[Goanet] Goa Diary, November 11, 2022: Soter, Bhates, & Prakash

[Rajan Parrikar]

Yesterday I went to Caritas in Panjim to see my old friend Soter D'Souza.
They don't make men like Soter anymore: scrupulous to a fault, gentle, and
with the constitution of a yogi. And very, very Goan.

If you seriously want to probe the roots of the current disaster that Goa
has become, then you need to have a sit-down with Soter. He has all the
goods. He knows where the bodies are buried, where the skeletons are
stashed away, who did what and when. More important, he calls it like it
is, sparing neither friend nor foe.

I can see why there are no puff pieces on Soter in the Goan media
(correction: there are no pieces on Soter, puff or otherwise). What he has
to say about the people at the helm of Goan politics and society - and he
doesn't shy away from naming names - is unpublishable. No writer would want
to stick his or her neck out and run afoul of Goa's power players. Far
easier to preen and offer anodyne. Those 'Likes' on Instagram and Facebook
are more precious.

We both had a chuckle of the revisionism we encounter these days. Expect
more of this in the future. Outsiders of no relevance will be elevated and
projected as Goa's saviours. Never mind that there's nothing left to "save."

After I bade Soter goodbye, I followed my typical locus, the short walk
around the Hotel Mandovi bend to Varsha Book Stall to pick up copies of the
Hindu calendars - the 'panchang' and Kalnirnaya. Pleasantries were
exchanged with the Bhate brothers, owners of this Panjim icon. The story of
Varsha Book Stall deserves a longer treatment.

Next stop was a few feet away - Café Prakash. Now, alas, a pale shadow of
its glory days when Goa's worthless 'patracars' (journalists) would gather
here and shoot the breeze over chao and bhaji. Metabolizing bhaji and
samosas was their true calling. Reporting on news and events an
afterthought.

I met Prakash-bab Sakhalkar, the owner, who turned emotional upon seeing
me. I could tell he feels weighed down by the change in tide. As the years
roll by, he is one of many I knew in Goa when they were in their prime, but
now depleted with age and in some instances, by an adverse turn of events.
To those of us closing in on 60, this decline of the body and spirit serves
as a preview to our own conclusion.


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[Goanet] Land scams ... in Goa circa 2022

[Frederick Noronha]

Land scams in Goa. How do they work, and what should you do to avoid them.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y-wZ-G07Hzs

This is how land rackets work in today's Goa
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aIe6-LqdiB4

Visiting Saloi (Salvador do Mundo) ... with Dinesh Dias
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZtjUPOGKZXo
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[Goanet] PANAJI TRAFFIC COPS A FIASCO

[Aires Rodrigues]

Panaji Traffic cops trying to take cover about the traffic chaos in the
city due to their mismanagement claiming that it has only 59 staff is
indefensible. Panaji is a very small city and can be well managed if the
cops dutifully perform their duty with honesty and commitment within a well
thought out traffic management system and with a zero tolerance to
corruption and traffic abuses.

In any task it is not just the number of staff but its proper deployment
that matters. Quality always prevails over Quantity. In Panaji, the major
traffic mayhem is on three of its main roads. Dayanand Bandodkar Marg, 18th
June Road and Atmaram Borkar Road. We all know that the traffic cops have
conveniently not been acting against all the Casino related vehicles which
are parked on the Dayanand Bandodkar Marg around the clock despite it being
a no stopping – no parking road.  Is corruption or external interference
holding the cops from cracking on these obvious traffic abuses on this very
busy road?

If the Panaji Traffic cops cannot manage to ensure free flow of traffic and
reduce the daily inconvenience to people, which they have now proved, heads
must roll to make room for new brooms to sweep clean and effectively.

