[Goanet-News] The Sandy Hook Song I Wanna Know by Aubert Fernandes (Sharjah)
A YouTube link to the song by Aubert, the St. Mary’s Choir (Sharjah) Director. Please comment on the site and send it to as many friends as you can. Thanks to Maria at Alhathboor for the link. ** ** http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BQUY8b1LdH0
[Goanet-News] Goa news for January 16, 2013
Goa News from Google News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** India protests in Goa after rape of schoolgirl - BBC News ear-old girl was raped in a school toilet on Monday. Goa police chief Kishan Kumar told the BBC that an investigation into the incident was under way. The headmistress has been ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNG8UPtOmq8CKS5CsJ9FL-vAim1M1Aurl=http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-21022478 *** Miners in Goa demand resumption of work - NitiCentral nd-nation/protest-in-panaji-over-halting-of-mining-in-goa/articleshow/18030870.cmsProtest in Panaji over halting of mining in Goa http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNFIhDbRfv9DCb8ImZo0ImZTKvGpDQurl=http://www.niticentral.com/2013/01/miners-in-goa-demand-resumption-of-work.html *** Chennai man holidaying in Goa murdered in scuffle - Times of India ear-old city-based automobile firm executive on a holiday was stabbed to death in a scuffle with bouncers (security personnel) at a beach shack at Colva in Goa on Sunday night. Police said G Madan was part of a 15-member touring party ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNEr3Qcy2KPbvFJrVo2VX0yGdOTfCQurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/Chennai-man-holidaying-in-Goa-murdered-in-scuffle/articleshow/18040190.cms *** Thousands protest in Goa after girl raped in school toilet - NDTV ear-old girl was raped in a school toilet, sparking fresh outrage following a deadly gang-rape on a bus. Crowds began gathering outside the Deepvihar High School in the city of Vasco ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNH_6qa4NGLHrGeHLR4SQAyWtZK3MQurl=http://www.ndtv.com/article/india/thousands-protest-in-goa-after-girl-raped-in-school-toilet-317708 *** Farhan Akhtar to perform live on stage in Goa - India Today dia TodayBollywood actor Farhan Akhtar is returning to the live stage after a gap of almost two years to perform for Channel V's Nokia Indiafest college festival in Goa and the actor filmmaker is looking forward to have a fun time. Last time I performed was ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNFSUAQ0Q2W91j2qwYR0ehteilVDYAurl=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/farhan-akhtar-to-perform-live-on-stage-in-goa/1/242350.html *** Ducati Monster 795 travelogue to Goa - Zigwheels.com (press release) (blog) (subscription) igit figures for most part of the ride, enabling me to complete Pune-Goa-Pune ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNEzt7rY3M1zg9YOadROI69W-pekbQurl=http://www.zigwheels.com/news-features/features/ducati-monster-795-travelogue-to-goa/15362/ *** Goa state commission for protection of child rights issues directives to cops - Times of India mes of IndiaPANAJI: The Goa state commission for protection of child rights ( GSCPCR) has issued a host of directions to police authorities in view of the Vasco incident wherein a seven year old girl was alleged raped in her school on Monday. The GSCPCR has issued ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNHp1ZlAEUO9FksEeQLqIR3xJ9pjCAurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Goa-state-commission-for-protection-of-child-rights-issues-directives-to-cops/articleshow/18040834.cms *** Goa: an Indian gem with Portuguese flavour - Helsinki Times (subscription) OZdp4Mned=us http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNHXnICsZDp4Yopo1pS8GchgQa0j-Aurl=http://www.helsinkitimes.fi/index.php/themes/themes/travel/4955-goa-an-indian-gem-with-portuguese-flavour-2 *** Goa's oldest tourists under threat - Daily Pioneer oon casts a pale light over a desolate beach on the western coast of India. A ripple breaks the gently lapping waters as an Olive Ridley turtle emerges from the sea. She scouts the sandy beach, clumsily crawling back and forth, till she finally ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNGCNJi6PKQme5DW4S1P3FNAuxraAQurl=http://www.dailypioneer.com/columnists/item/53224-goa%E2%80%99s-oldest-tourists-under-threat.html *** Goa Carbon standalone Dec '12 sales at Rs 57.36 crore - Moneycontrol.com neycontrol.comGoa Carbon standalone Dec '12 sales at Rs 57.36 crore. Goa Carbon has reported a standalone sales turnover of Rs 57.36 crore and a net loss of Rs 1.58 crore for the quarter ended Dec '12. Source: Moneycontrol.com. Share · Tweet · Share on Tumblr ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNFYTcZY-Joa3ya6V72zIyat_gWE3wurl=http://www.moneycontrol.com/news/results/goa-carbon-standalone-dec-12-sales-at-rs-5736-crore_807981.html Compiled by Goanet News Service http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php
[Goanet] ALEXYZ Daily Cartoon (15Jan13)
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[Goanet] 7-yr-old girl raped in Vasco
7-yr-old girl raped in Vasco VASCO: Even as the gang-rape and death of a young woman in the national capital has ignited outrage at sexual violence against women and girls in the country, in a shocking incident that occurred in the port town of Vasco on Monday , a seven-year-old girl student of a popular high school located at Headland-Sada was allegedly raped by a stranger when the minor went to pay visit to the toilet during the interval session. Taking strong cognisance of the negligence on part of the school management, the Chief Minister, Mr Manohar Parrikar directed the Crime Branch team of Goa police, who are investigating into the case, to book an offence against the headmistress of the school for negligence. The Crime Branch has also registered an offence against an unknown person under Section 378 of Indian Penal Code (IPC) and Section 8 of Goa Children Act for raping a minor girl. The victim has been sent to the Goa Medical College and Hospital at Bambolim for medical examination and the report would throw more light on the case. Taking strong note of the incident, the Chief Minister directed the Director General of Police to hand over the case to the Crime Branch for further investigation. Hundreds of