[Goanet] British MP's political outing in Goa draws flak
http://zeenews.india.com/state-elections-2012/goa/british-mp-s-political-outing-in-goa-draws-flak_758361.html -- 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/ -- Please post your comments on my Blog: http://goanidentity.blogspot.com/ Please also see below: 1. Benaulim Village Action Committee: http://www.bvacbenaulim.blogspot.com/ 2. Rape of Goa : http://www.parrikar.com/blog/the-rape-of-goa/ 3. MAND - an adivasi-rights resource centre : http://mandgoa.blogspot.com/ 4. EVERY GOAN SHOULD SEE THIS VIDEO: http://infochangeindia.org/Infochange-documentary.html 5. Goa's Identity Movement group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com//#/group.php?gid=193497031686 6. Official Government Site NRI Office (GOA): http://www.globalgoans.org.in/ --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
Re: [Goanet] The Gospel provides powerful hope for India’s temple prostitutes | The CSF
I think we should restrict membership of this group to some minimum age.. Looks like whoever this floriano is...he has been picked from kindergarten... I have never seen/heard any worst arguments then what he has blabbered here... I know they don't teach history and current world affairs at kindergarten... ~Sandesh On Tue, Feb 14, 2012 at 12:15 AM, floriano floriano.l...@gmail.com wrote: Dear Selma, You must know that the so called 'Indian Gods' (including the Gods of my ancesters) are and have been totally insecure and impotent, always. Otherwise they would have been romping all over the world and not just be confined to the so called Indian Sub-Continent. Therefore the need for PARANOIA from the likes of un-educatable Anvekar etc. Cheers floriano PS: I believe in GOD who have had guts and not just large intestines. :-) - Original Message - From: Carvalho elisabeth_...@yahoo.com To: goanet@lists.goanet.org Sent: Monday, February 13, 2012 7:30 PM Subject: [Goanet] The Gospel provides powerful hope for India’s temple prostitutes | The CSF Sandesh Anvekar wrote: in the end the motive of the Church is always to convert (as always)... Response: First of all, I find Sandesh Anvekar's remark absolutely loathsome. No doubt, some Goans are waiting with bated breath for the return of the BJP-ram raj so that we can look forward to 5 years of hurt sensibilities. Ignorance about the Church aside, I always find some comments faintly amusing. In the Christian dominated West, these very people have no problem at all sending their children to school where they all learn about Christ (yes, even non-religious state schools), preform in Christmas pageants and cheerfully dress up as Easter bunnies. It is only in India amidst a population of 1.2 billion, where 2.3% are Christians, that they feel so threatened by the Church and so-called conversions. It is attitudes such as these that will effectively assure India's place perpetually in the Dark Ages. Strangely, no amount of middle-class prosperity in India seems to be eradicating these attitudes which puts paid to the theory that affluence and education are the best criteria for progress. Best, selma --**--** --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/**petition/petition.phphttp://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php --**--** --- -- Sandesh --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
[Goanet] India and Feudal Democracy
To Goanet - What Indians have is not democracy. What Indians have is cargo cult democracy. http://indianexpress.com/news/a-vadra-star-rises/910984/ r --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
Re: [Goanet] Matanhy and BJP
To Goanet - J. Colaco wrote: Preface: I believe that Manohar Parrikar (never mind his asinine silly doing porn' remark) is the best individual among the present lot in the Goa Assembly. There is NO contest about that. Right now he (not the party) is the most appealing candidate, in my view. Especially since there is no (credible) regional party alternative. I hope that if Manohar's slate does pull off a victory (and I am not at all sure that they will), the mistakes he made in the past will not be repeated. He faces an uphill task. For any effective governance he will have to get a clear majority, without any looming threat of blackmail from one or two fellows, as happens in any coalition these days. That is a tall order. Note that right now all one can hope for Goa is to slow down its 'slumification.' The Goa we knew and loved is gone. Thank you, India, for nothing. r --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
[Goanet] Mathany and BJP
I don't understand the political games in Goa, but I am puzzled as to why is it that Mathany with his credentials, activism, experience, know how and popularity in Curtorim could not stand as an ethical independent ? Why join BJP or Congress or anybody? What is it that a national party can do in this particular case, that this particular candidate could not do all by himself to win in Curtorim? Carmen --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
[Goanet] Keith Vaz's involvement in Goan party politics
