[Goanet] Any Goans in Holland
Hi, Please contact Marise d'Lima. Her daughter Danielle and son-in-law Nikhil live in Amsterdam. Her e-mail id is marise.dl...@gmail.com. Ana Maria de Souza-Goswami
[Goanet] Goan Restaurants in Bardez
In Panjim Viva Panjim Mum's Kitchen Anand Ashram Ritz Classic George Brittos - Baga Souza-Lobo - Calangute Stomach - Mapuca
[Goanet] Dhobitalao - Bombay India
No Eugene I did not write this piece. This was forwarded to me by a friend who is a writer. At the end of the article, it was written 'Author Unknown'. Ana Maria Message: 1 Date: Mon, 23 Sep 2013 18:01:33 +0400 From: Eugene Correia eugene.corr...@gmail.com To: goa...@goanet.org Subject: Re: [Goanet] Dhobitalao - Bombay India Message-ID: CAJhbo_7aQY-mSKyh5-vyDfywFWjmN0+dy+QHq_0AN2=cetx...@mail.gmail.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 Do you write this piece Ana? Eugene
[Goanet] Dhobitalao - Bombay India
flaky and light meat patties that melted on your tongue. The pani-kum chai was a great chaser to these snacks. A little beyond Bastanis was the standing place of the 'Dhobitalao Bandsters'. These were not band members but individual musicians who waited to be hired for any wedding or other occasion. They were not a cohesive unit and may never have played with the others, but once they were selected, without practice, they performed as if they were an accomplished orchestra. That is a great thing about Goans. They make awesome musicians. Partly in the genes and partly due to their village choir-master training, playing is across the spectrum. In all the great Bombay swing bands of the sixties and seventies, like Micky Correia, Johnny Baptist, Maurice Concessio, Goody Seervai, Nelly, Ken Mac and Hal Green, the majority of the musicians were Goans. Nowhere could this be seen better than in Dhobitalao. A walk down the street of any neighborhood, especially after sunset, would produce harmonious wafting sounds of lilting Portuguese marches and sambas, tangos, classical mandos, and even Louisana blues and Hollywood music scores. It was truly a music fest per gratis. At the heart of Dhobitalao was the Sonapur (or officially, Dolours) Church. Women with sleeveless dresses were sent away from the Communion railing without the host and the ones without veils or scarves on their heads were publicly berated. Khomeini must have learnt his state-craft from the Sonapur priests. But these same priests did not bother the men folk. These they considered to be without redemption. As soon as the priest stepped to the pulpit to start the preaching, the men made off to C. D'Souza's next door for coffee and cigarettes. What they didn't hear, they didn't care about. The vicar even attempted to put a loudspeaker inside C D'Souza's so as to disturb all conversation there during sermon time, but that only resulted in coffee-talk rising many decibels higher. Eventually their volumes outdid the loudspeaker, permeated the church and disturbed the semonizing priest himself. The vicar conceded defeat and removed the loudspeaker. Religious feast processions winding through the streets of Dhobitalao were very unruly. There would be a massive crowd of people setting out from the church but as each Aunty's speakeasy was passed along the way, the numbers of men would get less and less until at the door of the church on returning, the only males in the procession were either below fifteen or those banned from their favorite Aunty's bars due to non-payment or the very frail who wanted nothing but peace with their God whom they were due to meet soon. The boys and girls of Dhobitalao were indoctrinated in the value of education by their parents, whether they went to the nearby Jesuit school of St Xavier's or to Little Flower, St Sebastian, St Thresa's or Dolours. They might have had no place to study except under the dim lights of the passageways or during late nights with their parents' snores for company, but they learned their lessons well. Here in Toronto, there are many of those once-Dhobitalao-youngsters. They are 'solid buggers' now and their children go for the best higher education there is in Canada. When my children were young kids growing up in Canada, we told them to eat their vegetables and not leave them. My wife used to tell them, Think of the starving children in India and finish the dinner. And now they tell their children, Finish your homework. Think of the children in India who would make you starve if you don't! Author unknown Ana Maria de Souza-Goswami
[Goanet] Leonard's Interview in Navhind Times today
Dear All, It was an excellant interview by Frederick Noronha of Leonard Fernandes. Ana Maria de Souza-Goswami
[Goanet] What is Christanity
I agree with Ana Maria Fernandes about Christanity. Christinaity doesn't mean we have to go to church every Sunday. Christanity is how we behave with out fellow human beings, be good and kind to the less fortunate. Visit the sick and old. Once at a mass a priest mentioned Israel as a Catholic State. When I confronted him and said it was a 'Jewish State' he was upset with me. Another priest says 'don 't be like Hindus and follow a caste system'. Ana Maria de Souza-Goswami
[Goanet] Oh my God
I agree with everyone who has seen OMG Oh my God. It was an excellant film. By the way we went for the 5 .15 pm show at Inox and it wasn't full, half-full. Paid Rs. 180/- each. Hillarious film. Ana Maria de Souza-Goswami
[Goanet] Congratulations on 18th anniversary
My heartiest congratulations to Goanet on their 18th anniversary, especially all those who are working so hard, like Frederick, Bosco, etc. Ana Maria de Souza-Goswami
[Goanet] Shi
I agree fully with Ana Maria Fernandes about a retreat house estimated to cost 20 crores. It is sheer waste of money. In Betim we have a small chapel very close to our local post office. The chapel is never full. Suddenly certain local people decided to raise funds for a bigger chapel and they raised 14 lakhs. When I moved to Betim in June 1998, in front of my place was a dilapated cross. Went from pillar to post to get funds to restore it. Nobody came forward, till I joined The Goa Heritage Action Group and spear headed to raise funds. From Betim, besides my immediate neighbour and a couple of people, no one else gave a sou. This heritage cross was built in 1580 or thereabouts. Finally we raised funds and the cross was restored. No one will give funds for education of poor children, but will give funds to their local chapel/church, as they think they will definitely reach heaven. Ana Maria de Souza-Goswami
[Goanet] Anglo-Indian Sunday Lunch
To continue what Frederick posted about the above. I bought a Bengali recipe book somewhere in the early eighties called Bangla Rana - The Art of Bengali Cooking by Minakshie Dasgupta. There was a chapter on Anglo Indian Recipes. There were certain dishes introduced into the Bengali cusisine by the Anglo Indian community of Calcutta, eg. Hilsa Fish Fry, Fish Moulee, Mutton Cutlet Curry, Poached Egg in Tomato Curry. Ana Maria de souza-Goswami
[Goanet] Reservations of Seats in Buses
I agree with Nelson Lopes that conductors don't enforce the above. Many a time when I've used the bus, I demand that a man gets up from a seat 'Ladies Only', and they do. Once I took a bus from Mapusa to Moira. It was going to Aldona. Their were old ladies standing. I told a man to get up, one of them did, told the other also. He refused. The bus conductor said, in not so many words, you are paying a Rs. 10/- ticket, this lady will file a complaint and I'll have to pay Rs. 800/-. He got up. Gave the seats to those two old ladies. I told them you have a right, exercise it. Ana Maria de Souza-Goswami
[Goanet] Pasteis de Nata
I've had Pasteis de Nata in various places in Portugal and surprising when I was living many years ago in Brasil. In various cities in India, in restaurants, typical British cuisine is still served, eg. Shepperd's Pie, Caramel Custard, Roast Cicken with baked potatoes. We should not forget, that tourists who come to Goa want to flavour the Portuguese influence in Goa, rather than the Kadamba or Vijayanagar, etc. dynasties which ruled Goa.
