Re: [Goanet] A Dream Come True
Just a hunchCould the young wizard, Neil, be the son of my old school...college...pretty bosom friend Taumaturgo? A Chachawishing to wallow in nostlgia... > Date: Tue, 9 Jul 2013 03:59:18 -0700 > From: ericpin...@yahoo.com > To: goa...@goanet.org > Subject: [Goanet] A Dream Come True > >Perhaps he wrote a cheque, when in Vasco !eric. > > Neil Araujo: A Dream Come True > > > click to enlarge > Seen on www.goanvoice.org.uk - 8 Jul: Herald. Neil Araujo is a true blue Goan > at heart > who cherishes his roots and connexions in Goa where he lived and > studied… He moved to the US and started iManage, a software company > along with another classmate. Within a span of four years, the company > pushed its profits to the top of the graph and went public. Following > its IPO, the company went through three acquisitions and was ultimately > acquired by Hewlett Packard (HP) for 11 billion US dollars in 2011… "I > would love to help create an environment in Goa that can enable Goans to have > such opportunities right here in Goa — where on, can cream world > class companies and challenging jobs in modern industries … I think > there are many Goons in Goa and abroad who would invest time and money > to help make this a reality. It would be wonderful if today's Goan kids > did not to have to make a choice between staying in Goa and realizing > their full potential" … > click here
[Goanet] Small German town inspires Goa - www.firstpost.com
First they went to Singapura now it is Deutchland. Remember that puppets are not going help Goa under this colonial rule. BC Small German town is inspiring Goa?s cleanliness drive Panaji: A southwestern German town, known for its clinical fetish for cleanliness and garbage management, will be Goa?s inspiration as India?sa best-known beach tourism destination finally tries to sort out its ever-burgeoning garbage woes. ese Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar?s visit to picturesque Kaiserslautern last week and inspection of the city?s efficient and comprehensive garbage handling systems have impressed him so much that he now plans to replicate it in Goa to solve ?our long pending garbage woes?.
[Goanet] Goan Ocearn
Built by the Portuguese (port and airport) but only to serve the spoils of war for the neo colonials BC INS Kadamba at Karwar, India?s largest and only exclusively naval base, is located a mere 70 km South of Goa, and will further underline the region?s new maritime centrality and bring important economic benefits. Unless Goa succeeds in evicting the military and recovering the exclusively civilian status of its international airport at Dabolim, it will also continue to host INS Hansa, headquarters of India?s naval aviation, with eight squadrons, including the new MiG-29K?s Black Panthers, and in future possibly also a few new P8-I Neptunes. Goa now also hosts the new Indian Naval War College. The Mormugao port has also become a prized destination for visiting foreign vessels seeking rest and recovery, logistical stop-overs and for goodwill visits. Not surprisingly, Goa?s coast has in recent years become India?s hub for joint exercises, having repeatedly hosted Malabar (with US, Japan, Australia, Singapore), Konkan (UK), Varuna (France) and In
[Goanet] [Fwd: POLSIS success and fame expert speaks to the Brazilian media on the royal baby]
For the royals fans + lusophones ... "POLSIS success and fame expert speaks to the Brazilian media on the royal baby" http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/political-science-international-studies/news/2013/07/royal-baby.aspx http://noticias.terra.com.br/mundo/europa/filho-de-william-e-kate-moderniza-familia-real-britanica-diz-sociologo,d9c53016780bf310VgnVCM509ccceb0aRCRD.html
[Goanet] V.C.'s Note to C.M. on Admissions this Year
The note below is one sent by the Vice Chancellor of Goa University Dr Satish Shetye sent to the Chief Minister that is circulating among teaching staff after the teachers' association UCTAG sent it to its members. I am taking the liberty to circulate it on goanet as the public is also a stakeholder in the education process. Regards Augusto -- A note for Honourable Chief Minister on BA and BCom admissions this year - In 2003 UGC created norms in the form of mandatory Regulations for the class strength. The suggested norm was 60 students per class for undergraduates. - The university incorporated these norms in its ordinances. - Ever since then at the time of admissions college principals ask the university for ad-hoc increase in class strength (usually ranging between 10-33%). Though in violation of its own ordinances, the university has been granting such increases. - Principals (and management) like such increase. - Teacher hate the increase. - The above, i.e. the university granting the increase that is in violation of its own norms, is not a desirable situation. To rectify the situation, the university set up well over a year ago a committee to recommend the policy that the university should follow. Both teachers and principals were associated with deliberations of the committee. - The committee recommended that the class strength for BA and BCom should be fixed at 60 with no relaxation granted. The recommendations were accepted by the Academic Council only about two months ago. - As usual this year the principals asked for increase in class strength. The university has refused. - The university has suggested that instead of ad-hoc increase the colleges should follow one of the following two options to accommodate students: (1) increase the number of divisions; (2) request students to go to a college where seats are available. - It is our estimate that there are enough seats available for BCom to accommodate all students who are seeking admission. - For BA one or two colleges may need to open a new division. According to the Department of Higher Education, permission to open new divisions is granted instantly. With the above in mind the policy and the practice now should be as follows: - Everyone should be guaranteed a seat in undergrad BA and BCom (there seems to be no issue related to BSc admission). However, a student must be prepared to go a college anywhere in Goa if his or her standing in the merit list is not high enough. - Colleges should be encouraged, if need be coaxed, to open a new division. This may be required only in case of BA this year. As per our estimates, based on the data provided by principals, there are enough seats available for B.Com. - If travel to a college places unmanageable financial hardship on a student, such situations should be examined case by case. The university feels reasonably confident that a solution can be found in each case. - All those who are finding themselves not able to find a seat can contact the university. The university will set up a Cell with principals and teachers as members to assist the student to find a seat. The financially handicapped can also contact the Cell. Why is the above necessary, wouldn’t the practice of ad-hoc increases be a simpler solution? There is widespread lack of understanding on how an institution of higher learning works: why bodies of the university (the Academic Council, the Executive Council, etc.) create ordinances, statutes, etc., after elaborate discussion to define each process to be followed in the university. There is the belief that the Chancellor or Vice-Chancellor is empowered to change the dictates contained in ordinances and statutes. Such beliefs are detrimental to the long-term health of the university. The lack of understanding must be corrected with actions. The policy suggested above is one such action. The practice followed in the past of granting ad-hoc increases is yet another step that undermined the processes of the university. Such practices must be stopped immediately. Moreover, the damage done in the past by such practices needs to be reversed. Augusto Pinto 40, Novo Portugal Moira, Bardez Goa, India E pinto...@gmail.com P 0832-2470336 M 9881126350
Re: [Goanet] V.C.'s Note to C.M. on Admissions this Year
