[Goanet] The Charms of Goan Dhobitalao
Eugene, Timothy died some years back. Snowflake is in full swing, at present the only Goan eatery in dhobitalao, so also our friend sportman Irineu. A couple of years back Timothy's children were in the news - the son shot at her sister, luckily she survived. The case is still going on. Fausto On Mon, Mar 7, 2011 at 3:18 AM, Eugene Correia eugene.corr...@gmail.com wrote: Mary D'Mello is frank too in giving out the details of her uncle Joe. I knew him very well. Occassionally, my Snowflake friend would buy feni from him. Many times I drank along with my friend. Marie should remember Lalit Bar, whose owner was a Manglorean who married a Goan. His name was Timothy and he was one of Mumbai's notorious bootlegger. He bought a posh flat in the Nariman Point area. He got shot and lay paralyzed. Not sure if he is still living. He gave Snowflake people lot of trouble as he wanted them to sell the restaurant to him. He lived in the building on the other side of the restaurant. Is this also gossip, dear JC? Probably to you such facts don't matter because to you people who lived in Dhobitalao were depraved and perhaps had no high morality as you possess. Journos like me are not as elitist as you, a doctor. Eugene
[Goanet] Results of Konkani Literary Contest
Results of Konkani Literary Contest The results of the Konkani Literary Contest, 2010 held by Fr. Freddy J. da Costa Memorial Trust is as follows: GROUP A: First Prize :Bhuim-evoilo Sorg - Gõy, Melisha M. D'Costa, Sulcorna Std. VI, Don Bosco Farm High School, Sulcorna. Script : Devanagari Second Prize : Mhojem Gõy, Jeston Fernandes, Sulcorna Std. VI, Don Bosco Farm High School, Sulcorna. Script : Devanagari Group B :First Prize : Dongrachi Apjinn, Delivia E. D'Souza, Assagao. Std. X, Assagao Union High School, Assagao. Script : Devanagari Second Prize Kirachi Apjinn, Riancy M. Mascarenhas, Sulcorna Std. IX, Don Bosco Farm High School, Sulcorna. Script : Devanagari Group C :Only 3 entries were received, but none qualified for any prize. Fr. Jaime Couto, Shri. Soter R. Barreto and Shri. Marcos Gonsalves judged the entries.
[Goanet] Goan Cultural Fest 2011
Goan Cultural Fest 2011 Goan Review Art Foundation (GRAF) the cultural body of the only Konkani-English family magazine The Goan Review, presents Goan Cultural Fest 2011 on 12th. February 2011 (Saturday) at 7.30 p.m at St. Mary's Jr. College Hall, Kalina, Santa Cruz (East), in aid of Our Lady of Egypt Church, Kalina. On 13th. February 2011 (Sunday) at 7.00 p.m, at St. Sebastian Goan High School grounds, (Dabul), Charni Road in aid of St. Francis Xavier Church, Dabul. On 26th. February 2011 (Saturday) at 7.30 p.m. at St. Paul's H. School hall, Dadar East (Parel) in aid of the Society of Our Lady of Piety, (Home for the Aged) Dabul. The highlight of the programme is a Konkani Tiatr 'VANTTE' written by Rio Rosa with traditional side-show of songs, folk dances and Mando-dulpod besides dancing Sessions to the beat of lively Music with lots of Spot Prizes mouth-watering Goan delicacies. For entry passes and further details kindly contact: GRAF Office (Fort): 22630139, Maureen (Dabul): 9820738418, Domnic (Chira Bazar): 9821752011, Roque (Kalina): 9821565205, Berthelino (Kalina): 9820141740, Kalina Parish office(Anthony): 26662680. Derreck Lobo (Parel): 9820342853 and St Paul's Parish office: 24123108 / 24101198
[Goanet] Awards, awards
Eugene, Do you remember the old man D'Costa of those good old days (man in white) of Dhobitalao (Orlando Gomes' friend) who used to give awards to the tiatrists now and then would always pronounce awards as 'haywards'? Fausto Eugene wrote: Just want to know how is this Inacio D'Silva and whether he is giving the awards in his individual capacity. I clicked on the history button on his website and found nothing. Awards, awards, awards the more the better (ha, ha). It's the best way to amuse ourselves. Eugene
[Goanet] From the cradle of Konkani history:4
From the Cradle of Konkani history: 4 What is Historiography? Does it mean writing about only those things of which one is aware? It cannot be denied that Historiography involves a lot of research, a meticulous and painstaking exercise to unearth and bring to light facts which may not all be in the public domain. But, in recent years, the term is being interpreted as an effort to write about only those events and happenings one personally knows, only about persons one likes while ignoring those one does not, and generally blow one's own trumpet. In fact there has been an active attempt to twist history to fit one's own agenda; this is specifically in regard to the history of Konkani language and the Konkani Tiatr. Let us bear in mind that, in effect, what is today being recorded as history is a falsification of History, a diabolical attempt at suppressio veri suggestio falsi. When the next generation comes to use this hodgepodge as reference material and bases its writing on this history could we blame them? Have these historiographers pondered over this aspect? Keeping this in mind, we are bringing out a roll of persons who have sincerely contributed to the progress of Konkani and who have been, deliberately or otherwise, ignored or neglected. We do not rule out the possibility of shortcomings even in this writing of ours. But we are of the firm opinion that facts, in their proper perspective, must be truthfully recorded. Therefore, we humbly request our knowledgeable readers to point these defects and also provide any additional relevant information, in their possession or knowledge, about these personalities so that proper amends could be made. Letters/articles in this regard would be much appreciated. (- F.C.) Dr. F. M. Rebello - 1937 - 1999 Dr. Francisco Menino Rebello, hailing from Chinchinim, Salcete, was born on September 29, 1937. Later in 1975 he established his residence and 'Rebello Hospital Clinic' at Madel, Margao. He was one of the renowned Gynaecologist and Obstreticians in Goa. He participated in the movements for Goa's liberation as well as for retaining Goa as a separate entity. His contribution to the Konkani language is considerable. He was a founder member and staunch worker of Konkani Porjecho Avaz which was established to fight for making Konkani the Official language of Goa. He was an enthusiastic member of Konkani Bhasha Mandal, Goa and served as its Vice-President and as General Secretary. During that time, he has also edited 'Konknni' the annual publication of the Mandal. He was a major participant in the movement and padayatra organized to collect funds for starting a Konkani daily in Roman script. As a result, Goans were fortunate to have NOVEM GOEM the Romi Konkani daily, published from Margao. Right from its inception, Dr. Rebello looked after it like his own child. He has worked behind the scenes and spent several hours and nights in the press. When some unprincipled dealings in the running of its affairs came to light, the culprits bolted. He then took its management and editorship on his own shoulders; he worked singlemindedly for its survival. Besides the above, he has contributed monetarily not only to this paper but also much else; Konkani literature owes him a debt of gratitude. Dr. F. M. Rebello expired suddenly on March 30, 1999. A. Carvalho 1936 - 2008 Anthony Carvalho, alias A. Carvalho from Quepem was a gifted Konkani writer. A seafarer by profession, he sailed the high seas for 35 long years and simultaneously made an enormous contribution to Konkani literature. His first sailing was in 1961 and during the course of that very assignment, he staged his tiatr 'Fottkirem Flory' on the liner M.S. Dunera at the Tibury Docks, London. His poems, short stories and articles have appeared on several Konkani dailies, weeklies and other periodicals. He published his very first book 'Goenchea Gopantlean' in 1977. He has brought out about 15 romances. He would publish at least one opus of his pen after every one or two voyages. 'Inspekttor James Bond', 'Sasnak Tujem', 'Aiz Mhaka Faleam Tuka', 'Gilbert ani Maria' etc. are some of his more celebrated romances. His last publication (in 2004) was 'The World of Birds' in English. It was originally written in Romi Konkani with the title Suknneancho Sonvsar and the same was serialized in Devanagari Konkani by the Konkani daily 'Sunaparant.' Speaking in the context of this book, the renowned Konkani author Prakash Thali referred to Carvalho as as our own version of the legendary Dr Salim Ali. In 1982, he published 'Fuddarache Khambe', a book which was focused on the younger generation. In 1984, he brought out Madd ani Tacho Upeog, an interesting and very useful book of just 20 pages but containing a lot of information and data on and about the coconut tree. Mr. Carvalho stood tall like the coconut tree on the
[Goanet] Lorna Dazzles Mumbaikars
Lorna Dazzles Mumbaikars After a long gap of many decades Goa's Nightingale Lorna enthralled Mumbaikars yesterday at Dinanath Mangeshkar auditorium, Vile Parle, with her melodious voice and nostalgic songs, bringing back the memories of mid 1960s - 'Nouro Mhozo Deuchar'. Directed by Neves Oliveira jointly with Evan Fernandes, the musical show 'Bhangarachem Goem' also featured songs by the popular tiatrists - Succurine, Antonette, Titta, Betty Naz, Emeliano de Borda, Kenny, Carrey, Evan Neves Oliveira, besides pop songs by Konkani Pop Singer Agnelo D'Costa. Goa based talented musician Norman Cardozo backed the show with his scintillating music and he along with his musicians deserves accolades for setting the right moods of the performance. The musical show was interspersed by hilarious interludes by Hortencio Pereira and Rony which sent the audience in spilts of laughter. A three hour Konkani Musical Show worth watching with your family. A show not to be missed, especially by Lorna's fans. Following is the schedule of more shows in Mumbai : 21st. Jan. Shivaji Mandir, Dadar 8.15 p.m. 23rd. Jan. Rang Sharda, Bandra 2.15 p.m. (houseful) 24th. Jan. Tackeray Hall, Borivli, 8.15 p.m. 25th. Jan. Sahitya Sangh, Girgaum, 8.15 p.m. 26th. Jan. Rang Sharda (Repeat), Bandra 2.00 p.m. (Fausto V. da Costa)
[Goanet] Which Sujay Gupta?
Everything changes dear! Varem marta te votten sup dhorunk zai! Punn aiz vareak legit konn ravona ani bhatak/tandllank pasun fenacher varem ghaltat... Mol konnem tori halim kallar pollelam? Fausto Jason Pereira wrote: Is this Gupta same as the one who was spearheding campaign for CIDADE ordinance and had fied 500 karod suit on mining activist Seby? Yesterday Herald carried his interview with Digu? Has his heart changed? Or has Herald changed? Jason
Re: [Goanet] Goanet Digest, Vol 6, Issue 37
An honest politician, India's PM Shri Manmohan Singh, was not voted to power (rather rejected) by our voters. It's madam's goodness that we have him as our PM. This is the state of affairs today and it has come her to stay, until... Fausto Camillo wrote: For those who don't know, Dr. Jack de Sequeira quit politics the day he lost the Santa Cruz constituency seat to Michael Fernandes. Will any of our present day politicians do such a thing? Comment: Thanks for binging back memories of our great selfless goan politicians. But that is history now. Gone are the days where the commandments were taken seriously, 'thou shall not steal' , 'thou shall not covet thy neighbour's wife' and 'thou shall not covet thy neighbours goods'. Today we have talk about 'competitive edge' and 'market share'. Thou shall encroach upon thy neighbours property, thou shall keep thy wife and also enjoy one more, thou shall deceive without getting caught and thou shall be rewarded with the 'Man of the Year'. That is what Goan society has been transformned to, it is called development after liberation. Can we expect this crooked and greedy generation to vote politicians like Dr. Jack Sequeira and others? -Soter
[Goanet] From the Cradle of Konkani history: 3
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From the Cradle of Konkani history: 3
What is Historiography? Does it mean writing about only those things of
which one is aware? It cannot be denied that Historiography involves a lot
of research, a meticulous and painstaking exercise to unearth and bring to
light facts which may not all be in the public domain. But, in recent
years, the term is being interpreted as an effort to write about only those
events and happenings one personally knows, only about persons one likes
while ignoring those one does not, and generally blow one's own trumpet. In
fact there has been an active attempt to twist history to fit one's own
agenda; this is specifically in regard to the history of Konkani language
and the Konkani Tiatr. Let us bear in mind that, in effect, what is today
being recorded as history is a falsification of History, a diabolical
attempt at suppressio veri suggestio falsi. When the next generation comes
to use this hodgepodge as reference material and bases its writing on this
history could we blame them? Have these historiographers pondered over
this aspect?
Keeping this in mind, we are bringing out a roll of persons who have
sincerely contributed to the progress of Konkani and who have been,
deliberately or otherwise, ignored or neglected. We do not rule out the
possibility of shortcomings even in this writing of ours. But we are of the
firm opinion that facts, in their proper perspective, must be truthfully
recorded. Therefore, we humbly request our knowledgeable readers to point
these defects and also provide any additional relevant information, in their
possession or knowledge, about these personalities so that proper amends
could be made. Letters/articles in this regard would be much appreciated.
(- F.C.)
F. J. Martyres - d. 1986
Francis John Martyres alias F. J. Martyres, native of Savantvaddi, held a
high position in GPO, Mumbai. His contribution to Konkani language is
immense. He has functioned as a pillar of Konkani Bhasha Mandal, Mumbai
right from its inception until his death on December 11, 1986. As its
General Secretary for many years, he has conducted all its affairs from his
own home since the Mandal did not have an office of its own. For a very
long time he was the only Catholic pillar of the Konkani movement in Mumbai.
During his tenure as Secretary, and under his direction, Mando Utsav was
organized in 1971 and Kunbi Utsav in 1973.
He was the Chairman of the Reception Committee during the 13th All India
Konkani Sammelan held in Mumbai in 1980 and worked indefatigably for its
resounding success.
Following his sad demise in 1986, the activities of KBM came to a
stand-still. The Mandal was revived in 1992 by J. B. Moraes and the late G.
M. B. Rodrigues with the assistance of Uday Bhembre; it continues to
function till today.
Martyres had researched all the Konkani publications from Mumbai and had
compiled a lot of invaluable data thereon. The same was borrowed for
reference by a Konkani literateur who later published it under his own name
without the permission of Martyres. Martyres was deeply saddened by this
incident. He had also collected a large number of Konkani books which, his
family members inform, were donated to the University of Mumbai after his
death.
Fr. Caetano Lobo, sdb
Fr. Caetano Lobo, sdb hailed from Colvale, Bardez. He was a saintly Salesian
priest who has served the Konkani language for several years. While he was
editor of the Konkani weekly 'Aitarachem Vachop' through this organ he
promoted and encouraged many youngsters to write in Konkani, who later
became celebrated Konkani writers. Besides contributing articles to Don
Bosco's Madonna, Aitarachem Vachop, V. Ixtt etc., he also wrote for the The
Goa Times weekly. His series of articles under the title Don Bosco-chi
Maim ani Saibinn appeared there for a long time and was awaited avidly by
its readers. Similarly he has brought out a booklet dedicated to the
Devotion to Our Lady.
One could rightly say that this entire Lobo family from Colvale was engaged
in the service to Konkani language and the society in general. Belarmino
Lobo, brother of Fr. Caetano, was a veteran Konkani author. He has
considerable writing in Konkani to his credit, being a contributor to V.Ixtt
and Aitarachem Vachop; similarly he has brought out a few Konkani
publications. Right from the Portuguese days, the family has been
conducting a private school in
[Goanet] From The Cradle of Konkani History_2
From the Cradle of Konkani history: 2 What is Historiography? Does it mean writing about only those things of which one is aware? It cannot be denied that Historiography involves a lot of research, a meticulous and painstaking exercise to unearth and bring to light facts which may not all be in the public domain. But, in recent years, the term is being interpreted as an effort to write about only those events and happenings one personally knows, only about persons one likes while ignoring those one does not, and generally blow one's own trumpet. In fact there has been an active attempt to twist history to fit one's own agenda; this is specifically in regard to the history of Konkani language and the Konkani Tiatr. Let us bear in mind that, in effect, what is today being recorded as history is a falsification of History, a diabolical attempt at suppressio veri suggestio falsi. When the next generation comes to use this hodgepodge as reference material and bases its writing on this history could we blame them? Have these historiographers pondered over this aspect? Keeping this in mind, we are bringing out a roll of persons who have sincerely contributed to the progress of Konkani and who have been, deliberately or otherwise, ignored or neglected. We do not rule out the possibility of shortcomings even in this writing of ours. But we are of the firm opinion that facts, in their proper perspective, must be truthfully recorded. Therefore, we humbly request our knowledgeable readers to point these defects and also provide any additional relevant information, in their possession or knowledge, about these personalities so that proper amends could be made. Letters/articles in this regard would be much appreciated. (- F.C.) Fr. Casmiro D'Mello (1932 -) Fr. Casmiro D'Mello hailing from Saligao was born in 1932. After joining the Priesthood, he has served the Archdiocese of Bombay for several decades. He has now retired to his native Saligao. His love for Konkani language is intense. He has worked indefatigably to spread this love among the Konkani populace of Bombay. In the ten years between 1961 and 1971, he officiated as the editor of Udentichem Nokhetr when the official editor Fr. Marcelino Remedios (also from Saligao) was away in England. During this period, he also raised the sales and also the readership of the periodical. As a publisher, he has brought out several valuable Konkani books at his own cost. Among these one can count Konkani guru Prof. Joaquim Antonio Fernandes' Konknni Nadxastr and Gõychem Xetkamot as well as the enthusiastic author Edward Guido Souza's (Paitona, Salvador do Mundo) Vachop Rikamea Vellar. Many Konkani writers have been helped generously by Fr. Casmiro to bring their works to light. Besides the Udentichem Nokhetr weekly, Fr. Casmiro has also contributed regularly to other Konkani periodicals like Aitarachem Vachop. Dor Mhoineachi Rotti, The Goan Review and Gulab. Fr. Alloysius Da Cruz, S.J. 1909-1991 Another Jesuit priest who has contributed in some measure to Konkani literature was Fr. Alloysius Da Cruz who was born on May 4, 1909 in Rannoi ward, Aldona where he was popularly known as Anton. He studied for priesthood at the Rachol Seminary, and on being ordained he joined the Jesuit Society within 8 months. As a Jesuit priest, he worked in the Belgaum Province. Between 1950-55, he was the Principal of St. Paul's High School, Belgaum. Many Goans who had left Goa at the time of the Inquisition in the Sixteenth century are settled in the Belgaum Province. They spoke pure Konkani; their language was free from any Portuguese influence. Fr. Da Cruz visited the homes of such people and garnered chaste Konkani words. Using such words, he later composed hymns. Some of the hymns composed by him and included in Gayonancho Jhelo are 'Somia Jezu Ie Tum Ie', 'Prabhu Jezu', 'Suadik Tujem Nanv', 'Tum Ietai, Tum Ietai', 'Jezu Tujem Nanv', etc. Fr. Da Cruz left for his heavenly abode on July 26, 1991. Philip R Vaz Hailing from Assolna, Salcete, Philip R. Vaz studied at Mater Dei School, Saligao and later joined St. Xavier's College, Bombay. At the M.A. examination he earned the Gold Medal of the University of Bombay. He was always proud of the fact that he bagged the Gold medal after living and studying in the village club; very often he publicly alluded to this fact. He occupied high positions in several departments of the Government of Bombay ending his career as Joint Secretary in the Government of Maharashtra. In his free time, Vaz would write articles in Konkani. Through his regular column Zag Porjemodem in The Goa Times he would air the problems faced by the people. After him, the same column in The Goa Times was continued by Felix P. da Cruz alias Anand Kristdas. Vaz had two other famous Goans as classmates in St. Xavier's College: Cancer Specialist Dr. Ernest
[Goanet] Who is Soter Barreto?
Soter R. Barreto (1944 - ) Soter Renato Barreto, amcho dirgh-kallacho sangati borovpi, mull Bannavlecho ganvkar, 22-04-1944 hea disak Moddganvam zolmolo. Bhurgeponninch Aitarachem Vachop hea nemalleantlean taka Romi lipintlean boroilolê Konknni bhaxechem ginean mell'llem. Lisevachem 5vem vors pas korun tannim Mumboi Vidyapitthachi B.A. podvi melloili. L.l.B. chem xikop suru kel'lem tem purnn korunk pavle nant. Lab. Tech. Kurs korun Gõy serkarachea Bholaiki khateant unninch 40 vorsam vavrun, atam bospagari zaleat. Sorgest Feliciobabachê prernnek ani ut'tejonak lagun tannem Konknni borovpachi survat 1962 vorsa keli, ord-xenkddobhor ti sotot chalu dovorli ani azun kriyaxil asa. Vividh vixoyancher lekh, nibondh, kotha, kothika, ani her toranche sahityoprokar tannim hatall'lleat. Feliciobabachea Goencho Sad satalleant survat korun, fuddem Loksad disallem, Sot, Divtti, Novem Goem, Goencho Avaz, Vavraddeancho Ixtt hancher boroilam. Gulab, The Goan Review, hancher sabar vorsam savn tachem borop neman uzvadda yet asa. Vorsavollicho Goencho Avaz hacho sabar vorsam karbhari sompadpi mhunn vavr kela. Halinsorak Sunaparant disallem ani Jaag, Konkan Times, Umalle, Konkann Daiz, Fulam hea nemalleancher borop kelam ani korta. Gõyche Akaxvannicher zaitem borop korun vitrailam. Gõychea Konkani Bhasha Mandal hacho sorvkall vangddi asun tachê karbhari somiticho vangddi ani Sorchittnnis zaun vavurleat. 2007 vorsacho Gulab Ut'tom' Konknni Boroinnar, KBM hacho 2007-ntlo Seva Puroskar, KBM-cho 2009-ntlo Potrkarita Puroskar him inamam tankam favo zaleant. Soterbab Barreto is a renowned Konkani litterateur. A regular contributor to Gulab The Goan Review. Incidentally his name does not feature in the history of Konkani literature. Fausto Augusto wrote: Flipping through the Konkani 'Jaag' which is a monthly published in the Devanagari script and currently edited by Madhavi Sardessai (in the past Ravindra Kelekar used to be the editor), I came across a poem by one Soter Barreto which I liked entitled, 'Avoichem Naksheo'. Without his permission I'll transcribe it into the Roman script (incidentally, regarding which, I am unstudied so those who follow certain standards may kindly pardon me if there are errors). Avoin babdean Hanchean khatir Raandpan sosun Aapleo naksheo Zhoroileo Hanei mat Jivitbhor Aapleo naksheo Phakt rangaileo A more or less word for word translation would be: Poor mother Because of them Tolerated widowhood Her finger nails She wore out But they All their lives Their nails They just painted I think this neat little poem could be enjoyed by a larger audience if it is trans-created. Here is my two paisa worth attempt: Fingernails Poor Mama Never had Fingernails Worth writing home about As she endured widowhood. She wore those nails out Slaving for Them. They On the other hand Spent all their lives Polishing their own nails Brilliantly! Cheers Augusto
[Goanet] Who is Soter Barreto?
