[Goanet-News] COMMUNITY AUDIO: The story of Radio Mango ... Senza (Portuguese group) performs... Goan food habits... Cypriano Lopes on the media in Goa

2016-02-26 Thread Frederick FN Noronha * फ्रेड्रिक नोरोन्या * فريدريك نورونيا 
* The story of Radio Mango, broadcasting in Konkani in Canada
Milena Marques-Zachariah, the president/producer/host of the station which
broadcasts in Toronto on Saturdays (7-9 pm) was in Goa. mil...@radiomango.ca
https://archive.org/details/radiomango

* Senza, a Portuguese band performs in Goa
This was part of the recently-concluded Lusofonia festival 2016 at
Panjim.  Senza,
a Portuguese group, comprehends a message of deep musical and cultural
union. It's a music project created by Catarina Duarte and Nuno Caldeira,
both from Portugal, after a three-month trip in Asia. In their music, it is
possible to identify the meeting of different music styles, as well as the
sonority of the several Portuguese speaking countries. It’s a music style
which they call Lusophone fusion. The existence of musical influences from
Portugal, Brazil, Cape Verde and other Portuguese speaking countries makes
Senza a unifying product of Lusophony, with potential to divulge the
Portuguese language and culture. A fascinating story, with an original and
astonishing sound."
https://archive.org/details/senza

* Health nutrition and Goan food habits, past and present. A talk by
Valentina D'Souza. At the Xavier Centre of Historical Research's 'History
Hour'.
https://archive.org/details/ValentinaDSouza

* Media in Goa -- a view from Cypriano Lopes. The programme executive of
Doordarshan National (DD1) passed away this month, after a valiant battle
with cancer for the past year-and-half. Weeks before his death, he spoke
with Frederick Noronha, voicing his frank views of the media in which he
worked for a quarter century.
https://archive.org/details/cyprianolopes1

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[Goanet-News] When a Goan recollects the Iraqi invasion (TNN)

2016-02-26 Thread Goanet News 
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/When-a-Goan-recollects-the-Iraqi-invasion/articleshow/51133152.cms

When a Goan recollects the Iraqi invasion

TNN | Feb 25, 2016, 10.05 AM IST Panaji: When Iraqi troops invaded
Kuwait in the wee hours of August 2, 1990, the strong community of
around 25,000 Goans were caught unaware. Overnight they saw their
peaceful streets transform into a war zone, their homes broken into
and belongings stolen. Many left the country in tears with a single
suitcase only to return and find their homes, razed to the ground.

Recalling those tense days, A Veronica Fernandes, a freelance writer
who moved to Kuwait from Candolim in 1975 never thought he'd make it
through. He found himself face to face with Iraqi soldiers and
underwent the traumatizing experience of being held at gun point on
more than a one occasion. "We switched off the lights in our homes,
hid and prayed for the firing to stop. It was a very traumatic
experience for everyone," he recalls.

On his return to Goa, after the borders were opened, some of the
Kuwaiti Goan evacuees were deeply-affected to see the country that
gave them employment opportunities being bombed, didn't sit back.
Instead, a public meeting was called on November 3, 1990, at Tristao
Braganca Cunha Memorial Hall, near Azad Maidan attended by 100 Kuwait
evacuee Goans. The Goa-Solidarity Centre came into being and on
November 12 they organized a rally on the streets of Panaji in support
of Kuwait. "This rally was attended by hundreds of Kuwait evacuee
Goans including Kuwaitis where Col Juma Kholifi, a prominent officer
in the ministry of interior affairs delivered a very emotional speech.
CNN too highlighted our efforts and the news reached the Kuwait
embassy in Delhi and the Kuwait government in exile in Taif, Saudi
Arabia," Fernandes who initiated the movement told TOI.

The group sustained themselves through voluntary contributions
refusing to accept outside financial contributions even refusing to
align with the Progressive Democratic Front at the time.

A number of meetings in the state city in the months leading up to
Kuwait's Liberation were held including a night vigil in front of
Panaji church on the eve of the start of the war for liberation and a
victory rally on March 12, 1991.

After the war, the association led by Fernandes started a movement to
get Kuwait's Prisoners of War freed, holding regular meetings in
Kuwait and even pressuring the Indian government to intervene in
Kuwait's support.

Fernandes visited Delhi in 1995 and met with K H Khan, chairman of the
Indo-Arab Friendship Society and both foreign ministers R L Bhatia and
Salman Khurshid presenting them with memorandums.

To commemorate the 25th Liberation Day of Kuwait, the Goa-Kuwait
Solidarity Centre with Fernandes as its convenor is organizing a
meeting at the Goa chamber of commerce and industry conference hall on
Thursday where he will also release his autobiography 'From Coconut
Trees to Oil Wells' published by Goa 1556. The book, he says, is
dedicated to all Goans who brought prosperity home through their sweat
and tears in distant Kuwait.

