[Goanet] Why We Nag. And Why We Shouldn’t | Healthland | TIME.com
http://healthland.time.com/2012/01/26/why-we-nag-and-why-we-shouldnt/?xid=newsletter-healthland --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
[Goanet] NRI Goans of the world unite
I have changed the title back to what the original was. I was calling on NRI Goans to unite. To Frederick: This isn't a question of heroes and villans. It is a question of a small pie and everyone fighting for a piece of it. As unjust as that fight maybe, it is a reality of evolution that one's survival is at the expense of another's demise. History records those who have been victorious and those that fell. To Gerald: I don't blame politicians for all the ills of Goa. Society is a function of many processes and products (resources, education, workforce, intelligentsia, polity, Law, police). The interplay determines the outcome. For me personally, the failure of Goa's educational system is unforgiveable and the most damning indictment against us in our recorded history. May future generations forgive us for 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 ---
Re: [Goanet] Dear Mr. Manohar Parrikar
Appoligies and self corrections or admitting to crimes and mistakes done in the past are ONLY a ELECTION gimnick Carmos Date: Thu, 26 Jan 2012 23:11:29 -0500 From: ole_...@yahoo.co.uk To: goa...@goanet.org Subject: Re: [Goanet] Dear Mr. Manohar Parrikar The anti Catholic CD is all over Youtube and highly patronized by the RSS. It is a shame that some Goans continue patronizing this evil man. BC --- 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] BJP to make migrant stay comfortable in Goa?
To Goanet - Soter D'Souza wrote: Rajan, This is compulsion of politics. If not Manohar someone else will do it. Gullible voters think a change of party or politician will solve their problem. Now the priest will cleanse all the sins. Wait in hope! Goan brains seem to be pickled with booze that they canot see the Truth and run after the rainbow in the sky. It is unbelievable that an aspirant to the Chief Minister's office is telling folks that it's alright that they broke the law, now we'll simply write off the violations. Mind you, it is LAND we are talking about. Where else in the world do you get free land? By saying this Manohar has effectively told every Indian that he can come squat in Goa and then claim the land for himself. I am sure the ghatis already in Goa rushed to their mobile phones and invited entire villages in Bihar and Orissa to Goa. Slight exaggeration, yes, but you get the idea. Manohar was supposed to provide an alternative vision for Goa. So why is he now bent on out-Kangressing the Kangress rascals? r --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
[Goanet] Change Violent Goa
Attack on Fr. Bismarque's House, Fires gutting places in Colva are examples of threats/intimidation in pre-election Goa. How can free and fair elections take place in such an fearful environment? Of course even otherwise there is no general confidence in Goa being a safe place by Goans, as Goa is ruled by Tainted/Criminal Politicians controlling the Police and other agencies responsible for protecting the common man, bringing the criminals to book and delivering fair justice. On 3rd March 2012, Goans have an opportunity to change the Politicians responsible for the same, so let us all get out to Vote and take charge of the future of Goa!! 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 ---
[Goanet] [Photo Blog by Rajan Parrikar] Panjim Promenade - Tobacco Square
Photo Blog by Rajan Parrikar has posted a new item, 'Panjim Promenade - Tobacco Square' This installment of Panjim Promenade puts the spotlight on Tobacco Square (Largo do Estanco in Portuguese). The Tobacco Square is bounded by the General Post Office, the São Tomé chapel and Casa da Moeda. What is now the General Post Office originally started out as a depot for trading tobacco whence the name of the [...] You may view the latest post at http://www.parrikar.com/blog/2012/01/28/panjim-promenade-tobacco-square/ 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 ---
Re: [Goanet] Dana Ullman: How Scientific Is Modern Medicine Really?
The crap posted by Con Menezes below has been repeatedly posted to Goanet. I have no idea why. Here are my responses in the thread in which it was posted the last time about 2 years ago. http://www.mail-archive.com/goanet@lists.goanet.org/msg60565.html http://www.mail-archive.com/goanet@lists.goanet.org/msg60570.html http://www.mail-archive.com/goanet@lists.goanet.org/msg60632.html http://www.mail-archive.com/goanet@lists.goanet.org/msg60633.html http://www.mail-archive.com/goanet@lists.goanet.org/msg60685.html http://www.mail-archive.com/goanet@lists.goanet.org/msg60723.html http://www.mail-archive.com/goanet@lists.goanet.org/msg60571.html You can also access links to the posts of the defenders of the crap in question. Cheers, Santosh - Original Message - From: Con Menezes cmene...@tpg.com.au http://www.huffingtonpost.com/dana-ullman/how-scientific-is-modern_b_543158.html --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
[Goanet] BJP Is Not The Alternative
