[Goanet] A RIDICULOUS COMPARISON

[Aires Rodrigues]

It is absolutely foolish and irrational for the Government to have had the
nerve to compare Taj Mahal with our Goa’s Kala Academy (KA). Nothing could
be more outrageous, laughable or further from the Truth!

The whole world knows that the former was built during a monarchy. The King
who called himself "Ruler of the World" - "Shah Jahan”, built a memorial
and burial place doubtlessly, a beautiful masterpiece for his beloved wife.
But no thought was given to the deceased kin of lakhs of citizens who had
equally loved their departed.

KA is being repaired in a democracy. Not in memory of any Politician’s kin,
but for the people and with the taxpayers money. Propriety and more so the
Government Rules of business required, that as mandated, the job should
certainly have been allotted in a very clear & transparent manner by a fair
tendering process.

Under the BJP, the outlandish becomes routine overnight. Outlandish claims
and comparisons are designed to help them to deflect from the truth and
fool the gullible. The BJP has mastered the art of distorting facts and
even history. They have excelled in the business of spreading lies and
rumour mongering.

Instead of properly governing the country, the BJP has been wanting to
dictate and control as to what we should eat, drink, wear, read and speak.
Narendra Modi may have conveniently forgotten but we have not, that in 2014
he had publicly promised that all black money stacked overseas would be
brought back and Rs 15 lakhs would be deposited in everyone’s account.  For
the common man that promised ‘Acche din’ has been a dream shattered.

All these lies and deceit never happened when the Statesman figure that he
was Atal Bihari Vajpayee was at the helm.
Adv. Aires Rodrigues

C/G-2, Shopping Complex

Ribandar Retreat

Ribandar – Goa – 403006

Mobile No: 9822684372

Office Tel  No: (0832) 2444012

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[Goanet] Schedule for Tuesday 19th July 2022

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Schedule for Tuesday 19th July 2022

12:00 AM
Rosary - Sorrowful Mysteries

12:27 AM
Building faith on the rock of God's Word - Edmund Antao

12:56 AM
Hymn - Rochnar Otmea denvun ie - Fr Seville Antao OFM(Cap)

1:00 AM
Mass in Konkani for Monday

1:45 AM
Maria Mai - Talk by Mathew Fernandes

2:00 AM
Saibinnichi Ruzai - Dukhiche Mister

2:26 AM
Devachem Utor - 2 Samuel - Avesvor 6 - Vachpi Orlando D'Souza

2:34 AM
Health Matters - Dr Rufino Monteiro

3:04 AM
Song - Bangaracho Danth  - By Normansez

3:10 AM
Grace Transforms - A talk by Maria Ana Da Costa

3:31 AM
Song - Jezu - Cassino D'Costa

3:37 AM
The Power of the Holy Rosary - Dr Sarita Nazareth

4:12 AM
My Music Videos - Martyrinchi Rani - Ivor Dcunha

4:18 AM
Bhagiancher Niyall V - Br Malvino Alfonso  ocd

4:31 AM
Atmghat ghetoleank mornnachim misam kiteak bhettoita - Rev Kevin Fernandes

