[Goanet-News] NEWS: Goa Assembly Election 2012: Five Catholic faces in BJP's first list for Goa (Economic Times)
6 Feb, 2012, 04.19PM IST Goa Assembly Election 2012: Five Catholic faces in BJP's first list for Goa PANAJI: In an apparent indication of its eagerness to cast off its pro-Hindutva image, the BJP's first list of 22 candidates for Goa includes five Christians including a former state tourism minister who joined the party recently. The BJP's Central Election Committee had met in Delhi last night to finalise the first list of candidates for the tiny coastal state going to polls on March 3. Catholics constitute a substantial 27 per cent of state's population of about 14 lakh. Mathany Saldanha, a former tourism minister, who was a minister in an erstwhile BJP-led government in the state as a nominee of United Goans Democratic Party, will be in the fray from Cortalim constituency. He will cross swords with Caetan Xavier, a Catholic leader, of the Congress in the Christian-dominated constituency. Glen Ticlo, an entrepreneur, has been fielded from Aldona where he is pitted against Congress' Dayanand Narvekar, a former state finance minister. Carlose Almeida, who recently joined BJP, has been nominated from Vasco. Party's sitting legislator from Mapusa, Francis D'Souza, has been retained, while Calangute, a major tourism hub, will have another Catholic candidate Micheal Lobo trying his luck against sitting Congress MLA Agnelo Fernandes. In the run up to the polls, several Catholic leaders have joined BJP which is going to the hustings under the leadership of former Chief Minister and current leader of opposition in the state assembly Manohar Parrikar. There has been no sustained attempt to get Catholics join the party. In fact, so many people joining the party indicates that BJP is getting more popular in the state, BJP Goa spokesman Vishnu Wagh said. BJP has a pre-poll alliance with regional outfit Maharashtrawadi Gomantak Party which once ruled the state. While BJP will contest 31 of state's 40 seats, MGP will field its nominees in 8. The two parties will support an independent Nirmala Sawant in Cumbharjua constituency. MGP was a constituent of state's Congress-led government till a few days ago before joining hands with main Opposition BJP. http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics/nation/goa-assembly-election-2012-five-catholic-faces-in-bjps-first-list-for-goa/articleshow/11778612.cms --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
[Goanet-News] NEWS: Naik-Parrikar sideshow hits BJP (Hindustan Times)
Naik-Parrikar sideshow hits BJP HT Correspondent, Hindustan Times Panaji, February 03, 2012 The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), which sees a “favourable political climate” prevailing in Goa in the run-up to the March 3 assembly polls, is working hard to placate the party’s sulking North Goa MP Shripad Naik. Naik, projected by the party as the undisputed leader of backward classes for long, has been denied permission to enter state politics despite his keenness. The three-time MP has threatened to keep away from campaigning. He has also refused to participate in a pre-poll mass contact programme led by opposition leader Manohar Parrikar. “The party has to explain why I was left out. If my presence is not needed here, why should I campaign? Let the candidates’ list be out, I will decide after that,” said Naik. Senior BJP leaders are in touch with Naik, trying to paper over the cracks. The party’s central leadership, however, appears unwilling to disturb Parrikar, a Gaud Saraswat Brahmin (a powerful upper caste). According to BJP insiders, the party fears Naik’s entry into the state poll will create two power blocs in Goa. Moreover, the party wants to avoid a Lok Sabha by-election, which would be necessitated if Naik, who enjoys the backing of Maharashtra strongman Gopinath Munde, quits his seat for state-level politics. The Naik and Parrikar sideshow is giving the BJP the jitters, especially with the ruling Congress -- pushed to the wall by several scams including illegal mining -- moving in to woo the backward classes, citing the “treatment” meted out to the MP. Parrikar, however, brushed aside talk of rift in the party. “He (Naik) is a senior leader who contributed much in building the party in the state. He will not do anything which weakens the party.” http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-news/Goa/Naik-Parrikar-sideshow-hits-BJP/Article1-805922.aspx * * * Crisis in BJP as Shripad declines ticket Feb 6, 2012, 03.14AM IST PANAJI: North Goa BJP MP Shripad Naik sprung a surprise on Sunday after he declined the party offer of a ticket to contest from the newly demarcated Porvorim constituency in next month's Goa assembly polls. Naik, who confirmed his inability to contest from Porvorim, said, I have less time to carry out my campaign. He later flew to Delhi. The announcement triggered a crisis in the BJP and opposition leader Manohar Parrikar and state unit president Laxmikant Parsekar flew to Delhi to discuss the issue with party brass, sources said. After much dilly-dallying the party had allotted Naik the ticket, considering the adverse impact on the party prospects, as Naik has a sizeable clout with bhaujan samaj voters. Party sources had said the high command was not keen on Naik's return to state politics as it could trigger a tussle for the CM's post if BJP wins. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Crisis-in-BJP-as-Shripad-declines-ticket/articleshow/11772357.cms * * * Goa Assembly Election 2012: Rift in Goa BJP settled, says Nitin Gadkari IANS Feb 5, 2012, 03.55PM IST PANAJI: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) still hasn't finalised its chief ministerial candidate for the March 3 polls in Goa, even as party president Nitin Gadkari claimed Sunday that the two warring factions within the party had buried the hatchet. We are all going to the elections together. Manohar Parrikar, Shripad Naik, our president and leaders of the MGP (Maharashtrawadi Gomantak Party, BJP's poll partner for the assembly election), a guarded Gadkari said, when asked why the party had not finalised a chief ministerial candidate for the elections, as has been the norm in the past polls. Ads by Google A caste-based war between Leader of Opposition Manohar Parrikar (a Brahmin) and North Goa MP Shripad Naik (a Bhandari) has created doubts in the rank and file of the BJP, which has failed to project a united front even during the party's pre-poll campaign. The feud has a remarkable semblance to the Nitin Gadkari-Gopinath Munde tussle in Maharashtra last year, when the BJP's Brahmin and OBC leaders respectively slugged it out over the appointment of office bearers. The tension between Naik, who has always been projected as a mass OBC leader by the BJP and former chief minister Manohar Parrikar, who has a smaller, but cult-like following amongst the Goa's urban elite and the Gaud Saraswat Brahmin (GSB) sections, has largely derailed the party's pre-election campaigneering agenda. Naik has publicly opted out of the Jan Sampark yatra, launched by the party to drum up support across the state before the elections, after the BJP leadership in New Delhi thumbed down Naik's plan to contest the state assembly elections. Gadkari said that the outstanding issues concerning Naik were an internal party matter and had been resolved. All issues have been resolved. They were an internal party matter. Shripad Naik will contest the assembly elections in Goa. The party's parliamentary board will decide which constituency he
[Goanet-News] GOA-OLD-PHOTO: School days, then....