people including parents agitated in the school premises since afternoon when the news of the rape incident spread like wildfire in the port town. The agitated people demanded immediate arrest of the school headmistress, and the culprit who committed the rape. The Chief Minister, Mr Parrikar along with Speaker of Goa Legislative Assembly, Mr Rajendra Arlekar, the Power Minister, Mr Milind Naik, Law Commission chairman, Mr Narendra Savaikar, Vasco MLA, Mr Carlos Almeida and BJP state unit president, Mr Vinay Tendulkar rushed to the school and had talks with Crime Branch team, school management, parents and the crowd gathered at the school premises. According to the information available, the victim who is a class II student of the high school was allegedly raped by a stranger who entered the school premises during the interval session at around 10.30 am. The incident was reported in the girls’ toilet and it came to light after the victim complained to her class teacher about pain. The headmistress, taking immediate note of the incident, intimated the victim’s parents. As the parents could not be present in the school in time, the incident was later brought to the notice of the Mormugao police at around 2.30 pm. The delay in intimating the police created panic among the agitated people, who had started gathering in the school premises in the afternoon. Despite the incident occurring at around 10.30 am, the victim was made to sit in the office room of the school for about eight hours and only then was she sent to the GMC for medical examination, at around 6.15 pm. This further angered the crowd and parents who had gathered in the school. The District Collector, South, Mr N D Agarwal, Superintendent of Police, South, Mr Shekhar Prabhudessai, Superintendent of Police, Crime Branch, Mr Nilu Raut Dessai, Deputy Superintendent of Police, Crime Branch, Mr Sammy Tavares, Crime Branch, PI, Ms Sunita Sawant and other top police officials visited the school premises and immediately started the investigation process. The director of education department and other officials also visited the school. The Chief Minister, Mr Parrikar along with other officials of the police tried to calm down the agitated crowd. Hectic efforts were also made by the police to calm the crowd and stop it from entering on the first floor of the school building where the headmistress was questioned by Crime Branch officials. Finally, with the intervention of the Chief Minister, the headmistress was arrested by the police and taken to police station with a strong police posse. As the police had a hard time in controlling the agitated crowd, additional force was summoned from other police stations. Meanwhile, the Chief Minister, Mr Manohar Parrikar on Monday said that the state government would sensitise the schools in view of the security of students, mainly the girl students, in order to avoid incidents like rapes and molestations. The incident of alleged rape on a 7-year-old student of a popular high school has served as an ‘eye opener’ for the state government in providing security to the girl students. The Chief Minister, Mr Parrikar said that the school management appeared casual when it was their duty to restrict strangers from entering the school campus. The Chief Minister has asked parents to take proper care of the security of their wards. He also said that every school teacher has his or her duty to keep an eye on children and can play a key role in avoiding any kind of incidents like rape and molestation within school premises. He said that this incident is a lesson to the other schools and that it was now the duty of every parent and the school management to be
[Goanet] Hi Kanni Tum Sompoi
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[Goanet] A tribute to Shalini Mardolkar, TAG's condolence meet etc Pics and videos
A tribute to Shalini Mardolkar, TAG's condolence meet etc Shalini Mardolkar died in Bombay on 7th January 2013 I don't remember seeing Shalini bai live on stage but I heard a lot about her from others including my mother. The only time I saw her was during TAG's awards Ceremony in Dec. 2009 and that's when I tried my best to capture her on my cameras (see pics and videos below). How one can forget the song 'Dol Mhoje Bai' in 1966 film NIRMONN? I am sure, most households in Goa sing the lullaby (that sung to young children before going to sleep)including Goans settled abroad. Shalini acted more in Gujrathi and Marathi dramas than in Konkani Tiatr (Drama) and yet she left behind some unforgetable memories such as her role in J P Souzalin 'Sat dukhi' where she acted as 'Saibinn' (Our Lady). The role was so pefect that the audience in the end lined up to kiss her (Saibinn)backstage - Watch video where some speakers talk about it. Condolence Meet was organised by Tiatr Academy of Goa (TAG)On 14th Jan, 2013 at Ravindra Bhavan Black Box. Not many tiatrists attended the Condolence meet- enough publicity given in most dailies in the form of Adverts and news items (This sort of attendence is more or less the same for all such TAG's condolence meets) http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauktiatr15/8383203110/in/photostream/ I spotted Oswy Viegas, Bab Andrew, C D Silva, Cyriaco Dias, Anil-Fatima, Tomazin - Irene, Wilson-Sharon, Willy (Luiza) and a few others.If we take off TAG staff, and 1-2 Cameramen,the remaining figure would be less than 20. Its strange but true. blog http://joegoauk-konkani-tiatr-vcds-films.blogspot.in/2013/01/a-tribute-to-shalini-mardolkar-tags.html Some pics and Videos Paying homage Floral Tribute http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauktiatr15/8381912239/in/photostream/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauktiatr15/8381918443/in/photostream/ Speakers.. Tomazinho Cardozo http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauktiatr15/8383097834/in/photostream Fatima D’souza http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauktiatr15/8381910921/in/photostream Cyriaco Dias http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauktiatr15/8382994566/in/photostream/ Anil Kumar http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauktiatr15/8382994904/in/photostream/ Wilson Mazarello (wilmix)http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauktiatr15/8381915037/in/photostream/ Joe Rose