Re: [Goanet] A tribute to Shalini Mardolkar, TAG's condolence meet etc Pics and videos
Hi Joe, Thanks for the extensive coverage of the TAG meeting held at Ravindra Bhavan in Margao to condole the death of Shalini. Shalini added grace, beauty and dignity to Konkani film and tiatr. Regards. Joel.
Re: [Goanet] Clare Mendonca, ToI film critic in the 1930s and 1940s
Hi Tamara, Another request please. I am under the impression that Fr Philip, Clare and Fr William were siblings. Can you confirm, please? Fr William taught us at Don Bosco, Panjim. Thanks Regards. On Fri, Jan 4, 2013 at 11:14 PM, Alfred de Tavares alfredtava...@hotmail.com wrote: Fr Philip's brother, my considerable mentor
Re: [Goanet] FORT MORMUGAO
Hi Godfrey, Thanks for the report of the proposed work at the Mormugao Fort. Regards. Joel. On Tue, Dec 18, 2012 at 9:46 PM, godfrey gonsalves gonsalvesgodfre...@yahoo.co.in wrote: Come the 51st Goa Liberation
Re: [Goanet] Happy Birthday Eddie Goan Voice Fernandes
Dear Eddie, I wish you MANY HAPPY RETURNS OF THE DAY. May the good Lord shower his blessings on you, your family and your work for the Goan community worldwide. Regards. Joel. On Tue, Nov 20, 2012 at 8:12 PM, Roland.francis
Re: [Goanet] Some Funeral Carriage carts from Moira Cemetery Museum
Hi Dom, Due to oversight... perhaps... you have mentioned Joel in connection with JoeGoaUK's beautiful pictures of Moira and its cemetery. Regards. Joel. On Mon, Nov 12, 2012 at 12:21 AM, Venantius J Pinto venantius.pi...@gmail.com wrote: Dear Dom
Re: [Goanet] He who laughs last...
Hi Roland, Great joke. Very significant too. Nothing like I have heard before. Cheers. Viva! Joel.
Re: [Goanet] Tivim fort in ruins - Video and pics
Hi Joe, Thanks for the beautiful pictures of the crumbling Tivim fort. Actually, it is a chain of three forts, each having a different name. Of course, at the Colvale side, it ends abruptly in the middle of nowhere. Yes, it is also called the Colvale Fort at the northern end. In fact, well-known fashion designer Wendell Rodricks will know better, as his ancestral house was very close to the Fort perhaps within the fort itself. There was a Fortikar's house there. It was in a slightly better shape when I had been there about twenty years ago. Once they plant the 'green' metal board, the concerned authorities feel that they have done their duty unfortunately. Regards. Joel. On Sat, Oct 20, 2012 at 9:42 PM, Mervyn Lobo mervynal...@yahoo.ca wrote: JoeGoaUk wrote: Tivim fort
Re: [Goanet] A happy birthday
Domnic bab, Zolm-disachim Hunhunit PORBIM tuka. Jitlo pikta titlo ruchik zata mhunntat, toso tum re baba! Devan tujea vavracher sodanch besanv ghalchem. Viva! On Thu, Oct 4, 2012 at 9:24 PM,
Re: [Goanet] Surya... taxi-driver from Mapusa
Hi Rico, Almost on every Monday morning, I had to catch the first taxi leaving from Mapusa to Panjim. Quite often it used to be Suria's Peugeot taxi. It was in the Seventies, and the Peugeot was the best maintained taxi then. Suria too was a well groomed Bardezkar cabbie. Suria was hefty, physically, and his creamed, long black hair was combed straight back. You travelled in style in his taxi, because he opened the door for you and closed it gently himself. He hated passengers who banged the taxi doors. Hence he would prefer to open and close it gently himself. In order to retain his Peugeot in a prim condition, he had even purchased a second-hand Peugeot for spares.I can't remember whether Suria hailed from Bastora or Arpora. It was just around the time when the Ambassadors and Fiats entered the taxi scene in Goa. Most of the taxis were of the shared type and of the imported lot then. From the Mapusa taxi stand, they would travel to virtually every village in Bardez, tightly packed with passengers generally... specially every Friday. Until the Suez trouble, the taxi fare was just about half a rupee from Mapusa to Panjim, per passenger, because petrol would cost just about 95 paise in Mapusa, while it was five paise less in port town Vasco. Check with Domnic, and he will provide you with a detailed low-down on the taxi topic. Cheers. On Mon, Sep 24, 2012 at 4:21 AM, Frederick FN Noronha * फ्रेड्रिक नोरोन्या * فريدريك نورونيا fredericknoron...@gmail.com wrote: Was just wondering if anyone has heard of Surya
Re: [Goanet] [Photo Blog by Rajan Parrikar] Solar dos Monteiros
Hi Rajan, Thank you very much for the very interesting Blog on Solar dos Monteiros in Assolna. Regards. Joel. On Fri, Sep 14, 2012 at 2:55 AM, Rajan P. Parrikar parri...@yahoo.comwrote: Photo Blog by Rajan Parrikar has posted a new item, 'Solar dos Monteiros'
[Goanet] RADIO MANGO KONKANI FM 101.3 (Canada)
RADIO MANGO KONKANI FM 101.3 (Canada) Listen up, Konkani lovers. Konkani music will be hitting airwaves for the very first time in Canada, starting Saturday 29th September, 2012, from 7pm to 8pm. Every Saturday. Please pass on this message to your friends and family. Please go to www.goacom.com for more information.