Vice Chancellor Dr Shetye should be commended for his courage in sending this note to the C.M. It clearly fixes responsibility on the Principals / Managements for the increase in the classroom strengths in different colleges. These unnecessary increases are surely detrimental to education. Most of the while the ad-hoc increases in classroom strengths are done to accommodate requests of politically and financially influential people. Having said this, perhaps some more thought needs to be given to the way the admission processes of the colleges are done. Merit should not be the only criteria. For instance recently at Rosary College there was a case where the people in Navelim demanded that their wards be given preference during admissions. Their contention was that the college was started because of the need of the Navelim students for a college as they often would not get admissions in the Margao colleges. And the people of Navelim raised money and donated substantial amounts of land to construct the college.So now by denying the students of Navelim admission to the college would defeat the very raison d'etre for starting the college. So also I have noticed that students from the SC / ST and other reserved categories are, if not overtly denied admission, at least discouraged by not having the reservations properly advertised as should be done in their prospectuses. I know that some teachers may not find what I'm saying popular because when one gets students with very high percentages one can afford to take it easy as the students do most of the work. But if this is followed what does one do with with students who do not score so high at qualifying exams? Are they to be denied an education? This is where the need to not only not increase but indeed decrease class strengths is needed because then teachers can then pay the extra attention that is needed to those who are less bright. Regards On Tue, Jul 9, 2013 at 7:59 PM, augusto pinto wrote: > The note below is one sent by the Vice Chancellor of Goa University Dr > Satish Shetye sent to the Chief Minister that is circulating among > teaching staff after the teachers' association UCTAG sent it to its > members. I am taking the liberty to circulate it on goanet as the public is > also a stakeholder in the education process. > > Regards > Augusto > > -- > > A note for Honourable Chief Minister on BA and BCom admissions this year > >- > >In 2003 UGC created norms in the form of mandatory Regulations for the >class strength. The suggested norm was 60 students per class for >undergraduates. >- > >The university incorporated these norms in its ordinances. >- > >Ever since then at the time of admissions college principals ask the >university for ad-hoc increase in class strength (usually ranging between >10-33%). Though in violation of its own ordinances, the university has >been granting such increases. >- > >Principals (and management) like such increase. >- > >Teacher hate the increase. >- > >The above, i.e. the university granting the increase that is in >violation of its own norms, is not a desirable situation. To rectify the >situation, the university set up well over a year ago a committee to >recommend the policy that the university should follow. Both teachers and >principals were associated with deliberations of the committee. >- > >The committee recommended that the class strength for BA and BCom >should be fixed at 60 with no relaxation granted. The recommendations were >accepted by the Academic Council only about two months ago. >- > >As usual this year the principals asked for increase in class >strength. The university has refused. >- > >The university has suggested that instead of ad-hoc increase the >colleges should follow one of the following two options to accommodate >students: > > (1) increase the number of divisions; > > (2) request students to go to a college where seats are available. > >- > >It is our estimate that there are enough seats available for BCom to >accommodate all students who are seeking admission. >- > >For BA one or two colleges may need to open a new division. According >to the Department of Higher Education, permission to open new divisions is >granted instantly. > > > With the above in mind the policy and the practice now should be as > follows: > >- > >Everyone should be guaranteed a seat in undergrad BA and BCom (there >seems to be no issue related to BSc admission). However, a student must be >prepared to go a college anywhere in Goa if his or her standing in the >merit list is not high enough. >- > >Colleges should be encouraged, if need be coaxed, to open a new >division. This may be required only in case of BA this year. As per our >estimates, based on the data provided by principals, there are enough seats
[Goanet] People of Tiracol coming together means everything to save Mulnivasi land
http://bharatmukti.blogspot.in/2013/07/people-of-tiracol-coming-together-means.html Bharat Mukti Morcha congratulates Tiracol villagers for their uncompromising stand on opposition to golf course and the land grab. The villagers are united the banner of St.Anthony Tenant and Mundcar Association. According to the information received from Tiracol promoter of Leading hotels ltd Sandeep Ganguly who is hell bent on taking over land of Tiracol people to set up golf course had a meeting with the villagers two days ago. He had recently stirred up storm in the State of Goa by declaring to the press that he would start up the work on golf course in Tiracol from October 2013 onwards. Local group of mulnivasis organised as St.Anthony Tenants and Mundkar Association had waged strong criticism on this as it involved taking over of large track of lands for the project. Already the State administration has been transformed into bamon raj institution and 55 mulnivasi families of Tiracol has been stripped off their land titles. Sandeep Ganguly had called for the meeting in respect of buying up of land for Golf Course in Tiracol. According to the reports published in Marathi daily Goa doot (9th July 2013) Sandeep Ganguly promised that he will give up the desire to buy up the land of the members of the St.Anthony Tenant and Mundkar Association. Members of the Association then asked Ganguly to give this in writing. Ganguly refused on the spot saying that he has to take legal advise before giving anything in writing. According to the published reports Leading hotels has captured 1 lakh 75 thousand square meters of land in Tiracol but it is not in possession of the company due to the fierce opposition of the villagers. The hidden motive behind this meeting few days ago was to initiate truce with the villagers in uproar so that company can take possession of the land. Villagers of Tiracol belonging to St.Anthony Tenant and Mundcar Association retorted to Ganguly that in case he is serious about returning the captured land back to the villagers then he must first get the respective government officers involved in the matter. Ganguly’s assertion that he will change the nature of the project in the face of opposition from the villagers came up for criticism as this means Ganguly is merely fooling the public of Tiracol as he has no real intention to returned captured land back to the Tiracol villagers. Villagers refused to accepts any of the propositions of Ganguly till he does not withraw all the cases filed against them in Mamlatdar’s court and legally return back their land. Further villagers declared that no company official will be allowed entry into the village till the cases against them are withdrawn. According to the reports in press local catholic priest Fr. Teo Jose Fernandes has declared his support to the agitating villagers two days ago. He declared that under circumstance of gravest risks Tiracol must be saved from the company preying on Tiracol. Press report also observes that earlier priest in Tiracol was openly lobbying for the company and was pressurizing the Tiracol villagers to sell their land to the company wanting to set up golf course. The earlier Catholic Priest Fr.Rocklyn D’costa compromised with the company and accepted lakhs of rupees and caused grave set back to the people agitating to protect Tiracol. Presently he is at Holy Trinity Parish Church, Benualim as a Parish Priest. Be aware people of Benaulim when such a person is serving a parish consisting of 5,550 parishioners. Tiracol was just 200 parishioners. Bharat Mukti Morcha congratulates Fr. Teo Jose Fernades for standing up in defense of Tiracol. Already battle against another golf course is ongoing in Vanxim, Tiswadi where Bamon Archbishop Felipe Neri Ferrao himself sold Vanxim and Court cases are going on in Deputy collector’s court, Mamlatdar’s court and Administrative Tribunal Court to strip mulnivasis of their tenancy rights. Both these projects are the projects of Bamon raj to take away control of land from mulnivasis. People of Tiracol has set a good example - even though they are few in numbers – for the rest of Goa by coming forward to save Tiracol.