[Goanet] Portuguese Citizenship
Just a correction I want to make. An Indian holding a foreign passport with an OCD card, he/she can get employment, start a business, but cannot stand for elections, or vote. Its correct he/she cannot buy agricultural land, but can buy a flat/house. Ana Maria de Souza-Goswami
[Goanet] Portuguese Citizenship
My apologies there was a typing error. Its OCI Card and not OCD. Sorry about that. Ana Maria de Souza-Goswami
[Goanet] Cabbie charges by meter
This is regarding cabbie charging exhorbitant rates for taxi fare. I beg to differ. I live in Betim on the river, very close to the ferry wharf. I don't possess a vehicle as I have never learnt to drive. I have an auto guy and a taxi guy on call who I have used for the last 11 years. My taxi guy is very honest. From the airport to my residence its rs. 600/-. From my res to anywhere in Dona Paula whether he waits for 1 hour or 4 hours he charges Rs. 500/-From my res. to aldona and back also Rs. 500/-. and so on. To Calangute and back its Rs. 400/-. My auto guy also is very very honest. Ana Maria de Souza-Goswami
[Goanet] Mum's Kitchen
Hi, This is regarding the post on Mum's Kitchen. I have been going there for years. Know Suzette and Ronnie Martins well. The food is excellant, high quality and within 20 minutes one is served. Yes, I agree the prices have gone up, so has the quality of service. Its always full. The last time I was there was 4 months ago with a British-Gujarati friend. We ordered two soft drinks and two main dishes. With the tip we paid Rs. 600/- each. We also got creme caramel as complimentary. The service was excellant. Ana Maria de Souza-Goswami --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
[Goanet] Goa Arts and Lit. fest
This is in response to Jason K. Fernandes article which came out in the Gomantak Times today and reproduced in the Goanet. If one is organising a festival of this nature, one plans it months in advance. One does not necessarily want to attend all the sessions. Besides there are constraints on the part of the audience where transport is concerned. I live in Betim. Have to cross the ferry. wait for a bus which will take me to Dona Paula. It also clashed with the seminar at the Goa University. I agree, some of the sessions were full of people, especially in Mandovi and Zuari Hall. Arjun, who is the Programme Coordinator was very sympathetic and so was Mr. Mirchandani. There are many events in Goa which start on time, there are others which don't, but that doesn't give the right of one of the organisers being rude. Ana Maria de souza-Goswami --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
[Goanet] SlowJoe and Ginger Accident Concert
ALLIANCE FRANCAISE , PANJIM is pleased to invite you to a LIVE CONCERT NOT TO BE MISSED by Slow Joe and the Ginger Accident Kala Academy Open Air, Friday December 16, 2011 at 6.30 p.m. Entry free on first come first served basis. Collect your passes at the gate. An encounter of an old street singer known by the Times of India as Cinderella Man and a soul-blues quartet of young French musicians. Joe ROCHA, 68, comes from the Island of Chorão in Goa, India. He lives and sleeps with the sun, taking life as it comes. People call him Slow Joe. Everyday, Slow Joe sings improvised or written songs of his own. In July 2007, fate allows him to cross paths with Cédric de la Chapelle, a young French musician. Cédric is instantly charmed by the genuine blues of Slow Joe’s voice and has him do some a cappella recordings. Back in France, he forms the soul-blues quartet The Ginger Accident with his friends, in order to write the music stemming from Slow Joe's voice. In 2009 Slow Joe the Ginger Accident meet appear live on stage, at the Transmusicales Festival in Rennes, where they are unanimously dubbed the revelation of the prized French festival by media like Le Monde, Times of India, Libération, ARTE, France 24,... Slow Joe, charmed his French audience in March 2010 during two sold-out gigs (Epicerie Moderne/Lyon and Café de la Danse/Paris). This was just the beginning for Slow Joe, Cinderella Man, and now promising young recording artist. The Return of Slow Joe with the Ginger Accident Our partners: Panjim - Inn Kala AcademyErnesto's SPONSORED BY: French Embassy in India INSTITUT FRANCAISbelieve digital caravelle For a preview Google Search : Slow Joe and the Ginger Accident Come with family and friends Ana Maria de Souza-Goswami --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
[Goanet] Micky Correia - RIP
My heartfelt condolences to Patricia and Caetano Felipe Colaco for the passing away of Patricia's father and Cateno Felipe's father-in-law. May His Soul Rest in Peace. Ana Maria de Souza-Goswami
[Goanet] Salman Khurshid's properties in Goa
Salman's wife Louise is a Mangalorean. Her father Praxy Fernandes was the first chief secretary of Goa after liberation. I met both Salman and Louise in New Delhi, when Nirmal (my late husband) and I were living there in the late eighties. Ana Maria de Souza-Goswami
[Goanet] Condolences on the death of Lea Vaz Rangel-Rebeiro
Dear Victor, My heartfelt condolences on the death of Lea. I am so so sorry to read about it in the Goanet. Its a pity when you come next to Goa, Lea won't be at your side. I am sure most of us will miss her grace and poise and her friendliness. May her sould rest in piece. Take care Victor Ana Maria de Souza-Goswami
[Goanet] Fundraiser Concert for Atmavishwas
A fundraiser Concert. has been organised on the 12th May at 7 pm at Kala Academy open air auditorium. The proceeds will go towards Atmavishwas, A Trust for the Mentally Challenged. Richard Abel an internationally known Canadian pianist will perform. He will be accompanied by Corneliu Montano (vocalist), Rhys Sebastian (saxophone), Shirish Malhotra (flute). Donation passes of Rs. 500/- and Rs. 100/- will be available at the venue on the day itself. Any further information please contact Liane da Gama, the lady who runs Atmavishwas. Her mobile no. is 9890078704. Atmavishwas – A Trust for the Mentally Challenged was created in the year 2000 in Mumbai. It is a registered Trust with the Charitable Commissioner of Mumbai and the Social Welfare Department, Goa. Atmavishwas, which means Self Confidence aims to inculcate this in every student that passes through its doors. Atmavishwas aims at providing Vocational Skill Training and Life Skills so as to make our young people with Intellectual Disabilities as independent as possible. Atmavishwas, The Vocational Center, Mumbai, teaches skills like Paper Work and Embroidery along with Functional Academics. Music plays a vital role in the daily functioning of this center. The center takes pride in its Percussion Band that has performed at many venues around the city. It has performed at the famed college festival, Malhar of St.Xaviers College, Mumbai, as well as the Celebrate Bandra Festival, where their performance was part of the closing ceremony. Through music, the trainees at this center show their ability and not their disability. Atmavishwas moved to Goa in the year 2005. It has been a slow growth, but a great need and potential is seen in Goa. The Goa center is looked after by Ms. Liane da Gama, a trained Special Educator, who has also studied in the US. There are 8 students who are beneficiaries of the various programs offered. The center at Verna, offers Training in different skill areas, like Jewellery making, Paper Works, Candle Making, Cooking, Baking and Gardening. Training in Activities of Daily Living and Functional Academics is provided as and when required. There is no fixed curriculum, but Individualized Education Programs are created based on the needs of the students. A wholesome education is provided, whereby the Body, Soul and Spirit of the child is nourished and nurtured. The ability rather than the disability is brought to the forefront. It is not a single sided approach. Often the body might be weak but the spirit strong, or the body strong and the spirit weak. We, at Atmavishwas, attempt to balance all these weaknesses or shortcomings by introducing rhythms and routines. The day starts with a prayer and a song. A time table is created for each quarter, thereby offering a dynamic routine. Music is incorporated into the schedule to the best of our ability. We try to make the place beautiful, and this contributes to a wholesome and peaceful education. Ana Maria de Souza-Goswami
[Goanet] O Maria
I could'nt agree more regarding O Maria. Its the best Konkani film I've seen. The other wonderful Konkani film was Lakshmikant S. film 'The Man on the other side of the bridge'. Hope I got the title correct. Whoever has not seen O Maria, please do, its a must see. Ana Maria de Souza-Goswami
[Goanet] F.N. Souza's house
Would be most grateful if anyone could give me details and location of F.N. Souza's house in Saligao. Whats happened to it and who has inherited this house. Many thanks. Ana Maria de Souza-Goswami _/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/ _/ _/ tambdimati: the Goa review is a community blog of original _/ art, writing, music, news and commentary from and about the _/ smallest state in the subcontinent. check out the newest _/ member of the Goanet family daily at _/ http://www.tambdimati.com. _/ _/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/
[Goanet] 10th Anniversary of Goa Heritage Action Group
Dear Friends, On the occasion of the 10th anniversary of Goa Heritage Action Group, we have organised the following programme on 2nd October, 2010: A) Konkani Poetry recital B)Tiatr/short skit C) Presentation on GHAG(what we have done and where we want to go). D) Panel Discussuin-Prajal Sadkhardande, Poonam Verma Mascarenhas,Rajendra Kerkar,Edgar Ribeiro. Jack Sukhijk. Rajeev D'silva (moderator). E) Heritage Quizz . Venue is Gallery Gitanjali from 5.30 pm onwards. On 3rd October a heritage walk starting from Casa de Moeda at 8 am will be held. Please do join us with your family and friends. Ana Maria de Souza-Goswami
[Goanet] Prajal Sakhardande
Prajal's phone numbers are: landline: 2461325 mobile: 09371249191. E-mail is heritagepra...@rediffmail.com. Ana Maria de Souza-Goswami
[Goanet] Banco Nacional Ultramarino
What is now State Bank of India, Main Branch opposite Hotel Mandovi used to be Banco Nacional Ultramarino. Ana Maria de Souza-Goswami
[Goanet] Classical Music Concert on September 6 at 7 pm