If the reports on Goanet are correct and Keith Vaz has taken or is taking an active part in party politics in Goa then I believe such involvement to be entirely improper. Mr Vaz is a British national, a Member of the British Parliament and, indeed, the Chairman of the House of Commons Home Affairs Committee. Accordingly, the latter Parliament and Committee - and very particularly his constituents in Leicester - ought to be his primary focus and should consume his total public energies, efforts and commitments. So, if the reports are correct, what on earth is he doing actively campaigning on behalf of a particular political party or candidate in Goa? As a Goan, Mr Vaz is understandably interested in his heritage and the old country and may well have views on Goan affairs but given his commitments back home (the UK) for which he is very handsomely paid and from which he derives extensive parliamentary privilleges, I believe that he ought to desist from active participation in Goan domestic politics. Of course, he has the option open to him to up roots and take up permanent residence in Goa! --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
[Goanet] Matanhy and BJP
The comments below are like of a man lacking tomatoes. BC [1] one can easily conclude that a Parrikar government with Matanhy in its ranks will be far better than any Congress combination to govern Goa for the next 5 years [2] They (the secularists) will rather hype on the 10 years old controversial CD and Good Friday issue, than the most recent closing ceremony of IFFI deliberately scheduled on the feast of Goencho Saib by ?secular? Congress headed by Digubab [3] (There is another post from a Gerald Oliveira ? same ? different as Geraldo Oliveira ) --- 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 15, 2012
Goa News from Google News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** British MP's political outing in Goa draws flak - Zee News adFkKBBskUzHhfCEPmuG1iw http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNErGe36tNVfKUL9bFkZXM9ujwTB3wurl=http://zeenews.india.com/state-elections-2012/goa/british-mp-s-political-outing-in-goa-draws-flak_758361.html *** Trinamool may play spoilsport in Goa - Deccan Herald ontroversies-please-J-S-Brar/articleshow/11892703.cmsNo controversies, please: JS Brar http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNGTXQ-bJZFS5A6tlOrnZ5VOtFkYzAurl=http://www.deccanherald.com/content/227268/trinamool-may-play-spoilsport-goa.html *** Carnival parades in Goa await ECI permit - Zee News asco-may-miss-out-on-Carnival-celebrations/articleshow/11881441.cmsMargao, Vasco may miss out on Carnival celebrations http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNEx-WBcLBIuKWcGZUQrGCjONP6zcQurl=http://zeenews.india.com/state-elections-2012/goa/carnival-parades-in-goa-await-eci-permit_758346.html *** Review of the Grand Hyatt Goa - Hindu Business Line and more » http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNEaDmi0Qx-pq2qzrQFCXet_LOHiTgurl=http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/features/smartbuy/luxury-and-fashion/article2892523.ece?homepage=trueref=wl_home *** Rane staunchly defends Cong's family raj policy - Times of India mes of IndiaMAPUSA: The practice of family politics in Goa found strong endorsement from health minister Vishwajit Rane, who stated that the 'family' aspirants are from dominant political families and are efficient, educated and capable.a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNH7j4XFo3twtcigblR8B9L_GLarvgurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Rane-staunchly-defends-Congs-family-raj-policy/articleshow/11892676.cms *** Pilarnekar-Pereira faction of SGF to contest ECI's ruling in SC - Times of India aul Pereira faction of the Save Goa Front (SGF), aggrieved by the order passed by the Election Commission of India (ECI) holding the SGF-Congress merger as valid, has decided to challenge the ruling in the apex court.a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNGRlKRODN_kT387uWTClcZduCywUgurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Pilarnekar-Pereira-faction-of-SGF-to-contest-ECIs-ruling-in-SC/articleshow/11892614.cms *** ABE felicitates 70 teachers for dedicated service - Times of India 7XlM http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNG0vT1ccrxWui4rKS8xjJEYqIvzjwurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/ABE-felicitates-70-teachers-for-dedicated-service/articleshow/11892508.cms *** 119 nominations rejected during scrutiny: Navti - Times of India M http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNFT1vl2czLRlV-3tWFbOE9VB0_cNwurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/119-nominations-rejected-during-scrutiny-Navti/articleshow/11892654.cms *** Uphill or downhill, Goa/Karnataka on 4A (Part 2) - Times of India (blog) A section also known as the mining road to Goa that most tourists do not see, since most come by air, train or by different road options, ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNEfZFLqyT2SZHpM_qDxy8ZncE-lhwurl=http://blogs.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Diary-of-a-Divorced-Delhi-Male/entry/uphill_or_downhill_goa_karnataka_on_4a_part_2 *** NHRC: Goa govt violated human rights - indiablooms ining activists in Cavrem village, 50 kms from the capital. The order, which came after an almost ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNEFKAunWZY3VFlBKdZUkV7CfxwgUgurl=http://www.indiablooms.com/NewsDetailsPage/2012/newsDetails140212d.php 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] Konkani Kovita: MHOJEM VALENTINE
KONKANI KOVITA: Mhojem Valentine F ultelea moga fullak E vkar divncheak B hitorle kallzak R om’pieo ful’leat E k-ek pakllicher R up tichem chitrailam. C hukli kai ti vatt? H usko vhaddot veta O rdo dis sompla U gddas bhouch ieta D havun ievnchem tinnem A xelelem kalliz tikach ravtta. T ichea sangatak A mrutacho sonvsar R osroxit kortana I nglle mogan zoloitam, ani K horea mogak jivit ditam. Tujo Valentine, Lino B. Dourado (Utodd’dekar-Q8) www.goa-world.com/goa/poems/ Posted by Goa-World.COM --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
[Goanet] Obituary: Salustriano Flaviano Da Costa (Xiro, Carmona / Kuwait - ex-Burgan Bank)