St Stanisclaus, Bombay, 1954... the band http://www.flickr.com/photos/fn-goa/6810938023/in/set-72157629154727531 St Thomas Boy Scouts at Aldona, year not known. Boy Scouts... http://www.flickr.com/photos/fn-goa/6810937155/in/set-72157629154727531 Girls on the beach for a picnic, maybe 1970s or 1960s http://www.flickr.com/photos/fn-goa/6810930317/in/set-72157629154727531 The old school... at Mapusa (maybe 1940s or 1950s, St Mary's Mapusa) Escola Ingleza Para Meninas http://www.flickr.com/photos/fn-goa/6810919639/in/set-72157629154727531 The nun... and her teachers (Lourdes Convent Saligao) http://www.flickr.com/photos/fn-goa/6810853851/in/set-72157629154727531 Do you have an old-photo from Goa? Preferably 1950s or earlier? If so, share it with me and the world... we're attempting to build a visual history of the past. See http://www.flickr.com/photos/fn-goa/sets/72157629154727531/ FN/Frederick Noronha -- FN +91-832-2409490 or +91-9822122436 f...@goa-india.org Books from Goa,1556 http://scr.bi/Goa1556Books Audio recordings (mostly from Goa): http://bit.ly/GoaRecordings --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
[Goanet] Mind-reading Breakthrough Hailed By US Scientists | Fox News
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[Goanet] Book Review: Jesuit Heritage in Goa
WHITEWASH, RED STONE AND THE JESUIT HERITAGE By DALE LUIS MENEZES The Society of Jesus has come a long way from the time the first Jesuit missionary had landed on the shores of Goa. Taking an initiative into scholarly work, the Jesuits, right from the start have actively compiled dictionaries/grammars for Konknni as well as other languages. Involving themselves actively in the spread of Christianity, among other things, required the construction of churches and chapels. A new book on the Jesuit-built churches in Goa (thank you, Francisco “Xik” Dias of Dramapur for gifting me your copy!) gives one the impression that throughout the five centuries that the order has been here, the Jesuits have been as busy as the bees. Most of the magnificent churches – the brilliant white façade against a lush green background – that we are so used to in any Goan landscape and which we believe to be our cultural heritage, were built by the Jesuits. One of the simplest ways to recognize a church built by the Jesuits is to spot the insignia, IHS, which is displayed in a very prominent place in the church. Listed in this book are nearly 80 churches (and some chapels too) that were built by the Jesuits. Jesuit Heritage in Goa by Savio Rodrigues SJ is a coffee-table book with photographs by Rinald D’Souza SJ and Shannon Pereira SJ. This book is dedicated to Fr. Moreno de Souza who had immersed himself in researching about Goan churches and whose four volumes in Konknni (Bardezcheo, Saxtticheo (2 Vols.) and Tiswaddecheo Igorzo) are a testament to his scholarly work. In his dedication Savio Rodrigues says, “Fr. Moreno could not wait to see the publication of this book, which has now seen the light of the day, thanks to the insights he shared with us. We gratefully acknowledge his willingness to accompany us on a tour of the churches of Ilhas, just three months before God called him to Himself. His long hours of research, revealing interviews, and finally his books on the churches in Goa have contributed immensely to the publication of this book.” This book briefly tries to acquaint the reader with each of the churches that the Jesuits built using history (not exactly the hardcore one), anecdotes and traditional lore. The pages of this book are full of photographs and anybody who needs quick and concise information about a particular church can profitably refer to this book. Though informative, the prose sometimes lacks the delightfulness of a coffee-table book. More revisions could have been certainly welcome. Interesting traditions associated with a particular church could have been woven in the text to make the overall prose more delightful. One just needs to browse through a Mario Cabral e Sa authored coffee-table book on Goa to understand what I am talking about. The layout and printing of this book is neatly and artistically done. I must give it to the two photographers who provided the images for this book. There are some stunning pictures in this book and credit should be given to Rinald and Shannon for their dedicated effort. But some of the photos did not capture the beauty and detail of the churches. Like the photos of the detail of the façade of the College of St. Paul bearing the Jesuit monogram (p. 17) and the sanctuary of the Church of Our Lady of Hope (p. 119). This book did raise a question in my mind: why did the Jesuits of today feel the need to publish a book about their own heritage? The answer is that, maybe, they want to reclaim their heritage and remind us of their legacy. Due to the Pombaline reforms the Jesuits, along with other religious orders, were driven out of Goa. The Jesuits were the most affected because they possessed enormous amount of property and, as this book has shown, some of the biggest churches were built by them. Though they have lost control over their material property, their intellectual heritage and legacy cannot be forgotten. Perhaps, the Jesuits are trying to assert this point. “Suppressed and expelled centuries ago, some Jesuit legacies refuse to remain repressed. They remain alive in the people. Probably prior to the rock-strong foundations of stone, the Jesuits first built faith-foundations among the people themselves,” Savio Rodrigues says in the opening few lines on the Colva Church. One of the most interesting vignettes in this book is the one on the Ponte de Linhares, the bridge that connects Panjim to Ribandar. This is a Jesuit contribution to a secular building. “The Ponte de Linhares was built by the Portuguese Viceroy, Count of Linhares, Dom Miguel de Noronha, between 1632-1633. It was meant to link Panjim with Ribandar and the City of Goa. The Portuguese sought the technical expertise of the Jesuits of the College of Saint Paul (Paulistas) in 1632 to build the massive bridge that was to be the longest in the whole East. The 3,026 metres long bridge was built on alluvial
[Goanet] Goa's second Liberation must begin!
The Congress is scoring one self goal after another. Instead of taking action against Babush Monserate who has been severely indicted on serious graft charges by the IT Department, the party rewards him by giving him its ticket from the St. Cruz constituency. The second ticket may also soon come his way. And the Mayor Yatin Parekh who has failed miserably to perform his basic duties of keeping the Panaji city clean, neat and hygienic is now going to contest from Panjim. Where is Goa heading? The Ranes and Naiks may have two and the Alemaos may soon have their own Football Team in the Assembly which is going to be a 'Nightmare on Goan Streets'. Goa is facing a bleak future with 3 or 4 self centered politicians wanting to control the destiny of our once beautiful state. The World may not end in 2012 but Goa's future most certainly will if we don't act decisively to prevent this. Goa's second Liberation must begin! Sandeep Heble Panaji-Goa 9326129171 --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
[Goanet] Kingfisher Voice of Goa 2010
Kingfisher Voice of Goa http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wpOJ2g8JeZU 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] Some pics - Bambolim, Merces etc
This is at GMC, main Road http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk50/6779028509/sizes/l/in/photostream/ New military Hospital coming here? That could mean they will vacate the one at Campal opp KA? http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk50/6779022353/sizes/l/in/photostream/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk50/6779025893/sizes/l/in/photostream/ Defence land/Construction details http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk50/6779023835/in/photostream/ Relays and transmitters http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk50/6779019257/in/photostream http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk50/6779017181/in/photostream/ View from Main road Merces Bypass (clicked from a moving vehicle) Mega Projects etc http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk50/6779029367/in/photostream/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk50/6779030115/in/photostream/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk50/6779030829/in/photostream/ joego...@yahoo.co.uk for Goa NRI related info... http://in.groups.yahoo.com/group/GOAN-NRI/ For Goan Video Clips http://youtube.com/joeukgoa In Goa, Dial 1 0 8 For Hospital, Police, Fire etc --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
Re: [Goanet] Goa's second Liberation must begin!
