[Goanet-News] Goanet Reader: Salt, crucial across human history, taken for granted in today's Goa
Salt has been an important produce of coastal Goa for centuries, and has been exported from here to countries in Africa and Asia. But today, the traditional salt sector lies decimated and threatened by extinction, says a new book on the subject. Goa once was a hub of salt making. Salt was the currency that allowed Goans to import essential commodities. Today, the very same occupation lies derelict, its spine truly broken by a century and more of official polices, governmental apathy, low social status..., says a book authored by Benaulim-based sociologist Dr. Reyna Sequeira. Sequeira, who did her Ph.D. on the salt making communities of Goa and is an associate professor at Quepem, says in the book that traditional occupations must be remembered not as a tapestry in a museum merely to be viewed, but as a living part of our society. Her field work, spread over a couple of decades involving both her Masters and doctorate on this often ignored subject, looks at salt makers in three villagers scattered across diverse pockets of coastal Goa -- Agarvaddo (Pernem), Batim (Tisvadi) and Arpora (Bardez). Besides focussing on the salt making communities, she highlights the geography, history and politics of salt in Goa. In the first two, one gets a hint of how the area of salt extraction has shrunk particularly over recent decades, but also since the late nineteenth century and the Anglo-Portuguese Treaty. In the politics of this section, Sequeira touches issues of the salt sector's legal status. She quotes other researchers like Dr Harishchandra T Nagvenkar who say that steps taken to promote salt production, marketing and competitiveness could have made a huge difference to this sector in Goa. Salt has figured only rarely in the Goa legislative assembly, though some politicians have made attempts to raise the issue. Sequeira give a detailed description of the salt making process in Goa. While it may seem to be a simple process, has carefully evolved over the centuries as drawings from the field suggest. Given the sociological approach of her book, Sequeira studies the salt-makers in detail -- both from the Hindu and Catholic communities, besides migrants from neighbouring Karnataka. She compares and contrasts festivals, language, religion, marriage and others followed along different parts of the Goa coast. The changing status of women -- a reality in today's Goa -- also throws up some interesting issues. The family involvement in salt work, and social problems, are also covered, as is the economic life of the villages studied. Sequeira notes age-old unsolved problems in transportation that the salt makers face. Likewise competition, sometimes unfair, from the corporate world also comes up in the 256-page hard-bound book published by Goa,1556 and priced at Rs 400 in Goa. In Batim, not far from the Panjim-Margao highway, the local salt farmers coexist with migrants. From here, a number of traditional marriage rituals are documented by the author. Interesting syncretic practises -- which cut across the religious divide -- are also studied. Landlords, workers, tenants and migrants feature in the crucial task of creating salt. In Arpora, says the author, the salt pans have come under immense pressure, due to factors like tourism and the real-estate boom in the locality. At the time of the commencement of her research, there were four operational salt pans in the village, but now just one exists. Storage of salt and the hurdles to salt making are also studied in the book. Sequeira approached a number of authorities under the Right to Information Act -- from village panchayat upwards -- whose answers suggest a poor understanding or complete lack of interest in salt making. Goa needs a deputy salt commissioner appointed for itself, and statistics on salt production should be systematically maintained, says Sequeira. She also suggests a strict ban on the conversion of salt pans, amidst a number of other serious suggestions. The book will be released on coming Sunday, July 21, 2013, at 10 am at Central Library, Panjim. The function is open to the public. Other suggestions deal with building awareness over the importance of salt pans, badly-needed official support for infrastructure, linking up Goa's isolated salt sector with the national-level infrastructure, upgrading skills and knowledge, training, special schemes for Goa's salt sector, marketing support, promoting co-operatives, minimum support prices for salt, de silting, reclaiming non-functional salt pans, repairing sluice gates, providing roads for transportation, and vocational training in salt making skills. Responding via cyberspace to an announcement of the book, Patrice Reimens, Netherlands-based cyber-campaigner who has long followed issues in Goa, commented: In France, traditional
[Goanet-News] Goa news for July 19, 2013
Goa News from Google News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** Goa CM's convoy meets with accident; three cops injured - Times of India _vyYTQvyNLec-kOkXSPt3jrQ http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNGKTw_Rc9HWL_6cF4uCP2hfAEkwBwurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Goa-CMs-convoy-meets-with-accident-three-cops-injured/articleshow/21116024.cms *** Sesa Goa seeks FM's support for lifting mining ban in Goa - Economic Times MoR7RtuOvgJ3JnmXLTPHeVg http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNEm_iiBjmaQ9ulOJnj3MHw_J_Fy-gurl=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/news-by-industry/indl-goods/svs/metals-mining/sesa-goa-seeks-fms-support-for-lifting-mining-ban-in-goa/articleshow/21119415.cms *** DABOLIM V/S MOPA: GLOVES COME OFF - Herald Publications url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/CM-preparing-Goans-for-Lusofonia-fiasco/articleshow/21154542.cms;'CM preparing Goans for Lusofonia fiasco' http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNFqdH6wOwyKBA2CmDgFeCpin8Q_wQurl=http://oheraldo.in/News/Main%20Page%20News/DABOLIM-V-S-MOPA-GLOVES-COME-OFF/77093.html *** Locals demand job quota at proposed Mopa airport in Goa - Economic Times onomic TimesThere is opposition to the proposed site from politicians in south Goa, who apprehend that airport at Mopa would benefit neighbouring areas in Maharashtra more. But Prabhudesai claimed it was a myth promoted by a few leaders from South Goa's Salcette ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNGkrXCuItU_G3z65TDsgZLlC7WTuAurl=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/news-by-industry/jobs/locals-demand-job-quota-at-proposed-mopa-airport-in-goa/articleshow/21147153.cms *** 'Confusion' over Cong letter on Agnelo as party chief - Herald Publications rald PublicationsOLD GOA: Confusion arose Thursday over a letter purportedly sent by 8 members of the Congress Legislature Party recommending the candidature of former Calangute MLA Agnelo Fernandes as the Goa Pradesh Congress Committee chief. Eight members ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNGfyRglTopEETrjW8XXQd-3ntzhNwurl=http://oheraldo.in/News/Main%20Page%20News/lsquo-Confusion-rsquo-over-Cong-letter-on-Agnelo-as-party-chief/77096.html *** National Catholic community living convention at Old Goa - Times of India p to the globally revered feast of St Francis Xavier. Between 6,000 ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNGPY7exU1dfh-veftJeRlUTksJ2xAurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/National-Catholic-community-living-convention-at-Old-Goa/articleshow/21142116.cms *** Picture perfect at Goa for Kids photography workshop - Times of India mes of IndiaPANAJI: Experiencing life through the viewfinder is a visual delight for the creative eye. The Times of India's Goa for Kids campaign's photography workshops, to be held in Panaji and Margao this weekend, by photographer RajtilakNaik, will initiate ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNG7XMxcmhviO9uUnNkk48Tt1PqrVQurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Picture-perfect-at-Goa-for-Kids-photography-workshop/articleshow/21154890.cms *** Parrikar declines permission to lay double track in Goa - Hindu Business Line ndu Business LineIn a major setback to the South Western Railway's proposed doubling of track between Karnataka (Hospet) and Vasco, the Goa government has refused permission to lay the double track in its jurisdiction. I have refused the permission to double the track ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNF35ASzLGE3gbyaut_7E2qdeQK7jgurl=http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/states/parrikar-declines-permission-to-lay-double-track-in-goa/article4924122.ece *** Prayer sole weapon against terror at Old Goa - Times of India QMned=us http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNEjJfu8fMfSFlG49ywvEmPlWlSw5wurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Prayer-sole-weapon-against-terror-at-Old-Goa/articleshow/21154566.cms *** Mumbai-Goa liner set to sail again - Mumbai Mirror wo years after its last voyage ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNEiADDaalR9mAWLaMEg5qbF4yIjtAurl=http://www.mumbaimirror.com/mumbai/others/Mumbai-Goa-liner-set-to-sail-again/articleshow/21131739.cms Compiled by Goanet News Service http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php
[Goanet-News] Start-up Links From Goa... Art Design Meetup on July 20 (RSVP needed)
SOURCE: http://blog.startupgoa.org/ * Art Design Meetup in Goa on July 20th If you are an illustrator, artist, designer, front-end web developer or even an architect or fashion designer, please RSVP to our tiny little event (space is limited since this is a private home). * Everything You Needed to Create an Online Store Goan startup Powerstores who operates an ecommerce platform that allows anyone to start their own ecommerce website has raised $2M from a Hong Kong based investor. More about this can be read on TechCircle. http://techcircle.vccircle.com/2013/07/15/excl-e-com-platform-for-web-designs-powerstores-raises-2m-from-hong-kong-based-investor/ * Google Business Group, Goa Launch Event The Google Business Group is launching in Goa on the 1st of August at the Leela Palace. If you’re an IT professional, startup or freelance web developer, you should sign up for the event here: http://i.goa.me/gbggl * The second Goa Web Folks Meetup happens this Saturday Last month, we organized our first Web Folks meetup and it drew 34 techies and designers from around Goa! We were really happy with the turnout and thoroughly enjoyed meeting so many new people. This Saturday, we will host our second Goa Web Folks meetup. (Event in early July, since over.) SOURCE: http://blog.startupgoa.org/ -- FN Land +91-832-240-9490 Cell +91-982-212-2436 f...@goa-india.org
[Goanet] Links: NY, London, Toronto ...hotter than Goa
http://cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/07/15/new-york-today-heat-wave/ New York Today: Heat Wave There is no pleasant way to spin this. It will be brutally hot on Monday. And Tuesday. The rest of the week, too. The forecast high for Monday in Central Park is 97 degrees – the highest temperature since last July 18, when it hit 100. The heat index today will be over 100. Tuesday may be even hotter. The forecast calls for 98. A heat advisory is in effect for Monday and Tuesday. City cooling centers are open. Nights will provide little relief, with lows barely getting below 80 all week. We are sorry. Bring a parasol. --- http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-23341504 Heatwave: Health warnings issued for south-east England Health warnings have been issued as heatwave conditions are reached in London and the South East. The Met Office issued a Level 3 warning on the hottest day of the year, with temperatures hitting 32C (89.6F) at Northolt, west London. The warning alerts healthcare services to help those in high-risk groups such as the elderly and young children. Two similar heatwave warnings were issued last week in Yorkshire and the Humber, and in south-west England. It is the UK's first prolonged heatwave since 2006. --- http://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2013/07/17/toronto_weather_suffering_from_torontos_heat_wave_well_not_quite.html Toronto weather: Suffering from Toronto's heat wave? Well, not quite While there's no internationally accepted meaning, most define a heat wave as three or more days of temperatures over 32 C. It’s hot, but Toronto hasn’t yet seen a heat wave – at least, according to the traditional definition. While there’s no internationally accepted meaning, most define a heat wave as three or more days of temperatures over 32 C, said Dave Phillips, climatologist with Environment Canada. “It is not a heat wave, from that definition,” he said. This temperature was picked because 32 C equals 90 F. “90 degrees feels a lot more like you could cook bacon and eggs on the sidewalk.” Tuesday’s temperature peaked at 32.7 C, and Phillips believes it will get just as hot Wednesday and Thursday. A heat alert was issued for Toronto on Monday, and was upgraded to an extreme heat alert Tuesday, which continues. zoom “My sense is we may be in the midst of one, but it really just started yesterday,” he said. But the problem with hot temperatures is the cumulative effect. “Having four days of temperatures at 31 is much more debilitating than one day at 32,” he said. It was already 26 C at 7 a.m. Wednesday. Phillips said when the temperatures don’t go down below 20 C at night is usually when people start to get sick from the heat. “What we have seen, that to me, is quite significant is the fact we’ve had three days in a row of temperatures above 20,” he said. “That to me, in some days, is the new heat wave.” A heat alert was issued for Toronto on Monday, and was upgraded to an extreme heat alert Tuesday, which continues. During the extreme heat alert, the city has opened cooling centres, and outdoor public pools will stay open until 11:45 p.m. -- Albert Peres afpe...@3129.ca 416.660.0847
[Goanet] Fw: The Phantom of the Opera Part 1 - YouTube
Your weekend musical show. Subject: The Phantom of the Opera Part 1 - YouTube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tlkY1vbVxYo
[Goanet] California declares October as month for Hindu Awareness | The CSF
http://persecutedchurch.info/2013/07/17/california-declares-october-as-month-for-hindu-awareness/
[Goanet] Fw: Lakshmi Pratury on letter-writing | Video on TED.com
Subject: Lakshmi Pratury on letter-writing | Video on TED.com http://www.ted.com/talks/lakshmi_pratury_on_letter_writing.html
[Goanet] India's deadly problem with school meals
The fear is that attention is being diverted from what is an acute problem in many of India's state-run or state-assisted schools. While the ruling party in the state looks for excuses, the harsh reality is that food provided to children all over the country is often substandard, and sometimes not even fit for human consumption. Full read @ *http://tinyurl.com/qdxq8ng* -- DEV BOREM KORUM Gabe Menezes.