BJP Is Not The Alternative Since the advent of the BJP in Goa’s political sphere it is the first time that there seems to be a clash within the BJP, so far, for decades there was no one to question the leadership of BJP “supremo” in Goa but finally time and destiny seemed to have caught up with Manohar Parrikar and with Sripad Naik questioning his isolation from state politics, Manohar Parrikar looks to be a wee bit insecure. Manohar Parrikar managed to hold the reins of the Goa Vidhan Sabha through a coup he managed to institute within the Congress party but unfortunately could not hold on for too long to his reins as the same people gave him a dose of his own medicine. As for the short stint at the helm of Goa’s political edifice he only managed to aggrieve the minority communities with his outdated communal ideologies and did everything possible to alienate the minorities. His involvement in the CD case, the deletion of some religious holidays and not forgetting his bias employment policy, were some of his misdeeds that irked the minorities and a large part of the majority community, I am sure he had never, even in his dreams thought that he would be in power exile for such a long time and after a long time in the power wilderness he now sees a chance to hit back at the corrupt Congress and acquire the rights to the reins of the Goa Assembly. His timing has been perfect the opportunity clearly provided by the Congress in its attempt to go into corruption overdrive, illegal mining and the acrimonious RP 2021. Parrikar knows its now or never, as such seeks redemption and support from the minority community. But as wise as he is suppose to be; he fails to understand the phobia that he had caused and created in the minds of the minorities will not be washed away by merely accepting the fact that the deletion of holidays was a mistake. He acknowledges the mistake but is there any apology or remorse for his communal acts ? He was the one who sowed the seeds of communalism in Goa where none existed prior to his advent which even made the educated of the majority community to doubt his credentials as well as his intent. South Goa and Salcette in particular has always been pro Goa, pro Konkani and pro Congress no matter what sins the Congress has committed in the past but today the situation has changed, with peoples anger ever rising against corruption, mega projects, anti people RP2021 and nepotism which the Congress has been supporting and promoting, South Goa is seeking a change which is evident enough with people supporting a lot of independent candidates challenging both the central parties and their alliances and if Manohar Parrikar thinks he can make inroads into the hearts of South Goans with a mere acknowledgement of a mistake but with no remorse about his communal intent, he should think again, because Goan minorities and the educated majority is not ready to forgive Manohar Parrikar for his communal policies which could have taken Goa to communal war where Goa and Goans would be losers in an attempt to safeguard his own “Chair”. Today with no choice Parrikar is forced to woo the minorities and as expected Mathany has been his first pawn and others will surely follow, but what can Parrikar achieve with a few out of favour members of the minority community jumping onto his communal bandwagon ? Goans and more so the minority community in not just interested in assurances, Congress has been outdoing all their contemporaries in that department, it is the actions that speak louder than words and I am sorry to say that Manohar Parrikar has not done anything concrete yet to change the perception of the minorities in his favour. As elections are nearing Parrikar has promised migrants that he will legalize their illegal shanties, if this is not a cause for concern what is ? It is high time Goans got rid of all the central parties in Goa, are the people in Delhi and other parts of India interested in the welfare of Goa and Goans ? We do not need parties from outside Goa to tell us what’s good for Goa, because only we Goans know what is good for Goa and Goans. The central parties are only interested in numbers to set base nothing more nothing less as a result of which we have suffered for the last three decades as our own leaders have been running in circles around the high and low commands to score brownie points for themselves at our cost. Goans please understand that the communal BJP is not the answer to Congress’s corruption nor are the GVP and the UGDP. Vote for a Goan party with credentials and integrity, let Goans decide Goa’s future in and from Goa. Freddy Agnelo Fernandes --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php
[Goanet] Goans of the world unite !
Since the indian union forced itself on Goa, migration in has been unprecedented therefore defecating on our way of life in Goa. The indian union does not care about Goa, which for them is basically a spoils of war. Now they are pushing in poverty by the droves. What Goans are asking is for controlled migration which happens in any civil society. BC On 27 January 2012 15:38, Carvalho elisabeth_...@yahoo.com wrote: I am all for the preservation of Goan land and heritage. But all the stakeholders must be consulted before any decision is taken. Are migrants who have settled in Goa -- specially the disempowered -- not stakeholders too? If you reply in the negative, be prepared to one day be swept aside by the same waves of exclusivism and intolerance gaining currency in Goa now. --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
[Goanet] Monk, Mathematician, Marxist - How the talented Kosambis made India modern
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[Goanet] Pope appoints Joseph Coutts as next archbishop of Karachi