We needed the Andhra Police to step into Goa and guide us crack the rampant
drug trade in our State. Would we need a team of traffic cops from there or
possibly even from neighboring Karnataka to cruise into Goa to fix the
traffic mess in our capital city?  It seems inconceivable that a capital
city striving to be a smart city does not have smart city traffic
management solutions to battle the traffic mayhem in our capital city!
Adv. Aires Rodrigues

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[Goanet] Land scams ... in Goa circa 2022

[Frederick Noronha]

Land scams in Goa. How do they work, and what should you do to avoid them.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y-wZ-G07Hzs

This is how land rackets work in today's Goa
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aIe6-LqdiB4

Visiting Saloi (Salvador do Mundo) ... with Dinesh Dias
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZtjUPOGKZXo
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[Goanet] Dr Freddie closes his last chapter

[Nelson Lopes]

Dr Freddie  ending his  last chapter

A curtain has come down on an illustrious career of the medical
practioner.He was a very popular medical officer at Govt Primary health
centre at Chinchinim.His mild and understanding nature won him patience and
friends.He was approachable to all alike ; no airs or pride and thus
remained a simple, humble person.
I often spend time at his clinic at Chinchinim He was not happy with the
environment  and its surrounding and could not secure  a better premises
.In a goodwill gesture, he met the local practioners and informed them
about his intending plans He was  most sought after for guidance and
treatment of diabetes..As he was not very happy about his practice he then
shifted to Varca, where he was quite content with his flourishing
practice.It was limited to morning session only.In the evenings he was
avaiable to his neighbours and close friends
I first met him in connection with concessions  for senior citizens with
Govt cards.His response was very encouraging.Once again we shared company
on the felicitation  of Sir Dcruz .His wife was an educator at GAHS
Curchorem where Sir Dcruz taught and joined enthusiastically  in
instituting an award in his honour IN the school  for Science at SSC of
GBSHSE
On several ocassions  I met  him at his Sirlim residence and exchanged
pleasantries.He seemed to be hale and hearty and not the one to complain
and seek attention
A warm and friendly person to be associated with.His patients speak highly
about his concerns for them
His actions and behaviour as a humane doctor will reverberate  for long.He
has earned a niche in the hearts and minds of his grateful patients.He
lived a purposeful life as a medical practtioner and as a social worker.His
practice after retirement  was service  not for financial gains as it is to
my knowledge that he waived off fees in many a deserving cases
Long live Dr FREDDIE  he will be truelly  missed
. MAY HIS SOUL REST IN PEACE

NELSON LOPES Chinchinim ,

[Goanet] Schedule for Friday 11th Nov 2022

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Schedule for Friday 11th Nov 2022

12:00 AM

Rosary - Sorrowful Mysteries


12:27 AM

Marienchem Jivit Appnnaum-ia- Talk by Fr Henry Falcao


12:56 AM

Bhurgeanlem Angonn - Bhag 10


1:00 AM

Mass in Konkani for Thursday


2:00 AM

Saibinnichi Ruzai - Dukhiche Mister


2:26 AM

Devachem Utor - 2 Itihas - Avesvor 20- Vachpi Orlando D'Souza


2:38 AM

Ximpientlim Motiam - Bhag 79 - Avoy - Fr Pratap Naik sj


2:50 AM

Khursachi Vatt - Br Caron Cardozo


3:14 AM

Hymn - Mary Immaculate Girl's H.S. Panjim


3:17 AM

What's Cooking? Season 2 Episode 9 - Moulded Filled Prapines


3:47 AM

Poem - Love of Christ by Sandhya Fernandes


3:52 AM

Goal Post - Vinoshka Fernandes, Gracy D'Costa amd Ansu Rodrigues


4:20 AM

Prayer of Grandparents - English


4:22 AM

Talk - Standing up for the Truth - Alfwold SIlveira


4:49 AM

Hymn -Sakramentant Ravlolea - Fr Seville Antao OFM(Cap)