4:37 AM
The Power of the Holy Rosary - Dr Sarita Nazareth

5:14 AM
Psalms  143 - Read by Alfwold Silveira

5:21 AM
Tum Jezucho mog Kortai? - Talk by Fr Joseph da Silva

5:44 AM
Ximpientlim Motiam - Bhag 46 - Mon Zati Mogi - Fr. Pratap Naik sj

5:53 AM
Jezu - Bhakitant ani Itihasant - Talk by Adv. F.E. Noronha

6:20 AM
Choir - Our Lady of Succour Church, Socorro

6:30 AM
Talk on Envy  - Dr Silvia Noronha

6:47 AM
Tell Me a Story  - Eps 72 - Samson reveals the Answer to the Riddle

6:55 AM
Sokalchem Magnnem  -  Munglar Wk 2 & 4

7:00 AM
Praise & Worship - Magno Menezes - SJVSRC Old Goa

7:14 AM
Morning Prayer  - Tuesday Wk 2 & 4

7:17 AM
Devachem Utor - 2 Samuel - Avesvor 6 - Vachpi Orlando D'Souza

7:25 AM
Bhajans 2

7:59 AM
Praying in Tongues - Talk by Colin Calmiano

8:54 AM
Poem - Bhavartacho Divo - Sant Juse Vaz - Sandhya Fernandes

9:00 AM
Repentance - Talk by Jorim Mendonca

9:52 AM
Song - Bangaracho Danth  - By Normansez

10:00 AM
Mary, Our Mother for all intercessors - Ivy Ferrao

10:36 AM
DRAG - Avelino De Sa

10:46 AM
Ximpientlim Motiam - Bhag 202 -  Kodel - Fr Pratap Naik sj

11:00 AM
St Joseph - Bhag 1 - Br Malvino Alfonso OCD

11:15 AM
Our Father - Kannada

11:20 AM
Intercessions in English

11:27 AM
Angelus - English

11:30 AM
Mass in English followed by Daily Flash

12:15 PM
Mando - Traditional - Sant Matevachim Noketram, Azossim

12:25 PM
Health Matters - Cancer - Facts and Fiction - Dr Eugene Rent

12:59 PM
Song - Jezu Tujem Nanv - Ivor D'Cunha

1:05 PM
Kuznantlim Zogddim Eps 11 - Kodi (Curry)  - Meena Goes and Julius Mesquita

1:27 PM
What is Purgatory ? - Rev Alvison Fernandes

1:32 PM
The Golden Brigade - Caitano and Gracy D'Souza

2:01 PM
Jezu Sonvsaracho Uzvadd - Talk by Orlando D'Souza

2:35 PM
The Silent Killer - Episode 6 DYC

2:50 PM
Hanv povitr dekhum tumi i povitr zaiat - Gaurish Naik

3:18 PM
The Examen - Talk by Syona Fernandes

3:30 PM
Divine Mercy - English 4

3:49 PM
Vocation Commission for Diocesan Clergy - Vocation Promotion

4:00 PM
Rosary - Sorrowful Mysteries

4:27 PM
Couples Prayer - English

4:30 PM
Senior Citizens Exercises - 11

5:00 PM
Career Guidance  - CIBA

5:36 PM
Wisdom Reflections -2 - Rachol Professors

5:56 PM
Aimorechen Magnnem

6:00 PM
Mass in Konkani followed by Jivitacho Prokas

6:45 PM
Choir - Our Lady of Succour Church, Socorro

6:55 PM
Pope's intentions English

7:00 PM
Pastoral Letter  Mr. Celso Fernandes E

7:08 PM
Vakhanni - Ines Demello

7:30 PM
Saibinnichi Ruzai - Dukhiche Mister

7:56 PM
Hymn - Mhojea nanvan ekthaim zalleam- Fr Seville Antao OFM(Cap)

8:00 PM
Music Uncovered : Anslem John Viegas talks to Alfwold Silveira

8:30 PM
Pastoral Letter  Mr. Celso Fernandes K

8:41 PM
Tell Me a Story  - Eps 72 - Samson reveals the Answer to the Riddle

8:49 PM
Devachem Utor - 2 Samuel - Avesvor 7 - Vachpi Orlando D'Souza

9:00 PM
Adoration - Temperance - Fr Saturnino Colaco

9:30 PM
Ratchem Magnem

9:46 PM
Literally Goa  - Angela Barreto Xavier interviewed by Frederick Noronha

10:21 PM
Documentary on Goa Police - DCLA

10:36 PM
Concert - Vem Cantar 12 to 15 yrs

11:24 PM
Music - Bavarth - Fr Eusico Pereira

11:28 PM
Goychea Futtbolachea Vostad - Socrates  Carvalho interviewed by Daniel de
Souza

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Re: [Goanet] [GOABOOKCLUB] Re: Review of Dr. Leo De Souza's Book -No Place for Me

[Sandra Lobo]

Seems a rather eurocentric review, proBritish, proColonial review. Perhaps
we should have an Indian/Goan or East African review it.
"A policy by the British or any country that has invaded another country,
giving them the right to enslave and exploit people through military,
political and economic coercion.” The fact that it is given as a statement
of fact is a little disconcerting. "
Disconcerting but true!
Sandra Lobo (USA)

On Mon, Jul 18, 2022 at 2:03 PM Mervyn Maciel <
mervynels.watuwasha...@gmail.com> wrote:

> Some addressees have been having problems opening the link
> I sent earlier.  If you have had problems, please try the
> link below.
>
>
> Mervyn Maciel
>
>
> www.britishempire.co.uk/library/noplaceforme.htm
>
>
> On Mon, 18 Jul 2022 at 12:17, Mervyn Maciel <
> mervynels.watuwasha...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> My friend, Stephen Luscombe ,has just reviewed this book
>> which is now on the British Empire site - a link to which I
>> append below.
>>   I am most grateful to Stephen for producing this excellent review.
>>
>> Mervyn Maciel
>>
>>
>> https://www.britishempire.co.uk/library/noplaceforme.htm
>>
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Re: [Goanet] [namaskar-africana] Review of Dr. Leo De Souza's Book -No Place for Me

[RK Chauhan]

Hi Mervyn,

Can’t open the link.