[Goanet] Azunui mogan poddonk na?
zalear atam tori podd 1 minute message inspired by the nature Juje http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XfOSYViiChw
[Goanet] Latest on goanspirit.com
NEW *Lionroars - 13* July 8-14, 2013 *Saving the Last Frontier, Raia* Village Raia is virtually the last frontier in so much as preserving the Goa of old which a few of us are battling to preserve for posterity but which Goa’s land shark-politician mafia is bent on destroying and has done an excellent job of it thus far. This mutually supportive clique has now set its eyes on luxuriant Raia which is why I call it the Last Frontier because there are few villages untouched by the rampant residential constructions in south Goa, the north having almost completed its self-destruction. This lush village panchayat (VP) has seven hills and two springs, Curra springs and Barribatti (or Bharebhat) springs. But the plan that will eventually ruin Raia begins is the neighbouring taluka of Ponda (Raia falls in Salcette taluka) where a blueprint is being prepared to build an industrial estate and the man behind it is the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) legislator and industries minister Mahadev Naik. In March this year, Naik informed the Legislative Assembly that the government planned to set up four new industrial estates and 1,80,000 sq m of land would be acquired the one proposed for Shiroda village. Full story: http://goanspirit.com/index.php/lion-roars/lion-roars-2013/321-lionroars-13 *Runaway failures: a tale of failed airport projects -6* *July 8-14, 2013* *The Durgapur Aerotropolis * ………..But among the failures which appear to increase as we move along in this failed airport (nine in all) series (we mentioned one in Arunachal Pradesh last week which was not scheduled in the series), comes news now of yet another. The Rs 4,000 crore Alwar Aerotropolis, the flagship airport project of the $90 billion Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor (DMIC), is unlikely to take off as the civil aviation ministry has red-flagged its implications on passenger and cargo traffic at Delhi’s international airport only 100 kms away as the crow flies. This could make Alwar the second doomed airport plan near the national capital region (NCR), after the Greater Noida airport that was quietly buried last May after eleven years of planning. The project site was approved by the Rajasthan government and the only obstacle facing the Greenfield project now is its distance from the Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International airport – approximately 140 kms by road and 100 kms aerially. *Also crucial for the planners of the Mopa Greenfield is the fact that the civil aviation ministry has asked the Delhi Mumbai Industrial Corridor Development Corporation (DMICDC) to establish that the Alwar project won’t affect traffic at the Delhi airport. The ministry has cited its contractual obligations to the Delhi airport’s joint venture operator, Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL), for its reluctance because when the operation, management and development agreement and the state support agreement (SSA) was signed by the government with DIAL, it strictly specified a “safe distance”.* Full story: http://goanspirit.com/index.php/lead/320-runaway-failures-a-tale-of-failed-airport-projects-6 *July 8 -14, 2013* *Margao market: There’s no free lunch* ……….But there are people who think it’s a good idea. Ten months ago when there was a petition on change.org on “Clean up SGPDA market, repair drains & parking facilities”, there were many who signed saying “feel at risk due to poor hygiene”, “want to see Margao clean and safe” “keep my city clean”. But vendors say with inflation in the price of fish, vegetable and meat, not to mention many other taxes, consumers don’t want to be taxed for parking too. But that again is vendors speaking for themselves and not on behalf of consumers. But the consensus among consumers is that as long as the market is clean and there is regulation in traffic, they don’t mind forking out the extra money. But the board apparently also bowed to criticism from some other residents and an NGO, United Goans Welfare Front. Its general secretary, Laurel Abranches said, “The parking proposal will unnecessarily overburden tax payers who are already overburdened with water and power bills, property taxes, business taxes etc.” But Claude says that after a meeting with Abranches, he too has been won over….. Full story: http://goanspirit.com/index.php/letters/318-margao-market-there-s-no-free-lunch *July 1-7, 2013* *There’s never smoke without a fire* “There was no common minimum programme, there is no economic acitivity happening,” an MLA said attributing that as among the reasons that gave the potential topplers pause to do a rethink. Nobody wanted to inherit governance at a time when the closure of mines is affecting so many other economic areas in the state apart from the financial hit taken by those who worked in mining and allied industries. Also at a time when the common man is burdened with rising prices and taxes upon taxes, no MLA wanted to reap the rage and anxiety this is causing. In addition, the Congress has bec
[Goanet] FRIDAY BALCAO to focus on the future of Traditional Occupations and Crafts of Goa
-**-**- Welcome to the FRIDAY BALCAO the fortnightly discussion event since 1999 --- Dear Cybergaonkars on Goanet, We continue with FRIDAY BALCAO on 12th July from 4pm to 6pm at Goa Desc Resource Centre No.11, Liberty Apartments, Feira Alta, Mapusa. TOPIC:Future of Traditional Occupations and Crafts of Goa, Issues & Challenges. SPEAKER: Vijaydatta Lotlikar, Coconut Craftsman & Master Trainer. We invite you to express your viewpoint by attending the FRIDAY BALCAO. If you cannot attend, then please send your views and action plan suggestions by email to goad...@gmail.com best wishes, Roland Martins --- Don't miss out on the discussion. Information is power, Share it equitably. Lets make things happen in Goa !! --- ==== GOA DESC RESOURCE CENTRE 11 Liberty Apts., Feira Alta, Mapusa, Goa 403 507 mail to: goad...@gmail.com ==**==