Fredbab, Prof. Borges babanche xere anik ekdam matxe chint diun vachunk magtam. Fausto Fred wrote: Dear Prof Borges, I think you're bringing Devanagari-versus-Romi politics into the debate. To my mind, the issue is that Konkani deserves to be promoted. In all its forms, dialects and scripts. (To do this, we do not have to cut at the roots of English usage in Goa either, as protagonists of Konkani who send their children to English medium schools acknowledge in practice.) I appreciate Augusto's post... whatever the script and dialect politics, we do need more translations (and also language learning tools), when it comes to all languages -- more so Konkani. FN Frederick Noronha :: +91-9822122436 :: +91-832-2409490 On 8 December 2010, Sebastian Borges wrote: Dear friends Augusto's post makes it obvious that, despite belonging to the Goan Catholic community, he does not read Konkani in the Roman script; and he is certainly not an exception!
[Goanet] Diwali issue of The Goan Review
Diwali Issue of The Goan Review The Diwali special (November-December) issue of Mumbai's Only Konkani-English bi-monthly The Goan Review edited by Fausto V. da Costa has hit the news stands. The main features in this issue are: Diwali: Festival of Light and the celebration of World Konkani Day in Mumbai. Besides these main features thought-provoking articles by the stalwarts - John Aguiar's 'Dhorm Ani Somaz' Felix P da Cruz's 'Gõychi Zomin Bilddorank Duddvam-Min' Willy Goes' 'Self Made Man' Gualdalupe Dias' 'Axavadi Jivit Khoreanich Sundor' Eusebio Gomes' 'Budhvont Porikxa' , Vincy Quadros' 'Novo Vichear' and the editorial 'Gõykara, Ken'na Utt'ttholo?' in the Konkani section and 'Man verus nature Marathon. (Domnick Rodrigues), 'Song of Goa' (Dr. Jose Pereira), 'History of Konkani Literature' (F.C.), Goa News Round Up etc. in the Englsih Section. The issue priced at Rs. 15/- per copy is available at the regular outlets in Mumbai and Goa. For details and annual subscription you may contact the publisher on 9821228684. The Goan Review hacho Divali Ank bahir sorlo Mumboichem ekuch segit 23 vorsam ekui khondd nastana uzvaddak yevpi Konknni-Inglix du-masik The Goan Review hacho Divallecho ank bhair sorlo. Hea ankant Divalli ani Mummboint Konknni dis somorombhnni hea vixoyancher xins kotha asat. Xivai 'Dhorm Ani Somaz' (John Aguiar), 'Gõychi Zomin Bilddorank Duddvam-Min' (Felix P da Cruz), 'Self Made Man' (Willy Goes), 'Axavadi Jivit Khoreanich Sundor' (Guadalupe Dias), 'Budhvont Porikxa' (Eusebio Gomes), 'Novo Vichear' (Vincy Quadros) ani ogrlekh 'Gõykara, Ken'na Utt'ttholo?' adi. heo kotha Konkani vibhagant, zalear 'Man verus nature Marathon. (Domnick Rodrigues), 'Song of Goa' (Dr. Jose Pereira), 'Who Am I?' (Lee Ann Fernandes), 'History of Konkani Literature' (F.C.), Goa News Round Up etc. Inglix vibhagant aspavtat. Ho ank 15 rupiank sogleam svatancher vikrek asa. Odhik mahiti khatir ani vorgonni khatir sompork sadoum ieta uvzaddavpea lagim hea ankddear: 9821228684. _/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/ _/ _/ 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] From The Cradle of Konkani History_1
From the Cradle of Konkani history: 1 Fausto V. da Costa What is Historiography? Does it mean writing about only those things of which one is aware? It cannot be denied that Historiography involves a lot of research, a meticulous and painstaking exercise to unearth and bring to light facts which may not all be in the public domain. But, in recent years, the term is being interpreted as an effort to write about only those events and happenings one personally knows, only about persons one likes while ignoring those one does not, and generally blow one's own trumpet. In fact there has been an active attempt to twist history to fit one's own agenda; this is specifically in regard to the history of Konkani language and the Konkani Tiatr. Let us bear in mind that, in effect, what is today being recorded as history is a falsification of History, a diabolical attempt at suppressio veri suggestio falsi. When the next generation comes to use this hodgepodge as reference material and bases its writing on this history could we blame them? Have these historiographers pondered over this aspect? Keeping this in mind, we are bringing out a roll of persons who have sincerely contributed to the progress of Konkani and who have been, deliberately or otherwise, ignored or neglected. We do not rule out the possibility of shortcomings even in this writing of ours. But we are of the firm opinion that facts, in their proper perspective, must be truthfully recorded. Therefore, we humbly request our knowledgeable readers to point these defects and also provide any additional relevant information, in their possession or knowledge, about these personalities so that proper amends could be made. Letters/articles in this regard would be much appreciated. Prof. Armando Menezes (1902-1983) Prof. Armando Menezes was an eminent son of Goa. He was an Educationist extraordinaire. Born in Divar, Goa on 11th May, 1902, he contributed immensely to the field of education. As a teacher, he shouldered several responsibilities with distinction. He was Professor of English both at Bombay and Dharwad. He was a Principal of a College too. His contribution to the field of Konkani language is enormous. After the Liberation of Goa, the Government of India appointed him Member secretary of the Goa Education Commission. Based on the recommendations of this Commission, the Government of India conferred a special status on the regional language of Goa. Prof. Menezes was a co-founder of the Konkani Bhasha Mandal, Bombay in association with Shenoy Goembab, Fr. H.O.Mascarenhas, Bakibab Borkar, Adv. Madhav Manjunath Shanbhag etc. And in 1942, he became its first President . The same year Prof. Armando functioned as the President of the Third Session of the All India Konkani Conference which was held first time in Bombay wherein Shenoy Goembab functioned as the Chairman of the Reception Committee. Prof. Menezes was the father of the noted writer George Menezes. He expired in Mumbai on 2nd June 1983. Valerian Cardinal Gracias (1900-1978) Hailing from Goa's Dramapur village in Salcete, Valerian Gracias was born at Karachi on October 23, 1900. He went on to become the first Indian Archbishop of Bombay on December 4, 1950; then on Jan. 12, 1953, he became the first Indian to be anointed Cardinal. He was awarded Padma Vibushan in 1966. The Goregaon Seminary, which celebrates it's golden jubilee this year, is one of his dreams that came to fruition. He has voluminous literature in English to his credit; he has also edited some periodicals. Cardinal Gracias Speaks and To Revive Old Memories are two of his well-known works. He was an accomplished orator and preacher. In order to hear his sermons, people would secure their seats even one hour in advance. Crowds would throng to his Three Hours' Agony on every Good Friday. His contribution to Konkani literature is immense. He had great love for his mother tongue. He would end his Good Friday sermon in English at Cross maidan with a 15 minutes long oration in Konkani. He would not only attend tiatrs but also encourage the artistes by personally meeting them. He once told C. Alvares that social and moral messages are conveyed to the people through tiatrs more easily than through priests' sermons. Cardinal Gracias had great affection for Dor Mhoineachi Rotti. In 1950-51, he brought the periodical and its editor, Fr. Elias D'Souza from Karachi to Bombay. But the Rotti could not be run officially with Fr. Elias as the editor because he was a Portuguese citizen. Therefore, Msgr. Orfino de Sa was named the de jure editor whereas the de facto editor continued to be Fr. Elias. He also encouraged Konkani-knowing seminarians to write for Rotti. Fr. Elias became very sick. He did recover from a grievous illness, but he did nor regain his original vigour. He was medically advised not to undertake onerous duties. Thus
[Goanet] November issue of Gulab
November issue of Gulab hits the stands The November issue of the popular Konkani monthly Gulab is on sale. The issue dedicated to the Saint of the gutters - Mother Teresa - features the saintly life and charity work of the beatified nun. Mhozo Noman - Madar Terezak (Late Fr. Freddy J. da Costa), Madar Teresa - 100 Vorsant Bhitor Sortana (Soter Barreto) and Madar Tereza : Dublleancho Adhar (Vincy Quadros). This issue also features the interview with the veteran of the Konkani stage Anil Kumar who comments on the progress of the Konkani Tiatr , Aiz Konknni tiatrachem sudharop mhollear vhoddleo jahirati ghalop ani tiatr toyar nastana vosre 'book' korop, hench sudharop; mhonnje Kolakaranchi nodor dates-incher, apleak konnache chodd show mellttolle, Gulab aslo salutes the ex-union cabinet minister and Commissioner for NRI Affairs Eduardo Faleiro on his 70th birthday in the article 'Gõykarancho Ek Foler - Eduardo Faleiro' besides the regular features - Short Story, Poetry, Tiatr/CD reviews and history of Konkani literature. For details kindly contact: 022-22630139, 9821228684 or email:gulabm...@sancharnet.in Novembr Mhoineacho Gulab ful'lo. Goenchem Ekuch Rongit Mhoinallem Gulab hacho Novembr mhoineacho ank bhair sorlo. Kolkottachi gottoranchi Santinn Madr Tereza hankam bhettoilolea hea khas ankant Madr Terezachea xegunni jivitacher ani doyallponnachea vauracher uzvadd ghalpacho yotn kela - Mhozo Noman - Madar Terezak (Late Fr. Freddy J. da Costa), Madar Teresa - 100 Vorsant Bhitor Sortana (Soter Barreto) and Madar Tereza : Dublleancho Adhar (Vincy Quadros). Aiz Konknni tiatrachem sudharop mhollear vhoddleo jahirati ghalop ani tiatr toyar nastana vosre 'book' korop, hench sudharop; mhonnje Kolakaranchi nodor dates-incher, apleak konnache chodd show mellttolle, oxem Konknni palkacho tejixtt digdorxok Anil Kumar Gulabak dil'le khas mulakhotint mhonntta. Hea ankar Goycho adlo khasdar ani Rajya montri Eduardo Faleiro hanchea 70vea vorsa nimitan tannem Goykaram khatir kel'lea vauracher ek dhanvti nodor - 'Gõykarancho Ek Foler - Eduardo Faleiro'. Hache xivay mottvi kanni, kovita, vicharvont lekh, tiatr-siddincho vimorso, Konknni Sahityeacho itihas adi borpam hea ankant aspavtat. Odhik mahiti khatir sompork korat - 022 22630139, 9821228684 vo email:gulabm...@sancharnet.in _/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/ _/ _/ 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] Konkani Proverbs (3)
Fr. Ivo baban dil'leo mhonn'nnyo nitt ritin ghalpacho yotn kela, xikovpacho yotn kela oxem mat chintchem nhoi. Fausto Hanv chor zalear bailecho bhavui chor Hanv boro zalear ganv boro, hanv chor zalear ganv chor. Nhidlo ani melo monis sarko. Hata voilem tantim ani udharachi kombi. Rup anjeachem kornneo devcharacheo. Yetolo devchar, kollttolo sonvsar. Farank devchar legun bhiyeta. Duddu asa thoim devchar asa. Munnko devchar tujer bosla (hem somzonk na) Kazulo uzo dista mhonnllear kamak yeta? Zogzogta titlem-i bhangar nhoi. Erondd vaddlear patti zata? Dali vhoddi, sagvad thoddi. Vhodd ghor, pokoll vanso. Bhorpyache (?) lag zhuzak upkaronant. Kupache fator godd zalear kole sanddttole? Bhonkta tem sunnem chabona, ani zhankta to monis vaitt korunk pavona. Inglixman bolsant xenn. (hi mhonn'nni Mons. Dalgado-chea pustokar aspavta? Uddtta to buddta. Fausto Ivo wrote: Konkani Proverbs (3) Apunn tsor zalyar, bayletso bhavuy tsor Hanv boro zalyar, ganv boro; hanv tsor zalyar, ganv tsor Nidlo ani melo munis sarko Hata voylem tantim ani udharachi kombi Rup anjyachem, kornnyo devtsarachyo Yetolo devchtsar, kollotlo sounsar Pharank devtsar legun bhiyeta Dudd asa thoym devtsar asa Munnko devtsar tujer bosla Kazulo uzo dista mhullyar kamak yeta? Zhogzhogta iylrym bhsngst noy Erondd vaddhlyar patthi zata? Dali vhoddi, saguvat thoddi Vhodd ghor, pokol vanso Bhorpyache lag zuzak upkaro nant Kupache fator godd zalyar, kole sanddtole? Ghonkta tem sunnem tsabo na, ani zhankta to monis vaytt korunk pavo na Englishman bolsant xenn Uddta to buddta
[Goanet] October issue of Gulab hits the stands
October issue of Gulab hits the stands The October issue of the popular Konkani monthly Gulab is on sale. The issue dedicated to the Konkani Pasha the late Ravindra bab Kelekar features the Konkani personality and his work in the field of Konkani literature through the cover story features contributed by the Konkani stalwarts Dilip Borkar (Koddu Okhdacho Ghontt), Vincy Quadros (Ravindra: Vicharxoktichem Bhanddar), Soter R Barreto (Ravindrabab - Mhaka Disla Toso) and John M Alfonso (Ravindrabab Omor Urum!), besides the editorial 'Ek Sandi Jinn, Mhan Vichear'. This issue also features interviews of Fr. Conceicao D'Silva, parish priest of Carambolim Sonvsarachea konnxea-konnxeamni padri ekdom' boro vaur kortat dekhun tancher fator poddttat. and the pearl of the Konkani stage Annie Quadros 'Eka kolakaran aplea patracho kholayen obheas korunk zai. besides the regular features - Short Story, Poetry, Tiatr/CD reviews and history of Konkani literature. For details kindly contact: 022-22630139, 9821228684 or email:gulabm...@sancharnet.in Otubr Mhoineacho Gulab ful'lo. Goenchem Ekuch Rongit Mhoinallem Gulab hacho Otubr mhoineacho ank bhair sorlo. Konknni Pasha sorgest Ravindra bab Kelekar hankam bhettoil'lea hea ankant hê mhan veoktichi ani tannim Gõy ani Konknni Sahityik mollar kel'lea uchara bhailea vaurachi mahiti lovkik borovpi Dilip Borkar (Koddu Okhdacho Ghontt), Vincy Quadros (Ravindra: Vicharxoktichem Bhanddar), Soter R Barreto (Ravindrabab - Mhaka Disla Toso) ani John M Alfonso (Ravindrabab Omor Urum!), te xivay ogrlekh 'Ek Sandi Jinn, Mhan Vichear' hea borpamni bariksannin dil'li melltta. Hea ankant don mulakhoti asat - Fr. Conceição D'Silva, Kormollecho Padr Vigar Sonvsarachea konnxea-konnxeamni padri ekdom' boro vaur kortat dekhun tancher fator poddttat , ani Konknni palkachem motim' Annie Quadros 'Eka kolakaran aplea patracho kholayen obheas korunk zai. Hache xivay mottvi kanni, kovita, vicharvont lekh, tiatr-siddincho vimorso, Konknni Sahityeacho itihas adi borpam hea ankant aspavtat. Odhik mahiti khatir sompork korat - 022 22630139, 9821228684 vo email:gulabm...@sancharnet.in
[Goanet] Some reasons why more Goans can't speak Konkani ; possible solution
If not for the love of Konkani atleast do it in order to achieve state mourning in Goa... Fausto Stephen Fernandes wrote: SO MANY YEARS I AM WRITTING ABOUT GOA CHANNEL IN WORLDWIDE GOANS, HOW MANY MP CHANGE IN SO MANY YEARS, WHO CARE FOR US , WE ONLY LOOKING NEWS ON NEWS PAPER, I REQUEST SIR, SHANTARAM, BAB SRIPAD OUR NORTH MP FRANCISCO SARDINHA SOUTH MP, PASS THIS TWO THINGS ROMAN SCRIPT IN KONKANI GOA CHANNEL IN WORLDWIDE. MAKE A SHAME TO ALL EX- MP WHO WAS SLEEPING IN PARLIMAENT SO MANY YEARS. DO SOME THING FOR GOANS DONT FILL YOUR POCKET ONLY , DO SOMETHING TO GOANS, WE WILL GIVE YOU STATE MOUNING IN GOA STATE. YOUR FELLOW GOANS KONKANI LOVER STEPHEN FERNANDES MUSCAT/DIVAR, GOA
[Goanet] DR. RAVINDRA KELEKAR: KONKNNICHI JYOT PALOVLI
Vincy baban sorgest Ravindra mama vixim boroilam tem tokhnnay korpa sarkem, tori 'Xennoy Goybab ani Mons. Sebastiao Rudolf Dalgado hanche fattlean Ravindrababachem nanv yeta,' hem mhonnop yogya thorta kai? Tache modim anikui mhan Goykar soron gel'le osle vollerint boschenant?. Dusrem mhonnlear mhoje mahiti pormonnem jem kitem hanv zannam te vixim ek khulaso kortam: Zori Ravindra mama romi lipint boroitale, tori Tullxi tannem romi lipint nirmunk na. Hi Ravindra mamachi novlika sorgest Felicio bab Cardozan romi lipint lipeontor kel'li ani Sogest Fr. Freddy J. da Costa hannim uzvaddak haddloli. Hea pustokachea 'Don Utram' hachea khal boroil'lim Ravindra Kelekar mamachim him kaim bhognnam asat: ... he novlikent chintrail'lim mon'xam Goenchinch aslim - ani mhoje pillgeche vollkichim aslim - torui tim Hindunchea Goeantlim. ...Kaim itihasik opghatank lagun eka Goeant don Goeam - ek hindunchem ani ek kristanvanchem - ekameka xezra, punnun vegllim vegllim jiyet ail'lim ami polletat. Donui Goeam ekamekank sarkim vollkotat kai kitem, mhaka dubhav asa. Punnun, Fr. Freddy J. da Costa ani bab Felicio Cardoso hanche porikxent hi novlika pas zalea. Ani dogui Romi Konknnichea sonvsarak bes bore vollkhotat. Hache voilean Romi sonvsarak hi novlika apli zorui disli na torui porki dischi na oxi ek ast monant udelea. Ti khori zanv mhunn magtam. Konknni somaz vegllea vegllea sonvsarant vaddun gela. To je meren 'ek bhas, ek lipi, ek sahit'ya hea sutan apnnak bandun gheuncho na te meren Romintlim pustokam Nagrint ani Nagrintlim Romint (Tech bhaxen Kon'nodd lipintlim Nagrint ani Romint ani Nagrintlim ani Romintlim Kon'nodd lipint) ghalun amche veglle veglle sonvsar ekamekak lagim haddpacho vaur amkam korchoch poddttolo. To khub gorjecho ani khub mhotvacho... Dev borem korum. Fausto V. da Costa Vincy Quadros wrote: Borovpant satotyo dovrunk zai hem tornatteank ek udahoronn ghalun dilem. Hache voilean tachi protibha ani bhaxevoilem probhutv disun yeta. Chodd mhotvachem mhollear tannem Konknniche Romi lipint legit sahitya nirmilem. 1971 vorsa boroiloli ?Tulsi? hi novlika tannech 1995 vorsa Romi lipint utraili. Tacho potrkaritentlo vavr titloch mhotvacho. Xennoy G?ybab ani Mons. Sebastiao Rudolf Dalgado hanche fattlean Ravindrababachem nanv yeta. Tannem aplem purai jivit G?yam khatir ani Konknni khatir orponn kelem mhollear otitay zaunchina. To G?y suttke loddeant aslo. To Opinion Poll loddeant aslo. Konknni hi svotontr bhas mhunn pottoun divpak to vavurlo. Konknni G?ychi rajbhas korunk tannem margdorxon kelem. G?y rajya zavpak tannem yogdhan dilem. Konknni 8ve vollerint ghalunk tannem margdorxon kelem. Mhunn taka Konknni chollvollicho Pitamah mhunnlo. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 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] Massive downpour of rain failed to dampen GRAF's 'World Konkani Day' celebration in Mumbai
Massive downpour of rain failed to dampen GRAF's 'World Konkani Day' celebration in Mumbai The World Konkani Day 2010 was commemorated by GRAF (Goan Review Art Foundation) on 29th August 2010 at Antonio D'Souza High School, Byculla, Mumbai. Renowned Konkani litterateur and winner of the Sahitya Academy award Mrs. Sheela Kolambkar speaking as the chief guest on the occasion highlighted the various development of the Konkani language and said that the five scripts of Konkani should unite the Konkanis as the five fingers of a fist to come together unitedly and work towards the progress of the language. She also made a mention of Fr. H O Mascarenhas who worked tirelessly to raise the standard of the language then, and complimented Shetgaonkar the young director of the Konkani film 'Poltoddcho Monis' for taking Konkani to greater heights internationally. Konkani activist and entrepreneur, Shri Lawrence D' Souza and President of the Federation of All Goan Clubs, Felix Dias were the guests of honour in the distinguished presence of Shri Gerson da Cunha of AGNI and Rev. Fr. Francis Ramesh, patron of Mandd Sobhann. President of GRAF Fausto V. da Costa in his introductory speech said that although it's 18 years since Konkani has been included in the 8th schedule of the Indian constitution the progress of Konkani has been very slow because people are slowly moving away from Konkani. We tend to use the language commercially rather than making use of it in our day to day lives. In spite of this Konkani has been able to reach this level of success only because of the contribution of a few dedicated persons where as the general public is hardly bothered about this, he further lamented. He also advised the gathering that instead of getting rid of the clubs - the unique heritage of our ancestors - by selling them, we should explore ways of saving them for the generation next.. A minute silence was observed in honour of the doyen of Konkani literature late Ravindra Kelekar and other departed souls. Konkani writer and Tiatrist Mr Peter Vaz de Chandor and Social worker Jeetendra Lotliker were felicitated during the function for their yeoman service to the society and the Konkani language. The Goan Review's Man of the Year 2009-10 - Mr Roque Gonsalves was also honoured with the Goan Review Rolling trophy and a purse at the hands of the chief guest. Konkani Tiatr 'Vantte' written by Rio Rosa was the highlight of the day in the cultural programme that followed. The mando was nostalgic of Goa and so were the Portuguese dance by the children and the mando danced by the adults. Hymn to our patron St Francis Xavier brought the cultural programme to an end. There was not a single moment for the people to think of anything else but what next. In short the audience wanted some more if not for the rain gods playing the spoil sport and time running out. None the less the young and the old joined the dancing sessions. What can be Goan gathering without xacuti, sorpatel and pulao? The crowd enjoyed the mouth water treat till the end. (Renato Pereira) * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 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] Konkani Stalwart Ravindra bab Kelekar No more
Great Konkani litterateur and recipient of Jnanpith Award Ravindr Kelekar bab passed away today. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 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] GRAF celebrates World Konkani Day in Mumbai
World Konkani Day - 2010 Goan Review Art Foundation (GRAF) the cultural body of the popular Konkani-English bi-monthly The Goan Review celebrates the World Konkani Day 2010 at Antonio D'Souza High School Hall, Byculla, Mumbai on Sunday 29th August, 2010 at 7.00 p.m. Renowned Konkani litterateur and Sahitya Akademy award winner Smt. Sheela Kolambkar will grace the occasion as the Chief Guest and address the gathering while Konkani activist and social worker Shri Lawrence D'Souza and President of the Federation of all Goan Clubs Felix Dias will be the guests of honour. World Konkani Day is being celebrated in recognition of Konkani as one of the national languages of the country. This year, August 20, commemorates the 18th anniversary of inclusion of Konkani in the eighth schedule of the Indian Constitution. This great day will be celebrated with a brief talk on the several achievements of the Konkani language followed by cultural items highlighting rich traditional culture of the Konkanis, consisting of play 'Vantte', Mando-dulpod, folk dance, Dancing sessions with lots of spot prizes and mouth-watering Konkan Culinary delicacies. The stress of this year's celebration is on the many clubs (kudd) of the Goans Mangaloreans in Mumbai, which are slowly becoming extinct. Prominent Konkani personalities who have rendered yeoman service to Konkani language, art and culture will be felicitated at this function. For further details and entry passes kindly contact GRAF Office: 22630139, Jack of All Stall, Byculla, 23725963, Eutiquio D'Souza (Umarkhadi): 9870404573, Maureen (Chira Bazar): 9820738418, Robert Colaco (Byculla): 9820451940. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 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/
Re: [Goanet] Goanet Digest, Vol 5, Issue 873
Comdeian Philip of Kuwait? JoeGoaUk wrote: Please identify this Tiatrist ? http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauktiatr5/4901437401/sizes/z/
[Goanet] Konkani Literary Contest
GRAF's Konkani Literary Contest-2010 Goan Review Art Foundation [GRAF] the cultural body of the popular Konkani-English bi-monthly The Goan Review is organizing its Annual Konkani Literary Contest. This Konkani writing contest is in the roman script only and in two categories as follows and is open to all:- A. Essay . Minimum 1200 words. B. Short Story. Minimum 1500 words. Subject / Topic - choice of the writer. 1.. One contestant may participate in both categories but only one entry per category is permitted. 2.. Both categories will carry 1st and 2nd prizes each respectively. 3.. Entries should be on Foolscap paper leaving adequate margin and in clear handwriting or typed only on one side of the paper. 4.. On the first page only the title of the feature should be written. Name and other details of the contestant to be written on separate sheet of paper as follows: a) Name address, b) title, c) contact no., d) date of birth, e) Signature of the contestant. 5.. The envelope containing the entry should be marked GRAF Literary Contestand along with the contestant's passport size photograph should be sent to the following address so as to reach before the 31st July 2008: The Goan Review, 14, Nafees Chambers, 121/123 Mody Street, Fort, Mumbai-400 001. Tel. (022) 22630139 6.. Decision of the judges will be final and binding on all. No further correspondence whatsoever in this regard will be entertained. Fausto V. da Costa President
[Goanet] Konkani adages...
