[Goanet-News] Goa news for July 26, 2013
Goa News from Google News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** Goa CM takes potshot at Kapil Sibal again for Right to Education - Times of India AarSEzuVoVO3dF_MyCrw http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNFapkPCdzMgjUSALlAxCqwnK_NuYwurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Goa-CM-takes-potshot-at-Kapil-Sibal-again-for-Right-to-Education/articleshow/21308474.cms *** Madras High Court approves Sesa Goa, Sterlite Industries merger - Economic Times tandard.com/article/companies/sterlite-industries-posts-9-increase-in-pat-at-rs-1-945-cr-113072501039_1.htmlSterlite Industries posts 9% increase in PAT at Rs 1945 cr http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNHdVgwdFoTH0BCYCcvuntN71ZI1tgurl=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/news-by-industry/indl-goods/svs/metals-mining/madras-high-court-approves-sesa-goa-sterlite-industries-merger/articleshow/21342522.cms *** Sporting Clube de Goa close to signing Spanish defender Gonzalo - Goal.com Singapore al.com SingaporeSporting Clube de Goa are on the brink of completing the signing of central defender as Gonzalo Caicedo Verdú, Goal can reveal. The towering defender arrived in Goa on Wednesday and will be undergo a medical before officially putting pen to paper.a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNGuUjjigMpQL8GQbKm2U505qUjjXwurl=http://www.goal.com/en-sg/news/4741/india-and-central-asia/2013/07/25/4141252/sporting-clube-de-goa-close-to-signing-spanish-defender *** Madras High Court approves Sesa Goa, Sterlite Ind merger - Moneycontrol.com neycontrol.com... Sesa Goa, Sterlite Ind merger. The proposed merger between Sesa Goa and Sterlite Industries, aimed at creating a mega natural resources firm from India, has moved a step closer towards realisation with the nod from the Madras High Court on Thursday.a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNGovskklaEwq-Pk8E3druKh-AX4sQurl=http://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/madras-high-court-approves-sesa-goa-sterlite-ind-merger_925508.html *** Goa Electronics Limited nod to 3416 truck owners for govt scheme - Times of India 16-truck-owners-168-jobless-to-get-mining-dole/77398.html3416 truck owners, 168 jobless to get mining dole http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNGWFqAQV0sDcdW8MQyLg8bGAdvJMwurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Goa-Electronics-Limited-nod-to-3416-truck-owners-for-govt-scheme/articleshow/21350822.cms *** Heavy rain likely over Gujarat, Konkan and Goa - Livemint vemintWestern coast of India will continue to have widespread rain with heavy to very heavy over Konkan and Goa. Isolated heavy rain is also expected over coastal Karnataka and Kerala. Tamil Nadu will continue to remain mainly dry. Content provided by ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNEkaT1sqE6583HWJLTk7A_btcv83gurl=http://www.livemint.com/Politics/7Dx0j8ebGfcbYTC2rjjnvO/Heavy-rain-likely-over-Gujarat-Konkan-and-Goa.html *** FIR of Goa Medical College and Hospital student's sexual harassment case filed - Times of India Nfg7KASm5Mned=usand more » http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNHe_0HP_Z9Lqv6_eRF0l2td-u0aQQurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/FIR-of-Goa-Medical-College-and-Hospital-students-sexual-harassment-case-filed/articleshow/21351173.cms *** Madras HC approves Sesa Goa, Sterlite Ind merger - Hindu Business Line ndu Business LineThe proposed merger between Sesa Goa and Sterlite Industries, aimed at creating a mega natural resources firm from India, has moved a step closer towards realisation with the nod from the Madras High Court today. The proposed merger of Sterlite and ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNGUVvmwd_Vw2tRA4lomDwoKS_aNmQurl=http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/companies/madras-hc-approves-sesa-goa-sterlite-ind-merger/article4952890.ece *** Appanna leaves Goa in a tailspin - Deccan Herald ccan HeraldAppanna leaves Goa in a tailspin Rupesh, Sanave allege raw deal Bayern prove too good for Barcelona Car bomb kills 10, wounds 62 in Syrian capital Pak players may play in HIL 2 I am getting accepted in Bollywood now: Jacqueline Frenandez IBL unveils ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNFg_7FA-uqxSfsR0GSJextUTJ6CDAurl=http://www.deccanherald.com/content/347089/appanna-leaves-goa-tailspin.html *** AICC secretary in Goa to 'discipline' Cong members - Times of India zaMned=us http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNEk1jVRdrXXG3lihzM7ubIwk8K1sAurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/AICC-secretary-in-Goa-to-discipline-Cong-members/articleshow/21351018.cms Compiled by Goanet News Service http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php
[Goanet-News] Goa news for July 27, 2013
Goa News from Google News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** Madras High Court approves Sesa Goa, Sterlite Industries merger - Economic Times ets-Madras-high-court-nod-for-merger-of-units.htmlVedanta gets Madras high court nod for merger of units http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNHdVgwdFoTH0BCYCcvuntN71ZI1tgurl=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/news-by-industry/indl-goods/svs/metals-mining/madras-high-court-approves-sesa-goa-sterlite-industries-merger/articleshow/21342522.cms *** After Maharashtra, MP and Goa make Bhaag Milkha Bhaag tax free - Indian Express k7g5-ZKqng http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNHCR_2gRXWQsTIAeA7PYIOVH_CxCgurl=http://www.indianexpress.com/news/after-maharashtra-mp-and-goa-make-bhaag-milkha-bhaag-tax-free/1147102/ *** Safe Goa: Beach patrolling till midnight - Oneindia ours-for-goa-beaches-extended-till-midnight-989095.htmlPatrol hours for Goa beaches extended till midnight http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNEti5oapcEfrjSbAKDKoCcCCYsLvgurl=http://news.oneindia.in/2013/07/26/safe-goa-beach-patrolling-till-midnight-from-september-1268726.html *** Goa medical