With the BJP at the helm??? Just inquisitive. :-) Cheers floriano goasuraj 9890470896 www.goasu-raj.org - Original Message - From: Sandeep Heble sandeephe...@gmail.com To: goa...@goanet.org Sent: Monday, February 06, 2012 11:34 AM Subject: [Goanet] Goa's second Liberation must begin! The Congress is scoring one self goal after another. Instead of taking action against Babush Monserate who has been severely indicted on serious graft charges by the IT Department, the party rewards him by giving him its ticket from the St. Cruz constituency. The second ticket may also soon come his way. And the Mayor Yatin Parekh who has failed miserably to perform his basic duties of keeping the Panaji city clean, neat and hygienic is now going to contest from Panjim. Where is Goa heading? The Ranes and Naiks may have two and the Alemaos may soon have their own Football Team in the Assembly which is going to be a 'Nightmare on Goan Streets'. Goa is facing a bleak future with 3 or 4 self centered politicians wanting to control the destiny of our once beautiful state. The World may not end in 2012 but Goa's future most certainly will if we don't act decisively to prevent this. Goa's second Liberation must begin! Sandeep Heble Panaji-Goa 9326129171 --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
[Goanet] Fw: CHOOSE THE BEST CANDIDATE, FORGET PARTIES. - HERALD EDIT - 5 February, 2012
The error in name spelling is highly regretted floriano - Original Message - From: floriano floriano.l...@gmail.com To: Goa's premiere mailing list, estb. 1994! goanet@lists.goanet.org Sent: Sunday, February 05, 2012 12:52 PM Subject: Fw: CHOOSE THE BEST CANDIDATE, FORGET PARTIES. - HERALD EDIT - 5 February, 2012 http://www.epaperoheraldo.in/epapermain.aspx CHOOSE THE BEST CANDIDATE, FORGET PARTIES. Dear Raul, All that you have said in your beautifully thought out EDItT under the above caption is very very true. But I must say that it is unfortunate for GOA that you have turned out to be a totally BLIND and DEAF editor of a Newspaper that is Goa's lifeline and has been, all throughout it's existence. Why do I say this? The reason behind is that your 'RADAR-SCOPE'' has a crippled and short-circuited range. In technical terms, a radar-scope is designed in such a manner that it has to work under two conditions. (1) During rain or snowfall and (2) In clear weather. The two frequency wavelengths used under the two conditions mentioned here are 10 Centimeters ( a rather long wavelength) and 3 Centimeters (a rather short wavelength). Both these frequencies cannot be generated from the same unit and therefore two separate individual units are installed for this purpose. If the weather condition is clear, meaning no snowy or rainy weather, the instrument used is the short wave 3cms radarscope. This identifies real targets whether at sea or in the air which can be tracked. But this unit (3 Cms) cannot be used in the rainy or snowy weather as it will identify rain drops or snowflakes as real targets and the radar scope becomes unreliable. This is when the 10 Cm radar is used to eliminates all rain drops or snow (clutter in general) as targets and only real moving or stationery targets are indentified. You Sir, need to install a 10 Centimeter radar-scope for your GR8 Newspaper to make it all purpose newspaper and reliably so. Again. Why do I say this?? It is because your 3 Cm political radar-scope can identify targets like MGP UGDP GVP as the only Goa's Regional Parties for whom you have no great love or regard. But you have missed other small parties (which are NOT repeat NOT trying to survive but ARE surviving due to their very strong moral and ethical fabric that has gone into making them) as rain drops or snowflakes. Therefore your GR8 edit is wanting. BTW: Your caption above is totally WRONG and MISLEADING to the people of GOA. BECAUSE: (1) There are no good or bad people. There are only good or bad intensions. (2) Saints are to be found only in HEAVEN. Never on Earth. (3) The System that a Political Party is based upon has to be GOOD, SELF-SCRIFICING, COMMITTED with total DEDICATION and one that cannot be MANIPULATED at any time. Goa's poltical parties with exception of JUST ONE, operate under NO SYSTEM. (4) A corrupt person has a price which is considered low. A good person too has a price which is could be relatively high, but a price nevertheless which is relatively CHEAP . (Example: some of our very good, seemingly devout MEN OF GOD] BUT a very good person also cannot be said does not have a price. This price could be very very high ( like changing parties from BJP to Congress, holding the mining ministry for 12 years running, gobble and let gobble thousands of crores of rupees and still be the most popular person and very much electable). Cheers Yours truly, for Goa Su-Raj Party [GSRP] Sd/- Floriano Lobo Gen. Secretary/Spokesperson 9890470896 www.goasu-raj.org PS 1: In case you need the 10 Cm Radar Scope installed in your good office, my services as a qualified Radar Engineer is available at no cost to you. My certificate is endorsed by the South Shields (U.K.) Institute of Marine Engineering, 1986. Assuredly, this radar scope may also be used by you and your staff to identify small, good , reliable political targets which GOA can trust and depend upon. PS 2: The above is not intended to offend your sensibilities. It is only meant to EDUCATE you more in political matters. --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
[Goanet] Press Note - Veteran Tiatr Artistes to be remembered
*Press Note* *For Favour of Publication* * * *Veteran Tiatr Artistes to be remembered* * * ‘Somplolea Tiatristancho Ugddas’ - (Remembering Tiatr Artistes of Yester Years) a monthly programme organized by Tiatr Academy Goa will be held on 9 th February 2012 at 4:45 pm at the Black Box, Ravindra Bhavan, Margao. The tiatr artistes who were born in the month of February and who are no more with us will be remembered in the programme. They are:- *Kid Boxer* Kid Boxer was a writer, director, singer and actor who have contributed a lot to the development of tiatr in the 1940s, 50s and 60s. His songs full of pun and sarcasm are still alive in the minds of tiatr goers. *Miss Mohana* Miss Mohana was a courageous female artiste who stepped on the tiatr stage in spite of numerous social herdals. She was an excellent actress and a singer too. She inspired many girls to come on the tiatr stage to serve the tiatr. *Rom Tony* Rom Tony is another good composer of songs of the tiatr stage. He was also a good writer and director of tiatrs. He was a member of Rom-Rem-Rod trio which mesmerized the tiatr audience with their meaningful songs in the 1960s and 70s. All tiatr lovers are requested to attend the function in large numbers. *Victor de Sa* Member Secretary Attached: Photographs --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
[Goanet] Determined to be different
From: Nelson Lopes nellope...@gmail.com To: goanet@lists.goanet.org Subject: [Goanet] :Determined to be different Message-ID: CAJP2+Q1kNkxoH4=5cuz_ymfkzyg-ag2znxmr_vl1w06w4hn...@mail.gmail.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 -- Don Al Capone , the ?notorious gangster, virtually owned Chicago. He was very deftly defended and left of the hook by his ?shrewd lawyer EASY EDDIE, most of the time. The gangster paid him handsomely and rewarded him with the best, he needed for a near luxurious life Eddie raised his son in all comforts ,but wanted him, above all things, always to learn to differentiate between wrong and right He felt guilty ?that his own life was not exemplary, for his tarnished image of associating with the gangster would always be a blot, and haunt his son till death. He could never feel proud of his father, and look up . ... --- This is actually a semi-factual Urban Legend. The facts are here: http://www.snopes.com/glurge/ohare.asp Cheers! Cecil == --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
[Goanet] IBN LiveChat session this afternoon with Vivek Menezes and Damodar Mauzo
http://ibnlive.in.com/chat/writers/goa-polls-hopes-and-possibilities/817.html Goa polls: Hopes and possibilities Vivek Menezes and Damodar Mauzo The sunshine state goes to polls on March 3. The present government has been tainted by expose of a series of scams and scandals. What change, if any, can Goans expect? Or will anti-incumbency be a non-factor? Talk to Vivek Menezes and Damodar Mauzo, two intellectuals who feel strongly about issues that concern the sunshine state. - Q Is there really a difference between the Congress and the BJP and the MGP and the UGDP and the GVP and the Trinamul? Should we really judge these parties on the grounds of ideology, loyalty, sincerity and love for Goa and Goans? Or should we take politics purely as a business and choose the best businessman? Where is the Parliamentary democracy taking us? Frustration; or helpless and hopeless surrender??? Asked by: Sarvesh A Please remember that Goans had to fight and be liberated to enjoy democracy. For 450 years, our people were ruled by Europeans. In the 20th century itself, Goa suffered under Antonio Oliveiro Salazar, the right-wing conservative dictator of Portugal, who we single-handedly blame for botching decolonization and betrwaying Goans by subjecting us to a humiliating and painful military occupation even after 1961. Though democracy has problems - especially in a country like India - we firmly agree with Winston Churchill's line that democracy is the worst system of governmentexcept for all the alternatives! And we also recall that it is democracy, and the historic Opinion Poll that has made us the state that we are. When it comes to these elections, we Goans have to be among the first to reject money and muscle power and vote with our conscience. This is an existential issue now. When it comes to ideology, of the 200 candidates who will contest Goa this year, we find that no ideological difference seems apparent between most of the candidates, though there are marginal differences in the party records. As far aw we are concerned, in Goa the Congress has shown itself to be corrupt and also communal, while the BJP has amply demonstrated that it is communal, and also corrupt! Q Will this election mark the end of illustrous carrers of some of the politicians or will this election too spray no surprises? Asked by: Vaikuntn Talaulikar A Goa's politics still remain dominated by several larger-than-life figures who seem to get elected from their constituencies no matter which party they belong to, or whatever crimes he has committed in plain view. All parties seem incapable of cleansing themselves, or of aspiring to higher standards. We have the incredible case of Babush Monserrate in mind right now, because this is a person who has been a minister in both Cong + BJP governments, and not too far in the past, actually attacked the main Panjim police station with his men. Last week, the papers were full of detailed and documented accusations of massive graft and bribe-taking on one day, and the next day we learned that not only had he rec'd a Congress ticket, but his wife too! Q whats your prediction? Asked by: Deepak A This is a very hard election to predict. For the first time in some decades, there is genuine uncertainty in several constituencies due to a combination of all the factors we have discussed: anti-incumbency, widespread anxiety and dis-satisfaction, disillusionment with political system due to exposed scams and scandals. If - and this a very big IF - money power and coersion can be greatly limited in this Goa elections, we do see the possibility for real change. Q Mr Menezes, isn't it so called secular parties ruling Great stae of GOA have destroyed the enviornmen of GOA? Asked by: VINNY A Vinny, we don't see a big difference between the parties in Goa, and most of the legislators obviously don't either since they have happily shifted between them - sometimes several times back and forth. All parties and the entire economic elites of Goa have disgracefully colluded in recent years to destroy an irreplaceable part of our forest cover and natural heritage in an orgy of destructive illegal mining. Q Respected Sirs, Do you think the scams and scandals will have any impact on the voting pattern? Asked by: Kavalam A We think so. Even if patterns across the country have not usually been shifted greatly by exposed scandals, over here in Goa the people's patience really does seem to have worn out with its Assembly (often called the 40 thieves) where average assets of each legislator has now soared beyond one million dollars, and a series of scam revelations have demonstrated a comprehensive looting. Q How are the Demographic of migrant's voting impact this election, knowing that many have nutured the migrant vote bank? Asked by: Cleto fernandes A It is true that Goa now has a substantial proportion of migrants - perhaps even approaching 50% of the population. This is far in excess of any
Re: [Goanet] Goanet Reader: Honeymoon in the Wilds (Elsie Maciel)
Hello Elsie, A truly wonderful story, full of nostalgia and touching the heartstrings of the reader. Please do write more of your experiences. -- ** 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] Negative signal
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Re: [Goanet] Goa's second Liberation must begin!