4:51 AM

Bhagevont Zuze Vazachem Novena Magnnem


4:53 AM

Song - Corona Duvens - Brijesh Vaz


4:59 AM

Beatitudes 1 and 2 - Maria Ana da Costa


5:37 AM

Song - Dubhav - Jerson Fernandes


5:42 AM

Boreponn Devachem Monxak Sukh Sasnnachem - Orlando D'Souza


6:11 AM

Our Father - Khasi


6:15 AM

Facc of an Angel... Suffering - Talk by Savio Mascarenhas


6:50 AM

Hymn - Lourdes Convent H.S. Navelim


6:55 AM

Sokalchem Magnnem - Friday Wk 2 & 4


7:00 AM

Praise & Worship - Magno Menezes - SJVSRC Old Goa


7:16 AM

Morning Prayer - Friday Wk 2 & 4


7:19 AM

Devachem Utor - 2 Itihas - Avesvor 21- Vachpi Orlando D'Souza


7:26 AM

Bhavarth talk by Fr Henry Falcao


7:56 AM

Song - Corona Duvens - Brijesh Vaz


8:00 AM

Advertisements


8:05 AM

Do not worry - Talk by Glenn Nunes


8:43 AM

Hymn - Saibinichi Bhett Tujea Ghorant - Fr Ronaldo Fernandes


8:53 AM

Hanv povitr dekhum tumi i povitr zaiat - Gaurish Naik


9:21 AM

Bhajans 4


9:44 AM

Talk on 2 Itihas 7: 14 by Fr Eusico Pereira


10:13 AM

Sukh ani Dukh - Talk by Orlando D'Souza


10:39 AM

Bhokti Lharam- Bhag 6


10:46 AM

Our Father - Hallowed be thy Name - Fr Ronnie D'Souza sj


11:13 AM

53rd Mando Festival - Merxechim Nokhetram, Merces - Children


11:26 AM

Aimorechen Magnnem


11:30 AM

Pilar Novena Mass Day 2 in Konkani followed by Jivitacho Procas


12:30 PM

Gonvllik Chitt - Misanv Somudai - Fr Jorge Fernandes


12:41 PM

A happy famiy makes a happy home - Savio Mascarenhas


1:07 PM

Talk on Envy - Dr Silvia Noronha


1:24 PM

Santam-Bhoktanchim Ladainh


1:33 PM

Testimony - Frenzie Gonsalves


1:51 PM

Ximpientlim Motiam -Bhag 219 - Richard Gere - Fr Pratap Naik sj


2:03 PM

The Sick Need Jesus - Fr Denis D'Souza


2:25 PM

Jezu Mozo Sodvonnar


2:30 PM Life is Worth Living - Talk by Sr Sirisha Kota


2:40 PM

Hymn - Namo - Fr Glen D'Silva sfx


2:56 PM

Stations of the Cross - Chorao Youth


3:30 PM

Divine Mercy Chaplet


3:40 PM

Holiness in the Pauline Family - Ven Andrew Borello - Talk by Sr Flora
Fernandes


3:55 PM

Poem - A Heart Like no other - Larissa Rodrigues


4:00 PM

Rosary - Sorrowful Mysteries


4:28 PM

Prayer to the Holy Trinity - Prof. Nicholas D'Souza


4:30 PM

Senior Citizens Exercises - COOJ


4:56 PM

Special Prayer over the Sick - Joseph Vaz


5:00 PM

Career Guidance - Veterinary Science


5:29 PM

Health Matters - Burns Care - Dr Yuri Dias Amborcar


6:00 PM

Song - Corona Duvens - Brijesh Vaz


6:04 PM

Intercessions - English


6:11 PM

Angelus - English


6:15 PM

Pilar novena Mass Day 2 in English followed by Daily Flash


7:15 PM

Music - Roy and Tammy


7:30 PM

Saibinnichi Ruzai - Dukhiche Mister


7:56 PM

Prayer to the Holy Trinity - Prof. Nicholas D'Souza


8:00 PM

Temptation - Talk by Fr Socorro Mendes


8:43 PM

Grab the Opportunity - Talk by Sr Saral


8:54 PM

Devachem Utor - 2 Itihas - Avesvor 22- Vachpi Orlando D'Souza


9:00 PM Advertisements


9:05 PM

Adoration - Shiroda Church


9:35 PM

Ratchem Magnem


9:52 PM

CCR TV Concert - Highlights 2 - Magician


10:27 PM

Prayer for Healing from Cancer


10:32 PM

Literally Goa - Pantaleo Fernandes interviewed by Frederick Noronha


11:06 PM

Amchi Bhas Amche Borovpi - Br Malvino Alfonso OCD interviewed by Daniel F.
de Souza


