJEA BAI Dol moje bai, nind moje bai, pipit adtolo pai, # Rock /swing my baby, sleep mum baby, father will bring sweets (father works on the ship, who come back after about a year) Sopnant utton, paisorxim chol, dakoi mogachem moll, # wake up in (your) dreams, go to your father and show the value/courage of love --- 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 ---
Re: [Goanet] Manohar-bab's Blast on Herald - 19 Jan 2012 Pg.2 - Comments
Hha ha ha ha ha The worm is squirming at last Charas - Original Message - From: Cecil Pinto cecilpi...@gmail.com To: goa...@goanet.org Sent: Thursday, January 19, 2012 7:30 PM Subject: [Goanet] Manohar-bab's Blast on Herald - 19 Jan 2012 Pg.2 - Comments Dear Manohar-bab, Floriano is a 'doubting Thomas' and always skeptical regarding your ambitions, claims and promises. He is also skeptical of the viewpoints and claims of every political party, organisation and individual other than himself and his little group. But of course if anyone so much as questions any of Floriano's claims and beliefs he gets into a tizzy. Floriano's intentions are the best but his over-ambitious attitude and bull headedness in the face of even the slightest criticism has led to his being routed in every election he has contested. His attitude has even often resulted in his (party's/group's) candidates personal goodwill being eroded in their own constituency. For example Julius Pereira has a lot of friends in Aldona who might have voted for him, but the fact of him being 'supported' by Floriano will work against Julius rather than for him. Incidentally (doubting) St. Thomas is the patron saint of Aldona. Cheers! Cecil === On 19 January 2012 10:41, floriano floriano.l...@gmail.com wrote: Dear Manohar-bab, I sincerely feel that you should not make statements which you will fry and eat later. One never knows what one will do and not do at a later date. Very few persons can. Your record has shown otherwise. Are you telling us that apart from MGP and Vikas Party which Mickky has now resurrected from the tombs there is no other regional party? Next, you will be asking God to give you a second DEATH. Is it possible?? Cheers floriano goasuraj 9890470896 PS: The above link shows something like a dagger parked on the wall behind you Manohar-bab. Is this one kept handy for someone like Mickky just like you had one handy for Sardinha?? --- 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 ---
Re: [Goanet] Political use of surveys ... Re: Goa Govt. stands exposed!
roland.fran...@gmail.com wrote: Welcome back to Goanet Fr Ivo. Hope you are well and had a full recovery. I second that sentiment absolutely. Best 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] {Goanet] A forgotten story of Liberation
Tony de Sa tonyde...@gmail.com wrote: My dear Dotorbab, I would agree about the brain washing part - most Governments use education as a tool for furthering their own interests. But to classify posters on Goanet as 'peanut brained' is another matter altogether. RESPONSE: My dear Tonybab, It is not my intention to defend BC - But, you are still 'misquoting' BC. As I have stated antes, there is a subtle difference in the 'peanut brained' comment made by BC and the one you have him as saying. Needless to say, I totally disagree with BC. What I find more than a wee bit disconcerting is your assertion (wrt the brain washing part) that most Governments use education as a tool for furthering their own interests. Are you thereby implying/accepting that you (as an educator) allowed yourself (willingly or otherwise) to be used as a tool in the indoctrination process of young and impressionable Goan minds? jc --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
[Goanet] Indian and Goan journos - no class, no ethics, no nothin'
To Goanet - Imagine my (non-)surprise when I found out that a prominent Goan journo had filched my photograph of Anthony Gonsalves without permission and without assigning credit - (I made a screenshot of it, just in case.) http://www.parrikar.org/misc/CopyrightViolation.jpg That image is filched from here - http://www.parrikar.com/blog/2011/07/27/my-name-is-anthony-gonsalves/ I wrote to the guy pointing this out. Haven't heard from him, but I see now that he has changed the picture. I guess admitting your error is not part of the Indian journo education. http://www.goanews.com/news_disp.php?newsid=1842 Now I find that major news organizations in India have filched my photos. (What the morons don't realize is that I have a digital tracker encrypted in the photographs.) India being what it is, a land where the rule of law barely exists, legal recourse is not an option. Hindustan Times wrote to me asking for a photograph, but balked when I named my licensing fee. How nice of them to want to ride shotgun free on someone else's sweat and dime. Only Outlookindia.com has had the good sense to be professional in their inquiry. Regards, r --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
Re: [Goanet] Dol Mhojea Bai - Pipitt, Kemkem, Biskutt, Bol, Boll, Mama, tata etc - What it all means?