Goa second liberation must begin? YES! But NEVER thru BJP, or any other saffron Hitler Nazi groupism.Vote and encourage the proper alternate group: the GRA- GSRP combine. and then only Goa has some Hope of Resurrection. Anything else is like jumping from the Frying Pan into the Fire! If the saffron fascists come to power, India will be scorned and isolated by all neighbors and the Muslim World and the Western World. The Third World War will begin, to destroy the second Hitlerism in India; many innocents will die in the cross fire; much of my country will be destroyed 'cause of the saffron Hitlerism! Then China will be enabled to 'walk in' and Chow Chow will be served for Divali and Ganesh! Frightening Prospect indeed! Is that what Goans /Indians want? NO, NO, NO; so shun these saffron groups, the BJP, the RSS etc; Send them in exile to the Andaman Islands to live and die there! They deserve no more than that; Unless they have a Complete Change of Heart and Philosophy/Policy. Please do not Vote at all for this BJP/MGP combine! and Goa will be saved! Nascy Caldeira. From: Sandeep Heble sandeephe...@gmail.com To: goa...@goanet.org Sent: Monday, 6 February 2012 5:04 PM Subject: [Goanet] Goa's second Liberation must begin! The Congress is scoring one self goal after another. Instead of taking action against Babush Monserate who has been severely indicted on serious graft charges by the IT Department, the party rewards him by giving him its ticket from the St. Cruz constituency. The second ticket may also soon come his way. And the Mayor Yatin Parekh who has failed miserably to perform his basic duties of keeping the Panaji city clean, neat and hygienic is now going to contest from Panjim. Where is Goa heading? The Ranes and Naiks may have two and the Alemaos may soon have their own Football Team in the Assembly which is going to be a 'Nightmare on Goan Streets'. Goa is facing a bleak future with 3 or 4 self centered politicians wanting to control the destiny of our once beautiful state. The World may not end in 2012 but Goa's future most certainly will if we don't act decisively to prevent this. Goa's second Liberation must begin! Sandeep Heble Panaji-Goa 9326129171 --- 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] What is India?
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[Goanet] Quest For Benaulim
Quest For Benaulim With both Micky and Churchill out of the fray in Benaulim, it has opened the chance of a battle royal between three new comers, papa’s girl Valanka Alemao and the two hard working self made men Dr Hubert Gomes and Caitu Papa Churchill Alemao has been fighting tooth and nail to push his daughter into politics for quite a while now, initially papa Alemao threatened to bring down the Congress Government when Ms Valanka was refused a ticket by the Congress for the Parliamentary election, then again papa Alemao and uncle Alemao nearly got evicted from the Congress for creating a ruckus when Ms Valanka was disqualified from contesting for the coveted Youth Congress post for using papa’s political clout for support but still the Alemao clan have not given up hope for a ticket, not just for Ms Valanka but for cousin Yuri as well, so that Goan politics can be a family affair for the Alemao clan. After months of inaugurating hot-mixing of roads and the distribution of sarees and food items now comes the testing time for the new comer to the ugly world of Goan politics, Ms Valanka has the blessings of political history in her family, her own dad and uncle are ministers in the present coalition Government in Goa, who more than once tried to dislodge Digambar Kamat from the CM’s chair to make way for the elder Alemao sibling to take over but so far failed at every attempt, so now reinforcements are sought in way of seats for Ms Valanka and Yuri to increase their bargaining or blackmailing power but what bothers me most is, why should these two young kids be thrown into the fiery ring of Goan political fire, when they could have had good employment opportunities as watchmen at Rahejas ? Ms Valanka, though supposed to be a lawyer, has been riding piggyback on papa Alemao’s broad back all through her advent into Goan politics and papa Alemao has been seen constantly watching and guiding her like a hawk but she has nothing of her own accord to show for, as her work of art or achievement. People have also questioned her source of income, she has tried to buy vote by distributing goodies to people in her constituency, she has not been practicing law so from where does she get her income ? On the other hand Dr Hubert is also a new entrant in to Goan politics, who at first did not have any political ambitions, he was contented and secure in his profession but his involvement in the social welfare of his people woke him up to the reality and the unhealthy state of affairs in his constituency and Goa, the realization of the levels of corruption prompted him to be a part of the system to clean the rotting system. It’s a fact that we have to be in the system to rectify the system, as trying to clean the system from outside the system is not just possible. Since then he has promised to fight to bring about the much required change in his constituency as well as Goa, and we all know how generous Dr. Hubert has been to the poor and the needy and involved in the constructive developmental plan of his constituency. Dr. Hubert has proved time and again what he stands for and the people of Benaulim have realized that in him there could be a chance to contribute to the constructive development and preservation of Goa and our Goan Identity. Dr. Hubert does not have a father or godfather who is a politician at present and he certainly does not need one nor does he dance on the inherited fortune of his family through legal or illegal means. He is a determined professional who is totally humane, honest and a sincere man and that is the difference between Valanka and Dr. Hubert. So Dr. Hubert should be the ideal choice of the people of Benaulim. There are two others who vying for the Benaulim constituency, John is one of them, we all know after a close fight in the last elections, he did garner a lot of support then but today with allegations and his being in and out of jail for a considerable time for an alleged attempted rape of a foreigner, has hurt his image even though the court has given him the benefit of doubt for lack of sufficient evidence but will he manage to garner the same support that he had at the last election? It is no secret that he has vengeance in mind as he had been blaming Mickey for framing him is the rape case, rumours are that he is in the Churchill camp now and that he is using John to eat into the votes of Dr. Hubert and Caitu. Caitu is another self made man who has been a strong Mickey supporter from the very beginning and hence rewarded with GVP ticket, the Gulf returned is know to be a good person and even though his financial power is nothing compared to the two former MLA’s of Benaulim, even then he has been involved in social work and Panchayat affairs in Benaulim and is said to have good support, he certainly looks on the anti Alemao and anti John feelings in Benaulim to take him to success but he may be at a disadvantage because of his links to Micky whose image has suffered very
[Goanet] The GR8 SWALLOW of almost 50 DECADES. A veritable GOOD RIDDANCE TO BAD RUBBISH ???
