[Goanet-News] Goa news for June 30, 2012
Goa News from Google News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** Goa to get Rs 5000 cr investment? - Times of India ay conference will focus on attracting investment from knowledge-based industries and will see deliberations between major industry players and the state government. http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNHC0fsZARwci7UKiKQBQIrQmoFVfgurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Goa-to-get-Rs-5000-cr-investment/articleshow/14513602.cms *** Goa begins review of all mining leases cleared over last 10 years - Calcutta Telegraph ining-goa-to-review-all-files-cleared-in-10-years-237147Illegal mining: Goa to review all files cleared in 10 years http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNGghTghkcDBXC0_iLw4Z53471BM2Qurl=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1120628/jsp/frontpage/story_15667389.jsp *** Goa to auction ore dumps from govt land - Business Standard nd-economy/government-and-policy/article3584062.eceGoa to auction iron ore dumps piled up in govt properties http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNFgdeT8n2IwOvk0guy27nnEh1i0VAurl=http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/goa-to-auction-ore-dumpsgovt-land/478898/ *** Goa cricket probe report filed - indiablooms ppointed two-members committee probing financial misappropriation and irregularities in the Goa Cricket Association (GCA), Friday submitted its report to the government. http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNHsjdzUs26JpDHMLrcGT1-VbpB3cAurl=http://www.indiablooms.com/SportsDetailsPage/2012/sportsDetails290612h.php *** Fatorda MLA slams 'mining-friendly' BJP govt - Times of India mes of IndiaLashing out at the South Goa collector's reversion of the monsoon ban on ore transportation, Fatorda MLA Vijai Sardesai said this reeked of the government succumbing to the mining lobby's demands.a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNHvB15JAaSrpFi0N3iOSHZwje9PtQurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Fatorda-MLA-slams-mining-friendly-BJP-govt/articleshow/14514007.cms *** To put health care system in order, Goa health minister visits primary health ... - Times of India mes of IndiaDetermined to put in order the health care system of Goa, health minister Laxmikant Parsekar, has, of late, been paying visits to the primary health centres across the state.a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNHaE-qoALpIvgu63nxJXg49GWnbQgurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/To-put-health-care-system-in-order-Goa-health-minister-visits-primary-health-centres/articleshow/14497950.cms *** IIT Bombay team to conduct seismic vulnerability assessment in Goa - Times of India mes of IndiaSpeaking to TOI, deputy collector Ashutosh Apte said that three member team of IIT Bombay will consist of professors and students.a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNHGeDeCL8rdQ2Kj4_opQyPM0bARTwurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/IIT-Bombay-team-to-conduct-seismic-vulnerability-assessment-in-Goa/articleshow/14506309.cms *** Be humane, employ people: Goa church - New York Daily News w York Daily NewsPanaji, June 28 #148; The Goa Church Thursday asked the BJP government to show.a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNGEPOJWiM84Xt1neD7w0AyoBsqkAgurl=http://india.nydailynews.com/newsarticle/39a631ea3d8ca40d96f96d0a6cd7bfae/be-humane-employ-people-goa-church *** Goa Campaign Against 'Water Injustice' - Daijiworld.com ijiworld.comOur research indicates that there is growing concern among people of Goa about the ways in which weakly monitored consumption and irresponsible disposal of water by hotels and resorts are depleting groundwater and wells, polluting waterways and ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNF7ePUf_xqpUqHEHYF9POb4tRLn8wurl=http://www.daijiworld.com/news/news_disp.asp?n_id=141706 *** For country's progress, statistics count: Nagrare - Times of India mes of IndiaThe request comes from Sumedh Nagrare, director of NSSO regional office in Goa, on the occasion of 'Statistics Day' which was observed all over India on Friday.a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNE65S5SjhIGffaJc_bGVibCnLrTIQurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/For-countrys-progress-statistics-count-Nagrare/articleshow/14513715.cms Compiled by Goanet News Service http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php
[Goanet-News] Goa news for July 1, 2012