Doryak zata tem modd ou moll ekuch tem, eka eka gaunchi uloupachi pod’dot ti. (nirmoll, Vadoll, xitoll, mukamoll – we even say Bangllo iso bangddo) Fiona...cholat nidonk, bhair moll zalam Clik here it will play exactly where she says it http://youtu.be/fOoTdEdyIH8?t=3m37s From: lino dourado libado23...@yahoo.com To: Gabriel de Figueiredo gdefigueir...@yahoo.com.au; estb. 1994!Goa's premiere mailing list goanet@lists.goanet.org; JoeGoaUk joego...@yahoo.co.uk Sent: Thursday, 19 January 2012 11:20 PM Subject: Re: [Goanet] Dol Mhojea Bai - Pipitt, Kemkem, Biskutt, Bol, Boll, Mama, tata etc - What it all means? Doryak 'modd' zalam, nhoi 'moll' 'Mogachem mol'...hem sarkem asa (dusre bhaxen ami mhonntat 'mogacho valor') Lino --- On Thu, 1/19/12, JoeGoaUk joego...@yahoo.co.uk wrote: --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
[Goanet] Suresh Kalmadi walks out of Tihar, IOA says he can be boss again
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Suresh-Kalmadi-walks-out-of-Tihar-IOA-says-he-can-be-boss-again/articleshow/11555980.cms Naguesh Bhatcar --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
[Goanet] TAG released 4 books today
Tiatr Academy of Goa released the revised edition of ‘Directory of Tiatr Artistes 2012’ today 19thJanuary 2012 at the Conference Hall of Tiatr Academy Goa, Campal Trade Centre, Campal, Panjim. 4 books with Tomazinho Cardozo, Jose Salvador Fernandes, Victor De Sa... http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauktiatr11/6726259355/in/photostream/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauktiatr11/6726260141/in/photostream/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauktiatr11/6726260937/in/photostream/ alfie de divar http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauktiatr11/6726261771/in/photostream/ Fr. Nevel Gracias http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauktiatr11/6726262497/in/photostream/ Dr.Pratap Naik, sj, Joint Director of Academics and Research, Thomas Stephens Konknni Kendr, Porvorim http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauktiatr11/6726263237/in/photostream/ the books http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauktiatr11/6726264087/ 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] ON WRITING AND DELIVERING JUDGEMENTS
Temples of justice are the ultimate hope for those in quest for Justice. In recent years we have some outstanding young judges appointed but with no transparency and accountability in the selection process over the years some judges lacking legal acumen have also creeped into the system. We have some judges in the subordinate courts who even after a decade of donning that position continue to display their sheer ignorance of law and legal procedures coupled with utter gross arrogance. Sometimes only after years such judges are sacked or compulsorily retired. But what about the damage they have done to the institution by dispensing injustice through their poor judgments during those years they held office. There is no clear cut formula for writing a judgment. In the writing of a judgment the supreme virtue for every judge however should be clarity and precision. Nobody being above the law, judges should while dispensing justice be blind to the social status or financial standing of the parties to the litigation. Caste, creed and other considerations should not be taken into account except the Rule of law. Judgments cannot be tailored to benefit the rich, powerful or the influential. There should be consistency in the manner in which judges interpret the law. Under no circumstances can Courts be casinos where the litigants gamble their luck to secure favorable orders. Some judges may regard it as derogatory, to have to listen to a subject on writing judgments which they consider themselves to have mastered. However as the subject goes to the very core of the judicial function it is an issue worth debating. A judge while battling with varying facts of the various statutes involved and the differing perceptions acquires skills of his own. Eventually, it is experience that enables the judge how to go about the job. There are gifted judges who stand above others in writing judgments. Judges whose judgments are too brief shift the entire burden of giving reasons on the appellate Court. Some of these judges glorify their disposal statistics. The percentage of appeals filed against their judgments and how often they are reversed is apparent. Quality can never be sacrificed for quantity. The foremost duty of every judge is to deliver a well reasoned judgment. There are also some other judges who err on the other side by their lengthy and confused judgments. Some training needs to be given to newly recruited judges so that they can write lucid and rational judgments with clear cut findings. At the start of one’s judicial career some judges rightly adopt the traditional way of writing judgments. Years of experience and a little innovation can improve the quality of their writing. Some judges reproduce the entire pleadings page after page, in their judgments, extracting the contents of each document and then reproducing the entire evidence. There is no way of knowing how the conclusions are reached. It is expected that the Judge gathers the relevant pleading, documentary evidence and oral evidence under each issue and draws his conclusions. That is what makes a good judgment. The quality of a judgment depends upon the quality of arguments addressed. But an incomplete or inartistic argument of a lawyer is no excuse for producing an unsatisfactory judgment. Judges have a moral and legal duty to make up for the shortcomings of the lawyers who argue before them. A certain minimum amount of research by the judge is needed. In the past lack of a good law library at home or even in the Court was a handicap for the judges in the subordinate courts. Today most courts have a law library and even personal libraries for the judges. No judge should think that the sheer length of his judgment or its physical weight will be an index of quality. The quality depends on the presentation of facts, discussion of the issues of both fact and law and the quality of the reasoning. Judgment-writing is indeed an art. There are judges who are highly technical in their approach and have no mind for justice. At the other end of the spectrum are those whose sense of justice totally overrides the bounds of law. Both these paths are unacceptable. The Judge must always try to render justice but that does not permit him to transgress the limitations of the law. Drawing the line is not normally difficult except in very rare cases. It is said that judges have their own personal pre determined view on various issues. It is presumed that some judges are pro-landlord or pro-tenant, pro-individual rights as against community interests, or pro-women/children as against men, pro-labour or pro-management. No doubt judges are human and their family background, education or environment may influence their decision-making process. This cannot be helped. But over a period, the judge must detach himself from these fixations and keep the oath of his office in mind and decide every case strictly in accordance with law and the set principles of justice.