O B I T U A R Y Salustriano Flaviano Da Costa (Xiro, Carmona / Kuwait - ex-Burgan Bank) Died: 13 February 2012 Husband of Naleni Vira Vaz Father of Saneev and Sanrose Son of late Roque Paulo / late Ana Quiteria Cruzinha Brother of late Babilo, Estaquio, Diamantina, Cila, Brigida, late Vincent Funeral: February 14, 2012 @ 4pm - Our Lady of Socorro Church, Carmona Source: Goa-world.com 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] PRESS CONFERENCE OF SHANTARAM NAIK
14th Feb 2012 KEY POINTS MADE BY SHRI SHANTARAM NAIK M P AND CHIEF SPOKESPERSON OF GOA PRADESH CONGRSSS COMMITTEE Mr Shantaram Naik M P and Secretary AICC said , addressing a press conference today in Congress House, Panaji ,today, that BJP ,day by day, is loosing its identity as a political party in the country and is becoming a nuisance in Indian politics ,and that, Parliamentary democracy would be in danger if BJP is allowed to play its fascist games, which the party plays during Parliamentary sessions. Mr Naik said that BJP adopted a policy of not allowing Parliament to function which goes to indicate that BJP is marching towards fascism , in accordance with their fascist bosses, and therefore, people of Goa, who have achieved the independence after 450 years of Portuguese rule , should keep BJP at a distance in the interest of democracy and freedom. BJP's role in stalling Parliament ,for the last one year , has roughly caused loss of 1000 crores to the exchequer said Mr Naik and added that such political parties should not have any place in democracy , he said. Mr Naik said that on the Lokpal Bill , BJP gave all the indications to the Government that they would co-operate in getting the bill passed and, at the end, played their most unethical game. CITIZENS' CHARTER Mr Naik said Central Government is proposing to enact a law to provide for statutory and mandatory Citizens Charter to bring in more transparency in Government administration. For this purpose, a bill, entitled, The Right of Citizens for Time Bound Delivery Of Goods and Services and Reddressal Of their Grievances Bill ,2011 has been introduced in the Lok Sabha. Mr Naik said that within six months from the date of the commencement of the Act , every public authority has to publicise a Citizens Charter. This Citizens Charter will ensure speedy and time bound delivery of goods and services to the members of public and, each and every aspect of Citizen Charter will be clearly publicised for the benefit of the people and that, all the details of the Charter would be compulsorily will be made available on the website, under the proposed legislation. WHISTLE BLOWER ACT Similarly, Mr Naik said that Whistle blower Act is going to be another step in the direction of bringing in transparency and efficacy in the Government administration.Both these bills will be vigorously implemented in Goa when they become the law. But Mr Naik said that he was sure that BJP will not allow any of these legislations passed on some pretext or the other , which is why, Mr Naik said, that he feels that BJP is posing a danger to the Parliamentary democracy. BJP AND THE GARBAGE Mr Parrikar is promising the electorate that he will solve the garbage issue within three months but quetion that remains is, when Mr Parrikar was Chief Minister for five years , why could he not solve the problem ? Besides, He always boasts that he can get the work done through officers , and that , he does not require ministers for doing any of his works If that be so, why is that Panaji is full of garbage ? Mr Naik said some BJP MLAs have nursed their constituencies better than Mr Parrikar. Mr Naik said that BJP itself is a garbage which is stinking , due to its sectarian policies , and that, it should be burnt totally and disposed of. BJP' PUT FISHERMEN IN TROUBLE Mr Naik said LOP Shri Manohar Parrikar ,it is learnt, is blaming Congress on CRZ but, it is due to a petition by Shri Francisco Dsouza ,BJP MLA in the High Court that the fishermen of Goa came into deep trouble. It is the at the instance of Congress Party , that UPA Government has given relief to the bonafide fishermen residing in coastal areas by protecting their houses, Mr Naik said. Mr Parrikar is promising the electorate that he will solve the garbage issue within three months but quetion that remains is, when Mr Parrikar was Chief Minister for five years , why could he not solve the problem ? Besides, He always boasts that he can get the work done through officers , and that , he does not require ministers for doing any of his works If that be so, why is that Panaji is full of garbage ? Mr Naik said some BJP MLAs have nursed their constituencies better than Mr Parrikar. Mr Naik said that BJP itself is a garbage which is stinking , due to its sectarian policies , and that, it should be burnt totally and disposed of. FALSE PROMISES OF JOBS BY PARRIKAR It is learnt that Panaji candidate Shri Manohar Parrikar is giving assurances for youth ,specially, Panaji youth , of giving of them jobs without knowing fully well that there is no chance of BJP coming to power. He is only harping that if Congress comes to power, thereby , admitting that it will,
[Goanet] Its Election time in Goa