- Vatican City, 25 Jan. (AKI) - Pope Benedict XVI on Wednesday appointed Joseph Coutt (Couto),, a Goan, as archbishop of Karachi, the Pakistani sprawling southern port city where Christians have been the target of religious violence, the Vatican announced. He succeeds Evarist Pinto, who resigned after reaching the age limit of 75 years old. The late Pope John Paul II in 1998 appointed Coutts Bishop of Faisalabad, an industrial city in the centre of Pakistan. The Catholic University of Eichstatt-Ingolstadt in Germany awarded Coutts the 2007 Shalom Prize for his commitment to interfaith dialogue in Pakistan. Coutts says he has received death threats from Muslim extremists his work. As Karachi's archbishop, Coutts, 66, will oversee the 150,000 Catholics and 40 priests in Pakistan's largest city where almost all of the metropolis' 15 million people are Muslim. He succeeds Evarist Pinto, who resigned after reaching the age limit of 75 years old. The late Pope John Paul II in 1998 appointed Coutts Bishop of Faisalabad, an industrial city in the centre of Pakistan. The Catholic University of Eichstatt-Ingolstadt in Germany awarded Coutts the 2007 Shalom Prize for his commitment to interfaith dialogue in Pakistan. Coutts says he has received death threats from Muslim extremists his work. As Karachi's archbishop, Coutts, 66, will oversee the 150,000 Catholics and 40 priests in Pakistan's largest city where almost all of the metropolis' 15 million people are Muslim. --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
[Goanet] VASCO NEEDS A CHANGE FOR THE BETTER
VASCO NEEDS A CHANGE FOR THE BETTER The state of affairs in Vasco is pathetic and seriously needs urgent attention right from sanitation to roads, fish markets, hospital, vegetable market, fishing jetty etc. Our present MLA Philip who has held this bastion for a decade has done no good for the people of Vasco. In fact has only promoted gudda raj, drug trafficking, corruption, coal handling at port, illegal construction and family raj to add to it no development at all in the port town of Vasco. I am an NRI and I come down every six months in Vasco and the moment I land at the airport and right through my stay in the city I can literally see that there is no development at all and Vasco is going in ruins day by day. Its high time that the people of Vasco think wisely and vote for a change. Vote for a better candidate, be it any National party. I feel sorry for the states of affairs in Vasco and request all citizens to act and vote wisely for a better tomorrow before it is too late. Ricky --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
Re: [Goanet] NRI Goans of the world unite
Visionless and fearfully compromised fools that we are -- GOANS We need to be kicked to glory through our back-sides. Cheers floriano goasuraj - Original Message - From: Carvalho elisabeth_...@yahoo.com To: goanet@lists.goanet.org Sent: Saturday, January 28, 2012 1:29 PM Subject: [Goanet] NRI Goans of the world unite I have changed the title back to what the original was. I was calling on NRI Goans to unite. To Frederick: This isn't a question of heroes and villans. It is a question of a small pie and everyone fighting for a piece of it. As unjust as that fight maybe, it is a reality of evolution that one's survival is at the expense of another's demise. History records those who have been victorious and those that fell. To Gerald: I don't blame politicians for all the ills of Goa. Society is a function of many processes and products (resources, education, workforce, intelligentsia, polity, Law, police). The interplay determines the outcome. For me personally, the failure of Goa's educational system is unforgiveable and the most damning indictment against us in our recorded history. May future generations forgive us for 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] Goa's anti- mining campaign goes global
Goa’s anti- mining campaign goes global PANJIM: The campaign to save Goa from incessant mining has now got a global linkage with almost 40 Goan overseas associations joining hands against mining activity at the cost of environment. The associations representing the Goan Diaspora in Australia, Canada, UK, Middle East, East Africa and Portugal have come under one umbrella called Save Goa Campaign UK, which on Friday submitted a petition to Goa Governor K Sankaranarayanan’s office and to Chief Minister Digambar Kamat. The members, who are concerned about rampant mining activities and its devastating impact on environment and population, are likely to petition President of China demanding not to buy iron ore from Goa. Almost 86 percent of Goa’s iron ore is exported to China, ever year. “Not just to China, but we are also going to write to all other buyers of Goa iron ore not to import the ore as its source is illegal,” Canada based Cellie Gonsalves, told reporters. She said that this could be one major step towards curbing increasing illegalities in the mining industry. “Half of Goa has already been destroyed and the damage is irreparable. But what we can now do is to protect the remaining half,” she added. The association will be also submitting memorandum to Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh, UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi and Union Mines Minister. The association members, who Friday held meeting with State Chief Secretary Sanjay Srivastava and Mines Secretary R K Varma did not seem too satisfied with the assurances given by them. “Varma told us that within next six months, a compact mechanism would be put in place thus monitoring mining business and its related activities,” Pamela Gonsalves, a UK resident said adding ‘ we will be in touch with the government authorities on monthly basis to get the work done immediately’. In a petition submitted to government officials, the members have pleaded to close down all illegal mines operational in the State along with immediate promulgation of mineral policy. “Despite the fact that illegal mining in Goa being a well- known issue discussed for years by civil society and villagers, it has never been investigated, or stopped or anyone punished in anyway by government authorities,” the petition reads alleging that the government is turning a blind eye to the entire issue. Source: http://www.epaperoheraldo.in/Details.aspx?id=3137boxid=33745375uid=dat=1%2f21%2f2012 --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
Re: [Goanet] BJP to make migrant stay comfortable in Goa?