The Ton Trio Ensemble will give a concert at the Immaculate Conception Church, Panjim on September 6, 2010 at 7 pm. The Ton Trio was founded in 2006 in the Hochschule fuer Music in Karlsruhe, Germany, Julia Kraus on the piano. Karlotta Schmied on the violin and Daniel Haverkamp on the cello. They have acquired a vast repertoire which extends from the classic to the Modern. The young ensemble is supported by the Yehudi Menuhuin Foundation 'Live Music Now' an institution founded to make music accessible to those who are unable to attend concerts. They have performed in many places in Germany and now on their first tour to India. Donation Passes of Rs. 100/- are available with: Margarida Miranda: 2425023 Maria Fernanda Souza 9823480782 Ana Maria Goswami 2417847/9326126586 Ana Maria de Souza-Goswami * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Now available in Toronto, a few copies of *Into The Diaspora Wilderness* by Selma Carvalho. Contact Bosco D'Mello bo...@goanet.org (416) 803-7264 http://selmacarvalho.squarespace.com/
[Goanet] Identify the photographs
The House that one can see in the photograph is not of Dr. Jack Sequeira but of the late Dr. Joao Manuel de Figuereido, the first Goan Dean of Escola Medica, now known as Goa Medical College. Ana Maria de Souza-Goswami * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Goa-launch of the well-received *Into The Diaspora Wilderness* by Selma Carvalho on Aug 29, 2010 (Sunday) at 11 am at Ravindra Bhavan, Margao. Meet the author, buy a signed copy (only Rs 295 in Goa till stock lasts). http://selmacarvalho.squarespace.com/
[Goanet] Warm Congratulations
Heartiest congratulations on the 16th Anniversary of Goanet. Ana Maria de Souza-Goswami * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Goa-launch of the well-received *Into The Diaspora Wilderness* by Selma Carvalho on Aug 29, 2010 (Sunday) at 11 am at Ravindra Bhavan, Margao. Meet the author, buy a signed copy (only Rs 295 in Goa till stock lasts). http://selmacarvalho.squarespace.com/
[Goanet] Goa Today Publication
Goa Today was first published in August 1966. I have with me the 44th Anniversary Special, August 2010. Ana Maria de Souza-Goswami * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ISSUES BEING DEBATED: In East Africa, despite colonialism, the British afforded the Goan a sliver of a socio-political voice. Read *Into The Diaspora Wilderness* by Selma Carvalho. Soon to be available in Toronto. Pp 290. Via mail-order from goa1...@gmail.com http://selmacarvalho.squarespace.com/
[Goanet] Short Story Reading by Dan Driscoll at Kala Academy
--- Sign the Petition requesting The Honble Minister of State for Environment and Forests (I/C) to maintain the moratorium on issuing further environmental clearances for mining activities in Goa http://goanvoice.org.uk/miningpetition.php --- Short Story Reading @ Kala Academy Black Box: Dan Driscoll will do public reading of Roses With the Grass, a short story, with African Colonial theme, by Violet Dias Lannoy. Violet was of Goan family, but spent most of her professional life in Africa and Europe. She is now recognized as a 'major Asian Writer', appearing on acadamic reading lists in many Universities. Her novel Pears from the Willow Tree has an Indian setting, in the confused era following the Quit Indian Movement and Indian Independence. There will be a Press Briefing at Kala Academy 19th April at 11:00 A.M. at which a 20 picture slideshow will be presented. The Reading itself is scheduled for Black Box, April 23rd at 6:00 P.M. Ana Maria de Souza-Goswami -- next part -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.437 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/2815 - Release Date: 04/16/10 18:31:00
[Goanet] 545 Salon, Every Friday in Assagao
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[Goanet] Piano Recital by Marouan Benabdallah
Alliance Francaise, Panaji cordially invites you for a piano recital by world renowed pianist MAROUAN BENABDALLAH on Wednesday, March 24, at 6.30 pm at St. Michael's Church, Taleigao. Please come with family and friends. Ana Maria de Souza-Goswami -- next part -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.437 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/2762 - Release Date: 03/21/10 19:33:00
[Goanet] Mario and Paris Exhibition French Food Festival
--- *** Follow Goanet on Twitter *** http://twitter.com/goanet --- MARIO PARIS EXHIBITION FRENCH FOOD FESTIVAL AT O COQUEIRO A French food festival is being organized by Anil Counto Enterprises Alliance Francaise, Panjim at O Coqueiro, Alto Porvorim on 5th , 6th 7th March 2010 from 8pm onwards. The food festival is accompanied by music concerts with a French touch. The concert/dinners are priced at Rs. 350 per head. There will simultaneously be an exhibition cum sale of the book MARIO PARIS by Mario Miranda at O Coqueiro on the 6th 7th March from 11am to 6 p.m. This exhibition will be inaugurated on 5th March at 6.30 p.m. The inauguration will be followed by a concert/dinner by the French Group “Baptiste Daleman Anatole”. MARIO PARIS books will also be available for sale at the venue and later at Alliance Francaise, Panjim. Ana Maria de Souza-Goswami -- next part -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.435 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/2715 - Release Date: 02/28/10 19:34:00
[Goanet] Exhibition and French Food
--- *** Follow Goanet on Twitter *** http://twitter.com/goanet --- MARIO PARIS EXHIBITION FRENCH FOOD FESTIVAL AT O COQUEIRO A French food festival is being organized by Anil Counto Enterprises Alliance Francaise, Panjim at O Coqueiro, Alto Porvorim on 5th , 6th 7th March 2010 from 8pm onwards. The food festival is accompanied by music concerts with a French touch. The concert/dinners are priced at Rs. 350 per head. There will simultaneously be an exhibition cum sale of the book MARIO PARIS by Mario Miranda at O Coqueiro on the 6th 7th March from 11am to 6 p.m. This exhibition will be inaugurated on 5th March at 6.30 p.m. The inauguration will be followed by a concert/dinner by the French Group “Baptiste Daleman Anatole”. MARIO PARIS books will also be available for sale at the venue and later at Alliance Francaise, Panjim. -- next part -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.435 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/2715 - Release Date: 02/28/10 19:34:00
[Goanet] Alliance Francaise Opens Branch in Vasco
--- *** Follow Goanet on Twitter *** http://twitter.com/goanet --- ALLIANCE FRANCAISE OPENS BRANCH IN VASCO French classes are now on offer in Vasco. Alliance Francaise, Panjim announces opening of it’s branch in Vasco. Inauguration on 26th March at 6.30 pm at Hotel Manish, FL Gomes Road, Opp. Tilak Maidan, Vasco. Along with an exhibition of photographs on France “ Zoom on France” and a quiz on regions of France. All are cordially invited. For further details please call- 0832-2420049. Ana Maria de Souza-Goswami -- next part -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.435 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/2708 - Release Date: 02/24/10 19:34:00
[Goanet] Fires of Darkness - English Play
--- *** Follow Goanet on Twitter *** http://twitter.com/goanet --- Da Vinci Theatre Company in association with Kala Academy, Goa presents the World Premier of FIRES OF DARKNESS A Psychological Thriller (English) written and directed by the acclaimed theatre personality from Ireland, Dr. Savio Sequeira Date: 3rd and 4th March, 8 pm Dinanth Mangeshkar Kala Mandir, Panjim Tickets Rs. 100/- Available at Kala Academy,Panjim Broadway Book Centre, Panjim Champs Sports Shop, Panjim Ana Maria de Souza-Goswami -- next part -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.435 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/2702 - Release Date: 02/21/10 19:34:00
[Goanet] Urminda Mascarenhas e Lima Leitao expired
--- *** Follow Goanet on Twitter *** http://twitter.com/goanet --- VASCO LOOSES ITS FIRST MLA Urminda Mascarenhas e Lima Leitao passed away on 20/2/2010 at Vasco da Gama at Dr.Baban's Nursing Home. Urminda Mascarenhas e Lima Leitao, B.Sc, B.T (Bombay University), passed away on 20/2/2010 at Vasco da Gama at age 84 after a prolonged illness. 1.Principal of Almeida School , Ponda 1948-1952 2.She was a Founder Member of the United Goans Party along with her husband Marcelino Da Lima Leitao. 3.First and only woman MLA of Goa elected to the First Legislative Assembly of the Union Territory of Goa, Damao and Diu from Vasco Constituency .She was known for her no nonsense attitude and her firebrand speeches in the Legislative Assembly of Goa. 4. Urminda and her spouse Marcelino fought alongside other colleagues in the United Goans against the merger of Goa . Her efforts to inform and educate fellow goans as to their political rights and duties paid off and placed Goa on the political map of India .The Opinion Poll that was held on the 16 of January ,1965 ( incidentally her 39th birthday ) decided that Goa, Damao and Diu would continue as an Union Territory . 5. Urminda gave up active politics to join her beloved husband in business in 1968.Marcelino passed away suddenly in August of 1972. as did her son Noel at Calcutta last September( 2009 ) . She is survived by 5 children, 2 daughters-in-law and 10 grand-children. 6. Her mentors in politics were C.Rajagopalachari of Swatantra Party, Nijalingappa C.M of Karnataka and Rajmohan Gandhi to mention a few. Ana Maria de Souza-Goswami -- next part -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.435 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/2700 - Release Date: 02/20/10 19:34:00
[Goanet] Almanac de Parede
--- http://www.GOANET.org --- Happy New Year Twenty-Ten --- Hi All, I too have an 'Almanc de Parede' dated 1961 which I have framed and its in my study/guest room. Ana Maria de Souza-Goswami -- next part -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.431 / Virus Database: 270.14.128/2604 - Release Date: 01/06/10 19:35:00
[Goanet] Goanetters meet
Hi Rico, Its sad I'm going to miss the Goanetter meet. I'm travelling to Bhopal. I really looked forward to these meets. Cheers Ana Maria Goswami -- next part -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.426 / Virus Database: 270.14.98/2552 - Release Date: 12/08/09 07:34:00
[Goanet] Christian/Hindu names
What is all this controversy regarding Christian and Hindu names. If you refering Christian names to Saint names, I can understand, but then aren't we secular. My friend's daughter is married to a Polish Catholic. She has an Indian name 'Maya' her second name is the Polish version of Agnes and her Polish surname. In Goa it was a tradition to give names of the patron saint of your family. Today hardly anyone has these names, its either russian names, german names, etc. One name for a boy which is so common in India is Rahul, it has something to do with Lord Buddha who was Prince Sidharath. One has Catholic, Sikhs, Hindus, Jains, etc. with the name of Rahul. What about Indians copying the west where dress is concerned. The other day I went for a dinner 'do,' wearing an 'oriya' sari. Everyone else was in western attire. How many Goans wear a Sherwani or a Bangala, is it because they consider themselves Portuguese. Do the westerners copy our attire. Now, in Portugual, Hindi films is the 'done' thing. Please let us be secular, don't forget, Judaism, Christanity and Islam are all comparative religions. Ana Maria de Souza-Goswami -- next part -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.409 / Virus Database: 270.13.112/2389 - Release Date: 09/22/09 17:54:00