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[Goanet] Fwd: Song for the day.....
Nancy Wilson - Walk Away (Easy 1968) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YAxkr3jhDek -- DEV BOREM KORUM Gabe Menezes.
[Goanet] Inflammation More Damaging to Heart than Cholesterol - Video - iHealthTube.com
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[Goanet] Goa news for July 18, 2013
Goa News from Google News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** Manohar Parrikar refuses permission for double rail track in Goa - Economic Times both freight and ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNEkw9Nl4xNB3ku734NyI0tGXxswUQurl=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/news-by-industry/transportation/railways/manohar-parrikar-refuses-permission-for-double-rail-track-in-goa/articleshow/21122136.cms *** Sesa Goa seeks FM's support for lifting mining ban in Goa - Economic Times MoR7RtuOvgJ3JnmXLTPHeVg http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNEm_iiBjmaQ9ulOJnj3MHw_J_Fy-gurl=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/news-by-industry/indl-goods/svs/metals-mining/sesa-goa-seeks-fms-support-for-lifting-mining-ban-in-goa/articleshow/21119415.cms *** Sesa Goa, Sterlite's Q1 revenues to suffer due to disruption in ops - Business Standard ontrolled Vedanta group that are slated for merger, will come up with their worst quarterly results next week as both companies went through disruptions in operations. Sterlite ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNFVCGOF7Etyj4HPGUR9k060EHVs7Aurl=http://www.business-standard.com/article/markets/sesa-goa-sterlite-s-q1-revenues-to-suffer-due-to-disruption-in-ops-113071700668_1.html *** It was impossible to say no to Goa: Neto - Times of India who will foot a major part of the expenses -- have given the go-ahead for Neto to take charge of the football squad, although it was not clear about his support staff with three coaches and ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNHeeO3pbByUBjLZcIvZgCEFCPqISQurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/top-stories/It-was-impossible-to-say-no-to-Goa-Neto/articleshow/21130211.cms *** When statistics hide more than they reveal - Herald Publications oa.com. PANJIM: The area under cropping for Goa's staple food ~ rice ~ has come down but only modestly over the last 4-5 years according to Agriculture Department figures. In 2005-06 the area under cultivation was 52,177 hectares ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNGb93H9P0ETAxqqJATcYD0PTVbt3Aurl=http://oheraldo.in/News/Main%20Page%20News/When-statistics-hide-more-than-they-reveal/77046.html *** Gaming commission may monitor Goa's casinos - Newstrack India wstrack IndiaPanaji, July 17 (IANS) The unshackled run of Goa's casino industry for more than a decade could just come to an end next month. It had to take a death to bring this about. According to Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar, a gaming commission to regulate ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNGSAvrDLZFsQkaN-Ds6TtvHl7NaTwurl=http://www.newstrackindia.com/newsdetails/2013/07/17/235--Gaming-commission-may-monitor-Goa-s-casinos-.html *** Goa CM's convoy meets with accident, 3 cops injured - Oneindia eindiaPanaji, July 17: Three policemen were injured when Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar's convoy met with an accident in Panaji, police said on Wednesday. The Chief Minister was safe in the incident that took place late Tuesday night. According to ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNFxSx7ZoWzwx5_sSxsqsWwDjJvBdgurl=http://news.oneindia.in/2013/07/17/three-policemen-hurt-as-goa-cm-convoy-meets-with-accide-1261384.html *** Go Goa Gone? Emraan tires of his Goa property - Mumbai Mirror mbai MirrorAsource told Mirror: Emraan would frequent Goa every six months with his college friends. In fact, he knows every nook and corner there. Of late however, he has got so busy that he can hardly visit the place. He is planning to go to Goa next week to ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNEwKND4gipYY5bfO88hxJQZ2PhyRgurl=http://www.mumbaimirror.com/entertainment/bollywood/Go-Goa-Gone-Emraan-tires-of-his-Goa-property/articleshow/21131082.cms *** Mumbai-Goa liner set to sail again - Mumbai Mirror wo years after its last voyage the Mumbai-Goa steamer service will set sail once again, with Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar and his Maharashtra counterpart Prthviraj Chauhan keen on relaunching the service. A proposal to restart the ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNEiADDaalR9mAWLaMEg5qbF4yIjtAurl=http://www.mumbaimirror.com/mumbai/others/Mumbai-Goa-liner-set-to-sail-again/articleshow/21131739.cms *** Goa pitches for more monsoon tourists - Times of India une in New Delhi, roadshows and promotional events are being ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNEPZBa6msC4K-PmW6hSMVqH8ORZBgurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Goa-pitches-for-more-monsoon-tourists/articleshow/21093489.cms Compiled by Goanet News Service http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php
Re: [Goanet] Amartya Sen: India's dirty fighter
I like this guy! He makes his point with a lot of concern for the voiceless and powerless millions. And he is not in the least condescending to the region that he was (partly) educated in. Neither does he take the triumphalist approach, that some expats do, sneering at the home they've left behind. His work is underwritten with a humanism which is pushing for a better India. Every right thinking person should listen to what he says, and appreciate his attitude. FN FN +91-832-2409490 or +91-9822122436 f...@goa-india.org Audio recordings (mostly from Goa): http://bit.ly/GoaRecordings Goa,1556 http://www.scribd.com/doc/76671049/Goa1556-Catalogue-Books-from-Goa On 17 July 2013 14:53, Gabe Menezes gabe.mene...@gmail.com wrote: Half of Indians have no toilet. It's one of many gigantic failures that have prompted Nobel prize-winning academic Amartya Sen to write a devastating critique of India's economic boom. *http://tinyurl.com/q9j5lkc* -- DEV BOREM KORUM Gabe Menezes.
[Goanet] Great relief to Goan students: SC quashes common entrance test!!!!
In a land mark judgment delivered today 18th July 2013 at about 11.15 am Supreme Court has quashed common entrance test for admission to medical colleges. The judgment is seen as a setback to Kapil Sibal - the Education Minister and UPA II government who had compelled all medical colleges in India, despite their non-willingness, to have only one common entrance test for admission to medical colleges in India. Kapil Sibal and UPA II were boasting of achieving unachievable after implementation of common entrance test for students aspiring to join medical from this academic year. Although this judgment is w.r.t. only medical entrance examination, it is most likely that other common entrance test for engineering and other professional courses will also be scrapped! U. G. Barad
[Goanet] Politicising the airport issue
From: drferdina...@hotmail.com To: edi...@herald-goa.com Subject: Politicising the airport issue Date: Thu, 18 Jul 2013 09:14:47 +0530 I fully agree with the title “Politicising the airport issue” in people’s edit Herald 18 July. The Mopa issue sure has the blessings of both major National political parties in Goa, besides the other lobbies of real estate. Some disgruntled and defeated politicians are politicising the issue to garner public sympathy which is insignificant. But what is significant are the numerous sporadic letters that appear in media with distorted facts and spurious social movement that are staged by politicians to exhibit support for Mopa; like in this ‘people’s edit’ mentioned above. These writers should realise that it is only the educated who read others viewpoints whereas the uneducated mass will only scan the classified and advertisements in the media as they are mostly, brokers, contractors, waiters and cooks. Writers should also realise that politicians have not technical knowledge that one should accept their views as from technical experts in the field. There is this expert report from “International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO)” Feasibility Report 2007 stating the dual airport system “a second best solution”. It concludes “a single airport is the most efficient solution for Goa”. It also states that “the Mopa international airport will not be financially viable even with the private participation;” the reasons for which are given therein. There was a prior report by Airport de Paris International (ADPi) and STUP Consultants in 2005 which assumed that Mopa will handle three million passengers in 2010. But this number was surpassed by Dabolim in the 2010-11 season itself. This was achieved even before its current Rs 500 crore modernisation. ICAO has pointed out that new airport will require at least 12 million departing passengers and 24 million total traffic. The estimated passenger traffic is pegged at four million by 2022 as per ICAO. These are the facts from experts and not from politicians. Dr. Ferdinando dos Reis Falcão= Dr. Ferdinando dos Reis Falcão. M.B.,B.S.(Bom)Margão - GOA. Tel : + 91 . 832 . 2703 100.