Goa News from Google News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** Goa Investment Forum 2012 seeks to woo investors to the state - Times of India y-industry/services/travel/goa-plans-to-attract-6-mn-tourists-in-5-years/articleshow/14531300.cmsGoa plans to attract 6 mn tourists in 5 years http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNH5RScJ6punkUR4pPFOWwzquuOmAQurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/Goa-Investment-Forum-2012-seeks-to-woo-investors-to-the-state/articleshow/14530840.cms *** Goan among 5 banned in IPL spot-fixing - Herald Publications aker T P Sudhindra while also handing varying degrees of punishments to four other players including a ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNGmATEgfDtJomzWC_dQqxciQzbE2Qurl=http://oheraldo.in/News/Main%20Page%20News/Goan-among-5-banned-in-IPL-spot-fixing/61233.html *** Absconding Maharashtra doctor arrested in Goa - Times of India octor-wife-arrested-in-goa-for-murder/1018563.htmlBhandara-based doctor, wife arrested in Goa for murder http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNFfV9RnKEpkyfHSyuCyAtdbskF96Aurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Absconding-Maharashtra-doctor-arrested-in-Goa/articleshow/14536852.cms *** Goa celebrates 'Ashadhi Ekadashi' with religious fervour - Times of India mes of India'Ashadhi Ekadashi', an auspicious day in the Hindu almanac, is being celebrated in various temples of Goa on Saturday.a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNH6_KqJe7iu7YxVEAzpLa5c1ZKkIAurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Goa-celebrates-Ashadhi-Ekadashi-with-religious-fervour/articleshow/14529091.cms *** Goa looking at 12% economic growth this fiscal, says CM Manohar Parrikar - Economic Times uly and is looking at 12% expansion this fiscal following state government's clearing all debts.a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNH5qOQ8hf5iwYMFyAuM5oS1OkSfJwurl=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/goa-looking-at-12-economic-growth-this-fiscal-says-cm-manohar-parrikar/articleshow/14525556.cms *** South Goa notches up crime detection rate - Times of India 8K2QrY6M http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNFQ16iNgN1msnfaNePd9Mf559NpbQurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/South-Goa-notches-up-crime-detection-rate/articleshow/14524269.cms *** Manohar Parrikar's fellow techies to the rescue? - Times of India mes of IndiaThe conclave, with eminent IIT alumni from across the globe participating, will dwell on prioritizing, revitalizing and developing sectors that were previously neglected.a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNFMGbyFB00xY5v3VTT5IU5C0Kr4QAurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Manohar-Parrikars-fellow-techies-to-the-rescue/articleshow/14536832.cms *** 20 Goa Cricket Association clubs allege victimization - Times of India mes of IndiaJust days before the Goa Cricket Association starts its election process, 20 cricket clubs have got together and threatened to knock on the doors of justice if they are not provided with voting rights.a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNEfrV626Cw2rY2SPff7y2ikce2Obgurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/20-Goa-Cricket-Association-clubs-allege-victimization/articleshow/14536656.cms *** 'Take action against families who employ minors' - Times of India urtorim police have booked an offence against three persons, including a couple, on charges of subjecting two minor girls to harassment, torture and verbal abuse after employing them as domestic help.a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNEYuMRRuIs7BtJptIgVGAljZebLNAurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Take-action-against-families-who-employ-minors/articleshow/14536510.cms *** Goa can be hub for pharma RD: Aditi Panandikar - Times of India qRTDFgM http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNEMph6_Z-QQkStzseIOKEXOwduEDwurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Goa-can-be-hub-for-pharma-RD-Aditi-Panandikar/articleshow/14536782.cms Compiled by Goanet News Service http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php
[Goanet] Goa Church asks BJP government to be humane | The CSF
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Re: [Goanet] The Prayers of Journalists
Frederick FN Noronha wrote: But just for the sake of debate, may I ask: * Do we see our newspapers as serving society today, or not? Or is it a mixed bag? FN, A newspaper is established for profits. It brings either monetary or ideological profits to those who control it. It is rather naive to believe that a newspaper exists to serve society. * If they aren't serving society, is it because they are making too much money in advertising? Or is the crisis actually traceable to somewhere else (i.e. they're too dependent on big advertisers, cover prices of newspapers have not grown over the years so readers barely matter now, readers are not influential enough in keeping check on the system, growing political and/or industrial control over our media, the rise of a class of professionals within the media whose interests may not tally with those of the wider society, etc, etc?) One of the worst places to invest in, here in N. America, is the newspaper business. Over the past 5 years, the share price of the Toronto Star, the Washington Post, the New York Times, etc. have fallen 60 to 70 percent. The