http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauktiatr15/8382999448/in/photostream/ Shalini Mardolka rhttp://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauktiatr15/8383000860/in/photostream/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauktiatr15/8383001340/in/photostream/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauktiatr15/8383004140/in/photostream/ Joe Rose and Prince Jacob http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauktiatr15/8383002244/in/photostream/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauktiatr15/8383003118/in/photostream/ Video – Condolence meet 2003 Wilson Mazarello (Wilmix), Anil Kumar, Cyriaco Dias, Tomazin Cardozo, Fatima, Joe Rose, Prince Jacob speaking http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8pLb4mjJuq0 File pics from Dec 2009 http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauktiatr4/4185340552/in/photostream/ with awardees http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauktiatr4/4184504543/sizes/l/in/photostream/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauktiatr4/4185264212/in/photostream/ with Sabina and Marcus Vaz http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauktiatr4/4184505343/in/photostream/ With Roseferns http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauktiatr4/4184505829/in/photostream/ With Anil Kumar http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauktiatr4/4185266868/in/photostream/ With Pai Tiatrist Picture http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauktiatr4/4185267334/in/photostream/ in Herald http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauktiatr4/4191235867/sizes/l/in/photostream/ Videos: http://joegoauk-konkani-tiatr-vcds-films.blogspot.in/2013/01/a-tribute-to-shalini-mardolkar-tags.html 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
Re: [Goanet] Zanzibar
delima francis wrote: In departing, I would reiterate my my challenge to anyone with sufficient knowledge of Zanzibar in colonial times to convince me that the British administration there was capable to taking any action or institute any measure that the Sultan objected to! as I have yet to receive a cogent response to that. Francis Delima, The British abandoned Zanzibar 50 years ago. The method used in governing, i.e. with or without the Sultan's objections, led to a revolution the moment they left. This was not a Sultan who was in touch with the populace. Maybe he did not or could not object enough. Anyhow, his actions or in-actions cost him his throne. If the 'Sultanic objected' method used in governing Zanzibar is to be remembered, hopefully it will only be for the purpose of not repeating the same blunders again. Anyone who experienced the objections, or even the graces of the Sultan's influence in Zanzibar, would also remember the political sham that led to independence. Here is part of the Wikipedia entry: In January 1961, as part of the process of decolonisation, the island's British authorities drew up constituencies and held democratic elections. Both the ASP and the ZNP won 11 of the available 22 seats in Zanzibar's Parliament, so further elections were held in June with the number of seats increased to 23. The ZNP entered into a coalition with the Zanzibar and Pemba People's Party (ZPPP) and this time took 13 seats, while the ASP, despite receiving the most votes, won just 10. Electoral fraud was suspected by the ASP and civil disorder broke out, resulting in 68 deaths. To maintain control, the coalition government banned the more radical opposition parties, filled the civil service with its own appointees, and politicised the police. For those interested in the whole article, here is the link. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zanzibar_Revolution Sadly, the 'Sultanic objected' government got replaced by one that was infinitely worse. My interest in Zanzibar's governance is more focused on the future or what kind of government comes next. In short, will an East African Federation provide investment opportunities or a worse system of government than the current one? Lastly, I invite you to join the Tanzanite Goan net group. You will definitely find people there who experienced colonial rule in Zanzibar and you may even find people with views more compatible to yours. Mervyn
[Goanet] The Sandy Hook Song I Wanna Know by Aubert Fernandes (Sharjah)
A YouTube link to the song by Aubert, the St. Mary’s Choir (Sharjah) Director. Please comment on the site and send it to as many friends as you can. Thanks to Maria at Alhathboor for the link. ** ** http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BQUY8b1LdH0
[Goanet] PRESS INVITE FOR SATURDAY, JANUARY 19- SATYAGRAHA MARCH AT 9.30 A.M. AT HOLY CROSS, CHARKOP TO P/NORTH WARD OFFICE
SAVE OUR LAND [SOUL TEAM ] c/o Our Lady of Assumption Church, M.G. Road, Kandivali West, Mumbai 400 067. PRESS INVITE TO THE MEDIA: 15/ 01/13 RE: SATYAGRAHA MARCH ON SATURDAY, 19 JANUARY at 9.30 a.m. from Holy Cross, Asmita Jyoti Society, Charkop, Marve Road, Malad WEST to the P/North Ward Office . Delegation will hand over a memorandum to the Asst. Municipal Commissioner OUR DEMANDS..! PERMANENTLY WITHDRAW NOTICES OF ACQUISITION!!! ST. JOSEPH HIGH SCHOOL GROUNDS. OUR LADY OF ASSUMPTION CHURCH, KANDIVALI. ST. ANTHONYS CHURCH, MALWANI. ALLOT LAND FOR CEMETRY ON THE EASTERN SIDE OF THE WESTERN SUBURBS. Dear Madam / Sir, Thank you for the coverage of these issues thus far. SOUL Delegation along with Shri Julio Rebeiro had met with Shri Sitaram Kunte, Municipal Commissioner on December 20th. Mr. Kunte had promised the delegation that he would do the site visits at the above two places and then convey his decision to us. The visit is yet to happen. We will continue our agitation till these issues are resolved. We would request you to depute your Reporter / Cameraman to cover the Satyagraha March, the details reflected above. Please request your Reporter to contact the undersigned or Mr. Alex Dmello -9821139523 in case of any information. The Rally is being supported by The Bombay Catholic Sabha, Sahar Citizens' Forum, St. John the Baptist Church Save Committee, Watchdog Foundation and several NGO's and activists. We are expecting a large turnout for this event. Thank you for your support once again. Thank you, warm regards, Dolphy D'souza Spokesperson. Save our Land [SOUL TEAM ] Cell: 9820226227
[Goanet] China trade.