Re: [Goanet] Khand, an audio novel from Goa (free)
Hi Fred, How can I help khand audio? Regards. Joel. On Sun, Sep 2, 2012 at 6:54 PM, Frederick FN Noronha * फ्रेड्रिक नोरोन्या * فريدريك نورونيا fredericknoron...@gmail.com wrote: Can you help Khand, the first Konkani audio book from Goa, touch its fourth century? It alread
[Goanet] FC Siolim advance in Goan Soccer in Dubai
FC Siolim (Tito’s), Dubai, stormed into the Finals of the 8th All Goa Inter Village Football Tournament, organized by United Goans Dubai, by drubbing Siolim United by two goals to nil, on 1st September. The goals for victorious FC Siolim were scored by Roy Das and former international Franky Baretto. In the other semi final played on 31st August, Benaulim downed Vaxim-Divar by a 3-2 margin. The goals for Benaulim goals were scored by Remmie Araujo (2) and Melvis Fernandes (1). Russel Rodrigues and Rocky Borges helped reduce the margin for Vaxim-Divar. F.C. Siolim will clash with Benaulim in the Finals on Friday, the 14th September, 2012.
[Goanet] Sound Bytes from DALGADO KONKNNI AKADEMI Silver Jubilee function held in Margao on August 28
*Hi Pals,* ** *Here is SOME KONKANI FOR YOUR LISTENING PLEASURE* *1) CM’S SPEECH: The year-long silver jubilee celebrations of the Dalgado Konknni Akademi took off with Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar assuring support for the promotion and development of Konkani in the Roman script. **Community Audio: http://archive.org/details/CmParrikarsAddressToTheDkaSilverJubileeFunction* *2) Fr Pratap Naik SJ, in his forceful address, listed five demands on behalf of the lovers of Konknni in the Roman script, on August 28, 2012, at the Ravindra Bhavan Conference Hall, Margao, Goa, India. **Community Audio: http://archive.org/details/DkasFiveDemandsByFrPratapNaikSj* *3) Former Speaker Tomazinho Cardozo outlined the history of the Konkani movement and the reason for the establishment of the Dalgado Konkani Akademi. Community Audio: http://archive.org/details/TomazinhoCardozoDkaSilverJubilee* *4) DKA President Premanand Lotlikar. Community Audio: http://archive.org/details/DkaPresidentPremanandLotlikar* *5) Maestro Fr Peter Cardozo of the Pilar School of Music and his group rendered the Welcome Song composed by him. Community Audio: ** http://archive.org/details/WelcomeSomeDkaSilverJubileeInauguration*http://archive.org/details/WelcomeSomeDkaSilverJubileeInauguration 6) Fr Lynn and his Group played some Konkani instrumental music. Community Audio: *http://archive.org/details/BrassBandMusicDalgadoKonknniAkademi*http://archive.org/details/BrassBandMusicDalgadoKonknniAkademi Comments please. Regards. Joel.
Re: [Goanet] Goanet at 18 years
Hi Herman, Wish you and Goanet all the best today and in the years to come. It's been a great forum for Goans spread all over the world, with Fred and Bosco and the others extending the network all the time. Regards. Joel.