younger generation can get all the info they want on a hand held device and do not see the need to subscribe to newspapers. The younger generation also sees newsprint as a waste of resources and a disposal problem. A fall in subscription leads to less advertising, less profits, and the spiral can soon become vicious. Being the contrarian that I am, let me point out however that even if media payments can be small in this part of the globe, my work there has created enough of a surplus to allow me the time to focus on issues I love working on. In that sense, I would not say an advert in the media is necessarily a waste of money-that-could-be-put-to-better-use. What I would agree is that our media has a long, long, long way to go before they can claim to be taking care of wider social needs. One of the most influential journalists in the US today, is also one of the most unlikeliest. N. Americans, myself included, are glued to his weekly, prime time TV show which is just short of amazing. Konkani and Muslim, Fareed Zakaria. is in my mind, the epitome of good journalism. There are times when I do not agree with him, but he usually presents his case in such a way that it really makes you think. His, Why They Hate Us, is a must read for any journalism student. Once you are tuned in to his program, it is almost impossible to switch channels. Advertisers, needless to say, will pay top dollar to be where they can get peoples undivided attention. Let me repeat this, good journalism usually leads to answered prayers. Mervyn2212
[Goanet] EM AND THE BIG HOOM: Review
MOTHER AND MADNESS By DALE LUIS MENEZES Em and The Big Hoom is the debut novel of the Bombay-based journalist and litterateur Jerry Pinto, who has his roots in the village of Moira. A well-known figure in the journalistic circles, it came as no surprise when the imminent publication of his novel was much talked about in the press and what is more, an excerpt from the book was also published by a very prominent publication. This novel has received rave reviews in the national press, with the Indian Express calling it “insanely good” and such celebrity writers like Amitav Ghosh and Kiran Desai giving a huge thumbs-up for it. Following the release of the novel Jerry Pinto was featured in major national dailies, giving many interviews and never once failing to charm us by his wit and depth of thought. So when so much good stuff has been in the air about a novel that everybody says is good, I opened Em and The Big Hoom with a lot of premeditated ideas. The title of the book is at once enigmatic. It gives nothing away: the fact that it deals with a mentally ill protagonist, Imelda or Em and her dutiful and devoted husband Augustine or The Big Hoom. The couple has two children, Susan and a son: the narrator of the novel who curiously remains unnamed. The Narrator (let’s call him that) is on a quest to learn about the genesis of his mother’s illness; what was it that triggered it in the first place and why was his father standing rock-solid besides his mother despite everything. He tries to understand his mother and at the same time come to terms with his mother’s mental illness. Telling this story then becomes an act of catharsis for the Narrator. The novel describes the family, with all its eccentricities, laughter and tragedy. Jerry Pinto in his novel has tried to see the humane side of a Goan Catholic working-class family battling with mental illness. The family is dysfunctional. They live in a crowded and chaotic city – Bombay; in a one-bedroom-hall-kitchen flat. The Narrator has to endure these pressures, all the while dealing with his own adolescence as he ekes out a living for himself. Along with the story of his parents, the Narrator also tells about his frustrations, hopes and fears. This novel is dark and brutally honest, yet it is told with lively humour and has a host of colourful characters. Em is a lady who smokes a lot of beedis, has frequent bouts of mania and depression, and who tries many times to kill herself. She doesn’t hesitate to talk about her sex life with her children, much to the discomfort of the Narrator! The Big Hoom on the other hand, is a reserved person who is the rock of the family while Susan, the daughter, appears to be playing a less significant role. The Narrator has to construct the story from scratch as the details that he seeks have to be patiently obtained from Em. He has the daunting task of sifting through the enormous amounts of notes and letters that Em wrote, for she had this habit of jotting her musings and thoughts down on paper. Jerry Pinto has written a delightful novel and there is no doubt about it. For a topic as serious as this, one breezes through the pages with effortless ease. His lilting prose provides this space for empathizing with the Mendes’ of Mahim, who are battling with mental illness in their family. The portrayal of the Catholic family is unlike the stereotypical rubbish that the film industry has been churning out over