11:34 PM

What's Cooking - Episode 14 - Hosted by Meena Goes


11:57 PM

Pope's Intention in Konkani


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[Goanet] Ideas @ Goa Heritage Festival, Campal (Nov 15-19)

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*FREE & OPEN TO ALL*

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*15th November, Tuesday*



10am:  Festival Inaugural with Damodar Mauzo + Launch: *Parmal: Aicat Mozo
Tavo*

11:   Gabriella D’Cruz: Edible Estuary

11:45   Maria de Lourdes Bravo da Costa Rodrigues: Falsehoods about Goa

12:15   Surbhi Agarwal: Art and Indian Nationalism



3pm:Book Launch: *Cozinha de Goa: A Glossary *Fatima Silva Gracias with
Vikram Doctor

4pm:Suitable Conversations: Laila Tyabji *My Life in Sarees*

5pm:Book Launch: *Stories from Goan Houses* Heta Pandit with Shaila
Mauzo and Shrinivas Dempo



*16th November, Wednesday*



10am:  Film Screening *O Clube* with Nalini Elvino Souza

11.30:  Book Launch: *Romalina*: *Goodbye Africa, Adeus Portugal, Namaste *
*Goa* Clarice Vaz with Glenis *Mendonça and Ryan Lobo*

12.30: Book Launch: *A Beautiful Decay* Karan Madhok with Pragya Bhagat



3pm:Asad Laljee: Lessons from the Royal Opera House

4pm:Suitable Conversations: Anuradha Roy with Vivek Menezes

5pm:Book Launch: *Mumbai: A City Through Objects –101 Stories from the
Dr Bhau Daji Lad Museum* Tasneem Zakaria Mehta with MoCA’s Heta Pandit and
Natasha Fernandes



*17th November, Thursday*


10am:  Book Launch: *Tejo Tunghabhadra* Vasudhendra with Damodar Mauzo

11:   Treasures from the Moda Goa Museum with Jerome Marrel and Shreedevi
Deshpande Puri

12:   Book Launch: *Enter Stage Right-The Alkazi/Padamsee Family Memoir
*Feisal Alkazi with Vivek Menezes


3pm:Suitable Conversations: Fiona Fernandez

4pm:Suitable Conversations: Kartik Shanker

5pm:Book Launch: *Masala Memsahib* Karen Anand with Maria Goretti



*18th November, Friday*



10am:  The Paperclip: Heritage on Social Media

11:   Vikas Dilawari: Conservation Conversations

12:   Book Event *Armenians of Calcutta* Alakananda Nag with Lina
Vincent



3pm:Book Launch: *River of Stories* Orijit Sen with Vidyun Sabhaney and
Rakesh Khanna

4pm:Suitable Conversations: Pablo Bartholomew *Indian Émigrés from San
Francisco to Lisbon*

5pm:Book Launches: *Stage Lights* and *Time to Act* by the Mustard Seed
Art Company

5.15:The Mustard Seed Art Company: *It’s a Bebinca, Stupid *



*19th November, Saturday*



10am:  Festival Roundtable: Laila Tyabji, Anuradha Roy + Karen Anand with
Pritha Sardessai

11:   Siddhesh Gautam: My Awakening

12:   Surbhi Agarwal: Lessons from the Mussoorie Heritage Society



3pm:Book Launch: *Swimming in Our Oceans* Pragya Bhagat with Hune
Margulies

4pm:Book Launch: *Starfish Pickle* Bina Nayak with Frederick Noronha
and Pamela D’Mello
5pm:Book Launch: Nature Conservation Foundation *At the Feet of Living
Things: Twenty-Five Years of Wildlife Research and Conservation in India*
Aparajita Datta, Sartaj Ghuman and Elrika D’Souza with Nirmal Kulkarni