RK

From: namaskar-afric...@googlegroups.com  
On Behalf Of Mervyn Maciel
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To: Goa Book Club ; Namaskar_Africana 
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Subject: [namaskar-africana] Review of Dr. Leo De Souza's Book -No Place for Me

My friend, Stephen Luscombe ,has just reviewed this book
which is now on the British Empire site - a link to which I
append below.
  I am most grateful to Stephen for producing this excellent review.

Mervyn Maciel


https://www.britishempire.co.uk/library/noplaceforme.htm


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Re: [Goanet] Review of Dr. Leo De Souza's Book -No Place for Me

[Mervyn Maciel]

Some addressees have been having problems opening the link
I sent earlier.  If you have had problems, please try the
link below.


Mervyn Maciel


www.britishempire.co.uk/library/noplaceforme.htm


On Mon, 18 Jul 2022 at 12:17, Mervyn Maciel <
mervynels.watuwasha...@gmail.com> wrote:

> My friend, Stephen Luscombe ,has just reviewed this book
> which is now on the British Empire site - a link to which I
> append below.
>   I am most grateful to Stephen for producing this excellent review.
>
> Mervyn Maciel
>
>
> https://www.britishempire.co.uk/library/noplaceforme.htm
>
>
>

[Goanet] No Place For Me: A Memoir of an Indian Doctor in East Africa by Leo J. De Souza (Reviewed by Stephen Luscombe)

[Goanet Reader]

No Place For Me: A Memoir of an Indian Doctor in East Africa by Leo J. De
Souza

Reviewed by Stephen Luscombe (British Empire site)

Leo's book charts the story of his own family spanning almost
the entire period of European colonisation through to the
euphoria of Independence and then into to the hangover of
post-independence realities.  It is very much a book that
spans a century of upheaval and challenges but seen primarily
through the prism of his own family's experiences.

Having said this, Leo does provide context for the period
before European colonisation took place where, through
creative writing, he tries to empathise with the plight of
African slaves brought from the interior to the coast by Arab
slave traders.

Of course, he is attempting to give voice to the voiceless
but sadly we can never know for sure the words and thoughts
of the victims and the perpetrators of these centuries old
practices. Leo tries his hardest to empathise and make a
best guess at what motivated the various actors or how they
would have responded to their situations.

He does take on multiple perspectives from the Arab Slaver to
the African Porter Head through to the slaves themselves.  It
is a compelling narrative that attempts to shed light the
duplicity, unscrupulousness and horror of the trade and yet
he also portrays how it was an accepted part of the culture
and economy of East Africa.

The second chapter takes on a similar 'factional' account of
the arrival of Europeans weaving fact with fiction and taking
on the stories of those introduced in the first chapter.

It is something of an irony that the Germans were able to
muscle in around this part of Africa partly with the promise
of stamping out the excesses of the Arab slave trade and yet
their earliest form of colonial government was barely better
than what it replaced.  And truth be told there was little
difference in the duplicity of Carl Peters [the German
colonial ruler, explorer, politician and author and a major
promoter of the establishment of the German colony of East
Africa] in gaining the signatures of African tribal leaders
to consent to their colonisation than the duplicity of the
Arab slave traders in entrapping their victims as they took
on the appearance of innocent traders.

The early years of German rule were indeed ruthless and
uncaring but it is telling that even the German government
was wary enough of public opinion to dismiss Peters when
accusations of their harshness were made public.

Berlin duly installed new rulers who realised that technology
transfers and infrastructure investment would allow the raw
materials of Tanganyika to serve the growing industrial
German economy far more profitably.  Trains, port facilities,
plantations, schools were constructed in a way that no local
leader could possibly have achieved.

  It is in this German period that the first De Souza
  appears in Colonial Africa.  The Goans had ancient
  connections to Africa via their Portuguese colonial
  experience of their own which had led many to
  working in Mozambique.

When other European nations arrived in East Africa they often
found Goans as knowledgable intermediaries who were familiar
with local customs and languages but also connected to the
older trading patterns across the Indian Ocean and up to the
Gulf region.

The author explains the mechanics of the German Empire
through the Usagara Company Limited importing German
industrial goods and exporting the products of Tanganyikan
plantations.