[Goanet] an exercise in futility
AN EXECISE IN FUTILITY Many a times we dissipate enormous amount of energy and drain our enthusiasmand jest for life. We cannot see anything good in any act or in any person and specially, if we are not a part of it, .We can dwell in endless , mindless criticism,backbiting , undercutting, spreading canards, gossiping, picking holes, cutting the grass under the feet, showing discontent, disdain till the object of discussion is demoralised, as if a great crime is committed in doing an insignificant act of goodness, that brings a little cheer in the life of someone. Not only do we reciprocrate goodness, but pour scorn and gall. If only we would appreciate any effort a lttle bit, however worthless in our lofty ideals and perception,or remain silent the world would move by at least a inch forward. Besides by a positive stroke, we enhance our own worth and happiness, do not make ourselves redundant and encourage others to further their goals, If we cannot be a part of any good acts, let us not be a stumbling stones by adopting a dog in the manger attitude. Any criticism however justified must not have crippling effect. kiling the initiative. Provide an alternative solution to the problem, disagreement, or dissatisfaction not by verbalising, sermonising, but firm action on the ground Is it not said that the critics are not good writers ? Of course, there are many a personality, who steadily walk over and surmount all obstacles and that is how wonderful progress is achieved For their selfless acts, courage and detrmination with a single minded purpose, thsi world is a better place Evryone is called to be a builder with innate capacity, shoulder an effort in the capaacity you can. but let us not be destroyers . Pass a good word around at least, so that the efforts to bring a change and a smile in the life of others becomes meaninful and receives encouragement in accentuating the positive Nelson Lopes Chinchinim
[Goanet] Fr Antimo award for teachers
*Canon Rev. Fr. S. J. Antimo Gomes Memorial Teacher award* In appreciation and in recognition of his invaluable services and contribution, as the founder Secretary of DSE and, its President ,Principal of St Xavier`s` College, Mapusa, Parish Priest, Immaculate Conception Church, Panjim, the Heads of Institutes and friends have decided ,as a fitting tribute to perpetuate his memory. in the hearts and minds of people. Accordingly, a Teacher Award is founded on 5 March to coincide with his birth anniversary. The annual award in cash with a citation will be conferred on 5 September 2013, on any one teacher of Secondary/ Primary /Pre Primary sections of DSE schools, initially from Assolna, Chinchinim. Tollecanto, Velim . by rotation .The area of operation for the inclusion of more DSE schools and number of awards are subject to modifications. The award will be operated by the duly registered P.C.Trust The account remains open for the contribution from friends, admirers and well wishers of late Cannon Rev. Fr. Antimo Gomes.Contact ,Chairman of PEOPLE OF CHINCHINIM TRUST, Mr Nelson Lopes. Chinchinim, 9850926276 The Trust will acknowledge contributions with a receipt. Donations to the P.C.Trust are eligible to 50% deduction in Income Tax U/S 80G Nelson Lopes Chairman
[Goanet] A Dream Come True
Perhaps he wrote a cheque, when in Vasco ! eric. Neil Araujo: A Dream Come True click to enlarge Seen on www.goanvoice.org.uk - 8 Jul: Herald. Neil Araujo is a true blue Goan at heart who cherishes his roots and connexions in Goa where he lived and studied… He moved to the US and started iManage, a software company along with another classmate. Within a span of four years, the company pushed its profits to the top of the graph and went public. Following its IPO, the company went through three acquisitions and was ultimately acquired by Hewlett Packard (HP) for 11 billion US dollars in 2011… "I would love to help create an environment in Goa that can enable Goans to have such opportunities right here in Goa — where on, can cream world class companies and challenging jobs in modern industries … I think there are many Goons in Goa and abroad who would invest time and money to help make this a reality. It would be wonderful if today's Goan kids did not to have to make a choice between staying in Goa and realizing their full potential" … click here
[Goanet] CM interacts with Parents at Loyola High School, Margao
Parents on the Executive committee of Loyola High School, PTA; Dinar Barros alongwith Bruno Gomindes and Leo D'Mello spearheaded a survey of Parents opinion re. Extended school timings in Goa. An overwhelming majority polled for roll-back of the extended hours. Dinar then interacted with both the Education Board officials and the Education Minister (the Chief Minister himself). CM, Parrikar offered to have a forum discussion with selected parents at Loyola school (where he once studied way back in 1968-69). Parents from different parts of Goa (from Sanquelim to Canacona) came down to share their feelings and difficulties. CM gave them a patient hearing. He made notes of the difficulties raised and promised to find an amicable solution to the problem by the end of the month (though he hoped he would reach his target by 24th July). He wanted to ascertain the views of the parents in the north and also to work through the processes in the Education board. The hopes of the parents were raised both by his patient listening and promise to address the issues, taking all stakeholders into confidence. Dinar Barros welcomed the CM (not as a CM) but as an ex-student of Loyola who once walked up the slope of the school but today came to resolve the grievances and difficulties of both the students and the parents. Leo D'Mello coordinated the meet while Bruno Gomindes gave the Vote of Thanks.
[Goanet] Naval non-capacity.