###

[Goanet] COMMUNITY AUDIO: The story of Radio Mango ... Senza (Portuguese group) performs... Goan food habits... Cypriano Lopes on the media in Goa

2016-02-26 Thread Frederick FN Noronha * फ्रेड्रिक नोरोन्या * فريدريك نورونيا 
* The story of Radio Mango, broadcasting in Konkani in Canada
Milena Marques-Zachariah, the president/producer/host of the station which
broadcasts in Toronto on Saturdays (7-9 pm) was in Goa. mil...@radiomango.ca
https://archive.org/details/radiomango

* Senza, a Portuguese band performs in Goa
This was part of the recently-concluded Lusofonia festival 2016 at
Panjim.  Senza,
a Portuguese group, comprehends a message of deep musical and cultural
union. It's a music project created by Catarina Duarte and Nuno Caldeira,
both from Portugal, after a three-month trip in Asia. In their music, it is
possible to identify the meeting of different music styles, as well as the
sonority of the several Portuguese speaking countries. It’s a music style
which they call Lusophone fusion. The existence of musical influences from
Portugal, Brazil, Cape Verde and other Portuguese speaking countries makes
Senza a unifying product of Lusophony, with potential to divulge the
Portuguese language and culture. A fascinating story, with an original and
astonishing sound."
https://archive.org/details/senza

* Health nutrition and Goan food habits, past and present. A talk by
Valentina D'Souza. At the Xavier Centre of Historical Research's 'History
Hour'.
https://archive.org/details/ValentinaDSouza

* Media in Goa -- a view from Cypriano Lopes. The programme executive of
Doordarshan National (DD1) passed away this month, after a valiant battle
with cancer for the past year-and-half. Weeks before his death, he spoke
with Frederick Noronha, voicing his frank views of the media in which he
worked for a quarter century.
https://archive.org/details/cyprianolopes1

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[Goanet] When a Goan recollects the Iraqi invasion (TNN)

2016-02-26 Thread Goanet News 
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/When-a-Goan-recollects-the-Iraqi-invasion/articleshow/51133152.cms

When a Goan recollects the Iraqi invasion

TNN | Feb 25, 2016, 10.05 AM IST Panaji: When Iraqi troops invaded
Kuwait in the wee hours of August 2, 1990, the strong community of
around 25,000 Goans were caught unaware. Overnight they saw their
peaceful streets transform into a war zone, their homes broken into
and belongings stolen. Many left the country in tears with a single
suitcase only to return and find their homes, razed to the ground.

Recalling those tense days, A Veronica Fernandes, a freelance writer
who moved to Kuwait from Candolim in 1975 never thought he'd make it
through. He found himself face to face with Iraqi soldiers and
underwent the traumatizing experience of being held at gun point on
more than a one occasion. "We switched off the lights in our homes,
hid and prayed for the firing to stop. It was a very traumatic
experience for everyone," he recalls.

On his return to Goa, after the borders were opened, some of the
Kuwaiti Goan evacuees were deeply-affected to see the country that
gave them employment opportunities being bombed, didn't sit back.
Instead, a public meeting was called on November 3, 1990, at Tristao
Braganca Cunha Memorial Hall, near Azad Maidan attended by 100 Kuwait
evacuee Goans. The Goa-Solidarity Centre came into being and on
November 12 they organized a rally on the streets of Panaji in support
of Kuwait. "This rally was attended by hundreds of Kuwait evacuee
Goans including Kuwaitis where Col Juma Kholifi, a prominent officer
in the ministry of interior affairs delivered a very emotional speech.
CNN too highlighted our efforts and the news reached the Kuwait
embassy in Delhi and the Kuwait government in exile in Taif, Saudi
Arabia," Fernandes who initiated the movement told TOI.

The group sustained themselves through voluntary contributions
refusing to accept outside financial contributions even refusing to
align with the Progressive Democratic Front at the time.

A number of meetings in the state city in the months leading up to
Kuwait's Liberation were held including a night vigil in front of
Panaji church on the eve of the start of the war for liberation and a
victory rally on March 12, 1991.

After the war, the association led by Fernandes started a movement to
get Kuwait's Prisoners of War freed, holding regular meetings in
Kuwait and even pressuring the Indian government to intervene in
Kuwait's support.

Fernandes visited Delhi in 1995 and met with K H Khan, chairman of the
Indo-Arab Friendship Society and both foreign ministers R L Bhatia and
Salman Khurshid presenting them with memorandums.

To commemorate the 25th Liberation Day of Kuwait, the Goa-Kuwait
Solidarity Centre with Fernandes as its convenor is organizing a
meeting at the Goa chamber of commerce and industry conference hall on
Thursday where he will also release his autobiography 'From Coconut
Trees to Oil Wells' published by Goa 1556. The book, he says, is
dedicated to all Goans who brought prosperity home through their sweat
and tears in distant Kuwait.

###

[Goanet-News] Demand for language rights... on Int'l Mother Language Day (Eric Ozario)

2016-02-26 Thread Goanet News 
INTERNATIONAL MOTHER LANGUAGE DAY
Feb. 21, 2016 -- New Delhi
and DELHI DEMANDS FOR LANGUAGE RIGHTS

A Report

Campaign for Language Equality and Rights (CLEAR), headed by
Senthil Nathan, with a view to change India's Language
Policy, had invited representatives of Indian languages to
assemble in Delhi, on Feb. 21, 2016 -- the International
Mother Language Day.

Accordingly, representatives of 40 Indian languages addressed
a Press Conference and released the 'Delhi Demands for
Language Rights, at 1 pm, at the Press Club of India, Raisina
Road, and at 5, that evening, gathered at Jantar Mantar and
held a Candle-Light Vigil, to initiate the campaign to
change India's Language Policy.

The major demands are:

1. To declare all languages included in the VIIIth Schedule
of the Indian Constitution (including Konkani), as Official
Languages of the Union Government.

