[Goanet] The Portuguese Presence in Goa.
John Menezes of Ucassaim, Bardez and Colaba, Bombay has written his first book titled “The Portuguese Presence In India - Latter Day Thorns Amidst The Tranquilities”. This is living history unlike material left to us by departed historians who cannot be questioned or challenged. John has a brilliant mind and a long memory (All these Menezes!) and some of his Goanet postings of a decade ago gives one an idea of this. In a recent email he writes to me thus: “I am an engineer by profession, now 87 years of age, a staunch lover of Goa and I was an activist for the Portuguese Flag in Bombay during the period 1957-1961. I have made an attempt in putting down my memoirs along with historical jottings in a book:"The Portuguese Presence in India; Latter Day Thorns amidst Tranquilities" and the book is now sold worldwide by Amazon. The purpose of the book was to leave behind in memory lane the truth as I and all of us Goans had known it”. The book is available on Amazon.in for R 1,610 in hardcover, shipping free and it has 400+ pages. If ordered from outside India, it costs more than three times that price and that too in softcover, fees and shipping extra. Here is the Amazon introduction: “The author of this book hails from a Goan emigrant family and was born in British India and has had a rare exposure to British rule in India, to the Portuguese presence in Goa and to independent India, besides having lived in the United States for three years for post-graduate studies in engineering. After Independence, India raised objections to two forms of the Portuguese presence: (1) Portuguese government’s patronage over certain Catholic dioceses which had been evangelized by the Portuguese in the sixteenth century, a dispute which was quickly resolved by July 18, 1969 and (2) the Portuguese political presence in Goa, Daman, Diu, Dadra and Nagar Haveli, which India claimed on grounds of geography and Portugal claimed on grounds of history and juridical superiority,the absence of any significant desire of the people to merge with India. The author has been privy to a full set of diplomatic exchanges with India, a few other countries and within the Portuguese Government, in four volumes published by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Lisbon, an official de-classification, on Goa and its dependencies, 1947 to 1967, some of which have been extensively used in their complete text for better understanding in the book.” As John has mentioned, he was the ‘Portuguese flag bearer’ in Bombay, thus belonging to a small group who held views contrary to most Goans in the city at that time who were looking forward to the Indian take over. That itself should give the book significance. Reading about the Church’s role in Goa’s Portuguese governance adds another interesting dimension to it, of which not much was generally known. Despite the steep price for foreign buyers and all, every penny invested in the book, will I am sure provide me with good value. Roland. Toronto.
[Goanet] [socialissuescalendar] 30th July is World Day Against Trafficking in Persons
--- Do GOACAN a favour, circulate this email to your family members, relatives, neighbors and friends. Help CITIZENS to be better informed about the impact of SOCIAL ISSUES on their lives. -- --- 30th July is World Day Against Trafficking in Persons 2020 THEME: Working on the front lines to end human trafficking --- https://www.un.org/en/observances/end-human-trafficking-day https://www.un.org/en/observances/end-human-trafficking-day/background https://www.un.org/en/observances/end-human-trafficking-day/messages https://www.unodc.org/blueheart/index.html https://www.unodc.org/endht/en/virtual-fundraising-concert.html http://www.arzindia.org/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ioh2EjNfKys&feature=emb_logo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VK8hsvxfdV0&list=PL-DIb5QcXf-2_Zl-sN3j7-Rop1uT8td8q&index=2&t=0s Source: GOACAN Social Issues Calendar 2020 --- GOACAN RESOURCE CENTRE Post Box 187 Margao Goa 403601 Email: goacanresourcecen...@gmail.com --- Working for Citizens empowerment and Consumer literacy
[Goanet] PANAJI IS IN THE DUMPS
It is very appalling that the Corporation of City of Panaji (CCP) has miserably failed to tackle the growing menace of stray cattle moving around all over the City. The situation is no better at Ribandar which is part of the CCP. The law does not permit cowsheds within city limits but this is not being complied with. Being the capital city, it should have been the endeavor of the CCP to ensure utmost cleanliness and hygiene all over. But with the stray cattle merrily moving all around and messing up even the footpaths it is a matter of health concern for the citizens. The Panaji Market and the Bus stand lie in a despicable state. Even some of the city’s recently renovated gardens and parks are in a pathetic condition. The St Inez and Rua de Ourem creeks continue to be a horrible eyesore with our nostrils bearing the brunt of that unbearable stench. The stagnation and neglect of vital infrastructure, the environment and sustainable development is all too evident. Unless there is transparency and accountability in the working of the CCP with Zero Tolerance to any scams, Goa’s capital city will languish as it is. With the CCP elections scheduled for March next year let us hope the citizens elect young and bright Corporators who are knowledgeable persons with integrity and a vision to uplift the city. Does the Panaji MLA Atanasio Monseratte have to be reminded of his glossy 22 page Panaji Vision Document that he had released in the run to the 19th May Panaji by-election last year? Not an iota of that mountain of promises has been fulfilled. All that has happened is that he betrayed his voters and joined the BJP for his own vested interests. 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 www.airesrodrigues.com
[Goanet] Bible verse for the Day
B.I.B.L.E.- Basic Instructions Before Leaving Earth --- Luke 6:43 & 45 == 43 “A good tree does not bear rotten fruit, nor does a rotten tree bear good fruit. 45 A good person out of the store of goodness in his heart produces good, but an evil person out of a store of evil produces evil; for from the fullness of the heart the mouth speaks.