student accuses doctors of sexual harassment - Deccan Herald WHA http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNEFap5d1MUl11h1fftwFP6PucFwjAurl=http://www.deccanherald.com/content/347216/goa-medical-student-accuses-doctors.html *** Mining scam: Goa govt files criminal case - Economic Times ed regime. Director of the department Prasanna Acharya ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNEy6nfl5QcZYyLQGz5ZvxrTuab9wQurl=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/news-by-industry/indl-goods/svs/metals-mining/mining-scam-goa-govt-files-criminal-case/articleshow/21372957.cms *** Goa:AAI yet to commit on free-of-cost premises at new terminus - Economic Times f-cost stall for display of its handicrafts at the new airport terminus building at Dabolim here but the Airport Authority of India (AAI) has refused to commit on it, referring the matter to ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNHSAdi-JCchgS1azVys8G_QY8sd8Aurl=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/news-by-industry/transportation/airlines-/-aviation/goaaai-yet-to-commit-on-free-of-cost-premises-at-new-terminus/articleshow/21365277.cms *** Decision on new Goa Pradesh Congress Committee president to be further ... - Times of India mes of IndiaPANAJI: The appointment of the new Goa Pradesh Congress Committee (GPCC) president is likely to be delayed by at least a few more days as there is no consensus among Congress leaders. All Indian Congress Committee (AICC) general secretary and ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNFu0P7kyOjQl2wRAoqAPtWOrWjPzgurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Decision-on-new-Goa-Pradesh-Congress-Committee-president-to-be-further-delayed/articleshow/21382237.cms *** A day in the life of a journalist, by Goa for Kids - Times of India mes of IndiaChildren, aged between 12 to 16 years, will get to experience the adrenaline rush that goes into making a newspaper on July 31 from 4pm to 7pm at The Times of India's Goa for Kids campaign's visit to the newspaper's editorial office and printing press.a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNF3DqBdAzOnBKrzuv6W26wbkgdusAurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/A-day-in-the-life-of-a-journalist-by-Goa-for-Kids/articleshow/21382216.cms *** Vedanta gets court nod for merger of Sesa Goa, Sterlite Industries - Economic Times isted Vedanta Resources controlled by billionaire Anil Agarwal, hopes that the ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNEZHGOHPPBdijK2TKOTzM9oBDUTOgurl=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/news-by-industry/indl-goods/svs/metals-mining/vedanta-gets-court-nod-for-merger-of-sesa-goa-sterlite-industries/articleshow/21343551.cms *** MP and Goa make Bhaag Milkha Bhaag tax free - bollywoodhungama llywoodhungamaNow following suit, the governments of Madhya Pradesh and Goa have also declared the film to go tax free in those states. In an official statement, the Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced tax exemption to the film in the state ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNE-hyr8kLhIprukzafHgSJ721vpmwurl=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/1937239/MP-and-Goa-make-Bhaag-Milkha-Bhaag-tax-free Compiled by Goanet News Service http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php
[Goanet-News] Wikipedia / CIS Team in Goa - Impromptu Meetup for Bloggers / Social Media Folk
Wikipedia / CIS Team in Goa - Impromptu Meetup for Bloggers / Social Media Folk Sunday, July 28, 2013 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM Startup Goa Coworking Space Suite 203, Milroc Neurekar Bldg. Near Souza Paul / Barista and above Body Shop., Panaji (map) The team from Wikipedia / CIS is in Goa and are organizing a bunch of workshops at various colleges and universities. We thought it would be nice if we put together a a small impromptu meetup for bloggers, photographers, writers and social media people in Goa. We will organize a mini wiki workshop and share information about Creative Commons and how you can drive more traffic to our site, among other things. Ideally, please bring your laptops and create your Wikipedia accounts before you get here. We'll have vodka shots and plenty of Wikipedia swag! Check out the CIS - Access to Knowledge Program: bitly.com/CISA2K -- FN Land +91-832-240-9490 Cell +91-982-212-2436 f...@goa-india.org
[Goanet-News] Wikipedia / CIS Team in Goa - Impromptu Meetup for Bloggers / Social Media Folk
[A message from Luke Sequeira] Wikipedia / CIS Team in Goa - Impromptu Meetup for Bloggers / Social Media Folk Sunday, July 28, 2013 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM Startup Goa Coworking Space Suite 203, Milroc Neurekar Bldg. Near Souza Paul / Barista and above Body Shop., Panaji (map) The team from Wikipedia / CIS is in Goa and are organizing a bunch of workshops at various colleges and universities. We thought it would be nice if we put together a a small impromptu meetup for bloggers, photographers, writers and social media people in Goa. We will organize a mini wiki workshop and share information about Creative Commons and how you can drive more traffic to our site, among other things. Ideally, please bring your laptops and create your Wikipedia accounts before you get here. We'll have vodka shots and plenty of Wikipedia swag! Check out the CIS - Access to Knowledge Program: bitly.com/CISA2K http://www.meetup.com/Goa-me/events/131632822/ END OF MESSAGE -- FN Land +91-832-240-9490 Cell +91-982-212-2436 f...@goa-india.org
[Goanet] Compass: Whatever Happened toâ?¦The Charismatics - ABC TV
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[Goanet] State fair (1945, full movie) - YouTube
Your weekend entertainment musical 'State Fair' (1945) Enjoy . http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x_ICo4B_AnU
[Goanet] Petition | Untouchability abolished in Dangariya (Rajasthan) | Change.org
http://www.change.org/en-IN/petitions/untouchability-abolished-in-dangariya-rajasthan
[Goanet] What's the real price of domestic gas cylinder?