the years, and one that the rest of this country believes to be true. And since we are on the topic, novels like Em and The Big Hoom and Savia Viegas’ Let me tell you about Quinta, which are published by ‘big’ publishers, could go a long way in changing this perception about the Goan Catholic. The novel also raises a few issues about the idea of motherhood. Em loves her children but she seems to be against the idea of motherhood. For she says that she didn’t wanted to be a “mudh-dha” [her inflected version of mother] and that she would be stuck “being someone whose definition isn’t even herself.” The portrayal of Em is not the regular romanticized, ever-loving-ever-giving mother but a more nuanced and a complex one. The son on the other hand seems to be torn between his love and duty towards his mother and trying to find his own independence and space away from his mentally ill mother. He also fears that his mother’s mental illness might be transmitted to him through the “genes”. Perhaps this is why the Narrator tries so hard to understand his mother and take care of her. Jerry Pinto also attempts to paint a picture of the grind that mentally ill patients and their families have to go through: how patients are treated in hospitals as well as the attitudes of the doctors and society. Although there was space for a damning indictment of how the system operated during the times the novel was set in, Jerry Pinto does not channel much of his
[Goanet] The Adopted Ones (Response to Roland Francis by Rose Fernandes)
Following Rose Fernandes's charge that while writing on social networking sites, there should be no misinformation about our community, I went back to check what exactly Roland Francis had written on the subject which would warrant such a grave charge. This is what Roland Francis wrote: Childless parents in Toronto spend fifty thousand dollars or more to bring adopted children, mainly just-born babies from China and Russia. I see no misinformation here. There is no mention that these are Goan couples or whether they are Chinese couples. They are just Canadians. Now Rose, apparently, while on a brief holiday in Toronto was also conducting adoption statistics for some strange reason. And her statistical methods were so complex that it even allowed for not just a cross-generational comparison but also a transnational analysis which extended to the UK. I think there is an absurdity of logic here. If there is one thing I absolutely hate on social networking sites, it is unnecessary heckling which lends nothing to the debate but only has the effect of wearing someone down. Roland we wish you a long stint with GoanVoice UK minus the hecklers. Best, selma
Re: [Goanet] NEWSFLASH
From: Goan Welfare Society Nairobi gwsnew...@gmail.com To: Sent: Friday, 29 June 2012, 15:32 Subject: Re: NEWSFLASH NEWSFLASH : Message from our Chairman, Mr Christo Desa Dear Members and Friends, As your 2012 GWS Chairman I would like to introduce the team by my side, I have a conscientious, diligent and reliable Management Committee which was elected during our AGM held on the 20thof May 2012 at Flame Tree Park apartments on Thika Garissa Road, the venue of our latest Community investment. Our Vice-Chairman is Mr Colin Carneiro who has been on the GWS Management Committee for four years out of which he has served as a Treasurer for three years. He brings to his post a wealth of knowledge and commitment. Our Secretary is Mrs Joanita (Nita) Coelho who is in the seat for the second year, we have her to thank for keeping us all well informed and updated. Our Treasurer is Mr Neil Ribeiro who is a new comer to the Management Team, the GWS will undoubtedly benefit from his vast expertise. Our Committee Members include: · Mrs Sheila Lobo, incharge of Fundraising and who can be credited with our record breaking fundraisers. · Mr Erico Sequeira, incharge of Welfare has provided the GWS with sound advice that has enabled us to make informed decisions. · Mrs Lily-Anne Fernandes-Ringera, a past Secretary of the GWS is re-joining our Committee this year in the capacity of Committee Member. · Mr John Fernandes who is the longest serving member of the GWS Management Committee over the past years and whose foresight has resulted in the GWS purchasing two 3 bedroom flats in Thika. This year our Committee aims to pass the K.Shs. 2,000,000/- net profit mark and we appeal for support from each and everyone from our Communtiy. We have various exciting events lined up for this year and look forward to seeing you all at our functions. God bless you and your families. Christo De SaChairman SAVE THE DATE : Goa Day Sunday 19thAugust 2012 Seniors Day Sunday 23rdSeptember 2012 GWS Anniversary Dance Saturday 13thOctober 2012 GWS Annual Football Shield November 2012 Members who would like to share articles, notifications etc are requested to send their news to gwsnew...@gmail.com For members who have been shared their news with usstay posted for our upcoming newsletter! GWS EDITORIAL TEAM.