I am not sure if they buy from us in a balance. Certainly out of balance is the military spending inflicted on India, and now the Phillipines and Japan. Karwar's base has cost a fortune, even as we watch our fish disappear into the large holds of their trawlers. eric. From: Frederick FN Noronha फ्रेड्रिक नोरोन्या *فريدريك نورونيا fredericknoronha@g. Doc, all this put together is probably still not as bad as having to live with the ignominy of Capitalism exported from Communist China... FN
Re: [Goanet] A tribute to Shalini Mardolkar, TAG's condolence meet etc Pics and videos
Hi Joe, Thanks for the extensive coverage of the TAG meeting held at Ravindra Bhavan in Margao to condole the death of Shalini. Shalini added grace, beauty and dignity to Konkani film and tiatr. Regards. Joel.
[Goanet] 'Goemkar' Public Meeting at Lohia Maidan, Margao
New front formed to Save Dabolim Airport and to ensure 'Goemkar' First Public meeting at Lohia Maidan Margao 15.1.2013 It was to start at 4.30pm but started around 5.40pm However, some Tiatrists Marcus Vaz, Lawry Travasso, Francis de Tuem, Sidhanath Buyao etc sang some songs The Crowd http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk64/8383429725/sizes/l/in/photostream/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk64/8383436611/sizes/l/in/photostream/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk64/8384515576/sizes/l/in/photostream/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk64/8383437589/sizes/l/in/photostream/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk64/8383432887/sizes/l/in/photostream/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk64/8383435711/sizes/l/in/photostream/ Centre stage Fatorda MLA Vijay Sardesai, Adv. Aires Rodrigues, Dr. Francisco Colaco etc http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk64/8384518064/in/photostream/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk64/8384518628/in/photostream/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk64/8384519204/in/photostream/ I minute silence to mark respect (opinion poll fathers) http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk64/8384513048/in/photostream http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk64/8384516242/sizes/l/in/photostream/ Following names were called out to take the centre stage (I may have missed about 5) Sandeep Khambli Serafin Cota (Hotels Association) Adv. John Monteiro (cuncolim) Prasad Gaunkar (Sanguem) Mohandas Lolienkar (Lolien) Monica Dias (ex councillor ) Bishud Temudo (Ex Zila) Maria Rebello (Zila Parishad) Akbar Mulah (all goa Muslims association) Remedious Rebello (Leader, ST Community) Pradeep Kacodkar (chartered Accountant) Dr. Babita Angle Adv. Ashok Naik (Dabolim) Raul Pereira (Quepem) Doris Texeira (Councillor) Joseph Vaz (Rachol) Ajay (Ponda) Simon Rebello (Canacoan) Gonzak Rebello (Margao) Peter Ferrao Baba shah (ZP) Nolan antao (Student leader) Cleofas Dias (ZP) Kushali velip Martha Cardozo (Councillor) Maria Miranda (ZP) Devindr Kenkre (Cortalim) Michael Gracias (jivit) Saifulah Khan (Vasco) Tara Kerkar Aires Rodrigues Adwin ex Sarpanch (Quelosim) Brian Pegado Manohar Naik (Curchorem) Satendra Kambli (Pernem) Nevidade D’Costa (Taxi Association) Dr. Francisco Colaco MLA Vijay Sardesai 'Vijay tum aage badho, hum tumhare saath hai' Sadly, we could not wait till the end of the meeting and left 6.30pm Had some work to do at Panjim 7.30pm 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] Zanzibar
Oh dear, oh dear, dear Goanetters! In my last contribution yesterday, I did undertake to make that one my last contribution on this subject but alas in light of Mervyn Lobo's somewhat feeble and disjointed attempt to rise to the challenge I presented at the commencement of our conversation and more so the pathetic offer of a tuition from Wikipedia, obliges me to respond, hopefully, for the final time. Else we run the risk of boring Goanetters unduly. Besides, however dear the subject may be to the two of us, it really does not merit this much print coverage. Whilst Wikipedia is an interesting, quick, convenient and helpful information source and is often the first port of call when one seeks an immediate reference point, it is important to remember that the information presented therein is often highly subjective, written as it is by contributors of their own volition. I personally really do not require to refer to Wikipedia for information on the background to Zanzibar's African Revolution given my background, my early, deep and abiding interest in all matters relating to that archipelago, and my own Master's dissertation on the subject of the Revolution. Whilst it might be suggested that my dissertation also reflects a subjective point of view, I would respond that academic dissertations are required to conform to rigorous rules, monitored scrupulously by tutors. Accordingly, for every bit of information included in that work, I was required to quote a source (primary or otherwise). Whilst I was permitted to include some information from the copious notes I brought with me from Zanzibar, I had to satisfy my tutor at every turn regarding the bona fides of that information, before it was accepted. The dissertation appends a reasonably-sized list of published sources and, over the years, I have amassed a modestly significant library on all aspects relating to Zanzibar, including various parts of its history. So, thank you, but