DOMESTIC GAS PRICE GIVES NO WEIGHT TO COST; ESTIMATES OF COST OF PRODUCTION SHOW VARIATION! Even as the increase in domestic natural gas price is being hotly debated, not much information is available on the actual cost of production, and whether there is any linkage between price and cost. THE GAS PRICING FORMULA OF THE GOVERNMENT TAKES INTO ACCOUNT PRICES IN GLOBAL HUBS AND THE PRICE OF GAS BEING IMPORTED INTO THE COUNTRY WITHOUT ANY WEIGHTAGE TO THE COST OF PRODUCTION. Unlike the power sector, in which the cost of a unit of electricity can be segregated into fixed and variable costs, PRICING IN THE PETROLEUM SECTOR HAS GLOBAL LINKAGES! That's why the cost of producing oil and gas is not readily known. Will Mr. FM, inform Aam Admi the breakup of actual cost of production of domestic gas cylinder and how actual pricing of domestic gas cylinder is arrived at by the petroleum and gas producing companies in India? Read more at: http://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/what-s-the-real-pric e-of-gas-113072300692_1.html
[Goanet] Young professionals : why do they leave - goastreets.com
Young professionals: Why do they leave?by Dielle D'Souza 25/07/2013If you are a young working professional living in Goa and expect to catch up with former classmates, you’ll know how hard it is to get everyone together. Most of your school friends are probably working out of Goa, and it appears that the imbalance between pay checks and the cost of living in the state is keeping them away from home.At nearly 90 per cent, Goa has one of the highest literacy rates in the country, with thousands of students graduating each year. But are we paying them enough to keep them in the state? “My salary expectations were way above what my first pay check was,” said Janice Rodrigues. With a post-graduate diploma in journalism and a masters degree in English, she felt overworked and underpaid at her job at a local English daily.“I was expecting at least Rs10,000 per month, but had to settle for around Rs6,000 per month, writing an article every day,” the 26-year-old added. Even if she were able to double her salary in the next five years, she knew that Rs12,000 a month certainly wouldn’t be much at an age when she would want to be thinking about owning her own roof or set of wheels.Her disappointment was echoed by Maryanne Aranjo Fernandes, who spent a fair bit of money and three years at a hotel management institute in the state, but landed up earning a comparatively dismal sum on her first job. “You spend in lakhs to study, but when it comes to salaries, you earn almost nothing,” she said. With dozens of youngsters lining up for tourism-related jobs, Maryanne found herself looking at Rs 3,000 a month as compensation for working eight hours in the front office of a hotel in Calangute. Soon she moved to a call centre in Mumbai where she started off with a salary more than six times her first pay check in Goa, and has moved up the ladder since then.A quick peek into ‘Situations Vacant’ in the newspapers reveals a wide range of jobs available for the taking. Still, a vast number of youngsters looking for quick growth in career and finances opt to move away from home. Rylan D’Souza bagged his first job through a placement programme at Goa College of Engineering. The Electronics and Telecommunications graduate got his career off to a flying start at Siemens in Mumbai.While he got the salary he expected, he looked to move away as a jumpstart to professional life. “Goa allows you a guaranteed balanced life, but from my knowledge and experience, job growth and learning or exposure is very limited,” the Abu Dhabi-based professional said. Engineering institutes can charge a few lakhs a year in fees and with a handful of companies in the fray, staying back in Goa is sometimes a gamble.According to the Goa Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI), 82 per cent of Information Technology graduates look elsewhere for jobs, mainly zeroing in on cities like Pune, Mumbai, Hyderabad or Chennai or flying overseas. “The younger lot is moving out of Goa because they are aware of the difference in pay between Goa and other cities, particularly the metros,” Janice noted.Sahaad Fernandes too left Goa for better prospects abroad. “I moved to Dubai since the growth in jobs is better there. The salary is triple or more than what you’d get in Goa, but even if money was not an issue I would still prefer working abroad because of better standards of living and growth,” he said.Former president of the GCCI Manguirish Pai Raikar earlier said that more needed to be done to keep Goans in the state. “The GCCI has to strive towards creating employment opportunities in the state and have a brain-drain reversal by helping Goans find employment opportunities in our own state,” he had told an annual general meeting.But will creating more jobs alone keep Goans at home? Rylan believes the rising cost of living in Goa is making it increasingly difficult to enjoy a comfortable life here. “The cost of food and housing is becoming extremely expensive. As a fresh employee entering the workforce in Goa with the average salaries, it is next to impossible to buy a flat in areas like Panjim where I come from,” he said.Prices for two-bedroom apartments in the capital can soar way beyond Rs 50 lakhs, a figure daunting enough for well-settled middle class families. For many youngsters getting a foot in the door, ownership of their own apartment or even a car gets pushed back by EMIs on educational loans, a vibrant social life and now increasingly, travel.Janice summed up the situation: “If my average salary remained the same as what I earned over the last year or so, I don’t think I’d be able to afford my own flat for another 20 years!”
[Goanet] DELNET... in Panjim
DELNET, the Developing Library Network, is now available at the Central Library, Panjim. Please check it out. On the 2nd floor. Internet charges: Rs 10 per hour. -- FN Land +91-832-240-9490 Cell +91-982-212-2436 f...@goa-india.org
[Goanet] Fw: SBS On Demand | TV and Online Video - Meet The Sloths
Heard of 'sloths'. Very unusual animals. Meet them here!! Subject: SBS On Demand | TV and Online Video - Meet The Sloths Watch in full screen http://www.sbs.com.au/ondemand/video/36767811591/Meet-The-Sloths
[Goanet] OBJECTION TO NCP LEADER’S NAME FOR INFORMATION COMMISSIONER
The short listing of National Congress Party (NCP) leader Nagesh Colvalkar for the post of Goa’s Chief Information Commissioner (CIC) and State Information Commissioner (SIC) has to be strongly objected. Section 15 (6) of the Right to Information Act clearly mandates that the CIC and SIC should not be a person connected with any political party. Mr. Colvalkar has been associated with the National Congress Party (NCP) for many years, addressed its public meetings and has even headed the NCP’s legal cell. The three member committee headed by the Chief Secretary which has short listed Mr. Colvalkar for the post of CIC as well as SIC has not done its home work. It is shocking to see that the committee recommended the name of a politician. The committee by considering the name of Nagesh Colvalkar had committed a blatant violation of the mandatory injunction of the statute which clearly bars persons connected with any political party from being considered for the post of Information commissioner. Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar has to ensure that the selection of the CIC and SIC is strictly in accordance with law so that the Pandurang Nadkarni and Pradeep Padwal fiasco is not repeated. Aires Rodrigues T1 - B30, Ribandar Retreat Ribandar - Goa - 403006 Mobile: 9822684372
Re: [Goanet] IS THE PRESS IN GOA GAGGED AND CAGED?