[Goanet] Patoienchem Fest celebrated in Socorro, Goa
*PATOIEANCHEM FEST, SOCORRO, GOA, INDIA: *A video clip of Parish Priest of Our Lady of Socorro Church, Goa, speaking about the special aspects of the unique, rustic, cultural outpouring. The picture at http://www.flickr.com/photos/52243088@N00/ shows a section of the colourful yet solemn procession at the compound of Our Lady of Succour Church in Soccoro, Goa, India, on August 15, 2012, to mark the dual celebration of the feast of Our Lady of Assumption and India's Independence Day. The entire village - Catholic and even some Hindu members - joined to celebrate the Patoieanchem Fest in a traditional way. Under the guidance of the Parish Priest, Fr Santana Carvalho, and assisted by Mario Fernandes and other villagers, it was a grand occasion, with traditional songs, dances, presentation of rustic occupations - clay pots, weaving of palm leaves, preparing of delicious patoieo and san'na. Above all, there was no chief guest, no competition, no prizes, no sponsors and no plastics. The various wards of the North Goa village collected the musicians among them, led by famed Jazz reedman Braz Gonsalves. There was the rustic percussion band too and the beat was kept by clapping with coconut shells. It was certainly an unique occasion, to watch which, people from surrounding villages too had gathered in Socorro in large numbers. It is a moving festival, which has shifted from Salvador do Mundo, to Pomburpa and this year to Soccorro - all neighbouring villages comprising the oldest settlement in the Bardez taluka.
Re: [Goanet] Goan in the Olympics: Goan boxer faces Bulgarian on Monday
Sting like a bee she tried and went down gallantly to four-time champion Stovka Goan woman boxer Siona Fatima Fernandes from Povorim, representing New Zealand lost to Stovka Petrona of Bulgaria this evening in the UK Olympics.
Re: [Goanet] SMILE........................ IT'S WEEKEND (02/08/2012)
Hi Cajetan, A very good and rare joke. Thanks. Regards. Joel. On Thu, Aug 2, 2012 at 1:00 PM, CAJETAN DE cajde...@yahoo.com wrote: GOES TO.. A Goan (Sakru) dies and goes to hell.
Re: [Goanet] SMILE............................. IT'S WEEKEND (12/07/2012)
Dear Cajetan, Thanks for the joke. Quite a riddle! Something worth reading early in the morning. Regards. Joel. On Thu, Jul 12, 2012 at 12:48 PM, CAJETAN DE cajde...@yahoo.com wrote: THAT'S The Policeman had stopped
Re: [Goanet] Fw: Goans in Tanganyika and the Zanzibar Sultan
Hi Mervyn, Great! Going back to the 'great' generations, and from Sangolda. Somehow, I like to know about Goan pioneers, and the place they came from... in Goa, of course. Thanks Regards. Joel.
Re: [Goanet] Goans in Tanganyika and the Germans
Hi Mervyn, Very interesting information on SS Somali. DB Pereira was a Goan, I presume. If so, would you know from which place he came... I mean, in Goa? Thanks Regards. Joel.
[Goanet] Kari author Amrita Patil at Getting Graphic
The Goa Writers Group hosted an absorbing audio-visual workshop - Get Graphic: Introduction to the Literary Face of Comics, at the Central Library, Panjim, Goa, India, on July 10, 2012. The picture at my FlickR photostream link http://www.flickr.com/photos/52243088@N00/7549127892/in/photostream shows Vivek Menezes introducing Amruta Patil, the renowned author of the graphic novel Kari, to the writers, artists and others who participated in the unique literary event. Amruta spoke on Kari, her novel released by Harper Collins in 2008, and the forthcoming Adi Parva. Vivek, Anirudh, Salil Chowdary and Jose Lourenco spoke on the different facets of the graphic book and the possibility of starting a writer-artist group for such publications in Goa. I would love to read your comments on the graphic novel/book. Regards. Joel.