[Goanet] Step-motherly treatment to health care in Goa -- By Nisser Dias
*By Nisser Dias 18th July 2013* * * *Step-motherly treatment to health care in Goa* Decades back the basic needs of a human being was ‘roti, kapda aur makhan’, today with the evolution of time and modernity two more basic needs have been added to that list. And that is education and health care. Many a countries in the world including India has made these two requirements of modern day life freely available to its citizens, sadly in India it largely remains as desire of the people. To some extent the Centre through the state governments have reached out to students to attract them to attend school to eradicate illiteracy, healthcare has suffered badly because of the apathy of the political class of people who seem to be more interested in letting private players in the health sector to flourish. It will require reams and reams of papers if we try to compile medical negligence in government hospitals and neglect of government hospitals all over the country. So at the moment let me concentrate or rather focus on the neglect of government hospitals in our own state. A state that is said to be forward looking with a different outlook compared to the rest of the country, advanced state in contrast to other states. A world famous tourist destination and yet successive governments have not been able to establish a robust government healthcare system where its people can get quality medical treatment for free. Of course in 2002 during the first tenure of Manohar Parrikar as chief minister a survey was conducted by a reputed national new magazine and Goa did stand among the first five in healthcare. But the parameters then were based on the number of primary health centres, sub centres and government hospitals. So also it was based on the number of people visiting these hospitals. But the mystery still remains whether the journalists conducted survey by actually visiting these centres (health) and observing its functioning or whether the information sought by them was provided by the government officials in their hotel rooms? Nonetheless Goa was projected in the top five in health-care in the country but we all know the ground realities are quite different. A visit at any health centre or sub-centre or hospital including government Goa Medical College (GMC) will indicate that the authorities are not bothered about the hygiene and upkeep of the centres and hospitals. Recently the false ceiling of the Out Going Patient (OPD) at GMC had collapsed due to leakage of rainwater. Fire had also erupted in the complex, there are many more examples to show that successive Health minister lack the will and the zeal to bring about revolutionary change in the public health care. Hospicio is yet another story of neglect and disregard. It has become a sort of a tradition that upon taking oath the newly ordained minister visits this hospital based in the commercial city of Margao and is a nodal hospital for south Goa. But successive governments have conveniently ignored to cater to its requirements. The word hygiene had taken leave of absence in this hospital years ago. The staff including the doctors posted at this hospital must be using the word sanitisation only while advising the patients because I do not think the hospital was ever sanitized. Of course I do not blame the doctors and the staff because it is the duty of the government to provide the equipment and chemicals to do it. It is our bad omen that the successive governments have even failed to provide adequate beds and bedsheets due which patients have to share a bed and that too without a bed cover and bed sheet. Family members or relatives have to be content sleeping on the floor. The morgue at Hospicio is yet another issue. Over the decades the capacity of the morgue has not been increased and there have times when even two corpses were accommodated in once space. Infact some years back reacting to my news item on the mortuary I was invited to visit the morgue. The contention of the in-charge was that it was maintained and the dead persons were given the due respect. To his bad luck a dead body was kept on the floor outside the cold storage and he had to apologize to me. Subsequently chief medical officer posted at Hospicio decided to build another morgue at Leprosy hospital inspite of resistance from the morgue incharge. Couple of years later it was closed down because of inconvenience. Lakhs and lakhs of rupees down the drain. The leprosy hospital in Margao at the Monte hill is another case neglect. Yes, we have the infrastructure in place in terms of buildings, plenty of space around it and qualified staff but to my utter dismay the government does not have the resolve and determination to maintain it and run it smoothly like private hospitals. Similar treatment is also being dished out to hospitals in the pipeline. Digambar
[Goanet] There were no Hindus in Goa before Portuguese landed: Church thinker
Diana, you and Edwin are most welcome to meet me in Margao even otherwise. So, Diana that was your philosophy behind using 'that line' as a phrase amounting to analogy! Now let me write few lines on 'Analogy.' Although 'analogies' are one of the most prolific communication tools in the English language, used in every field of human endeavor, it often fails where 'persuasion' is the ultimate goal! Framer of 'analogy' always considers it is simple and straightforward to understand but unfortunately gets interpreted in unwanted complexity, opening doors to 'you..me..' type exchanges! This mainly happens because to counter one 'Analogy' another 'Analogy' is given a birth and this cycle goes on and on creating more and more complications than simplification! The very same thing we are presently experiencing (and will continue to witness/experience until 2014 general elections are over) how political parties trigger complications and create turbulences over each other's 'analogy.' Louts Genevie and Dantel Cooper of Litigation Strategies Ltd., explains pros and cons of 'Analogy' in their booklet titled 'For The Defense: Why ANALOGIES Often Fails.' Knowing this, I requested explanation from you to the usage of 'the line used by you.' Coming back to subject under discussion, Diana, would you like to reread your responses and check whether your responses answer the basic subject under discussion! Your responses (and deleted words 'church thinker' from subject line) give a feeling of trying to deflect the main issue under discussion and attempting to provide a soft cover with saying 'forget the past ..think of better tomorrow.' This is no doubt a good philosophy, but for a historian 'past' is more important than 'present.' And if we allow modern historians to interfere with well settled past history, our posterity will blame us and they will learn wrong history. This is my concern! Diana, the main issue in the subject line is: whether Hindus were there in Goa before Portuguese landed in Goa OR not! And you are yet to answer this! U. G. Barad Message: 6 Date: Wed, 17 Jul 2013 09:53:20 +0530 From: Edwin/Diana Pinto eddipi...@gmail.com To: goanet@lists.goanet.org Subject: Re: [Goanet] There were no Hindus in Goa before Portuguese Message-ID: 4CF37A26238B41DCA7488BF481771F3D@CorpcommPC Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset=iso-8859-1; reply-type=original U.G. Barad wrote Your explanation, appended herein below under caption 'YOUR RECENT REPLY', does not explain/elaborate nor expands the meaning and correlation of words: 'framing'; 'doctor'; 'prescription'; 'swallow' and 'medicine' used by you in that line. Since I did not get the clarity on this line and more specifically for words used in that line, I requested you to explain! And if you cannot explain/expand the line w.r.t. words used by you, let's forget it! We will consider the exchange of messages is closed for good with no answer. What say? Of course I can explain. Why would I say things to you that I cannot explain. This phrase was just an analogy, which I think most people would understand. However, if you didn't manage to understand it, then let me simplify it even further. The doctor referred to are the Gods and prophets from whom our scriptures are derived. The scriptures are akin to a doctor's prescription for a better life. But we only get better if we swallow the medicine prescribed, not if we just honour images of our doctor and keep reading the prescription without swallowing the medicine (that is implement the advice and instructions given to us in the scriptures.) Let me know if you still do not understand, then Edwin and I will be happy to meet with you personally in your home town of Margao and explain it to you even further. Diana
[Goanet] Politicising the airport issue
You are very much right Doc. Paid Opinions I would say. When writers are experts in publishing their views on anything and everything. Cheers floriano goasuraj 9890470896 www.goasu-rj.org - Original Message - From: Dr. Ferdinando dos Reis Falcão To: goa...@goanet.org Sent: Thursday, July 18, 2013 9:15 AM Subject: Politicising the airport issue -- From: drferdina...@hotmail.com To: edi...@herald-goa.com Subject: Politicising the airport issue Date: Thu, 18 Jul 2013 09:14:47 +0530 I fully agree with the title “Politicising the airport issue” in people’s edit Herald 18 July. The Mopa issue sure has the blessings of both major National political parties in Goa, besides the other lobbies of real estate. Some disgruntled and defeated politicians are politicising the issue to garner public sympathy which is insignificant. But what is significant are the numerous sporadic letters that appear in media with distorted facts and spurious social movement that are staged by politicians to exhibit support for Mopa; like in this ‘people’s edit’ mentioned above. These writers should realise that it is only the educated who read others viewpoints whereas the uneducated mass will only scan the classified and advertisements in the media as they are mostly, brokers, contractors, waiters and cooks. Writers should also realise that politicians have not technical knowledge that one should accept their views as from technical experts in the field. There is this expert report from “International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO)” Feasibility Report 2007 stating the dual airport system “a second best solution”. It concludes “a single airport is the most efficient solution for Goa”. It also states that “the Mopa international airport will not be financially viable even with the private participation;” the reasons for which are given therein. There was a prior report by Airport de Paris International (ADPi) and STUP Consultants in 2005 which assumed that Mopa will handle three million passengers in 2010. But this number was surpassed by Dabolim in the 2010-11 season itself. This was achieved even before its current Rs 500 crore modernisation. ICAO has pointed out that new airport will require at least 12 million departing passengers and 24 million total traffic. The estimated passenger traffic is pegged at four million by 2022 as per ICAO. These are the facts from experts and not from politicians. Dr. Ferdinando dos Reis Falcão = Dr. Ferdinando dos Reis Falcão. M.B.,B.S.(Bom) Margão - GOA. Tel : + 91 . 832 . 2703 100.
[Goanet] SMILE........................ IT'S WEEKEND (18/07/2013)
HOW MANY……… It’s women’s nature that they are suspicious of their husbands. But sometimes some women are overly suspicious of their husbands. It’s said, when Adam stayed out late for a few nights, even Eve became suspicious and upset:- Eve: (charged) You are running around with other women. Adam: What are you talking. Eve: I know that you have another woman in your life. Adam: (responded) You are being unreasonable. Eve: Don’t you lie to me. Adam: Are you out of your mind? Eve: Yes, you made me that. Adam: Why don’t you realize that you are the only woman on earth. The quarrel continued until Adam fell asleep, only to be awakened by someone poking him in the chest. It was Eve….. Adam: (demanded) What do you think you are doing? Eve: Counting your ribs. Adam: Ribs? Why?? Eve: As I know God created me from one of your rib, I want to make sure, how many more ribs are missing. Cajetan de Sanvordem Kuwait.