At Christmas in the years 2010 and 2011, a gentleman claiming to be just a do-gooder, came by our residence witha bag full of goodies, which included Basmati rice, coconuts, jaggery, sugar etc. etc. I declined the gift each time, because I had a suspician that it had to do with Buying votes even though in December 2010 elections were not on the horizon. When I asked the generous gentleman, why the gift ? He responded that his Trust was spreading good cheer, giving the goodies to those of the Hindu faith at Ganesh Chathurti and Christians at Christmas. Since I believe that there is no such thing as a free lunch, I politely declined to accept his gift. My neighbors greedily accepted their gifts. 14 months later we find that the do gooder bearing gifts is standing for election, and today with a large entourage he was gong door to door to ask people to vote for him. He did not come to my house. I told my neighbors in December 2010 to be careful, as this person was just softening them up to vote for him even though he was not known as a politician at that time. Everything I told my neighbors has come true. Here is a blatant attempt to buy votes, though it happened long before the model code of conduct came into effect. Such is the state of affairs in Goa. In the press we hear about Police Flying squad searching cars for large sums of money or cases of liquor presumably to be used to buy votes. In Porvorim constituency alone there are 7 or 8 parties in the fray. Wow ! So many public spirited individuals seeking election so that they can serve the polulace at large ! If one believes that, one needs to have their heads examined. This is election - Goa style ! --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
[Goanet] The Gospel provides powerful hope for India's temple prostitutes | The CSF
Santosh Helekar: Despite its name, the CSF is not a secular forum. It is a Catholic propaganda outfit as much as the Hindu Janajagruti Samiti is a Hindu propaganda outfit. So it is understandable that it would want to point out the flaws in the Hindu religion, and offer the Christian gospel as the answer. Sandesh appears to be a devout Hindu who is understandably offended by the anti-Hindu propaganda of CSF. He is lashing out against the CSF in response, and may also be overly paranoid about his fellow Hindus being converted to Christianity. Response: 1.As usual Santosh tends to exaggerate, mislead and obfuscate issues. In no way can the CSF be compared or equated with the HJS. I have yet to see one provocative article inciting hate or violence against any religion. Neither have I come across any hate literature or propaganda espoused by it like the HJS. If Santosh has come across any, I would request him to provide the links. The worst that can be said about the CSF is that sometimes it goes overboard and tends to over-react to minor and inconsequential issues like that of calling for a ban on the Da Vince Code movie or more recently A R Rahman's song which contains the word 'Hosanna. It has been playing an exemplary role in highlighting acts of hate and violence against the Christian community which generally go unnoticed in the secular media. Unlike the CSF, the HJS/ SS has been involved in terrorist activities and is currently being considered for being banned by the security forces and government. 2. I went through the article in question. Nowhere does it point out any flaw in the Hindu religion. In fact, it offers hope to those whom society has cast away. For those conversant or familiar with the Bible, there is the living example of Mary Magdalene and the prostitute who was saved by Christ from being stoned. Propagating one's religion is no crime. There is no anti-Hindu propaganda as Santosh states. I quote from the article- A devadasis who discovers a relationship with Christ becomes a powerful witness in her community, according to one Christian worker. These new lives in Christ become witnesses against the practice that enslaved them and for the Savior who set them free. The worker describes it like the woman at the well who, once she realizes she's talking to Jesus, goes out telling all other women about Him. Many Christian workers are sharing the Gospel message with these victimized women, equipping them, empowering them, mentoring them, training them and discipling them. They are bringing light to souls that have known only darkness their entire lives. http://persecutedchurch.info/2012/02/11/the-gospel-provides-powerful-hope-for-indias-temple-prostitutes/ 3. Further, Sandesh's response was against the Church and conversion and not against the CSF as Santosh would like to mislead us. I quote Sandesh 'in the end the motive of the Church is always to convert (as always)...'. Unfortunately, the false propaganda unleashed by the hindutva forces has taken root in the minds of ordinary people like Sandesh. The word conversion has been somehow given a negative meaning. Proselytising is done by all religions and even atheists. Has anyone seen the Hare Rama, Hare Krishna worshippers. I have seen them in Bombay, Poona, Delhi and even in Russia where they dance and pray in public and distribute their literature. change. As far as I can see the CSF post was pretty innocuous. I am left wondering why it elecited such a response from Sandesh. Regards, Marshall --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
Re: [Goanet] Mathany and BJP