[Goanet] The Portuguese Presence In Goa - Correction
With regard to my previous post, here is an important correction: Out of 80,000 to 100,000 Goans in Bombay at that time, only around 5,000 Goans wanted Goa to join India. This is contained in the report of the First Secretary of the Brazilian Embassy, Dr. Jorge de Oliveira Maia, when he visited Bombay in February, 1956. Furthermore, he has also stated that in his interviews of the Goans, if it came to the push, the majority were prepared to return to Goa than abandon Portuguese citizenship. This report puts India in such bad light that even 66 years later it has prudently not been included in his book. The Indian Army entered Goa precisely because Nehru's two satyagrahas in 1954 and 1955 and all other pressures had failed to get the Goans to revolt against Portugal. Roland. Toronto.
Re: [Goanet] India Vaccine Ready by Jan '21? (Anish Esteves)
India Vaccine ready by Jan '21? (Anish Esteves) On July 27, the world’s biggest COVID-19 vaccine study by the US government got afoot with the first of 30,000 planned volunteers ready to receive shots. Across the pond, the Oxford Uni and AstraZeneca COVID-19 trials are underway, in the race for a solution. Renu Swarup, Secretary of Department of Biotechnology (DBT) confirmed that 5 sites across the country are ready for the Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine phase 3 human trials. The Pune-based Serum Institute Of India (SII), the largest vaccine manufacturer in the world, has been chosen by Oxford -AstraZeneca to manufacture the vaccine once it is ready. Adar Poonawalla, CEO of SII, said, “It is too early to comment on the vaccine’s price. However, we will keep it under 1,000 per dose.” Furthermore he suggested that it is extremely likely that the COVID-19 vaccine would require two or more doses, like in the case of antidotes for measles and other diseases. The vaccine could be available en masse, first quarter 2021, if everything goes smoothly with a breakthrough.
[Goanet] Schedule for Thursday 30th July 2020
CCR TV GOA Channel of God's love✝ You can also watch CCR TV live on your smart phone via the CCR TV App Available on Google PlayStore for Android Platform. Click the link below. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ccr.tv4 Email ID: ccrgoame...@gmail.com Schedule for Thursday 30th July 2020 12:00 AM Rosary - Luminous Mysteries 12:24 AM Bhokti Lharam - Bhag 15 12:32 AM Session 10 - Pastoral Letter 2020-21 - Fr Barry Cardozo 12:53 AM Our Father - Marathi 12:58 AM My Music Videos - Stay Strong - Rohit and Rohan Almeida 1:00 AM Mass in Konkani for Wednesday 1:40 AM Gonvllik Chitticher 2020-21 Boska 10 - Fr Barry Cardozo 2:00 AM Saibinnichi Ruzai - Uzvaddache Mister 2:25 AM Ximpientlim Motiam - Bhag 16 - Chit - Fr Pratap Naik sj 2:36 AM Fuddarache Dive - Ancy Gonsalves interviewed by Michael Gracias 3:07 AM Abundant Life - Depression - Causes - Prof Nicholas D'Souza 3:32 AM Hymn - Sonvsar sompo poriat - Fr Seville Antao OFM(Cap) 3:35 AM Konkani Bhas - Bhag 5 - Fr Pratap Naik sj 3:50 AM Art Exhibition - Vrinda's 7th Young Xpressions 4:40 AM The Word of God - Its fuller meaning - Dr Sarita Nazareth 5:03 AM Testimony - Rupa Colaco 5:48 AM Family - Talk by Orlando D'Souza 6:18 AM On the Third Day - Eps 2 - Growing vegetables in Pots, trays , tubs.. 6:48 AM Song - Thankful 6:52 AM Song - Laudato Si - Fr Ryan Alex 6:57 AM Sokalchem Magnnem 7:00 AM Mass in Konkani followed by Jivitacho Prokas 7:40 AM Hymn - Namo - Fr Glen D'Silva sfx 7:57 AM Morning Prayer - Thursday Wk 1 & 3 8:00 AM Our Father - Spanish 8:05 AM Morning Music - Hymns - Fr Seville 8:37 AM Talk on Ven. Fr. Agnel by Fr Hilario Fernandes, sfx 9:10 AM Magnnem - Talk by Orlando D'Souza 9:55 AM What is Spiritual Freshness? - Talk by Alfwold