[Goanet] Goanet Reader: Salt, crucial across human history, taken for granted in today's Goa
Salt has been an important produce of coastal Goa for centuries, and has been exported from here to countries in Africa and Asia. But today, the traditional salt sector lies decimated and threatened by extinction, says a new book on the subject. Goa once was a hub of salt making. Salt was the currency that allowed Goans to import essential commodities. Today, the very same occupation lies derelict, its spine truly broken by a century and more of official polices, governmental apathy, low social status..., says a book authored by Benaulim-based sociologist Dr. Reyna Sequeira. Sequeira, who did her Ph.D. on the salt making communities of Goa and is an associate professor at Quepem, says in the book that traditional occupations must be remembered not as a tapestry in a museum merely to be viewed, but as a living part of our society. Her field work, spread over a couple of decades involving both her Masters and doctorate on this often ignored subject, looks at salt makers in three villagers scattered across diverse pockets of coastal Goa -- Agarvaddo (Pernem), Batim (Tisvadi) and Arpora (Bardez). Besides focussing on the salt making communities, she highlights the geography, history and politics of salt in Goa. In the first two, one gets a hint of how the area of salt extraction has shrunk particularly over recent decades, but also since the late nineteenth century and the Anglo-Portuguese Treaty. In the politics of this section, Sequeira touches issues of the salt sector's legal status. She quotes other researchers like Dr Harishchandra T Nagvenkar who say that steps taken to promote salt production, marketing and competitiveness could have made a huge difference to this sector in Goa. Salt has figured only rarely in the Goa legislative assembly, though some politicians have made attempts to raise the issue. Sequeira give a detailed description of the salt making process in Goa. While it may seem to be a simple process, has carefully evolved over the centuries as drawings from the field suggest. Given the sociological approach of her book, Sequeira studies the salt-makers in detail -- both from the Hindu and Catholic communities, besides migrants from neighbouring Karnataka. She compares and contrasts festivals, language, religion, marriage and others followed along different parts of the Goa coast. The changing status of women -- a reality in today's Goa -- also throws up some interesting issues. The family involvement in salt work, and social problems, are also covered, as is the economic life of the villages studied. Sequeira notes age-old unsolved problems in transportation that the salt makers face. Likewise competition, sometimes unfair, from the corporate world also comes up in the 256-page hard-bound book published by Goa,1556 and priced at Rs 400 in Goa. In Batim, not far from the Panjim-Margao highway, the local salt farmers coexist with migrants. From here, a number of traditional marriage rituals are documented by the author. Interesting syncretic practises -- which cut across the religious divide -- are also studied. Landlords, workers, tenants and migrants feature in the crucial task of creating salt. In Arpora, says the author, the salt pans have come under immense pressure, due to factors like tourism and the real-estate boom in the locality. At the time of the commencement of her research, there were four operational salt pans in the village, but now just one exists. Storage of salt and the hurdles to salt making are also studied in the book. Sequeira approached a number of authorities under the Right to Information Act -- from village panchayat upwards -- whose answers suggest a poor understanding or complete lack of interest in salt making. Goa needs a deputy salt commissioner appointed for itself, and statistics on salt production should be systematically maintained, says Sequeira. She also suggests a strict ban on the conversion of salt pans, amidst a number of other serious suggestions. The book will be released on coming Sunday, July 21, 2013, at 10 am at Central Library, Panjim. The function is open to the public. Other suggestions deal with building awareness over the importance of salt pans, badly-needed official support for infrastructure, linking up Goa's isolated salt sector with the national-level infrastructure, upgrading skills and knowledge, training, special schemes for Goa's salt sector, marketing support, promoting co-operatives, minimum support prices for salt, de silting, reclaiming non-functional salt pans, repairing sluice gates, providing roads for transportation, and vocational training in salt making skills. Responding via cyberspace to an announcement of the book, Patrice Reimens, Netherlands-based cyber-campaigner who has long followed issues in Goa, commented: In France, traditional
Re: [Goanet] Amartya Sen: India's dirty fighter
Wow Fred... Sen a guy :-) Read his earlier book on Indians, The Argumentative Indian. Also read his recent opinions during a talk in Kolkata. Eugene
[Goanet] Congratulations to Ivana Furtado
Dear Sir /Madam, Kindly mention this while publishing the news of Ivana's victory in the National Junior Girls' Championship today. Goa Carbon Ltd.Goodwill Ambassador and woman Grandmaster Bhakti Kulkarni lauded performance of Ivana Furtado in winning the National Junior Girls Chess Championship at Lucknow today. Bhakti-herself two times national junior Girls Champion- hailed Ivana's emphatic win. It is moment of pride for Goan sportspersons that young Ivana has achieved this feat while at 14 years of age breaking my record by one year, said the Woman Grandmaster while wishing the youngster many wins in future. Message overBhakti -- *Commonwealth Junior Girls Chess Champion,* *Goodwill Ambassador for GCL, * *International Woman Grand Master,* *Goa,India.*
Re: [Goanet] Step-motherly treatment to health care in Goa -- By Nisser Dias
My dear Nisser,, *in point format:* 1: Important and interesting article 2: Only skims the surface and provides little guidance as to the WHY it is so and HOW to go about correcting it 3: Suggests that further research is necessary IF one is to reverse the 'Domino' started by the new dispensation in 1962 and enhanced by the MGP in 1964 (circa). Both for the advantage of the vested interests and to the detriment of Goa and Goans. 4: Regrettably confuses Medical Neglect with Medical Negligence. 5: Displays lack of research as to WHY and HOW Asilo (Mapuca) and Hospicio (Margao) came to taken over by an already politically charged (not only partisan) and unweildy GMC. *A Question:* Would you be able to (*generically*) name ONE case of Medical Negligence at GMC and comment on: a: Why we believe it to be a case of medical negligence? b: What we believe would have been the appropriate steps to legally approach the case? c: If, we believe that the family received *v* did not receive the appropriate advice? d: If the Statute of Limitation has now expired while we may have been caught up in the drama? best jc *Additional Reading from *June 18, 2001*:* In a move which can only be explained as a move to destabilize Catholic Goans, the ruling MGP set in place a policy of discrimination against Goans when it came to employment in Goa. Officers in all major fields with no particularly spectacular expertise were brought in to positions which could easily have been filled by Goans. Many Goans found themselves in the untenable position of being literally bossed around by less capable deputationists who were specifically brought in by the MG government. A good number of the deputationists were good, honest and hard working. They served Goa well. But the vast majority of them were substandard space occupiers. These less competent bosses didn't have a clue of Goa, Goan culture or of the landscape. They didn't even display a scintilla of interest in improving anything in Goa. All they did was talk down to Goans, bad mouth Goans as lazy, good for nothing, sossegado feni drinkers and specialized in merely filling up posts with their friends and relatives. It wasn't very uncommon for a a good number of posts in Government departments being filled up by individuals from Kerala or Andhra or Maharashtra or Delhi, if the Head was from that region. Even clerical and secretarial posts! And what happened to Goans ? Well, they were told to apply in six months time. A very curious method of creative advertising of posts was in situ. Advertisements for posts in Goa, appeared in Goa newspapers well over a month after they appeared in newspapers in Bombay, Delhi or Trivandrum. In fact, on most occasions, the advertisements appeared inGoa a day or two before the last date of application. Many Goans who had the qualifications and nerve, packed their bags and left Goa. Most of them, for good. *from: http://www.colaco.net/1/letdown.htm* On 17 July 2013 22:30, Nisser Dias nisserd...@gmail.com wrote: *By Nisser Dias 18th July 2013* *Step-motherly treatment to health care in Goa* Decades back the basic needs of a human being was ‘roti, kapda aur makhan’, today with the evolution of time and modernity two more basic needs have been added to that list. And that is education and health care. Many a countries in the world including India has made these two requirements of modern day life freely available to its citizens, sadly in India it largely remains as desire of the people. To some extent the Centre through the state governments have reached out to students to attract them to attend school to eradicate illiteracy, healthcare has suffered badly because of the apathy of the political class of people who seem to be more interested in letting private players in the health sector to flourish. It will require reams and reams of papers if we try to compile medical negligence in government hospitals and neglect of government hospitals all over the country. So at the moment let me concentrate or rather focus on the neglect of government hospitals in our own state. A state that is said to be forward looking with a different outlook compared to the rest of the country, advanced state in contrast to other states. A world famous tourist destination and yet successive governments have not been able to establish a robust government healthcare system where its people can get quality medical treatment for free. Of course in 2002 during the first tenure of Manohar Parrikar as chief minister a survey was conducted by a reputed national new magazine and Goa did stand among the first five in healthcare. But the parameters then were based on the number of primary health centres, sub centres and government hospitals. So also it was based on the number of people visiting these hospitals. But the mystery still remains whether the journalists conducted survey by actually visiting these centres (health) and observing its functioning or whether the
[Goanet] ENSURE TOTAL TRANSPERANCY IN SELECTION OF CIC AND SIC
To ensure total transparency in the selection process, Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar should make public the five names each short-listed for the post of Chief Information Commissioner and State Information Commissioner. The current selection process of the Chief Information Commissioner and State Information Commissioner should not be stage managed and be a mere eyewash. Before the final names are selected, the Government should disclose in public domain, the names of all the applicants and those short listed. The three member committee headed by the Chief Secretary appointed to shortlist the candidates were all known Yes-men of Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar. The same committee on the earlier occasion on political pressure had high-handedly wrongly short listed Pandurang Nadkarni and Pradeep Padwal despite there being other candidates who were much more qualified for the post. The best and the brightest should be appointed to these very vital positions. As provided under Section 15 (3) of the RTI Act, the Committee comprising of the Chief Minister, Leader of the Opposition and another Minister should themselves review all the applications and select persons strictly on merit with no lobbying or fixing whatsoever. All the aspiring candidates need to be interviewed as relying solely on the bio-data submitted by them could end up selecting the wrong persons. To ensure proper implementation of the Right to Information Act, the State Information Commission should comprise of independent minded persons Aires Rodrigues T1 - B30, Ribandar Retreat Ribandar - Goa - 403006 Mobile: 9822684372
[Goanet] Lusofonia Games
In the Lusofonia Games, the participating nations go under the country names. Wiki mentions that there were 11 participating nations. In 2009, 12 nations took part. If athletes take part as nations, such as India, why are not athletes from Mumbai and Kolkata as well as from Daman and Diu included? As we know, the then Bombay and Kolkata came under Portuguese rule. Why only athletes from Goa? The official page of the Luso Games for Goa says: About The Official Page of The Lusofonia Games 2013, Goa. The Lusofonia Games are among the largest and the most prestigious multinational, multi-sport games in the world organized by ACOLOP. The 3rd edition will be held in Goa, India from 2nd-10th Nov, 2013. Description The Lusofonia Games (Portuguese: Jogos da Lusofonia) is a multinational multi-sporting event organized by the ACOLOP, which involves athletes coming from Lusophone (Portuguese-speaking) countries, namely those belonging to the CPLP (Community of Portuguese Language Countries), but also others where there are significant Portuguese communities or that have a common past with Portugal. This event is similar in concept to the Commonwealth Games (for members of the Commonwealth of Nations) and the Jeux de la Francophonie (for the Francophonie community). General Information The first Lusofonia Games were held in Macau, China from 7-15 October, 2006. 733 Athletes participated from 11 countries. The second edition was held in Lisbon, Portugal from 11-19 July, 2009. 1300 Athletes participated from 12 countries. === Eugene
[Goanet] I will go LIGHT A CANDLE at the Shrine of OUR LADY OF FATIMA, Portugal for you.....TODAY
Dear Sir or Madam In gratitude to what Our Lady of Fatima has done for me I am willing to go at your request and deliver or read your prayer and light a candle at our lady of Fatima I live accross the street so it is easy for me and I am greatfull for being able to do so. Just send me your prayer in writing or via email or regular mail and I will pay for the candle which is .85 Cents and read your request in front of the statue of Our Lady of Fatima Send you request to light-a-can...@sapo.pt or via regular mail to: Joe Pereira Avenida Joao XXIII #17 Cova da Iria 2495-403 Fatima Portugal Phone # +351 914324195 Fax +351 302005703 light-a-can...@sapo.pt You are not obligated to send me anything for the candle but if you wish to do so it is at your own descretion. The only thing I ask is that you include me in your prayers and I will do the same for you. If you wish to make a donation to help orphan children visit www.fatimacandle.com or http://www.fatimacandle.com/light-a-candle.php and place your request through this site. REMEMBER NO FEE IS BEING REQUESTED FOR THIS SERVICE AND IT IS NOT TO BE INTERPRETED AS SUCH I AM ONLY MAKING A RECOMENDATION OF ONE ONLINE SERVICE YOU CAN DONATE TO HELP THE CHILDREN BUT IF YOU WISH TO DONATE TO AN ORGANIZATION OF YOUR CHOICE PLEASE DO SO AND JUST LET ME KNOW WHOM IT IS SO I CAN INCLUDE THEM ON FUTURE EMAILS. I hope that what ever it is you want me to pray for will be granted. Regards Joseph Pereira
[Goanet] Quebec Goan Association: Invitation to celebrate World Goa Day Picnic in Montreal.