What Today's ... 6 February, 2012 papers say. BJP, MGP seal pre-poll deal Navhind Times. BJP-MGP deal sealed, finally.. O Herald O. MGP dumps Cong, embraces BJP. Gomantak Times. COMMENTS: For all these years, it was an inescapable fact that the MGP was being slowly but steadily swallowed by the BJP. It is little surprise that the FEAT of the swallowing has been completed at last and the GR8 saffron anaconda can rest. This feat of the BJP swallowing of the MGP had been predicted by me years ago during the aftermath of the Curchorem-Savordem riots when Maria Aurora Couto had snubbed late Ulhas Buyao bad, at the TB Cunha Hall, when he had set out to explain the reasons why this first of it's kind communal riots took place in Goa. But then I had intervened and Ulhas Buyao had had his say, with Maria Aurora Couto nursing her ego while holding back tears for being brushed aside. It is then that I had taken the stage and challenged the audience to prove me wrong when I had boldly stated that: MGP was COMMUNAL, is COMMUNAL and always will remain COMMUNAL. Since there were no challenges forthcoming I had gone on to explain why I said what I had said: If the MGP was not communal I had said the BJP would not be able to touch it with a long barge pole. But we see that MGP is already more than half swallowed by the BIG communal brother and what is left will be accomplished sooner than later My prophetic words have come true TODAY. It is good riddance that MGP, that has been the ULCERS of GOA and GOANs since 1963 is deep inside the BJP's intestines and is being digested for good. I, for one, am overjoyed and HAPPY enough to say EUREKA !! EUREKA !! Secular GOA has now got just one enemy to fight it out instead of two. The BIG SAFFRON TOOTHLESS ANACONDA. Cheers floriano goasuraj 9890470896 PS: The one who will be most comfortable while being digested is none other than NAGUESH KARMALI. --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
[Goanet] Bicholim congress block quits
-- Samir Umarye BICHOLIM: Revolts have hit Congress. The first has come from Bicholim where Naresh Sawal and the entire party block committee quit on Sunday. On Saturday, Congress had announced that former BJP MLA Rajesh Patnekar, who joined the party recently, would be the Congress candidate from Bicholim. All the members of the block committee have resigned as they felt Congress is not valuing their loyalty, Sawal told media persons. About 30 of his supporters were present when he announced the resignation. These included block president Vighnesh Gaonkar, women's front president Vidhya Parab, and office bearers Kundan Fogeri, Audhoot Parab and others. Sawal said that allotting the ticket to another candidate is an injustice to him. He admitted that BJP leaders have been in contact with him. We will take a final decision after a couple of days on this, he said. Congress campaign manager Mauvin Godinho termed the block committee's resignation as unfortunate. This action should not come as a surprise as these developments do come about in political parties, he said. Congress will cope with the development but it will not affect the party candidate's prospects, Godinho asserted. --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
[Goanet] NEWS: Mangalore Diocese Turns 125, Grand Celebrations on Feb 11, 12 (Daijiworld)
Mangalore Diocese Turns 125, Grand Celebrations on Feb 11, 12 Pics: Spoorthi Ullal Daijiworld Media Network - Mangalore (PS) Mangalore, Feb 6: As a thanksgiving to Jesus Christ for all the successful projects in education, medical, religious and other fields undertaken by the Mangalore Diocese in the last 125 years, a grand post-centenary silver jubilee celebration of the diocese will be organized on Saturday February 11 at Rosario Cathedral grounds and on Sunday February 12 at Nehru Maidan, informed Bishop of Mangalore Dr Aloysius Paul D’Souza at a press conference at Bishop's House here on Monday February 6. Speaking on the journey of the Mangalore diocese over the years, he said that Pope Leo XIII formed the Mangalore Diocese in the year 1886, which officially came into being on February 21, 1887. The Diocese of Mangalore has 161 parishes spread across three districts, with a Catholic population of about 4,00,000. There are 335 diocesan priests,160 religious priests, and 1600 nuns serving the diocese. The diocese administrates educational institutions from play school to engineering and medical colleges, as well as healthcare institutions like hospitals and dispensaries, and old age homes. The gospel message of love and service is realized through these institutions, Regarding works undertaken to mark the jubilee year, the bishop said that a project of constructing 160 houses for the poor was initiated with the involvement of the families, parishes and the diocese. A total of Rs 52.30 lac was earmarked for the project. Five houses have already been constructed and 97 are under construction. Other projects like constructing two hostels for rural boys from poor families aspiring to pursue higher studies in Mangalore, and a shrine in Bajpe are also taking shape, he said. On Saturday February 11, the jubilee programme will begin with the Eucharistic celebration at 4 pm at Rosario Cathedral grounds. Archbishop Savio Hon, secretary of the Congregation of the Evangelization of the Peoples will be the main celebrant. There will be nearly 20 bishops and 300 priests concelebrating. Around 15,000 people are expected to witness the event. The stage programme will follow at around 5.30 pm. Cardinal Oswald Gracias, the archbishop of Bombay and archbishop Salvatore Pennacchio, the Nuncio and Bernard Moras, archbishop of Bangalore, MPs Oscar Fernandes and Mabel Rebello, and ministers Dr V S Acharya and Krishna J Palemar among others will be the dignitaries. On Sunday February 12, the programme will begin at 4 pm at Nehru Maidan with Eucharistic celebration by his eminence cardinal Oswald Gracias. Archbishop Salvatore Pennacchio, Archbishop Savio Hon, archbishop Bernard Moras will be present. Chief minister Sadananda Gowda and corporate affairs minister M Veerappa Moily will be the chief guests. About 30 bishops, 500 priests, and around 50,000 people are expected to be present. The bishop also officially unveiled the invitation to the event during the press meet. Denis Moras Prabhu, vicar general, Fr Henry Sequeira, chancellor, Fr William Menezes, PRO, Fr Onil D’Souza, Fr George D’Souza, Fr J B Crasta, Ivan D’Souza, Marcel Monteiro, Sushil Noronha, Raymond D’Cunha, Elias Fernandes among others were present at the press meet. http://www.daijiworld.com/news/news_disp.asp?n_id=129099 --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
[Goanet] NEWS: Goa Assembly Election 2012: Five Catholic faces in BJP's first list for Goa (Economic Times)
6 Feb, 2012, 04.19PM IST Goa Assembly Election 2012: Five Catholic faces in BJP's first list for Goa PANAJI: In an apparent indication of its eagerness to cast off its pro-Hindutva image, the BJP's first list of 22 candidates for Goa includes five Christians including a former state tourism minister who joined the party recently. The BJP's Central Election Committee had met in Delhi last night to finalise the first list of candidates for the tiny coastal state going to polls on March 3. Catholics constitute a substantial 27 per cent of state's population of about 14 lakh. Mathany Saldanha, a former tourism minister, who was a minister in an erstwhile BJP-led government in the state as a nominee of United Goans Democratic Party, will be in the fray from Cortalim constituency. He will cross swords with Caetan Xavier, a Catholic leader, of the Congress in the Christian-dominated constituency. Glen Ticlo, an entrepreneur, has been fielded from Aldona where he is pitted against Congress' Dayanand Narvekar, a former state finance minister. Carlose Almeida, who recently joined BJP, has been nominated from Vasco. Party's sitting legislator from Mapusa, Francis D'Souza, has been retained, while Calangute, a major tourism hub, will have another Catholic candidate Micheal Lobo trying his luck against sitting Congress MLA Agnelo Fernandes. In the run up to the polls, several Catholic leaders have joined BJP which is going to the hustings under the leadership of former Chief Minister and current leader of opposition in the state assembly Manohar Parrikar. There has been no sustained attempt to get Catholics join the party. In fact, so many people joining the party indicates that BJP is getting more popular in the state, BJP Goa spokesman Vishnu Wagh said. BJP has a pre-poll alliance with regional outfit Maharashtrawadi Gomantak Party which once ruled the state. While BJP will contest 31 of state's 40 seats, MGP will field its nominees in 8. The two parties will support an independent Nirmala Sawant in Cumbharjua constituency. MGP was a constituent of state's Congress-led government till a few days ago before joining hands with main Opposition BJP. http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics/nation/goa-assembly-election-2012-five-catholic-faces-in-bjps-first-list-for-goa/articleshow/11778612.cms --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