Cruise missiles with a thousand mile range, launched from carrier aircraft, can take out an enemy vessel of any size. China has developed the capacity: they have a carrier and satellites that offer GPS guidance to rockets. Naval warfare is now obsolete, unless one is chasing pirates off Aden. We have spent a fortune on Karwar, to make the sea-lanes safe for Japan's oil tankers. Now nesting in Gwadar, Chinese submarines are hours away from Hormuz, placed to do what we are not positioned to obstruct. We may have lost the battle, even before it could begin. Was there a US quid pro: we were certainly not offered a break on the F-18, and were compelled to turn to France for the Dassault. Our tax payers now guarantee navy braids for at least one son in every Punjabi family. From: Constantino Xavier To: goanet@lists.goanet.org Sent: Tuesday, July 9, 2013 2:35 AM Subject: [Goanet] Goan Ocean Goan Ocean The Goan, July 6, 2013 http://www.thegoan.net/View-From-Afar/Goan-Ocean/Column-Post/00258.html Washington’s policy and think tank circles are abuzz with naval strategies, maritime offense plans, and new oceanic denominations – the “Indo-Pacific” being a favorite. Part of America’s strategic shift towards Asia (commonly known as “pivot” or, in its more politically correct version, “rebalance”), and the sexiest project of all, is the Air-Sea Battle doctrine being developed to contain China and reassure American allies from South Korea to the Philippines. For history buffs, all this feels strangely familiar, reminiscent of the 1890s in which American geostrategist Alfred Mahan published “The Influence of Sea Power Upon History, 1660–1783” just as, on the other side of the Atlantic, the United Kingdom and Germany engaged in one of modern history’s most ferocious shipbuilding race that eventually culminated in World War 1. At its heart was the coincidence of colonial expansionism, industrial modernity, and new geostrategic theories on the importance of controlling straits, seas and oceans. So when you see just the title of popular journalist Robert D Kaplan’s most recent book – “Monsoon: The Indian Ocean and the Future of American Power” – you know what new areas of concern drive thinking not only Washington but also other strategic elites in Asia. India included, and not surprisingly. Long gone are the days in which a weak, isolated and Gandhian India lobbied at the United Nations for the IONZ – an Indian Ocean Zone of Peace, demilitarized and free of nuclear weapons. With a high-growth economy dependent on continued access to oil and goods, mostly via maritime routes, India today needs to develop its own capacity, whether to compete with China (short version) or to secure key sea lines of communication, combat pirates, and thus ensure that commercial vessels are able to freely access Indian ports through key choke points such as the straits of Malacca and Ormuz (long version). Being a historic port at the heart of Asian maritime exchanges, this is the perfect opportunity for Goa to reassume a central position in this wider Indian Ocean region that will undergo tremendous transformation. This bring many opportunities, including economic ones as maritime trade is expected to pick up and further expand Mormugao’s position as India’s seventh largest port (by cargo, 2010). As iron ore exports decrease, the port’s excellent harbor and connection to the Konkan Railway offer superb prospects. Goa Shipyard is also one of India’s largest, having built close to two hundred vessels for the Indian Navy and Coast Guard, including several offshore patrol vessels and missile corvettes. Some of these were exported or donated to other Indian Ocean states such as Mozambique, Yemen or the Seychelles, all key partners if India wishes to secure its oceanic position and influence. On the military front, INS Kadamba at Karwar, India’s largest and only exclusively naval base, is located a mere 70 km South of Goa, and will further underline the region’s new maritime centrality and bring important economic benefits. Unless Goa succeeds in evicting the military and recovering the exclusively civilian status of its international airport at Dabolim, it will also continue to host INS Hansa, headquarters of India’s naval aviation, with eight squadrons, including the new MiG-29K’s Black Panthers, and in future possibly also a few new P8-I Neptunes. Goa now also hosts the new Indian Naval War College. The Mormugao port has also become a prized destination for visiting foreign vessels seeking rest and recovery, logistical stop-overs and for goodwill visits. Not surprisingly, Goa’s coast has in recent years become India’s hub for joint exercises, having repeatedly hosted Malabar (with US, Japan, Australia, Singapore), Konkan (UK), Varuna (France) and Indra (Russia). Finally, on the scientific front, by hosting the prestigious Natio
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Thanks, Augusto, for keeping me informed. Very interesting development. Musicians from six foreign countries have been brought in, probably at great expense. Fascinating. Victor From: augusto pinto To: Augusto Pinto Sent: Monday, July 8, 2013 6:24 AM Subject: [Goanet] Fwd: Although this may be off-topic I think there are many who might be interested in it. -- Forwarded message -- From: Alito Siqueira Date: Mon, Jul 8, 2013 at 2:01 PM Subject: Re: To: Augusto Pinto * > * > > *Western Music at Goa University* > > * * > > The Goa University is offering a lecture series with live music > demonstrations which will be held twice a week starting from 10 July 2013 > until 14 August 2013 at Goa University. The course is titled “Western music > in dialogue with the arts, history and philosophy” and is open to public > free of costs. > > > > The course is being conducted by Professor Santiago Lusard Girelli > currently the Anthony Gonsalves Visiting Chair for Western Music at Goa > University, from the Music Faculty of the University of Seville. The > participating faculty include musicians from Colombia, Switzerland, > Germany, Spain, Argentina and Italy. > > > > The course covers themes from Gregorian chants through Romantic Music and > twentieth century and contemporary music. The course is peep into > understanding the role of Music in European History in diverse fields. > > > > Students of the University from any discipline who take the fifteen > contact hour course will earn One Credit towards their degree. For details > and registration contact the Department of Management Studies or > http://unigoa.wordpress.com/ for details and registration forms. The last > date for enrolment is July 9th. > > > > Professor Santiago Lusard Girelli will also start the first Goa > University Choir. Participation in the Choir is open to public who must be > auditioned. This is a opening to receive training under a world class > conductor. Contact: Dr. Luis Dias at cell: 9011051950 or > l...@childsplayindia.org > -- Augusto Pinto 40, Novo Portugal Moira, Bardez Goa, India E pinto...@gmail.com P 0832-2470336 M 9881126350
[Goanet] Palolem Beach 2013, 2010, 2007
Palolem beach, Canacona - Goa May 23, 2013 (for 2010 & 2007 pics / videos see below) blog http://joegoauk.blogspot.in/2013/07/palolem-beach-goa.html Swim suits babes on the beach http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk73/8806591283/in/photostream http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk73/8806577351/in/photostream/ beach badminton babes http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk73/8795657815/in/photostream/ sunbathing babes http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk73/8806230606/in/photostream/ Lifeguard on the watch http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk73/8817148982/in/photostream/ Little beach boy http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk73/8817132786/in/photostream/ Beach book shop http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk73/8817116094/in/photostream/ Palolem rocks http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk73/8817097804/in/photostream/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk73/8817025096/in/photostream/ This way to Magic Trees http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk73/8817008850/in/photostream/ Camp Sam Francisco http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk73/8816984372/in/photostream/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk73/8816964128/in/photostream/ cuba shack http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk73/8806357833/in/photostream/ canoe boat on the beach http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk73/8816929450/in/photostream/ Gunu Paradise http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk73/8816914084/in/photostream/ Sea Bathing http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk73/8816897462/in/photostream/ angular Coconut tree on the beach http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk73/8800690259/in/photostream/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk73/8811273048/in/photostream/ 3 lifeguards and 2 dogs http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk73/8800683871/in/photostream/ Rock splashing http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk73/8811266960/in/photostream/ a view from the rocks http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk73/8806500991/in/photostream/ little beach in-between the rocks http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk73/8817074066/in/photostream/ Land area with coconuts http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk73/8806468891/in/photostream/ Yoga Rock http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk73/8806453671/in/photostream/ Video 2013 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NEYKKTwN46c June 2010 27th June 2010 High mast http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk25/4743451310/ rocky side http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk25/4742227226/in/photostream/ the angle coconut tree http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk27/4747244790/in/photostream/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk25/4741589479/in/photostream/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk25/4741588649/ Rough and rising sea http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk27/4748167633/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk27/4748808516/in/photostream/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk27/4746602949/in/photostream/ Entrance arch http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk27/4746604585/in/photostream/ Island view http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk27/4747245664/in/photostream/ Towards rocks http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk27/4747245298/in/photostream/ bathing http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk27/4747243892/in/photostream/ Lifeguard hut watch tower http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk27/4747243556/in/photostream/ Tender Coconuts on the tree http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk27/4746601835/in/photostream/ Video (June 2010) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6GSrwu9_2TY Palolem beach April 2007 http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauksix/459374719/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauksix/459374723/ Rocky side http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauksix/459374729/ beach cottages http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauksix/459374743/ Sunset http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauksix/459374767/ Video ( April 2007) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OHza4RuXJ48 blog http://joegoauk.blogspot.in/2013/07/palolem-beach-goa.html joego...@yahoo.co.uk for Goa & NRI related info... http://in.groups.yahoo.com/group/GOAN-NRI/ blog http://joegoauk.blogspot.in/2013/07/palolem-beach-goa.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
[Goanet] Fwd: Song for the day...