2. To include all languages recommended by the Mahapatra
Committee in the VIIIth Schedule of the Constitution.

3. The Central and State Governments to protect and preserve
tribal and lesser languages threatened with extinction.

4. Fight against the imposition of one language over the
others, undertaken by the Central Government, specially
Hindi.

5. Allow each language the right to choose their own
script/scripts for literature in their language.

The Delhi Demands were endorsed by the following,
representing their languages --

Anand G. Karnataka (Kannada)
Deepak Pawar Maharashtra (Marathi)
Ganesh Chetan Karnataka (Kannada)
Garga Chatterjee West Bengal (Bengali)
Joga Singh Virk Punjab (Punjabi)
Komakkambedu Himakiran Anugula Tamil Nadu (Tamil, Telugu)
Mani M. Manivannan Tamil Nadu (Tamil)
P. Pavithran Kerala (Malayalam)
Priyank KS Karnataka (Kannada)
Ravishankar Ayyakkannu Tamil Nadu (Tamil)
Saket Shreebushan Sahu Odisha (Kosali)
S. Senthilnathan (Aazhi Senthilnathan) Tamil Nadu (Tamil)
Thamizneriyan Tamil Nadu (Tamil)
Vasant Shetty Karnataka (Kannada)
Eric Ozario Karnataka (Konkani)
Vivek V. Karnataka (Kannada)
Umakanthan P. Karnataka (Kannada, Tamil)

Given the atmosphere of intolerance and imposition that we
live in, in India today and especially in view of the fight
for equal rights for all scripts of Konkani that we are
fighting against the Kendra Sahitya Akademi, in the courts of
law, this campaign for Language Rights has a great
significance for the future of Konkani.

I, therefore, entreat every Konkani organisation to join this
campaign enthusiastically. The developments in this regard
will be informed from time-to-time. I must place on record my
sense of pride at the participation of the leaders and
members of the Kanara Cultural Association, headed by its
President, Smt. Lydia D’Almeida.

In fact, it was a matter of great pride for me that Konkanis'
was the largest contingent at the Candle-Light Vigil. I
congratulate and thank them on behalf of Jago'tik Konknni
So'ngho'tto;n. I once again remind every Konkani organisation
to initiate the implementation of the Konkani Language Plan
adopted six months ago.

De'v bo'rem ko'rum.

With warm regards,
Eric Ozario Secretary General

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[Goanet] Demand for language rights... on Int'l Mother Language Day (Eric Ozario)

2016-02-26 Thread Goanet News 
INTERNATIONAL MOTHER LANGUAGE DAY
Feb. 21, 2016 -- New Delhi
and DELHI DEMANDS FOR LANGUAGE RIGHTS

A Report

Campaign for Language Equality and Rights (CLEAR), headed by
Senthil Nathan, with a view to change India's Language
Policy, had invited representatives of Indian languages to
assemble in Delhi, on Feb. 21, 2016 -- the International
Mother Language Day.

Accordingly, representatives of 40 Indian languages addressed
a Press Conference and released the 'Delhi Demands for
Language Rights, at 1 pm, at the Press Club of India, Raisina
Road, and at 5, that evening, gathered at Jantar Mantar and
held a Candle-Light Vigil, to initiate the campaign to
change India's Language Policy.

The major demands are:

1. To declare all languages included in the VIIIth Schedule
of the Indian Constitution (including Konkani), as Official
Languages of the Union Government.

2. To include all languages recommended by the Mahapatra
Committee in the VIIIth Schedule of the Constitution.

3. The Central and State Governments to protect and preserve
tribal and lesser languages threatened with extinction.

4. Fight against the imposition of one language over the
others, undertaken by the Central Government, specially
Hindi.

5. Allow each language the right to choose their own
script/scripts for literature in their language.

The Delhi Demands were endorsed by the following,
representing their languages --

Anand G. Karnataka (Kannada)
Deepak Pawar Maharashtra (Marathi)
Ganesh Chetan Karnataka (Kannada)
Garga Chatterjee West Bengal (Bengali)
Joga Singh Virk Punjab (Punjabi)
Komakkambedu Himakiran Anugula Tamil Nadu (Tamil, Telugu)
Mani M. Manivannan Tamil Nadu (Tamil)
P. Pavithran Kerala (Malayalam)
Priyank KS Karnataka (Kannada)
Ravishankar Ayyakkannu Tamil Nadu (Tamil)
Saket Shreebushan Sahu Odisha (Kosali)
S. Senthilnathan (Aazhi Senthilnathan) Tamil Nadu (Tamil)
Thamizneriyan Tamil Nadu (Tamil)
Vasant Shetty Karnataka (Kannada)
Eric Ozario Karnataka (Konkani)
Vivek V. Karnataka (Kannada)
Umakanthan P. Karnataka (Kannada, Tamil)

Given the atmosphere of intolerance and imposition that we
live in, in India today and especially in view of the fight
for equal rights for all scripts of Konkani that we are
fighting against the Kendra Sahitya Akademi, in the courts of
law, this campaign for Language Rights has a great
significance for the future of Konkani.

I, therefore, entreat every Konkani organisation to join this
campaign enthusiastically. The developments in this regard
will be informed from time-to-time. I must place on record my
sense of pride at the participation of the leaders and
members of the Kanara Cultural Association, headed by its
President, Smt. Lydia D’Almeida.

In fact, it was a matter of great pride for me that Konkanis'
was the largest contingent at the Candle-Light Vigil. I
congratulate and thank them on behalf of Jago'tik Konknni
So'ngho'tto;n. I once again remind every Konkani organisation
to initiate the implementation of the Konkani Language Plan
adopted six months ago.

De'v bo'rem ko'rum.

With warm regards,
Eric Ozario Secretary General

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[Goanet] What a search for 'Konkani' throws up on Soundforge...

2016-02-26 Thread Frederick FN Noronha * फ्रेड्रिक नोरोन्या * فريدريك نورونيا 
https://soundcloud.com/search?q=konkani
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[Goanet] Mumbai( Goregaon E): Workshop on Human Rights and Law on 27th Feb and 28th Feb

2016-02-26 Thread Robin Viegas 
From: b sabha 


From: "Nirmala Niketan Extension Centre" 
>

Dear Alumni's,

Greetings from College of Social Work, Nirmala Niketan !