[Goanet] NEWS: Naik-Parrikar sideshow hits BJP (Hindustan Times)
Naik-Parrikar sideshow hits BJP HT Correspondent, Hindustan Times Panaji, February 03, 2012 The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), which sees a “favourable political climate” prevailing in Goa in the run-up to the March 3 assembly polls, is working hard to placate the party’s sulking North Goa MP Shripad Naik. Naik, projected by the party as the undisputed leader of backward classes for long, has been denied permission to enter state politics despite his keenness. The three-time MP has threatened to keep away from campaigning. He has also refused to participate in a pre-poll mass contact programme led by opposition leader Manohar Parrikar. “The party has to explain why I was left out. If my presence is not needed here, why should I campaign? Let the candidates’ list be out, I will decide after that,” said Naik. Senior BJP leaders are in touch with Naik, trying to paper over the cracks. The party’s central leadership, however, appears unwilling to disturb Parrikar, a Gaud Saraswat Brahmin (a powerful upper caste). According to BJP insiders, the party fears Naik’s entry into the state poll will create two power blocs in Goa. Moreover, the party wants to avoid a Lok Sabha by-election, which would be necessitated if Naik, who enjoys the backing of Maharashtra strongman Gopinath Munde, quits his seat for state-level politics. The Naik and Parrikar sideshow is giving the BJP the jitters, especially with the ruling Congress -- pushed to the wall by several scams including illegal mining -- moving in to woo the backward classes, citing the “treatment” meted out to the MP. Parrikar, however, brushed aside talk of rift in the party. “He (Naik) is a senior leader who contributed much in building the party in the state. He will not do anything which weakens the party.” http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-news/Goa/Naik-Parrikar-sideshow-hits-BJP/Article1-805922.aspx * * * Crisis in BJP as Shripad declines ticket Feb 6, 2012, 03.14AM IST PANAJI: North Goa BJP MP Shripad Naik sprung a surprise on Sunday after he declined the party offer of a ticket to contest from the newly demarcated Porvorim constituency in next month's Goa assembly polls. Naik, who confirmed his inability to contest from Porvorim, said, I have less time to carry out my campaign. He later flew to Delhi. The announcement triggered a crisis in the BJP and opposition leader Manohar Parrikar and state unit president Laxmikant Parsekar flew to Delhi to discuss the issue with party brass, sources said. After much dilly-dallying the party had allotted Naik the ticket, considering the adverse impact on the party prospects, as Naik has a sizeable clout with bhaujan samaj voters. Party sources had said the high command was not keen on Naik's return to state politics as it could trigger a tussle for the CM's post if BJP wins. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Crisis-in-BJP-as-Shripad-declines-ticket/articleshow/11772357.cms * * * Goa Assembly Election 2012: Rift in Goa BJP settled, says Nitin Gadkari IANS Feb 5, 2012, 03.55PM IST PANAJI: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) still hasn't finalised its chief ministerial candidate for the March 3 polls in Goa, even as party president Nitin Gadkari claimed Sunday that the two warring factions within the party had buried the hatchet. We are all going to the elections together. Manohar Parrikar, Shripad Naik, our president and leaders of the MGP (Maharashtrawadi Gomantak Party, BJP's poll partner for the assembly election), a guarded Gadkari said, when asked why the party had not finalised a chief ministerial candidate for the elections, as has been the norm in the past polls. Ads by Google A caste-based war between Leader of Opposition Manohar Parrikar (a Brahmin) and North Goa MP Shripad Naik (a Bhandari) has created doubts in the rank and file of the BJP, which has failed to project a united front even during the party's pre-poll campaign. The feud has a remarkable semblance to the Nitin Gadkari-Gopinath Munde tussle in Maharashtra last year, when the BJP's Brahmin and OBC leaders respectively slugged it out over the appointment of office bearers. The tension between Naik, who has always been projected as a mass OBC leader by the BJP and former chief minister Manohar Parrikar, who has a smaller, but cult-like following amongst the Goa's urban elite and the Gaud Saraswat Brahmin (GSB) sections, has largely derailed the party's pre-election campaigneering agenda. Naik has publicly opted out of the Jan Sampark yatra, launched by the party to drum up support across the state before the elections, after the BJP leadership in New Delhi thumbed down Naik's plan to contest the state assembly elections. Gadkari said that the outstanding issues concerning Naik were an internal party matter and had been resolved. All issues have been resolved. They were an internal party matter. Shripad Naik will contest the assembly elections in Goa. The party's parliamentary board will decide which constituency he
[Goanet] Days' summary (02/06/2012)
To Goanet - 1) It is hard for me to feel enthusiastic about the upcoming election. In my emphatic view, Goa is gone. It is unrecoverable. I see some friends still nursing hope that things can be reversed, and sometimes my heart goes soft too, for optimism is what drives us onward. However, I try not to let the softness of heart extend to the mind (to borrow a line from Milton Friedman). JC has recently furnished a link to what he wrote in 2002. The Goa he describes therein had already begun its downward spiral. But if I could turn back the clock, I would embrace the Goa of 2002 in a heartbeat. The ghati deluge, the mega projects, the rich outsiders, the Delhi pigs parking themselves here for the 'lifestyle' - all of that happened in a big way in the decade following. The Goa of 2002 by comparison looks positively refreshing. 2) If there is one constituency I have a particular interest in, it is Margao. I pray to God that Digu is dealt a kick in his nuts and rubbished out of town on election day. It is a fantasy, of course, but a man is allowed that pleasure occasionally. Remember that Digu told Goans - and the reaction of those ladies to whom he dealt it is recorded on video - that he no longer needed votes of Goans, that his migrant vote bank is sufficient for him. So is any Goan other than Digu's immediate family going to vote for him? If yes, why? 3) The funny of the day - http://in.news.yahoo.com/mamata-wants-hong-kong-style-financial-district-goa-053352084.html Mamta wants to turn Goa into Hong Kong! Didn't you know, every effing Indian has the first dibs on Goa and its land. Didn't you know, it's in the effing Indian 'constitution' and Indians have 'rights.' You Goan, go stand in the back of the class. Seriously, this kind of crapshoot is made possible because there are Goan toadies today who run after every little bhailo pr*ck, the licks intensifying if the said bhailo is of the right skin tone. But brown trash will do, if fair lovely is unavailable. Regards, r --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
[Goanet] NEWS: Mick Jagger's daughter to marry in Goa (PTI, London)
Mick Jagger's daughter to marry in Goa Press Trust of India Point your mobile to: http://m.ibnlive.com London: 'Rolling Stone' star Mick Jagger's daughter Jade is set to wed her DJ boyfriend Adrian Fillary in Goa. The 40-year-old jewellery designer, who has two daughters from her relationship with Piers Jackson, split from her longterm partner Dan Williams last year and subsequently began dating music festival promoter and DJ Fillary, reported Daily Mail. Fillary proposed to Jade in India last month and in an old-fashioned romantic gesture he even phoned Mick to ask for his daughter's hand. Jade has told friends they are officially engaged and will marry in a few months' time in Goa, where they have been staying. Jade has a house and jewellery design shop on the beach in Goa as well. It's going to be quite a big wedding, a friend said. London: 'Rolling Stone' star Mick Jagger's daughter Jade is set to wed her DJ boyfriend Adrian Fillary in Goa. The 40-year-old jewellery designer, who has two daughters from her relationship with Piers Jackson, split from her longterm partner Dan Williams last year and subsequently began dating music festival promoter and DJ Fillary, reported Daily Mail. Fillary proposed to Jade in India last month and in an old-fashioned romantic gesture he even phoned Mick to ask for his daughter's hand. Jade has told friends they are officially engaged and will marry in a few months' time in Goa, where they have been staying. Jade has a house and jewellery design shop on the beach in Goa as well. It's going to be quite a big wedding, a friend said. http://ibnlive.in.com/news/mick-jaggers-daughter-to-marry-in-goa/227711-45.html --- 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 February 7, 2012