[Goanet] Fwd: Song for the day
Harry Jameshttp://www.youtube.com/artist/Harry_James?feature=watch_video_title Helen Forrest - It´s been a long, long time http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EE9kW_A3yWE g -- DEV BOREM KORUM Gabe Menezes.
[Goanet] The Prayers of Orphans
As expected Frederick feels the need to make convoluted comments on relatively simple matters to show he has an opinion on everything. FN: This does sound good, and leaves us with a warm, fuzzy feeling. A tribute to the dear departed AND a meal for the poor. Sounds like one of those win-win situations that neo-liberal capitalism keeps reminding us about. CP: Neo-liberal capitalism? What's that? Is it connected to anti-Semitism? Will it somehow be connected anyway? I was talking about wasteful and unnecessary expenditure related to deaths, specifically Death/Condolence/Anniversary announcements. - FN: But just for the sake of debate, may I ask: * Should the same principle apply in every case where we could cut out the middle-man. Or is there some other principle on which we make the decision? CP: Who said anything about eliminating a middle-man? There always is a middleman. In this case the middlemen are the caterer, the transporter of food, the vendors of stationery items, vendors of beverages, the nuns... FN: * Do we see our newspapers as serving society today, or not? Or is it a mixed bag? * If they aren't serving society, is it because they are making too much money in advertising? Or is the crisis actually traceable to somewhere else (i.e. they're too dependent on big advertisers, cover prices of newspapers have not grown over the years so readers barely matter now, readers are not influential enough in keeping check on the system, growing political and/or industrial control over our media, the rise of a class of professionals within the media whose interests may not tally with those of the wider society, etc, etc?) CP: Where is all this coming from? I spoke about giving to the needy instead of feeding greedy publishers. - FN: As you know, I've been living off the media (in a way) for the past quarter century. At the same time, I have a love-hate relationship with the Fourth Estate (or should we say Froth Estate, as it is increasingly turning out to be?) CP: And (in a way) I am part of the advertising industry and so by arguing the case for smaller (or no) Death/Condolence/Anniversary adverts I am hurting my own industry. That is not the point. It's the principle. There's nothing wrong with advertising when it serves an ethical purpose -commercial or otherwise. A Death Notice or even an Anniversary Notice is a way of disseminating information. Notice the little 'Friends and relatives accept this as the ONLY intimation' at the bottom of every Goan Death advert? That is a bloody joke. The friends and relatives who matter have been informed by phone, email, Facebook, what-have-you? The newspaper advertisement is not for them, but for the general public and those who might have been missed out. Now when you release a huge advertisement, as opposed to a small one, what additional information are you conveying? That you are rich? That you want to convey you are in some way superior? Or that the deceased was superior? Will more 'friends and relatives' come to the Mass if there are bigger and more advertisements? A well written obituary that speaks of the deceased and his life and achievements would be far more appreciated and cost nothing. Send it to GoaNet and Goan Voice UK and GoaWorld and every Goan in the world will see it. And those who are not networked are not coming for the Mass anyway. And what about Condolence adverts? What do they convey and to who? They inform the public that so-and-so was beloved by so-and-so and will be missed. Can't that be conveyed in a cheaper and more efficient fashion directly to the family of the deceased? Most important can't all the monies spent on these huge ego-fulfilling adverts be better spent on doing some charity on behalf of the deceased? I have had many people who have written in saying that they have left specific instructions to their next of kin that no money should be spent on such big advertisements and wasteful expenditures. Hats off to them! -- FN: Some of us journalists put together a book called *In Black and White*, which is available as a free download in the interest of public debate: http://www.gutenberg.org/files/11523/11523.txt Keep in mond however, that this is still ajournalists'-eye-view perspective of the debate. Citizens' voices on the media are yet to be adequately heard or even voiced. CP: What this has to do with Death Advertisements is beyond me but I guess Frederick can't help plugging his products - commercial or otherwise. - FN: Being the contrarian that I am, let me point out however that even if media payments can be small in this part of the globe, my work there has created enough of a surplus to allow me the time to focus on issues I love working on. In that sense, I would not say an advert in the media is necessarily a waste of money-that-could-be-put-to-better-use. What I would agree is that our media has a long, long, long way to go before they