[Goanet] Funeral Announcement
Yes Alfredo, Noel is Urminda's son. He is the fourth child His eldest sister Marise d'Lima is a close friend. He died of a massive heart attack in Calcutta at the Hyatt Regency where he had gone to commentate a football match at the Salt Lake Stadium. He must have died late Saturday night, because his body was discovered Sunday afternoon. He was the anchor/moderator for Lambert's book launch and spoke very well. Ana Maria de Souza-Goswami -- next part -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.409 / Virus Database: 270.13.98/2371 - Release Date: 09/14/09 17:52:00
[Goanet] Funeral Announcement
There will be a Requeim Mass for the soul of NOEL DE LIMA LEITAO on Wednesday, 16th September, 2009 at 4.15 pm at St. Andrews Church, Vasco da Gama. Ana Maria de Souza-Goswami -- next part -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.409 / Virus Database: 270.13.95/2368 - Release Date: 09/13/09 17:50:00
[Goanet] Alex Rodrigues, Unique Painter
* G * O * A * N * E * T C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * Two new showrooms/office spaces, double height (135 sq m each with bath) for lease in upscale Campal/Miramar beach area, Panaji, Goa. Contact: goaengineer...@aol.com Alex Rodrigues Alex Rodrigues is a young self taught artist from india, who has a unique style of painting, he paints with his bare hands, he does not use a brush or any other painting tool, he achives with his hands wat many achieve with their brush, and one cannot tell the difference. he developed this technique on his own, thru trial and error, and mastered it in a few years, with a lot of practice. he also has another very unique and impressive talent, nail etching and embossing, which is mentioned about below.. Alex's works are of a wide variety when one goes thru them, a range of different styles, themes, n effects, his favourite being the christian themes from the bible, and his most favourite Jesus Christ.a not so common theme in india but in the west.. At the international exhibition in vienna Alex Rodrigues exhibited nine of his completely detailed finger painted works, He also introduced to the exhibition a very unique form of art, NAIL ART, Alex actually can etch or emboss, landscapes and almost anything on a piece of paper, just with his finger nails, a very unique talent not common to the western world, needless to say it was a hit.. he is still lookin to introduce it strongly into the western world.. to see Alexs works one can visit www.alex-rodrigues.com Mobile 9819574166, 9833871255 Alex will be in Goa from Saturday, 12th September for a week. Should anyone want to contact him, please do so at the numbers given. -- next part -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.409 / Virus Database: 270.13.88/2358 - Release Date: 09/09/09 21:36:00
[Goanet] Duet Concert on 8th September, 2009
August 25, 2009 - Goanet's 15th Anniversary Pro-Musica presents a concert on 8th September , 2009, 6.30 pm at the Black Box, Kala Academy, Panaji. Julie-Anne Derome, Violin Gabriel Prynn, Cello Julie-Ann Derome is from Montreal, Quebec studied with Christopher Rowland at the Royal Northern College of Music, UK (1991-1995) and with Mitchell Stern and members of the Emerson String Quartet in the USA (1995-96).She is the winner of the prestigious 2003 Virginia Parket Prize of the Canada Council for the Arts. Julie-Anne regularly premieres concertos by Canadian composers. In 2000 the Canada Council for the Arts awarded Julie-Anne Derome the loan of a 1902 Enrico Rocca violin and in 2003 an 1820 Johannes Franscicus Pressenda violin. Born in England in 1973 Gabriel Prynn studied at the Royal Northern College of Music (U.K.) with Clive Greensmith, Cellist of the Tokyo String Quartet and from 1995-1996 with David Finckel of the Emerson String Quartet in New York and Connecticut. Based in Berlin Mr. Prynn is devoted to the performance and interpretation of the music of our times and appears regularly as solosist and chamber musician in Canada and Europe. Tickets are priced at Rs. 100/- each and are available with: Margarida MirandaTel: 2425023 Maria Fernanda Souza Tel: 2224083 Eric Menezes Tel: 2220390/6452897 Ana MariaGoswami Tel: 2417847/9326126586 Please come with family and friends. Ana Maria de Souza-goswami -- next part -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.409 / Virus Database: 270.13.71/2334 - Release Date: 08/29/09 17:51:00
[Goanet] Invitation for World Goa Day
Dear friends, Our friend Rene Barreto in London has been loyally urging Goans all over the world to celebrate their Goan-ness on what has come to be known as World Goa Day (20th August). We at the Goa Heritage Action Group have also decided to join these celebrations on 20th August 2009 at 5.45 pm at the Panjim Inn, Fontainhas, Panaji with a play by Isabel Santa Rita Vas followed by a Heritage Quiz presented by Quizmaster Rajiv D'Silva. We'd be delighted to have you all with us on the occasion. Please do come and bring your friends and family with you! With best wishes and warm regards, Ana Maria de Souza-Goswami -- next part -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.392 / Virus Database: 270.13.51/2297 - Release Date: 08/11/09 18:27:00
[Goanet] Panjim-Betim Ferry stops Ferrying Vehicles
* G * O * A * N * E * T *** C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * Sangath, www.sangath.com, is looking to build a centre for services, training and research and seeks to buy approx 1500 to 2000 sq mtrs land betweeen Mapusa and Bambolim and surrounding rural areas. Please contact: contac...@sangath.com or yvo...@sangath.com or ph+91-9881499458 http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2009-July/180028.html Wonderful photographs by Joegoauk. This is what I face when I take the Betim ferry and vice-versa. I was happy when TOI, Goa Edition published my letter in their section 'From Pillar to Post'. On Monday the 3rd, there was no ferry at Betim. Reached the bus stop at 9 am, thousands of office goers trying to hop into the bus. I managed to get a lift to Panjim, did my work, when I reached the Panjim ferry at noon, again no ferry, had to take two buses back to Betim.Ferry resumed in the afternoon. My maid tells me that no two-wheelers were allowed. My prayers have been answered and the candles I lit at the Betim cross in front of my place. Cannot understand why, when there are two bridges, these two wheelers have to use the ferry? Ana Maria de Souza-Goswami Message: 4 Date: Tue, 4 Aug 2009 19:32:23 + (GMT) From: JoeGoaUk joego...@yahoo.co.uk Subject: [Goanet] Panjim-Betim Ferry stops ferrying Vehicles? To: goa...@goanet.org Message-ID: 933405.70185...@web25906.mail.ukl.yahoo.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8 Panjim-Betim Ferry stops ferrying Vehicles? ? It was really embarrassing moment for some two wheelers when they came in full speed to board ferry?only to?turn back from the ferry boat's ramp as vehicles are not allowed from now? ? They should have put up a notice board at a prominent place or a circular in the local press (I may have missed to read one). ? It was since yesterday the 3rd August 2009, the ferry ?Amona? ferries only passenger on foot and off course bicycles. ? Is it a permanent arrangement or?due to ?the ferry ?Amona? being the smaller ferry boat (as some people say)? ? Earlier both Pax and the vehicles were dangerously over-loaded into ferry boat as can be seen in this pic http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk1/2636383355/sizes/l/ ? ?or watch this 2 minutes video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GJZrx1ePBZ4 joego...@yahoo -- next part -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.392 / Virus Database: 270.13.43/2281 - Release Date: 08/04/09 05:57:00
[Goanet] The Future of Food
* G * O * A * N * E * T *** C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * Sangath, www.sangath.com, is looking to build a centre for services, training and research and seeks to buy approx 1500 to 2000 sq mtrs land betweeen Mapusa and Bambolim and surrounding rural areas. Please contact: contac...@sangath.com or yvo...@sangath.com or ph+91-9881499458 http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2009-July/180028.html Goa Heritage Action Group is organising a screening of a documentary film The Future of Food at Peoples Panjim Art Gallery, Fontainhas on 30th July at 6 pm. Duration of the film is one hour The dangers of GM (genetically modified) crop are more grave than one would imagine !!! There are some PROS which the companies try to put forward , but the fact that GM food is untested with unknown side effects, and the fact that we risk losing the crop heritage is frightening ! THE FUTURE OF FOOD offers an in-depth investigation into the disturbing truth behind the unlabeled, patented, genetically engineered foods that have quietly filled grocery store shelves for the past decade. From the prairies of Saskatchewan, Canada to the fields of Oaxaca, Mexico, this film gives a voice to farmers whose lives and livelihoods have been negatively impacted by this new technology. The health implications, government policies and push towards globalization are all part of the reason why many people are alarmed by the introduction of genetically altered crops into our food supply. THE FUTURE OF FOOD examines the complex web of market and political forces that are changing what we eat as huge multinational corporations seek to control the world's food system. The film also explores alternatives to large-scale industrial agriculture, placing organic and sustainable agriculture as real solutions to the farm crisis today. Ana Maria de souza-Goswami -- next part -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.392 / Virus Database: 270.13.34/2268 - Release Date: 07/28/09 06:00:00
[Goanet] Foreigners buying property in Goa