- Forwarded Message - From: Flora Marlow floramar...@yahoo.ca To: goan...@yahoo.co.uk goan...@yahoo.co.uk Sent: Thursday, July 18, 2013 12:01:34 PM Subject: Quebec Goan Association: Invitation to celebrate World Goa Day Picnic in Montreal. The Quebec Goan Association would like to invite you and your family, to celebrate World Goa Day in Montreal, on Saturday the 17th of August 2013 at 11 a.m. Best Regards Flora Almeida Marlow President: Quebec Goan Association (514) 779-0203
[Goanet] Colva’s Concretisation
The controversial concretization of a lush green eco-sensitive area into a multi-purpose ground is a hot topic in Colva today and this letter will catch the attention of many people, particularly my fellow Colvenkars. I always loved Colva since I was a Child. I recollect the village as very clean, pristine white beach sands, lush greenery etc. Over the past so many years however, I am pained to see this once beautiful village rapidly deteriorating into a place of filth, stink, creek/other places polluted with sewage, rapidly diminishing greenery, un-wanted constructions/mega projects, water contamination etc. One has to only visit Colva and its beach to see for themselves. All of the latter has increased the monetary assets (mostly illegally) of greedy; local politicians, real estate agents, builders, specific hoteliers, specific restaurant owners and now also many un-ethical people from outside Goa. One common element which has facilitated Colva’s decline to chaos, is the bunch of known corrupt local politicians, who I have seen in power in Colva for many years and I find it strange to believe that the Good People of Colva, besides electing these people time time again, are still taking the their; despite knowing their backgrounds and that their properties/houses/flashy cars were obtained via corrupt ways, in the selling/destruction of my village. I do not have problem with having a good lifestyle but not at the cost of rapidly destroying our Colva village. It appears that many Colvenkars have a short memory on things that really matter, like for example the known destructive/corrupt elements. Now, we have a lush eco-sensitive green area (one of few areas left in the village) opposite the Church and it appears there are people who were silent on the all the other wrong doings on Colva and SAG Ground, have now suddenly woken to destroy/concretize the area. The SAG Sports Ground near the beach remain totally un-maintained un-utilized, this could have been easily developed into a world class sports centre for the Village. Many are listening to the propaganda of un-qualified individuals for concretizing the eco-sensitive area; why not ask the opinion of credible national/local environment agencies/experts. Of course my other point is why another ground when we already have one big SAG un-utilized one? There is talk by the un-qualified experts of drainage systems etc to which I ask Colvenkars the following question, when our in-competent current system can’t manage basic infrastructure, clean beaches/creek, streets etc in Colva, how can we believe that they can setup a good drainage system in concretizing the area. I appreciate that there plans to bring about a better garbage management system in Colva but I am talking on basis of where Colva currently is; which is of course a complete big pathetic mess. I call for the proposed plans for the ground on the lush green eco-sensitive area to be scrapped, however if the overwhelming majority of the Colvenkars still want to concretize this area then I request that (A) Can we first look at developing the SAG ground as a sports centre for the village instead of converting another scarce land resource, (B) Have a total environment/disaster management assessment be done by credible experts, so as to avoid any calamities/floods in the future. We are of course aware of short sighted development is many parts of India, which has led to man-made calamities. Arwin Mesquita, UAE. -- Please post your comments on my Blog: http://goanidentity.blogspot.com/ Please also see below: 1. Benaulim Village Action Committee: http://www.bvacbenaulim.blogspot.com/ 2. Rape of Goa : http://www.parrikar.com/blog/the-rape-of-goa/ 3. MAND - an adivasi-rights resource centre : http://mandgoa.blogspot.com/ 4. EVERY GOAN SHOULD SEE THIS VIDEO: http://infochangeindia.org/Infochange-documentary.html 5. Goa's Identity Movement group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com//#/group.php?gid=193497031686 6. Official Government Site NRI Office (GOA): http://www.globalgoans.org.in/
Re: [Goanet] Press Note from GFDO
July 18, 2013 PRESS NOTE GFDO expressed shock at the CM’s latest U turn on the state government’s assurance to the AAI at the meeting held on 12th May, 2006 that land for city side airport infrastructure would be made available to them. Based on this assurance, Rs.600 Crores was invested by AAI towards the construction of a New Terminal and Apron, as part of the planned, on-going expansion of Goa airport at Dabolim. The AAI has already paid the government an amount of Rs.4.23 crores towards the land promised for this purpose. In fact, it will be recalled that Mr. Parrikar, during his stint as Leader of Opposition, had vociferously alleged that the denotification of Sy.8/1 Dabolim, was a huge scam perpetrated by the previous government. He should now inform the people of Goa what exactly has changed in dealing with this alleged scam since he took over the reins of government. The CM has displayed his double standards when he refuses to allocate the promised additional land to the AAI for infrastructure for an existing airport that is servicing Goa’s aviation needs, and demands that it make optimum use of land already allocated to them. However, he is quite willing to hand over 80 lakhs sq. metres to private parties to construct a new airport, when the best airports around the world have been set up with only around 40 lakhs sq. metres. The people of Goa should also understand this government’s anti people policies that permit commercial construction on land notified for public purpose and thereafter inexplicably denotified. Productive agricultural land which Goans residing at Mopa depend upon for their livelihood and traditional way of life, however, is acquired for the construction of an unnecessary Private Public Partnership (PPP) airport for the profit of vested interests. It is amusing that the CM calls upon the AAI to hand over the additional “works” on the non existent land to the state when the State government has amply displayed that it cannot even manage Goa’s garbage problem let alone provide basic necessities like adequate water and power to the people in the last 16 months of its rule. According to GFDO, the attack on the AAI by the CM is just a ruse to provide an excuse for him to further strangulate Dabolim airport so as to fulfil the plans of vested interests in Mopa. GFDO earnestly appeals to the CM to display strength of character and fulfil the commitment of the state government, made on behalf of the people of Goa to hand over 36,800 sq. metres of land in Sy.8/1 Dabolim, or the 70,000 sq. metres promised in lieu of that, to ensure that urgently infrastructure is provided for the Goan economy and to maintain the credibility of Goa and Goans. For GOANS FOR DABOLIM ONLY Fr. Eremito Rebelo Convenor
[Goanet] Amartya Sen: India's dirty fighter
Fredrick Noronha writes: I like this guy! He makes his point with a lot of concern for the voiceless and powerless millions. And he is not in the least condescending to the region that he was (partly) educated in. Neither does he take the triumphalist approach that some expats do; sneering at the home they've left behind. His work is underwritten with a humanism which is pushing for a better India. Every right thinking person should listen to what he says, and appreciate his attitude. My response: The country has been independent for the last 65 years. How is it that Prof Amartya Sen realized the problem only now? And should he not tell us who is responsible for the mess that he has now identified? Best regards, U. G. Barad
[Goanet] India's deadly problem with school meals
Gabe Menezes writes: The fear is that attention is being diverted from what is an acute problem in many of India's state-run or state-assisted schools. While the ruling party in the state looks for excuses, the harsh reality is that food provided to children all over the country is often substandard, and sometimes not even fit for human consumption. Full read @ *http://tinyurl.com/qdxq8ng* There are many successful programmes feeding school children. One such is Akshay Patra run by ISKCON. At: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Akshaya_Patra_Foundation it is mentioned: The organization distributes freshly cooked, healthy meals daily to 1.3 million underprivileged children in 9,000 government schools through 20 locations in 9 states across India. The programme is run with the support from many well-wishers who make up the difference from what the government pays, and what it costs. U. G. Barad
Re: [Goanet] Press Note from GFDO
According to GFDO, the attack on the AAI by the CM is just a ruse to provide an excuse for him to further strangulate Dabolim airport so as to fulfil the plans of vested interests in Mopa. COMMENTS: The Good GFDO must understand that if Manohar Parrikar does not STRANGULATE DABOLIM at this stage, he himself is likely to be STRANGULATED by the REAL ESTATE MAFIOSI who have financed his re-election, even to the point of removing the thorn from MOPA's flesh Matanhy Saldanha, thro' giving him the 21 gun salute send-off and assuring itself the lasting support of his widow thro' sabotaging Democratic by-elections in he Cortalim Constituency and purchasing her silence. Cheers floriano goasuraj 9890470896 www.goasu-raj.org - Original Message - From: Edwin/Diana Pinto eddipi...@gmail.com To: goanet@lists.goanet.org Sent: Thursday, July 18, 2013 9:29 PM Subject: Re: [Goanet] Press Note from GFDO July 18, 2013 PRESS NOTE GFDO expressed shock at the CM’s latest U turn on the state government’s assurance to the AAI at the meeting held on 12th May, 2006 that land for city side airport infrastructure would be made available to them. Based on this assurance, Rs.600 Crores was invested by AAI towards the construction of a New Terminal and Apron, as part of the planned, on-going expansion of Goa airport at Dabolim. The AAI has already paid the government an amount of Rs.4.23 crores towards the land promised for this purpose. In fact, it will be recalled that Mr. Parrikar, during his stint as Leader of Opposition, had vociferously alleged that the denotification of Sy.8/1 Dabolim, was a huge scam perpetrated by the previous government. He should now inform the people of Goa what exactly has changed in dealing with this alleged scam since he took over the reins of government. The CM has displayed his double standards when he refuses to allocate the promised additional land to the AAI for infrastructure for an existing airport that is servicing Goa’s aviation needs, and demands that it make optimum use of land already allocated to them. However, he is quite willing to hand over 80 lakhs sq. metres to private parties to construct a new airport, when the best airports around the world have been set up with only around 40 lakhs sq. metres. The people of Goa should also understand this government’s anti people policies that permit commercial construction on land notified for public purpose and thereafter inexplicably denotified. Productive agricultural land which Goans residing at Mopa depend upon for their livelihood and traditional way of life, however, is acquired for the construction of an unnecessary Private Public Partnership (PPP) airport for the profit of vested interests. It is amusing that the CM calls upon the AAI to hand over the additional “works” on the non existent land to the state when the State government has amply displayed that it cannot even manage Goa’s garbage problem let alone provide basic necessities like adequate water and power to the people in the last 16 months of its rule. According to GFDO, the attack on the AAI by the CM is just a ruse to provide an excuse for him to further strangulate Dabolim airport so as to fulfil the plans of vested interests in Mopa. GFDO earnestly appeals to the CM to display strength of character and fulfil the commitment of the state government, made on behalf of the people of Goa to hand over 36,800 sq. metres of land in Sy.8/1 Dabolim, or the 70,000 sq. metres promised in lieu of that, to ensure that urgently infrastructure is provided for the Goan economy and to maintain the credibility of Goa and Goans. For GOANS FOR DABOLIM ONLY Fr. Eremito Rebelo Convenor
Re: [Goanet] Amartya Sen: India's dirty fighter
On 18 July 2013 14:29, Eugene Correia eugene.corr...@gmail.com wrote: Wow Fred... Sen a guy :-) Sorry! You're right. He's a super cool dude! FN FN +91-832-2409490 or +91-9822122436 f...@goa-india.org