Re: [Goanet] [Photo Blog by Rajan Parrikar] Goan Fish-Curry-Rice
Rajan P. Parrikar wrote: Goa's poet laureate, the late Bakibab Borkar said it best1: Please Sir, God of Death Don't make it my turn today, not today There's fish curry for dinner. -- Rajan P. Parrikar, While king fish curry is what you and me will be eating in heaven, there is a Goan dish that is above this. Yes, you have guessed correctly. The food of the Gods, Shark Ambot Tik. Am looking forward to finding a picture here. Mervyn201
[Goanet] FIRST EVER KONKANI MUSICAL SHOW IN USA WITH LORNA AGNELO
Hi Goemkar Entertainment presents the first ever Konkani Musical Show, a tribute to Goa's musical legends, The Late Chris Perry and The Late Alfred Rose along with Goa's Nightingale Lorna and Agnelo Fernandes in Detroit, Michigan. USA. This show is produced by Agnelo Fernandes for the Goan Organization of America (GOA) on the occasion of the Goan Convention 2012 in Detroit. Please pass this to your friends and family in the United States. We hope to see people from the neighboring states to watch this rare event. Best Wishes Goemkar Entertainment.
Re: [Goanet] The Lion Roars: Tony de Mello 25 Years On
I enjoyed this article on Goanet, Luis. It was 1978 (probably) and I was on my first holiday back in India from Qatar. Although from Bombay, I always make a beeline to Goa. I waded through the shallow waters to Baga from the Calangute side and stepped in at the Retreat Center atop the hill. There was I think, Anthony D'Mello giving a discourse on the Christian meaning of life. I forgot all about going to stretch my legs on Baga beach and instead spent an hour or two, listening to him, totally absorbed. Having studied at Xaviers school and College in Bombay, I was no stranger to Jesuit thinking, but here to my mind was a remarkable Jesuit. I am sorry I did not pursue his writings from then on. Roland. Toronto. On Thu, Jun 28, 2012 at 5:00 AM, Luis Vas luissr...@gmail.com wrote: The Lion Roars: Tony de Mello 25 Years On By Luis S. R. Vas
[Goanet] Some pics - fields, Mangoes, beach etc
Fields: At Cansaulim http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk47/7465630540/sizes/l/in/photostream/ Goa-Velha Sojikode Merces Road http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk47/7436102742/sizes/l/in/photostream/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk47/7436105604/sizes/l/in/photostream/ Pilerne – Road through the fields http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk47/7469010170/sizes/l/in/photostream/ Students waiting for bus (at unauthorised bus stop), Bal Bhavan http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk47/7436686136/sizes/l/in/photostream/ Bhatcan on her chair Sleeping beauty http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk47/7465625672/sizes/l/in/photostream/ Ice-cream boy http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk47/7465626874/sizes/l/in/photostream/ Mosquito Racket It knocks Mosquito down, electrocutor http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk47/7465628682/sizes/l/in/photostream/ M/s Neelam 100 for 8 http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk47/7465632132/sizes/l/in/photostream/ We found these ‘Ghonttam’ on this bench http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk55/7436734036/sizes/l/in/photostream/ Sand erosion St. Inez Creek, Opp Inox http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk47/7436691980/sizes/l/in/photostream/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk47/7439755142/sizes/l/in/photostream/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk47/7436694848/sizes/l/in/photostream/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk47/7439752126/sizes/l/in/photostream/ At Panjim, the Capital city, Rickshaws are everywhere but after 9pm, not a single found. http://www.flickr.com/photos/dirtypanjim6/7439631294/sizes/l/in/photostream/ Miramar beach neglected – Black out continues Complete darkness even at the Circle http://www.flickr.com/photos/dirtypanjim6/7474459508/in/photostream http://www.flickr.com/photos/dirtypanjim6/7474464468/in/photostream/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/dirtypanjim6/7474463092/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