I know a lot of foreigners who have bought old and heritage homes in Goa and have restored them. Some of them are very close friends of mine and they live most of the year in Goa. One acquaintence bought a beautiful home in Saligao but unfortunately after living for many years, sold it and had to go back to England. Roland, on another issue I don't have an estate with garderns, maids etc. that was when my father was in the army and we lived mainly in army cantonments, that was the style in the fifties and sixties. The ex-pats who live in Delhi, especially in Vasant Vihar, Maharani Bagh, etc. they live in style with chauffeurs, butlers, maids, gardners.One of them said to me, hate to go back to my own country when my husband is transferred back as I'll have to do all the work myself. Carmita, I'm only involved in heritage in goa. Am member of the Goa Heritage Action Group. The mining lobby in Goa is very strong. Please get in touch when you come to Goa. my no. is 2417847. Also work for a travel portal based in Delhi. See you soon in goa. Saudades Ana Maria de Souza-Goswami -- next part -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.387 / Virus Database: 270.13.13/2237 - Release Date: 07/14/09 05:56:00
[Goanet] Various issues in Goa
I agree fully with Carmita. By the way, are you the same Carmita I met years and years ago in Delhi, also in goa. Yes, goa has more pressing problems, that we are bothered about foreigners buying property in Goa. One of the biggest problems is our garbage, insfrastructre, better roads, electricity, water etc. Mind you all this has increased tremendously. If we have all these problems DO NOT BLAME ON MIGRANT WORKERS, blame on our Goans, who are selling their houses, land and moving into apartments. Why for a few bucks more. I had written a letter in Goa TOI complaining about the two wheelers on the ferry boat and that there was only one ferry boat. Voila, may be it helped,I don't know, there are two ferry boats now at Betim. And from September, passengers, cyclists and two-wheelers will have to pay. Another menance we have, nobody stops at the zebra crossing, so we are resorted to jay walking. If we don't do that we can never cross a street in Panjim. The other day I was at Pilar, in the far end a whole chunk of a hill was cut. In front of my flat, when I stand on the balcony can see 4 casinos, two are near Malim. Very close to my place a jetty is coming up for one of the casinos. Do you think there wll be parking space. The owner who sold the land to the casino owner is a Goan. Someone was mentioning about learning Hindi in schools rather than Konknai. When English is the medium of construction, Hindi is the second language, it has always been. From the 1st to 4th standard, Konkani is the medium at govt. aided schools, not the private ones. From the 5std it reverts to English medium. Konkani is then taught as a subject. My niece who is in her second year of Microbiology at St. Xaviers Mapuca, passed out from Fatima Convent.Margao. She studied there from the 5th Std. Hindi was the second language, then Konkani. Also a third language either French or Portuguese, she opted for Portuguese. When I was growing up in North India, we just had Hindi as the second language. Besides our National language is Hindi. In my opinion every Indian should know their national language and the regional language they come from. My maid a Muslim from North Karnataka, speaks Hindi, Kanada and Konkani. Please fellow Goans who live abroad, do not criticize goa too much. If you feel Goa needs to change, please come down and I'm sure help will be given to you in all fields. Ana Maria de Souza-Goswami -- next part -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.387 / Virus Database: 270.13.12/2233 - Release Date: 07/12/09 08:20:00
[Goanet] Foreigners buying property in Goa
How can Roland Francis say people who are coming to goa from India are 'trash'. Haven't Goans from time imemorial gone to other parts of the world to work, Kenya, Aden, the Gulf. Are they considered 'trash' in those countries. Are the goans living abroad not 'trash', according to people oof those countries. Aren't goans, indians or are they a different species. Is Goa a continent, a country or is it a State of India. Goa has the second highest per capita income, second to Punjab. Any foreigner buying a property in goa has to prove that he is staying for more than 180 days in our financial year which is April-March. The reason why foreigners are coming to live in India its because they can live a better life then in their own countries. their money goes a long way. Foreigners are paying their domestic staff Rs. 5,000/- a day, can a normal Indian pay that in goa. they may be able to pay that kind of salary in the metros, because you earn that kind of a salary. Haven't people from east europe migrated to western europe. Are they considered 'trash' in those countries. Roland, where ever you're living are'nt you an 'immigrant'.As for education we Indians, especially in the fieldof Economics are in 'par;' with anyone of the western world. Also in advertising. David Oglivy of Oglivy and Benson, in his book referred to the then head of OBM, Mani Aiyer as 'my Indian partner' and praised him. The 'trash' as Roland Francis called us Indians, they are the ones who are in construction, collect your garbage,etc. If they weren't there, who would do these jobs. Are Goans prepared to do these jobs, No. Let me say, after the Delhiwallas, the most obnoxious and rude people on the streets are the Goans, and its not me a Goan who is commenting, its others Ana Maria de Souza-Goswami -- next part -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.387 / Virus Database: 270.13.8/2224 - Release Date: 07/08/09 05:53:00
[Goanet] British families buying property in goa
1. Any Indian with a foreign passport, if he has an OCI card can start a business in Goa. 2. A german friend married to a Bengalie has got a PIO card because her spouse was Indian. 3. the same way a white Brit having an Indian origin wife with a British Nationality can get a PIO card. Ana Maria de Souza-Goswami -- next part -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.386 / Virus Database: 270.13.2/2213 - Release Date: 07/01/09 18:07:00
[Goanet] British families buying property in Goa
I have been following the above postings on the Goanet. Let me elaborate what I know in point form. 1. Any foreigner who wants to buy property in Goa, cannot do so, u nless he buys in the company name. 2. A couple friends of mine, both with British passports. She of Indian origin with an OCI card, he a white British with a PIO card have bought a place in Goa in her name. All very legal. 3. A lot of foreigners have bought places but not signed a 'sale deed' , but a 'lease' which means they are not the owners of the property, mainly flats. These flats were sold by Catholic builders. 4. Those Goans/Indians having foreign passports have now to produce an OCI card if they want to sell their ancestral property in Goa. This has come into effect sometime last year. 5. There are a lot of unscruplous lawyers/builders who are taking people for a ride. 6. Sometimes the titles are not clear especially in Form 1 to IV, and yet sellers are selling properties to people. The buyers also are gulliable and are not verifying the papers. Most of my foreign friends have bought houses/flats legitimally. Ana Maria de Souza-Goswami -- next part -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.375 / Virus Database: 270.13.0/2209 - Release Date: 06/29/09 14:43:00
[Goanet] Migrant Labourers and Outsiders
Thank you Marshall Mendonca for your balanced view regarding migrants in Goa. The problem with lots of Goans living outside Goa, is that they want Goa to be frozen like in 1961. Rajan Parrikar did a wonderful power-point presentation on Rape of Goa. Who is responsible we Goans. All the rich Goans who are living in the West, do they put money back into Goa. Except for the recent Goan-American Heart Foundation where a lot of Goan Doctors in the West have invested in this foundation. In Gujarat, lots of rich Gujaraties who have made it 'big' whether in other parts of India or in the West have invested in Gujarat in Education. The average Gujarati has a lot of respect for the teachers. Be it school, college, post graduate, etc. I remember when my husband was suffering from cancer, we were in Ahmedabad. He was a professor at MICA (Mudra Institute of Communications, Ahmedabad). No doctors charged him. Why, because he was in Education. Savia Viegas, the writer is doing a lot of good in her village at Carmona by way of education for underpriveleged children. she has come back to live in Goa. Goans who live in theWest shouldn;t criticise goa. You out of choice, left Goa. You thought Goa was not good enough for you, others feel otherwise. As Marshall said Goa is not a country but another State of India. Aren't Goans living in Delhi. Met some of them who call themselves 'Portuguese' just because of their surname. Do they know anything about Goa, NO. Do not criticize Goa, at least its a better place than living in australia, or the UK. The Goans live such boring lives over there. I've lived in Brazil, its far better than australia or the UK. Never been to the US or Canada, nor do I have any intention of going to these two countreis. Life in India is more exciting and challenging than any other western country. -- next part -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.339 / Virus Database: 270.12.79/2186 - Release Date: 06/18/09 17:59:00
[Goanet] Wonderful photographs
JoeGoa UK photographs were wonderful. I too faced an internet problem last night till about 11 am this morning. This problem was faced by most of my friends in Goa. Ana Maria de Souza-Goswami -- next part -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.339 / Virus Database: 270.12.79/2186 - Release Date: 06/18/09 17:59:00
[Goanet] Migrant Labourers and Outsiders
Thanks Vivian for taking up for me. I cannot just understand why Goans are against migrant labourers. My maid is a Muslim from Karnataka. Honest to the core. Very clean, unlike some Goan maids who don't have a bath before coming to work. this is the usual complain of friends of mine who employed goan maids. Aren't we Goans to be blamed for migrant labourers. Are the so called Catholic builders employ all migrant labourers. Why don't they employ goan labourers. I asked the Bengalie carpenter why did he leave Calcutta for Goa, and he said he gets double the salary over here. Why do our electricians, etc. go to the gulf, to get tripple the salary. Aren't they migrant labourers in the gulf. Why do Goans migrate to england, australia, etc. Maybe they are not educated enough to get a job in India or the competition does not favour them. With lesser education its easier to get a job abroad then India. In Portugual my cousins lament that most of the people working in the winery are from Ukraine. At least 'outsiders' are polite, unlike goans who are not. Get into a bus, 'ladies only'. If there is a goan sitting he will not get up for a lady. If he is an 'outsider' he will get up. I'v e had first hand experience. School children will never get up for an elderly person. This does not happen in Calcutta. a man cannot sit in 'ladies only' section, be in a bus or metro. We are all Indians, and secular. There is no difference between Catholics, Hindus, Muslims, Sikhs, Jains, Budhists, etc. Ana Maria de Souza-Goswami -- next part -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.339 / Virus Database: 270.12.52/2152 - Release Date: 06/03/09 05:53:00