[Goanet] Passing away of JOAO INACIO D'SOUZA, Konkani writer
*Passing away of JOAO INACIO D'SOUZA, Konkani writer* Veteran Konkani writer/novelist Joao Inacio D'Souza (born 8-12-1912) expired at his ancestral house at Gaunsavaddo in Mapusa, Goa, on June 11, 2012. Joao Inacio, a man with a fine sense of humour which reflected in his written work, was quite popular in the Konkani circle for several years on the trot. He wrote plays and Konkani novels and contributed regularly to Konkani publications, particularly, monthly Gulab. Of course, many people know him by virtue of his delicious Spicy Goa Sausages. He had a sweet too and loved ice-cream despite being afflicted with diabetes. Joao Inacio would have completed a century on December 8 this year. http://www.flickr.com/photos/52243088@N00/7182489051/
[Goanet] GOA WEATHER cloud cast on June 4, 2012 - too late though
*GOA WEATHER cloud cast on June 4, 2012* The sky is overcast, with every shade of gray, to the north at around 5.30 pm on June 4, 2012, in Assagao. Goa's first good shower of Monsoon 2012 came later, around midnight. The comparison, for the cloud cast, could be in the earlier picture, around the same time. It was the eve of the traditional Mirg - the day the Catholics in Goa believe to be the start of the annual monsoon. On that day, the parishioners of St Anthony's Church in Siolim, and elsewhere in Goa, celebrated the first day of the trezenas, thirteen nonvenas for the feast of St Anthony. In times of drought or undue delay in the approach of the rains, Goans generally turn to St Anthony for a miracle. Among the Hindu community in Goa, June 6 is considered in their version of Mirg. A picture at the following link: http://www.flickr.com/photos/52243088@N00/7347475216/in/photostream
[Goanet] Pictures of the Renovated Reis Magos Fort, Goa
*RENOVATED REIS MAGOS FORT, GOA:* *Built by Adil Shah as a smaller fort in 1497, the Reis Magos Fort was destroyed by the Portuguese in 1510. The Portuguese conquerors rebuilt it on a grander scale in 1543, particularly to ward off the Dutch invasion. Prominent Goan Architect, Gerard da Cunha, known for Natural Achitecture, was the force behind the restoration. The fort was converted into a jail in 1900 and several freedom fighters - three of whom were present on the occasion - were imprisoned in it. Gerard recalled the efforts of Goa's famed cartoonist, the late Mario Miranda, to restore the fort, supported by the UK-based Lady Hamlyn Trust. Restored at Rs.3.5 crore and rechristened Reis Magos Heritage Centre, the stupendous work is a pioneering endeavour in 'adaptive resuse' of the rich heritage structures in Goa. View three pictures at the following links:* *http://www.flickr.com/photos/52243088@N00/7158856555/in/photostream* *http://www.flickr.com/photos/52243088@N00/7158839873/in/photostream/* *http://www.flickr.com/photos/52243088@N00/7158839735/in/photostream/*http://www.flickr.com/photos/52243088@N00/7158839735/in/photostream/
Re: [Goanet] Clare Mendonca, ToI film critic in the 1930s and 1940s
I remember the late Mr Vicent Higino Braganza, of Mapusa, telling me that he was selected to photograph the first Clare Award function by the Times of India when he was a young photographer in Bombay. He also used to say that Clare was the beautiful sister of late Fr Philip Mendonca, Goa's pioneering educationist and the former principal of St Joseph's High School in Arpora, and late Fr William Mendonca, whom former students of Don Bosco High School, Panjim, will remember well as their English teacher. I wish I knew more about the family; the Mendoncas hail from Assonora in Bardez.
Re: [Goanet] DEATH: Prof Noel Flores, Austria, who made history abroad in the field of music....
Hi Eddie Fernandes/Gabriel Figueiredo, Thanks for the information on Noel Flores. Regards. Joel.
Re: [Goanet] REFORMAT: alice.correia.gouv...@gmail.com ...Re: DEATH: Prof Noel Flores, Austria, who made history abroad in the field of music
Dear A. Correia e Gouveia, Thank you very much for the useful information about Prof Noel Flores. Regards. Joel. On Tue, May 22, 2012 at 11:24 PM, Goanet Reformat goanet.refor...@gmail.com wrote: Hi Joel, Yes, Prof .Noel Flores lived
Re: [Goanet] DEATH: Prof Noel Flores, Austria, who made history abroad in the field of music....
Hi Alfred, I thank you, Gabriel and all others, who have responded to my request for information on Noel Flores. We did not know much about Flores, several years ago, when I had mentioned about him in the Village Voice article in Goa Today. All that I had seen then was the house at Vaddi in Siolim, which seems to be suffering from lack of maintenance. Of course, I have not been in its vicinity lately. Anyway, today we know so much about the great Goan musician, through friends like you. Thanks again. Regards. Joel.
Re: [Goanet] DEATH: Prof Noel Flores, Austria, who made history abroad in the field of music....
Hi Gabriel, It is very sad to note that Goa has lost another eminent musician - Noel Flores. It has been mentioned that Noel lived in Panjim once. However, do you know if he had any Siolim connection? There is a house at Vaddi in Siolim, and it is said that it belongs to him. Similarly, I would like to know the exact date on which he expired, I seem to have missed it somehow. Thanks Regards. Joel.
Re: [Goanet] Talking Photos: NoMoZo
Hi Joe, Thanks for the beautiful photographs of NoMoZo. I missed the beautiful event. Regards. Joel.