[Goanet] Goa news for July 1, 2012
Goa News from Google News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** Goa Investment Forum 2012 seeks to woo investors to the state - Times of India y-industry/services/travel/goa-plans-to-attract-6-mn-tourists-in-5-years/articleshow/14531300.cmsGoa plans to attract 6 mn tourists in 5 years http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNH5RScJ6punkUR4pPFOWwzquuOmAQurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/Goa-Investment-Forum-2012-seeks-to-woo-investors-to-the-state/articleshow/14530840.cms *** Goan among 5 banned in IPL spot-fixing - Herald Publications aker T P Sudhindra while also handing varying degrees of punishments to four other players including a ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNGmATEgfDtJomzWC_dQqxciQzbE2Qurl=http://oheraldo.in/News/Main%20Page%20News/Goan-among-5-banned-in-IPL-spot-fixing/61233.html *** Absconding Maharashtra doctor arrested in Goa - Times of India octor-wife-arrested-in-goa-for-murder/1018563.htmlBhandara-based doctor, wife arrested in Goa for murder http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNFfV9RnKEpkyfHSyuCyAtdbskF96Aurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Absconding-Maharashtra-doctor-arrested-in-Goa/articleshow/14536852.cms *** Goa celebrates 'Ashadhi Ekadashi' with religious fervour - Times of India mes of India'Ashadhi Ekadashi', an auspicious day in the Hindu almanac, is being celebrated in various temples of Goa on Saturday.a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNH6_KqJe7iu7YxVEAzpLa5c1ZKkIAurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Goa-celebrates-Ashadhi-Ekadashi-with-religious-fervour/articleshow/14529091.cms *** Goa looking at 12% economic growth this fiscal, says CM Manohar Parrikar - Economic Times uly and is looking at 12% expansion this fiscal following state government's clearing all debts.a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNH5qOQ8hf5iwYMFyAuM5oS1OkSfJwurl=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/goa-looking-at-12-economic-growth-this-fiscal-says-cm-manohar-parrikar/articleshow/14525556.cms *** South Goa notches up crime detection rate - Times of India 8K2QrY6M http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNFQ16iNgN1msnfaNePd9Mf559NpbQurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/South-Goa-notches-up-crime-detection-rate/articleshow/14524269.cms *** Manohar Parrikar's fellow techies to the rescue? - Times of India mes of IndiaThe conclave, with eminent IIT alumni from across the globe participating, will dwell on prioritizing, revitalizing and developing sectors that were previously neglected.a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNFMGbyFB00xY5v3VTT5IU5C0Kr4QAurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Manohar-Parrikars-fellow-techies-to-the-rescue/articleshow/14536832.cms *** 20 Goa Cricket Association clubs allege victimization - Times of India mes of IndiaJust days before the Goa Cricket Association starts its election process, 20 cricket clubs have got together and threatened to knock on the doors of justice if they are not provided with voting rights.a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNEfrV626Cw2rY2SPff7y2ikce2Obgurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/20-Goa-Cricket-Association-clubs-allege-victimization/articleshow/14536656.cms *** 'Take action against families who employ minors' - Times of India urtorim police have booked an offence against three persons, including a couple, on charges of subjecting two minor girls to harassment, torture and verbal abuse after employing them as domestic help.a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNEYuMRRuIs7BtJptIgVGAljZebLNAurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Take-action-against-families-who-employ-minors/articleshow/14536510.cms *** Goa can be hub for pharma RD: Aditi Panandikar - Times of India qRTDFgM http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNEMph6_Z-QQkStzseIOKEXOwduEDwurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Goa-can-be-hub-for-pharma-RD-Aditi-Panandikar/articleshow/14536782.cms Compiled by Goanet News Service http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php
[Goanet] Happy Canada Day
Hi Mary,
Happy Canada Day to you and to all our Goans in Canada..!
I would like to dedicate this special song from my Konkani movie 'TUM KITEM
KORTOLO ASLO?' {WHAT WOULD YOU DO?} to all you Goans in Canada,
as you celebrate Canada Day today.