Goa News from Google News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** Goa Assembly Election 2012: BJP gives 25% seats to christians in Goa - Economic Times indu image in Goa, at least a fourth of the party's candidates for the assembly elections will be Christians, the highest representation the party has so far given to minorities. http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNHsZZ8ajBng1t-YqnqLlbe631D87wurl=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics/nation/goa-assembly-election-2012-five-catholic-faces-in-bjps-first-list-for-goa/articleshow/11778612.cms *** Goa TMC promises to return land - indiablooms ssembly-election-2012-mamata-wants-hong-kong-style-financial-district-in-goa/articleshow/11775825.cmsGoa Assembly Election 2012: Mamata wants Hong Kong style 'financial district ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNFYhENVxtk9i_PQ_ghNudoGwHeSlQurl=http://www.indiablooms.com/NewsDetailsPage/2012/newsDetails060212l.php *** Ballotin: 5 Christians among BJP's first 22 for Goa - Indian Express indutva image. Catholics constitute 27 per cent of Goa's population of 14 lakh. The five Christians in the BJP list ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNGEFpduPq6J033L03TIH6qUrcBODwurl=http://www.indianexpress.com/news/ballotin-5-christians-among-bjps-first-22-for-goa/908670/ *** Beti B's first flight, she is off Goa - Times of India ay break with wife Aishwarya Rai and their two-and-a-half-month old daughter. Says a source, It was just the three of them, ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNHiJpDipbBdovVKHVhvsRCzJtSUZAurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-interviews/Beti-Bs-first-flight-she-is-off-Goa/articleshow/11777921.cms *** Setting the record straight - Times of India mes of IndiaThree years prior to the inauguration of the museum in 1994, Teotonio R De Sousa, then director of Xavier Center of Historical Research had been entrusted to prepare an inventory of art objects in churches and main chapels of Goa, which he did so with ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNH0aXceoFvg4lF0WM9vO6_cWycaxwurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Setting-the-record-straight/articleshow/11785858.cms *** Goa Congress terms MGP as 'opportunistic' - Economic Times ed government to join hands with BJP. Responding to a question, Godinho said that since Congress is going to win Goa polls on its own, there is no question of aligning ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNGxnuAoiywBE7uMBuUK8bmJOgEPjwurl=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics/nation/goa-congress-terms-mgp-as-opportunistic/articleshow/11778917.cms *** Goa polls: BJP announces names of 22 candidates - The Hindu e HinduBJP has announced a list of 22 candidates for the forthcoming Goa polls. The list, which was announced on Sunday night, includes names of its prominent leaders, except its Member of Parliament Sripad Naik, who has refused to contest.a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNFuOZa8DJ1ryJc6j-YxE1dhmqk0gwurl=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/article2865034.ece *** Nifty pares gains; Tata Power, HUL, Sesa Goa down - Economic Times .99%), Hindustan Unilever (-2.91%), Sesa Goa (-1.67%), Reliance Infrastructure (-1.61%) GAIL (-1.48%) were amongst the losers. Tata Power has said the flagship 4000-MW Mundra UMPP could become a non-performing asset if no decision is ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNFfIfBUYL5Ko-HA-k9Fs0wd7Bc7_wurl=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/stocks/market-news/nifty-pares-gainstata-powerhulsesa-goa-down/articleshow/1136.cms *** Teachers of aided primary schools claim injustice by govt, protest pay anomaly - Times of India ided schools have noticed an anomaly in their pay, despite the scales recommended by the central government pay commission being implemented for Goan teachers. The V pay commission scales ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNFdKN5bz5aOCLxbNGC7vbhE3Da4owurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Teachers-of-aided-primary-schools-claim-injustice-by-govt-protest-pay-anomaly/articleshow/11786142.cms *** Education sector in Goa takes a leap from '98 to 2009 - Times of India mes of IndiaPANAJI: From 1998 to 2009, Goa attained figures that brought it in the bracket of the best in the education sector in the country. Goa took the biggest strides when it came to universalization of education between 1998 and 2009, according to the latest ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNECN85GmnC8TlLYCgM8_3Q9TFfJVwurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Education-sector-in-Goa-takes-a-leap-from-98-to-2009/articleshow/11772600.cms Compiled by Goanet News Service http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php --- Protect Goa's natural
Re: [Goanet] Determined to be different
Cecil Pinto wrote: This is actually a semi-factual Urban Legend. The facts are here: http://www.snopes.com/glurge/ohare.asp -- Cecil, You may have missed the point here ;-) Anyone, but anyone, can copy and paste links and Goanet has some (habitual) experts. It takes a special person, however, to take a bad story and make it worse. Nelson, like the subject mater says, was determined to be different. And that is what he did. FYI, Nelson's airport was not O'Hare. Nelson's airport was O HARARE Harare is in Zimbabwe. Definitively different. Now how about this quote from Tennessee Williams? Make voyages. Attempt them. There's nothing else. Mervyn20120 --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
[Goanet] : Change about changes
Change,about changes ... Everyone propagates changes from preachers , teachers,philosophers, politicians, parents, writers et al.but changing oneself is the best, though appears the easiest, but practically more difficult Hence change by example is contagious and more effective and lasting. Not all changes are desirable that will satisfy universally, meeting completely everyone's desired aspirations. Adapting to change and accepting to live with it has fewer ramifications of discomfort,disappointments.We cannot always mould others and their opinions to our own standards of thinking and philosophies and yet we do it all the times convinced of our indispensability People at times are infatuated with their ingrained, egoist self perception of right, wrong desirable and undesirable Change must provide a better alternative to make it worthwhile in any field of human endeavour It is said that remedy/cure should not be worst than disease and aggravate it The world is constantly changing making living better, but such changes are progressive with some drawbacks. If experimentation with calculated risks are not taken, then the world would be static When it comes even to insignificant routine changes we are used to, like shifting our fixed place at the dinner table, purposely altering our daily routine. wearing a shirt instead of half sleeve,changing into saree from dress , brushing with left hand, holding by left hand cup of tea or use a cup or mug in the place of glass, wearing a half sleeve outside, sleeping on the other end of the bed, experimenting with our sense of colour etc, there is resistance There is perceptible resistance to every change that we may be required to make.Changes can be brought about very rapidly in assimilation and dissemination of knowledge, but changes in attitudes take much longer and finally changes in behaviour are the most time consuming to show the effectiveness of Change When the physical harmless changes are difficult, mental and behaviourval changes rest on laboured efforts and persistence sportingly and if it materialises enjoy it. In a democracy, the right and freedom to choose by the individual by his own perception·must be respected The monority has the right to say , but the majority has the way .Changes in political field as in the Arab world have been motivated by oppressive regimes and by spontaneous mass movements without any known leadership The upsurge of the people is self motivated springing from within. In India too, though considered immature, we have shown to the literate, politically matured Nations, that democracy in India is vibrant and here to stay .The political changes at home are achieved by unfair means In our own state of Goa too, there is rightly clamour for change and the winds seem to be blowing with young entrant voters. It is the best hope to bank upon to tilt the scales against status quo. The word ChANge has CAN embedded in it, which we all aspire.have(h) guts(g) enough (e) and do it i CAN, you,CAN, we CAN, but we is not majority,all and everyone we hope Lets hope for the change , work diligently for it and when it does not happen have the courage to accept it , or rejoice with the hope that things will be better Nelson Lopes Chinchinim --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