This is to inform you that we have organised a Workshop on Human Rights and Law 
on 27th and 28th February 2016 at Goregaon Extension Centre.
This workshop will be conducted by Dr. P.D. Mathew.

The timings of this workshop are as below:-
Saturday 2.00 pm to 5.00 pm
Sunday 10.00 am to 1.00 pm and 2.00 pm to 5.00 pm

We kindly request you to attend this workshop and make use of this wonderful 
oppurtunity.


Thanking you,

Sincerely,


Ms. Silveia Chettiar
College of Social Work,
Nirmala Niketan Extension Centre
St. Pius College Campus, Virwani Road,
Gate no. 2, Goregaon (East)
Mumbai- 400 063
Tel. no. 29271433
Email : nnextension.cen...@gmail.com

[Goanet] ...a review... KADAMBA DYNASTY HISTORY FILM

2016-02-26 Thread Jeffery S. Nunes 
...a review... Kadamba Dynasty history film. 
Part I ... a must see 10 min show.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KosShFvaw1M
In this part of the video the producers in their artistic effort take the 
audience way back to the 12th century life in Goa under the Kadamba rule, Life 
out side both Palaces of Chandor and Pillar, Goa Velha. The agricultural and 
handicraft activities those days, more so the historical Jaykeshi II battle of 
Velliapura, which was fought in Velim, Goa. The Video 'part I' ends with the 
showing of the prosperous people in popular 'Rajabid'  market place in Goa 
Velha.
Part II...a must see 10 min show.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a6q3y17LK80

Part II video starts on a very sad note with cutting music, the circumstances 
surrounding horrific tragedy which lead to the assassination of King Suriyadeva 
in the Oct of 1345, the producers in their attempt give a clear picture of that 
atrocious day according to history, of the burning palaces, horses running for 
their lives and the dead, the sad arrival of his Queen at Chandrapura  in 
Chandor Goa, only to find this horrible news of death and her attempt to 
survive with a 're-invention' in Haliyal and in their new home in Velliapura at 
Velim Goa under the Portuguese factor and at last the 'Democracy' for their 
people.
We have to appreciate and applaud the whole exertion made by the producers and 
directors  to give the Konkan people a chance to look at their history.

Jeff.
Message: 6
Date: Thu, 25 Feb 2016 12:08:20 +0530
From: MD 
To: "goa...@goanet.org" 
Subject: [Goanet] KADAMBA DYNASTY HISTORY
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[Goanet] Mumbai: BCS, Goregaon residents meet corporators for their neighbourhood issues ...DNA 26 Feb

2016-02-26 Thread Robin Viegas 
From: b sabha 




Goregaon residents meet corporators for their neighbourhood issues
Pooja Patel | Fri, 26 Feb 
2016-06:09am , Mumbai , dna

At a recent meeting at Goregaon, citizens met their elected corporator to 
address the ongoing problems

The Bombay Catholic Sabha (BCS) recently organised an interactive session at 
Goregaon's Our Lady of the Rosary Parish with its elected corporators. The 
meeting gave citizens an opportunity to ask questions regarding ongoing 
problems in their neighbourhood-issues that have remained unresolved, possible 
solutions for them as well as the work done in the last four years.

Apart from BCS and the Parish, this meet was also coordinated and organised by 
the Goregaon West Unit, with the support of St. Thomas Parish BCS Goregaon East 
Unit, AGNI, CitySpace-NAGAR, P/South Ward ALM group and other civic activists.

Corporator Pramila Shinde who attended the event among others, had a two-hour 
long discussion with the audience. Shinde, who is the corporator of ward number 
51 of Goregaon area had an extensive chat with the citizens, answered their 
questions and discussed three major issues raised by them.

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Goregaon Maternity Hospital Demolition

A question raised by one of the citizens was about the status of the Goregaon 
Maternity Hospital that has been demolished for a while now, but has not seen 
any further development. The member wanted a status report and a plan of action 
regarding the same.

Shinde replied, "There was a need for a special pediatric ward for the children 
at this hospital and that is the reason the work had to start at the hospital. 
This change will make doctors accessible for the kids and is therefore, a major 
reason as to why it is taking time. Soon, it will be available to all with 50 
beds."

Redevelopment of Motilal Nagar 1, 2, 3 and 4

Citizens living in these areas are stuck in a messy situation due to the 
paperwork for the redevelopment going back and forth. The citizens wanted to 
know how long it would take to get the problem resolved, given that even MHADA 
is involved in the process.

Shinde replied, "We are conducting several sessions and meetings to discuss the 
same. We are proposing to give the maximum benefit to the residents so that 
they can have spacious and better houses. This may take a bit longer but we are 
certainly following up on this."

Open space encroachment

A major issue that has been nagging Goregaon residents is the encroachment of 
open spaces in their neighbourhood. Squatters have taken over a large a portion 
of an open maidan and this has led to filthy surroundings, while also 
questioning the security of the residents.

Shinde took note of this and said that the issue will be worked upon 
immediately. She said that since this was not reported to her, she wasn't aware 
of the gravity of the situation. "Henceforth, if there is any encroachment 
anywhere in my constituency, please let me know and I'll work on it 
immediately," she concluded.