Re: [Goanet] SMILE........................... IT'S WEEKEND (10/05/2012)
Hi Cajetan, I enjoyed the joke. Too good. Regards. Joel. On Thu, May 10, 2012 at 1:00 PM, CAJETAN DE cajde...@yahoo.com wrote: Fr. Gabru: Yes he had blessed and converted WATER into WINE. Tukaram: So??? Fr. Gabru: So the Good Lord! Has done it again! PRAISE THE LORD! Cajetan de Sanvordem Kuwait.
[Goanet] Konkani Actor Jessie Dias speaks at TAG Meet the Author programme
Konkani Actor Jessie Dias Bab Aires The veteran Konkani tiatrist, Jessie Dias, speaks about her life and theatre career at the “Meet the Artiste” programme of the Tiatr Academy Goa, Panjim, on April 20, 2012. The audio clip is in Konkani, mothertongue of Goans (India). Speaking in her language, Jessie says, “Eka vellar ami jevtaleonv, eka vellar kalli cheav pivun upaxim niddtaleonv… Mhojem pattlem dukh ani tras chintun, aiz pasun hanv mhoji goribkai visrunk na, ani hea fuddeim visorchim na… Hanv chodd ani chodd valor ditam mhojea audience-ak. Padr Agnelachea ganvchem mhonnun hanv honran sangtam…” In the picture, Jessie is flanked by Aires and his wife. Aires, was a very popular child artiste of the Konkani Tiatr long ago. He has since settled in the UK, and made it a point to attend Jessie's event while on a visit to Goa. Jessie’s Pictures on FlickR at: http://www.flickr.com/photos/52243088@N00/7144597287/in/photostream Another picture with her son Peter and grand-daughter Renee Marie at: http://www.flickr.com/photos/52243088@N00/6991840368/in/photostream You can hear Jessie speak at Community Audio link: archive.org/details/JessieDiasKonkaniStageActorGoa-india Time: 12.3 mins Language: Konkani
Re: [Goanet] Vol 7, Issue 403 Time to include Goa in our National Anthem, Silviano Barbosa
Great lines, Charu. Someone updating Kolaveri... Goa-vori-di! Cheers.
Re: [Goanet] Arrey you are doing cheating men
You are not in my rosary = Tum mhojea kontan na. Have you killed tea = Cha marli re? Fish is burning in the bazaar = Bazran nusteak uz pettola. Don't talk philosophies = Filozofi mari naka. Konfusanv re baba! --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
Re: [Goanet] Arrey you are doing cheating men
On Fri, Mar 23, 2012 at 4:22 PM, Frederick FN Noronha फ्रेड्रिक नोरोन्या *فريدريك نورونيا fredericknoro...@gmail.com wrote: On 23 March 2012 15:54, joe...@gmail.com wrote: You are not in my rosary = Tum mhojea kontan na. Have you killed tea = Cha marli re? Fish is burning in the bazaar = Bazran nusteak uz pettola. Don't talk philosophies = Filozofi mari naka. Konfusanv re baba! I thought it was Let's beat a tea! (Chao mar-ia reh!) Apparently, Sunaparant once translated it to Sunni ani mazzram paus podt'tale (It was raining cats and dogs.) If I recall right, this was narrated to us by Mario Cabral e Sa, probably about the translation of one of his texts. And did you hear of the translation of this one into Konkani: Don't talk while I'm interrupting... Best, FN --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php --- --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
[Goanet] GOA ASSEMBLY ELECTION 2012 RESULTS at 10.26 am
*GOA ASSEMBLY ELECTION 2012 RESULTS* *March 6, 2012* *10.26 am* *ELECTED:* CONGRESS: DABOLIM: Mauvin Godinho has won by a slender 960-vote lead. BJP: MORMUGAO: Milind Naik has won by 2000 votes BJP: SANVORDEM: Ganesh Gaonkar CONGRESS: QUEPEM: Babu Kavlekar BJP: ALDONA: Glen Ticlo BJP: CURCHOREM: Nilesh Cabral TIVIM: NCP: Nilkant Halarnkar NUVEM: GVP: Mickky Pacheco *LEAD:* FATORDA: IND: Vijay Sardessai NUVEM: GVP: Mickky Pacheco MANDREM: BJP: Dipak Dhavlikar CALANGUTE: BJP: Michael Lobo BICHOLIM: IND: Naresh Sawal SHIRODA: BJP: Mahadeo Naik CUNCOLIM: John Monteiro --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
[Goanet] Aldona bus tragedy claims six lives, mostly students, one woman missing