Joel baban utram odik nitt ritin boroileant. Punn... Dongra-voilim fulam Dev *ximpta*. hi... Dongravoilim zhaddam Dev ximpta Oxi ti mhonn'nni, oxem mhaka dista. Ani ek mhonn'nni: Tempa pormonem matheak kurponnem punn fattlea V. Ixttachea ankar Pri. Nevel Gracias mathallo boroita Tempa pormonnem matheak kurbonnem. Kurbonnem khoim savn ailem khobor na. Tiatrist, tiatranche mathalle nitt boroinant mhunn Pri. Nevel boroita tem hatun spoxtt zata. Anik ek mhonn'nni Brazinho Soares babachea 'Oparincho Jhelo' pustokar survatekuch ghannailea, punn Soares baban nhoi, punn 'self-styled' Konknni nivllavpi chittnisan. Ti mhollear: Andhlleanchim gorvam Dev rakhta oxem aslem tem Adleanchim gorvam Dev rakhta' oxem korun soddlam. Hi got 'vollkhota' ani 'voddkita' mhonnttat tantli koxi. Atam Floriano bab 'Paltadocho Munis' hea mathalleant 'Paltadacho' hem utor sarkem na mhunn cheorcha choloita thoinch aslo, Junache 13ver Herald-achea masik bhagant Christina Viegas-acho ek pavsa voir lekh asa, zacho mathallo 'Pad re Pavsa, Pad re Pad...' oso boroila. Borem zalem he pavtt pavsachi survat ghosghoxeamni zali mhonn na zalear pad mhonnlole kodden pavs padon vochot mhonn bhirant asli. Fausto Joel wrote: Hi Fred, If there is a chance, some changes could be effected in the spelling of some of the Konknni words: Dongra-voilim fulam Dev *ximpta*. Moddvollachem sunnem *nhoi *ghorchem, nhoi *ghantt*achem. Dha zannancho sangat korcho *nhoi*, koroddachea ujeak *xekchem* nhoi. Regards. Joel.
[Goanet] Aum Saiba.... via Toronto !
A good try with the whites and according to me there is no harm in variations. Variations-ache votin sangchem hi dekhnni Goykar, Mongllurkar ani hindi sinemamni veg-veglle pod'dotin gaitat ani utramni legit bodol asta. Atam uchchara (pronounciation) vixim sangchem zalear aiz kal amchea Goyantuch tor ami kitle pavtti 'anglicized' uchchar aikotat. Igorjent vachop kortat tim ani Mando gaitat ten'na oxe uchchar kanar poddttat. Ani tatun magir ami obhimanui bhogtat, zalear Goyant naslolea Goykarache uchcharam voir itlo boball kiteak korum-ia? Atam hi dekhnni East Indian-ui gaitat matxe veglle toren. Char vorsam fattim amche firgojent ami hi dekhnni Goykar-Mongllurkar-Malyali-Madrasi katolkam gheun sador kel'li ten'na survatek yesayek romint utram dil'lim tache vorvim amchea kanar jinsavar uchchar yeunk lagle, uprant tim utram ap-aple bhaxent ani lipint tannim uchara pormonnem boroun kaddun soglleamni eksarke uchchar kaddle. Uchchara vixim uloitana anik ek ulekh korin so dista. Mumboichea Daybreakers hea benddant Parsi 'crooner' Carol Mande gaitana uchcharant amchea lovkik gavpeank pasun fattim kaddtta. Anik il'lem sangtam: Mumboint GRAF Konknni lok-nach sador kortana amkam Konknni nachpi mellonant zaun ami Gujrateank bhorxitat ani amchim Konknni nachpim xevott meren gitachim utram patth korinant ten'na hi Gujratim mat tisre-choute yesayek aplim utram patth korun yetat, ten'na kitem mhonnpachem? Mhaka dista ami fokot git, songit ani kola Goykaranchea rogtantuch asa mhonnpakuch urleat, punn aiz amchem rogot ani tache vangdda her sogle gunn vhanvon geleat. Kaluch Vagator Kuddant Sant Antonichea festa nimitan dobazo aslo taka hajir zalom. Daybreakers he Goykaranchem bendd aslem. Punn tatun trompett vazovpi ek East Indian. Eka kallar trompett, saxphone, clarinet vazovpi songitkar Mumboint soddttale - vetek dha mellttale! Punn aiz Mumboint hatachea bottancher mezunk zatat title legit nant. Hi poristhiti pois korunk vavrum-ia, tornne pillgek fuddem kaddum-ia ani tankam ut'tejon dium-ia. Hem soglem korpak poile svater amchi bhas - Konknni gorjechi! Fausto George wrote: Are we trying to encourage Goans? or discourage them? Are we trying to build them up? Or bring them down? George A great effort but sadly the accent is not Goan at all and the emphasis is on the wrong syllables - of course, you can take my comment with a table spoonful of salt as I am no great shakes at music but this is my honest opinion. Frederick wrote: Tony, let's say it's an expat Goan accent. Born in Tanzania probably, raised in Canada. And what's wrong with that? Weren't you a toto in Arusha too? Didn't your knowledge (or lack of knowledge) of Konkani get laughed at when you first came down? A pathetic...I, only I, am the best syndrome... What a colossal load of sour grapes must be menacingly tantalizing this poor creepmakes me quite shudder coming across such punctured egos! Poor chapcan't help commiserating with the guy, either... Alfred de Tavares, Stockholm, 2010-06-21 Froilano: Any thoroughbred Goan will cringe at the vocals of the rendition. Ex. 1. It is 'Aga mojea Taria Mama but she sings as Aga Taria Taria Mama 2. It is 'Kolvontacho' . She pronounces it as 'Kolvontachu' 3. There is a great massacre on the chorus 'Shuimtim Mogrim' .. Mr. Jose Fernandes - you have shown what being a Goan is all about. Can you sing any better? If you are in Canada why don't you join hands with the singer. We need to applaud Jacinta for venturing to sing in Konkani and keeping our language alive. How were the accents of the song Claudia which was sung by a non-Goan? Can you do any better? Jacinta grew up in Africa and Canada and I am sure she is more multi-lingual than many of us. We Goans can be pathetic in our commenting process. Let us encourage everyone to keep our language - Konkani alive. Cr. Oscar C. Lobo. Melbourne Lino Dourado's comments on Jacinta's version of 'Hanv saiba poltodde vetam' are unfortunate. Jacinta has sung the song. This is her version of it and if you think that there should only be one version, you are not appreciating the diverse character of Music. I think that considering the fact that we Goans seem to be very reluctant in speaking our mother tongue and promoting the wider use of the language specially in homes should encourage ventures like Jacinta's. Non use and promotion of the language is leading to the demise of the language among the youth especially in migrant Goan communities throughout the world. This is a shame and unless we make concerted efforts in ensuring the wider use of the language, in these migrant communities, Konkani will soon disappear from these communities. This is unfortunate but it is one of the attributes which makes us Goan and should be promoted at every opportunity. Manuel (Eddie) Tavares.
[Goanet] Amkam khorench husko kai Konknnicho ?
Ixttamno, Prof. Borges bab, oxem boroita: Tor hem mhojer kiteak soddop? Hanv konn mhunn? Konknnicho vidvan? Khoinchea adharar? Mhozo sompork asloleam modem hem kam' sogleam poros bore toren korpachi kopxi Prof. Borges asa hem mhaka, mhozo Konknni mollailo onnbhov sangta ani dekhunuch hanvem hem kam' tancher sompoitam mhonn boroil'lem. Tannim 'KOK' hea sobdacher aplem mot dilam tem hanv Eric bab, J B Moraes bab hanche mukhar manddttam. Title mhunnosor heam utrancher tumchem mot divpak magtam: hol'la (xet) hem utor Kan'nadd bhaxentlem ani atam Mongllurant Konknnint vapuddtat, tech porim xetak te 'gad'de' ho-i sobd vapuddtat. Tujem mot... Anik ek mhollear - Mongllurkar 'mhaka got na' mhonnttat tacho orth mhaka khobor na, punn ami 'got' ho sobd veglle toren vapuddtat, udharonnak : 'oxi tachi got zalea'. Hacher matxe uzvadd ghalxi Prof. bab. Dev borem korum. Fausto Ixttamno, Faustobab oxem boroita: Romi Konknni mollar soglem EKLOCH zannam mhonnttat toxem - nemavoll to zanna, itihas to zanna, tiatr koso ascho to zanna, trio kitem ani clown kitem to zanna... to zanna... to zanna! Herancho hacher vichear zaina. Ani fuddem vochun to oxem-i boroita: Eric Ozario bab hem xibir choloita. Konknni bhaxecho prochar to korit vota. Atam Konknnint nove sobd ghevpache tache proyotn chol'leat. To mhonntta 'class' hacho Konknnint orth vorg sakho zaina to sobd Konknnint 'KOK' zaunk zai. Hacher fuddle vichear korpak hanv Prof. S M Borges-acher soddttam. Tor hem mhojer kiteak soddop? Hanv konn mhunn? Konknnicho vidvan? Khoinchea adharar? Ek motint dovorchem. Hanv mhojem MOT manddttam; tache fattle tork spoxtt kortam ani tea torkank adhar zalole, mhaka khore disleat te, 'facts' vachpeam fuddeant dovortam. Vachpeamni, hanv sangtam mhunn, mhoje 'facts' khore mhunn mandun gheunche, oxi mhoji opekxa nastach. Mhoje 'facts' ani tork topaslea uprant, te aplea monak pottle zalearuch, sarke disle zalearuch, mandun gheunche astat. Tech khatir hanv tinui ekech kodden ditam. Konnem-i vachpean mhoje 'facts' khoim chukleat, vo 'facts' sarke asunui mhojea torkant khoim unneponn dista tem dakhoilear mhaka borem dista, mhojem mot sudharunk tacho adhar zata. Punn kaim zonn vixoy soddun bholtech votten hol'lo kortat; hem zalear mhaka avddona. Itlem sangun, 'KOK' ho xobd polloum-ia. Hanvem ho xobd kednanch aikunk / polleunk na. Mungllurant ghoddie vaprant asa zait. Punn hanv thoim kednanch pavonk na. Hanvem Fr. Maffei ani Msgr. Menezes hanche xobdkox pollele; thoim hem utor mellona. Mhunnttoch hea xobda vixim choddavot mahiti Faustbaban Eric Ozario baba laginch ghetlear borem zatolem. 'Class' hea Inglez utrak zaite orth asat: economic / social status, rank, quality, body of students / persons, set / category of things etc. Tor KOK hem khoinchea orthan vaporpachem? Ani khoinchea orthamni vaporchem nhoi? Novo xobd mell'llo mhunn zaina; tachi veakoronni vagnnuk (grammatical behaviour) zanna zavop titlench mhotvachem. 'KOK' hem ek 'noun' aslolean, tacho 'gender' ani 'declension' zanna zaunk zai, mhonnje, kokachem / kokechem / kokichem / kokuchem bi. Eka xobdavelean anik xobd toyar zavpachi chal Inglezi porinch Konknnintui asa. Tor 'class' = kok oxem dhorlem zalear 'classification' = kokxastr hem-i choltolem kai? Osli mahiti Ericbab zaum J B Moraes bab, J B Sequeira bab oslea zannkaram koddlean koddlean mellum-iet. Faustbabacho tanche kodde sompork aslolean ghoddie hem korunk takach sompem zait. Sebastian Borges On 29 May 2010 13 Fausto Da Costa fausto at vsnl.net wrote: Ho ek obheas asa, ani te te pormonnem pavlam marchi goroz asta. Punn oxem zalolem dison yena. Amchem soglem korunk zai mhunn korpachem asta. Punn akhkhrek tacho foll kitem? Porjechea duddvancho idvas. Romi Konknni mollar soglem EKLOCH zannam mhonnttat toxem - nemavoll to zanna, itihas to zanna, tiatr koso ascho to zanna, trio kitem ani clown kitem to zanna... to zanna... to zanna! Herancho hacher vichear zaina. Vichear zata zalear to ordhearuch thamboun 'Hoiba' mhonpapchi gozal. Punn Kan'add Konknni mollar soglem odik vevosthit zata, dekhun tea mollar Konknnichi odik progoti zal'li dixtti poddtta. Kaluch hanv Mandd Sobhann-an ghoddun haddlolea eka daiz xibarak hajir zalom. Eric Ozario bab hem xibir choloita. Konknni bhaxecho prochar to korit vota. Atam Konknnint nove sobd ghevpache tache proyotn chol'leat. To mhonntta 'class' hacho Konknnint orth vorg sakho zaina to sobd Konknnint 'KOK' zaunk zai. Hacher fuddle vichear korpak hanv Prof. S M Borges-acher soddttam. Osle anikui khub xobd asat. Ami 'xir ghuspolea' mhonnttat thoim te 'xir dhuspottlea' mhonnttat. Uril'lem anik kednai boroin. Konknni mollar khub korchem asa. Punn konn kortolo? ho mat vhoddlo prosn. Akhkrek amkam khorench husko kai Konknnicho vo...? Fausto
[Goanet] Do something for Konkani
Hacher hanv mot diunk sodinaslom, punn Pandu Lapianvan boll kela mhunn boroitam: Amchean konnachi vrut'ti bodlop xok'ya na. Pordesant aslole duddvankar Goykar kitlei asom tachi forok Konknni bhaxek vhoddli vo kainch poddom nozo. Konknni bhas ani sonskrutay aiz meren gorib Goykara vorvinch zoglea ani fuddarakui tanche gantthicho khoxttancho duddu suttosor Konknni bhas ani sonskrutay zogtoli. Heranchi sogli polki bodday! Dekhil moddem yeil roddem. Dekhun mhoje lagim kitem korunk zata tem korun vochpachem. Itlench! Dev borem korum. Fausto Pandu Lampianv wrote: This was only small suggestion, a suggestion for overseas Goans to support (even if they don't speak the language). I am sure there are a many others ways including the Goan Overseas Associations who for the most part carry on the Goan 'culture' of drink-dance-and-we-all-fall- down!! When I mentioned to one such association that Goan identity is ...on a slippery slope..they said it was not in their interest/mandate. Understood, once you have a few drinks in you and having a good time, who cares about identify, WHAT? Ofcourse, now I understand what a lot of them stand for and the sometimes angry reaction on the GoaNet to overseas Goans. Least they could do is throw some small change towards Concani mangazinesbelieve it or not, our mai baas is most important to Goan identity. Sadly, one overseas Pau wrote privately (I think) to me saying Goans have two-wheelers these days and maybe someone should go door to door selling subscriptions (to the magazines). I say thank you for the great suggestion Senor Pau. He ofcourse, missed the point as do a lot of others *sigh*. On the other hand, Fausto should say something...suggest something. Pandu Lampianv Fausto
Re: [Goanet] Goanet Digest, Vol 5, Issue 514
I had given my input to Floriano's mail as I knew he would take it in the right spirit. Although constraint of time do not permit me still I shall briefly reply to the suggestions made by Florianobab and Eugene bab in the following mails hoping it may be a atleast drop in the ocean. If time permits I shall deal in details with the subject at a later date. I shall write in Konkani since I will be able to express myself better in that language and on that language. Romi Konknni ekrup divpa vixim Bab Floriano ani Eugene boroitat tem nitt asa, punn tem korpak dista tem sompem na, karann Konknni mollailem vatavoronn hem korpak boro aukaz dina. Punn amchean khoim tori survat korum yeta. Goa Konkani Akademy hannim 'Romi Lipint Konknni Borounchi Nemavoll' hem pustok uzvaddak haddlam ani te nemavolli pormonnem tori cholpak zata. Punn hem pustok toyar korpich vangddi tatun nem' dileat te pormonnem boroinant tedna kitem mhonnpachem? Amchim sommelonam zatat tedna osle vixoy voir yeun tancher bhasabhas zaunk zai asli. Punn oxem zata? Amchim sommelonam lipichea vadacher suru zatat ani tacheruch somptat kiteak amkam kiteak hatun amchi mokh kitem? hench spoxtt na. Fuddari mhonnlole magir lokanchea doleank panam bandun chol'le. Atam, hem kam' korpachem karya konnacheai hatant sompoilem mhunn zaina. Tem korpak laykeche monis asonk zai. Floriano baban suchoil'lea vorim mhojea osleanchem kam' nhoi tem. Hem zaite zann mandun ghenant ani apunnuch soglem korunk fuddem sortat ani vatt lavun uddoitat. Konnak kainch mhunnonk zaina, kiteak soglech apleak ponddit somzotat. Hem kortoleak tinui lipinchi zannvay aslole vekotichi goroz. Ami Romi Konknni mollar amkanch 'know all' mhonnloleachi vrut'ti ghetat ani itihas legit chukicho 'document' korun fuddle pillgek dovortat. Karann ho vaur kopxi nasloleanchea hatamni ditat, zankam favo ti zannvay asona. Magir hem kiteak ghoddtta tem tumi somzopachem, kiteak hem uktadar kelear tem 'personal' zata. He toren porjechea duddvancho idvas korpant yeta. Ani konn sot dakhovpak veta to tea monxancho 'target' zata. Hanvem kitem mhonnlam tem konnacheanui kosak lavun polleum ieta vo boroilolem uzvaddak yeta tacher nodor marun polloum yeta. Ek udharonn gheum-ia Romi Konknnint kitem uzvaddak yeta vo kitem chukichem zata tacher kedna tori vichear zata? Zaina! ani chuki kortoleank tem pochon veta. Khoinchei bhaxent novim-novim yetatuch ani oxe nove sobd gheun bhas girest zata, zalear Konknnint kiteak novim utram gheunchim nhoi? Gheunk zai, punn hi prokriya (process) matso soukas zaunk zai. Ani sogleamni nemit Konknni vachunk zai. Konknni vachinastana derepent utthon avghodd utram mhunnon bobav kortat tatun orth na. Gulab-ache nemit vachpi asat tankam Gulab-ant sovka-sovkas novim utram bhorxitat tim avghodd lagonant. Punn Konknni borovpeank legit tim avghodd lagtat, karann Konknni borovpi apunn vachpi zaunk sodinant. Hem soglem ratia modem korunk xok'ya na. Hanv The Goa Times-acher boroitana te xoilechi Konknni boroitalom, ani magir sovka-sovkas ti sudharit gelom. Punn aizui tech xoilen borovop sarkem na, karann Konknni bhas sudhrot vochonk zai. Tech borobor vbachpeankui monant dovrun borounk zai. Ami Goan Review-acher boroitana matxi sompi bhas vapuddtat. Vachpeank monant dovrunuch ho proyotn zata. Zor ami avghodd boroilem ani tem lokank somzona zalear potr uzvaddant haddpant orth na. Dekhun hi prokriya sovkas zaunk zai, punn zaunk zai! Atam vachpeanchea vixoyacher boroitana Frolian baban tiatram vixim boroilam tatun mhoje kaim 'inputs' ditam. Tiatr dorjeache nhoi mhunnon tankam 'condemn' korop sarkem na. Tiatracho dorzo voir kaddunk sodtana poile svater prekxokancho dorzo voir kaddpachi goroz asa. Atam Tiatr Academy zalea, ani hi Academy tiatrancho dorzo voir kaddpa dixen vaurta. Punn hem kma' korche poilim tiatram vixim khol niyall korunk zai. Ek vevsayik tiatr gheun dorzo voir kaddpache proyotn korop mhollear ek assol pixeponn. Ek 'commercial' tiatrist zor prekxokank zai tem dina zalear to tiatr koso cholom yeta? Magir amche tiatr polleteleancho dorzo polleunk zai. Tiatr konn polleta? Tancho dorzo kitlo voir asa? Dorzo aslole prekxok kiteak tiatr pollenant? Ho ek obheas asa, ani te te pormonnem pavlam marchi goroz asta. Punn oxem zalolem dison yena. Amchem soglem korunk zai mhunn korpachem asta. Punn akhkhrek tacho foll kitem? Hacher vichear zaina. Punn Kan'add Konknni mollar soglem vevosthit zata, dekhun tea mollar odik progoti dixtti poddtta. Kaluch hanv Mandd Sobhann-an ghoddun haddlolea eka daiz xibarak hajir zalo. Eric Ozario bab hem xibir choloita. Konknni bhasacho prochar to korit vota. Atam Konknnint nove sobd ghevpache tache proyotn chol'leat. To mhonntta 'class' hacho orth vorg sakho zaina to sobd Konknnint 'KOK' zaunk zai. Hacher fuddle vichear korpak hanv Prof. S M Borges-acher soddttam. Osle anikui khub xobd asat. Ami xir ghuspolea mhonnttat thoim te xir dhuspottlea mhonnttat. Uril'lem anik kednai boroin. Fausto Floriano
[Goanet] Khorench Kai Amkam Husko Konknnicho?