Jose Colaco wrote: And Hey! I get paid (or I get my own High) by writing about 1497. So, why should I disturb the Paan spit in the market place or the Organic fertilizer on the beach? Besides, a little bit of corruption or pollution of the water table will not affect you. Why are you worried? - jc, A little corruption or pollution becomes acceptable only when you are President for life. These are the people who do not have to worry as they are convinced that nothing will continue without them. As an example, the Syrian President believes that, I am Syria and Syria is me. The past Egyptian President was just a tad more convincing with his, I am the Nile, and denial is me. Lastly, any teenager can write about his village with rolling waves of amber rice or of coconut trees gently swaying in the cool wind. It takes a mature person to write about debasement. Continual debasement. Some see and write about it, others do and can not. Mervyn
[Goanet] There were no Hindus in Goa before Portuguese landed; Church Thinker
Thanks for the sermao. Why don't you tell this to parrikar and the bjp zealots who along with seshikala have been hounding Goan Catholics for the past 52 years. BC Hope this information is adequate and may be we should put a stop to this subject ?There were no Hindus in Goa before Portuguese landed? Church thinker, and if continues it may create rifts among us decent Goans who have lived well together with Hindus , Catholics and Muslims during our olden days.
[Goanet] Prof. Sharon da Cruz
Prof. Sharon da Cruz CES College of Arts and Commerce, Cuncolim Well, I did not know much about Prof. Sharon but what I did know that she too admired my Pics on the net See quoted below. So, I made it to Tropa / Siolim to pay last respect.. (Also with an intention to share with you the last moments). Rest in Peace Sharon http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukextra4/9367839283/ More pics there, just browse using . There is a small video clip too, see link below the pic. She was only 38 Quote: Through TRDS via reply/forwarded msg– Dec/Jan 2013 Responder-Para: Sharon da Cruz drsharoncruz2...@yahoo.com Who is Senhor Joe Sir? Tried to ask many people but no one seems to know him. I must say he is really good and puts in a lot of effort to upload the photographsam really impressed. U should also tell him that the feast is on 2 Feb and he can videograph the Sotri Utsav on net if he wants will let u know the exact date or ask Pradhnya. Another interesting event is Shisharath at the Malikarjun temple in Canaconaplz wish him all the very best II Suggest sat bandhs/ seven subways, 12 kattas/ land pieces, molanguinim cave, sotri utsav that's in Jan/feb ( that's like a megaevent) , chieftains memorial, martyrs chapel, place where the Jesuits were buried, that fantastic fort facing the church from fatorpa, pandava pavl and kauravachi baim, hapsi zone, sat devul and numerous others. Would love to go along but the doctor prescribed a rest for the next three months after my operation. 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] Exercise Alone May Help Those With Type 2 Diabetes - MedicineNet
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[Goanet] Sesa Goa, Sterlite merger gets court approval
Sesa Goa, Sterlite merger gets Madras High Court nod PTI NEW DELHI, JULY 25: The proposed merger between Sesa Goa and Sterlite Industries, aimed at creating a mega natural resources firm from India, has moved a step closer towards realisation with the nod from the Madras High Court today. “The proposed merger of Sterlite and Sesa Goa and Vedanta Group Consolidation has received the approval of the High Court of Madras on July 25, 2013 and the approval of the High Court of Bombay at Goa on April 3, 2013,” Sterlite said in a statement. As per the merger scheme, Sterlite will be merged into Sesa Goa and a new entity Sesa Sterlite will be created post merger. All other subsidiaries of Vedanta, except Konkola Copper Mines, would be controlled by Sesa Sterlite after completion of the process. The merger would create seventh largest natural resources company of the world (in terms of earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation) and a cost saving of Rs 1,000 crore annually, Vedanta had said earlier. The merger scheme has already been approved by most of the regulatory authorities, including Goa Bench of the Bombay High Court, the Competition Commission of India, BSE and NSE. Shareholders of Sterlite and Sesa Goa have already given their approval in June, 2012. A glitch in realising the merger is a review petition filed by a shareholder of Sesa Goa in the Bombay High Court, challenging the court order. However, Sterlite said “hearing before the Division Bench (of Bombay High Court at Goa) has been completed and the order of the Division Bench is awaited.” Post merger, Vedanta would hold 58.3 per cent stake in Sesa Sterlite. As per the scheme of arrangements, Sterlite shareholders would get three shares of Sesa Goa for every five shares held according to the swap ratio. This is second restructuring exercise being attempted by Vedanta Resources as the first one in 2008 had failed due to objections raised by some minority shareholders over valuation of a group firm, Konkola Copper Mines. Cairn India, Hindustan Zinc, Balco, Vedanta Aluminium, Madras Aluminium, Talwandi Sabo Power and Australian Copper Mines will become subsidiaries of Sesa Sterlite after the restructuring. The restructuring would lead to Vedanta’s debt burden on a standalone basis falling to around $3.8 billion.However, Sesa Sterlite, the new entity, would end up with a total debt of about $14 billion. Shares of Sesa Goa fell by 2.24 per cent to close at 139.95 apiece on the BSE and the Sterlite scrip closed down 2.07 per cent at Rs 80.30. -- FN * Independent Journalist http://fn.goa-india.org