Carmen Miranda carmitamira...@gmail.com wrote: 1: I am puzzled as to why is it that Mathany with his credentials, activism, experience, know how and popularity in Curtorim could not stand as an ethical independent ? 2: What is it that a national party can do in this particular case, that this particular candidate could not do all by himself to win in Curtorim? 3: Why join BJP or Congress or anybody? COMMENT: It is possible that Carmen knows of the result of Matanhy's immediately previous attempt at running as an 'ethical independent'. From what I know, the ethical part got a beating. In the previous House, Matanhy was 'famado' as being a closet BJP - propping up the coalition without joining it officially. It would have been better if he had joined the BJP-led coalition, got himself into the cabinet and done something for the folks who voted him in. Instead, he tried to play safe. He even stayed very silent when some very strange things happened i.e. Alleged forgery wrt the then speaker, the manhandling of a member and the infamous VideoCD incident. [ One will notice how slight-of-handedly, Geraldo Oliveira is trying to brush off the VideoCD stuff. He must believe that all Goans are stupid. ] To his credit, however, Matanhy in 2012 has decided to be open about his political leanings and calculated political benefits. He could have easily done the Wilfred Mesquita, but he did not. I wish him well and I hope he is able to get into a position to do something for the people of Curtorim. The 'rock and a hard place' scenario is this: If the BJP does not secure an absolute majority, the horse-trading of the past will return and more Monster-Rats (about whom the BJP are now complaining) will be created. The other jumping-jacks (about whom the BJP are also complaining) are also likely to be welcomed back in the interest of providing Goa with stability and good governance. If the BJP secures an absolute majority, the nagging doubt - based on what goes on in other BJP led States - will remain. This is in special reference to the Moral Policing. In both the above scenarios, the stuff will continue. Same stuff, different/additional rats - perhaps at different speeds. Anybody has a log of How much Goa taxpayer funds were spent on Chintaks, Baitaks and other Dilliwalla and Dilliwalli Vijits to Goa (Governor's residence and 7-star Hotels) since 2000? Now Carmen, I hope you will understand my growing cynicism and near total disbelief that anything significantly beneficial will happen to Goa at the hands of the politicians. 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] Mathany and BJP
Ah, elementary dea Carmen. Once you drink PWD tap water (muck and all), Goichi politics, crime and grime become clear. From the B*P stand point, all the Katlick candidates they had in the past did not have a profile, were limp or impotent if you will. Come to think of it, bad orators don't get votes. So they chanced on Mathanywhat better profile to get the Katlick votes. In my view, this could back fire but the little bird tells me the church (which has always supported him in the past) has now quietly come to his aid. They are asking their congregation to vote for the 'right' candidate *wink wink*. On the other hand, if you look at the demographic of his electoral seat, he has the migrants and should give a f^k for the st**pid katlick vote (some illiterate will reply with how dare you). Katlick votes can be bought with a few crisp notes and now, how lo is that ya? If Mathany went independent, some hairy katlick lot might have voted for him (if they had good bowel movements on election day). He is equally a street-smart man. The second coup for the B*P is the seamen. Nice job for that particular leader to assure them (a few days ago) he would fight for the pensions etc. None of the useless dumb katlick p*liticians (its the wrong word, they are really good-for-nothing layabouts out for a quick buck, self-gratification and who knows what the f*k runs through their minds)...ever bothered with the seamen. Now the B*P could have Chinchanim, Chandor, Curtorim, Dramapur, Navelim, Cuncolim, Velim. Say, shrewd thinking to get the katlick heartland. This could back fire but without venturing this route, there is nothing gained. What none of the commentators in the wrapping newspapers nor the GoaNet have mentioned is the 'green' lot (the ones who descended from Hubli and multiplied in Goi). Our very own GoaNet Parrikar's post a few weeks ago alludes to their world view (I cannot find the post). You should sleep well, last weekend in the dust of the election tamsha, they quietly renovated the Madr*sa on the Cansaulim-Zuari road. *wink wink*. They were demanding three reserved seats (shockingly Navelim) for the community. Huh? Ah, my local fisherwoman looks like she fell off a fashion catwalk prancing around with clean fresh B*P cap!! On Tue, Feb 14, 2012 at 3:29 PM, Carmen Miranda carmitamira...@gmail.com wrote: I don't understand the political games in Goa, but I am puzzled as to why is it that Mathany with his credentials, activism, experience, know how and popularity in Curtorim could not stand as an ethical independent ? Why join BJP or Congress or anybody? What is it that a national party can do in this particular case, that this particular candidate could not do all by himself to win in Curtorim? Carmen --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
[Goanet] British MP's political outing in Goa draws flak
Could someone tell us how Keith Vaz was wrong in speaking from an election platform? Is it ethically wrong, legally wrong or what? If he is legally wrong then the place to go is to the appropriate legal forum and not generate gossip. If accorduing to some he is morally and ethically wrong, then who decides this? BJP buddies, anti-Churchill brigade,? -Soter --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
Re: [Goanet] RE Meet Nolasco Dias' daughter - II