I had given my input to Floriano's mail as I knew he would take it in the right spirit. Although constraint of time do not permit me still I shall briefly reply to the suggestions made by Florianobab and Eugene bab in the following mails hoping it may be a atleast drop in the ocean. If time permits I shall deal in details with the subject at a later date. I shall write in Konkani since I will be able to express myself better in that language and on that language. Romi Konknni ekrup divpa vixim Bab Floriano ani Eugene boroitat tem nitt asa, punn tem korpak dista tem sompem na, karann Konknni mollailem vatavoronn hem korpak boro aukaz dina. Punn amchean khoim tori survat korum ieta. Goa Konkani Akademy hannim 'Romi Lipint Konknni Borounchi Nemavoll' hem pustok uzvaddak haddlam ani te nemavolli pormonnem tori cholpak zata. Punn hem pustok toyar korpich vangddi tatun nem' dileat te pormonnem boroinant tedna kitem mhonnpachem? Amchim sommelonam zatat tedna osle vixoy voir yeun tancher bhasabhas zaunk zai asli. Punn oxem zata? Amchim sommelonam lipichea vadacher suru zatat ani tacheruch somptat kiteak amkam hatun amchi mokh kitem? hench spoxtt na. Fuddari mhonnlole magir lokanchea dolleank panam bandun chol'le. Atam, hem kam' korpachem karya konnacheai hatant sompoilem mhunn zaina. Tem korpak laykeche monis asonk zai. Floriano baban suchoil'lea vorim mhojea osleanchem kam' nhoi tem. Hem zaite zann mandun ghenant ani apunnuch soglem korunk fuddem sortat ani vatt lavun uddoitat. Konnak kainch mhunnonk zaina, kiteak soglech apleak ponddit somzotat. Hem kortoleak tinui lipinchi zannvay aslole vekotichi goroz. Ami Romi Konknni mollar amkanch 'know all' mhonnloleachi vrut'ti ghetat ani itihas legit chukicho 'document' korun fuddle pillgek dovortat. Karann ho vaur kopxi nasloleanchea hatamni ditat, zankam favo ti zannvay asona. Magir hem kiteak ghoddtta tem tumi somzopachem, kiteak hem uktadar kelear tem 'personal' zata. He toren porjechea duddvancho idvas korpant yeta. Ani konn sot dakhovpak veta to tea monxancho 'target' zata. Hanvem kitem mhonnlam tem konnacheanui kosak lavun polleum ieta vo boroilolem uzvaddak yeta tacher nodor marun polloum yeta. Ek udharonn gheum-ia Romi Konknnint kitem uzvaddak yeta vo kitem chukichem zata tacher kedna tori vichear zata? Zaina! ani chuki kortoleank tem pochon veta. Khoinchei bhaxent novim-novim utram yetatuch ani oxe nove sobd gheun bhas ek girest zata, zalear Konknnint kiteak novim utram gheunchim nhoi? Gheunk zai, punn hi prokriya (process) matxi soukas zaunk zai. Ani sogleamni nemit Konknni vachunk zai. Konknni vachinastana derepent utthon avghodd utram mhunnon bobav kortat tatun orth na. Gulab-ache nemit vachpi asat tankam Gulab-ant sovka-sovkas novim utram bhorxitat tim avghodd lagonant. Punn Konknni borovpeank legit tim avghodd lagtat, karann Konknni borovpi apunn vachpi zaunk sodinant. Hem soglem ratia modem korunk xok'ya na. Hanv The Goa Times-acher boroitana te xoilechi Konknni boroitalom, ani magir sovka-sovkas ti sudharit gelom. Punn aizui tech xoilen borovop sarkem na, karann Konknni bhas sudhrot vochonk zai. Tech borobor vachpeankui monant dovrun borounk zai. Ami Goan Review-acher boroitana matxi sompi bhas vapuddtat. Vachpeank monant dovrunuch ho proyotn zata. Zor ami avghodd boroilem ani tem lokank somzona zalear potr uzvaddant haddpant orth na. Dekhun hi prokriya sovkas zaunk zai, punn zaunk zai matr! Atam vachpeanchea vixoyacher boroitana Frolian baban tiatram vixim boroilam tatun mhoje kaim 'inputs' ditam. Tiatr dorjeache nhoi mhunnon tankam 'condemn' korop sarkem na. Tiatracho dorzo voir kaddunk sodtana poile svater prekxokancho dorzo voir kaddpachi goroz asa. Atam Tiatr Academy zalea, ani hi Academy tiatrancho dorzo voir kaddpa dixen vaurta. Punn hem kam' korche poilim tiatram vixim khol obheas korunk zai. Ek vevsayik tiatr gheun dorzo voir kaddpache proyotn korop mhollear ek assol pixeponn. Ek 'commercial' tiatrist zor prekxokank zai tem dina zalear to tiatr koso cholom yeta? Magir amche tiatr polleteleancho dorzo polleunk zai. Tiatr konn polleta? Tancho dorzo kitlo voir asa? Dorzo aslole prekxok kiteak tiatr pollenant? Ho ek obheas asa, ani te te pormonnem pavlam marchi goroz asta. Punn oxem zalolem dison yena. Amchem soglem korunk zai mhunn korpachem asta. Punn akhkhrek tacho foll kitem? Porjechea duddvancho idvas. Romi Konknni mollar soglem EKLOCH zannam mhonnttat toxem - nemavoll to zanna, itihas to zanna, tiatr koso ascho to zanna, trio kitem ani clown kitem to zanna... to zanna... to zanna! Herancho hacher vichear zaina. Vichear zata zalear to ordhearuch thamboun 'Hoiba' mhonnapchi gozal. Punn Kan'add Konknni mollar soglem odik vevosthit zata, dekhun tea mollar Konknnichi odik progoti zal'li dixtti poddtta. Kaluch hanv Mandd Sobhann-an ghoddun haddlolea eka daiz xibarak hajir zalom. Eric Ozario bab hem xibir choloita. Konknni bhaxecho prochar to korit vota. Atam Konknnint nove sobd ghevpache tache
Re: [Goanet] Debate Soddun Konn Pollen Ghelo?
Hanvem Goa Nett hacher manddlolo vichar asa toso hanga doddttam: He sombondint dil'le 'black white' purave nakartat ani fottik sot korun dakhoitat, ani sotak payam thola mositat tedna tantle 'debate'-ik anik koslem mol asom yeta kai? Sogleank sogleach vellar pixe korop hem sarkem? Punn ek mat hantlean khub zannun ghevunk mell'llem, goxtticher toxench vrut'tincher. Lobadponnam adharpant monis kitli pasun xim' upunk xoktat tem amkam somzolem. Fausto Voilo vichear hea thollacher yeunk na mhunnttoch porot vachcho. Konnache 'black white' purave ani konnachem sot vo fott (Tomazinho-chem kai Borges-achem?) tem tor hanvem tatun spoxtt korunkuch na, punn hem sogllem kam' Tomazinho hannem khas apnnem, oskosmat hea thollacher khaile vichear manddun kelam. Taka hanv kiteak, koso ani kitem zabab dium? Zababui tatun Tomazinho-n dileat. Dekhun hanv zabab diunk sodina, fokot ek spoxtt kortam Broges-ak 'hoiba' korun mhojem kainch sadpachem na, dekhun hanv sodanch Tomazinho babakuch 'hoiba' kortolom, ani korchench poddttolem. 'Hoiba Tomazinho!'. Ho mhozo xevttacho zabab ani haka hanv anik he fuddem zabab diuncho na. 'Hoiba! Hoiba!! Tomzainhoba!!! Fausto
[Goanet] 'Debate Soddun Konn Pollon gelo?'
He sombondint dil'le 'black white' purave nakartat ani fottik sot korun dakhoitat, ani sotak payam thola mositat tedna tantle 'debate'-ik anik koslem mol asom yeta kai? Sogleank sogleach vellar pixe korop hem sarkem? Punn ek mat hantlean khub zannun ghevunk mell'llem, goxtticher toxench vrut'tincher. Lobadponnam adharpant monis kitli pasun xim' upunk xoktat tem amkam somzolem. Fausto GT ?DEBATE? SODDUNN KONN POLLON GHELO? HANV VO BORGES BAB? Tomazinho Cardozo Borges babacho 22 May, 2010 hea disa ailolo zabab vachlo. Tea zabab-an amchea Borges bab-an akhem Ramayan sanglem punn gorjechem kitem zai tacher mat visor ghatli. Hanvem borges baba lagim sadho ani soroll zabab vincharlolo. To oso asa, ?Tannem tor mhoji DEBATE korpachem avhan svikarun DEBATE korunk apunn raji asam mhunnon zabab dila zalear to tacho zabab khoinche tarkechea GT potrar aila to mhaka matxem Borges bab-an sangchem?. Hacher tannem zabuch keli na mhunnchem tannem apunn DEBATE-k raji asa mhunn sanglem na. Hacho orth kitem zalo? ?DEBATE? soddun poll kaddop nhoi zalear anik kitem? GT potran aplo zabab porgott kelo na mhunnonk Borges bab sodhta oxem mhaka dista. GT potran tor zabab porgott kelo na zalear mhaka svotha kiteak kolloilem na? Hanvem taka mhojo Phone No. poriant dilolo ani to mhojem ?postal address?-ui zannam hantun dubav na. ?DEBATE? korpak daddhos na zatoch poll kaddpache osle upai sodhun kaddche poddttach. Borges bab ataim ti ?DEBATE? soddun polllon vochpachi toyari korta. 22 May tarkechea zababan to akhrek mhunntta, ? Aiz te 'debate'-ik orth urunk na karonn Tomazinho baban ek sot manun ghetlam: DKA-chi stapnnuk 1988 vorsa zal'li, mhonnje DKA was established in 1988, not in 1989. Hem sot tache kodden kobul korun ghevpak mhaka tin voir vorsam laglim.? Hi Borges babachi anik ek fott zaun asa. Vhoir Borges bab-an sanglam tem hanvem khoim ani ken?na mandhun ghetlam tem matxem Borges bab-an mhaka sangchem. Ho Borges bab kiteak mhunn fottir fotti marta tench mhaka kollona. Hea vixoya vixim jem kitem hanvem boroilam tem oxem asa:- ?Emblem?-acher niyall korum-ia. Sorgest Pri. Freddy hannem soi kelolea puraveacher don mhotvacheam goxttinchi mahiti asa: (1) 1988 hea vorsant zaloli DKA-che boskechi mahiti ani (2) 1989 vorsa DKA-k ?oficially and solemnly? inaugurate korpachi mahiti. Mhunnchem ?Sthap: 1988? vo ?Sthap:1989? ho vixoyacho mud?do asa. Hem voros 1988 zaunk zai aslem? Tem 1989 kiteak zalem? He proxn ho Borges bab mhaka kiteak korta kai? DKA-k avoi bapui na? Soglle ?records? DKA lagim astole! Vinchar munga tanche lagim? ?Khorzota khoim ani khorpita khoim? oslich got zalea hea amchea Borges babachi.? Ho mhojo zabab spoxtt asa. Hantun DKA 1988 vorsa vo 1989 vorsa sthapli mhunn hanvem khoim mandhun ghetlam ga Borges bab? ?DEBATE? korpachi daddhos na mhunn mhojer bogllanttam ghalun poll kaddunk sodhinakai. Fottichem zoit kednanch zanvchena. Tomazinho Cardozo Candolim, Goy.
[Goanet] 'Paltadacho Munis'
If we are speaking about spelling or sound, pl. note the word 'Konkanni' (repeated 6 times) in the mail below is one such example as 'Paltadacho', a non-standardized word. It's sad that Konkani in the roman script is written in the manner one pleases and definitely needs to be standardized. Ami 'monis' kai 'munis'? vo muniso! Fausto floriano wrote: Devika, My dear, You don't know what you are talking about. I am protesting the word 'Paltadacho' because as according to me, in Konkanni context,? it tries to sell me? 'poltodcho' . If you don't know your konkanni, don't blame me. The title must be as good as the movie. I can accept 'P o l t o d c h o' but not 'paltadacho', because the Konkanni I grew with, has no word like paltadacho meaning poltodcho. If such a word does exist, then it is a bastardized version and anything bastardized will not work, at least with Konkanni. I have not said anything about not? accepting the movie, only that true Goans should boycot it until the name is sensibly changed or corrected. However, I shall want you to know that I have not yet seen the movie and shall eagerly see it as amd when to the name is announced as ' POLTODCHO MUNIS' btw KONKANNI IS DOWNSTREAM TODAY BECAUSE OF PSEUDO-GOANS? and PSEUDO KONKANNIs. And I am calling you 'one' because you have the cheek to open up your gob on this.??? B/rgds floriano goasuraj 9890470896?
[Goanet] May 2010 issue of Gulab hits the stands
May issue of Gulab hits the news stand The May 2010 issue of Goa's most popular Konkani monthly GULAB hits the news stand. This issue carries a special feature on today's eating habits and it's effect on health. The editorial 'Aichim Jevnnam-khannam Ani Bholaiki' gives a blow by blow account of unhealthy preparations and preservation of foods today and their ill-effects on health. Soter Barreto in his article 'Fast Foods Amche Tornne Pillgek Girastolim Kai? highlights the addiction of the youth towards the fast food, while Vincy Quadros in his article 'Bhailim Khannam, Jevnnam ani Pivonnam' dwells on the habit of today's families preference of consuming junk food or food prepared outside to the one being prepared in their own kitchens at home. This issue also carries Dilip Borkar's cover story on the Goan politicians holding the public to ransom - 'Konn Soddoit Amkam Hea Chopkeantlean!', besides thought provoking articles by the stalwarts Cursino R. Pinho, Sudha Amonkar, John M. Alfonso, Felix P. da Cruz, Guadalupe Dias, Willy Goes, Felicio Cardozo, John Aguiar etc. It also features an interview with Konkani Tiatr personality Chitra Shirvoikar e Afonso and short stories of Mahableshwar Sail 'Robotic Warfare' and Hema Naik's 'Benul'l' Priced at Rs. 15/- this issue is available in Goa and Mumbai. For more details kindly contact 9821228684. May mhoineacho Gulab ful'lo GULAB hea lovkik Gõychea mhoinalleacho May mhoineacho ank bhair sorlo. Hea ankant aichea kallar bhailim jevnnam jevtat te udexim kitem borem ani kitem ani kitlem vaitt zaum yeta tache voir uzvadd ghalpacho yotn kela. 'Aichim Jevnnam-khannam Ani Bholaiki' hea ogrlekhant aiz-kal jevnnam koxim toyar kortat ani te vorvim mon'xache bholaikecher koslo vaitt porinnam' zata tem dakhoilam. Soter Barreto hanchea 'Fast Foods Amche Tornne Pillgek Girastolim Kai? hea lekhant aichi pillgi 'fast food' hankam koxi boli poddlea tem uktadar kelam zalear 'Bhailim Khannam, Jevnnam ani Pivonnam' hea aplea lekhant Vincy Quadros hannim aiche ghorabe aplea ghorant randpachem soddun bhaileam jevnnam-khannank koxim bhul'leant te vixim uzvadd ghatla. Hea ankant Bab Dilip Borkar hachi 'Konn Soddoit Amkam Hea Chopkeantlean!', hi kovor kanni asa zantun to porjen vinchun kaddlole porjeche protinidhi aple porjek ani Gõyak koxe lutt'ttat tacher niyall dila. He xivay lovkik Konknni borovpi Cursino R. Pinho, Sudha S. Amonkar, John M. Alfonso, Felix P. da Cruz, Guadalupe Dias, Felicio Cardoso, Willy Goes, John Aguiar adi. hanche moladik lekh hea ankant aspavtat. Xivay Konknni machiechi kolakarn Chitra Shirvoikar e Afonso hiche lagim mulakhot ani Mahableshwar Sail hachi 'Robotic Warfare' ani Hema Naik hichi 'Benul'l' heo mottveo kotha aspavtat. Hem ank 15 rupia molan Gõy toxem Mumboint vikrek asa. Odhik mahiti khatir sompork korum yeta 9821228684 hea ankddear.
[Goanet] May-June issue of The Goan Review
May-June issue of The Goan Review The May-June issue of the popular Konkani-English bi-monthly The Goan Review edited by Fausto V. da Costa is out on sale. This issue contains a cover feature on Summers in Goa - Then and Now by Cursino R. Pinho besides the regular thought provoking articles by the stalwarts: the editorial - 'Mumbointlea Gõykaranchi Xokti', 'Konn Ghantti?' (Soter Barreto), 'Shiv Sena - Adim Ani Atam' (Felix P. da Cruz), 'Odhikar' (Guadalupe Dias), 'Ek Ganv' (Vincy Quadros), 'Mhoji Dusri Bail' (Prakash Thali) etc. in the Konkani section and 'Konkani Literature caught in a script Whirlpool' (Sri Govind Raju), Enterprising Konkanis Win Many positions and hearts (Dominick Rodrigues), Home Guard Rendering Yeoman Service (John Aguiar) etc. in the English Section. This issue also features the 13th. Annual Report of Goan Review Art Foundation (GRAF), the cultural body of The Goan Review. Priced at Rs. 15/- the issue is available at the regular outlets. For more details kindly contact: 9821228684
[Goanet] Goencho Avaz Annual hits the stand
--- 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 --- Goencho Avaz' hits the stands 2010 annual issue of 'Goencho Avaz' the literary Konkani magazine of late Fr. Freddy J. da Costa hits the stands. The issue contains thoughtprovoking features and short stories by renowned Konkani litterateurs - Dr. Jayanti Naik, Ravindra Kelekar, Uday Bhembre, Felix P. da Cruz, Sudha S. Amonkar, John Aguiar, Guadalupe Dias, Yusuf Sheikh, Vincy Quadros, Marcos Gonsalves, Willy Goes et al. Published and edited by Fausto V. da Costa on behalf of Fr. Freddy J. da Costa Memorial Trust, the issue is co-edited by Soter R. Barreto whose editorial 'Gõy-cho Avaz Kanar Poddttolo Kai Gõykaranchea?' makes a strong case for Konkani, while the last word of the editor 'Goencho Avaz ani Romi Konknni Disallem' unfolds the history of Konkani publications and the attitude of 'self-styled', misguiding so-called Konkani leaders. Priced at Rs. 15 the issue is available at the regular newspaper outlets in Goa, Mumbai and the Gulf. Those interested in receiving a complimentary copy anywhere in India may kindly forward their request via following email: fau...@vsnl.net Goencho Avaz Bhair Sorlo Goencho Avaz hea sorgest Fr. Freddy J. da Costa hanchea sahityik pormollit jheleacho 2010 vorsuki ank bhair sorlo. Hea ankant lovkik Konknni sahityikanche - Dr. Jayanti Naik, Ravindr Kelekar, Uday Bhembre, Felix P. da Cruz, Sudha S. Amonkar, John Aguiar, Guadalupe Dias, Yusuf Sheikh, Vincy Quadros, Marcos Gonsalves, Willy Goes - chintunk lavpi lekh ani unchlea dorjeacheo mottveo kannio asat. Fr. Freddy J. da Costa Memorial Trust hanche torfen Fausto V. da Costa hannem sompadun uzvaddak haddlolea hea ankacho Soter R. Barreto up-sompadok zaun asa; zacho 'Gõy-cho Avaz Kanant Poddttolo Kai Gõykaranchea?' ogrlekh Konknni bhaxe khatir ek okhondd bazu manddtta, zalear 'Goencho Avaz ani Romi Konknni Disallem' hem sompadok-uzvaddavpeachem nimannem utor Konknni porgottnneancho itihas vachpeam somor dovortana 'self-styled' ani aplea adava khatir lokam modem vankdde somzut nirmann korpi Konknniche fuddari mhonnloleanchi vrut'ti uktadar haddtta. Pondra rupya molacho ho ank Gõy, Mumboi ani Golfant potram manddancher vikrek asa. Zori konnak hea ankachi mogachi bhett koxi ek proti (fokot Bharotant khoinsorui) topalantlean apnnak patthoyloli zai zalear fau...@vsnl.net hea e-mail-ar sompork sadum-ieta.