*Aldona bus tragedy claims six lives, mostly students, one woman still missing* In a tragic accident, a school bus carrying students from St Thomas High School in Aldona, fell in the Calvim river, when the driver of the bus lost control due to brake failure. The serious mishap, which occurred at 12.30 am claimed several lives. A group of around 10 brave boys, who rushed to the scene of the accident and got into the river before the government bodies could arrive, rendered invaluable co-operation in the rescue operation. Rajesh Naik, who is the driver as well as the owner of the ill-fated bus, and the conductor saved their lives by jumping off the bus when it could not be controlled; the vehicle slipped into the water from the ferry ramp, while the ferry was not there. Unofficial reports claim that around eight persons were travelling by the vehicle at the time of the accident. Most of the passengers were students of St Thomas Girls High School in Aldona in the 8 to 10 age group. The bodies found so far include that of Prial P Salgaokar (10), Diana Dias (8) (daughter of Chris Dias), Elvina Dias (11) and Nigel Gracias (11) have been found besides that of Josephine Salvador Dias (58) and Dayanand Janardhan Hoble (55) of Mayem. One woman is believed to be still missing. One family lost two daughters. According to the police, the Interceptor jeep arrived on the scene within 20 minutes of the mishap. A marine commando, Drishti life guards, fire brigade, coastal police, coastal guard helicopter and a crane were a part of the rescue attempt. The crane had a tough time to salvage the bus and managed to lift the bus only when people climbed on it to provide enough leverage. Chief Minister Kamat has announced Rs.2 lakh each as ex-gratia payment for the families of the persons who succumbed to the accident, which has cast a gloom all over Goa. Since there were no proper details forthcoming, the concern grew worse. The Carnival parade, which was just about to begin in Panjim, was called off by Chief Minister Digambar Kamat. The Carnival floats were yet to take off at that time and excited crowds had already lined up along the route, including lot of tourists. The people gathered at the site shouted were enraged to find that all the efforts were concentrated on salvaging the bus from the river instead of searching for the missing bodies. The crowd smashed the window panes of the bus, in anger. There were some heart-rending scenes too when anxious parents of the missing children realised that there were no chances of their children being rescued alive. They blamed the ill-maintained bus owner. Local MLA Dayanand Narvekar, who visited the accident site, too came up for criticism and he had to walk away quietly unable to face the angry crowd. Courtesy: InGoa Marathi news channel. Run by Anil Lad, the channel has given visual/news coverage of the mishap this evening. --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
[Goanet] TAG Book Releases
TAG Konkani Book Releases The Tiatr Academy of Goa released three Konkani books at the hands of Fr Manuel Gomes at their conference hall on February 16, 2012. The books include Oxem Ghoddlem by Daniel F de Souza, Mummy, Mhaka Tuje Vengent Dhor (a Tiatr) by Albert Leo de Souza and Lokam Khell by Vitorino Pereira. L-R: Victor D'Sa, Vincy Quadros, Tomazinho Cardozo, Fr Manuel Gomes, Albert Leo and Daniel F de Souza. Link: http://www.flickr.com/photos/52243088@N00/6889936197/in/photostream/ Daniel's Konkani Book Oxem Ghoddlem Vasco-based writer Daniel F de Souza and his happy family after the launching of his firth book Oxem Ghoddlem at the Tiatr Academy of Goa, Panjim, on February 16, 2012. The 88-page book has almost 35 popular Konkani stage artistes recounting some interesting life experiencies which happened in their acting careers. Link: http://www.flickr.com/photos/52243088@N00/6889936739/in/photostream/ --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
[Goanet] Pramod Acharya on Konkani Newspapers and Electronic Media
Hi, Thoddem bhov amche bhaxen aikunk... YouTube polloi: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XX4oVZXwrFcfeature=youtu.be Rekad, Joel. --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
[Goanet] PAINT YOUR FREEDOM art event in Goa
80 Goan Artists gathered at Paint Your Freedom unique art camp organised by Vinsan Graphics, under the guidance of senior artist Rajendra Usapkar, at the footpath opposite ESG Complex in Panjim, on 12th January 2012 from 2 pm to 8 pm. The grand show including nearly half a dozen large canvases was inaugurated by art lover Narayan Bandekar from Vasco. Artist Naguesh Sardessai compered the superb event, while cartoonist Alexyz and artist Yolanda addressed the gathering and paid eloquent tributes to famed Goan cartoonist Mario Miranda, the day being his 'month's mind' (one month since his death). Teenage musician Ashley Fernandes and his friends played some traditional Goan music. There is rather rought video clip at the following Youtube gomovie link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JeC0UQ9BDskfeature=youtu.benoredirect=1 --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