[Goanet] Sripad Naik's bouncing has left BJP swirling
If press reports are to be believed, then Sripad Naik has played a master stroke by refusing the BJP ticket for Porvorim constituency. Soft and silent but he has political shrewdness and understands the under currents in Goa's politics which activists do not. In forgoing the opportunity to contest, he has remained an even bigger threat to the actual caste forces weilding power. He has returned their ingratitude in the same measure. Minus the BJP, Sripad could emerge as the hope for Goan unity to crush the upper caste designs in Goa's politics. - Soter D'souza --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
[Goanet] Pseudo Religions Goans
** I find it quite outrageous to see frequent mention of known Anti Goans as Hindu/Catholic/Muslim Politicians. Today these respected religions are actually being insulted, by so many MLA's tagging themselves to either of these great faiths.These Anti Goans, many of whom today have Senior Positions in the Goa Government are evil to the core i.e. Drug Lords, Smugglers, Prostitution, Criminals, Scamsters, Destruction of the Environment, High levels of corruption etc. As a Catholic myself, I am disgusted with the names of Prominent Catholic in name Ministers who are involved in so many horrific/corrupt activities, which is destroying our beautiful state of Goa. It is high time we examine our conscience and see if we (Local Non Resident Goans) are actually in some manner, supporting these Pseudo Religious Ministers/MLA's who use religion as a tool for political mileage; which allows them to continue in power for their destructive activities in Goa. If we (Hindus/Catholic/Muslim) do, then we are also pseudo religious people, living in sheer balant hypocrisy, of the true teachings of our respective great faiths!! -- 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] Obituary: Smt Vimladevi Deora Nikam
Smt Vimladevi Deora Nikam, Wife of Barrister Deora Nikam and mother of Special Public Prosecutor, Shri. Ujjwal Nikam and mother-in-law of Shantaram Naik, MP Rajya Sabha from Goa, passed away on February 6, 2012 at Jalgaon at the age of 87, due to old age. She was born on January 26, 1926 at Belgaum. During her young days she had participated in the freedom struggle and had assisted the freedom fighters by providing them assistance to transport arms and ammunitions. However she declined to avail any of the benefits of a freedom fighter, post the independence of the nation on the ground that her service to the motherland was her bounden duty for which she expected no returns. Smt Nikam came from a very illustrious family. Her maternal uncle was a Colonel in the military and her elder brother Mr. M. R. Desai was a philanthropist and an 'Education Baron'. He had propagated the significance of education in western Maharashtra and had also provided free education to several students. Smt Nikam was a woman with great patience and her virtues were inspiring to all. Her husband Barrister Deora Nikam could pursue his Barrister degree at London only because of her support as during his absence she resided in the village and looked after the agricultural land of family. Vimladevi lived an exemplary life. She is succeeded by Shri. Dilip Nikam, Shri. Ujjwal Nikam, Shri. Pravin Nikam, Smt Meena Rane, Smt Beena and son-in-law Shri Subhash Rane ex-Mayor of Kolhapur and Shri Shantaram Naik MP (Goa). Source: Ulhas Parab Goanet Obit 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] Parrikar to meet with Goan Seamen Association of India
Goan Seamen Association of India would like to inform all its members and Seamen in general that Mr Manohar Parrikar, leader of the BJP would like to meet / interact with the Seamen Community of Goa specially with retired Seamen to know the grievance faced by them. He will be meeting at GSAI office on Wednesday, February 8, 2012 at 11 am at Madel Margao, Behind Red Roof Hotel, Opp KTC Bus Stand Margao. He has some special plans for the Seamen which will be made public on this day. All are kindly requested to attend in large numbers. Thanks in advance for your help, Yours Michael Beny DaCosta (Secretary GSAI ) www.goanseamen.com 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] Goanet Reader: Honeymoon in the Wilds (Elsie Maciel)
THANK YOU FOR THIS ! anthony - Original Message - From: Goanet Reader HONEYMOON IN THE WILDS Elsie Maciel 1952: I'd always dreamed about getting married on the roadside of the Great Rift Valley escarpment in the beautiful little chapel the Italian prisoners-of-war had built, to mark the end of their work on the building of the Nairobi-Nakuru highway. But my parents wanted the wedding to be in their newly-built home in Kitale (in the White Highlands). And so, we had a wonderful wedding day on August 16 (1952) at my family's Kitale home. --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
[Goanet] Give us back our Goa
Give us back our Goa By Dr. Samir Heble Give us back our Goa, That was pure as gold. Unblemished, incorruptible devoted and bold. Give us back our Goa where noble values mattered, Where everyone was respected and life was not battered. Take away the corruption. Take away the greed. Give us back our Goa A land that will lead. Take away those palaces built in dishonest ways. Give us back our modest nests Where we can humbly run and play. Give us back those unspoilt beaches Whose waters were clear blue. We yearn to run on the sands With pride anew. Give us back our pristine land where labour was divine. Where money was not a frenzied craze Where hard work would shine. It's now time to act. We are inherently strong So let's take this pledge To abolish all wrong. .Dr Samir Heble --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
Re: [Goanet] GOA-OLD-PHOTO: 1890s and early 1900s...
Fascinating photos! The couple on 1890s photo are sitting on a chair that is exactly the same as the ones I have at home. I am wondering if they are my ancestors! Any clues yet of their names? The wedding photo is of Dr Rego - my sisters will identify all the names of the bride and her sisters on the photo. I knew them very well as a child in Goa, in fact they were my neighbours and used to live in the house next to the one that is the Portuguese Consulate now (on the left Portuguese Consulate and right Dr Rego's old house) Regards Carmen 2012/2/6 Frederick FN Noronha Aristocratic Goan couple circa 1890 http://www.flickr.com/photos/fn-goa/6811316817/in/photostream Typical Goan Wedding early 1900s http://www.flickr.com/photos/fn-goa/6811317813/in/photostream Photos from the collection of Joao Paulo Cota joao_c...@hotmail.com If you know more details about these photos, please comment! --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
[Goanet] GOA-OLD-PHOTO: School days, then....
St Stanisclaus, Bombay, 1954... the band http://www.flickr.com/photos/fn-goa/6810938023/in/set-72157629154727531 St Thomas Boy Scouts at Aldona, year not known. Boy Scouts... http://www.flickr.com/photos/fn-goa/6810937155/in/set-72157629154727531 Girls on the beach for a picnic, maybe 1970s or 1960s http://www.flickr.com/photos/fn-goa/6810930317/in/set-72157629154727531 The old school... at Mapusa (maybe 1940s or 1950s, St Mary's Mapusa) Escola Ingleza Para Meninas http://www.flickr.com/photos/fn-goa/6810919639/in/set-72157629154727531 The nun... and her teachers (Lourdes Convent Saligao) http://www.flickr.com/photos/fn-goa/6810853851/in/set-72157629154727531 Do you have an old-photo from Goa? Preferably 1950s or earlier? If so, share it with me and the world... we're attempting to build a visual history of the past. See http://www.flickr.com/photos/fn-goa/sets/72157629154727531/ FN/Frederick Noronha -- FN +91-832-2409490 or +91-9822122436 f...@goa-india.org Books from Goa,1556 http://scr.bi/Goa1556Books Audio recordings (mostly from Goa): http://bit.ly/GoaRecordings --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
[Goanet] Crabs, casino, crows etc
Crabs, casino, crows etc http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uw3tnt0WYjI also, sunset, ferryboat, Reis magos, parking on footpath etc http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uw3tnt0WYjI 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] CONDOLENCES
CONDOLENCES The President, Members and Players of United Friends Club (UFC) Kuwait, deeply mourn the sad demise of MILAGRES MANUEL FERNANDES, beloved father of Cajy Fernandes (President of Skynet Raiders) who expired in Sanguem-Goa on 05/02/2012. We convey our heartfelt sympathies to the bereaved family. Eternal peace grant unto him O Lord and let perpetual light shine upon him. In grief, Cajetan Pereira President United Friends Club - Kuwait. --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