XAVIER CUGAT - Begin The Beguin - Rhumba (Slide) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M-A2QKSziaE g -- DEV BOREM KORUM Gabe Menezes.
[Goanet] Tanzanite Picnic 2013
Folks, I only know of two picnics that are so good that people from other countries make it a point to attend. The picnic for Goans from Karachi, held mid-way between Toronto and Montreal, regularly has people making the trip from the US, England and Pakistan as all are assured of a good time. The Tanzanite picnic has people from Europe, Asia, Australia and Africa attending. For those interested, here are some video's and pictures of the picnic. The pictures that have an arrow on them are video's. When you click on the arrow, the video plays. Today's technology never ceases to amaze me. Sunday morning started with iffy weather. While I was still debating on what time to leave for the picnic, 30 miles away, a friend was sending pictures from his cell phone at the picnic saying, "Hey, the weather is ok out here. Come on over." Those who did, got treated to a fun time. Here is the evidence. http://www.flickr.com/photos/45002663@N00/sets/72157634556872350/ Mervyn
[Goanet] Goa news for July 9, 2013
Goa News from Google News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** Goa Congress chief to face probe over human skeletons found in backyard of his ... - IBNLive tuck-in-lsquo-promised-rsquo-land/76691.html">Parrikar stuck in 'promised' land http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNHpe7girB-H1Rggs6S_481Ypu_HHg&url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/goa-congress-chief-to-be-probed-over-skeletons-in-his-medical-college/405101-3-253.html *** Pakistani hacker downs 13 Goa government websites - Zee News ased cyber group, has hacked several Goa government websites over the last few days, a government spokesperson said Monday. The spokesperson said ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNGXzrXTB54n2B-3TkO5dekGUNJlLw&url=http://zeenews.india.com/news/net-news/pakistani-hacker-downs-13-goa-government-websites_860806.html *** Goa airport to be shut for 2 hours daily for survey - Economic Times onomic TimesPANAJI: Goa airport is being closed for two hours every evening to conduct a topographical survey, mandatory for undertaking extensive repair of runway, a senior official said today. The Indian Navy, which manages the airport that is a part of its INS ...http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNGztooT4z-Bj4vUPsrhgPNylC9ekQ&url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/news-by-industry/transportation/airlines-/-aviation/goa-airport-to-be-shut-for-2-hours-daily-for-survey/articleshow/20967945.cms *** Bodh Gaya blasts: ASI asks Church to be alert at Old Goa - Times of India mes of IndiaPANAJI: A day after multiple blasts rocked the Mahabodhi temple in BodhGaya, Bihar, the Goa division of the archaeological survey of India (ASI) has alerted its staff and has asked church authorities to closely monitor the movements of tourists in and ...http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNHda9S6wXqJBke7t0ekP-5kKQYnWw&url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Bodh-Gaya-blasts-ASI-asks-Church-to-be-alert-at-Old-Goa/articleshow/20979051.cms *** Pakistani hacker takes down Goa government websites - Times of India mes of IndiaThey had been hacked into and defaced, but we have pulled them completely down now," the spokesperson said, adding that a complaint would be lodged with Goa Police's cyber cell soon. Key among the departments whose websites have been hacked are ...http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNH3VXIUU52cY9hMSsgK1JYzkmeShw&url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tech/tech-news/internet/Pakistani-hacker-takes-down-Goa-government-websites/articleshow/20973011.cms *** Slippery situation: Is recycling a solution to Goa's water woes? - Times of India lush system, you flush away between 4 and 8 litres of water. Multiply this into the number of times you answer nature's call in a day ...http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNGs6874ZA3VpS80TMELhJfLb0CmFg&url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Slippery-situation-Is-recycling-a-solution-to-Goas-water-woes/articleshow/20978756.cms *** If all goes well, south Goa's water woes could end - Times of India mes of IndiaMARGAO: Things are looking up on the water supply scenario in South Goa. With the nearly 16km pipeline from Davorlim to Verna, built primarily to supply raw water to industries by the water resources department (WRD), likely to be commissioned soon ...http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNGfP6KNMRI4RAxeaCdEIhDBrBS3mQ&url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/If-all-goes-well-south-Goas-water-woes-could-end/articleshow/20978967.cms *** Ban-wrecked Sesa Goa fears losing overseas customers - Daily News & Analysis -aM&ned=us"> http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNGMFZ-DkFWjec1E9nHTpfUuV-BVjg&url=http://www.dnaindia.com/money/1857674/report-ban-wrecked-sesa-goa-fears-losing-overseas-customers *** Goa church extends helping hand to Uttarakhand victims - Times of India EQ0QntM&ned=us"> http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNFaAl0St-99CTcjAO1ouKlyrR3PMg&url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Goa-church-extends-helping-hand-to-Uttarakhand-victims/articleshow/20971410.cms *** Goa govt to probe terror angle in hacking of websites - Zee News e NewsGoa Information Technology Corporation Chairman Subhash Faldesai said the state Home Ministry would be informed about the hacking, particularly because the hackers have left a message of "Pakistan Zindabad" on the main pages of the portals. "It has to ...http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNESWeo5M6fzXRDYtpwvmNO89oz48g&url=http://zeenews.india.com/news/net-news/goa-govt-to-probe-terror-angle-in-hacking-of-websites_860914.html Compiled by Goanet News Service http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php
Re: [Goanet] Best food in Goa - few addditions
On 8 July 2013 22:19, Joel DS wrote: > You could try "Jirem-Mirem" in Siolim... about half-a-km from Alexyz's Sounds good, from the name itself! FN FN +91-832-2409490 or +91-9822122436 f...@goa-india.org
[Goanet] Beneficial piece of legislation?