[Goanet] April issue of GULAB
--- 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 --- April issue of GULAB hits the news stand The April issue of Goa's most popular Konkani monthly GULAB hits the news stand. This issue carries a special feature on Konkani Associations, Language and promotion of Konkani. Vincy Quadros in his article 'Konkani Sonstha, Sahit'ya Ani Konknnicho Prochar' gives a detailed account of the promotion of Konkani language through its associations. Marcos Gonsalves highlights the many hurdles put forth by its so called leaders themselves in the promotion of Konkani language in his article 'Hi Dixa Naxil'li Konknni Chollvoll Kai?', while Soter Barreto wonders whether the many sammelans of Konkani held are successful in bringing together the Konkani speaking people or drifting them away in his article 'Konknni Bhaxechim Sommelonam Konknni Mon'xank Ektthaim Haddttat Kai? Vo. This issue also carries Dilip Borkar's cover story on woman reservation Bill - 'Bailam Hatim Rajki Sot'ta Dadleank Porvoddtta?', besides thought provoking articles by the stalwarts Cursino R. Pinho, Sudha Amonkar, Felix P. da Cruz, Guadalupe Dias, Willy Goes, John Aguiar etc. Priced at Rs. 15/- this issue is available in Goa and Mumbai. For more details kindly contact 9821228684.
[Goanet] Konkan Kogull Wilfy Rebimbus passes away
Renowned Konkani singer, Konkan Kogull of Mangalore Wilfy Rebimbus passed away today morning in his native place in Mangalore. Fausto
[Goanet] Dr. Ganecar's phone no.
Ganecar's phone no. 0832 2431365 Frederick wrote: Would anyone be able to send me a phone number for Dr Bhicaji Ghanekar (the compere of the mando festivals, among other things, for many decades in Goa) off-list? A long-lost friend wants to get in touch and I can't locate the number in the telephone directory or in the online version of it [ http://210.212.176.226/namesearch.php?selssa=GOA] Thanks in advance! FN
[Goanet] 'Goan Carnival' in Mumbai
Goan Carnival in Mumbai Goan Review Art Foundation (GRAF) the cultural body of the popular Konkani-English bi-monthly The Goan Review, presents The Goan Carnival GÕYCHO KARNAVAL at St. Mary's Jr. College Hall, Kalina, Santa Cruz (East) on 6th. February 2010 (Saturday) commencing at 7.00 p.m. in aid of Our Lady of Egypt Church, Kalina. and at St. Sebastian Goan High School grounds, Dabul, Thakurdwar on 7th. February 2010 (Sunday) commencing at 6.30 p.m.in aid of St. Francis Xavier Church, Dabul. Renowned Goan Theatre personality and leader of AGNI Shri Gerson D'Cunha has kindly consented to be the chief guest at the Dabul programme on 7.2.2010. The programme will feature the Goan Culture Festivals: Then Now - with a message to Goans to be proud of their language and culture, through Carnival Parade with King Momo and his entourage, Carnival Floats, Folk dances, Mando-Dulpods, Traditional Fell (Skit), Dancing Sessions to the beat of lively Music with lots of Spot Prizes mouth-watering Goan delicacies. For entry passes and further details kindly contact: GRAF Office: 22630139, Maureen: 9820738418, Domnic: 9821752011, Cleto: 9223590988, Roque Gonsalves: 9821565205 Berthelino : 9820141740.
[Goanet] Soth Uloi
Anthony bab, Soth Uloi hea Konknni satolleachi koslich mahiti aiz mellpak muskil astolem. Asiatic Library-nt tea satolleacheo porti topasche khatir 1999 vorsa hanv gel'lom ten'na porian hea satolleachi ekui proti thoim nasli. Ani hich got herui porgottnneanchi zalea. Mhoje failint hea satolleache ek don ank asat. Zai zalear scan korun email korum yetat. Fausto Dear Sirs, ? I chanced upon some articles on konkani. ? My father's name is Santan J. Fernandes who was editor of the weekly Soth Uloi. I would like to know more on this archive. There is nothing much information I can obtain from the Govt. site ? Can you guide me on this matter. ? Thanks and regard ? Anthony ? ??? ?Registrar of Newspapers for India
[Goanet] Seminar on Konkani Associations and Clubs in Mumbai held
environment he finds it difficult to do this because most members pay little attention to Konkani. The Seminar concluded by paying rich tributes to the renowned singer of the Konkani stage H Britton who passed away recently in Goa. At the start of the condolence meeting Fausto da Costa remembered the other prominent Goans who have passed away in the recent past - Prof. Olivinho Gomes, Noel Lima Leitao, Narayan Fugro and the budding tiatrist Comedian Edisson Fernandes, besides H. Britton and observed a one minutes silence as a sign of respect to the departed. Tiatrist Michael Martins and John Gomes Kokoy paid rich tributes to H. Britton in their eulogy. Gomes said that we do not give the due praise to a person when he is alive but do so after he is dead.. He said H Britton was a great composer and a singer. He nostalgically remembered his first song 'Nariyal Pani' and his other songs with a double meaning. The seminar concluded with a vote of thanks by GRAF Secretary Gable D'Souza. (Renato Pereira) Caption for photos: 1.. John D'Silva addressing the gathering flanked by Fausto da costa to his left and Felix Dias and Lawrence D'Souza to his right. 2. A section of the participants.
[Goanet] Konkani Seminar
Konkani Seminar followed by Condolence Meeting Goan Review Art Foundation (GRAF) the cultural body of the Konkani English periodical The Goan Review will conduct a Konkani Seminar on 1st. November 2009 (Sunday) at St. Sebastian Goan High School meeting room, Dabul, at 3.45 p.m. The topics to be covered in this seminar are:- Unity of the Konkani speaking people of Mumbai and Work of the Konkani Associations in Mumbai. Besides the follow up of the progress of the registration of the Goan Clubs in Mumbai. Resource Persons: Shri Lawrence D'Souza, Gen. Secretary KBM, Shri John D'Silva Management Consultant Banker and Shri Felix Dias President of the proposed club Federation. This will be followed by A Condolence Meeting to pay tributes to the well known Konkani Stage artiste Late H. Britton. Prominent Persons from Konkani field will address the gathering. There is no fee to attend this seminar however those interested to attend the same will have to enroll their names in advance. For enrolment kindly contact: GRAF office: 22630139 or 9821228684 (President) or Gen. Secretary Gable D'Souza. Sd/- Fausto V. Da Costa President
Re: [Goanet] 'Makod'
- Original Message - From: Fausto Da Costa fau...@vsnl.net To: goanet@lists.goanet.org Sent: Friday, October 30, 2009 11:44 AM Subject: 'Makod' You are right Domnic we should write as accurately as possible, and the words should be written as 'makodd' and 'Khetem'. Fausto Domnic wrote: As far as I know, the Goan Konkani word for monkey is makod. However, in Karnataka they call it mankod. Hence, I wrote . we in Goa write it as makod. The female monkey is known as keldem. Whenever we write Konkani on a public forum, let us keep in mind that there are scores of people, including Goans in foreign countries, who pick up what we write and learn from us. Therefore, we should write as accurately as possible rather than confuse and misguide them.
[Goanet] 'Makod'
You are right Domnic we should write as accurately as possible, and the words should be written as 'makodd' and 'Khetem'. Fausto Domnic wrote: As far as I know, the Goan Konkani word for monkey is makod. However, in Karnataka they call it mankod. Hence, I wrote . we in Goa write it as makod. The female monkey is known as keldem. Whenever we write Konkani on a public forum, let us keep in mind that there are scores of people, including Goans in foreign countries, who pick up what we write and learn from us. Therefore, we should write as accurately as possible rather than confuse and misguide them.
[Goanet] S. Parra
* 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 S. Parra brother of topmost composer of yesteryears Francis de Parra, was member of 'Young Stars of Bombay' an amateur group. He has participated mostly in this group's show, besides a few professinal tiatrist shows. He was a composer singer mostly singing duets with Vincent and trios with Bai Maria, Vincent. another amateur artiste. Was doing serious as well as comedy roles. Seen in the tiatr 'Boroinnar Ani Director' and 'Mogachi Sojea' of Thomas de Candolim. Fausto Joe wrote Could some one write a few lines on Tiatrist ?Piedade Felicio Faria (Sabin)? I think I never seen or heard about this tiatrist.
[Goanet] GRAF presents 'World Konkani Day' in Mumbai
* 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 GRAF presents 'World Konkani Day' in Mumbai The 17th WKD was celebrated by GRAF in Association with Konkani association, Mumbai on 30th August 2009 at Antonio D'Souza High school hall. The objective of this celebration was to highlight the significance of this day -the inclusion of Konkani in the 8th schedule of the Indian constitution. It was also an opportunity to display the rich heritage of Konkani in the cultural programme that was put up for the occasion. The traditional dekhnni, Mando and the Fugddi brought forth the rich tradition of the Konkan, particularly Goa. It was nostalgic for the older folks present and an opportunity for the younger generation particularly of Mumbai to have a peek of what Konkan culture is all about. The skit Ghotallo was a sort of suspense with a lot of humor. The audience enjoyed every bit of action particularly the dialogues. GRAF promotes Konkani in big way. Besides the cultural programmes, there were literary competitions conducted during the year. WKD'09 was a big opportunity to honor and recognize the winners with rewards. The following were the winnersof Konkani literary awards: In Konkani essay writing: Jose Silveira - first Prize and Alisha D'Costa - consolation Prize. In Konkani short story writing: Milton Rodrigues, first prize and Savio D'Silva second prize. In Konkani one act play writing: Cyril D Fernandes - first prize and Mr Marcos Gonsalves second prize. The chief guest also released GRAF's short story book entitled 'Kothamall' featuring 12 short stories of 12 renowned writers on the occasion. Renowned Konkanit tiatrist Titta Pretto, Betty Fernandes and Prem Kumar (posthumously) were felicitated by the Bahrain Goans on the occasion. The Goan Review's 'Personality of the year 2008-09 was awarded to Mr. Felix Dias. GRAF also felicitated three Konkani personalities who have done yeoman service to the cause of Konkani. Mr Lawrence D'Souza, Kamani, Konkani activist and Literateur Mr Baptist D'Souza (Jack of all stalls ) for promoting Konkani And a Konkani enthusiast Mr Joe de Verna who regularly writes letter to the editor in Konkani periodicals. President of GRAF- Fausto V. da Costa in his welcome address stressed on the importance of the unity of all Konkani speaking people and preserving the rich heritage of Konkanis for posterity. The chief guest Fr Francis Ramesh, director of Kalangan called upon the gathering to use their mother tongue Konkani and spread it among the new generation by speaking the language. Entrepreneur and renowned Banker Mr. John D'Silva graced the occasion as the guest of honour. In the keynote address of the day, Mr. Lawrence D'Souza, Kamani highlighted the rich treasures of the Konkani language and the progress it has made so far. The cultural programme was followed by dancing sessions in which the gathering took part enthusiastically and took away a number of spot prizes. All in all this WKD , for all the people attending the function , about 300 people, was a day of learning the significance of WKD. Besides this everyone enjoyed the display of the rich Konkan heritage and culture. Last but not the least the delicious Konkan culinary treat was enjoyed by all. (Renato Pereira)
[Goanet] S. Parra not the brother of Francis de Parra
* 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 Sorry, S Parra is not the brother of Francis de Parra. They are from one village and were staying together at Gowalia Tank. Francis used to strongly sollicit with the professionals to include S. Parra in their plays which led me to think they were brothers. Error highly regretted. Fausto Fausto wrote: S. Parra brother of topmost composer of yesteryears Francis de Parra, was member of 'Young Stars of Bombay' an amateur group. He has participated mostly in this group's show, besides a few professinal tiatrist shows. He was a composer singer mostly singing duets with Vincent and trios with Bai Maria, Vincent. another amateur artiste. Was doing serious as well as comedy roles. Seen in the tiatr 'Boroinnar Ani Director' and 'Mogachi Sojea' of Thomas de Candolim. Fausto Joe wrote Could some one write a few lines on Tiatrist ?Piedade Felicio Faria (Sabin)? I think I never seen or heard about this tiatrist.
Re: [Goanet] Goanet Digest, Vol 4, Issue 932
S. Parra brother of topmost composer of yesteryears Francis de Parra, was member of 'Young Stars of Bombay' an amateur group. He has participated mostly in this group's show, besides a few professinal tiatrist shows. He was a composer singer mostly singing duets with Vincent and trios with Bai Maria, Vincent. another amateur artiste. Was doing serious as well as comedy roles. Seen in the tiatr 'Boroinnar Ani Director' and 'Mogachi Sojea' of Thomas de Candolim. Fausto Joe wrote Could some one write a few lines on Tiatrist ?Piedade Felicio Faria (Sabin)? I think I never seen or heard about this tiatrist.
[Goanet] World Konkani Day - 2009 in Mumbai
- Goanetter Francis Rodrigues (Vasco/Toronto) book launch in London, England @ the World Goa Day festivities on 15 Aug at 7pm Details http://www.konkanisongbook.com - World Konkani Day - 2009 Goan Review Art Foundation (GRAF) the cultural body of the popular Konkani-English bi-monthly The Goan Review in association with Konkani Association-Mumbai will be celebrating The World Konkani Day 2009 at Antonio D'Souza ANZA School Hall, Gloria Church, Byculla, Mumbai, 400 027 on Sunday 30th August, 2008 at 7.00 p.m. World Konkani Day is being celebrated in recognition of Konkani as one of the national languages of the country. This year, August 20, commemorated the 17th anniversary of inclusion of Konkani in the eighth schedule of the Indian Constitution. This great day will be celebrated with a talk on the Konkani language by Shri Lawrence D'Souza renowned Konkani litterateur and Hon. Secretary of Konkani Bhasha Mandal Maharashtra, followed by a cultural programme highlighting the rich traditional culture of the Konkan, consisting of Mando-dulpods, folk dances, songs, mimicry music. Prominent Konkani personalities who have rendered yeoman service to the Konkani literature, art and culture will be felicitated during the function. Konkani activist and Director of Kalangan (Mangalore) Rev. Fr. Ramesh Francis and renowned Management Consultant and Vice Chairman of All India Konkani Parishad John D'Silva will grace the occassion as the chief guest and guest of honour respectively. For further details and entry passes contact: GRAF on 22630139 or 9820738418 (Maureen) or 9223590988 (Cleto Luis).
[Goanet] August issue of Gulab hits the news stands
- Goanetter Francis Rodrigues (Vasco/Toronto) unveils his book, The Greatest Konkani Song Hits. Launch dates: Goa (Kala Academy) on 9 Aug. 4 pm. U.K. (Staines) on 15 Aug. Canada on 20 Aug and US on 30 Aug. Details http://www.konkanisongbook.com/ - August issue of Gulab hits the news stands The August issue of Goa's only illustrated Konkani monthly GULAB is out on the stands. The main feature of the issue being Medium of Instruction for Primary Schools in Goa, Fausto V. da Costa in the main feature 'Mullavem Xikxonn Khoinche Bhaxentlean Aschem?' details the advantages and disadvantages of having the medium of instruction in the regional languages vis-à-vis in English through the opinions of parents, educationists, linguists and the politicians. Vincy Quadros gives his view regarding the government's new proposal in his article 'Dhavecheo Porikxa Optional'?, while John Aguiar explains the new educational policy in 'Novem Xikxonnik Dhoronn'. Besides this main story the issue has a cover story on public health 'Bholaiki Bighoddtta Tedna. by Soter R Barreto and on Independence 'Khorench Ami Svotontr Kai?' by Guadalupe Dias. This issue also features a number of other thought provoking articles by the renowned Konkani writers - Dilip Borkar, Cursino R. Pinho, Felix da Cruz, Sudha Amonkar, John Afonso and others. Short stories by J. B. Moraes, Damodar Ghanekar and Brenda Menezes and 'Bhonvddi' a poetry by Walter Menezes. Priced at Rs. 15/- (outside Goa Rs. 20/-) the issue is available at all the outlets in Goa, Mumbai and the Gulf countries, or contact the publisher on 9821228684 or Email: gulabm...@sancharnet.in GULAB-acho Agost mhoineacho ank bhair sorlo Gõychem ekuch rongit Mhoinallem GULAB hacho Agost mhoineacho ank bhair sorlo. 'Xikxonn' he xins kothecher (cover story) adharlolea hea ankant nanvvostea Konknni potrkaranchim hea vixoyacher vividh motam asat: Fausto V. Da Costa 'Mullavem Xikxonn Khoinche Bhaxentlean Aschem?' he xins kothent Gõychea mullavea xikxonna vixim vividh motam ukttaita. Vincy Quadros nove xikxonnik yevzonne vixim motam dita aplea lekhant 'Dhavecheo Porikxa Optional?' zalear John Aguiar 'Novem Xikxonnik Dhoronn' hea aplea lekhant he nove yevzpnnecho upeg ani durupeg spoxtt korta. He xivay hea ankant bholaike vixinche kovor kannient Soter R. Barreto 'Bholaiki Bighoddtta Tedna' hea lekhant aiche bholaike seve vixim nodor bhonvddaita ani Bharotache svotontrayeche aiche doxe vixim boroun Guadalupe Dias prosn korta: 'Khorench Ami Svotontr Kai?' He xivay hea ankant asat anikui monar uzvadd ghalpi ani chintunk lavpi okhondd Konknni borovpeanche lekh zoxe porim: Dilip Borkar, Cursin R. Pinho, Felix da Cruz, Sudha Amonkar, John Alfonso ani hier. J. B. Moraes, Damodar Ghanekar ani Brenda Menezes hancheo mottveo kannyo ani Walter Menezes hachi 'Bhonvddi' hi kovita. Pondra rupia molacho (Gõya bhair Ru. 20/-) ho ank Gõychea toxeach Mumboichea ani Golfantlea sodanchea vortoman-potram manddar uplobd asa. Odhik mahiti khatir uzvaddavpea lagim sompork korum yeta: 9821228684 hea ankddeacher vo e-pot'tear: gulabm...@sancharnet.in
[Goanet] Vatt Khubuch Lamb
- Goanetter Francis Rodrigues (Vasco/Toronto) unveils his book, The Greatest Konkani Song Hits. Launch dates: Goa (Kala Academy) on 9 Aug. 4 pm. U.K. (Staines) on 15 Aug. Canada on 20 Aug and US on 30 Aug. Details http://www.konkanisongbook.com/ - Vatt Khubuch Lamb - bori kovita zaun asa. Konknnintle sobdui choddavont chuki vinnem asat. Porbim kvoik. Gasparbab, kovicho e-pot'to dium xi. Fausto GULF-GOANS e-NEWSLETTER (since 1994) http: www.goa-world.com KONKANI KOVITA: Vatt Khupuch Lamb Kallkhi rat Ievchi asa Khubxi vatt Cholchi asa. Kallkhi rat Vechi asa Cholpak survat Korchi asa. Mollob kalleantlean Dislem tambddem-nillem Ailem dekhun fantem Rup suriachem prokaslem. Chol'lom hanv Suriachea unetan Thoklom hanv. Atam zali sanz Mot mhoji zali vanz! Mon sangta thamb, thamb... Vatt khupuch lamb. Torii chol'lom hanv Sompounk ulil'li vatt Punn tharlom hanv Oskotaie ieun rat. - Diogo Fernandes (Raia) http://www.goa-world.com/goa/konkani/
[Goanet] Fott-fottem
* 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 It is one and the same. Some say khott-khottem (not khot khotem. Xitak yeta to zalear khot-khoto) and others fott-fottem. But the correct word ( I stand to be corrected) according to me it khott khottem as the song lines go Marin khal'lem khott-khottem, Marichem pott zalem mott. Maricho ghov Dubai zoroitam dhantem, ghov Dubai Maricho ghov, hanga pott koxem mottem. 'Fott-fottem' also means moped or scooter. Especially in Salcette good old Floret would be reffered to as 'fott-fottem' later Luna also was called 'fott-fottem'. Fausto Frederick wrote: [Goanet] Khot-khotem Is it the same as 'fott-fottem'? Fott-fottem is made from jaggary, just jaggery (uxim Godd) nothing else. Just melt it and bring it to boiling point, keep stirring for a while. and pour it a another container. Cool it and then eat. It's malleable or extendable like a chewing gum. I love it! When kids, we used to buy 'Godd' for 25 paise or 'Chaar Ana' from a local shop and by using a broken earthen/clay pot (like a tava), we used to make FOTT-FOTTEM ourselves in an open air place.
[Goanet] Goa's Renowned First M.L.A. Passe s away.
* 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's Renowned First M.L.A. Passes away. Dr. Maurilio Furtado, the well known Doctor from the village Varca-Salcete, passed away peacefully on the 2nd August 2009, after a brief illness. He was 88 years. Dr. Maurilio's contribution towards Goa has been immense. During the Portuguese era he was a Medical Officer C.N.N. Lisbon Compania Nacianal de Navigacao. After 1961, he was the 1st Sarpanch of Orlim-Varca Village Panchayat. He was also the 1st MLA of Benaulim Constituency. He played a key role in saving Goa from the merger into Maharashtra. He was a strong United Goan Party Stalwart. Dr. Maurilio was a multi facted personality of many talents. He served the people of Goa as an unique Doctor for nearly six and half decades with his speciality as 'Ferdam Dotor' at his legendry 'SOPO'. He was an ardent animal and nature lover. He leaves behind his children grandchildren.