[Goanet] Goa news for January 20, 2012
Goa News from Google News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** Sporting Clube de Goa stun Mohun Bagan 2-1 in I-League - Times of India aIXCXWw http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNGyCbIL6xLkX7V8o8yY8kFOOVy9cQurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/i-league/Sporting-Clube-de-Goa-stun-Mohun-Bagan-2-1-in-I-League/articleshow/11557293.cms *** Goa polls: BJP to encash on mining issue - Hindustan Times ppointed Shah Commission is probing into ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNEGmS2wJy0nWVaPaYxvgM_aewESDgurl=http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-news/Goa/Goa-polls-BJP-to-encash-on-mining-issue/Article1-799334.aspx *** Goa polls: Liquor worth Rs 9 seized - IBNLive.com NLive.comPTI Panaji: Goa's excise officials on Thursday conducted two raids and seized liquor worth Rs 9 which was allegedly meant for distribution during the ongoing election campaign. Excise Commissioner PS Reddy said that the raids were conducted at two ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNGz38yJrtkldY6uqQ5VZxzbKVhrTgurl=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/goa-polls-liquor-worth-rs-9-seized/222409-37-64.html *** All-women Election Commission team for Goa causes a ripple effect - gulfnews.com kJmH1Mand more » http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNHGArUMDTgVck663JglT8xUgJaAyAurl=http://gulfnews.com/news/world/india/all-women-election-commission-team-for-goa-causes-a-ripple-effect-1.968403 *** Goa-based businessman arrested in Kovai in cheating case - Times of India ear-old businessman, against whom the Goa police had issued a lookout notice two years ago in connection with a cheating case, was arrested by immigration officials when he landed at the Coimbatore Airport late Wednesday night. ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNFgSRLStf_0mAsOBp75Mz5lb73PPAurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/coimbatore/Goa-based-businessman-arrested-in-Kovai-in-cheating-case/articleshow/11561081.cms *** 'Subject revision if Class V clubbed with primary section' - Times of India ear elementary education cycle, according to instructions issued by the centre to the states. ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNGmhYapAsDIUlTVxvOWfQMz0aRA2Aurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Subject-revision-if-Class-V-clubbed-with-primary-section/articleshow/11561261.cms *** For Goa, stability did not mean delivery - Times of India mes of IndiaChief minister Digambar Kamat's uninterrupted stint may have provided political stability to Goa, but it left over 80% of its election promises untouched. Take for instance the burning issue of corruption. Congress had promised to appoint a Lokayukta ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNGEQg5X8BlCQaIcgfrzY6Ddw9eyGQurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/For-Goa-stability-did-not-mean-delivery/articleshow/11561353.cms *** Raipur police arrest Goa-based iron ore supplier - Times of India mes of IndiaThe Raipur CJM has also issued an arrest warrant against Ghodge, for his alleged involvement in selling inferior iron ore fines to an exporting firm in Goa by falsely showing the fines as being rich in iron (Fe). PVG Exporter and Logistics, ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNF1ZoE1Km03IdU-HA1wQyqfNxAowgurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Raipur-police-arrest-Goa-based-iron-ore-supplier/articleshow/11561391.cms *** David Dhawan's son wedding in Goa - Times of India nvites asking people to block their dates from February 10-12 (the wedding will take place in Goa). Says a source, Rohit got engaged to Jaanvi (fashion merchandiser) last year. They have been dating for over ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNEgrWmhEwXVU7NoZ4ec4mr5T5oG2Qurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-interviews/David-Dhawans-son-wedding-in-Goa/articleshow/11553133.cms *** In Goa, it's time to sponsor pilgrimages - gulfnews.com lfnews.comPanaji: Politicians in Goa have suddenly begun sponsoring pilgrimages to Hindu and Christian religious sites with gusto #148; 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=AFQjCNEVI8_wf2KSlu4hVSrAFrYzzJoHegurl=http://gulfnews.com/news/world/india/in-goa-it-s-time-to-sponsor-pilgrimages-1.968404 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 ---