From: drferdina...@hotmail.com To: edi...@herald-goa.com Subject: Beneficial piece of legislation? Date: Tue, 9 Jul 2013 01:04:23 +0530 A writ petition on a Mundkar Case in the High Court had this to state in its Judgement: “Generosity, kindness of heart and charity not always sow the seeds of goodwill and gratitude and not so seldom as desired but more often than expected, brook ingratitude and bring up the base sentiments in a human being. These thoughts come to mind as here is an eloquent and unfortunate example of it, a case where a fine humanitarian Act, dictated perhaps by those noble teachings to give shelter to those who have no roof under which to live or to give food to those who are hungry, is answered by utmost ingratitude. The petitioners indeed having given shelter to respondent No. 1 and his family in their hour of need, find now themselves in a strange situation of being deprived, due to the acts of the latter, of their ancestral house. The old story of the camel and the kind hearted Arab, who is driven out of his tent, is thus repeated.” Indian Kanoon - http://indiankanoon.org/doc/614857/ It is very clear from this judgment that many have misused the Mundkar Act and usurped ancestral land of genuine landowners. The so called “beneficial piece of Legislation” had actually only one aim, that of garnering votes by the then prevailing government. In Goa, Mundkars were not bonded labourers as in the case of ‘Zamindars’ in certain parts of India. Mundkars were basically individuals who were expelled or left their homes for whatever reasons, and went a begging to be given shelter and food in return for work. They were given shelter in one of the various huts used as store rooms in the properties, and in lieu to sometimes assisting in work of property with a salary at reduced rate; definitely not FREE! The rest of the time they had to fend for their daily work. Some land owners gave them also the responsibility of supervision of the property and produce. Which ultimately means; that the Mundkar worked for the landowner for maybe maximum a month at reduced salary and stayed in his property and hut free of cost for the full year round. It is definitely perverse or ignorance, and definitely human ingratitude as stated in the above judgement; to state that their fundamental Rights and Right to education had been denied during the erstwhile regime by the landowners, as someone puts it in ‘people’s edit’ (Herald 8 July). There is no necessity of a research. Goa had so many schools that educated Goan peasant children and the school records will show. It is very easy to make statements without knowledge of facts. And this is exactly what majority of Goans have grown to be; just literate ignorants. Any establishment has an owner who is the overall manager. He employs workers as well as supervisors and managers. It is irrational to think, or even imagine that the owner has not worked for the establishment and the establishment should belong to the workers who have toiled for it. Owners of ancestral land are in two categories, those who are persecuted by Mundkars or encroachers; and the other who have a well bounded property with no Mundkars nor encroachers. This makes them either sellers or non-sellers of their ancestral property. And whoever sells anything, is not a fool to sell it to the one who gives a lower price. The government need to therefore make land Laws more genuine owner friendly if it wants the land in Goa preserved. Dr. Ferdinando dos Reis Falcão.
[Goanet] Peter Eigen: How to expose the corrupt | Video on TED.com
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[Goanet] adrenal burnout
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[Goanet] Fw: Meet the hidden players of global corruption
Meet the hidden players of global corruption Subject: Meet the hidden players of global corruption Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. July 8, 2013 Today’s TED Talk Charmian Gooch: Meet global corruption's hidden players 14:27 minutes · Filmed Jun 2013 · Posted Jul 2013 · TEDGlobal 2013 When the son of the president of a desperately poor country starts buying mansions and sportscars on an official monthly salary of $7,000, Charmian Gooch suggests, corruption is probably somewhere in the picture. In a blistering, eye-opening talk (and through several specific examples), she details how global corruption trackers follow the money -- to some surprisingly familiar faces. Charmian Gooch is co-founder of Global Witness. Watch now » Quote of the Day “ Reason helps us to understand that other people, wherever they are, are like us, that they can suffer as we can. … Reason is not just some neutral tool to help you get whatever you want. It also helps us to put perspective on our situation." Peter Singer Peter Singer: The why and how of effective altruism Become a Fan on Facebook Follow us @TEDNews | @TEDTalks News, speakers, Q&As and more: TEDBlog Get the TED app for iPhone, iPad, and Android You are receiving this email because you've subscribed to our mailing list. We also send out weekly emails, if you'd rather hear from us less frequently. Copyright © 2013 TED, All rights reserved. You're receiving the TED daily email because you subscribed to it on TED.com. Our mailing address is: TED 250 Hudson Street Room 1002 New York, NY 10013 Add us to your address book unsubscribe from this list update subscription preferences view email in browser
[Goanet] Aleixinho de Candolim, tiatrist - timesofindia.com
Aleixinho de Candolim: Gone but not forgotten LoadingPANAJI: The beautifully peaceful village of Candolim occupies a great significance in Goa's freedom movement with the Pinto Revolt against the erstwhile Portuguese regime way back in 1787 and has given birth to many a great personality. Prominent among them are the world-acclaimed AbbeFaria, one of the greatest pioneers of the scientific study of hypnotism, and professor Joaquim Antonio Fernandes, who produced modern grammar for Konkani. But today, I would like to focus on another great personality on the occasion of his birth centenary, whom the present-day tiatr generation may not be well-versed with; my fellow villager and a noted writer and director of the tiatr stage of his times, the versatile, late Aleixinho de Candolim. Aleixinho, born on July 9, 1913, to Andre Julio Fernandes and Rosalia Fernandes at Camotim waddo, Candolim, could probably be regarded as the first tiatr artiste to begin his mission on Goan soil. This is considering that in those times, tiatr was centred around Mumbai, where it was born on April 17, 1892. Baptized as Joao Baptista Fernandes, since his early childhood, Aleixinho showed a keen interest in singing. During his schooling at the Parochial School at Candolim, the church choir master, the late Agostinho, recognized the talent and potential in young Aleixinho and trained him to sing religious hymns. His confidence and melodious voice, led to