i don't recall this daughter as i grew up with all of them From: Edward Verdes eddiever...@hotmail.com To: 'Goa's premiere mailing list, estb. 1994!' goanet@lists.goanet.org Sent: Monday, 13 February 2012, 23:48 Subject: [Goanet] RE Meet Nolasco Dias' daughter - II If you are in Goa listen tonight on FM Rainbow 9pm song 'Moipass' Sung by Nolasco and Jeanette. Happy Valentine Day Edward Verdes -Original Message- [mailto:goanet-boun...@lists.goanet.org] On Behalf Of JoeGoaUk Goanet] Meet Nolasco Dias' daughter - II I get several queries after the first post, I must say I did not know much about Nolasco except his songs on Akashvanni Ponnje. Thanks to TAG (Tiatr Academy of Goa) for it efforts in reviving the memories of the tiatrists of the yester years in it's montly programes. Nolasco Dias http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauktiatr11/6859788535/ '...all the resources and whatever money he had, he just put into tiatr and my mother was really furious about the fact but he stuck to his guns..he lived his dream and I respect him and my thoughts are with him today..he died on 27 December, 4 years ago' - His daughter, recently in Goa at TAG's programme on 22.12.11 One of the popular songs that played on Akasvasvani Ponje, Goa (All India Radio Panjim) --- 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] I saw two 'London Cops' at Panjim yesterday
I saw two 'London Cops' at Panjim yesterday http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauktiatr11/6877331323/ 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] The Gospel provides powerful hope for India’s temple prostitutes | The CSF
Lo! another Kangress jester perhaps... who only likes to dwell on non essentials They cant tolerate a word of criticism...I 'd rather expected that someone would give some sane advise to mr floriano over his unbridled criticism of hindu gods which was totally unasked for here...(that only reflects poorly on him I could have answered him in his own language, but that's not something befitting a proud Hindu). instead they are busy trying to associate me with fundamentalist groups and commenting on my english langauge. As for me.. I have never said that Christian people make me feel insecure... nor is the question of disbelief in Christian religion But CHURCH!!! Yes... I have my own views and doubts over what it is and what it can dothat does indeed make me feel creepy In any case..if not anything else.. I am at least satisfied to know that there are some over educated clowns here... cheers. Sandesh On Tue, Feb 14, 2012 at 4:25 PM, J. Colaco jc cola...@gmail.com wrote: Sandesh Anvekar sandeshanve...@gmail.com wrote: I think we should restrict membership of this group to some minimum age.. Looks like whoever this floriano is...he has been picked from kindergarten... I have never seen/heard any WORST arguments then what he has blabbered here... I know they don't teach history and current world affairs at kindergarten... RESPONSE: [1] Some new poshters believe that we should restrict the membership to this group. Will they then suggest that Women who wear jeans or have a glass of wine or Have sent a Card to their Valentine or Hold hands of the person they like .should also be banned? [2] Fhu advised Mr. Sandy 2 that this floriano was picked up from anywhere? Picked up by Fhoom? re: any WORST arguments THEN what he (Floriano) has blabbered here... [3] I know that they DEFINITELY teach correct English at the kindergarten level - of good English Medium Schools. I do not know about Chapati or Ingraji medium patshallas. It is possible that they teach WORST or VERY WORST or (perhaps) VERY WORSTEST Ingraji in those patshallas. jc ps: This from a Konkani Mogi who worked for a Marathi paper and supported an anti-Konkani pro Maharashtra party. A few years before he passed away I asked him why he supported a party which was destroying the identity of Goa and Goans. His reply was that he feared Catholic Goans would dominate the Hindu Goans after the Portuguese left. Anyway: http://www.colaco.net/1/KeniDiktat.htm --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php --- -- Sandesh --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
[Goanet] Alexyz the sketch man, in the home of Bradman
Alexyz the sketch man, in the home of Bradman Franky Fernandes ADELAIDE: Dilip Sardesai has always been the best known Goan connection to Indian cricket and by extension world cricket. But now a smiling bearded Goan with an effervescent twinkle in his eye and a resident of Siolim, Alexyz Fernandes, or just Alexyz, has done more with his sketch pens and pencils that very few cricketers have done with their bats. Cartoonist Alexyz has been invited by Club India International SA Inc. to exhibit his works on Sir Donald Bradman on February 19, 2012 in Adelaide, South Australia. The award-winning cartoonist with his career spanning over three decades and a wealth of experience in caricaturing recently conducted two exhibitions in New Zealand and in Melbourne and is all set to show case his works in the home town of the legendary Sir Donald Bradman . The author of four books and the recipient of the 5th Dr Pedro Alexandre Amor Cabral Memorial Award for 2011, Alexyz has also won awards in Portugal and the United States. People from everywhere have been interested in Alexyz’ drawings, and he has presented many exhibitions across the world, including the House of Commons, in London. Alexyz has some of his best work depicting the legendary Sir Donald Bradman on display at the Bradman Museum in Bowral, New South Wales. Some of his works from this collection will be exhibited at the The Sir Donald Bradman Cricketoons cum funshop in Adelaide. The Adelaide event will be celebrating Indian talent and draw the Indian and non-Indian community together to, learn new skills and strengthen bonds' say Club India International SA Inc. President Maxwell Taylor. http://www.heraldgoa.in/News/Main%20Picture%20News/Alexyz-the-sketch-man-in-the-home-of-Bradman/56813.html --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
[Goanet] First ever Blindfold pawn game chess team championship. First ever Blindfold pawn game chess team championship.