[Goanet] Migrant workers and outsiders
I didn't want to raise a debate on the above. Yes, I agree that the governmet should screen 'migrant' workers. But, if these workers do not come to work, where do we find, plumbers, carpenters, masons, etc. I live on the banks of the Mandovi River, maintenance of my place is high, because of humidity, corrosion, etc. The contractor who did work in our small building (4 flats) is a Goan, but the workers were Oriyas. Very polite. I needed some small carpentery work done at my place, went to 'Lobo Carpentery shop' (old man died and he leased the place), the young carpenters were Bengalies. Did some excellant work, very very polite. I regularly buy my cashewnuts from a shop on 18th June Road, the owners, Rajasthanies, my fruitwala is from Karnatka, and my vegetable man is from Rajasthan. All these people are very kind and polite. Can I say that of Goans. a goan woman came to me, saying she had nojob, so I needed an extra pair of hands to do certain chores as my regular maid has no time. She worked off and on for a week. She wanted a full timejob. Sent her to two places, promised them she would join and never turned up. My newspaper guy has a shop which his father used to run, v ery efficient and polite Goan, his brother couldn't get a 'government job' so opened a similar 'gaddo' type of place in Betim. Blame our builders for employing the migrant labourers. If it weren't for 'outsiders' who buy our heritage/ancestral homes and maintain them beautifully, they would go to seed. Rich goans in the US, England, Australia, etc. do they want to come back to Goa, NO. In Saligao, aldona, Arpora, Assagao, lots of 'outsiders' have bought old houses, restored them and are happily living in them. Dont Goans go to the Gulf, England, etc. of v arious classes, buy houses and live there, so why are we against migrant people. Ana Maria de Souza-Goswami -- next part -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.339 / Virus Database: 270.12.51/2151 - Release Date: 06/02/09 17:53:00
[Goanet] KWAK Rock Show
Alliance Francise, Panjim Smt Parvatibai Chowgule College of Arts and Science PRESENTS K W A K (Rock show) 16th June, 2009 - 11.30 am Chowgule College, Margao ENTRY FREE Ana Maria de Souza-Goswami -- next part -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.339 / Virus Database: 270.12.49/2149 - Release Date: 06/01/09 17:55:00
[Goanet] Launch of Parmal Magazine
Goa Heritage Action Group is launching the 7 Vol . of their magazine PARMAL on Saturday, 25th April, at 5.30 pm at Gitanjali Art Gallery, Fontainhas, Panjim. Please do come with family and friends. Cheers Ana Maria de Souza-Goswami -- next part -- - -- next part -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.0.238 / Virus Database: 270.12.0/2066 - Release Date: 04/18/09 09:55:00
[Goanet] Home for the Aged
Hi Rico, I was told that Siolim, Moira and Tivim home for the aged are quite good. They only take old people and not sick ones. I believe both Bombay and Pune have retirement villages, wherein you can buy a small apartment. Regards Ana Maria de Souza-Goswami -- next part -- - -- next part -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.0.238 / Virus Database: 270.11.30/2025 - Release Date: 03/26/09 20:05:00
[Goanet] Guitar Musical Concert
ALLIANCE FRANCAISE, PANJIM Cordially invites you to join in for Guitares Goanaises - Musique Francaise With Acoustic Guitar Orchestra of Goa on Saturday, 21st March 2009 at 7.30 pm Hall No.1, Marquinez Palace, Old GMC Heritage Precinct, Panjim Entry Free Ana Maria de Souza-Goswami -- next part -- - -- next part -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.0.237 / Virus Database: 270.11.15/2003 - Release Date: 03/15/09 14:07:00
[Goanet] Fund Raiser Film Show of Delh-6 for Hamara Scool
There will be 2 shows of Delhi-6 on the 20th of February at the Inox, 18.30 and 20.00 hrs., donation passes are Rs 300.- and Rs.500.- The proceeds go to Hamara School, an NGO operating a day center and hostel for poor and neglected children. Cast: Abhishek Bachchan, Sonam Kapoor, Waheeda Rehman, Om Puri, Amitabh Bachchan Directed by: Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra Synopsis Delhi 6 is a black comedy that exposes people's hypocrisy. In today's world, we are often quick to judge people, but if we look at ourselves very closely, we often find that we're not being fair to others. Delhi 6 revolves around Roshan, a young American boy of Indian origin. He comes to India for the first time, to drop off his ailing grandmother. She wants to die in her own country, and so prepares for the inevitable. Having led a western lifestyle, an America-born Roshan is unaware of the sights and sounds, the food and culture, the religion and beliefs that make up Indian society. After arriving in India, he engages with his grandmother's neighbourhood. He soon mixes and becomes part of the community. But little does Roshan know that this jovial and gregarious group of people have another side to them - they have decided to take advantage of Roshan's naive nature. The story is shown against the backdrop of the ancient city of Delhi (which is totally different from New Delhi). The city is almost a character in itself, representing the chaos of India, the people, their religions and their beliefs. The pin code of this old city is 110006. With pride and love they call it Delhi 6. The film puts across a message that we are quick to judge others, without seeing our own weaknesses. Delhi 6 is directed by Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra and could very well prove one of the biggest movies of 2009.
[Goanet] Guitar Musical Concert
Due to unavoidable circumstances and the noise pollution around Maquinez Palace, Inox Complex,Alliance Française Panjim is obliged to postpone the musical night Guitares Goanaises-Musique Française with Acoustic Guitar Orchestra of Goa. We regret the inconvenience caused.A fresh date will be announced later. Ana Maria de Souza-Goswami -- next part -- - -- next part -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.0.233 / Virus Database: 270.10.18/1936 - Release Date: 02/05/09 11:34:00
[Goanet] GuitarConcert
Due to unforseen circumstances concerning the venue, ALLIANCE FRANCAISE, PANJIM regrets to postpone the concert GUITARES GOANAISES MUSIQUE FRANCAISE that was to be held on 8 February,2009 at 7.30 p.m. at Maquinez Palace , Hall 1, Inox Complex, Panjim, Goa -403001. A new date will be presently decided. The Director -- next part -- - -- next part -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.0.233 / Virus Database: 270.10.18/1937 - Release Date: 02/06/09 11:31:00
[Goanet] Guitar Concert
ALLIANCE FRANCAISE, PANJIM cordially invites you to a musical night GUITARES GOANAISES MUSIQUE FRANCAISE with ACOUSTIC GUITAR ORCHESTRA OF GOA AGOG (Acoustic Guitar Orchestra of Goa) is an ensemble of classical guitar students led by Rui Lobo and Roque Lazarus, under the mentorship of Schubert Cotta. This concert is a part of an ongoing series of performing opportunity, where students are given a platform to present their music and be appreciated by a supportive audience. AGOG is going to perform some pieces by French composers and other European composers, as well as Goan songs. They are having their debut collaboration with soprano singer, Archana Kathrein. Archana was trained in Nuremberg, Germany, under performing opera singer Monica Teepe, and is currently getting coached by Rebecca Martins from Nuremberg Hochshule. She started learning sitar and tabla at Sangeet Mahabharati but was drawn to western classical singing by the influence of her husband, guitar/sitar player Christian Kathrein. ON SUNDAY 8TH February 2009, At 7.30 pm, At Hall no.1, Maquinez Palace,Old GMC Complex, Panjim. Entry free on first come first serve basis. -- next part -- - -- next part -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.0.233 / Virus Database: 270.10.16/1929 - Release Date: 02/01/09 18:02:00
[Goanet] Alamanac de Parede
* G * O * A * N * E * T C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * ANKA SERVICES For all your Goa-based media needs - Newspapers and Electronic Media Newspaper Adverts, Press Releases, Press Conferences www.ankaservices.com kam...@ankaservices.com I have an Alamanc de Parede of 1958 and it cost 3$00 at that time. I have framed it and its on on the wall of my study/guest bedroom. Lots of friends have seen it and remarked on its uniqueness. Ana Maria de Souza-Goswami -- next part -- - -- next part -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com Version: 8.0.176 / Virus Database: 270.10.6/1888 - Release Date: 1/12/2009 7:04 AM
[Goanet] Jazz Concert by Caravan Quartet
* G * O * A * N * E * T C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * ANKA SERVICES For all your Goa-based media needs - Newspapers and Electronic Media Newspaper Adverts, Press Releases, Press Conferences www.ankaservices.com kam...@ankaservices.com Alliance Francaise, Panjim is organising a Jazz Concert by CARAVAN QUARTET at Marquinez Palace, (Old GMC Complex), Campal, Panaji, Goa on 19 January from 7.30 pm to 9 pm. ALL ARE WELCOME Ana Maria de Souza-Goswami -- next part -- - -- next part -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com Version: 8.0.176 / Virus Database: 270.10.5/1883 - Release Date: 1/8/2009 6:05 PM
[Goanet] Delegate for IFFI
* G * O * A * N * E * T C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * ANKA SERVICES For all your Goa-based media needs - Newspapers and Electronic Media Newspaper Adverts, Press Releases, Press Conferences www.ankaservices.com [EMAIL PROTECTED] Its not difficult to become a delegate for IFFI. In 2004 I applied online directly to Delhi and was accepted. the following years our movie club Moving Images gave us a letter and we became delegates. This year decided to become a member of Goacinephile. It took me five minutes to fill the form, my c.v., photograph, was on their databank and voila, paid Rs. 1,300/- and was accepted as a delegate. Have to collect my delegate pass on the 11th onwards. There is a catch, have been associated with films for many many years in the seventies and early eighties. A couple of my friends who have no film background,no member of any film club became delegates last year. Its not difficult. Just try. Ana Maria de Souza-Goswami -- next part -- - -- next part -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com Version: 8.0.175 / Virus Database: 270.9.0/1778 - Release Date: 11/9/2008 2:14 PM