SOTER so...@bsnl.in wrote: [1] Rajan, This is compulsion of politics. If not Manohar someone else will do it. Gullible voters think a change of party or politician will solve their problem. Now the priest will cleanse all the sins. Wait in hope! Goan brains seem to be pickled with booze that they canot see the Truth and run after the rainbow in the sky. COMMENT: a: Is Soter suggesting that the Goan populace ( different from the populace in Goa) have been Emasculated (surely, by the Portuguese! Ain't that a fact TRS and Gerald?). b: Wasn't it being peddled here that MP was different from the other (i.e. kangress) chaps? Vhott Happened?! == [2] Earlier SOTER so...@bsnl.in had posted : BJP Vice President Dr Wilfred Mesquita castigated the Congress government, who he alleged, is using religion as a tool to garner votes of the minorities. He further urged the locals not to fall prey to the divisive politics of the Congress and to vote for BJP, which believes in a united nation, irrespective of religion, caste, etc. COMMENT: c: Oh For Heaven's sake, Slick Willie - Please Oggi Rau. BTW: Is it the rainy season yet? If not, What are the Grass-Hoppering Chameleons doing out there making Pokke Bhashans? 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] Dear Mr. Manohar Parrikar
Aree Baba, Please tell this to our shannah Dr Jose Colaco too. He still wants 'wolf in sheep's clothing' as Cheap Minister! That is what he clearly implied in his unwaranted response to something I said to 'r' Parrikar! Huurah! I often wonder how the inherent corruption spreads even to seemingly nice people! Nascy Caldeira From: Bernado Colaco ole_...@yahoo.co.uk To: goa...@goanet.org Sent: Friday, 27 January 2012 3:11 PM Subject: Re: [Goanet] Dear Mr. Manohar Parrikar The anti Catholic CD is all over Youtube and highly patronized by the RSS. It is a shame that some Goans continue patronizing this evil man. BC --- 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] Monte Music Festival 2012
Monte Music Festival 2012 Chapel of Our Lady of the Mount, Old Goa February 3 - 5, 2012 ~ Schedule ~ Friday, February 3 Courtyard: 5:45pm Inaugural followed Violin Music from 18th Century India and Europe by Stephen Bull (Portugal) Courtyard: 7:30pm Goan Mando - Gavana (Goa) Saturday, February 4 Courtyard: 6:00pm Indian Dance: Traditional Odissi by Jhelum Paranjape Troupe (Smitalay, Mumbai) Courtyard: 7:00pm Portuguese Fada: Sonia Shirsat (Goa) Chapel: 8:00pm Western: Soprano Patricia Rozario (U.K.) Sunday, February 5 Courtyard: 6:00pm Indian: Sukhanya Ramgopal Sthree Thaal Tharang (Percussion) (Bangalore) Chapel: 7:00pm Western: Newman Choir (Mumbai), Conductor: Celeste Cordo Goanet A-C-E! Arts ~ Culture ~ Entertainment www.goanet.org --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
[Goanet] CHICAGO: Funeral arrangements for Lyvita Gomes
Lyvita Gomes' roots in Goa lie in St. Estevam (paternal) Orlim (maternal) Funeral is set for woman who held hunger strike in Lake County Jail January 27, 2012 Funeral arrangements have been set for Lyvita Gomes, a native of India who died this month after a 15-day hunger strike that started in Lake County Jail. Services for Gomes, 52, were delayed until relatives arrive from Britain this weekend, said Alfredo Miranda, of Miranda Funeral Services in Waukegan. Visitation is set for 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Holy Family Catholic Church, 450 Keller Ave., Waukegan, followed by Mass at 10 a.m. Wednesday. Gomes, a former Delta Air Lines employee who had shown signs of mental illness, lived at a Vernon Hills hotel for the last two years. Family and friends still have questions about the sequence of events that led to Gomes' incarceration, which began when she apparently ignored a jury summons last summer. As a noncitizen, Gomes wasn't eligible to serve on a jury. She was charged with resisting arrest in October after a deputy showed up at her door, as ordered by a judge, so that she could explain her absence. Gomes didn't show up for two more court hearings, and once again a judge ordered her arrest. On Dec. 14, Vernon Hills police brought her to the County Jail, where she refused food and water. Gomes' attorney noticed her mental instability just days into her incarceration but was not notified by jail staff that she wasn't eating or drinking until the hunger strike's 13th day, the public defender's office said. On Dec. 29, after the medical staff determined Gomes' life was in danger, she was transferred to Waukegan's Vista Medical Center East, where she died five days later. Source: http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/ct-met-hunger-strike-funeral-20120127,0,3844886.story Via: eDGAR Goanet News Service www.goanet.org --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
Re: [Goanet] Goans of the world unite !
No malice, no argument on the the egalitarian interest and matter of the migrants indeed being the stakeholders of Goa's Liberationcum-Conquest. As always there is nuance: settled in Goa, disempowered--who, when, how were they done in etc., etc Sometimes these conjectures and concerns remind me of my research on torture/incarceration for my Diploma project which was on Amnesty International: Good cop, not so bad cop discussions! venantius j pinto Message: 2 Date: Sat, 28 Jan 2012 04:10:40 +0530 From: Frederick FN Noronha ? *??? ??? fredericknoro...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [Goanet] Goans of the world unite ! On 27 January 2012 15:38, Carvalho elisabeth_...@yahoo.com wrote: I am all for the preservation of Goan land and heritage. But all the stakeholders must be consulted before any decision is taken. Are migrants who have settled in Goa -- specially the disempowered -- not stakeholders too? If you reply in the negative, be prepared to one day be swept aside by the same waves of exclusivism and intolerance gaining currency in Goa now. --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
[Goanet] Is Goan Politics a Family Business?