[Goanet] GOA IS UNFORTUNATE TO BE RULED AS A COLONY BY POWERS THAT BE, AFTER ALL ANTI-DefExpo camp sticks to stand of scrapping project.- H

2016-02-26 Thread Bernado Colaco 
Em soglem zakna. Kaim zhao pachem na!
BC




COMMENTS

The GOA SU-RAJ PARTY congratulates the people of  South Goa for resisting
this foolish intent of the Government of Goa to lend large chunks of Goa's
limited lands to the Central Agencies when Goa is reeling under the
pressure to preserve its lands for Goa's well being and for the benefit of
Goans.

GSRP will do all these things which are a part of its permanent Manifesto
when GOANS FEEL IT FIT TO PUT IT ON THE PEDESTAL IT DESERVES TO BE:-
1. Put the Navy on  short notice to move out of Dabolim lock-stock and
barrel, to  maintain a very minimum security presence as universally
demanded at International Airports.

2. Scrap MOPA which is the brain-child of the Navy to digest Goa's Civilian
Airport illegally captured after Operation Vijay.

3. Shift the Army Signal Head Quarters located in Panjim along with the
Militiary Hospital to either Bambolim or elsewhere. Goans do not want the
military remain in the congested City of Panjim.

4. The extent of lands given to central agencies in Goa shall be put under
strict review and mostly terminated.

5. The Memorandum of Understanding signed by the Navy and the Goa
Government vis a vis the take over of Goa's Anjediva Island by the Navy
shall be reviewed especially with the Navy having flouted the terms of this
Memorandum where the locals shall be allowed pilgrimage to the religious
shrine located on the Island to keep the aged old tradition. The Anjediva
Island transfer to the Navy is illegal and shall be reverted.

6. Goans do not want Goa to  be militarized to afford good life to the
military personnel at the cost of GOANS primarily because Goa does not have
VOLATILE BORDERS.

7. Goa has been used by the Centre as it likes with their chamcha
governments in Goa dancing to every tune that the Centre plays w.r.t.
defence and accommodating defence agencies in Goa without questioning the
rationale. Therefore it is time for GOA to have Goa's Own High Command In
Goa so that decision are taken in Goa what happen in Goa and Goans and not
in Delhi, Nagpur or elsewhere on  the basis of loaded suitcases with
currency notes.

8. Foremost, the Centre has to answer the questions that Goans are asking
about the Goa's conquest and annexation, without giving GOANS the
opportunity to chose  their  own fate, as promised by Pandit Jawaharlal
Nehru when he had said
QUOTE
" I WANT TO EXPLAIN MYSELF. IF THE PEOPLEOF GOA, MINUS THE PORTUGUESE,
DELIBERATELY WISH TO RETAIN THEIR SEPARATE IDENTITY, I AM NOT GOING TO
BRING THEM BY FORCE, COMPULSION OR COERCION INTO THE INDIAN UNION. I
MERELY ADD THAT MY NATIONAL INTERST INVOLVES THE REMOVAL  OF THE PORTUGUESE
FROM GOA"
UNQUOTE
It is, however, sad that the Portuguese who were driven out like dogs and
who went running with their tails between their legs post 1961, returned
 to lick the feet that had kicked them out through signing of the 1974
Chavan-Mario Soares Co-operation Treaty WITHOUT TAKING GOANS INTO
CONFIDENCE AS IF GOANS WHERE THE PORTUGUSE CHATEL. Portugal's present  Goan
Origin Premier ANTONIO COSTA, owes Goans a distinct  apology on this count,
especially when Mario Soares' government was a transition Government and
not an elected one.


Mob: 9890470896

http://www.goasu-raj.com/gen/news/3726.asp


End of Goanet Digest, Vol 11, Issue 97
**

[Goanet] Fwd: Hollywood Bowl - Sunday, July 3, 2016 - 7:30 PM

2016-02-26 Thread goansofamerica 

Hi All,

Tickets still available...please book ASAP!

Thanks,

Selma

 
 
-Original Message-
From: goansofamerica 
Sent: Thu, Feb 11, 2016 6:30 pm
Subject: Hollywood Bowl - Sunday, July 3, 2016 - 7:30 PM





Hi All, 
 
 
 
The GOA is putting a group together with the help of Adrian Desa (HB 
Entertainment Director) a night at the  Hollywood Bowl this summer, and you're 
invited!
 
 
 
The event is preceded by a potluck dinner. 
 
 
 
   
 Sunday, July 3, 2016 at 7:30 PM
 
About This Performance:

 Hollywood Bowl Fireworks Spectacular with Chicago
July 3, 2016

Celebrate Independence Day with the legendary rock ’n’ roll band with horns: 
Chicago! 
One of America’s most popular rock bands, the Grammy®-winning hit-makers will 
rock the stage. Also featuring the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra with Thomas 
Wilkins, conductor, and the U.S. Air Force Band of the Golden West with 
patriotic music, thrilling fireworks and more fun.

Cost:
 
$30/ per person which includes the price for the picnic area reservation.
 
Children under 2 free.  
   
 
 
Meet in the parking lot / picnic area at the corner  of Highland Ave. & Odin 
St. at 5 PM. There is a parking charge.
 
 
 
Dinner & cocktails. Bring a meal to share,  and plan to be fully 
self-sufficient: plates, cups, napkins, etc.
 
Alcoholic beverages are permitted.
 
 
 
After eating, drinking, socializing - we'll head on  over to the Bowl at 7:00 
PM as the show starts at 7:30 PM
 
 
 
If you'd like to join the party here's  what you need to do: Click on the below 
link which will take you to  our website to book your ticket.
 
 
 
http://goansofamerica.org/current-events.html
 
   
The cut off date is March1, 2016 or if we sell out our tickets - we have a 
limited quantity on hand.
 
 
 
Please book ASAP! First come first served!
 