[Goanet] Piano Recital
Alliance Francaise, Panjim and Pro-Musica cordially invite you to a Piano Recital by Marouan Benabdallah on Sunday, 9th November, 2008 at 3.30pm at Hall No.l, Marquinez Palace,Old GMC Complex, Panjim Native of Rabat, Morocco, Marouan came to Budapest at the age of 13. He entered the Bela Bartok Conservatory Music where he studied piano with Gabor Eckhardt. Named one of the Musicians of the year 2005 by the Hungarian National Classical Music Radio, 24-year old pianest has performed in many Budapest's concert halls including the Great Hall of the Franz Liszt Music Academy. Since winning the Andorra International Piano Competition in 2003, Marouan has been heard in France, Hungary, Morocco, Austria, Italy, Spain, Andorra, Germany, China,Romania and the USA. Ana Maria de Souza-Goswami -- next part -- - -- next part -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com Version: 8.0.175 / Virus Database: 270.9.0/1770 - Release Date: 11/5/2008 5:36 PM
[Goanet] Ferry Crossing
Joe, I just saw your video of the ferry crossing on yutube. It is so true. One aspect you forgot to show, is when we cross from Panjim to Betim, on the Betim side there is hardly any place to move as the area is jammed with two wheelers. If you cross between 9-10 am or between 6-7 pm, its so crowded that one has to push oneself on the ferry less you are left behind. The two-wheelers don't get a damn about the passengers, there are times when cars also want to use the ferry. I am sure one day a horrific accident is bound to happen. Ana Maria de Souza-Goswami -- next part -- - -- next part -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com Version: 8.0.175 / Virus Database: 270.8.5/1759 - Release Date: 10/31/2008 4:10 PM
[Goanet] Helping Bihar's flood victims
Subject: Helping Bihar's flood victims Hi all ! I came across a link in the economic times about a site that donates every time you answer a question correctly. Please take a few minutes of your time to answer 4 simple questions as many times as you want to help the victims of the flood. If the following link cannot be clicked, copy and paste it into the address bar, http://www.helpbihar.in/ PS : When sending forwards, please use the BCC instead of the TO field so that no addresses appear to spam bots. Ana Maria de Souza-Goswami -- next part -- - -- next part -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com Version: 8.0.173 / Virus Database: 270.8.0/1720 - Release Date: 10/11/2008 3:59 PM
[Goanet] Morris Minor
Reading Francis Rodrigues posting about the Morris Minor, reminds me of ours. My father bought it in Ajmer way back in 1951. He was then posted in a small cantonment called Nasirabad which was the regimental centre of the Grenadiers. It travelled all over with us. From Nasirabad to Delhi to Simla to Poona, to Ambala to Jammu, back to Nasirabad to Bangalore and finally in 1969 when my father retired to Moira. Both my parents drove the car. My father taught my brother Tony to drive using the Morris. After he died in 1989 we sold the car. I think all of us wept to see our beloved Morris leave our house in Moira. Ana Maria de Souza-Goswami -- next part -- - -- next part -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com Version: 8.0.173 / Virus Database: 270.7.5/1706 - Release Date: 10/3/2008 6:17 PM
[Goanet] Nostalagia No.12
Hi Alfredo, I was holidaying in Goa somewhere in the sixties when the Margao Municipality erected the bust of Tio Jorge Barreto at the Aga Khan Garden. Tio Jorge was my maternal grandmother's brother. I remember very foundly as a child spending holidays in Benaulim. We used to walk from my grandparents house in Borda to Benaulim via Kareband, through fields to Benaulim. Ana Maria de Souza-Goswami -- next part -- - -- next part -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com Version: 8.0.173 / Virus Database: 270.7.5/1698 - Release Date: 9/29/2008 7:25 PM
[Goanet] Piano Recital by Mathieu Gaudet
Friends, Pro-Musica is organising a Piano Recital by French-Canadian Pianist Mathieu Gaudet on Wednesday, October 8, 2008 at 6.30 pm at the A.C. Auditorium, Kala Academy. Mathieu Gaudet is quicly establishing himself in the musical world for his passionate interpretations and virtuoso technique. Since his aclaimed debut in Baltimore, USA with Brahms' Piano Concerto No. 2, he has become much in demand as a soloist, acompanist and chamber musician. Born in 1977, Mr. Gaudet studied piano in both Canada and in the USA. Tickets priced at Rs. 100/- each are available with: Eric Menezes - 2220390/6452897 Ana Maria - 2417847/9326126586 At the venue on the 8th October. Please bring family and friends. Thanks Ana Maria de Souza-Goswami -- next part -- - -- next part -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com Version: 8.0.169 / Virus Database: 270.7.3/1694 - Release Date: 9/26/2008 6:55 PM
[Goanet] Changing Gods by Rudolf C. Heredia S.J.
Friends, On Saturday, 20th September, at 5 pm at Jesuit House (near Mr. Baker, opp Municpal Gardens) Panjim, there will be a discussion on Changing Gods, a book written by Rudolf C. Heredia S.J. Hope to see you there. Ana Maria de Souza-Goswami PS the date was wrongly typed as 19th instead of 20th. My apologies -- next part -- - -- next part -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com Version: 8.0.169 / Virus Database: 270.6.21/1676 - Release Date: 9/17/2008 9:33 AM
[Goanet] Goan friends earn A-levels
Mr. Bernado Colaco, I do object as an Indian being called a ghanti. What is so great in living in UK. With a ghanti passport I have travelled half the world, sometimes travelling by first class, worked in Brazil, got royal treatment when travelling in South America, more than my fellow Brazilians. It shows the level you come from by calling Indians ghantis. What are you a foreigner? By the way, do you know what goans are called 'Paca Paos'. When I was growing up in North India, my friends associated goans, with their domestic staff. Thats what the non-Goans thought of Goans during the sixties. When I was living in Brazil, I think I was the only Goan (very few at that time) with an Indian passport. The rest had Portuguese passport. They would leave India with their Indian passport go to some European country and get a Portuguese passport. It is not difficult for me to get a Portuguese passport because I was born in Goa during the Portuguese regime, so were my parents and grandparents. I thoroughly object you using the word 'ghantis' to us Indians. Ana Maria de Souza-Goswami
[Goanet] Goan Houses and Not Portuguese Houses
Hi, I am surprised that people refer to Goan houses as Portuguese ones. We do not, I repeat do not have Portuguese houses but Goan. If anyone of you saw the last episode (repeat one) on Contacto Goa (RTP) featured on architecture in Goa. Even the anchor Fransisco Machado said 'There are no Portuguese houses like these in Goa in Portugual, these are Goan houses'. Some Goans while trying to sell their house, say 'Portuguese house'. On my visits to Portugual I have never seen houses in Goa in Portugal. Ana Maria de Souza-Goswami
[Goanet] Selling ancestral property
Hi, Lots has been written about goans selling ancestral property. How will goans be 'pverty-stricken' by selling property. What they do with the money is nobody's business. Parents can sell the property because it belongs to them and not the children, and besides if most of the children are living overseas and do not want to come back to Goa, why can't they sell the property especially those who need the money. If it hadn't been for rich Indians and foreigners who have bought our ancestral homes, they would have gone to seed. We had to sell our home in Moira because no one wanted to live there after my father expired in 1989. My mother couldn't live there alone so shifted to her maternal place in Margao, and my two brothers and myself had already acquired our own houses. Also we had to sell our maternal grandparents place in Margao this year (late 17th century) as all the inheritors,except for three of us live in Portugual/Brazil. We did not sell it to an outsider but to a fellow Goan. Goans do not want to come back to live in Goa, but still criticize on the Goanet about outsiders coming in hoards to Goa. Blame it on others, blame it to the builders, who need migrant labourers to build the flats which goans have acquired and non-Goans. Don't goans go to the West and buy houses/flats in the UK, USA, Canada, etc. Do the people of that country criticize Indians buying property in their own country?. Please lets end this subject of selling ancestral land and tackle other issues, as garbage, rash driving, etc. Ana Maria de Souza-Goswami
[Goanet] Identify this bungalow
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 2008 Toronto International Goan Convention Theme: Goan Identity And Networking Today. http://2008goanconvention.com/index.php Mario Miranda Festival, July 24-26, 2008 Old GMC Building http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2008-July/077732.html * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Hi, It's Jimmy Guzdar's place at Sinquerim, and the chapel, don't know the name before the Aguada light house. Ana Maria de Souza-Goswami --- http://www.GOANET.org --- Tri Continental Film Festival 2008 July 25 - 30, 2008 Goa, India http://www.moviesgoa.org/page/tri_continental/ http://www.moviesgoa.org/tricon/schedule_2008.pdf ---
[Goanet] Accommodation in Delhi
This is regarding the above. as far as I know there is Goa Sadan on Amrita Sher Gil Marg. Also Y.W.C.A. International Guest House on Parliament Street. One needs more than one day to visit Agra/Fatepur Sikri and more than two days to visit Delhi. Best way is to hire a car, or go by train on one day and return by next evening. Ana Maria deSouza-Goswami
[Goanet] Anglo-Indians
--- http://www.GOANET.org --- South Asian Film Festival in Goa from Fri (June 27) to Mon (June 30) At Kala Academy, and ESG, Panaji, Goa http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2008-June/076384.html --- I thoroughly enjoyed the article on the Anglo-Indians. It reminded me when my father was in the Army and when I studied in North-India. Also had a few Anglo-Indian friends in Bangalore. There have been a few films made about them, one was Bowani Junction, 39Chowringhee Lane and Bow Barrecks Forever. Ana Maria de Souza-Goswami
[Goanet] Talking photos - Whose posh bungalow it is?