[Goanet] Konkani Seminar and Condolence Meeting
08.07.2009 Konkani Seminar and Condolence Meeting GRAF (Goan Review Art Foundation) in collaboration with Konkani Association, Mumbai (KAM) organizes a Konkani Seminar Mumbointlea Konknneancho Ekvott Koso Zoddop? (How to unite the Konkani people of Mumbai) Mumbointle Gõykaranche Kudd Koxe Samballop-II (How to sustain the Goan Clubs of Mumbai) followed by Condolence Meeting to pay tributes to the stalwart of the Konkani stage the late M. Boyer on Sunday 19th. July 2009 at 4.00 p.m. at St. Sebastian Goan High School, Dabul, (Thakurdwar) Near Charni Road Station, Mumbai. The Konkani speaking people of Mumbai are today scattered in the far off suburbs of Mumbai, thus breaking their link with their fellow brethren. We have to find a solution to bring all the different Konkani people together in order to sustain our cultural ties and enrich our Konkani language. Mr. Lawrence D'Souza, Kamani, Hon. Secretary of Konkani Bhasha Mandal, Mumbai, the mother association of all Konkani people of Mumbai, will share his views on this subject. The identity of the Goans in Mumbai is slowly dying. The heritage that was built by our ancestors in Mumbai - namely the Village clubs and other institutions are dwindling in numbers. Therefore, for this reason, we have already conducted one seminar - Goan Associations and the Goan Clubs in Mumbai - in order to alert the Goans. This one is a sequel to the seminar already held earlier. Some concerned Goans have taken steps to register the Goan clubs in Mumbai in order to preserve them for posterity. The secretary of this proposed Federation will throw light on the progress made so far in this regard . We are humbly calling upon all Goans to come and attend this seminar and discuss this matter and come forward to take remedial measures to safeguard our language, culture and the club and institution heritage. On this occasion we also pay our respect to our departed artiste M.Boyer who enriched the Konkani culture through his plays and songs. There is no fee to attend this Seminar however those interested to attend this seminar must register their names in advance. For Registration and other details kindly contact: Gable D'Souza (9820494439) or GRAF office (22630139). Fausto V. Da Costa President
[Goanet] Indentify the goan flower
They are mogras. Fausto Joe wrote: Please identify these Goan popular flowers ? http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk3/3707106283/sizes/l/ ? or http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk3/3707917504/sizes/l/ ?
[Goanet] Identify these pearl like fruits
They look like chun'nam. Fausto domnic wrote: If I am not mistaken they are 'bhembram'. Moi-mogan, Domnic Fernandes Please identify these pearls-like fruits http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk20/3691688202/ _
[Goanet] GRAF releases 'Kothamall'
KOTHAMALL (A garland of stories) from GRAF GRAF(Goan Review Art Foundation) has released KOTHAMALL (A Garland of Stories) a book of twelve short stories written by 12 renowned Konkani short story writers. This 100 pages book compiled and edited by Fausto V. da Costa features the short stories of Soter Barreto, J B Moraes, Jayanti Naik, Fr. Freddy J. da Costa, Sheela Kolambkar, Vincy Quadros, Lawrence D'Souza-Kamani, Pio Esteves, Marcos Gonsalves, Philomena Samfrancisco, Lino B. Dourado and Walter Menezes with a well depicting cover picture by Pio Esteves. This is the first ever short story Konkani book in the Roman script which features the literature of the Devanagari and Kanada script Konkani writers along with the Roman script Konkani writers so as to promote the literary work of Konkani in different scripts among the readers of Konkani in the roman scripts. Nominally priced at Rs. 50/-, this book is available at all the outlets in Mumbai Goa. For further information contact: Gable D'Souza, Tel: 9820494439.
[Goanet] Late F. Alvares
F. Alvares was a good writer and composer. His hit play 'Kottha Maim'. His memorable song on AIR is 'Sat Pakhanchem Suknnem' and Mando - 'Conceicao'. He is the brother of the professional tiatrist of yesteryear late Champion Alvares, whose hit play 'Morgad Put' F. Alvares directed and staged in Goa in 2002. Uncle of trumpeter Theodore urf Theo Alvares and drummer Tony King (Sons of Champion Alvares), Cousin brother of the ace director C. Alvares. Fausto Joe wrote: F. Alvares. ?Another?Tiatrist from Saligao, dies ? Would appreciate if any one could write one or two lines on Tiatirst F Alvares. ? Going by the obituary ad, all I can??assume F Alvares was a former tiatrist and that his daughter (Betty Alvares) ?and grand son (Gladstone) are also tiatrists whose pics and video clip can be seen from the foll links. ? ? Late Francis Alvares
[Goanet] July issue of Gulab hits the news stands
July issue of Gulab hits the news stands The July issue of Goa's only illustrated Konkani monthly GULAB is out on the stands. The main feature of the issue being Rain and importance of water, Vincy Quadros gives a blow to blow detail of importance and use misuse of water in India with special stress on Goa in his article 'Udkachi Naxaddi Thamboum-ia', while Soter Barreto nostalgically remembers the bygone monsoons in Goa in his article 'Khoim Gelo To Ghosghoxeancho Pavs?' Besides this main story the issue has a cover story on the jadugar of the Konkani stage late M. Boyer, an interview with the stalwart of the Konkani stage Succorine and a special update on 'River Princess' by Incaio Verdes Fernandes. This issue also features a number of other thought provoking articles by the renowned Konkani writers - J. B. Moraes, Cursino R. Pinho, Felix da Cruz, Sudha Amonkar, Guadalupe Dias, John Afonso and others. Priced at Rs. 15/- (outside Goa Rs. 20/-) the issue is available at all the outlets in Goa, Mumbai and the Gulf countries, or contact the publisher on 9821228684 or Email: gulabm...@sancharnet.in
[Goanet] GRAF releases 'Kothamall'
KOTHAMALL (A garland of stories) from GRAF GRAF (Goan Review Art Foundation) has released KOTHAMALL (A Garland of Stories) a book of twelve short stories written by 12 renowned Konkani short story writers. This 100 pages book compiled and edited by Fausto V. da Costa features the short stories of Soter Barreto, J B Moraes, Jayanti Naik, Fr. Freddy J. da Costa, Sheela Kolambkar, Vincy Quadros, Lawrence D'Souza-Kamani, Pio Esteves, Marcos Gonsalves, Philomena Samfrancisco, Lino B. Dourado and Walter Menezes with a well depicting cover picture by Pio Esteves. This is the first ever short story Konkani book in the Roman script which features the literature of the Devanagari and Kanada script Konkani writers along with the Roman script Konkani writers so as to promote the literary work of Konkani in different scripts among the readers of Konkani in the roman scripts. Nominally priced at Rs. 50/-, this book is available at all the outlets in Mumbai Goa. For further information contact: Gable D'Souza, Tel: 9820494439.
[Goanet] Death of Boyer
Sorry for the delay in sending in this reply. The following posts remind me of the death of Dr. Simon C. Fernandes. In this context may I quote the then archbishop of Bombay, Cardinal Simon Pimenta officiating as the main celebrant during the funeral mass had made this statement: '...He had a flair for pen but did not use the right way. Fausto Frederick wrote: Eugene, In the first place, how does a dead man defend himself? Regardless of the truth or otherwise of your allegations (which is not the point really), we could go about making all kinds of allegations against anyone who has passed on. Who is to judge? Secondly, here is an artiste who has obviously played a crucial role in the cultural life of the Goan community over a considerable period of time. Should we remember him on the basis of such criteria? A single sentence scattered without discretion over a media that reaches a large number of readers could have a really negative impact. Thirdly, the man has only just passed away. Is it the appropriate time to rake up such issues now? Even having truth on your side (assuming it is) would be no excuse for insensitivity, I would feel. If the devil could quote the scriptures, let he who is blameless cast the first stone! FN Eugene wrote: On my post regarding Boyer, I received an email from someone telling me, Your remarks of the above stink or are you just being a typical Goan who cannot bear to see another Goan get some praise and acknowledgment. Could these comments be a personal grudge. My (Eugene) reply: Can you specify which comments of mine on Boyer stink? Do you mean my mention of Succorine? Do you know the politics in Konknni tiatr world as better as I do? Did you fail to read the praise I lavished on him? -- The same person replies again: The politics in Konkani tiatr world must be the same as the politics in Goa today. Anyway this was not the time to come out with your comments, there is a time and place for everything. --- What the person does not understand is what I written is NOT the same as delivering an eugoly. It is ethical not to mention the deceased bad points or wrongdoings in an eulogy. But when one is doing an assessment, especially from an independent point of view, unlike what Tomazinho Cardozo has written of his fellow tiatrist, it is fair to mention some of the negative points. However big an icon Boyer was, he was not above petty politics that continues to rule the tiatr world. I had respect for me but, at the same time, I also criticized his role in a play or his own play. Tomazinho says, But, the one tiatr which created history was Ekuch Rosto. It was penned by M Boyer and was based on communal harmony shared between the two major communities of Goa. I disagreed on the main point of the story. Inter-religious marriages between a Goan Catholic boy and a Goan Hindu girl and vice versa is not the ONLY solution. It is not the only road to preserving Goa's communal harmony. This is simplistic solution. I think Tomazinho also staged a play on Goan unity (I forget the name). It was granted exemption from the entertainment tax. I attended the tiatr in Vasco. Tomazinho too says, That M Boyer was a gifted performer was manifested by his ability to mesmerize audiences through his extempore composition of lyrics on stage. Fausto writes: Taka porot porot apoitat (encore) ten'na tedeach vellar ghoddun gavpachi taka kopxi asli. Fuddem porot porot apoilear magir to ek lhan 'speech'. When Fausto says kopxi I take it to mean ability. True, earlier in his career, Boyer would rattle off couple of lines extempore for an encore. He later composed additional verses as he knew that he was be recalled not once, twice but, at times, thrice. As Fausto rights mentions, Boyer would then plead with the audience not to call him back. Since Boyer sang new verses the audience made a habit to call him again and again. It set a trend. Calling a singer back once was, in my opinion, okay but when it went on for two or three times it became intolerable. However greatly talented Boyer was it is nay impossible to string perfectly-rhymed verses of at least four to six lines on-the-spot. And, mind you, not just one verse but, at least, two or three verses. Boyer himself admited in one of Bastani meetings that it was getting to be a nuisance. We you knew him well, joked about it. But none of us few tiatr reviewers wanted to let it be known out in public. Therefore, the myth was perpetuated. The book, 100 Years of Konkani Tiatr, compiled by Wilson Mazarello (Wilmix), and published under the auspices of the Directorate of Art Culture, mentions how his surname Augiar became Boyer. Boyer officially said that he took the name from the Hollywood actor Charles Boyer. Another version that made the rounds was that Boyer was called beiro (deaf) by his school mates. It was alleged that he was hard of hearing in one ear. So, from beiro to Boyer seemed a good
[Goanet] Felix Dias - Goan Review's Man of the Y ear 2008-09
Felix Dias - Goan Review's Man of the Year 2008-09 Mr. Felix Dias, the owner of David Co, (Mumbai), has been selected by GRAF (Goan Review Art Foundation), as the Goan Review's (popular Konkani-English bi-monthy) 'Man of the year 2008-09' for the good work done by Felix in the Goan Social and Cultural fields. Mr. Dias born in the village of Pilerne, Bardez, in Goa, on completing his studies initially worked in the Engineering department of M/s J.N Marshal Co, Mumbai, where he mastered the art of printing. In the year 1953, on the 15th August he started his own printing press. Initially he printed books. In 1961 he started printing wedding invitation cards and greeting cards. Today if anyone requires to print a wedding invitation card the name of David Co. always comes foremost in mind. Besides his business Mr. Felix Dias does a lot of social work - may it be in his village, church, social or cultural fields. He is ever ready to help Goans and support the cause of Konkani. He is the hon. treasurer of the Goan Sports Association and member of the balloting committee of the Catholic Gymkhana. He is a very active participant and provides all support to the movement to save the Goan Clubs in Mumbai. He proudly says We have made it big by staying in the clubs. He is also the president of the recently formed ad hoc committee to establish the Federation of Clubs. He is a very active member of the All India Senior Citizens Group and gives his support as and when he can. He says We must do what is beneficial to all and what will be useful for posterity. Because of his social work he has won a number of awards and has been felicitated by many. He is a silent worker, a simple man and is always found with a smiling face in his office. This is his greatness. (Renato Pereira)
[Goanet] June issue of Gulab hits the news stands
June issue of Gulab hits the news stands The June issue of Goa's only illustrated Konkani monthly GULAB is out on the stands. The main feature of the issue being 'Panchayat Raj of Goa ' it carries varied view points of the stalwarts on the subject - Vincy Quadros elaborates the role of Panchayat and the responsibilities of Gram Sabhas in 'Panchayoti Raj: Graminn Vikas Raj,' Soter Barreto explains the importance of Panchayat in 'Ponchayot mhollear Desache Buneadicho Fator' while Soter D'Souza dwells on the state of affairs of the the Panchayat Raj in his article 'Sthanik Xason Ani Adhunik Udorgot'. Besides this main story Dilip Borkar features the 'dupatta' serial killer Mahanand in his story 'Konnem Toyar Kelo Ho Rakes? and Soter Barreto reflects on the results of the 15th Lok Sabha elections in 'Amcho Motdar Khoroch Xanno Zala!' with an interview of South Goa MP Francisco Sardinha. This issue also features a number of other thought provoking articles by the renowned Konkani writers - Cursino R. Pinho, Felix da Cruz, Sudha Amonkar, John Aguiar, Guadalupe Dias, John Afonso, Willy Goes and others. It also features an interview with the current singing sensation of the Konkani stage Joaquim Cabral. Priced at Rs. 15/- (outside Goa Rs. 20/-) the issue is available at all the outlets in Goa, Mumbai and the Gulf countries, or contact the publisher on 9821228684 or Email: gulabm...@sancharnet.in
[Goanet] M. Boyer-achea manak
I don't think so M. Boyer would have appreciated that. M. Boyerak laginchean vollkotolean, ani 'Sonvsar Sudhorlo' hea tachea tiatrant dakhoil'lea totvam vorvim hem mhojean nokkich mhunnom yeta. Osleo bhaileo dakhovpacheo sonskrutayo taka avoddtteo na. Fausto Xavier wrote: I request the Tiatr Akademy / Community and all who are involved directly or indirectly in the Tiatr to make sure that there is no Drama / Tiatr in any part of Goa, on our Dear M. Boyers funeral day as a mark of respect to this great man who entertained for the last fifty years Xavier Gomes ( Fan of M. Boyer ) St. Estevaum Goa / Dubai
[Goanet] Goans worst racists?
Your views make a lot of sense Florianobab. But it's not only our politicians who are to be blamed but we the citizens are largely to be blamed for this state of affairs in Goa. In fact the migrants in Goa speak Konkani while Goans don't. And sometimes it is difficult to distinguish a goan from a non-goan. Hence Goenkaramno, Konknni uloi, Konknni vach, Konknni boroi, ani Konknnintleanuch Goenkarponn fuloi! Na zalear amchea Goeant ami kholas ani bhaile zindabad. Fausto Florian wrote: Some people say 'So what'? Mumbai is full of outsiders. But one must realise that Mumbai is not Maharashtra. One must go outside Mumbai to see that Maharashtra is Maharashtra. It is not the same with Goa. Goa is practically a 'one city' state. You allow Goa to be loaded without strict 'policies' to safe-guard Goan Identity, then Goa and Goans are surely lost forever. Bernado is very right. Ulla does not know what she is talking about. Or she is mixing issues. One must know what is racism in the first place. Will Sweden allow immigrants to do what they want and how they want?. Does the Swedish government survive on the immigrant's vote? These things have been happening in Goa to the detriment of Goa and Goans. Our Goan political class has become prostitutes, cultivating these migrant votebanks for their survival and in the bargain Goa is put on the death bed Goans need the migrants labour, and there is no doubt about that for Goa does not have the labour class any more. But that does not mean that migrants should be welcomed to integrate in the Goan society and willingly allowed to vote and choose the government in Goa for the Goans. Let Ulla go to any of the major towns and cities or the market places in Goa and try ask for directions in Konkani. Some people say 'So what'? Mumbai is full of outsiders. But one must realise that Mumbai is not Maharashtra. One must go outside Mumbai to see that Maharashtra is Maharashtra. It is not the same with Goa. Goa is practically a 'one city' state. You allow Goa to be loaded without strict 'policies' to safe-guard Goan Identity, then Goa and Goans are surely lost forever. What concerned Goans are protesting is that migrants should not get voting rights in GOA as easily as it is available today. Let them come to Goa to find work ( Goa is become the Dubai for the migrants) but not be allowed to become Goans overnight. floriano goasuraj 9890470896
[Goanet] April issue of GULAB
April issue of GULAB hits the news stands The April issue of the Goa's only Konkani monthly GULAB is out on the stands. With the 15th. Lok Sabha Elections as it's cover story this issue features varied viewpoints on today's political scenario by the renowned Konkani columnist: Soter Barreto - 'Rajkaronn Zalam Ek Duddu Korpacho Dhondo!', Vincy Quadros - 'Lok Sobha Venchnnuk 2009: Oye, Oye!', Dilip Borkar - 'MP Nhoi, Sorkari Zanvoi!', besides a number of other thought provoking articles by the stalwarts - Cursino R. Pinho, Felix da Cruz, Sudha Amonkar, John Aguiar, Guadalupe Dias, John Afonso, Marcos Gonsalves, Pio Esteves, Willy Goes, Fr. Ubald Fernandes and others. It also features an interview with the most popular tiatrist of yester year Betty Ferns. Priced at Rs. 15/- (outside Goa Rs. 20/-) the issue is available at all the outlets in Goa, Mumbai and the Gulf countries, or contact the editor on 9821228684.
[Goanet] Seminar on Goan Clubs Associations
Register the Clubs (Kudd) to save them for posterity MUMBAI: Goan Review Art Foundation (GRAF) in association with The Goan Review and Gulab organized a Konkani Seminar MUMBOINTLEO GOENKARANCHEO SONSTHA ANI GOENKARANCHE KUDD, on March 29, 2009 at St. Sebastian Goan High School, Hall, Dabul at 4.30 p.m. Mr. Fausto V. da Costa, President of GRAF set the seminar rolling. He spoke in brief about the Goans of yester years. He said Goans occupied many important positions in public life in Mumbai. But now the Goans are hardly to be heard of. There are many Goan associations in Mumbai but most are dormant. The conditions of the Goan clubs (Kudds) is no better. Out of the 240 odd clubs hardly 120 are now existing. He disclosed that he had received complaints from villagers (for the purpose of publishing in the periodicals) that some clubs were sold without proper intimation to the villagers and the booty distributed among existing members. He emphasized that no individual/s have the right to sell the clubs, as they belong to the village and not to any individuals. He gave a clarion call to all Goans to wake up from the slumber and do something Now if Goan heritage is to survive and if someone called a Goan is to be found on the streets of Mumbai. Mr. Rio Rosa spoke of the Goan associations in Mumbai. He said there were many Goan associations in the past but a few are surviving now. Even those which are surviving are in bad shape. Those running the associations run them just for the sake of running the association. They have no clue what the aims and objectives of the association are. Secondly those running some associations run it for the name sake. Such leaders should not be only interested in meeting their own objectives and cling to the post but work towards meeting the objectives of the association and do constructive work. If not they should make room for those who are competent and willing to take up the reins. Such is the condition of Goan associations in Mumbai today. Mr. Thomas Sequeira, Vice president of AICU who was the main speaker on the GOAN KUDD gave a brief background of his involvement in this movement to save the clubs of Mumbai. He has taken up this active work of the clubs for over a year now after learning of the state of the clubs and how the landlords are harassing the members to leave the premises by paying some compensations or sometimes just peanuts. Advocate David Joseph a social activist has advised the group the way forward. He has prepared all the details required in a form of booklet, which has been printed by David Co. free of cost and given to the clubs. The most important advice of Mr. Thomas is first to register the club with the charity commissioner. He says once registered the club is almost secure. With the help of advocate David Joseph all formalities required to be done are available at one place. Mr Felix Dias said it is all good that we can register the clubs and get going. His main message was unity. We need to help one another in achieving the objective of Registration of the clubs and protecting them from the landlords and land sharks. In the question answer session. Some members of the audience shared their experience of being harassed by the landlords and actions taken by them. The difficulty in maintaining the club due to lack of membership/resources. They also wanted to know what is being done about the centralization of the clubs in one building . The way forward: 1- Get all the Clubs Registered - so far about 50 odd clubs are registered. 2- All clubs to be contacted and advised course of action.. 3- Due publicity will be given in Mumbai and Goa. 4- Support will be sought from the church in Goa . Get the Archbishop of Goa to write to all churches in Goa for information and awareness. 5- All other development work will be done once the registration is done. 6- Funds to be raised through soft loan from Goa government. (Renato Pereira)
[Goanet] Konkani Literary Contest results
The Results of the Konkani Literary Competitions held by GRAF Following are the results of the various Konkani writing contests organized by GRAF (Goan Review Art Foundation) the cultural body of the Mumbai's only Konkani-English bi-monthly The Goan Review: Jose Silveira, sj, of Porvorim Goa bagged the first prize in the essay writing contest for his essay Gõykara poros Bapujik Gõycho chodd usko (Bapuji has more concern for Goa than the Goans) Since there was no other entry which was of standard Alisha D'Costa , Aldona Goa was considered for a consolation prize for her essay Fott (A Lie) in the essay category. In the short story contest Milton Rodrigues sfx from Nagpur bagged the first prize for the story Kotha Mogachi (Love Story) while Savio D'Silva of Kalina, Mumbai bagged the second prize for his story Ovisvaxi (Unfaithful). In the One Act Play category Cyril D Fernandes, Benaulim Goa was awarded the first prize for Nirnnoy (The Decision) while Marcos Gonsalves' Mullam (The Roots) bagged the second prize. Fr. Ubald Fernandes sfx., Sotter Baretto and Philomena Samfrancisco comprised the panel of judges who examined the entries. The prizes will be distributed to winners during the GRAF award function to be held in Mumbai in August 2009.