 
 
Remember, if you're on the fence, it's a whole lot  easier to dispose them off 
than trying to get tickets at a later  time.
 
 
 
It'll be fun! I hope you're in! 
 
 
 
Thanks
 
Selma Rodrigues
 
President
 
 
Disclaimer: 

THE GOA IS NOT RESPONSIBLE OR LIABLE FOR PRICING,  CANCELLATIONS,REFUNDS, 
MEDICAL EMERGENCIES OR ACCIDENTS.

[Goanet] PRESS NOTE: Hockey 5's- One Day Tournament

2016-02-26 Thread Peter Fernandes 
Pilar Fathers in collaboration with the Stars of Sattari Hockey Club,
Valpoi will be organizing a Hockey 5's tournament at Don Bosco Ground,
Panjim on Sunday 28th February 2016 from 9:30am onwards. Hockey 5's is
played under the rules and regulations of the FIH, the governing body of
Hockey in the world. The day long tournament will see the best of Hockey
players in Goa displaying their skills in the shorter and faster version of
the game. The tournament is conducted in association with Goans Hockey, the
governing body of the sport of Hockey in Goa and supported by Hockey
Heritage Group Goa, a group of individuals promoting Hockey.

-

Kind Regards,

Peter Fernandes
Goa, India
+91 8390 69 61 35

"There is no limit to the greatness a person can achieve if it does not
care who gets the credit"

[Goanet] Aren's remix...

2016-02-26 Thread Frederick FN Noronha फ्रेड्रिक नोरोन्या *فريدريك نورونيا 
Aren (12) is into remixing music. He uses a GNU/Linux free software called
LMMS. This is remix of Nyan Cat:
https://soundcloud.com/ar-n-r-h/nyan-cat-lmms-remake-by-aren-noronha
If you like it, please give it a like. It would encourage him.
He would be even more thrilled if you 'follow' him, as he counts every
follow with great satisfaction.
FN
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[Goanet] GOA IS UNFORTUNATE TO BE RULED AS A COLONY BY POWERS THAT BE, AFTER ALL

2016-02-26 Thread Floriano Lobo 
GOA IS UNFORTUNATE TO BE RULED AS A COLONY BY POWERS THAT BE, AFTER ALL

ANTI-DefExpo camp sticks to stand of scrapping project.- H

http://www.epaperoheraldo.in/Details.aspx?id=18944=165614272==2/26/2016

COMMENTS

The GOA SU-RAJ PARTY congratulates the people of  South Goa for resisting
this foolish intent of the Government of Goa to lend large chunks of Goa's
limited lands to the Central Agencies when Goa is reeling under the
pressure to preserve its lands for Goa's well being and for the benefit of
Goans.

GSRP will do all these things which are a part of its permanent Manifesto
when GOANS FEEL IT FIT TO PUT IT ON THE PEDESTAL IT DESERVES TO BE:-
1. Put the Navy on  short notice to move out of Dabolim lock-stock and
barrel, to  maintain a very minimum security presence as universally
demanded at International Airports.

2. Scrap MOPA which is the brain-child of the Navy to digest Goa's Civilian
Airport illegally captured after Operation Vijay.

3. Shift the Army Signal Head Quarters located in Panjim along with the
Militiary Hospital to either Bambolim or elsewhere. Goans do not want the
military remain in the congested City of Panjim.

4. The extent of lands given to central agencies in Goa shall be put under
strict review and mostly terminated.

5. The Memorandum of Understanding signed by the Navy and the Goa
Government vis a vis the take over of Goa's Anjediva Island by the Navy
shall be reviewed especially with the Navy having flouted the terms of this
Memorandum where the locals shall be allowed pilgrimage to the religious
shrine located on the Island to keep the aged old tradition. The Anjediva
Island transfer to the Navy is illegal and shall be reverted.

6. Goans do not want Goa to  be militarized to afford good life to the
military personnel at the cost of GOANS primarily because Goa does not have
VOLATILE BORDERS.

7. Goa has been used by the Centre as it likes with their chamcha
governments in Goa dancing to every tune that the Centre plays w.r.t.
defence and accommodating defence agencies in Goa without questioning the
rationale. Therefore it is time for GOA to have Goa's Own High Command In
Goa so that decision are taken in Goa what happen in Goa and Goans and not
in Delhi, Nagpur or elsewhere on  the basis of loaded suitcases with
currency notes.

8. Foremost, the Centre has to answer the questions that Goans are asking
about the Goa's conquest and annexation, without giving GOANS the
opportunity to chose  their  own fate, as promised by Pandit Jawaharlal
Nehru when he had said
QUOTE
" I WANT TO EXPLAIN MYSELF. IF THE PEOPLEOF GOA, MINUS THE PORTUGUESE,
DELIBERATELY WISH TO RETAIN THEIR SEPARATE IDENTITY, I AM NOT GOING TO
BRING THEM BY FORCE, COMPULSION OR COERCION INTO THE INDIAN UNION. I
MERELY ADD THAT MY NATIONAL INTERST INVOLVES THE REMOVAL  OF THE PORTUGUESE
FROM GOA"
UNQUOTE
It is, however, sad that the Portuguese who were driven out like dogs and
who went running with their tails between their legs post 1961, returned
 to lick the feet that had kicked them out through signing of the 1974
Chavan-Mario Soares Co-operation Treaty WITHOUT TAKING GOANS INTO
CONFIDENCE AS IF GOANS WHERE THE PORTUGUSE CHATEL. Portugal's present  Goan
Origin Premier ANTONIO COSTA, owes Goans a distinct  apology on this count,
especially when Mario Soares' government was a transition Government and
not an elected one.