Is Goan Politics a Family Business? With four contestants of Alemao family from Varca,Ravi Naik and his two sons,Babush and his wife,Senior and Junior Rane,Fransisco Sardinha and Victoria supporting their sons,Dhavlikar brothers, in the coming Goa assembly elections is a matter of great concern.What exactly they intend to prove?If this family politics succeeds,our beloved Goa will be ruined completely for all.The dictionary meaning of politics is activities concerned with governing a country or area but with the recent political happenings in Goa it looks like politics is a family business. In Goa,politics has become so dirty that a politician can go to any ugly extent to succeed in politics as Valanka Alemao was seen taking blessings from senior citizens at Benaulim,Jitendra Deshprabhu using his dead son,Deepak Dhavlikar stating that the Congress government was most Corrupt of which he and his brother was a part,Joaquim Alemao accepting his mistakes of providing 3 to 4 jobs in one family and asking for forgiveness promising such mistakes won't be repeated in future,etc,etc.What great techniques used by ugly politicians to come back in power. In my village of Cuncolim,we always speak about the history,the village has got a great history,there is no doubt about it but what about the present? Electing a outsider very clearly confirms that the respective constituency cannot produce a competent leader to represent the same in the Assembly.Hope we will learn from our past mistakes. Joel Morais P.O.Cuncolim, Bencleamvaddo, Salcette,Goa. 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] BOOK REVIEW: Voices of Goans through my thoughts (Nisser Dias) reviewed by Julian D'Cruz
Voices of Goans through my thoughts Julian D'Cruz JULIAN D’CRUZ One more feather has been added to the laurels of literature with the release of ‘ Voices of Goans through My Thoughts’. The speciality of this book is that its self published by one of Goa’s daring sons of the soil whom all will agree, has through this publication, checkmated what Goa is getting famous for: its “ corruption overdrive”. The 230- paged book is a compilation of what the author and South Goa based journo, Nisser Dias, has penned vociferously in Goa’s local daily The Gomantak Times over the last two years. He has selected 44 of those articles to publish his first book for all who love Goa and hate to see it reeling under politicos who only pretend to love Goa. Whether social issues, environment, sports to more complex issues of legislation, law and order, education, the author has brought out how politicians can be petty or manipulative to serve their own interests when in reality they have been elected to serve you and me. It is even more infuriating, rather, amusing, to know from Dias’ book how many of our politicians have even tried to sabotage issues or steal the limelight when the spotlight is not even focused on them. There are several other chapters in this book which takes a dig at almost all the present day politicians and a must read is what Dias has entitled ‘ Birds of a feather, flock together’. ‘ Voices of Goans through My Thoughts’ does not spare the State’s police force and the book has a section on Goa’s policing. These will send chills down one’s spine on reading all about how the law enforcers in Goa are themselves unlawful in their behaviour. Any reader will feel anxious for the safety of his mother, wife, daughter and the womenfolk when they find out how women are treated by cops in and out of police stations subjecting them to acts of violence, sexual assaults and much more. What is even more shocking is to note how police personnel whether PSIs or PIs involved in horrendous offences have been promoted instead of being suspended or sacked. Worse still, Dias’ section on Goa policing will send your head spinning over the fact that the men in uniform are drug peddlers and also involved in money laundering and circulating counterfeit currency. Despite being caught on camera, they still continue to hold office. Dias has raised hardened queries to the political captains on all such issues even slamming the chief minister for only protecting his ‘ kodel’ and allowing mass scale destruction of Goa on all fronts. The author firmly states that the present cabinet has no right to celebrate Goa’s golden jubilee. ‘Voices of Goans through My Thoughts’ has however hailed social activists and many others who are the rays of hope to save Goa of dying from the malignancy of corruption. It has saluted brave heart Goans for attempting to march on the streets and to prove that we are no longer going to be ‘ susegado’ under any government which refuses to serve us in letter and spirit. Dias has expressed in his book and through his articles the frustrations, anxieties that we feel and queries that we generally raise but have no platform to give vent to or voice only because we are just ‘ aam aadmi’. Call it ‘ write in time’, ‘ Voices of Goans through My Thoughts’ is out on the eve of assembly polls in Goa and all candidates will have to be cautious while campaigning. The book carries the bitter truth about Goa’s political history and no politician dare to hoodwink the Goan electorate on any issue. Priced at Rs 299, the book is a prized copy any true hearted Goan must want to possess and add to his collection of good literature and reference material. The book will serve as a testimony for future generations who will look back one day and wonder what went wrong for Goa and Goans even after they drove the Portuguese away! Source: http://www.epaperoheraldo.in/Details.aspx?id=3163boxid=25338765uid=dat=1%2f22%2f2012 Goanet A-C-E! Arts ~ Culture ~ Entertainment www.goanet.org --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
Re: [Goanet] Dear Mr. Manohar Parrikar
On 28 January 2012 08:07, Nascy Caldeira nascy...@yahoo.com.au wrote to Ole Xac BC: Aree Baba, Please tell this to our shannah Dr Jose Colaco too. He still wants 'wolf in sheep's clothing' as Cheap Minister! That is what he clearly implied in his unwaranted response to something I said to 'r' Parrikar!Huurah! I often wonder how the inherent corruption spreads even to seemingly nice people! == Mogal Nascy, Accepting that English is a straightforward language, I invite you to refer me to the post in which I indicated/implied that I wanted a 'wolf in sheep's clothing' as Cheap Minister. Sincerely jc --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
[Goanet] Bishop Joseph Coutts
I was so pleased to hear of the appointment of Bishop Joseph Coutts as the next Archbishop of Karachi. A couple of years ago, I was fortunate to meet him at Westminster Cathedral in London, as he was the Chief Guest speaker at the annual event organised by the Catholic Charity(Aid to the Church in Need) for which I've been doing voluntary work for the past 20+ years. Some local Goans also work for this charity as volunteers. Having heard him speak fearlessly about the persecution of Christians in Pakistan, I am sure he will be a source of great strength to his flock and I wish him well. When he called at the Charity's Head Office here in Sutton, I was able to test him on his Konkani which, I am pleased to say, he still remembers! If I remember rightly, I think he mentioned that he hails from Aldona. Mervyn Maciel --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