his participation in school cultural activities. He soon emerged the star singer and actor at his yearly school concerts. Passionate about acting and singing, Aleixinho's talent was spotted by the village directors who used to put up tiatrs during village feasts at that time. He was just 16-years-old when this young lad was given the opportunity to sing on one such occasion, and his song, met with a loud applause from the audience, became a hit. This gave him a huge boost, and by the time Aleixinho turned 22-years-old, he became very popular as an actor and singer, and was the most sought-after tiatr artiste at that time. In 1935, for the feast of Our lady of Assumption on August 15, Aleixinho presented his first tiatr entitled 'Putanchea Dudvanchi As Ani Avoychem Disgras' at Candolim. Everyone appreciated his script and his efforts. Since then, there was no looking back for Aleixinho and with his sheer dedication, he soon attained wide popularity. In 1939, Aleixinho went to Mumbai in search of a job. It was at this time that a well-known director, German Pinto, was to stage his tiatr in Mumbai and upon finding out about Aleixinho's arrival, he instantaneously booked Aleixinho for his show on November 12, 1939. Aleixinho regaled and captured the hearts of the Mumbai-Goan audience with his unique singing style. This was followed by another stalwart, Cruz Jazzwala, who gave him an offer to act in his tiatr staged on January 6, 1940. Soon, all the popular tiatr directors of Mumbai booked Aleixinho for tiatrs with J P Souzalin giving him the lead for his tiatr, 'Bhot Ailolo Pomburpechea Festak'. Aleixinho did not find a job of his choice, and returned to Goa. But the Mumbai audience was already in love with Aleixinho and Souzalin called him back to act in his tiatr 'Pai Tujeach Tonddant Magon Ghetlem'. Back in Goa, Aleixinho wrote and directed more scripts. His tiatrs were well-received by the audience in Goa and Mumbai. He has the distinction of being the first person who took tiatr out of Dhobitalao to places like Dadar, Mahim and Parel in Mumbai, and even to Pune. Altogether, he wrote and directed 27 tiatrs. Some of the most popular ones are 'Matarponn', 'Kuroikar', 'Maha Papi', 'Ram Ram Baoji', 'Mhojo Gov Basurkar', 'Sonsarant Konnkonacho?', 'Xezari, St Cecilia', 'To Bautto Dhormancho', 'Amchea Xetachi Pavnni', etc. His tiatrs and songs emphasized on social life. Songs like 'Fatima Saibinn' and 'Bikechi Kot'ti (Bailek Bhietai)', preserved by the All-India Radio, will keep him alive forever. This exemplarily writer, composer, director, actor and singer par excellence, meticulously studied every role before rehearsing it. Alexinho tried to fit into the character and expected the same from his cast. He always encouraged new talent and gave opportunities to fellow villagers to act in his tiatrs as he used to always stage the first show in his village. Besides having his fellow villagers, Miss Julie and Young Menezes, amongst his professional cast, almost all the popular tiatr artistes of his time performed in his tiatrs. Music to his tiatrs was provided by Antonio Joao from Calangute, and fellow villagers Paciense and Edmundo Fernandes were his close associates and provided him with assistance in prompting and other organizing aspects. Aleixinho died on July 16, 1963, at Candolim, thus creating a huge vacuum on the tiatr stage. He was 50. With the Tiatr Academy of Goa celebrating his birth ce
[Goanet] Small German town inspires Goa - www.firstpost.com
Small German town is inspiring Goa’s cleanliness drive Panaji: A southwestern German town, known for its clinical fetish for cleanliness and garbage management, will be Goa’s inspiration as India’s best-known beach tourism destination finally tries to sort out its ever-burgeoning garbage woes. Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar‘s visit to picturesque Kaiserslautern last week and inspection of the city’s efficient and comprehensive garbage handling systems have impressed him so much that he now plans to replicate it in Goa to solve “our long pending garbage woes”. “I was highly impressed after visiting their garbage treatment and waste management plant which handles mixed garbage, waste and plastic similar to what is generated here in Goa,” a visibly impressed Parrikar said on Facebook after his return. Representative image of garbage. Getty With tourism in Goa increasing nearly triple-fold in the last decade or so, the state has been unable to handle the 150 cubic tonnes of garbage which the industry generates daily. What has compounded the issue further has been the inability of the state government to identify a single site big enough to dispose of garbage, both organic and non-organic. As a result, it is not unusual to find piles of garbage strewn along the roads as well as near urban hubs in this beach tourism destination, visited by 2.6 million tourists annually. Not that efforts have not been made to dissuade people from ‘garbage bombing’ of Goa’s roads and fields, right from creating vigilante groups to imposing heavy fines. But with no formal system to dispose of garbage both on a micro or macro scale, there has been no headway so far. Is the Kaiserslautern replication really the answer? Parrikar seems to believe so. “There was no stink emanating or flies, pests menace in the vicinity of the treatment plant. I am convinced that setting up such treatment plants will be the solution to our long-pending garbage woes,” the chief minister believes. He is already planning three such facilities in Goa, where over 300 tonnes of garbage can be treated every day. The facilities can also generate revenue, Parrikar said, “by selling fuel pellets and gas which are commercially viable by-products of the garbage management process”. With a population of 165,000, Kaiserslautern has emerged as one of the leaders in waste management systems in Europe. Located nearly 100 km from Frankfurt and host to a North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) base, the town even has a “garbage guide”, which instructs its residents on how to dispose of various kinds of garbage in the best possible manner. Incidentally, Goa’s inspiration to look towards Germany is ironic, considering the fact that German tourists and Goans residing in Germany have been lobbying with the state government to manage its garbage. “A lot of the feedback that the society (Indo-German Friendship Society Goa) gets is that Germans no longer want to come here because Goa cannot solve its garbage problem,” Aurobindo Xavier, a professor of Goan origin teaching in a university in Munich, told IANS in an e-mail. Xavier, who heads the IGFSG, said that a clean Goa would only help the state bring in more tourism dollars. “The garbage situation, the increase in the number of Russian tourists, have led to the decline of German tourists here; also other beach destinations like Thailand are much cheaper than Goa,” he said.