[Goanet] Fw: FW: Australian Couple who live on slumdog millionaires' row - and love it
Subject: FW: FW: Australian Couple who live on slumdog millionaires' row - and love it Australians who live on slumdog millionaires' row - and love it C onsumer detox ... in their bedroom-sized home. Photo: Brendan Esposito MARK and Cathy Delaney don't need to see the hit movie Slumdog Millionaire. The Brisbane couple experience slum life in India every day. For 13 years they have lived in the shanty towns of the Indian capital, New Delhi, raising their children and sharing their lives with the locals. Their two sons, Tom, 12, and Oscar, 7, were born in India and have lived most of their lives in slums. The family home, in a neighbourhood called Janta Mazdoor Colony, is about the size of a typical Australian bedroom. They have no running water, no TV, no fridge and no washing machine. Two mattresses, used to sleep on at night, double as a lounge during the day. Meals are eaten sitting on the floor and they share with neighbours a squat toilet in a small bathroom. But the Delaneys are not complaining. For them, living in a slum has been deeply enriching. It baffles us that more people in Australia who say they are sick of their lives don't do something like we have, says Cathy Delaney, who holds a masters' degree in pure mathematics. The longer we have stayed here the more we can see the positive effect it has had on us as people. I feel much freer of money and possessions - these things don't define my life. Mark Delaney, a 42-year old lawyer, says more than a decade in Delhi's squatter settlements has been a radical detox from consumer society. For the first couple of years I thought, 'We'll do this for a while and then we'll go back to Australia, get a deposit and build a house', and so on, but I've let go of all that now, he said. Mark works part-time for a Delhi-based medical organisation but the family's main focus is on their slum. They are strongly motivated by their Christian faith, believing that life is more about caring for others than comfort and success. Our main purpose is simply to experience what life is like here, to live with and learn from the poor and contribute something positive to people's lives, says Mark. The Delaneys moved into their current neighbourhood on the eastern outskirts of Delhi in 2003. About 60,000 people are packed into the illegal settlement which is less than half a square kilometre. It is one of an estimated 1500 squatter settlements scattered across Delhi that house at least 3 million people. The settlement started 30 years ago as a cluster of makeshift humpies in an open field but as time went by, people gradually upgraded. Flimsy walls were replaced with bricks, slab roofs were added in place of black plastic. Even so, open drains still run along the slum's maze of narrow alley ways and empty into a putrid canal not far from the Delaneys' front door. Properties are bought and sold in the slum and there are even informal titles exchanged to prove ownership. Although these documents would not hold up in court they give those purchasing a slum hut a sense of security. A three-level slum house in the area recently changed hands for 190,000 rupees (about $6000). The Delaneys pay 1800 rupees ($56) a month in rent, although many small rooms in the slum are half that. Each day the family witnesses some of the vulnerability and powerlessness of the characters portrayed in the film. Witnessing this has nurtured a strong sense of social justice in the boys. I have realised that the most important thing is to help other people, says Tom. But I have also realised that I have limits. There is hot debate in the household about how simply they should live. Cathy is a bit harder line than me, says Mark Sometimes she says 'let's move down a bit' but I'm usually a bit resistant. Most people think we are pretty stupid already. Once Tom asked how much income his neighbours had to live on and insisted their family do the same. So for the experience, they cut their monthly budget from 10,000 rupees ($310) to 5000 rupees. First we ran out of cornflakes and then we ran out of jam. Our diet got much simpler, says Cathy. It was a hard experience but a really good one. It gave us so much more respect for the people who live here. Mark has been pleasantly surprised by how much their boys have benefited from the experience of living in a poor neighbourhood. Oscar is in year 2 at a local school and Tom has recently switched to home schooling. When the boys were asked if they wanted to move back to Australia later this year or stay in the slum, they chose to stay. I used to think that, with the kids, we would just endure living here for a while and then go, said
[Goanet] Exclamation!
This year the novenas as well as Feast Day masses of St. Francis Xavier will be filmed and streamed live over the internet so people can watch them on their computers and tablets. This software application is free for downloading and has been named ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... i-Saiba!
Re: [Goanet] IS THE PRESS IN GOA GAGGED AND CAGED?