Re: [Goanet] The dark underbelly of Goan society in London
Narratology is a wide areas dealing with narratives and their structures -- modes of seeing-- thoughts as our perception moulds them. To naturally mean that there are many ways to say something. Alice in Wonderland is one example. Poetry is another but more inspired form: within which there are many avenues. Hans Christian Andersen? The Ramayana and what is spoken through it! Examples of solid Qualitative analysis by Indian are hard to come by. Most people know the following but still worth pointing out: Writing chops are cultivated over time, some never get past a certain tropes, or a given genre -- but what they do with their limited skills gives meaning to their lives. I say this knowing where I stand writing wise (no where), and what I say (which I have to say). One has to have a good reason to tell any story through any form. It is a great blessing if the intent and vortex of the narrative is rooted in empathy. Ones consideration towards any exposition has to be brokered accordingly. Many possibilities, including personal narratives, autobiographical approaches too. Hopefully people are familiar with Thomas Bernard, still referred to in Austria as a Nestbeschmutzer (an individual wont to soil his own nest). http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_Bernhard If time permits anyone look at his sentence structure. A book worth considering: The novels of Thomas Bernhard: form and its function. Also, Thomas Bernhard, an introductory essay by Thomas Cousineau http://www.thomasbernhard.org/cousineautbintro.shtml venantius j pinto From: Carvalho elisabeth_...@yahoo.com To: goanet@lists.goanet.org goanet@lists.goanet.org Subject: [Goanet] The dark underbelly of Goan society in London (DEL) The UK is one of the most fascinating place to study Goan culture. Here you have layers and layers of Goan culture?in varying states of evolution.?I can write realms about UK Goans but of course if I ever tell the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth, I shall have to change my name and address and emigrate to the moon. So sadly it shall all remain with me, unless one night I have too much Rose wine :-) ? Take care, selma -- --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
[Goanet] Goa news for January 29, 2012
Goa News from Google News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** Prayag United vs Sporting Clube de Goa Report - Goal.com India draw in a round 17 encounter of the I-League, on Saturday. Ogba Kalu Nnanna scored the opener for the Goans in ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNGnWoa8HBUlw-3XwJy-Y3j07mpsRwurl=http://www.goal.com/en-india/news/1064/i-league/2012/01/28/2871515/prayag-united-sc-2-2-sporting-clube-de-goa-ten-men-visitors *** Sesa Goa rallies nearly 7% on higher volumes - Economic Times onomic TimesNEW DELHI: Shares of Sesa Goa Ltd rallied nearly 7% on the Bombay Stock Exchange on Friday after the Vedanta group firm reported higher than estimated growth in volumes and higher price realization in the December quarter results. http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNFfUCbxs3HGpPgYovl5u8S1VoVubgurl=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/stocks/stocks-in-news/sesa-goa-rallies-nearly-7-on-higher-volumes/articleshow/11647516.cms *** Guards suspected in Goa's biggest robbery - Times of India A http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNFuuTEo6AkYW9uQghVc390aCpCTuQurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Guards-suspected-in-Goas-biggest-robbery/articleshow/11657716.cms *** Goa Assembly elections: Liquor curbs ahead of polls affecting Goa's casinos - Economic Times 1 pm in poll-bound Goa is affecting the state's night life, the casino lobby has said and feared that these offshore and on-shore pleasure joints would have to be closed down if the restrictions remain. http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNHr_kz-dzCjHPIgYivU-erTnrlEGgurl=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics/nation/goa-assembly-elections-liquor-curbs-ahead-of-polls-affecting-goas-casinos/articleshow/11654298.cms *** Restaurants he Goa goulash http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNHMTCRZkiOr19QclEpsg86djWxNywurl=http://www.livemint.com/2012/01/26192921/Restaurants--The-Goa-goulash.html *** Wendell chronicles Goa's fashion legacy - Times of India a first-of-its kind pictorial and illustrative fashion chronicle of the state. He says Goa was the cradle of Indo-Western couture ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNEd_9bRZbXZn5U60IzM9YH6Gt5FDwurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/11661893.cms *** Gourmet Files: Lo Straniero A Goa - The Hindu rowing expat community, of which I met mainly the Dilliwalas, are the same as Dilliwalas in Dilli.a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNGfoff8ogwFMCToF36qxBtJbhE2pAurl=http://www.thehindu.com/opinion/columns/Vasundara_Chauhan/article2839703.ece *** Hundreds of Russian tourists stranded at Goa airport - IBNLive.com NLive.comPTI http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNGHdhQAyQ6Hqhf6C_uCW61r9d5PpAurl=http://ibnlive.in.com/generalnewsfeed/news/hundreds-of-russian-tourists-stranded-at-goa-airport/957368.html *** Goa polls: Cong, BJP reach out to mining lobby - IBNLive.com Mand more » http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNEpdxQ6CxQkPEfd4bSNezm7XvJnGwurl=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/goa-polls-cong-bjp-reach-out-to-mining-lobby/225024-37-170.html *** Goa Was Birthplace of Indo-Western Garments: Wendell Rodricks - Daijiworld.com a first-of-its kind pictorial and illustrative fashion chronicle of the state.a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNE-JpV9h0iS6xhEDIkop8hahcEqHQurl=http://www.daijiworld.com/news/news_disp.asp?n_id=128392 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] Goykars around the world decide (by Rose Fernandes)