*Press Release * *Chess festival Feb 11 and 12 Feb 2012 in five different category AND* *First ever Blindfold pawn game chess team championship.* * * Celebriting its Golden Jubilee Year Pratibha Friends Circle organized a Chess festival on Feb 11 and 12 (Saturday/Sunday). sponsored by Shri Shyam Mahadev Prabhu Desai in the memory of Late Shri Mahadev Shamba Prabhu Desai. Five different chess tournament for different groups were held as under: Group A 1st to 4th Standard Primary Students chess tournament. Group B 5th and 6th standard Students chess tournament. Group C Blindfold pawn game chess team championship Group D Chess tournament for 50+ (Born in or after 1962) Group E Balawadi Sevika Pawn game Tournament In Group A chess tournament Nitish Kamat claimed 1st position with 5 points, Harsh Bhobe claimed 2nd position with 4 points, Siddharth Maraathe, Omkar Shirodkar, Varun Shatry, Prajay Shirodaker and Sanad Talaualikar claimed Third, Forth, Fifth, Sixth and seventh position respectively. In Group B chess tournament Gaurav Madakaikar claimed 1st position with 5 points, Milind Gauns calimed 2nd position with 4 points, Aadinath Shirodkar, Ashwin Jayan, Kaushik Gauns, Prtika Gad and Siddhant Mahambarey claimed Third, Forth, Fifth, Sixth and seventh position respectively. In Group D chess tournament for 50 plus (born in or before 1961) Sujay Prabhu Dessai, Dattaprasad Dessai and Kashinath Joshi claimed 1st, 2nd, and 3rd prize respectively. In Group E a pawn game tournament specially organized for Balvadi Sevikas to promote and spread chess in K.G. level Balvadi Sevikas Milan Gaude claimed 1st prize Rubina Tahasildar and Darshna Naik claimed 2nd prize jointly. The main spotlight of the chess festival was First time ever in the world Blindfold pawn game chess team championship, in this 12 teams participated (total 36 players) participated, S.S. Samiti Dhvali Ponda, Shantadugra High School from Bicholi, Proress High School from Sanquelim, Saraswat Vidyalay from Mapusa and Dr. K.B. Hedgewar High School from Panaji participated in this championship. Dr. K.B. Hedgewars team of the players Girish Kulkarni, Omkar Damle and Akash Kapadi defeated a team of Saraswat Vidyalay Vivekanand Parsekar, Kuldeep Aajagaonkar, Sarvesh Gawas and claimed First ever in the world Blindfold pawn game chess team championship Trophy Renowned freedm fighter Shri Chandrakant Kenkare, sponsoror Shyam Mahadev Prabhu Dessai, Devidas Devari Secretary Pratibha Friends Circle and other degnetories present for the prize distribution ceremony. for photos please visit https://picasaweb.google.com/113304536565249979971/February122012 https://picasaweb.google.com/113304536565249979971/ChessFestivalBoriPonda1112Feb2012Day2 https://picasaweb.google.com/113304536565249979971/February132012 for video clips of BLINDFOLD pawn game please visit http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Wp6gn78PX4feature=share http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3JmG0MObugAfeature=mfu_in_orderlist=UL http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ILtjaMdYnMwfeature=mfu_in_orderlist=UL -- With Regards Sanjay Vinayak Barve 9403176657 --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
[Goanet] Interview of Bernadette D'Souza
Read an exclusive interview of Bernadette D'Souza, who was recently elected as New Orleans' first Family Court judge. Bernadette D'Souza was born in Quepem, Goa and was educated in Bombay before moving to the US. Link: http://daleluismenezes.blogspot.in/2012/02/interview-with-bernadette-dsouza-new.html Dale Luis Menezes Find my writings @ www.daleluismenezes.blogspot.com --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
[Goanet] Christians of India - we are not about conversions
I reproduce an extract by that notable writer George Menezes, about Christians in India. Let us celebrate what each community has brought to the table in India rather than wallow in Freud's narcissism of minor differences. - Look first at the patriotism of our people. Christians in the Armed Forces have produced over forty winners of gallantry awards. Outstanding among these are Lance Naik Albert Ekka who gave his life defending an Indian position in some treacherous mountain far from home. Wing Commander Alan D’Costa who flew a tiny Gnat and shot down a number of Pakistani Sabre jets; General Francis T. Dias who captured the nodal town of Bogra in East Pakistan. Look at the impact we have had on culture and scholarship. Padma Vibushan Fr Camille Bulcke wrote an outstanding English-Hindi dictionary; Fr Carlos Valles was bestowed the highest award for Gujurati literature, the Ranjitram Gold medal. The work of Fr. Stephen Fuchs and Fr Costantine Lievens is no less phenomenal. Any writing