I shall defer on Wikipedia for this purpose! Mervyn's latest (and hopefully also last) contribution on this just subject singularly fails to respond to my challenge. His latest post is but a motley collection of incoherent comments and assertions that stray from the central issue under discussion namely, his initial charge that the Sultan of Zanzibar was a puppet of the British, a notion that I rebutted at the very start, given my understanding of what a puppet must represent. Having revisited his various and disparate comments in all his posts on the subject (greater fool me for doing this!), I have failed to detect any coherence to support, let alone justify, his initial assertion. What have the now defunct concept of 'Divine Right to Rule', the Scottish Referendum, the unproven charge of electoral gerrymandering in Zanzibar in the 1960s, the Zanzibar Revolution and the many other disjointed comments got to do with whether or not the Sultan was a puppet? With good wishes to Mervyn, I rest my case! Francis de Lima
[Goanet] Goa news for January 16, 2013
Goa News from Google News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** India protests in Goa after rape of schoolgirl - BBC News ear-old girl was raped in a school toilet on Monday. Goa police chief Kishan Kumar told the BBC that an investigation into the incident was under way. The headmistress has been ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNG8UPtOmq8CKS5CsJ9FL-vAim1M1Aurl=http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-21022478 *** Miners in Goa demand resumption of work - NitiCentral nd-nation/protest-in-panaji-over-halting-of-mining-in-goa/articleshow/18030870.cmsProtest in Panaji over halting of mining in Goa http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNFIhDbRfv9DCb8ImZo0ImZTKvGpDQurl=http://www.niticentral.com/2013/01/miners-in-goa-demand-resumption-of-work.html *** Chennai man holidaying in Goa murdered in scuffle - Times of India ear-old city-based automobile firm executive on a holiday was stabbed to death in a scuffle with bouncers (security personnel) at a beach shack at Colva in Goa on Sunday night. Police said G Madan was part of a 15-member touring party ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNEr3Qcy2KPbvFJrVo2VX0yGdOTfCQurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/Chennai-man-holidaying-in-Goa-murdered-in-scuffle/articleshow/18040190.cms *** Thousands protest in Goa after girl raped in school toilet - NDTV ear-old girl was raped in a school toilet, sparking fresh outrage following a deadly gang-rape on a bus. Crowds began gathering outside the Deepvihar High School in the city of Vasco ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNH_6qa4NGLHrGeHLR4SQAyWtZK3MQurl=http://www.ndtv.com/article/india/thousands-protest-in-goa-after-girl-raped-in-school-toilet-317708 *** Farhan Akhtar to perform live on stage in Goa - India Today dia TodayBollywood actor Farhan Akhtar is returning to the live stage after a gap of almost two years to perform for Channel V's Nokia Indiafest college festival in Goa and the actor filmmaker is looking forward to have a fun time. Last time I performed was ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNFSUAQ0Q2W91j2qwYR0ehteilVDYAurl=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/farhan-akhtar-to-perform-live-on-stage-in-goa/1/242350.html *** Ducati Monster 795 travelogue to Goa - Zigwheels.com (press release) (blog) (subscription) igit figures for most part of the ride, enabling me to complete Pune-Goa-Pune ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNEzt7rY3M1zg9YOadROI69W-pekbQurl=http://www.zigwheels.com/news-features/features/ducati-monster-795-travelogue-to-goa/15362/ *** Goa state commission for protection of child rights issues directives to cops - Times of India mes of IndiaPANAJI: The Goa state commission for protection of child rights ( GSCPCR) has issued a host of directions to police authorities in view of the Vasco incident wherein a seven year old girl was alleged raped in her school on Monday. The GSCPCR has issued ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNHp1ZlAEUO9FksEeQLqIR3xJ9pjCAurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Goa-state-commission-for-protection-of-child-rights-issues-directives-to-cops/articleshow/18040834.cms *** Goa: an Indian gem with Portuguese flavour - Helsinki Times (subscription) OZdp4Mned=us http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNHXnICsZDp4Yopo1pS8GchgQa0j-Aurl=http://www.helsinkitimes.fi/index.php/themes/themes/travel/4955-goa-an-indian-gem-with-portuguese-flavour-2 *** Goa's oldest tourists under threat - Daily Pioneer oon casts a pale light over a desolate beach on the western coast of India. A ripple breaks the gently lapping waters as an Olive Ridley turtle emerges from the sea. She scouts the sandy beach, clumsily crawling back and forth, till she finally ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNGCNJi6PKQme5DW4S1P3FNAuxraAQurl=http://www.dailypioneer.com/columnists/item/53224-goa%E2%80%99s-oldest-tourists-under-threat.html *** Goa Carbon standalone Dec '12 sales at Rs 57.36 crore - Moneycontrol.com neycontrol.comGoa Carbon standalone Dec '12 sales at Rs 57.36 crore. Goa Carbon has reported a standalone sales turnover of Rs 57.36 crore and a net loss of Rs 1.58 crore for the quarter ended Dec '12. Source: Moneycontrol.com. Share · Tweet · Share on Tumblr ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNFYTcZY-Joa3ya6V72zIyat_gWE3wurl=http://www.moneycontrol.com/news/results/goa-carbon-standalone-dec-12-sales-at-rs-5736-crore_807981.html Compiled by Goanet News Service http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php