Dear Frederick, I agree with you on this one. Outward migrants still continue to leave Goa (brain drain) thus creating a vacuum filled in by inward migrants not only to provide manpower in the rising tourist trade but in other areas of work. These inward migrants need to be housed and with land and property prices rising rapidly a massive problem is presenting itself to the authorities. This is further escalated by the continuing rise in those seeking to secure holiday homes in Goa and their willingness to contribute to the bribing culture for this. Therefore I feel the responsibility for the changing make-up and embroidery of Goa rests collectively with all our community, those who have stayed in Goa and those who have left. Many of our community may have left Goa in the past for economic reasons. For many, especially those who have worked abroad for many years and are now retired on pensions, these economic reasons simply do not exist any more but they have still chosen to live away from Goa and not return to their homeland. Of course, there may be other reasons that keep them away like established living/existing in their adopted country, their home, social lifestyle, being close to their families, medical care, travel, etc. In some cases, their ancestral property has already been taken from their hands either by their extended family or by other means, or their homes are inhabitable after years of neglect. It is therefore now an easy option for them to travel down to Goa, stay in an hotel and enjoy themselves at any time. There are also instances where others who could consider taking back their skills to Goa and make a living for themselves and their families have chosen not to return. Contrary to what you have done, an excellent example to our community to show us by returning from abroad (Brazil) it is possible to establish yourself successfully back into our homeland and way of life. Some of our people who have houses or flats in Goa use them just for an annual two week holiday as a country home, the rest of the time these properties are shut up and looked after by family or friends in their village. Should a change in the law occur and our community who live abroad are not allowed to buy further land or property in Goa and further are charged a tax to hold what they already have, it will be crunch time or decision time for all NRI Goans. They can either chose to 1. Return to their homeland and contribute to the local economy 2. Not return to their homeland and still contribute to the local economy (by way of a nominal tax) 3. Contribute nothing by saying goodbye to their property and land in Goa. Talking of goodbyes, I am off now to secure my table of fine dining at MacDonalds. It's my idea of heaven, sipping slowly on my Moira banana milkshake, enjoying a blissful momentwith a fried Mars bar from the chippy next door. Rose Fernandes Thornton Heath, Surrey, United Kingdom 28 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] To Julian D'Cruz re: Nisser Dias' book
Dear Julian, I always enjoy reading the postings of Nisser Dias. I look forward to receiving a copy of his book via my usual sources. My comment for today relates to the following from you in your review of that book: The book will serve as a testimony for future generations who will look back one day and wonder what went wrong for Goa and Goans even after they drove the Portuguese away! Are you suggesting that Goa and Goans DROVE the Portuguese away? When did that happen? jc --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
[Goanet] Links: Foodistan
Reality television show overtakes slow paced diplomatic progress. Let the mock battle begin. Ladies and gentlemen ...its Foodistan. Millions on both sides of the border entertained. AlJazeera English Report: www.youtube.com/watch?v=6tlvQukiBb4 NDTV Promo: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jp7G-ZbUyuM Foodistan Episode 1. The culinary battle begins: www.youtube.com/watch?v=0SrUkZFSc5M Foodistan. Behind the scenes: www.youtube.com/watch?v=TJGHKqh_q0w -- Albert Peres afpe...@3129.ca 416.660.0847 cell --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
[Goanet] Goykars around the world decide (by Rose Fernandes)
Rose Fernandes wrote: Should a change in the law occur and our community who live abroad are not allowed to buy further land or property in Goa and further are charged a tax to hold what they already have, it will be crunch time or decision time for all NRI Goans. They can either chose to 1. Return to their homeland and contribute to the local economy 2. Not return to their homeland and still contribute to the local economy (by way of a nominal tax) 3. Contribute nothing by saying goodbye to their property and land in Goa. Response: 1. The small number of East African Goans from UK who spend their winter in Goa do not constitute All NRI Goans. The bulk of NRI Goans live in the Gulf. Many of them work for years and generations away from Goa, and as a result cannot show 25 years or even 5 years of continuous residency in Goa. During their long tenure away, they squirrel away money to buy flats or build homes so that they may have homes to live in when they do return. It is ridiculous to ask them to return to their homeland and contribute to the local economy. For those unacquainted with economics, they are called invisible exports. They not only contribute to the economy but in Goa's case virtually sustain it. 2. The tax proposed is not nominal. It is hefty. The objective of the tax is not only to collect revenue; it is to act as a deterrent and a mechanism to control housing costs. Unfortunately it is ill-defined and ambiguous. Should an East African Goan who spends six months of his time in Goa be penalised at the same rate as a Delhiite who buys a holiday home and spends two weeks at Christmas? Will a non-occupancy tax really bring more housing into the market or should this tax have been linked to some other criteria such as sale price, etc? 3.It is the birth and moral right of diasporic populations to retain their cultural roots with their homeland. The Jews do it and so do the Greeks. Asking them to sever their links is diabolic and immoral. I sincerely wish people would put more thought into their arguments. 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] Talking Photos: Lepo, Sungttam, Xit-koddi, Tisrio, Bhendde-Sungttam etc
Lepo, Sungttam, Xit-koddi, Tisrio, Bhendde-Sungttam etc Pilar Junction Lepo (tongue or sole fish) http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukfishcurryrice2/6710636359/in/photostream Sungttam (Prawns) http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukfishcurryrice2/6710642179/in/photostream/ At Mario’s Siridao Lepo http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukfishcurryrice2/6710649015/in/photostream/ Xit koddi thali – Fish Curry rice http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukfishcurryrice2/6710654567/in/photostream/ Sharda Restaurant Behind Bambolim Cross Shrine Prices are almost similar to that of beach shacks’ Yet, prequented by many Tisrio in a small bhaji steel plate Quoted Rs.70, Charged 80 http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukfishcurryrice2/6779286185/in/photostream/ Bhedde-Sungttam (Ladyfingers-Prawn curry) http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukfishcurryrice2/6779289957/in/photostream/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukfishcurryrice2/6779288043/in/photostream/ This plain sungttam Rs.170 http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukfishcurryrice2/6779292229/in/photostream/ Ukddem xit (Boiled fish curry rice thali) http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukfishcurryrice2/6779293941/in/photostream/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukfishcurryrice2/6779295915/in/photostream/ 'Copachem kottor' cost here 70, other places it's 60 joego...@yahoo.co.uk 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] In public interest- Is the Christian Art Museum an abandoned child?