on Christians in India cannot ignore the community’s genuine desire to be integrated into the country. For the record, Joseph Kala Baptista rejected the government’s offer of job reservations. Similarly, Constituent Assembly members, Fr. Jerone D’Souza and HC Mookherji rejected separate electoral constituencies for Christians, while ensuring that minority rights and interests were built into the Constitution. The community’s achievement in the field of sports is no less astounding. If our national anthem was heard being played again and again at the Olympic games and at International sports events, it was often due to the achievements of Christians. Both, in 1928 and 1948, the Olympic hockey team had nine Christians in its ranks. In the first international women’s hockey team of eleven players, all were Christians. During our freedom struggle and fifty years after, Christians have played significant roles in the country’s political life and its governance. Largely exemplary, clean and honest. Among stalwarts in public life, John Mathai and Rajkumari Amrit Kaur were the first Christians in Jawaharlal Nehru’s cabinet. Even today the names of Kerala chief minister AK Antony, Chief Election Commissioner JM Lyngdoh and the Alva family represent integrity in public life. But it is in the sphere of unconditional service to the poorest of the poor that we have really given witness to the teachings of Jesus. Anchored as we are, in a faith that upholds the primacy of human dignity and unconditional love, the community has this uncompromising need to help people who are ostracised, who experience injustice and to care for those who live in dire conditions. The Christian community has all these years responded to this situation in a quiet, sustained and effective manner that is truly astounding and truly miraculous. In a country of one billion people, the Christian community is barely 22 million. According to the 1998 satistical data published in the Catholic Directory of India, we run 3,785 KG and nursery schools, 7,319 primary schools, 3,765 secondary schools and 240 colleges including prestious medical, engineering and management schools. In addition, we run 1,514 technical training schools. These institutions are the finest in the country, publicly and privately acknowledged for exemplary teaching and for being sanctuaries of human values, discipline and respect for the human person. With 1,085 orphanages; 28 creches; 704 hospitals; 1,792 dispensaries and health centre; 11 leprosaria; 102 rehabilitation centres and 455 homes for the aged, destitute and handicapped, the community has been blessed by an unparalleled Jesus-inspired opportunity to feel the pain of the people we respond to. Some of the most competent and yet caring doctors in the country are Christians. Mother Teresa in her own inimitable way lifted this service to the plane of sainthood. Not bad, for a community that has neither economic strength nor political clout. --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
[Goanet] Shifting sands
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[Goanet] MHOZO POTI BOMBAIM GHELA......
Dear Readers, this is my contribution - Part 2 out of 3 - in honour of our Great MLAs, Minister and Politicians... It can be sung on the tune of the famous Goan Dulpod: MHOZO POTI BOMBAIM GHELA.. MHOZO POTI BOMBAIM GHELA… Amcho amdar Ponnje ghela, Tacho usko amkam zala, Amcho amdar Ponnje ghela, Tacho usko amkam zala, Panch vorsanim porot-etolo mhunn jiv zata voir-khala, Panch vorsanim porot-etolo mhunn jiv zata voir-khala, Amdara I.e., amdara I.e., anim khobor amchi ghe, Amdara I.e., amdara I.e., anim khobor amchi ghe. Atam zala khoim tho montri Othant bounta fuloun sontri, Atam zala khoim tho montri Othant bounta fuloun sontri, Panch vorsanim porot etolo tachi-down zatoch battery, Panch vorsanim porot etolo tachi-down zatoch battery Amdara I.e., amdara I.e., anim khobor amchi ghe, Montrea I.e., montrea I.e., anim khobor amchi ghe. Ponnje meulo ghelea marsan, Amche thaim uloilo forsan, Ponnje meulo ghelea marsan, Amche thaim uloilo forsan, Porot athak meuxi tor judev korun tuzo laitam voron porsan, Porot athak meuxi tor judev korun tuzo laitam voron porsan. Amdara I.e., amdara I.e., anim khobor amchi ghe, Montrea I.e., montrea I.e., anim khobor amchi ghe. Tuka zaitoch amim sodlo, Matso ugddas kor re adlo, Sadho mhonis amchech modlo, Aiz vhodd bonglo tunvem bandlo, Chorunkuch urlo, anim soiream-dhaiream-ixttank tum re sanddlo, Chorunkuch urlo, anim soiream-dhaiream-ixttank tum re sanddlo. Amdara I.e., amdara I.e., anim khobor amchi ghe, Montrea I.e., montrea I.e., anim khobor amchi ghe. ANICET FLORINDO, Mapusa - RAK (UAE) --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