Re: [Goanet] Goan Association (UK): President's Award for Services to the Goan Community
Hi Selma, CONGRATULATIONS! Glad to hear about the award. Regards. Joel. --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
[Goanet] Fr Cristovam Caldeira's demise
--- Annual Goanetters Meet --- The annual Goanetters Meet is scheduled for the first week in January 2012. Details to follow. If you plan to attend, send an email to eve...@goanet.org with contact details so we could reach you once the details are finalized. --- Fr Cristovam Caldeira, the parish priest of Santa Cruz, succumbed to a massive heart attack at around 7.30 pm on January 26. The otherwise very active priest had even administered Holy Communion to one of his parishioners, who has been under treatment at the GMC Hospital, this morning. --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
[Goanet] Wendell's Mother Expires
*Wendell's Mother Expires* Greta Rodricks, mother of renowned fashion designer Wendell, expired on December 22 evening in Dubai, where she had been to visit her sons. She was ill for some time. She leaves behind her sons Wendell, Robin, Chester and Joel. --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
[Goanet] Tiatrist Cyriaco Dias Reflects On His Life
*Tiatrist Cyriaco Dias Reflects On His Life* In their monthly Meet the Artiste series the Tiatr Academy Goa hosted popular tiatrist of yester year Cyriaco Dias at the TAG conference hall on December 21, 2011, in Panjim. The picture, postedd at the below mentioned link, shows TAG Director Tomazinho Cardozo (L) offering a memento to Cyriaco while TAG Secretary Victor Dias looks on. Cyriaco, a playwright, an actor and a freedom fighter, spoke on his childhood, his love for tiatr, his role as a real freedom fighter and several other interesting aspects of his life so far. He threw light on several little known aspects of tiatr and tiatrists. Picture at: http://www.flickr.com/photos/52243088@N00/6550077801/in/photostream --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
Re: [Goanet] Mario Miranda work in School Text books?
Hi Joe, Thanks for the link to the beautiful video by Pamela D'Mello on the work of the inimitable illustrator MARIO MIRANDA. It a great tribute to the wizard of Loutulim. Regards. Joel. On Mon, Dec 12, 2011 at 5:55 PM, JoeGoaUk joego...@yahoo.co.uk wrote: Mario Miranda work in English Text books? --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
Re: [Goanet] GOA TODAY
Hi Nelson, Thanks for Goa Today on Goanet. It certainly gives Goa at a glance for netters. Regards. Joel. On Fri, Dec 9, 2011 at 4:12 PM, Nelson Lopes nellope...@gmail.com wrote: GOA TODAY Anjuna sex racket is in the news. Two --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
Re: [Goanet] SMILE............................ IT'S WEEKEND (24/11/2011)
Hi Cajie, Superb. Thanks. Joel. On Thu, Nov 24, 2011 at 2:02 PM, CAJETAN DE cajde...@yahoo.com wrote: IS NOT A young couple (Jakru Libru) were on a holiday tour and were put in a 3 star hotel, next morning Jakru calls at the reception:- Jakru: Is this reception? --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
Re: [Goanet] Title of Song - Nolasco Dias
Hi Edward, Brought back memories of yester year... and those tuneful Konkani songs... and of Nolasco Dias in particular. Nolasco's daughter lives in Goa and sings Konkani songs quite well. She loves to sing Lorna's songs. But she is more into fine art and a collector of good paintings. Regards. Joel. --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
Re: [Goanet] Fappy Boddei Silviano Barbosa
--- http://www.GOANET.org --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php --- Mogall Silviano, Anvdettam tujer Kurpechem Besanv Sorginchea Bapa koddlean. *HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU.* Somehow it doesn't look like your birthday comes every year. You look so young, fresh and energetic like any other previous year. Regards. Joel.
Re: [Goanet] Alfred Rose in 1978
--- http://www.GOANET.org --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php --- Hi Valmiki, Thanks for reminding of Konkani's most popular singer Alfred Rose and The West Coast Times too. Our friend Isidore Dantas has been collecting all the information on Alfred Rose. Regards. Joel.