Dear Sir/Madam, The news about the heist at The Christian Art Museum, Goa is utterly shocking and scandalous, to say the least. It is an assault on an institution which also happens to be the House of God. More than 72 hours after this unpardonable act, there is as yet no information about the nature and extent of exact loss of artefacts. Neither is there any statement and explanation from any committee members on this outrageous and deplorable incident. The state administration and most of the media, by and large, too are puzzlingly silent on this day-light pilferage which needs to be thoroughly investigated and the culprits brought to books. Meanwhile, the inexplicable silence on the part of authorities, especially the esteemed members of the committee, raises too many misgivings. Was it an incidence of robbery by some outsiders or a planned heist in connivance with someone/s in the know of things? Some Questions that need to be raised are: 1. Is the Christian Art Museum being treated as an abandoned child? Why has the museum management or the committee not given any statement? Why are they not taking any responsibility? 2. Who are the committee members and what are their credentials to run or look after a museum of international repute? 3. Where is the museum inventory and layout? What were the exhibits that went missing or robbed or damaged? Why is the list of heritage artefacts stolen not declared, disclosed or published by the committee to the public? 4. Are the museum exhibits valued? If yes, by who? Are they insured? If yes by which agency? 5. Were the stolen heritage pieces belong to the museum or were loaned or donated and by whom? Where is the contract copy and what did it say? 6. Who was responsible for the museum keys? Who locked and secured the keys of the museum and the display cabinets? 7. If it is the security agency then why were the keys of this institution given to the security guard? Is our priceless heritage at the mercy of migrant guards? 8. What is the name of the security agency used for the museum? Did the management check their credentials? 9. Have we forgotten that it was Mr. Parikar, member of the BJP and the then Chief Minister of Goa who gave an annual Grant of Rs. 3,00,000/- to the Christian Art Museum towards security? 10. Why was there only one guard (aged 55 years) on duty when the Goa Government has given a grant of rupees three lakhs (Rs 3,00,000/-) a year for security ? 11. Why was the same guard retained for 7 long years and allowed him to get familiar with the museum running and functioning? 12. Does the museum have security sensors or CCTV systems? If yes, where is the footage? 13. Why were strangers allowed to take photographs of the museum exhibits and for what reason? Why was photography of the exhibits permitted for personal gains of committee members ? As stated by a committee member that the photos were taken for the museum brochure, then why was it required when the second edition of the brochure, was recently printed, sponsored and released by Calouste Gulbenkien? 14. Since when were private functions allowed in the hallowed precincts of sacred museums? Please note that even the inaugural function of the Christian Art museum in 1994 was done in a pandal about 300 meters away from the museum premises because of security reasons. 15. What is the Governments stand on this crime? Why is it that, there is no round the clock security at these declared heritage sites? Is our Government responsible towards taking care of our heritage? 16. Is the security of our elected representatives more important than that of our priceless heritage? 17. Isn’t this incident utterly shameful? Specially when this Congress Government accuses BJP of scrapping Good Friday leave but allows this huge robbery in the house of God in the heart of Old Goa which is a UNESCO world heritage site? 18. Taking this irresponsible attitude of the govt, is the silver casket of St Francis Xavier and other priceless heritage artefacts in Goa also at stake? Is it not shocking and utterly irresponsible that the state government has allowed only one police inspector to struggle alone to solve Goa’s biggest heritage robbery ever. We demand therefore that this crime be brought to book within the next 24 hours. At a very personal level, I feel extremely anguished about this hideous crime since I was the founding curator, administer and fund raiser of The Christian Art Museum way back in 1992. We, a dedicated team then, worked tireless to build this invaluable collection and most of which I have personally identified, negotiated. Restored and collected for the museum. I am also a heritage activist and founder of two internationally-famed museums, Goa Chitra and Goa Chakra. Hence, I feel that the authorities should take every effort to ensure the security of museums and the artefacts therein. In desperate