[Goanet] SUB:- THERE WERE NO HINDUS IN GOA BEFORE PORTUGUESE LANDED: CHURCH THINKER
I have very carefully gone through the write ups by several writers and still there is more who are continuing their debate in the Goanet news; Fr. Victor Ferrao’s who is the Rector in the Seminary of Rachol, stated that “There were no Hindus in Goa before the Portuguese landed” seems to have generated a debate amongst the Goans on the Cyber space. The Indian philosophy of life has existed since time immemorial. Unlike organised religious of the world Hinduism still exists as a way of life, which blends religiosity with spirituality. Across India the complexity of Hinduism is extremely difficult to trace. Just as it is difficult to see air but one can feel it, Hinduism although may not have emerged as an organised faith amongst its people, it has always remained as a part of life amongst our people. We in India always exhibited diverse tendencies in our life style, from worshiping forces of nature, its elements, and the biodiversity. We have evolved ourselves to revering several thousands of Gods in human form or even hybrids of man with animal forms. Respect for life, sustainability and interactive understanding has made India as a tolerant nation. Slowly Hinduism in its original form is slowly loosing its meaning a fundamentalism of organised religious groups has slowly driven some of those practicing Hinduism to organize themselves as a form of religion to counter the effects of those forming the organised religious group. Offshoot of Hinduism is Buddhism which is the response to the system of caste discrimination. Goa during the pre Portuguese era certainly had a philosophy of life may be different from that practiced by those from the North or South India. Our fore fathers did not live in a vacuum and the spirituality and religiosity was unique, distinctive and amalgamation of the various tribes which migrated into and made Goa their home. Let us not demean and denigrate our ancient heritage and a far tolerant Goan culture by blanket ascertain to or, contrary to the existence of Hindus in Goa. Goa is a peaceful and a happy state due to our rich ancient culture passed down in our blood. Each area has its own way of life which is different from other regions of India, hence Hinduism cannot be marketed strictly in one form only and therefore there is unity in diversity in Hinduism. Only in recent times, fanatics are trying to destroy the time essence of Hinduism which is which and stood test of times. Let us not fall prey to this distortion. Hence I would like to give my readers an example how we Goans are pulling down one and other.. I might give you a simple example of a local fisherwoman who gave a reply to a British woman who was a tourist in Goa and I was stunned to hear that reply: White Lady said: Look at the crabs in your basket, they are coming up and may be you should take care that they won’t fall out. Fisherwoman said: You do not worry my dear Lady, these crabs are Goans and not from the Britain. Our Goans crabs are so smart that they know how to pull them down by each other and they will never fall out from my basket. This is our Goan Crab mentality. Stephen Dias D.Paula Mob: 9422443110
[Goanet] Our visits to Budbudyanchi tali (Bubbling Pond) at Netravali
Budbudyanchi tali (Bubbling Pond) at Netravali, Sanguem, Goa Our First Visit 6th July 2008Today we left for Netravalim in Sanguem Taluka at 8.am (to visit buddbuddeamchi toli) Video 2in1 2008 2013 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uonl8i9IdLI blog http://joegoauk.blogspot.in/2013/07/budbudyanchi-tali-bubbling-pond-at.html We first went to Margao, then took a bus to Sanvordem (Rs.12 one hour) then a another Bus to Netravali (Rs.15 another hour) as the buses to Netravali are after a long gap, we decided to take a taxi (Rs.700 o/w). Netravali is about 35kms from Sanvordem. One can also reach Netravalim via Quepem- Tillamol-Rivona. From the main road, the ‘Talli’ is about 1km (on another road to Canacona/Karwar or Netravali - Gaondongrim Road). At the ‘budbudeamchi Talli’ we saw the budbudde (bubbles) coming our from the ground under the water (pond). We were hoping for a bigger ones but it was tiny bubbles which we often saw in any other ponds. However, the bubbles oozing out from the ground was very frequent and from every where and that what we found very unusual. Also, here it looks very beautiful in clear water. After about half an hour, we saw some local School kids having fun in the same pond- bathing, swimming, diving etc as can be seen in the video As it was raining and also it involves climbing (mountain) for about 45 minutes, we decided not to visit the nearby Netravali waterfalls. We were back home by 6pm after having lunch at Longuinhos Margao. We used public transport every where (except one taxi). We travelled standing in a crowded minibus for 70 long minutes from Netravali to Tillamol Road (the experience we will never forget) from where we took another bus to Margao. Check this out – the pics Budbudeamchi Talli http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk1/2638841413/sizes/l/ The Pond (Talli) and the temple http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk1/2639672652/sizes/l/ The Temple http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk1/2638842493/sizes/l/ The pond with bubbles (buddbudde) http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk1/2638841697/sizes/l/ some school kids on the road http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk1/2638840899/sizes/l/in/photostream/ Video 2008, quality lost in youtube - http://in.youtube.com/watch?v=oaCrdTsqj-8 partly redone in 2013 video, see below Our Second Visit 11th July 2013 The same road (Gaondongrim-Netravali) in Canacona that goes to Ambheghat falls also goes to Buddbuddyamchi Tolli (Sanguem). It was raining all day long as can be seen in the video and as such could capture much of 'bubbles' in the pond and hence our previous visit footage added to the video. We then took Rivona Road (I did not know Rivona was so big) then via Zambaulim (Shigmo) then Tilamol - Quepem Road, Paroda, Sao Jose de Areal, MES Camp, Rawanfond Margao.. Some pics of 2013 the Tali or Pond http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk73/9276190236/in/photostream/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk73/9273428145/in/photostream/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk73/9276208568/in/photostream/ a view of Talli and the temple – opp direction http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk73/9273409597/in/photostream/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk73/9273416811/in/photostream/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk73/9276204842/in/photostream/ Little gomti in front http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk73/9276197896/in/photostream/ A view from the front of the temple http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk73/9273438969/in/photostream/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk73/9273432055/in/photostream/ The Temple (Renovated) Shri Gopinath Devasthan http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk73/9273401457/in/photostream http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk73/9273435007/in/photostream/ Temple side views http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk73/9276227590/in/photostream/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk73/9273445095/in/photostream/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk73/9276233030/in/photostream/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk73/9273450137/in/photostream/ The Road Gaondongrim – Netravali Looks like there is a spice farm nearby http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk73/9276239132/in/photostream/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk73/9273456287/in/photostream/ Video 2in1 2008 2013 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uonl8i9IdLI http://joegoauk.blogspot.in/2013/07/budbudyanchi-tali-bubbling-pond-at.html buddbudde, Bullbulle budbude, budbudeamchi tali, talli, tolli, toli, budbudeanchi, buddbuddyamchi, bullbulleamchi tolli, bullbullyanchi etc 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] Margao, Quepem, Paroda, Miramar etc - Some pics
Aquem Margao, Martin Dias Road (Vishant Road) Cine Vishant Multiplex / Z Cinema FBB Fashion Bazaar etc http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk73/9308756637/in/photostream/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk73/9308765623/in/photostream/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk73/9308761977/in/photostream/ now showing – Pacifim Rim, Policegiri, Bhag Milka bhag, Ramaya Vastavaiya http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk73/9308759279/sizes/l/in/photostream/ Same Road.. Rosemin Arcade – new building http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk73/9308753635/in/photostream/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk73/9311534130/in/photostream/ Navtara Restaurant Veg only Next to Carmelite Monastery http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk73/9308745903/in/photostream/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk73/9308748719/in/photostream/ Quepem New and old Bridge Over Kushawati River http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk73/9276935038/in/photostream/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk73/9274151679/in/photostream/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk73/9276941350/in/photostream/ Miramar Some Puppies in the Fish http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk73/9314022215/in/photostream/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk73/9314015267/in/photostream/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk73/9316805606/in/photostream/ with mother, maternity ward http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk73/9316816484/in/photostream/ Miramar Circle at night http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk73/9314024311/in/photostream/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk73/9316812934/in/photostream/ Paroda / Sao Jose de Arial Green fields http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk73/9276943942/in/photostream/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk73/9276948940/in/photostream/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk73/9276946490/in/photostream/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk73/9274165145/in/photostream/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk73/9276955126/in/photostream/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk73/9276957884/in/photostream/ Shatabdi Dwar MES camp Rawanfond http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk73/9274173877/in/photostream/ Veggies sale on Nuvem- Arlem Goggol bypass http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk73/9274176907/in/photostream/ joego...@yahoo.co.uk for Goa NRI related info... http://in.groups.yahoo.com/group/GOAN-NRI/ For Goan Video Clips http://youtube.com/joeukgoa In Goa, Dial 1 0 8 For Hospital, Police, Fire etc
[Goanet] our religion
Christ never founded any religion. He came into the world to improve our standard of thought and life. He just wanted us to do two things. Love God with your whole heart and love your neighbour . We celebrate 165 feasts of Mary a year but still do not know who this Mary is. We have xerox type of feasts. First the rosary will be said, followed by mass and sermon and then salve. People repeatedly say our father, hail Mary, holy mary a number of times with our lips moving but at heart they only know what they feel. I feel it a boring exercise. Our sermons that we hear are also boring. In our religion our saints are all imported saints. what to do is there any one who want to listen to me ? As far as love is concerned it is missing from our dictionary. Our parents are languishing in limbo( home for the aged. ) the parents are literary begging for love. brothers do not see eye to eye. Brothers are fighting for parents; property. neighbours do not love one another. parents do not love their children . Murders and crimes and catholics mostly are involved many times. We boast of many things in our religion which is actually not correct. We belieive to much in our priests and nuns. They consider themselves religious but in reality they are not. We just cannot absolve them of their crimes because they are humans. They have to be another christ . The choice was theirs to become religious and when they have made this choice of their choice they have to abide by the rule of honesty and be a leading guide to their followers. jesus was a leading torch for humanity. Mary never asked the desciples to give her praises and glory and to say the rosary or to pray for her. she had concerned for humanity. Search for truth in our religion and ask God to show you the way.