Re: [Goanet] Goans forced to be bharatis
Bosco, Could you please transalate for the sake of us non-Hindi speaking goans the last phrase of your missive... Ajeeb hai ye Goa ke log . Was it a statement made by the then federal PM J.Nehru ? - Original Message - From: Bosco D bos...@gmail.com To: goa...@goanet.org Sent: Tuesday, January 15, 2013 12:05 AM Subject: Re: [Goanet] Goans forced to be bharatis -Original Message- From: Dr. Ferdinando dos Reis Falcão And lastly, Salazar's dictatorial regime prevailed also in proper Portugal; neither Spain nor France liberated it. The Portuguese themselves did it and became democratic. RESPONSE: Perhaps it is being suggested above that 13 years later, the Portuguese took a page from the Goan/Indian playbook and purged the dictator. No apothecary's prescription was required. Ajeeb hai ye Goa ke log!!! - B
[Goanet] [Photo Blog by Rajan Parrikar] Village Green
Photo Blog by Rajan Parrikar has posted a new item, 'Village Green' A Goan passion. Taken while passing through the village of Savoi-Verem on a monsoon afternoon. You may view the latest post at http://www.parrikar.com/blog/2013/01/16/village-green/ Best regards, Rajan P. Parrikar parri...@yahoo.com
[Goanet] ALEXYZ Daily Cartoon (16Jan13)
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[Goanet] Goans forced to be bharatis
Victor Rangel-Ribeiro vrangelrib at yahoo.com Mon Jan 14 09:12:21 PST 2013 wrote: Dear Dr. Ferdinando dos Reis Falcao, Was it not unjustified when we were forced to become Portuguese, in an overseas province no less, through Salazar's fiat? Regards, Victor COMMENT: My Dear Victor, can you cite what was the prejudice? Because I am really unaware. Do you require to know what prejudice caused to Goans by imposing Bharati Nationality? Dr. Ferdinando dos Reis Falcão.
Re: [Goanet] Goans forced to be bharatis
Dear Victor, In 1757, King Joseph I of Portugal issued a decree penned by his prime minister, the Marquês de Pombal, granting the Portuguese citizenship and representation to all subjects in the Portuguese Indies. The enclaves of Goa, Damão, Diu, Dadra and Nagar Haveli became collectively known as the Estado da Índia Portuguesa, and had representation in the Portuguese Corte (later, parliament). As you probably know, Dr. Francisco Luis Gomes, whose staute you will find at a park in Campal, was one of the representatives for Estado da India Portuguesa in the Potuguese Cortes from 1861 to 1869. The last ones to represent Goa in Portuguese Parliament were Purxotama Quenim and Sócrates da Costa. Thus the residents of the Estado da India Portuguesa had full citizenship of Portugal, much, much before Antonio Oliveira de Salazar was a twinkle in his parents eyes. And Goans had elections much before the Indians in the Indian Republic had, going from an article The First Elections in Goa by Lourdes Bravo da Costa, published last Jan 13 on Navhind Times Panorama (http://www.navhindtimes.in/panorama/first-elections-goa ). Also, bear in mind that the decree granting full citizenship of Portugal to the residents of the Estado da India Portuguesa (Portuguese State of India) was a couple of decades before the Boston Tea Party of 1773. And what was furore in America about? Does No taxation without representation ring a bell? What you are spouting, is the Nehruvian assumption. Because British India never had such privileges of parliamentary representation in Britain, Nehru assumed that Goans were only ayahs, butlers, and cooks (I believe he made such a statement to a newspaper reporter when asked why the majority of Goans were not protesting against the Portuguese). He ignored the hundreds of able administrators, judges and doctors who were serving Portugal in the Metropole and all overseas territories. The term Salazar used, Overseas Province, would be much the same that the British would use with relation to the Falklands, and the US with Hawaii and Alaska. I reiterate that Salazar had nothing to do with the fact that Goans are Portuguese citizens, or that Goa was an overseas province. Goa was the Estado da India Portuguesa since 1757; the Republic of India was born in 1947 (really speaking, the Republic was formed in 1950), when the ancient Bharat was split in 3 (could be 4, if Lanka is taken into account). Cheers, Gabriel. From: Victor Rangel-Ribeiro vrangel...@yahoo.com To: estb. 1994!Goa's premiere mailing list goanet@lists.goanet.org Sent: Tuesday, 15 January 2013 4:12 AM Subject: Re: [Goanet] Goans forced to be bharatis Dear Dr. Ferdinando dos Reis Falcao, Was it not unjustified when we were forced to become Portuguese, in an overseas province no less, through Salazar's fiat? Regards, Victor --- On Thu, 1/10/13, Dr. Ferdinando dos Reis Falcão drferdina...@hotmail.com wrote: From: Dr. Ferdinando dos Reis Falcão drferdina...@hotmail.com Subject: [Goanet] Goans forced to be bharatis To: goa...@goanet.org goa...@goanet.org Date: Thursday, January 10, 2013, 3:44 PM Is it not Goans forced to be someone, other than what one is; Unjustified? Read here what the President said: http://www.dn.pt/inicio/opiniao/interior.aspx?content_id=1605529 Dr. Ferdinando dos Reis Falcão.