Silveira 10:23 AM Koxtta Vorvim Devach Hazeri Bhogop - Talk by Victor Mascarenhas 10:51 AM Tell me a story - Jonah followed by Keys & Strings Children's Hymns 11:19 AM Intercessions (English) 11:30 AM Novena Mass in English - St Ignatius Loyola followed by Daily Flash 12:10 PM Media Track - Episode 48 12:40 PM Bhurgeanlem Angonn - Bhag 7 12:43 PM Magnificat (Konkani) 12:45 PM Ximpientlim Motiam - Bhag 100 Ankddo - Fr Pratap Naik sj 12:55 PM Mass Media and Role of Education - Talk by Sr Saral 1:07 PM Catechism for Confirmation 1:30 PM The Law and You - Right to Information 1:56 PM Prayer - You are My Refuge Lord 2:00 PM On the Third Day - Cultivation of Cucumbers and Related Crops 2:25 PM Bhokti Lharam - Bhag 8 2:30 PM The Importance of Eucharistic Celebration - Talk by Luz Marie Engineer 2:55 PM Bible Project - Psalms 3:05 PM Song - Laudato Si - Fr Ryan Alex 3:10 PM Devik Kaklut - Poem by Sandhya Fernandes 3:14 PM Hymn - Sonvsarachi Ranni- Fr Seville Antao OFM(Cap) 3:19 PM Music - Immaculate Conceptio - Victor Da Costa 3:23 PM Hymn - Rochnar Otmea denvun ie - Fr Seville Antao OFM(Cap) 3:25 PM Prayer for Vocations 3:26 PM Tiatr Song - by Fr Eusico Pereira and Maria Lourdes Fernandes 3:29 PM Divine Mercy - English 3 3:49 PM Wealth out of Waste - Jewellery 4:00 PM Rosary - Luminous Mysteries 4:24 PM Reflection on the Gospel - Dominicans 4:30 PM Senior Citizens Exercises - 6 4:54 PM Ask Dr Sweezel - Preferable sitting position at desk jobs 5:00 PM Praise and Worship 5:27 PM Family - Talk by Godfrey Pereira 5:52 PM Nimanni Kavita 6:00 PM Angelus - English 6:02 PM Jesus the Good Shepherd as the gate - Talk by Sr Shilpa 6:18 PM Intercessions (Konkani) 6:30 PM Mass in Konkani followed by Jivitacho Prokas 7:10 PM Alcoholic Anonymous - What Causes Alcoholism? - Fr Clifford Castelino 7:30 PM Saibinnichi Ruzai - Uzvaddache Mister 7:55 PM Hymn - St Xavier's H.S. Moira 8:00 PM The Pandemic and the need for Repentance - Fr Henry Falcao 8:25 PM Hymn - I Believe 8:30 PM Protestant ani Katolik - Talk by Adv F.E. Noronha 9:00 PM Adoration 1 - St Anthony Church, Siolim 9:29 PM Ratchem Magnem 9:45 PM Career Options for 10th Std Students - Science - Basil D'Cunha 10:16 PM CCR TV Concert - Highlights 5 - Konkani Comedy Skits 10:34 PM In Conversation with: Mary Healy interviewed by Cyril John 11:22 PM Hymn - No man can live as an island - Fr Seville Antao OFM(Cap) 11:24 PM What's Cooking? Episode 4 11:49 PM Global Goan Virtual Choir Donations may be made to: Beneficiary name : CCR GOA MEDIA. Name of Bank : ICICI Bank Branch Name: Candolim Branch RTGS/NEFT Code : ICIC0002624 Savings Bank Account No : 262401000183
[Goanet] THE NEW MPs PRIORITIES
MPS AND MTNL INTERNET SERVICES It is reported that Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd provides the official quota of internet services, whilst MPs are also allowed private operators services on their mobile phone! MTNL services being poor/ inefficient, a House Committee instead of correcting what is wrong in the State run enterprise in public interest, recommended switching to private internet providers and Speaker Om Birla approved it! It is shocking to me that a party so high on national security and nationalism, fails to do what is necessary in national interest to ensure private operators have competition and the importance of security in communication by government operated efficient services, which can be important also in keeping the prices down for the common man! In Goa we have BSNL which it appears, is on the way to privatization. If everything is to be privatized, what do we need so many MPs, MLAs and government servants draining our economy with pathetic services to the citizens?
[Goanet] What does Johnny have to say?
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