[Goanet] Seminar on Goan Associations and clubs in Mumbai
Konkani Seminar - Mumbointleo Goenkarancheo Sonstha Ani Goenkaranche Kudd GRAF in collaboration with The Goan Review and Gulab organizes a Konkani Seminar Mumbointleo Goenkarancheo Sonstha Ani Goenkaranche Kudd highlighting today's sad state of affairs of the Goan Associations in Mumbai and the Goan Clubs and suggesting remedial measures. On Sunday the 29th. March at 4.00 p.m. at St. Sebastian Goan High School, Dabul, (Thakurdwar) Near Charni Road Station, Mumbai The idendity of the Goans in Mumbai is slowly dying. The heritage that was built by our ancestors in Mumbai - namely the Village clubs and other institutions are dwindling in numbers. No competent and capable persons are coming forward to run the Goan associations and Village unions. Consequently the associations are dormant and some are running just for the name sake. Therefore, for this reason, this seminar on Goan Assocaitions in Mumbai and the Goan Clubs is being oraganised with the aim of waking up the Goans of Mumbai. Some concerned Goans have taken steps to register the Goan clubs in Mumbai in order to preserve them for posterity. We are humbly calling upon all Goans to come and attend this seminar in large numbers so that all Goans come together and discuss this matter and come forward to take remedial measures to make our institutions and associations vibrant once again. There is no fee to attend this Seminar however those interested to attend this seminar must register their names in advance. For Registration and other details kindly contact: Gable D'Souza (9820494439) vo Domnic D'Souza (9821752011) vo GRAF office (22630139).
[Goanet] Viva Carnival 2009
Dear Sir, Greetings from GRAF. We thank you for publishing the news of our activities in your esteemed newspaper/periodical from time to time. We request you to publish the following press release in your esteemed newspaper/magazine for the benefit of your readers. Thanking you. Yours faithfully Fausto V. Da Costa Goan Carnival in Mumbai GRAF (Goan Review Art Foundation) will organize a Goan cultural programme 'Viva Carnival'09' on 14th. February 2009, at St. Sebastian Goan High School grounds, Dabul, at 7.30 p.m. in aid of St. Francis Xavier Church, Dabul and on15th. February 2009 at St. Mary's junior college Hall, Kalina, Santa Cruz East at 7.30 p.m. in aid of Our Lady of Egypt church, Kalina. The programme includes Carnival float with King Momo and his entourage, cultural items like folk dances, Mando-dulpods, songs and fell (skit). There will be dancing sessions to the beat of lively music with lots of spot prizes and mouth watering Goan delicacies. For entry passes and further details kindly contact GRAF office: 22630139, Maureen: 9820738418, Domnic : 98217520119 Roque Gonsalves: 9821565205.
[Goanet] Viva Carnival 2009
26.1.2009 To, Dear Greetings from GRAF. We thank you for publishing the news of our activities in your esteemed newspaper/periodical from time to time. We request you to publish the following press release in your esteemed newspaper/magazine for the benefit of your readers. Thanking you. Yours faithfully Fausto V. Da Costa Goan Carnival in Mumbai GRAF (Goan Review Art Foundation) will organize a Goan cultural programme 'Viva Carnival'09' on 14th. February 2009, at St. Sebastian Goan High School grounds, Dabul, at 7.30 p.m. in aid of St. Francis Xavier Church, Dabul and on15th. February 2009 at St. Mary's junior college Hall, Kalina, Santa Cruz East at 7.30 p.m. in aid of Our Lady of Egypt church, Kalina. The programme includes Carnival float with King Momo and his entourage, cultural items like folk dances, Mando-dulpods, songs and fell (skit). There will be dancing sessions to the beat of lively music with lots of spot prizes and mouth watering Goan delicacies. For entry passes and further details kindly contact GRAF office: 22630139, Maureen: 9820738418, Domnic : 98217520119 Roque Gonsalves: 9821565205.
[Goanet] Chandrakant Keni passes away
KONKANI WRITER CHANDRAKANT KENI NO MORE Mr Chandrakant Keni, eminent Konkani writer, Sahitya award winner and former editor of erstwhile Marathi daily Rashtramat and Konkani daily Sunaparant, expired at 5.45 am today i.e. February 3, 2009, at the Vintage Hospital in Margao. Mr Keni, who was ailing for some time, was in his early seventies. He leaves behind his wife and two daughters. The funeral will be held at 3 pm this afternoon at the Margao crematorium. The last public appearance he made was at the launch of the book on Saraswats which was compiled by him.
[Goanet] Confused over language usage
* 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 Hope you've got clarification to the confusion over the lanaguage usage from the explanation provided by Prof. S M Borges. 'Borges and the script issue' is a totally different issue altogether and therefore cannot be linked with the usage of Konkani language. Fausto Eugene wrote: Perhaps someone knowledgeable on the grammatical aspects, or nuances, of the language could explain why in a same sentence why Goenkaranchi and G?ykar are written in the way they are. If a leading Konkani in Roman-script magazine is confused on the usage of the word, then it is not a good sign.
[Goanet] Confused over language usage
* 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 Hi Eugene, Appending Prof. S M Borges' reply to your query. Hope this explanation will suffice. Fausto It is gratifying to note that at least one reader of GULAB (even if he is someone WRITING in English) is concerned about how Konkani words are written in the Roman script. GULAB is constrained to say this because when we ran a series of 20 articles on this topic with a view to standardize the contributions received from our own authors, we found that hardly anyone paid attention to our suggestions, and we continued to receive articles written in the same old individual styles; nobody bothered to tell us whether and where we were going wrong either, in spite of our invitation to do so. Consequently, our work of proof correction did not diminish; the resulting tedium leads to some errors remaining uncorrected however much we wish to avoid this. The present query involves (a) the use of Y, (b) the method used for nasalization and (c) the necessity of doubling some consonants. We had devoted a full article (no. 20) to explain our understanding of the use of Y. This letter is found in Konkani written up to the first decade of the twentieth century. (It is also found in Pai Tiatrist's play, Bhattkara staged in 1910 but published in about 1940.) It is not found in later Konkani works obviously because the letter was banished from the Portuguese language in 1911; Goan children who went to Portuguese school after 1911 did learn the name of this letter as Igrôz but did not know the sound it represents as they did not come across a single word containing this letter. (Some, in fact, wrongly assumed that Y has the same sound as Z.) In recent decades, the medium of instruction having shifted to English, our children know that Y represents sounds: a vowel sound I (ee as in 'only'), a diphthong sound AI (eye as in 'try'), a consonant sound YO (as in 'young', 'buyer'). Earlier, the consonant sound was represented in Konkani by IO or EO depending on the position. Considering the number of vowel sounds in Konkani, the Roman script vowels were really overworked, even without handling this consonant sound. Therefore, it was thought appropriate to utilize the hitherto idle Y for the consonant sound alone. But there was strong opposition to this move. This included some veteran writers who have produced meritorious literary and research works. Moreover, a majority of GULAB readers, we felt, did not have the good fortune of going to an English school. Hence we decided to introduce this change gradually. This is one of the reasons why some words are spelt differently in one and the same article or sentence. Uniform nasalization could have been accomplished by using the 'tilde' in every case. But two factors militate against this. (a) the additional moves required to be made on the keyboard every time a 'tilde-bearing' vowel is to be typed and (b) the ubiquity of nasal sounds in Konkani. Moreover, even the languages which have been using the Roman script for centuries make do with the nasal consonants M and N for the purpose of nasalization. Therefore, it was decided to use the 'tilde' (as well as other accents) only where absolutely necessary. Generally, M is used when the nasal vowel precedes a labial consonant (i.e. B, M, P) and N in all other cases. But M and N also function as consonants. Hence a provision had to be made in the event of a consonant M preceding a labial consonant, or a consonant N preceding one of the other consonants. This is accomplished by placing an apostrophe after the M/N as the case may be. Examples: gulam'ponn (slavery), kan'sul (temple), mon'xak (to man). When a final M follows a vowel it always nasalizes the vowel; thus all neutral plural nouns end with a nasal M: fulam, kellim. However, if such M is to be pronounced as a consonant, an apostrophe must follow it: molom' (unguent), salam' (salute), chondrim' (moon). Now, let us take the specific cases of Gõy / Goem, Gõykar / Goemkar. When we use the Konkani words for Goa and Goan we find a dichotomy. Some use a monosyllabic Gõy, others a disyllabic Go-em. Similarly for Goan we use a disyllabic Gõy-kar or a tri-syllabic Go-em-kar. The latter versions arise, we feel, as a result of literally reading Goem and Goenkar in Roman script (in Devanagari the words are uniformly Gõy and Gõykar.) We therefore
[Goanet] Goa's Identity
* * * * * * * * * ANNUAL GOANETTERS MEET * * * * * * * * * Goanetters in Goa and visiting meet Jan 6, 2009 at 3.30 pm at Hotel Mandovi (prior to the Goa Sudharop event, which you're also welcome to). Join in for a Dutch dinner -- if we can agree on a venue after the meet. RSVP (confirmations only) 9822122436 or 2409490 or f...@goa-india.org Very true. Fausto Arwin Mesquita (UAE) wrote: PWD Minister Mr. Churchill Alemao is right; Romi Konkani must be incorporated in the Official Language Act, to preserve Goan Identity. But then, if Mr. Alemao is really serious about protecting Goa's Identity, then I request him to fight against other critical issues, which are seriously destroying Goa's Identity. For instance, Large Scale land sales to non-goans mega-projects favouring outsider, not only brings in un-necessary migrant work force but also brings in majority non-goan settlers. Surely if the latter is not stopped or restricted, we Goans will soon be a minority in Goa; I hope we all appreciate that Romi Konkani will not be relevant, if Goa ends up with a Non-Goan majority!!
[Goanet] Confused over language usage
* * * * * * * * * ANNUAL GOANETTERS MEET * * * * * * * * * Goanetters in Goa and visiting meet Jan 6, 2009 at 3.30 pm at Hotel Mandovi (prior to the Goa Sudharop event, which you're also welcome to). Join in for a Dutch dinner -- if we can agree on a venue after the meet. RSVP (confirmations only) 9822122436 or 2409490 or f...@goa-india.org Noted. Prof. S M Borges will be the right person to answer your query. Fausto Eugene wrote: However, I know the trend to used G?y with a tilde on o was started by Vavraddeancho Ixtt and now commonly used by Gulab. If I remember correctly Gulab used Goem when it first started. I don't know since when the change began. But Gulab is not consistent. On the cover page of its November issue, it says, Goem Bond Korun Konnem Kitem Zoddlem? and also G?y Bond Perhaps someone knowledgeable on the grammatical aspects, or nuances, of the language could explain why in a same sentence why Goenkaranchi and G?ykar are written in the way they are. If a leading Konkani in Roman-script magazine is confused on the usage of the word, then it is not a good sign. I have also noticed that our native language is spelled Konknni ifrom the earlier Konkani. Probably both spellings are acceptable, but I would like to know which one of the two is widely used. Eugene Correia
[Goanet] Special issue of 'Goencho Avaz'
Special Issue of Goencho Avaz hits the news stands The special issue of Goencho Avaz is out on the stands. Edited by the renowned journalist Julio D'Silva, this issue (published in English and Konkani in the Roman script) takes a critical look at the progress made by Goa ever since it attained Statehood with special articles on different aspects written by people involved in that particular field. Leader of Opposition Manohar Parrikar takes a critical look at the administration while Ex-Tourism Minister Matanhy Saldanha writes about the constant struggles of the traditional fishermen. Former Education Department Director Bonfilio da Cruz has written about the education system, Soter R. Barreto on Konkani language and Soter de Souza about the functioning of the Panchayats in Goa. Dr. Jorson Fernandes has written about the health care system in Goa, while Prakash Kamat has analysed the State's economy. Maria Lourdes Bravo da Costa takes a look at the changes in the Goan kitchen and Wilson Mazarello has written about the tiatr. Jaret de Silva's article covers the life of a seaman and Felix da Cruz comments on agriculture in the State. Besides there are articles in Roman Konkani by the stalwarts John Aguiar, Sudha Amonkar, Guadalupe Dias and Fausto V. Da Costa on various other topics, a short story by Tukaram Shet, and the prize winning articles at the competition organized by Fr. Freddy J da Costa Memorial Trust. This special issue brought out by Fr. Freddy J. Da Costa Memorial Trust is nominally priced at Rs. 15/- and is available at all the newspaper agents in Goa. For further details and to receive this copy through mail contact 9821228684.
[Goanet] GRAF's Konkani Literary Contest-2008
GRAF's Konkani Literary Contest-2008 Goan Review Art Foundation [GRAF] the cultural body of the popular Konkani-English bi-monthly The Goan Review is organizing its annual Konkani Literary Contest. This Konkani writing contest is in the roman script only and in three categories as follows and is open to all:- A. Essay ---Minimum 1200 words. B. Short Story---Minimum 1500 words. C. One Act PlayMinimum 1800 words. 1.. Subject / Topic - choice of the writer. 2.. One contestant may participate in all the 3 categories but only one entry per category is permitted. 3.. All 3 categories will carry 1st and 2nd prizes each respectively. 4.. Entries should be on Foolscap paper leaving adequate margin and in clear handwriting or typed only on one side of the paper. 5.. On the first page only the title of the feature should be written. Name and other details of the contestant to be written on separate sheet of paper as follows: a) Name address, b) title, c) contact no., d) date of birth, e) Signature of the contestant. 6.. The envelope containing the entry should be marked GRAF Literary Contestand along with the contestant's passport size photograph should be sent to the following address so as to reach before the 31st December 2008: The Goan Review, 14, Nafees Chambers, 121/123 Mody Street, Fort, Mumbai-400 001. Tel. (022) 22630139 7.. Decision of the judges will be final and binding on all. No further correspondence whatsoever in this regard will be entertained. (Gable D'Souza) __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 3651 (20081129) __ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus.
[Goanet] GRAF's Konkani Literary Contest 2008
GRAF's Konkani Literary Contest-2008 Goan Review Art Foundation [GRAF] the cultural body of the popular Konkani-English bi-monthly The Goan Review is organizing its annual Konkani Literary Contest. This Konkani writing contest is in the roman script only and in three categories as follows and is open to all:- A. Essay ---Minimum 1200 words. B. Short Story---Minimum 1500 words. C. One Act PlayMinimum 1800 words. 1.. Subject / Topic - choice of the writer. 2.. One contestant may participate in all the 3 categories but only one entry per category is permitted. 3.. All 3 categories will carry 1st and 2nd prizes each respectively. 4.. Entries should be on Foolscap paper leaving adequate margin and in clear handwriting or typed only on one side of the paper. 5.. On the first page only the title of the feature should be written. Name and other details of the contestant to be written on separate sheet of paper as follows: a) Name address, b) title, c) contact no., d) date of birth, e) Signature of the contestant. 6.. The envelope containing the entry should be marked GRAF Literary Contestand along with the contestant's passport size photograph should be sent to the following address so as to reach before the 31st December 2008: The Goan Review, 14, Nafees Chambers, 121/123 Mody Street, Fort, Mumbai-400 001. Tel. (022) 22630139 7.. Decision of the judges will be final and binding on all. No further correspondence whatsoever in this regard will be entertained. (Gable D'Souza)
[Goanet] Romi ekrupin boroitana...
Romi Konknni borovpant ekrupi (uniformity) haddche khatir Goa Konknni Akademi (GKA) ani TSKK hannim uzvaddak haddil'lea nemavollincho (orthography) vapudd korcho mhunn Piresbab suchoita tem vichitr dista. 'Balancing Act' koxem, dogainkui khoxi korun uddoile? Vo mhoje somzonnent chuk ba ghoddtta kai? Poile svater heo donui 'orthography' (Romi Konknni boronvchi rit vo nemavoll) veg-veglleo ani teo donui chalik laileo zalear ekrupi koxi mellom yeta kai? Tea pustokanche mathallech borovpachi rit vingpodd asa: 1. GKA boroita: ROMI LIPINT KONKNNI BOROUNCHI NEMAVOLL. 2. TSKK boroita: ROMI LIPI - KO~NKNNI B^RO~VCHI RIT. Mittakuch kharsann nasta ten'na... Ani him donui nemavolli pustokam halinch uzvaddak aileant, punn Romint Konknni borovpa vixim hea adim Dalgado Konknni Akademi (DKA) hanchi nemavoll uzvaddak ailoli asa 1988 vorsa ani te adim 1972 vorsa Prof. Joaquim Antonio Fernandes hannim 'Romi Lipient Borounchi Rit' hem pustok uzvaddak haddlelem asa. Itlem asonui choddxe Romi Konknni borovpi heam nemam pormonnem boroinant ani te Konknni boroitana ap-apli khas nemavoll vapuddtat. Hem kiteak ghoddtta kai? Kiteak ami sogott guru. Fuddem GKA-chi nemavoll toyar kel'le somitintlech kaim vangddi apunn botoitat ten'na ti nemavoll vapuddlole disona. Ten'na ekrupi mellovpachem amchem sopon soponuch urtolem kai? Vo Pires baban suchoilam toxem donui nemavolli chalik lavun... Hanvem kitem boroilam tem khori sthiti lokxant dovrun boroilam, tori hea mhojea borovpacho orth 'bigot' monache monis hanv ek pro-devanagri mhunn kaddtat taka mhoje kodden ilaz na. Fausto News from Goa's Pride: Speaking on the occasion, Shri Menino Peres, said that it is important that we write and publish our thoughts in our mother tongue. He recalled how each one wrote in his own style in the absence of any orthography for Konknni in Roman script. The writers should make use of Orthographies? published by the Goa Konknni Akademi (GKA) and the TSKK in order to bring uniformity of spelling and grammar in their writing.
Re: [Goanet] Glimpses of Konknni
Dears Let me clarify: It's not Prof. S. M. Borges but I who have been adding the prefix 'Prof.' before his name in Gulab Goan Review. I also address him as 'Prosorbab' any objection? Isn't it my prerogative to give prominence whomsover I wish to in Gulab or the Goan Review? Although I can forcefully counter many other bigot views expressed in this mail, I refrain from doing as I do not have time to waste after such foolish issues. We have to accept we are living in stupid times and dealing with bigot minds. One can give one's opinion, but need not force his/her opinion on others in a frustrated manner stooping very low and indulging in mudslinging and character assasinating. Only people with ulterior motives and who stand to gain out of the issue need to do that. The rest I leave it to you to decide. Fausto Miguel wrote: 2. S.M. Borges became the member of the editorial board of Gulab GULAB Konkani monthly from 2005. Fausto V. da Costa is the editor. S.M.Borges name is printed as Prof. S.M.Borges under the section Editorial Board in the years 2005 to 2007 and in January and February of 2008. It is also found in articles in Gulab of October 2006 page 13. Jun 2008 pp 8 and 9. 3. The Goan Review, a Konkani and English bi-monthly, is published from Mumbai. Fausto da Costa is the editor and publisher. S.M.Borges writes regularly for this periodical. He has written his name as Prof. S.M.Borges in his articles. Let me give reference to a few only May-June 2005 p.10 , July-August 2005 p. 8 , September-October 2005 p. 8 , November-December 2005 p. 8 , January-February 2006 p. 8 , March-April 2006 p. 22 and May-Jun 2006 p.22 Let readers decide whether Prof. Borges could be trusted for what he writes on periodicals and on the internet. If he so convinced that Devnagari is the natural script of Konkani then let him write Konkani only in his 'natural' script and stop immediately to write Konkani in Roman script (foreign, unnatural, according to him). He was immersed in his study of stones and totally unknown to the Konkani world till 2004. He began to write in Konkani and about Konkani from the year 2004. After the death of Fr. Freddy da Costa he was given prominence in Gulab and the Goan Review by their editor Fausto da Costa, the brother of Fr. Freddy. Sotachench zoit zatollem! Mog asundi. Miguel Date: Tue, 9 Sep 2008 03:04:49 +0530 From: Sebastian Borges [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: fausto dacosta [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Mon, 8 Sep 2008 05:02:08 -0700 (PDT) Subject: Glimpses of Konknni Subject: [Goanet] Sebastian Borges [EMAIL PROTECTED] : Glimpses of Konknni Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Dear friends, The article, Glimpses of Konknni in Roman script by Fr. Pratap Naik, though sketchy, is fairly truthful. hide the fact that not a single Konkani book in Roman script was printed between 1660 and 1890 any where in the world? And also that no Konkani book was printed in Goa even between 1890 and 1928?I hereby challenge Fr.Pratap Naik to prove me wrong on this count; and this is not the first time I am throwing this challenge. Fr. Naik also exploded his own pet myth: that Devanagari script is of the Hindus whilst Roman script is of the Roman Catholics. He now proves what I have been consistently stressing; that when it comes to using Devanagari for writing / teaching Konkani, it is Catholic Goans who have led the way and the Hindus, including Saraswats, followed much later. To the evidence adduced by Fr. Naik, one could add the following: in 1926, Francisco Pedro Borges wrote a Konkani (Devanagari) religious book of 198 pages entitled Kristanv Bhavartheacho dispott'tto sangati; this was printed in Khanapur. At the threshold of the twentieth century, a matriculate (equivalent to XI passed) Shenoy Goembab, in his twenties/thirties, published some Konkani translations in Roman script. And this is held against him. Some ignoramuses also think that this is a revelation, little realizing that the info is found in my translation of Shenoy Goembab's biography. I would be very happy to receive clarifications on the above points. Sotachench Zoit Zatolem. Sebastian Borges Dear Prof. Sebastiao Mariano Borges, For a retired lecturer who prefixed his name with a Prof. for a decade while using the signature ending Sotachench Zoit Zatolem. Sebastian Borges credibility cannot be ...and is not an issue! For a person who roared that the Devangari edition of Mr. Lourdinho Rodrigues's book Mahabharot was a pirated version, wand then could only dig up the late Confusius Cardoz's article in the GULAB as proof of a non-starter, throwing challenges is easy. Did Shenoi Goybab do his PH.D. in Konkani or Linguistics between the time he wrote his first dozen [or fourteen] publications in Roman Script before migrating to the holy Devanagri script? Was Matricula Std. XI or Std. VII during the relevant period of Shenoi Goybab, the doyen
[Goanet] Workshop in Kokani short story-writing held
Workshop in Kokani short story-writing held Fr. Freddy J. Da Costa Memorial Trust, Margao conducted a one-day Workshop in Short Story Writing in Konkani on Sunday, 14th September at Our Lady of Rosary High School, Fatorda. The workshop, sponsored by Goa Konkani Akademi, was attended by 50 students of stds. V to XII, drawn from various schools in Goa. The workshop was inaugurated by Fr. Boulais da Costa, Parish priest of Fatorda Church and Principal of the host school. Dr. Kiran Budkuley, Dr. Jayanti Naik, Shri. Vincy Quadros and Shri. Soter Barreto were the resource persons who guided the participants in the various aspects of short-story writing. Fr. Manuel Gomes, President of the Trust, chaired the concluding function and presented to the participants the certificates and a book gifted by the Goa Konkani Akademi. The response for the Workshop was so tremendous that many aspirants had to be disappointed. However, in order to accommodate at least some of those who have already applied, the Trust intends to conduct a similar workshop in December 2008. No new applications need be sent.