Re: [Goanet] Quebec Goan Association: Invitation to celebrate World Goa Day Picnic in Montreal.
Friends - A post from the President of the Quebec Goan Association …I share. come ……CELEBRATE GOA - WORLD GOA DAY - FESTIVAL 2013 rene From: Flora Marlow floramar...@yahoo.ca To: goan...@yahoo.co.uk goan...@yahoo.co.uk Sent: Thursday, 18 July 2013, 17:01 Subject: Quebec Goan Association: Invitation to celebrate World Goa Day Picnic in Montreal. The Quebec Goan Association would like to invite you and your family, to celebrate World Goa Day i n Montreal, on Saturday the 17th of August 2013 at 11 a.m. Best Regards Flora Almeida Marlow President: Quebec Goan Association (514) 779-0203
Re: [Goanet] Quebec Goan Association: Invitation to celebrate World Goa Day Picnic in Montreal.
are you going Sir Rene Friends - A post from the President of the Quebec Goan Association …I share. come ……CELEBRATE GOA - WORLD GOA DAY - FESTIVAL 2013 rene From: Flora Marlow floramar...@yahoo.ca To: goan...@yahoo.co.uk goan...@yahoo.co.uk Sent: Thursday, 18 July 2013, 17:01 Subject: Quebec Goan Association: Invitation to celebrate World Goa Day Picnic in Montreal. The Quebec Goan Association would like to invite you and your family, to celebrate World Goa Day i n Montreal, on Saturday the 17th of August 2013 at 11 a.m. Best Regards Flora Almeida Marlow President: Quebec Goan Association (514) 779-0203
[Goanet] Goa news for July 19, 2013
Goa News from Google News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** Goa CM's convoy meets with accident; three cops injured - Times of India _vyYTQvyNLec-kOkXSPt3jrQ http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNGKTw_Rc9HWL_6cF4uCP2hfAEkwBwurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Goa-CMs-convoy-meets-with-accident-three-cops-injured/articleshow/21116024.cms *** Sesa Goa seeks FM's support for lifting mining ban in Goa - Economic Times MoR7RtuOvgJ3JnmXLTPHeVg http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNEm_iiBjmaQ9ulOJnj3MHw_J_Fy-gurl=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/news-by-industry/indl-goods/svs/metals-mining/sesa-goa-seeks-fms-support-for-lifting-mining-ban-in-goa/articleshow/21119415.cms *** DABOLIM V/S MOPA: GLOVES COME OFF - Herald Publications url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/CM-preparing-Goans-for-Lusofonia-fiasco/articleshow/21154542.cms;'CM preparing Goans for Lusofonia fiasco' http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNFqdH6wOwyKBA2CmDgFeCpin8Q_wQurl=http://oheraldo.in/News/Main%20Page%20News/DABOLIM-V-S-MOPA-GLOVES-COME-OFF/77093.html *** Locals demand job quota at proposed Mopa airport in Goa - Economic Times onomic TimesThere is opposition to the proposed site from politicians in south Goa, who apprehend that airport at Mopa would benefit neighbouring areas in Maharashtra more. But Prabhudesai claimed it was a myth promoted by a few leaders from South Goa's Salcette ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNGkrXCuItU_G3z65TDsgZLlC7WTuAurl=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/news-by-industry/jobs/locals-demand-job-quota-at-proposed-mopa-airport-in-goa/articleshow/21147153.cms *** 'Confusion' over Cong letter on Agnelo as party chief - Herald Publications rald PublicationsOLD GOA: Confusion arose Thursday over a letter purportedly sent by 8 members of the Congress Legislature Party recommending the candidature of former Calangute MLA Agnelo Fernandes as the Goa Pradesh Congress Committee chief. Eight members ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNGfyRglTopEETrjW8XXQd-3ntzhNwurl=http://oheraldo.in/News/Main%20Page%20News/lsquo-Confusion-rsquo-over-Cong-letter-on-Agnelo-as-party-chief/77096.html *** National Catholic community living convention at Old Goa - Times of India p to the globally revered feast of St Francis Xavier. Between 6,000 ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNGPY7exU1dfh-veftJeRlUTksJ2xAurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/National-Catholic-community-living-convention-at-Old-Goa/articleshow/21142116.cms *** Picture perfect at Goa for Kids photography workshop - Times of India mes of IndiaPANAJI: Experiencing life through the viewfinder is a visual delight for the creative eye. The Times of India's Goa for Kids campaign's photography workshops, to be held in Panaji and Margao this weekend, by photographer RajtilakNaik, will initiate ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNG7XMxcmhviO9uUnNkk48Tt1PqrVQurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Picture-perfect-at-Goa-for-Kids-photography-workshop/articleshow/21154890.cms *** Parrikar declines permission to lay double track in Goa - Hindu Business Line ndu Business LineIn a major setback to the South Western Railway's proposed doubling of track between Karnataka (Hospet) and Vasco, the Goa government has refused permission to lay the double track in its jurisdiction. I have refused the permission to double the track ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNF35ASzLGE3gbyaut_7E2qdeQK7jgurl=http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/states/parrikar-declines-permission-to-lay-double-track-in-goa/article4924122.ece *** Prayer sole weapon against terror at Old Goa - Times of India QMned=us http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNEjJfu8fMfSFlG49ywvEmPlWlSw5wurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Prayer-sole-weapon-against-terror-at-Old-Goa/articleshow/21154566.cms *** Mumbai-Goa liner set to sail again - Mumbai Mirror wo years after its last voyage ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNEiADDaalR9mAWLaMEg5qbF4yIjtAurl=http://www.mumbaimirror.com/mumbai/others/Mumbai-Goa-liner-set-to-sail-again/articleshow/21131739.cms Compiled by Goanet News Service http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php
Re: [Goanet] I will go LIGHT A CANDLE at the Shrine of OUR LADY OF FATIMA, Portugal for you.....TODAY
Joe Pereira wrote: In gratitude to what Our Lady of Fatima has done for me I am willing to go at your request and deliver or read your prayer and light a candle at our lady of Fatima I live accross the street so it is easy for me and I am greatfull for being able to do so. Just send me your prayer in writing or via email or regular mail and I will pay for the candle which is .85 Cents and read your request in front of the statue of Our Lady of Fatima REMEMBER NO FEE IS BEING REQUESTED FOR THIS SERVICE AND IT IS NOT TO BE INTERPRETED AS SUCH I AM ONLY MAKING A RECOMENDATION OF ONE ONLINE SERVICE YOU CAN DONATE TO HELP THE CHILDREN BUT IF YOU WISH TO DONATE TO AN ORGANIZATION OF YOUR CHOICE PLEASE DO SO AND JUST LET ME KNOW WHOM IT IS SO I CAN INCLUDE THEM ON FUTURE EMAILS. I hope that what ever it is you want me to pray for will be granted. -- Folks, If anyone needs the prayers and is unable to donate, feel free to use my credit. I have previously made donations to the church and charities and not asked for anything in return. Request for a reasonable amount to be debited from my credit and everything will be ok. I ask for nothing in return. Secondly, since everyone here is computer literate, I would suggest those who need indulgences to follow the Vatican on Twitter. The Vatican is granting “indulgences” to Catholics who will follow Pope Francis’ tweets during Catholic World Youth Day being held in Rio de Janeiro later this month. Traditionally, the church has offered indulgences to shorten the time the faithful will have to suffer in purgatory after they’ve been forgiven of their sins. Today, you can score such eternal perks via social media – if you prostrate correctly. “It is not as if you can get an indulgence by chatting on the Internet,” a Vatican source told the Guardian. Before logging on for Twitter’s livestreaming of World Youth Day events, Catholics should confess their sins and pray with “requisite devotion.” Mervyn
[Goanet] Dabolim airport
By denying the AAI (Airports Authority of India) the additional land that was promised and paid for by the AAI for infrastructure to support the new Dabolim airport, is the Goa Government playing a double game ? On the one hand it claims that Dabolim airport will continue to be functional, and allowed the construction of what appears to be a beautiful new terminal. On the other hand it probably does not want Dabolim to succeed, in order to push its quest for Mopa airport. Disingenious indeed ! Lets face it, Mopa is dead and should not be built.