Cheerz..!!
With much love,
Sharon.
[Sharon Mazarello]
http://soundcloud.com/sharon-mazarello-goa/zosso-to-surya
www.sharon-shamazfilmsgoa.blogspot.com
[Goanet] COLUMN: Sardinha out of hibernation
Sardinha out of hibernation By Nisser Dias nisserdias at gmail.com SMS to 9422437029 The Goa Congress Committee working president and Member of Parliament Francisco Sardinha seems to be waking up from his deep slumber since parliamentary elections are slated to be held in 2014. Of course he broke his hibernation for a short while during the recently concluded assembly as he was trying to get Congress nomination for his son. However when he failed he immediately attracted the principle of inertia only to wake up again this week. Addressing the media recently he blamed the Digambar Kamat led government for the party’s reversal of fortune at polls. It was like absolving himself from scenario. Being a Congressman and that too senior member, of course not a faithful one as he too deserted the party couple of times though he calls himself a faithful soldier, Sardinha should realize he too is a part and parcel of the Congress governance of the last five years. But then back stabbing comes naturally to the so called Congressmen like Francisco Sardinha who are also known to abandon the ship while it is sinking just like rats. When I say back stabbing, he blamed his colleagues when he lost to Alex Reginaldo Lourenco in 2007. This week for the Congress debacle he blames mistakes of the Digambar Kamat led coalition government. Surprising this same controversial politician was responsible for defecting and bringing BJP to power in Goa. Does he have an explanation for that? Today he blames the erstwhile Digambar Kamat government for mistakes like Regional Plan 2021. I want to ask the south Goa Member of Parliament what held him back from advising the government against notifying it. What held him back from impressing the High Command about the possible fallout if regional plan 2021 was notified before elections? It is alleged that the High Command subtly managed to delay tabling of the Shah Commission report on mining so that it would not expose the misdeeds of the Congress government during elections. Thus holding back notification of RP 2021 would not be a big deal for the High Command. But it would surely mean blocking huge amounts of illegal money for the MLAs, MPs and ministers. Having said that I wonder why former chief minister of Goa Francisco Sardinha and one of the first ministers allegedly involved in a scandal (marks) limits the Congress downfall to Regional Plan 2021. What about mining, promoting family raj? Infact Sardinha was very vociferous in denying that his party was adopting ‘Family Raj’, which has cost the Congress as many as 6 seats, that is because he was trying to corner a Congress ticket for his son. But that is Sardinha who thinks his ‘Olah!!!’ can do the magic and bring the Congress government to power. South Goa member of Parliament has gone on to say that he will seek a special package to the tune of Rs 1000 crores to construct a new Zuari bridge. Suddenly how has Sardinha’s ‘tubelight’ flickered on, I wonder? Is it because the chief minister has made budgetary provisions for a new Zuari bridge to be constructed within three years. Why did the MP not realise that the existing bridge was weak and that there was an urgent need to construct a new one. This is because Congress MLAs, ministers and MPs do not do their homework. They want others to do their thinking. It would not be out of place to say that the Congress politician are a personified example of our government servants who do not want to work but want to avail all the benefits and perks of the office. Almost a couple of years have passed since Francisco Sardinha has been elected to the parliament. Why did he not think of a new Zuari bridge all this while? He did not care to ask his government at the centre to disburse money for it, nor did he impress upon Congress led government in the state the need to construct a new bridge. It is only now since Manohar Parrikar has shown the way that this congress south Goa MP wants to steal the idea and claim credit for it. That apart Sardinha wants to again run to Delhi with an alms bowl and beg for money. Why does he not appreciate chief minister’s efforts and courage to claim that his government will build the bridge with finances generated in the state? It is well known that finance is not Francisco Sardinha’s forte. Just to remind my readers during his tenure as chief minister he had the opportunity to submit one budget in the assembly. Ironically that budget was prepared by Manohar Parrikar who was not even a minister at that time. Former chief minister Sardinha just presented or rather read it in the House – maybe without even understanding the nuances and nitty-gritties of what he was reading. Congress politicians have made it a tradition to be in power but not to apply their mind to bring about development for betterment of the society. They look at projects which give them benefits. They are least
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