[Goanet] Bhas, Lipi Ani Gulab
Bhas, Lipi Ani GULAB Gulab vachinastana aikol'lea voir motanche voir vadri korun mot (bigot) ditat te vixim amcho nixedh asa. Ani zori Gulab vachun somzonaslear GULAB-achem dhoronn spoxtt korchem zalear - Konknnicho vistar (lipicho nhoi) ani hantun (toxem ani her koslei vixoyacher) konna konnachim vividh motam uzvaddak yetat tim tea-tea borovpeanchim motam ani tim motam divpacho ani uzvaddak haddpacho zonn ekleacho povitr hokk. Tori, zor GULAB-ar omkim motam aileat tim chukichim, ek bhazu gheun ani/vo motanche voir vadri kel'im (bigot) zalear tim purvean dakholl kelear te vixim khulaso diunk vo lottkem tem spoxtt dakhovpi motam uzvaddaunk ami fattim soronant. GULAB Romi lipintlem Konknni nemallem ani dubavaviret tachi ast asteli Romi lipie dixen. Ani rajbhas kaideant 'Konknni mhonnje Devanagri lipint boroil'li Konknni' kaddun 'Devanagri/Romi' ghalpachi itsa vo yevzonn dakhoilea/posorlea tantun Konknnichem, Goychem ani Goykaranchem boreponn asa zalear nhoich fokot 'Konknni mhonnje Devanagri/Romi lipint boroil'li Konknni' bogor 'Konknni mhonnje Romi lipint boroil'li Konknni' mhonnon durust mellovpak poriant ami odik khuxeal astoleanv, karann GULAB romi Konknni masik. Punn Romik sthan divpachea nanvan zor rajbhas kaideant bodol korun Romi lipi vangdda Moratthi bhaxek ek sarko dorzo divpachea karyak mat amcho khor virodh. Oxem mhonnttam karann ek voros fattim khaili chitt borovpean hanvem Moratthi virudh voir kelam tem vidhan kel'lem ten'na mhaka tannem oso prosn kel'lo, Moratthi bhaxek ek-sarko dorzo divpa vixim tuzo vixex virodh kiteak sangxi?' Tedna oslea horvea vicharak zabab diunchi goroz asa oxem mhaka dislem na. Atam-i divpachi goroz asa oxem disona, tori don vollimni sangchem zalear ek bhas don rajyanchi rajbhas kiteak? Magir Goykaramni lok-mot jikhun Goy vegllem dovorpachem mhotv kitem/koslem? Ani aiz zori Moratthik ek sarko dorzo diuncho zalear Goy Maharaxttrant ghalinastana kiteak dovorchem? Goychi ani Konknnichi fikir asloleank hem odik borem somzotolem dekhun ani GULABa vixim motanche voir vadri korun (bigot) motam konnench he fuddem diunchi nhoi heach hetun ho khulaso divpak amkam dislem. Tori he vixim barik niyall vachunk sodtoleamni The Goan Review - Julay-Agost ankacho ogrlekh mud'dom korun vachcho. -Fausto V. Da Costa Sompadok, Gulab Set. 5ver miguel boroita: Date: Fri, 5 Sep 2008 22:02:00 +0530 (IST) From: Miguel Braganza [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [Goanet] Of Language, Script and Panic. by Tomazinho Cardoz To: Goanet [EMAIL PROTECTED] Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8 Dears, ? The article below appeared in the GT page A8 on 03 September, 2008. It was followed on 05 Sept.?by a Letter to the Editor by Professor Sebastiao Mariano Borges objecting to the date of DKA formation and placing it on 28 August,?1988 [instead of 1989 stated by Tomazinho] at a function held in Margao. Perhaps, SMB is right. He writes for the GULAB magazine that was founded by Fr. Freddy Da Costa, the first DKA President. That Gulab and SMB promote Devanagri while writing in Roman script is just one of the many ironies of Konkani. ? Both, Tomazinho and SMB, are members of the GKA and have co-authored the compilation of Konkani Orthography published by GKA recently, perhaps in an effort to prepare Catholic Goans to switch over to Devanagri as if teaching Antruzi?Konkani in Devanagri SCRIPT in 126 Diocesan primary schools, 72 GPS?and 5 Hindu management primary schools was not enough to help the poor Catholics [Bhandaris and Lamanis who study in these schools] was not enough. The proximity perhaps increases the friction. Some sparks are inevitable. ? Prof. S M Borges does not seem to have made the transition to Devanagri that he talks about. He continues to write Konkani in Roman script. Sermanv somestank, onnienk nhoi! ? Mog asundi. ? Miguel
[Goanet] Konkani workshop
From: Fausto Da Costa [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: goanet@lists.goanet.org Cc: S M Borges [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, August 25, 2008 5:23 PM Subject: Re: Goanet Digest, Vol 3, Issue 1044 The workshop will be conducted by Dr. Jayanti Naik and Dr. Kiran Budkuley. Fausto on 19.8.08 Shri Victor Rangel wrote: Dear Mr. Da Costa, Who will be conducting the workshop? That is an important bit of information that would-be participants would like to know. Regards, Victor --- On Mon, 8/18/08, Fausto Da Costa [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: Fausto Da Costa [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [Goanet] Konkani Story writing workshop To: Herald Goa [EMAIL PROTECTED], goanet@lists.goanet.org, Herald Press [EMAIL PROTECTED], Navhind Times [EMAIL PROTECTED], Gomantak Times [EMAIL PROTECTED], divo [EMAIL PROTECTED], Renovocao [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED], Fr. Anthony Charanghat [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED], Vincent Braganza [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Monday, August 18, 2008, 11:22 AM Dear Editor, Kindly publish the attached news-item in your esteemed newspaper/magazine for the knowledge of your readers. Thank you. Fausto V. Da Costa The Goan Review Press Release Fr. Freddy J. Da Costa Memorial Trust is organizing a full-day workshop on Story-writing in Konkani. This workshop will be held in Margao on Sunday, September 14, 2008 and will be open to students presently studying in stds. 5th to 12th. Students desirous of participating in this workshop are invited to send their applications to the Sectretary of the Trust at the earliest giving therein the following information: 1. Name of the student (2) Name of the school and class in which presently studying, (3) Residential address, (4) Contact telephone number, (5) Student's signature, (6) Parent's / Guardian's signature. The necessary materials (like paper, pen, file, relevant literature, etc.) will be supplied to the participants during the workshop; also tea and lunch. No fee whatsoever is to be paid. But, due to constraints of space, the number of participants needs to be restricted. Therefore an early application would be advantageous. Address: Secretary, Fr. Freddy J. Da Costa Memorial Trust, c/o Manfa Music, Commerce House, F-18B, Luis Miranda Road, Margao 403 601. (S. M. Borges) Secretary (Ph. 9960816598) __ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 3385 (20080825) __ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. http://www.eset.com
[Goanet] World Konkani Day 2008
GRAF Celebrates 'World Konkani Day 2008' in Spectacular Style By Ancy Paladka The Goan Review Art Foundation (GRAF) celebrated 'World Konkani Day 2008' in the metro at the Goan Institute Hall, Thakurdwar, Dabul, on Saturday, August 23. GRAF is the cultural body of the Konkani-English bi-monthly 'The Goan Review', whose editor and publisher is the renowned Goan Konkani writer Fausto V Da Costa. This celebration commemorated the inclusion of Konkani in the eighth schedule of the Indian Constitution on 20th August, 1992. This day is popularly known as 'Konkani Maneotaye Dis,' along the Konkan belt. The programme started with 'Sobit Amchem Goem', a dance-song conducted by Agnes Fernandes. Renowned Goan classical musician Milind Raikar was the chief guest while Konkani litterateur J B Moraes was the guest of honour. Konkani journalist Navin Kulshekar and tiatrist Nevis Oliveira were honoured on the occasion for their contribution to Konkani literature and tiatr. Renato Pereira Patron member of GRAF and Alex Silveira, President, Goan Institute were also present on the dais. GRAF's president Fausto V Da Costa gave an emotional call to all Konkani people to respect their mother tongue and to use it while talking, reading, and writing. 'Konkani has achieved great heights these days and it has brought in top honours; but it simply doesn't matter to Konkani people who are not proud of their language. They query about the benefits they stand to gain from Konkani. Only people who benefit financially from Konkani and people who can make an issue out of it to further their political career use and misuse Konkani, stated Fausto. He further added that the Konkani people in Mumbai, decades ago, were responsible for promoting Konkani movements, tiatr, and Konkani periodicals. He credited these Mumbaikars for Goa remaining a separate state with Konkani as its language, since they contributed abundantly to Goa's opinion poll. Fausto lamented the fact that today it becomes difficult to find a pure Goans in Goa. He cautioned that forgetting one's language was equal to losing one's identity. J B Moraes beautifully explained 15 milestones of Konkani as follows: 1. 'Zagor' and 'Tiatr', 2. 'Kudd' of Mumbai, 3. Konkani periodicals, 4. Work of Shennoy Goem Bab, 5. Konkani Parishad, 6. Konkani Bhasha Mandal of Mumbai established in 1942, 7. Konkani radio progarmmes 8. First Konkani novel 'Anjel', 9. Opinion poll in Goa, 10. Sahitya Akademi's recognition for Konkani as an independent language, 11. Konkani becoming the state language of Goa, 12. Konkani entering the eigth schedule of our constitution, 13. First Vishwa Konkani Sammelan, 14. Kalangan of 'Mandd Sobhan', and Vishwa Konkani Bhavan, 15. Konkani singing entering the book of Guinness records. Between these milestones there are thousands of furlongs which are not listed here, he said. Renato Pereira welcomed the gathering and proposed the vote of thanks. Octaviano Fernandes, Secretary, GRAF, introduced the honourable guests, while GRAF's chairman Gable D'Souza compered the programme. Milind Raikar, Yadnis Raikar, Beni Alfy D'Souza, and John Cardozo, gave violin and guitar presentations. Neves Oliveira rendered a melodious song giving a clarion call to Goans to safeguard their land and property, while 'mando-dulpods' highlighting the rich Goan traditional culture, presented by GRAF members under Renato Pereira was one of the highlights of the evening.
[Goanet] World Konkani Day Celebration
World Konkani Day - 2008 Goan Review Art Foundation (GRAF), the cultural body of the Konkani-English bi-monthly The Goan Review is celebrating the World Konkani event - WORLD KONKANI DAY 2008 at the Goan Institute Hall, Thakurdwar, Dabul, Mumbai 400 002 on 23rd. August 2008, (Saturday) commencing at 6.30 p.m. World Konkani Day is being celebrated in recognition of Konkani as one of the national languages of the country. This year, August 20, commemorated the 16th anniversary of inclusion of Konkani in the eighth schedule of the Indian Constitution. This great day will be celebrated with a talk on the Konkani language by Shri J B Moraes renowned Konkani litterateur and Sahitya Akademi award winner, followed by cultural items highlighting rich traditional culture of the Konkan, consisting of Mando-dulpods, song, mimicry music. Prominent Konkani personalities who have rendered yeoman service to Konkani language, art and culture will be felicitated at this function. Goa's famed classical musician of international repute Shri Milind Raikar has kindly consented to be the chief guest and address the gathering. GRAF will also conduct a Konkani Seminar on 24th. August 2008, (Sunday) commencing at 3.30 p.m. at Victoria School Hall, Mahim, Mumbai 400 016. Entry free. For further details and entry passes contact GRAF on 22630139 or 9820738418 (Maureen) or 9820494439 (Gable).
[Goanet] Konknni Dis
Sogott Konknneank khuxalbhorit Konknni Dis anvddetam. Konknni bhas ghottnneche atthve vollerint poddlear aiz 16 vorsam sortat. Konknni bhaxe pasot sorv Konknni lokan sangatan vavronk zai. Sogleancho agenda 'ek' asonk zai. Jai Konknni. Fausto
[Goanet] Konkani Story writing workshop
Dear Editor, Kindly publish the attached news-item in your esteemed newspaper/magazine for the knowledge of your readers. Thank you. Fausto V. Da Costa The Goan Review Press Release Fr. Freddy J. Da Costa Memorial Trust is organizing a full-day workshop on Story-writing in Konkani. This workshop will be held in Margao on Sunday, September 14, 2008 and will be open to students presently studying in stds. 5th to 12th. Students desirous of participating in this workshop are invited to send their applications to the Sectretary of the Trust at the earliest giving therein the following information: 1. Name of the student (2) Name of the school and class in which presently studying, (3) Residential address, (4) Contact telephone number, (5) Student's signature, (6) Parent's / Guardian's signature. The necessary materials (like paper, pen, file, relevant literature, etc.) will be supplied to the participants during the workshop; also tea and lunch. No fee whatsoever is to be paid. But, due to constraints of space, the number of participants needs to be restricted. Therefore an early application would be advantageous. Address: Secretary, Fr. Freddy J. Da Costa Memorial Trust, c/o Manfa Music, Commerce House, F-18B, Luis Miranda Road, Margao 403 601. (S. M. Borges) Secretary (Ph. 9960816598)
[Goanet] Obituray
OBITUARY - Mrs Lydia Fernandes (58), wife of RIOROSA Mrs Lydia Fernandes (58), wife of RIOROSA (Rosario Fernandes) Konkani writer, Tiatrist, Composer, Singer, Writer and Artiste of Aldona-Calvim, Goa and Mother of Leeanne, Lloyd, Lester expired suddenly on Monday August 11, 2008 due massive heart attack at Hinduja hospital Mumbai. Funeral cortege leaves residence at 10.00 am on Wednesday August 13 for Mass at Good Shepherd Church, Four Bungalows, Andheri West, Mumbai and burial at Oshiwara Cemetry, Mumbai. Residence: 104/A Sai Sadan, Ratan Nagar, Four Bungalows, Andheri West Contact: 022-26374479, 9867329584
[Goanet] Greatest Goan Dr Jack Sequeira
Well said Lino bab. Fausto Lino wrote: Dear Cecil, And my personal?favourite title goes to Historic Opinion Poll Leader late Dr. Jack Sequeira for protecting the identity of Goa. Because?of the sacrifice of the great leader YOU and ME are Goykar. Mog asum ? Lino Dourado --- On Mon, 8/4/08, Cecil Pinto [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: My personal favourite for the title of Greatest Goan ever would be Abbe Faria with D. D. Kossambi coming a close second. Was just wondering which other Goans would really be serious contendors for the title. Can the Admin Team ask for nominations and have a poll?
Re: [Goanet] Filomena Braz
Details of Filomena Braz are available on my book 'Tiatr Ani Tiatrist'. No she lives in Goa (not Mumbai). A very natural and versatile actress singer. Performed stellar roles in Prem Kumar's tiatr. Her husband Barnabe too has acted in a few tiatr in sall roles. Her sister Celine has also performed in a couple of tiatr. Fausto Joe wrote: I know Filomena is one of the senior tiatrists (residing in Bombay) but don?t remember seeing her on stage. Would appreciate if any one write a few lines on Filomena Braz, I like to know more about her, It seems all the songs in the VCD are previously sung or composed by the senior tiatrists dead or alive. Kenny has briefly talked about them like Mr. Lawrence de Tiracol, C Alvares, Gabru (?), Prem Kumar, Master Vaz (?), Wilson etc ?Utor Mogachem? by Prem Kumar was beautifully sung (actors Kenny Kiran). Actors, Songs, Music, Videography etc deserve full marks The newly released VCD is available all over Goa (and Bombay, Amboli Andheri (W) Contact 9820571238) Please buy the original and support Kokani Thank you.
Re: [Goanet] Goanet Digest, Vol 3, Issue 662
Hi Eugene, It's Selma D'Silva of Dabul not D'Cunha. Fausto Eugene wrote: I wanted to cross-check on some Goan players who represented India. I knew all the names of Goans till 1980, the time women's hockey was introduced in the Olympics, but have forgotten them. Yes, Margaret Toscano, of the famous Tosa's restaurant in Mumbai, was the goalkeeper. Selma D'Cunha from Dabul and Fiona Albuquerque were in the team. I am not sure if Eliza Nelson was a Goan. I know she was from Pune. The best bet is to contact the All-India Women's Hockey Association. There were a few Goa-based Goans who played for India. Eugene
[Goanet] GRAF Koonkani writing Contest results
Octaviano Fernandes bags first prize in GRAF's Literary Contest. Following is the result of the Konkani Literary contest organized by GRAF (Goan Review Art Foundation) a cultural body of the Konkani- English bi-monthly - The Goan Review published from Mumbai: Essay: First prize: Astitvachem Dor' by Octavian Fernandes of Mahim, Mumbai and 2nd. Prize: 'Bail - Kal Ani Aiz' by Jose Silveira of Calangute Goa Short Stories: first Prize: 'Johny Porot Ailo' by Octaviano Fernandes of Mahim, Mumbai. 2nd. Prize: 'Valencia' by Peter Vaz de Chandor of Andheri, Mumbai and a consolation prize was given to 'Pavlam' by Aleixo Feranandes of Merces-Goa. Prof. S M Borges, Soter Barreto, Marcos Gonsalves and Vincy Quadros judged the entries. Shri Carmo Santos, founder member of Goan Cultural Centre, Kuwait sponsored the prizes. The winners will be awarded at the Annual gathering of GRAF to be held at the Goan Institute Hall, Dabul, Mumbai on 27th. January 2006 at 10.30 am.
Re: [Goanet] DEVANAGARI LOBBY PROMOTES
--- http://www.GOANET.org --- St. Mary's Convent High school, Mapusa is staging a play titled Lion King December 1, 2007 - Hanuman Hall, Mapusa to fundraise for a false ceiling for the school hall upgrading the school playground Headmistress Sr. Namika A.C. / Teacher Mrs. Sonia Noronha [EMAIL PROTECTED] --- Mogacheamno, Hench amchem durdoiv! Sompadpeachi 'xibir' 18ver ani Uzvaddavpeachem xibir 25ver! Xeboi Konknni mogia. Hanga vaur Romi Konknnicho ga? kai loddhai 'roman' veoktinchi? Sotak ken'na tori zoir mellot ga saiba? Mhaka hanga kovi Cyril Fernandes (Goan Review Gulab-anuch nirmann kel'lo kovi to) hache ek Romi Konknni sobhek ghoddlele kovitechi yad zata - Gulab Romi kantte devonagri... Hea xibarak to hajir aslo mhunnttoch tachean he poristhicher ek kovita boroum ietali mu ga. Sompadpeachi zomat, Uzvaddavpeachem chikan! vo oxem kitem. Vo 'vixoy Konknni vad Inglix' vo 'utram konknni, rattavolli inglix' oxem kitem... Marcosbab, Romi Konknni borovpeancho ghott ekvott ho! Hem novem nhoi onnbhov asa mhaka. Ek sompadpi eka baddeachea borovpeak gheun up-sompadpeachi sap kikont kortalo. Aplea totvam kodden ek zantto borovpi zullona dekhun ek nenntto borovpi tea mhalgoddeak kochro korun borovpak laglo. Dhoronn hem tea nemalleachem! Ekvott amcho ho! Konknni mogi ami! And and want? Anik anik zaiem? Mog asum di. Fausto S M Borges wrote:- Dear friends, On Sunday, 18/11/07, at the invitation of the Convenor, I attended the ?Workshop? conducted by KBM about which Miguel raised such a ruckus. As I had expected, there was no session on Orthography. The three sessions involved writing of (a) poetry, (b) story, and (c) essay. But, instead of a ?workshop? it turned to be a ?seminar?. This was because the ?budding writers,? for whom it was meant to be, played truant leaving the ?veterans? who were to be the ?resource persons? to discuss the finer points of the different genres. We were informed by the Convener (editor of JIVIT) that he had contacted about 80 Konkani writers in Roman script (mostly contributors to his magazine) by phone or e-mail, and about 40 of them had confirmed their attendance. But at the last moment they were dissuaded by the publisher of JIVIT, who promised them that he would organize a better workshop for them next Sunday, i.e. on the 25th. Consequently, only about 15 of them 40 turned up, most of whom were the resource persons and established writers. A few came in response to the press release. Those who attended include poets Yusuf Sheikh (main speaker), Ashok Chodankar, Cyril Fernandes, Guadalupe Dias, story writers Prakash Porienkar, Maya Kharangate, Marcos Gonsalves, Vincy Quadros, essay writers Romeo Almeida (main speaker), John Gomes Kokoy, Jose Salvador Fernandes, Eliton Fernandes... Since it was not a workshop, no script was used at all. The speakers referred to their notes; but there was no way of knowing the script in which they were written. The participants in the audience took down notes in any script which convenient to each of them. In the end, all I can say is that the budding writers in Konkani (Roman script) were cheated of an exposure to experienced writers by a dada who specializes in cheating; they would not lose anything, but would have really gained, by attending two workshops on two consecutive Sundays.
[Goanet] Goodbye, Sanny Goodbye
Very well said Walter. I'll appreciate if you send the Konkani transaltion of the same for publication in Gulab. Coincidentally he sent me your email address with the following message a few days before his departure from this planet. I shall write to you later. May his soul rest in peace. Fausto Mogall Fausto Bab, Anything for you within my capacity, you are always welcome. Email ID: Walter Menezes [EMAIL PROTECTED] Mob.#: 9370569296 Address: Walter Menezes. The Mustard Seed Cusmane, Quepem - Goa 403705. If you call him then pls call after 7:00 Pm. Mog assum di, Tumcho khalto, Sanny de Quepem Walter wrote: A tribute to Sanny GOODBYE, SANNY GOODBYE goodbye, sanny goodbye there is mail in my mailbox but without your posts it looks empty and sure we miss you aplenty you did your bit and more than that and gave your very best to everyone around for to give is godly and all that is not given is lost says an old indian proverb the bard of avon once said life is a stage and that is where you stood on goa day singing your heart out before a captivating audience but only the lord knew and none how sudden and 'drama'tic your 'exit' would be goodbye, sanny goodbye walter menezes, quepem, goa