On Jul 25, 2013, at 10:31 PM, Mervyn Lobo mervynal...@yahoo.ca wrote: It takes a mature person to write about debasement. Continual debasement. Some see and write about it, others do and can not. Comment: I agree, Mervyn. However, there are some important facets of life namely: family, children's education, safety from the marauding thugs and the general peace of mind. We who might be sitting in armchairs, might wish to keep that in mind. It does become difficult for those living in situ to write about it. This whole tale titled 'Librashun' is a fairy tale. Dr. Antonio Salazar was a Sai baba from Shirdi compared to some of the Alibabas who have been Librashunating Goa over the past 5 decades. What is definitely hypocritical, however, is FN's frightening comment in response to George Pinto's post, AND our 'convenient' focus on pre-1961 'research' which is tunnel visioned in its approach. All bad is related to Portugal. All good to India which only came into effect as an entity in 1947. All bad is related to the Catholics, All good to the Hindus. Never mind the revisionists, but what about the Buddhists? What happened to them and where are their temples? BTW: Vasco da Gama 500 brought out all kinds of interesting folks from the woodwork. Where have they while Goa is being (let's say) concretized and Paanified? And where is Sorrowing Lies My Land - the epilogue? jc
[Goanet] Aldona Calvim Bridge update 26.7.13
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[Goanet] Goa news for July 27, 2013
Goa News from Google News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** Madras High Court approves Sesa Goa, Sterlite Industries merger - Economic Times ets-Madras-high-court-nod-for-merger-of-units.htmlVedanta gets Madras high court nod for merger of units http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNHdVgwdFoTH0BCYCcvuntN71ZI1tgurl=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/news-by-industry/indl-goods/svs/metals-mining/madras-high-court-approves-sesa-goa-sterlite-industries-merger/articleshow/21342522.cms *** After Maharashtra, MP and Goa make Bhaag Milkha Bhaag tax free - Indian Express k7g5-ZKqng http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNHCR_2gRXWQsTIAeA7PYIOVH_CxCgurl=http://www.indianexpress.com/news/after-maharashtra-mp-and-goa-make-bhaag-milkha-bhaag-tax-free/1147102/ *** Safe Goa: Beach patrolling till midnight - Oneindia ours-for-goa-beaches-extended-till-midnight-989095.htmlPatrol hours for Goa beaches extended till midnight http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNEti5oapcEfrjSbAKDKoCcCCYsLvgurl=http://news.oneindia.in/2013/07/26/safe-goa-beach-patrolling-till-midnight-from-september-1268726.html *** Goa medical student accuses doctors of sexual harassment - Deccan Herald WHA http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNEFap5d1MUl11h1fftwFP6PucFwjAurl=http://www.deccanherald.com/content/347216/goa-medical-student-accuses-doctors.html *** Mining scam: Goa govt files criminal case - Economic Times ed regime. Director of the department Prasanna Acharya ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNEy6nfl5QcZYyLQGz5ZvxrTuab9wQurl=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/news-by-industry/indl-goods/svs/metals-mining/mining-scam-goa-govt-files-criminal-case/articleshow/21372957.cms *** Goa:AAI yet to commit on free-of-cost premises at new terminus - Economic Times f-cost stall for display of its handicrafts at the new airport terminus building at Dabolim here but the Airport Authority of India (AAI) has refused to commit on it, referring the matter to ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNHSAdi-JCchgS1azVys8G_QY8sd8Aurl=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/news-by-industry/transportation/airlines-/-aviation/goaaai-yet-to-commit-on-free-of-cost-premises-at-new-terminus/articleshow/21365277.cms *** Decision on new Goa Pradesh Congress Committee president to be further ... - Times of India mes of IndiaPANAJI: The appointment of the new Goa Pradesh Congress Committee (GPCC) president is likely to be delayed by at least a few more days as there is no consensus among Congress leaders. All Indian Congress Committee (AICC) general secretary and ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNFu0P7kyOjQl2wRAoqAPtWOrWjPzgurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Decision-on-new-Goa-Pradesh-Congress-Committee-president-to-be-further-delayed/articleshow/21382237.cms *** A day in the life of a journalist, by Goa for Kids - Times of India mes of IndiaChildren, aged between 12 to 16 years, will get to experience the adrenaline rush that goes into making a newspaper on July 31 from 4pm to 7pm at The Times of India's Goa for Kids campaign's visit to the newspaper's editorial office and printing press.a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNF3DqBdAzOnBKrzuv6W26wbkgdusAurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/A-day-in-the-life-of-a-journalist-by-Goa-for-Kids/articleshow/21382216.cms *** Vedanta gets court nod for merger of Sesa Goa, Sterlite Industries - Economic Times isted Vedanta Resources controlled by billionaire Anil Agarwal, hopes that the ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNEZHGOHPPBdijK2TKOTzM9oBDUTOgurl=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/news-by-industry/indl-goods/svs/metals-mining/vedanta-gets-court-nod-for-merger-of-sesa-goa-sterlite-industries/articleshow/21343551.cms *** MP and Goa make Bhaag Milkha Bhaag tax free - bollywoodhungama llywoodhungamaNow following suit, the governments of Madhya Pradesh and Goa have also declared the film to go tax free in those states. In an official statement, the Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced tax exemption to the film in the state ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNE-hyr8kLhIprukzafHgSJ721vpmwurl=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/1937239/MP-and-Goa-make-Bhaag-Milkha-Bhaag-tax-free Compiled by Goanet News Service http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php
Re: [Goanet] IS THE PRESS IN GOA GAGGED AND CAGED?