It also highlights the interactions of the three main racial
groups of Europeans, Indians (including Goans) and Africans
as they worked with one another but within their own specific
spheres of responsibility and their own communities. It was
a complex relationship that entrenched division from an early
stage but it was not entirely devoid of interaction and
learning from the cultures of the other groups did indeed
take place.

Africa, Europe and India all melded to a certain extent
however much each may have tried to insulate themselves from
the influences of the others.  Just the realities of
geography, economic opportunities and the power dynamics
forged these complex new relationships that would echo down
the subsequent decades of history.  Food and language were
perhaps the most obvious byproducts of this new cultural
creation occurring in East Africa, but by no means the only
merging of cultures.

  Of course the German influence was not to last long
  in East Africa due to the arrival of World War One.
  The author explains how the German Commander
  Lettow-Vorbeck was far more in tune with the
  demands of his soldiers than the British were with
  their Indian troops and was able to hold off a far
  larger British and Indian force for the entire
  period of the war.

I have to say that Lettow-Vorbeck may well have been
unusually liberal for a German in th

[Goanet] 2000mm rain.

[Gabe Menezes]

https://m.timesofindia.com/city/goa/six-rain-gauge-stations-cross-2000mm-mark/articleshow/92941713.cms

Re: [Goanet] Review Of Dr. Leo D’Souza’s Book - Stephen Luscombe

[Roland Francis]

Thank you Mervyn for the link to the review. Always glad to see you post.

The reviewer is knowledgeable, perceptive and is acutely aware of what he 
writes. He is also an excellent wordsmith.

I thoroughly enjoyed his review including the parts where he would not hesitate 
to roast the author Leo D’Souza where it was well deserved.

Warm regards to you Mervyn.

Roland.
Toronto.

[Goanet] God Is Nature And Nature Is God!

[Joao Barros-Pereira]

No one is as irreligious as a politician; don’t be fooled by claims of
belief in God or visits to churches, temples and mosques. It is all tiatr.

Politicians in our unique Goa are buyable commodities, and we live in a
Buyocracy. The difference is the price tag.

When anyone goes against nature they are going against God; forget what all
the holy books and story books have to say - they are full of holes and
collapse on close scrutiny.

Without nature we will soon be dead, not without belief systems. We can
live without a belief system and nothing will happen to us; we will not
suffer from hallucinations, and in fact be more healthy than believers.

But without nature we will be dead. When we cannot breathe freely see what
happens; after a few minutes life becomes hell and soon we are on our way
out!

Our irreligious politicians in Goa want to transform this tourist paradise
into a coal hub. They want to destroy nature and destroy God.

The good people of Goa must stand against this great evil who cares for
money only and nothing else.

People can breathe in coal dust and die, do they care? Zilch!

We must destroy the wicked and evil politicians before they destroy nature
and God and make it impossible for people to be alive.

They must go! Good people need to take over and usher in a new day.

[Goanet] A monsoon ride through lesser-known Goa on an e-bike | Condé Nast Traveller India

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https://www.cntraveller.in/story/a-monsoon-ride-through-lesser-known-goa-on-an-e-bike/


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[Goanet] Review of Dr. Leo De Souza's Book -No Place for Me

[Mervyn Maciel]

My friend, Stephen Luscombe ,has just reviewed this book
which is now on the British Empire site - a link to which I
append below.
  I am most grateful to Stephen for producing this excellent review.

Mervyn Maciel


https://www.britishempire.co.uk/library/noplaceforme.htm

Re: [Goanet] BJP's obsession with Congress Mukt Bharat and Goa

[Anish Esteves]

https://www.google.com/amp/s/wap.business-standard.com/article-amp/politics/bjp-s-obsession-with-a-congress-mukt-bharat-hits-a-new-low-in-goa-122071701056_1.html

Anish Esteves

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www.anishesteves.home.blog
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[Goanet] Roman vs Anglo governance (Goanet)

[patrice]

 BonDi, 


 "In the Roman concept of Jurisprudence, the people 
   have a say in the governance and laws, while in the 
   British concept of Jurisprudence which was followed 
   in India during British domination, people have no 
   say because the Queen/State is supreme." 


 So true! 


 I experience this difference 'everyday' since I moved  to Italy. 


 Small caveat on what you write: in the British concept of governance, the 
supreme imposing power is not Queen/State but Parliament - which gives to whole 
oppressive set-up a veneer of democracy, just as in India. 


 Cheers to all, p+7D!