Everyone knows its Babush Monserrate's bungalow. Ana Maria de Souza-Goswami
[Goanet] A walk to remember
There are various mansions to be seen in Goa. The Figueiredo house is in Loutulim. Part of the house has been converted into a Heritage Inn. There is also the Costa house and a house belonging to the Barreto Miranda which has been sold. In Margao there is the 'Silva' House. Chinchinim has also a beautiful house belonging to Max Loyola Furtado. If you meander through villages in Goa, particularly Aldona one can see beautiful homes eg, Amelia and Damasceno Soares house, Alarico and Veronica Mascarenhas house as well as La Martine Rocha. Another exquisite house is the Mascarenhas Palace in Anjuna which is leased to Lady Hamyln. In Santa Cruz there is the Nachinolkar house as well as Kenkre. A wonderful visit is to Jitendra Desprabhu's palace at Pernem. Ana Maria de Souza-Goswami
[Goanet] Freezing a Mother-in-Law
Freezing a Mother-in-Law, a play directed by Dr.Gerry Rodricks Senior Citizen's Guild, Panaji under the aegis of YMCA, and in collaboration with Kala Academy, Goa presents a hilarious play Freezing a Mother-in-Law. The play is directed by Dr. Gerry Rodricks on Tuesday, 29th April 2008 at 6:30 p.m. at DMKM, Kala Academy (a/c hall), Panaji. The play will be preceded by a choral performance by the Smiles choir conducted by Dr. Gerry Rodricks and the Mando by the Senior Citizen's Guild led by Mrs. Yvette Noronha. Proceeds will go to charity and senior citizens in need. Tickets Rs.40/- per head available at YMCA Tel: 2227112. The Senior Citizen's Guild YMCA, Campal have a total of 135 members who meet on the 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month. At these meetings, the committee arranges talks suitable for seniors, given by prominent people from various institutions on health awareness, yoga, exercise, art, tours travel suitable for seniors. Festivals and birthdays are also celebrated and picnics, tours to spice gardens, cruises etc are also arranged. The Senior Citizen's Guild have plans to extend assistance to homes for the aged, street children and seniors in need of help. Tickets will also be available at the venue before the play. Ana Maria de Souza-Goswami
[Goanet] Portuguese-Goan Houses
--- http://www.GOANET.org --- Symposium on Pre-Primary Primary School Education Primary School Students Chess Tournament More information at: http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2008-January/068222.html --- Hi Bosco, We do not have Portuguese-Goan houses in Goa, but only Goan houses. There are still few houses available in Aldona, Saligao and Assagao. Ana Maria de souza-Goswami
[Goanet] Goan Food in question
Hi Hansel, Maria de Lourdes Bravo da Costa Rodrigues e-mail address is: [EMAIL PROTECTED] cheers Ana Maria de Souza-Goswami
[Goanet] Cheap Flights
Yes, one can get really cheap flights. Sometimes it doesn't make sense what you're paying for the distance. I'm flying to Calcutta by Indigo, from Goa via Hyderabad and the fare is Rs. 2,700. Leave Goa at 1750 pm, one hour wait in Hyderabad and then to Calcutta arriving 1020 pm. Later to Guwahati by Kingfisher airlines, flight time 1 hr 15 min Rs. 2550/-. Does this make sense? Ana Maria de Souza-Goswami
[Goanet] Piano Recital by Joseph Banowetz
* G * O * A * N * E * T C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * GARCA BRANCA VACATION ACCOMMODATION LOUTULIM, SOUTH GOA. For RR; modern/clean amenities; serene, healthy and wholesome location Visit http://www.garcabranca.com for details/booking/confirmation. Pro Muscia presents a piano recital by the internationally acclaimed pianist Joseph Banowetz on Saturday 12th January, 2008 at 6.30 pm at Cardium auditiorium, N.I.O. Dona Paula. Mr. Banowetz has been heard as recitalist and orchestral soloist on five continents, with performances in recent seasons with such orchestras as the St. Petersburg Philharmonic, the Moscow State Symphony, the Prague and Bratislava Radio Orchestra, the Budapest Symphony, the New Zealand Symphony, the Shanghai Symphony, to name a few. The prgramme will include Beethovan, Schubert, Lizt, Debussy, Tchaikovsky, etc. Tickets of Rs. 100 available with Pro Musica and L.M. Furtdao and at the venue on the day of the concert. Ana Maria de Souza-Goswami
[Goanet] Photographying in Poncdicherry
* * * 2007 ANNUAL GOANETTERS MEET - GOA * * * WHERE: Foodland Cafe - Miramar Residency - Miramar, Goa WHEN: December 27, 2007 @ 4:30pm More info: http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2007-December/066098.html Rico you requested us to tell you which of the photographs we liked, personally I loved the pavement one, very well photographed. The 'Gods' one , saw a similar kind in Singapore. Ana Maria de Souza-Goswami --- Spread the Christmas Cheer, even when you're not here! Send classic greetings to your loved ones in Goa. EXPRESSIONS - 2007 Christmas Hamper Visit http://www.goa-world.com/expressions/xmas/ Or e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ---
[Goanet] Kabir Bedi
Kabir Bedi is very much a man. Been married thrice. First wife Protima Bedi, the famous Odissi dancer who had a huge dance centre in Bangalore. Second wife, an American, third wife Nikki Mulgoankar (grandmother or grandfather was Sheriff of Biombay). He acted in Octupussy in 1982 which was shot in Udaipur. I worked in the Publicity section of the film. Pooja Bedi, the actress is his daughter. Ana Maria deSouza-Goswami
[Goanet] In the Name of God
Hi Edward, In the Name of God (Khude ke Liye) was the Pakistan film in the Competition section at the Film Festival. It is directed by Sohaib Mansoor. It is the story of Mansoor who goes to the United States for higher education. During his study years the tragic events of 9/11 take place and somehow he is arrested... A very well made film, though it was 170 minutes one didn't feel it that long. I have no pride in telling anyone that I was delegate. I was associated with the film world for a long long time and worked in few films. I love good cinema. Way back in 1979 and 1981 I was a delegate also at IFFI in New Delhi. Ana Maria de Souza-Goswami
[Goanet] In the Name of God
Dear Michael, Read your post in the Goanet. Yes, I did see the first screening of the above film. It was screened thrice. Wonderful film, v ery powerful and I wonder whether it will be released in India and the US. I recommended it to many of my friends who were delegates and they all liked it very much. Ana Maria de souza-Goswami
[Goanet] Jorge de Abreu Noronha
--- http://www.GOANET.org --- Goanet mourns the passing of Jorge de Abreu Noronha in Portugal - Nov 27/07 http://tinyurl.com/2dk2bl http://tinyurl.com/29kpdx --- Its with great sadness I read first about Jorge's demise in the Navhind Times this morning, and just now on the v arious postings of Goanet. I met Jorge everytime he came to Goa. First was the connection of our group GHAG's envolvement in restoration of the Betim Cross which is just outside my balcony. He wrote a long piece in one of the Portuguese magazines in Lisbon. He liked our heritage magazine PARMAL and somehow managed to send him a copy every year. I will really miss him, and my condolences go out to Livia and the family. Ana Maria de Souza-Goswami
[Goanet] Rajan Parrikar Photo Exhibition
If you have not seen the above exhibition, please do not miss it. Its good. Gives you an idea of how beautiful Goa is. It might not be as the photos depicted in another 10 years or so. Exhibition at the Menezes Braganca Inst. till tomorrow evening. Ana Maria de Souza-Goswami
[Goanet] Broadband in Goa
I've had broadband since April 2006 and have had no major problems. If there is a problem I call up Internet and they in form me if theres a problem or not. If you have trouble in being connected, just disconnect your computer and reconnect. I too am connected through Porvorim telephone exchange. If you're facing a major problem with your modem, please call Travess at 2413657 or cell 9860324554. He is good and efficient. Ana Maria de Souza-Goswami
[Goanet] Berta Pereira
Yes, I remember Berta Pereira quite well. Excellant in her culinary skills. Met her daughter Helen after20 years for the inauguration of a Film Appreciation Course conducted by ESG (Entertainmet Society of Goa) in June this year. Heard her mother was very unwell and in a nursing home in Raia. Later also heard she expired. I don't know whether this information is correct or not. Ana Maria de Souza-Goswami
[Goanet] Goan Origin
--- http://www.GOANET.org --- Support growing the reading habit among Goa's next generation of achievers Bookworm Library and Magazine Bluebelle, Tamba Colony, St Inez, Goa Contacts: Tel: +91 9823222665 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] --- Hi Miriam, To get admission at GIM you don't have to be a Goan. Its an All Indian exam and you'll have to pass the written test as well as an interview. Its just like any of the other business schools in India. Ana Maria de Souza-Goswami
[Goanet] Burial vs Cremation
--- http://www.GOANET.org --- Support growing the reading habit among Goa's next generation of achievers Bookworm Library and Magazine Bluebelle, Tamba Colony, St Inez, Goa Contacts: Tel: +91 9823222665 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] --- I agree with Vivian its more hygenic and less traumatic to cremate than bury. After burial, one has to remove the bones and then put it in the family niche. After Vatican Council II, Catholics are allowed to cremate. I know both young and old, who were cremated. As for me I would definitely favour for cremation and my ashes strewn in the Mandovi river in front of my place at Betim.
[Goanet] KONKANI
* G * O * A * N * E * T C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * GARCA BRANCA VACATION ACCOMMODATION LOUTULIM, SOUTH GOA. For RR; modern/clean amenities; serene, healthy and wholesome location Visit http://www.garcabranca.com for details/booking/confirmation. Hi Goanetters, I agree with Miguel fully that we Goans should be able to converse in Konkani. If you are born and brought up in Goa then its easy to speak the language or if you have lived here for many years and have local domestic staff. Goans in Bombay speak Konkani because of the Goan staff. I also agree,Tamilians, Malayalees, Bengalies all speak the language among themselves. Especially the Bengalie, they will never speak in any other language to a fellow Bengalie other than Bengali. I'm a witness to that. A Hindu Goan will speak in Konkani to another Hindu Goan. But, I don;t think a Catholic Goan of a certain economic strata, will speak in Konkani, if they know Portuguese they will sepak it or if they don't its English. Unfortunately, no one spoke to me in Konkani and my first school was in Delhi, so its was English/Hindi, which I'm fluent in both and finished schooling in a boarding school in Ajmer. Knowing Hindi it was easy for me to follow Gujarati and Bengali. Having lived in Gujarat for four years, and you hear only Gujarati around you, its easy to follow the language. In Betim,everyone speaks either English or Hindi, from my local grocer, to the vegetable vendor (from Rajasthan) to the post office personal to my newspaper chap. I think its too late for me to learn the language at this age. I find a lot of young goans who hardly speak the language!!! Ana Maria de Souza-Goswami