Dear Goans,
What we had prior to 1961 was a benevolent  Colonialist -rule  from a far.
What we have after 1961 is  repressive Colonialist rule  from across the
borders of Goa.
There is no difference, more so this present colonialist rule  is diluting
us GOANs instead of promises given to protect us, so bad, that we shall
have to shine a  torch-light  to identify GOANS IN GOA in times to come.
What you are doing against DefExpo is our BIRTHRIGHT.
WE GOANS MUST NOT  ALLOW ANYONE TO SLIGHT US in the name of the Security of
the Nation.
for, GOA and GOANS do not have the obligation to protect the Nation  at
their very costs.
CHARITY STARTS AT HOME.
And we shall observe this CARDINAL RULE.

GSRP for GOA'S OWN HIGH COMMAND IN GOA.
Floriano Lobo
Gen. Secretary/Spokesperson
Mob: 9890470896

http://www.goasu-raj.com/gen/news/3726.asp

Re: [Goanet] [Photo Blog by Rajan Parrikar] Daily Rounds

2016-02-26 Thread Mervyn Lobo 
Not only did they come to your door step, but they would also open the Khubers 
on the èmbuziè - sorry folks, I am using the Swahili word for the tool - when 
requested.
I have a video somewhere of a Siolim vendor doing this for us on our balcony. 
One more memory, you could always request the vendor to bring king fish or 
mackerels the following day. 
Mervyn



 From: Rajan Parrikar 
 To: goa...@goanet.org 
 Sent: Thursday, February 25, 2016 3:48 PM
 Subject: [Goanet] [Photo Blog by Rajan Parrikar] Daily Rounds
   
Photo Blog by Rajan Parrikar has posted a new item, 'Daily Rounds'

Home delivery.

Fisherwomen making their daily rounds bringing fresh catch of the day to
your
doorstep was once an important feature of Goan life. Today it is an uncommon
sight. These images are from 2007.


You may view the latest post at
http://blog.parrikar.com/2016/02/26/daily-rounds/

Warm regards,
Rajan Parrikar
ra...@parrikar.com

[Goanet] SMILE........................................................... IT'S WEEKEND (27/02/2016)

2016-02-26 Thread Michael fernandes 
Three friends of Goan origin, Nicholas, Sonny and Tony, havingan engineering 
background, but no knowledge of Konkani, decided to set a shopin their 
ancestral land, Goa. They decided to set up a hi-fi modern garage;Tony came up 
with a fabulous name, which actually was compiled of their names.  Having set 
the shop, the business was a flop,the name was a disaster, as nobody wanted to 
service their vehicles at the ‘NISONTONhi-fi garage’Michael Fernandes.

Re: [Goanet] DID RIBANDAR PARISH PRIEST FATHER LAWRENCE FERNANDES CROSS THE THRESHOLD?

2016-02-26 Thread Venantius J Pinto 
For starter’s do not confess to this priest. And no one tell me anything as
to what the priesthood represents. I

My maternal granduncle Pdr. Alvaro Lodovico Figuereido (Batim), was an
ex-Parish Priest of Ribandar. I truly hope he was not in the same league as
Fr. Fernandes. I hope he was a decent pastor to his flock, instead of some
zealous ( _ _ _ _ _ ). I do know that he was struck, perhaps being a
missionary in Karwar, Sirsi, Dharwar?! Some, or should we concur that way
too many priests are able to assault the sensibilities of even the more
corrupt. Imagine! Perhaps its about building a nest egg at whatever cost.
There surely is that element to contend with for many of them. More and
more one learns that the notion of a few bad apples in way too many fields
and vocations is redundant.

—Venantius J Pinto



On Wed, Feb 24, 2016 at 10:36 AM, Aires Rodrigues  wrote:

> I write this with a heavy heart, a very heavy heart indeed! But, if you
> read ahead, you will realize I have no choice but…..
>
>  In speaking out I may be hurting some people but by maintaining silence I
> would be failing in my duty to stand up for something that is very
> basically wrong.
>
>  At the outset let me say that I have the highest respect for the most
> Reverend Father Lawrence Fernandes who has been a very proactive Parish
> Priest of Ribandar since May 2014. He has tirelessly toiled to uplift our
> church in every way possible.
>
>  But his very questionable conduct over the last fortnight in the current
> Corporation of City of Panaji (CCP) polls has left me in great despair and
> in a deep sense of anguish. It has totally shaken that rock solid faith and
> trust I have had in Father Lawrence Fernandes.
>
>  The background: - Ribandar has two wards which are part of CCP - Ward 29
> which has this time been reserved for Women and Ward 30 which stands
> reserved for the OBC.
>
>  In the current CCP poll, Ms. Vanita Fernandes alias Kshama, a known and
> liked Ribandar resident, was keen to contest from Ward 29. She had
> contested from here in 2011 and had polled a whopping 450 votes but lost by
> a mere 120-vote margin. Vanita, who is an active member of the Ribandar
> Parish was persistently pressurized and unduly coerced by Father Lawrence
> Fernandes to NOT contest the CCP elections against the BJP.
>
> When I discovered the fact of this undue, unwarranted and wrong pressure
> and intimidation being exerted on Vanita, I did call Father Fernandes to
> respectfully seek an explanation. His very distasteful defense was that he
> had to oblige BJP MLA Sidharth Kunkolienkar and that if the BJP candidate
> was not elected in Ribandar, the government funds for the repairs of the
> Church would not be forthcoming.
>
> Frankly, I was flabbergasted and stunned with this horrendous justification
> given. Should a man of GOD be swayed by such considerations….? You decide!
>
>  Religious shrines are Institutions for the upliftment of the flock and
> certainly CANNOT be a den for political chicanery. Father Lawrence
> Fernandes has exceeded his brief by acting contrary to our cherished holy
> and democratic values. EVERY desiring candidate has a right to contest and
> EVERY voter has a sacred right to vote for a candidate of his or her
> choice. That is what Democracy is all about!
>
>  A Priest has an obligation to proclaim the Church’s teachings. It is up to
> each of us, examining our individual conscience, to discern which party and
> candidate affirms, believes and appreciates those teachings, and hence whom
> to vote.
>
>  Pope John Paul II asked in his 1993 address for Priests to remember their
> roles and to follow Jesus’ example: "Like Jesus, a priest must renounce
> involvement in political activity, especially by not taking sides, which
> almost inevitably happens."
>
>  Dear Father Lawrence Fernandes, we will always remember your laudable
> service to the Ribandar Church. Sadly, however, we cannot forget that you
> high-handedly denied and punctured Vanita Fernandes’ aspiration to contest
> the CCP election and serve the community. Your defense as to why you had to
> do so defies all logic. The events have been very distasteful, but may God
> decide who was wrong.
>
>  Would we sell our faith for thirty pieces of silver? If this can be the
> precursor to the run up to the 2017 Assembly elections, God help Goa.
>
> But for now, having emptied my aching heart, I feel lighter. Despite what
> has happened, we will continue to love and respect you Rev Father Lawrence
> Fernandes, for “…. to err is human and to forgive is divine”
>
>  AMEN.
>
>
>
> Aires Rodrigues
>
> Advocate High Court
>
> C/G-2, Shopping Complex
>
> Ribandar Retreat,
>
> Ribandar – Goa – 403006
>
> Mobile No: 9822684372
>
> Office Tel  No: (0832) 2444012
>
> Email: airesrodrigu...@gmail.com
>
>  Or
>
>airesrodrig...@yahoo.com
>
> You can also reach me on
>
> Facebook.com/ AiresRodrigues
>
>

[Goanet] Mr Cypriano Lopes memorial Konkani award

2016-02-26 Thread Nelson Lopes 
MR CYPRIANO LOPES MEMORIAL AWARD

Friends and admirers have decided to institute a memorial award in KONKANI,
for the SSCE students of the schools of Chnchinim Village under People of
Chinchinim Trust

 Friends who are favourably inclined may contact  PEOPLE OF CHINCHINIM
TRUST,MobNo  9850926276 Donations are exempt U/S 80G

Late Cypriano is one of the founder Trustee,, Founded Konkani  award  under
Chinchinim Junior Jayces as its President .He was the Vice President of
Dalgado Konkani Academy and founder  member of Romi LipI ActionFront  The
press in tribute has   remembered him  as “Noted Konkani Activist”,
:Konkani mai loses a true patriot:  “Staunch  Supporter of Konkani
 language, As the Programme Executive  of Doordarshan  has contributed
passionately for the cause and upliftment of Konkani .Hence it is fitting
tribute to perpetuate his memory

Nelson Lopes

Chairman, P.C.Trust

Re: [Goanet] [GOABOOKCLUB] Bookworm Trust for Literacy Hero Award - Please vote

2016-02-26 Thread augusto pinto 
I did. So all the best to Bookworm.

When I looked at the modus operandi of this poll methought that it was a
bit dodgy. It all depends on how many people the candidate can get to cast
their votes online. So irrespective of the worth of the candidate all that
one needs is the skill to garner that many votes online. Those
organizations without any skills at canvassing votes are likely to lose out
no matter how meritorious they may happen to be.

Anyway may the best book-love spreader win!
Best
Augusto

On Fri, Feb 26, 2016 at 11:29 AM, Niju Mohan  wrote:

> Friends,
>
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> relatives, neighbours to vote for us.
>
>
> Thanks
> *Niju Mohan*
>
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[Goanet] Fwd: Song for the day....Diana Krall - Crazy

2016-02-26 Thread Gabe Menezes 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-PI_SverY0w=TLrz8DjDaQIlAyNjAyMjAxNg

G



-- 
DEV BOREM KORUM

Gabe Menezes.

[Goanet] Bookworm Trust for Literacy Hero Award - Please vote

2016-02-26 Thread Niju Mohan 
Friends,

Please vote for Bookworm Trust and help us win the Literacy Hero Award -
http://www.literacyheroawards.com/vote.php - Please ask your friends,
relatives, neighbours to vote for us.


Thanks
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[Goanet] 2017 POLLS WILL BE THE LAST HOPE TO SAVE GOA

2016-02-26 Thread Aires Rodrigues 
Vijai Sardesai, Naresh Sawal, Rohan Khaunte, Vishwajit Rane, Reginaldo
Lourenco, Subhash Phaldesai, Sudin Dhavlikar, Michael Lobo, Pandurang
Madkaikar, Ganesh Gaonkar, Chandrakant Kavlekar, Deepak Dhavlikar, Nilesh
Cabral as current beacons are a hope for Goa.


If at the 2017 Assembly elections the people of Goa err in selecting the
other 27 worthy MLAs, Goa's irreversible doom will be sealed. It will be
rest in peace, for our once Sobit Goa.



Aires Rodrigues

Advocate High Court

C/G-2, Shopping Complex

Ribandar Retreat,

Ribandar – Goa – 403006

Mobile No: 9822684372

Office Tel  No: (0832) 2444012

Email: airesrodrigu...@gmail.com

 Or

   airesrodrig...@yahoo.com

You can also reach me on

Facebook.com/ AiresRodrigues

Twitter@rodrigues_aires


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