Jose Colaco wrote: However, there are some important facets of life namely: family, children's education, safety from the marauding thugs and the general peace of mind. We who might be sitting in armchairs, might wish to keep that in mind. Doc, Once, when I was a twelve year old visiting Goa, a teenager from the village threatened me and ordered me to keep quiet else he would throw stones on the tiles of my grandmoms house. Not knowing Goa or the ways of Goa, I followed him to his house and later told his dad what the kid had told me. I then forgot all about the incident. 30 years later, that former teenager saw me in church and asked if I remembered him. He then informed me that he got a spanking that day. That's when I realised had I kept quiet, I would have been the one with the bitter memories and the other guy would have become a bully. What is definitely hypocritical, however, is FN's frightening comment in response to George Pinto's post, AND our 'convenient' focus on pre-1961 'research' which is tunnel visioned in its approach. The 'frightening' comment is just a different method of saying, I will throw stones on your roof tiles. When you are used to being on the receiving end of 'frightening,' you believe everyone else will respond the same way. Here in Toronto, I see old women, some who live alone, march up to the Police Station and lodge a complaint whenever someone tries to threaten them. Thanks to good white folks like them, and those before them, everyone in Canada can do the same. BTW: Vasco da Gama 500 brought out all kinds of interesting folks from the woodwork. Where have they while Goa is being (let's say) concretized and Paanified? I really don't give four annas as to what others did/do not say. My attention is focused on the brave, on those who have the courage to say enough is enough, I am going to take a stand. Until that happens, everyone in the society is going to be at the mercy of bullies. Mervyn
[Goanet] Why the statistics on the country's poor is meaningless
I thought having some knowledge/information on statistics is better than not have any information on statistics. In this context, I found this article worth reading. U. G. Barad Why the statistics on the country's poor is meaningless URL: http://www.business-standard.com/article/opinion/why-the-statistics-on-the-c ountry-s-poor-is-meaningless-113072500710_1.html Author: Tarun Chaturvedi Are the poor actually vanishing? Well, the answer will depend upon how you classify the poor. With multiple institutions and multiple definitions of who constitute the poor, there are bound to be multiple answers to the question. Going by the latest official release of data by the Planning Commission, India has now only 21.9% of its population living below the poverty line in 2011-12 as compared to 37.2% in 2004-05. In absolute numbers this implies that a massive 133 million people have moved out of poverty over a period of seven years. According to a World Bank report released sometime in April 2013, India accounted for 33% of the worlds poor, indicating that India is still a major ground for the implementation of poverty eradication programmes. There is no doubt that the method of computation of the poverty line leaves much to be debated. Opponents political and otherwise have already started slamming the claim on the grounds that the methodology does not reflect the ground reality and this clamor is going to grow louder by the day. However, this debate is meaningless! For the time being even if we assume that the statistics released by the Planning Commission is indeed true and there has been a reduction in the absolute numbers, this does not throw any light on the quality of life of the poor who are migrating above the poverty line into prosperity (sic). This particular human resource is supposed to contribute to nation building but in reality it lacks in basic qualities. One often heard statistic is that in India around 53% of malnourished children are not defined as income poor. If the government continues to define poverty in monetary terms, these kids would be just fine. All of us know the deplorable conditions in which these kids live and survive. Health, education and living conditions are the three most critical parameters against which human development needs to be mapped. On all these parameters the progress made by India leaves a lot to be desired. In such situations, merely making a claim of reduction in the absolute number of poor in India is meaningless. The time is now ripe for the government to measure poverty through a multidimensional poverty index, which captures not only the incidence but also the intensity of poverty. By using a monetary measure alone, the poor may vanish from India (as per the Planning Commission) but the country will not be free from the poverty of hunger, health and living conditions.
Re: [Goanet] There were no Hindus in Goa before the Portuguese landed - Church Thinker
Consolidating and Seeking Living Space (Goa of 1543) Portuguese next expansion with acquisition of Bardez, Salcete, Marmagoa in 1543 (Old Conquests / Velha Conquistas) was achieved by a negotiated settlement between the Portuguese and the Sultan of Bijapur. The uncle of the reigning sultan was a contender to the Bijapur throne. So, the sultan worked a deal with Portuguese that they would get these territories as quid pro quo if they whisked away the contender (to the throne) to the Moluccas, which the Portuguese obliged. Very likely the transfer of the territories to Portuguese rule, prompted the significant Muslim population of these districts to move to other parts of the Sultan's dominion rather than live under Portuguese. Acquisition of these new districts was a marked contrast to the acquisition of Tiswadi; which was a completely devastated piece of real estate. Likely the Hindu population of these districts were delighted with the deal; and if Timoja was still living, his life's ambition and strategy was fulfilled. The Hindus likely looked forward to: 1. Acquiring land of the departing Muslims, who were a significant percentage of the population. 2. No longer living under Muslim yoke; which they did intermittently for 150 years. 3. End to the Jizya tax levied on non-Muslims. Unfortunately for the native Hindus, the Portuguese had other ideas! The whole reason for them to acquire these additional territories was to: 1. Better defend the Portuguese foothold in India. 2. Provide the Portuguese in Goa more living space. 3. In keeping with centuries-old tradition, use the land as compensation and source of employment for retiring and demobilized soldiers after their three years of duty. 4. Land for the Portuguese to be self-sufficient in food for their overseas colonies and territories. Clearly the Portuguese population in Tiswadi was growing by leaps and bounds with every convoy of caracks, caravels and galleons bringing soldiers and others (bureaucrats; support personnel for trade and shipping, nuns and priests); while returning home laden with spices and other exports from the East. The need for living space (or what the Germans pre-World War II called Lebensraum) was a concept even prior to Alexander the Great. Land was an essential way of compensating soldiers for their service. In addition to settling newly arriving soldiers and other civilians, there was now the next generation of locally-born Portuguese and even more as mestizos (mostly illegitimate). Retiring soldiers owning and cultivating land provides a Reserve Army, jobs and a loyal, vigilant and dependable native population base. The only Indians welcomed to Portuguese-Goa were those in trade, those who could service the colonialists (including ship building and repairs) and other related businesses. An additional welcome groups of natives were those who volunteered to fight under the Portuguese flag in the Chardo Regiment. Techniques used to displace native population next! Regartds, GL Constructive comments are most welcome.
[Goanet] Tiatrist - Tita Pretto House, Aldona etc
Tita Pretto http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauktiatr16/9375116244/in/photostream/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauktiatr16/9372343971/in/photostream/ sent earlier.. this is J P Souzalin House, Calvim http://www.flickr.com/photos/tiatr/3535129578/ Alfred Rose Aldona http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauktiatr16/9372325913/in/photostream/ Roads named after Tiatrists Sozalin, Alfred Rose, Minguel Rod http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk11/1338426300/sizes/o/ 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
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Hi All, Beach Day has been cancelled at Huntington Beach on July 28, 2013. There is a U.S. Open Surfing Championship going on that day. The beach will be crowded and it will be difficult to get parking. Sorry for the late notice. Donovan Rodrigues GOA LA President
[Goanet] So itâ?Ts true! The full Moon does mess with our sleep.
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[Goanet] Ho asa Alfred Rose, gnavan to Aldoncho..