[Goanet] Asia’s rise, how and when (TEDIndia)
Hans Roslings esperiences in India. http://www.gapminder.org/videos/hans-rosling-asias-rise-ted-india/
[Goanet] Filip (Philip) Cosme Antonio Abreu passing
With great sadness we inform you of the passing of: Fiipe (Philip) Cosme Antonio Abreu on January 10, 2013 at the age of 76. He is survived by his wife Maria, daughter Peg, her husband Damian and two bright and beautiful grand-daughters Sara and Katherine. Visitation will be held on Friday, January 18, 2013 from 9am to 1pm with a Rosary at 11:30am at the White and Day Mortuary located at 3215 Sepulveda Blvd., Manhattan Beach, CA, 90266. A mass will be held at American Martyrs Catholic Church on Friday, January 18, 2013 at 2pm. The church's address is 624 15th Street, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266. There will also be a reception at the Sister Brigid and Brendan Room on the Church grounds following mass. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the HOUSE OF YAHWEH at www.hoy-southbay.org[hoy-southbay.org] Maria Abreu's phone# 310-546-1574 and email is mariaabrey...@hotmail.com Peg Mooney's email is pegmoo...@hotmail.com and phone # is 310-469-3926. Please visit for additional information: http://www.lafuneral.com/obituary?id=1162255name=Filipe+Abreu[lafuneral.com] Donovan Rodrigues GOA President
Re: [Goanet] [Goanet-News] The Sandy Hook Song I Wanna Know by Aubert Fernandes (Sharjah)
Thank you! Kind of you fredericknoro...@gmail.com from Goa. With much appreciation to get an email from Goa, where my first cousin Bridget Fernandez went to her eternal reward, on 13th January, 2013. With a prayer for Bridget and thanks for your email from Goa. Gratefully, maxiholyspi...@yahoo.com From: Frederick FN Noronha फ्रेड्रिक नोरोन्या *فريدريك نورونيا fredericknoro...@gmail.com To: Goa's premiere mailing list, estb. 1994! goanet@lists.goanet.org Sent: Tuesday, January 15, 2013 6:30 AM Subject: [Goanet-News] The Sandy Hook Song I Wanna Know by Aubert Fernandes (Sharjah) A YouTube link to the song by Aubert, the St. Mary’s Choir (Sharjah) Director. Please comment on the site and send it to as many friends as you can. Thanks to Maria at Alhathboor for the link. ** ** http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BQUY8b1LdH0
[Goanet] Social revolution needed for checking crime against women
Hi Fred, As suggested by you, here's my opinion piece. The following article appeared in the Hindustan Times dated 13 January, 2013 Social revolutions can begin only at home The savage gangrape of a 23-year-old Delhi woman last month sparked public outrage and shamed us as a nation. Now, adding to our disgust are the insensitive remarks of leaders who should know better. For instance, Gujarat godman Asaram sanctimoniously declared that the victim was equally to blame because she had not addressed the rapists as ‘brother’ and pleaded with them to let her go. Abu Azmi advised women to observe a dress code and stay at home after dark. In the recent past we had other shocking crimes, and similar biased comments and decisions. Within days of a teenage girl being molested by an unruly group of men outside a bar last year in Guwahati, the male-dominated council of a village in Uttar Pradesh banned young women from using cell phones or appearing in public with uncovered heads so that they wouldn’t acquire loose morals. Some months ago, when a young legal professional was murdered in her flat in Mumbai for resisting a rape attempt by her building’s security guard, there were murmurs about how women should dress conservatively to prevent men from lusting after them. Such responses not only unjustly blame female victims instead of keeping the focus on condemning the perpetrators of the crime, but also point to the deep-rooted patriarchal biases in our society. In almost every instance of violence against women, it is their freedom that is questioned, and this is what forms the crux of all discussions on such crimes. Eye-opening statistics Leaders like Mohan Bhagwat assert that rape is a phenomenon occurring only in urbanised India where people are influenced by western culture. The truth is, rapes are on the rise in rural Bharat as well, though most of these go unreported because of the more conservative social mores there. According to the National Crime Records Bureau, there were 2,28,650 incidents of crime against women in 2011, of which 24,000 were rapes. And these are just the official figures. Gender equality in the home is the key The National Human Rights Commission’s consultation on violence against women, held this week in Delhi, threw up a host of suggestions including judicial reforms, police reforms and the role of the media. The way I see it, the root cause of the problem is gender inequality. And the shift towards equality between the sexes must spring from our homes and families. All discussions about empowering women or checking male violence against them would be in vain if we don’t openly address the reality of double standards in homes. Even today, when India is nurturing visions of becoming a future superpower, many men feel it is their prerogative to enjoy unquestioned authority and are disconcerted by even the thought of women’s rights and freedom. How many children see their mothers treated as equals by their fathers? The lessons of showing respect to women and looking at them as human beings in their own right must begin at home. Rape is a way of asserting domination over women. Boys who are taught to respect the principle of gender equality are less likely to abuse women when they grow up. At this stage I am reminded of Rabindranath Tagore’s acclaimed poem, Where the mind is without fear. It ends with the line “Into that heaven of freedom, let my country awake”. I think the great poet was not just espousing political freedom here, but an India where all citizens are free to fearlessly enjoy social and gender equality. Veena Gomes-Patwardhan is a Mumbai-based freelance writer and science journalist. She blogs on the senior years and about Goa at www.veenapatwardhan.com Regards, Veena Tel: 8108996599 http://www.veenapatwardhan.com To affect the quality of the day, that is the highest of arts. - Henry David Thoreau -
Re: [Goanet] Can they? What do Goanetters believe?