[Goanet] Times bias
With reference to the article enclosed, The Times of India stated the following as its view: The statement made by CM Manohar Parrikar is damaging to the spirit and conduct of the Lusofonia Games. For a state which is under pressure and has drawn flak for its ineptitude in delivering the infrastructure on time, Parrikar's statement has created another bottleneck and will take credibility away from Indians in the eyes of the international fora. Why did the chief minister choose to make his personal views known now is a mystery. Is it his helplessness at the state of affairs? If there was anyone who has created any damage to the spirit and conduct of the games, it is the Congress party that should be held responsible. I wonder if the one who wrote the above piece would have considered what would have happened if the Congress party had come back to power. Perhaps we would have another scandal called 'Lusofonia Game Scam (LG Scam)' as in the case of the Commonwealth Games (CWG Scam). Best regards, U. G. Barad I would have not taken Lusofonia Games: Parrikar Author: TNN Publication: The Times of India Date: July 18, 2013 URL: http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/I-would-have-not-taken-Lusofonia -Games-Parrikar/articleshow/21131209.cms This will not be music to the ears of Alex Vong, the high-profile president of ACOLOP or the Association of the Portuguese Speaking Olympic Committees which organizes the Lusofonia Games. For several months now, visiting ACOLOP delegations have put all of their trust in the assurances from chief minister Manohar Parrikar and his trusted ability to deliver in crunch situations. But on Wednesday, for the first time, Parrikar admitted, after a cabinet meeting on Wednesday, that he was going ahead with the Lusofonia Games 2013 simply because of an international commitment that the previous government had made when it bid and won the right to host the event. Given a choice, I would have not taken the Lusofonia Games. I was put (given) that responsibility by the earlier government who made an international commitment. I believe in one principle; such (international) assurances cannot be thrown away. If we turn away, nobody will trust you, or its sovereign guarantee, said Parrikar. Crucially, Parrikar also said he has no emotional attachment to the Lusofonia Games but that would not stop him from ensuring that the Games are a success. I have never justified (hosting) the Lusofonia Games. Just because I have no emotional attachment to it, it does not mean we will not stage the Games, said Parrikar. Much of ACOLOP's hopes that the Lusofonia Games infrastructure would be ready on time was down to two meetings with the chief minister. The first was a few days after Parrikar assumed power, and another visit happened last month when the chief minister signed the official invitations to all the 11 countries, inviting them to participate in the Lusofonia Games. I will execute (the Games) but without any feelings just because it's a commitment by the previous government which did not even move an inch, said Parrikar. Much of what Parrikar said is true. The previous Congress-led state government won the right to host the Lusofonia Games in July 2009, though without permission from the centre, but till 2012 when Parrikar swept to power, they went into sleep mode with no visible development on the field. When the bid was won, Goa was represented by the then sports minister Manohar (Babu) Azgaonkar, GOA president Subhash Shirodkar -- also the chief of the Goa Pradesh Congress Committee (GPCC) -- and the then secretary (sports) M. Modassir. Parrikar spoke highly, and favourably, of the National Games which are expected to be held in Goa in 2015. The National Games were originally scheduled for 2011 but have been postponed several times because states ahead of Goa like Uttar Pradesh and Kerala have not been able to stage their events. A total of Rs 285 crore is the capital expenditure on the infrastructure. We are developing several spots which are not just for the Lusofonia Games but also the National Games. Seventy to eighty percent requirements (for the National Games) will be ready with Lusofonia. If not for the Lusofonia Games, infrastructural work would have gone at a slow speed, said Parrikar. Similar to the Commonwealth Games, which involves countries which were once colonially ruled by the British Empire, the Lusofonia Games involves athletes coming from Lusophone or Portuguese-speaking nations, formerly ruled by the colonial power. Among the countries participating in the 2013 Games in Goa are Angola, Brazil, Cape Verde, East Timor, Guinea-Bissau, Macau (China), Mozambique, Portugal and Sao Tome and Principe, Equatorial Guinea and Sri Lanka.
[Goanet] Anu Vaidyanathan: India's first triathlete #INKtalks - YouTube
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[Goanet] EXTENDING SCHOOL TIMINGS A VERY FAULTY DECISION
Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar’s high-handed move to extend the school hours is absolutely flawed. He should have had proper deliberation with all the stake holders to understand the ground reality. He has arrogantly inconvenienced lakhs of students their parents and the teaching community. The focus has to be on quality education and increasing the school hours is no solution. The Chief Minister has now assured to resolve by this month end this mess he has created. In another ten days we will know if it was just another date and deadline not to be fulfilled. Over the last 16 months Manohar Parrikar has sought to tranquilize Goans with a promise, date and deadline everyday. The solution to the issue of medium of instruction appears to be a mirage, with every trick in the sleeve, to postpone the decision. Manohar Parrikar had promised a Parivartan by way of good governance. But there is a total paralysis in the administration. Even his very own Ministers and MLAs are extremely sore over this “I know it all, one man rule”. The only other person who has a say in today’s misgoverning of Goa is the flamboyant Advocate General Atmaram Nadkarni who as expected is making hay while the sun shines, which will stand revealed once he makes declaration of his assets before the Lokayukta. Aires Rodrigues T1 - B30, Ribandar Retreat Ribandar - Goa - 403006 Mobile: 9822684372
[Goanet] Fw: Highlights of gay marriage around the world (2) - People's Daily Online
Roughly fifteen countries around the world recognise same sex unions calling them 'marriages' What is the opinion of the populace in India?? Subject: Highlights of gay marriage around the world (2) - People's Daily Online http://english.peopledaily.com.cn/102774/8332298.html
[Goanet] Amartya Sen: India's dirty fighter
Gabe Menezes Writes: 'Half of Indians have no toilet. It's one of many gigantic failures that have prompted Nobel prize-winning academic Amartya Sen to write a devastating critique of India's economic boom'. So True may be more than half. That is why, many of them do not even know how to use these amenities when they happen upon one and have to do their business. Unfortunately, they have carried their uncouth habits to Goa where defecation in public places (under bridges and by riversides)was rare if not unheard of. This has caused many a Goan to bring up (Vomit) at the site. I have seen people of Indian origin squat on and defecate on the seat, some even wipe their hands on the walls of the toilet after apparently trying to clean themselves after doing their business, making it impossible for others to use the facility. What a disgraceful situation. Manuel ( Eddie) Tavares.
[Goanet] Amartya Sen: India's dirty fighter
In hind side, any rational person who has studied India post independence can point out where the country has gone off the rails. The pertinent question to raise is, how can we (Indians) as a nation try and correct the course that is and surely will bring the destruction of the country. Successive governments have failed to pursue policies which are prudent and will lead to a more just and happier society. The problem lies with the people and the caliber of politicians we elect. There is no mechanism to hold our elected representatives responsible for their actions, and if there is, due to bribery and corruption, the retribution is not proportionate and the punishment meted out is minimized and the perpetrator is let off either scot free or minimally punished for grave and inexcusable abuses of power and un-compromisable misuse of their positions. In order for India to succeed in building a nation where people feel that they are respected and that the government is democratic ( that is of the people for the people by the people) there needs to be a drastic change commencing from the top. The leaders who are elected should be selfless and work for the wellbeing of their constituents,.not to benefit themselves at the expense of the people who elected them to serve.There also needs to be accountability and mechanisms which work in order to punish and deter those who have ulterior motives. There should be an independent authority like an ombudsmen system where grievances are investigated and wrongdoers are brought to book. If an elected leader is found to be corrupt or failing in their responsibility to the people as a result of negligence or incompetence, then this person must be removed and another elected to fill his post. This should also be the yardstick for all government and civic services. Bribery and corruption and nepotism has no place in society and these so called dynasties (fake ones as such like the Nehru's Gandhi's etc) should not be tolerated and must be shunned. People must be elected on merit not on family name recognition which tends to foster the sense of entitlement. These are only the basics, the details of this should be expanded to cover all aspects of society. If India can rid itself of corruption, bribery, and nepotism, then there is no limit to what India can achieve. The welfare of the people must be foremost and if the people are happy, then the nation will thrive and prosper. Manuel ( Eddie) Tavares.
[Goanet] Mopa airport controversy
The Mopa airport controversy has reached a height of abstraction that the issue has become devoid of rationale or responsibility. The arguments put forth in different media may be compared to discussions in buying fish in the market. Various individuals put forth arguments that have neither substance, nor truth, nor rationale. The issue of having another airport in a small place like Goa is not as easy a decision as buying another scooter. Yes, you could compare it to a decision of bringing in a second wife. Because that would pose problems not only to the family and relatives, but also to the neighbours and community; and to one's future too. The feasibility of such issues need to be carefully discussed and surely not with jackanapes at ‘tavernas’ where there is lack of intellect. Construction of a second airport evolves a lot of issues that could be detrimental to region environmentally, economically, ethnically, and also politically. It could dilapidate Goa permanently. All issues need to be discussed by experts in their field in respect to repercussions to basic infrastructure availability (water, electricity, roads, garbage, drainage, etc.), financial liability, populace, tourist and economic impact, environment and wildlife impact, etc.; and most importantly, concrete data for its absolute necessity. So far we have two reports from international experts in the field of civil aviation, the last being in 2007 by ICAO which has categorically mentioned that “a single airport is the most efficient solution for Goa” and “the Mopa international airport will not be financially viable even with the private participation;” and “that new airport will require at least 12 million departing passengers and 24 million total traffic. The estimated passenger traffic is pegged at four million by 2022” In Goa people have grown to consider themselves as experts in any field, just because they have become literate. These issues are not for layman nor Sarpanchs nor unqualified MLAs or Ministers. Leave this issue to experts. And with the CM educated from IIT, I am sure can understand the necessity for expert opinion as educated people from Panjim have elected him in lieu of the less learned. Lead not Goa to disaster. There is a very recent history of how the government of a Nation fell, one of the reasons being proposal to shift the International airport outside the Capital. Dr. Ferdinando dos Reis Falcão.
[Goanet] Start-up Links From Goa... Art Design Meetup on July 20 (RSVP needed)
SOURCE: http://blog.startupgoa.org/ * Art Design Meetup in Goa on July 20th If you are an illustrator, artist, designer, front-end web developer or even an architect or fashion designer, please RSVP to our tiny little event (space is limited since this is a private home). * Everything You Needed to Create an Online Store Goan startup Powerstores who operates an ecommerce platform that allows anyone to start their own ecommerce website has raised $2M from a Hong Kong based investor. More about this can be read on TechCircle. http://techcircle.vccircle.com/2013/07/15/excl-e-com-platform-for-web-designs-powerstores-raises-2m-from-hong-kong-based-investor/ * Google Business Group, Goa Launch Event The Google Business Group is launching in Goa on the 1st of August at the Leela Palace. If you’re an IT professional, startup or freelance web developer, you should sign up for the event here: http://i.goa.me/gbggl * The second Goa Web Folks Meetup happens this Saturday Last month, we organized our first Web Folks meetup and it drew 34 techies and designers from around Goa! We were really happy with the turnout and thoroughly enjoyed meeting so many new people. This Saturday, we will host our second Goa Web Folks meetup. (Event in early July, since over.) SOURCE: http://blog.startupgoa.org/ -- FN Land +91-832-240-9490 Cell +91-982-212-2436 f...@goa-india.org