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[Goanet] Divine Retreat
Hello all, Potta is coming to Pasadena in Los Angeles and I am positive a lot of Indians will want to attend, to experience. Please pass on to your organizations, friends and family. Sincerely, Ronnie Dalgado General Manager 12021 Harbor Boulevard Garden Grove, CA 92840 Hotel Line: 714-867- Direct Line: 714-867-5103 Direct Fax: 714-867-5123 www.anaheim.crowneplaza.com Click Here for Virtual Tours of the Crowne Plaza Anaheim DISCLAMER: This message is intended for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged, confidential and exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, copying, or the taking of any action in reliance on the contents of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please e-mail me immediately. -Original Message- From: nore...@pacifichospitality.com [mailto:nore...@pacifichospitality.com] Sent: Wednesday, July 24, 2013 4:32 PM To: Ronnie Dalgado Subject: Scanned image from MX-M503N Reply to: nore...@pacifichospitality.com nore...@pacifichospitality.com Device Name: Not Set Device Model: MX-M503N Location: Not Set File Format: PDF (Low) Resolution: 200dpi x 200dpi Attached file is scanned image in PDF format. Use Acrobat(R)Reader(R) or Adobe(R)Reader(R) of Adobe Systems Incorporated to view the document. Adobe(R)Reader(R) can be downloaded from the following URL: Adobe, the Adobe logo, Acrobat, the Adobe PDF logo, and Reader are registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and other countries. http://www.adobe.com/
[Goanet] Figuring out the Figureheads
Figuring out the Figureheads (also at http://venantiusjpinto.blogspot.com/2013/07/figuring-out-figureheads.htmlwith detail of a drawing) --venantius Much like the mermaid and merman figureheads built into bows of sailing vessels of the past, their contemporaneous titular counterparts do not benefact in procellous navigation. They are a cadre of overseers marking time for their workforce. Any analogy to storm petrels would be as though one had become sightless. Along with the titles, and possibly enviable remuneration packages, their blank eyes know at what length to behold those in their charge. One cannot speak truth to them, other than remembering that they shape it. By virtue of being possessed, and as also possessing an exoticism redolent in seraglios of the past, they truly are akin to janissaries, and odalisques—creatures clearly beholden to their overlords, delivering and prevailing over those they oversee. At times some being or ones demeanor may elicit a surprise in them, but they will not revel in the sensation lest their own being rebels against them. It has to do with having a strange sense of their own abstraction—and ostensibly with a close eye on their gains and their perches. Any movement that arises within their core upon encountering new knowledge renders a shock—the revelation that this other has been formed differently. One may presume they are snug in having their vibes of feeling entitled! Frontline charmers; splendid Kafkaesque gatekeepers; tight lipped they sit, wearily raising their heads, fanning your presence with wan smiles. There is a quiet sordidness to their being, and its true that beauty can dislodge ones focus. The only option is to hold on, develop and with every struggle gain ground, that one may only hope to hold on to.
[Goanet] MOVE TO APPOINT ONE EXTRA INFORMATION COMMISSIONER SHOULD BE FLAYED
The reported move by Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar to unnecessarily appoint an extra State Information Commissioner is deplorable. Is this needless extra appointment a means to create a plumb post to accommodate at the cost of the State exchequer a politically well connected person. The Goa State information Commission is currently officially notified as comprising of Chief Information Commissioner (CIC) and one State Information Commissioner (SIC). A post for an extra State Information Commissioner has to be duly notified after following the due process of law. The advertisement issued on 4th May being for the post of CIC and one SIC, the government now cannot travel beyond in trying to high handedly appoint one extra SIC and that too with a vested interest. Even this week, the Advocate General of Goa Atmaram Nadkarni has rightly argued in the High Court, that with an advertisement for one post, two appointments could not be made and that such an exercise was a fraud. Information Commission of big states like Maharashtra and Karnataka have only four and five State Information commissioners respectively. The Goa State Information Commission can be ably managed with a CIC and one SIC. If very competent persons are appointed as the CIC and SIC of Goa, the backlog of pending cases could be cleared in about three months. It is an irony that this government after having allowed the State Information Commission to be dysfunctional for over a year, now eagerly wants to appoint one extra Information Commissioner. The salary and benefits of the State Information Commissioner are on par with the Chief Secretary. By appointing an extra Information Commissioner the government would unnecessary incur a huge financial burden for five years as the process to remove an Information Commissioner is very cumbersome. It is lamentable that the infrastructure by way of premises of the Goa State Information Commission is very pathetic and in shambles unable to even accommodate the CIC and one SIC. Why did the government not during the last one year take steps to acquire a proper office premises to house the State Information Commission. Aires Rodrigues T1 - B30, Ribandar Retreat Ribandar - Goa - 403006 Mobile: 9822684372
[Goanet] Wikipedia / CIS Team in Goa - Impromptu Meetup for Bloggers / Social Media Folk
[A message from Luke Sequeira] Wikipedia / CIS Team in Goa - Impromptu Meetup for Bloggers / Social Media Folk Sunday, July 28, 2013 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM Startup Goa Coworking Space Suite 203, Milroc Neurekar Bldg. Near Souza Paul / Barista and above Body Shop., Panaji (map) The team from Wikipedia / CIS is in Goa and are organizing a bunch of workshops at various colleges and universities. We thought it would be nice if we put together a a small impromptu meetup for bloggers, photographers, writers and social media people in Goa. We will organize a mini wiki workshop and share information about Creative Commons and how you can drive more traffic to our site, among other things. Ideally, please bring your laptops and create your Wikipedia accounts before you get here. We'll have vodka shots and plenty of Wikipedia swag! Check out the CIS - Access to Knowledge Program: bitly.com/CISA2K http://www.meetup.com/Goa-me/events/131632822/ END OF MESSAGE -- FN Land +91-832-240-9490 Cell +91-982-212-2436 f...@goa-india.org