Hi all, Catching Up? Yes. What percentage of the population has really succeeded in the 'catch up''. More importantly What Caste based Race has shown 'catch up' success; how many of the 450 millions POOR are of the higher castes? Al this 'catch up' progress is due to Modernisation' of Thought, Effort, Science and Technology of the so called West. Modernisation is essentially westernisation; as the west first modernised, in almost every field of Human activity. Now the inferiority complex bharatis are talking aginst westernisation. What cheek? Bloody humbug! nascy caldeira From: Frederick FN Noronha * फ्रेड्रिक नोरोन्या * فريدريك نورونيا fredericknoron...@gmail.com To: Goa's premiere mailing list, estb. 1994! goanet@lists.goanet.org Sent: Wednesday, 16 January 2013 1:51 AM Subject: [Goanet] Can they? What do Goanetters believe? Yes they can! says Hans Rosling about low and middle income countries that, with economic and health progress, are catching up with high income countries – countries we used to call the western world. http://www.gapminder.org/videos/yes-they-can/ -- FN Land +91-832-240-9490 Cell +91-982-212-2436 f...@goa-india.org Goa,1556's updated list of books available on and from Goa: http://www.scribd.com/doc/76671049/Goa1556-Catalogue-Books-from-Goa
Re: [Goanet] Zanzibar
Thanks to Francis DeLima, Mervyn Lobo, Mervyn Maciel, Joe Lobo, Tony Barros, Vivian (Shenzi) and perhaps others that do not come to mind, for sharing sometimes fascinating information on Zanzibar over the past year, a major destination for the Goan diaspora in colonial times. I am reminded of the Albuquerque house in Anjuna, a replica of the Sultan's palace. The other famous Zanzibari that comes to mind is Farrokh Bulsara aka Freddie Mercury. -Original Message- From: delima francis Whilst Wikipedia is an interesting, quick, convenient and helpful information source and is often the first port of call when one seeks an immediate reference point, it is important to remember that the information presented therein is often highly subjective, written as it is by contributors of their own volition. RESPONSE: Wikipedia is off-limits for high-school students. So yes, we should validate any information found there. - B
Re: [Goanet] Zanzibar
delima francis wrote: Oh dear, oh dear, dear Goanetters! In my last contribution yesterday, I did undertake to make that one my last contribution on this subject but alas in light of Mervyn Lobo's somewhat feeble and disjointed attempt to rise to the challenge I presented at the commencement of our conversation and more so the pathetic offer of a tuition from Wikipedia, obliges me to respond, hopefully, for the final time. Francis de Lima, The Sultan of Zanzibar, who according to you was a man of objections, hung on to his position for 33 days. I now have a new sense of regard for the puppet as you have be unable to hang on to your position for 24 hours! Let me remind you that just yesterday you warranted that this subject would be too boring, rested your case and signed off on your final contribution. 24 hours later, you decide to stage your own revolution and overthrow your own commitment. Or may be I have read you wrong. Perhaps you merrily objected to your own words. Either way, you have made it clear that you are not capable of keeping your word. Whilst Wikipedia is an interesting, quick, convenient and helpful information source and is often the first port of call when one seeks an immediate reference point, it is important to remember that the information presented therein is often highly subjective, written as it is by contributors of their own volition. I personally really do not require to refer to Wikipedia for information on the background to Zanzibar's African Revolution given my background, my early, deep and abiding interest in all matters relating to that archipelago, and my own Master's dissertation on the subject of the Revolution. Whilst it might be suggested that my dissertation also reflects a subjective point of view, I would respond that academic dissertations are required to conform to rigorous rules, monitored scrupulously by tutors. Accordingly, for every bit of information included in that work, I was required to quote a source (primary or otherwise). Whilst I was permitted to include some information from the copious notes I brought with me from Zanzibar, I had to satisfy my tutor at every turn regarding the bona fides of that information, before it was accepted. The dissertation appends a reasonably-sized list of published sources and, over the years, I have amassed a modestly significant library on all aspects relating to Zanzibar, including various parts of its history. So, thank you, but I shall defer on Wikipedia for this purpose! Got it. You claim Wikipedia is interesting, but often subjective. You then plead guilty to subjective views too. All that is left for the reader, is to judge the strength of your 'word' against Wikipedia. I agree. Having revisited his various and disparate comments in all his posts on the subject (greater fool me for doing this!), I have failed to detect any coherence to support, let alone justify, his initial assertion. What have the now defunct concept of 'Divine Right to Rule', the Scottish Referendum, the unproven charge of electoral gerrymandering in Zanzibar in the 1960s, the Zanzibar Revolution and the many other disjointed comments got to do with whether or not the Sultan was a puppet? At this point, I believe it would be charitable of me to withdraw my invite to join the Tanzanite Goans group and instead, point you towards a much more interesting group, Goenchim Xapotam. Mervyn