[Goanet] MEET THE ARTIST: KAMALAKANT CHARI
--- http://www.GOANET.org --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php --- *MEET THE ARTIST: KAMALAKANT CHARI* The Tiatr Academy, Goa, (TAG) hosted veteran stagecraft wizard Kamalant Chari in their Konkani Artiste/Artist Series on October 28, 2011, wherein the simple, humble but a higly creative artist from Merces recounted his 40-year-old continuous association with theatre in Goa. Chari, of course, is a household name among the tiatr directors for whom he has been improvising stage sets even at short notice... and doing two or three shows a day at different venues (as only happens in Konkani, Goan, tiatr) certainly calls for superb skill. Out of the 30-odd plays at the ongoing 37th KA Academy Tiatr Competition, Chari has handled the stage sets for as many as 25 plays. One of the most difficult incidents Chari recalled was the morning on which two tiatr directors were at his door pleading him to handle the sets for their respective plays (this, of course, was not rare but it happened) while his little daugther had expired and her body was about to be taken for the final rites. Popular playwright-director-actor Prince Jacob, who trusts Chari for his regular shows, lauded Chari not only for his hardwork and talent but for the fact that Chari never gets angry or annoyed even in the midst of the most trying situations. TAG president Tomazinho Cardozo, who introduced Chari, agreed with Jacob, and said that it is sad that Chari happens to be one of the very few persons doing theatre sets... and at a very nominal charge... which has not made him rich despite so much intense work. A couple of pictures from the TAG meet at my FlickR photostream: http://www.flickr.com/photos/52243088@N00/6290361361/in/photostream http://www.flickr.com/photos/52243088@N00/6290360477/in/photostream/ Cheers. *Joel.*
[Goanet] Some pictures from Goa
--- http://www.GOANET.org --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php --- Some pictures from Goan books in Konkani, released by the Tiatr Academy, Goa, on October 25, 2011, and a couple of picture from the KA competition tiatr Atam Konn? staged the same evening. Check the pics at my FlickR photostream, the link: http://www.flickr.com/photos/52243088@N00/ Regards. Joel.
[Goanet] Two interesting events
--- http://www.GOANET.org --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php --- *Espi Mai Is Stuck Again and other Goan Tales*, an 136-page book of absorbing stories for children was launched at a spectacular function at the rehearsal block of the Kala Academy in Panjim, Goa, on October 22, evening. Young and old, writers and others formed the august audience for the launch function which was preceded by an interesting panel discussion by renowned writers, before it was released with the people in the audience releasing colourful balloons in the air, with the lovely Mandovi river, beyond the KA's lush green lawns, as a delightful backdrop. Of course, children were the highlight, with five of them appointed as Chief Guests. The book, published by Fred Noronha's Goa-1556, has illustrations by popular cartoonist Alexyz http://www.flickr.com/photos/52243088@N00/6272079276/in/photostream *WHO MOVED MY EARTH?* An exhibition of aesthetic drawings and paintings by renowned Goan artist Wilson D'Souza, went on show at the Kala Academy art Gallery in Panjim, Goa, on October 21 and will last till October 25, 2011. Pic shows the artist flanked by two of his innumerable students, who outnumbered others on the inaugural day. The artists at Wilson's academy teaching art come from assorted age sections from seven onwards. http://www.flickr.com/photos/52243088@N00/627125/in/photostream
Re: [Goanet] Many Happy Returns!
--- http://www.GOANET.org --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php --- Hi Bosco and Joe, I wish you both MANY HAPPY RETURNS OF THE DAY. Regards. Joel.
Re: [Goanet] SMILE............................ IT'S WEEKEND (06/10/2011)
Hi Cajetan, This is one of the best jokes you have been uploading on Goanet regularly. Thanks, Regards. Joel. On Thu, Oct 6, 2011 at 12:02 PM, CAJETAN DE cajde...@yahoo.com wrote: AS HIS Advocate Da Gama's dog
Re: [Goanet] Book on Assagao. Was: Happy Birthday Domnic Fernandes
Hi Fred, Eric and Roland, Assagao or Anjuna... I belong to both the places somehow or other. I did ask Rodney whether he knew Roland Francis. But he didn't know at that time. I had a feeling that Roland was from Sokolvaddo, where Rodney and former editor of O Heraldo Robin Abreu live. I even had the feeling that Roland's house was below the legendary Kator and near the Marathi Xalla... the big banyan tree next to the xalla is no longer there now. I also feel that A.L. Dias, a former governor, hailed from the vaddo. There are beautiful houses in this Vaddo, including the majestic Lisboa House, with the maximum number of steps leading to it. About Eric Pinto... I am getting interested. Would like to know in which Vaddo his house lies... By the way, is Stanley Pinto from Assagao too? Rather too many questions... and feelings... just nostalgia perhaps. Besides Sobit Assagao, Aldeia de Assagao was a smaller book written by the late Robert de Souza. Rodney is probably the last son of the soil who knew a lot about the aboleancho ganv, immortalised by the likes of Msgr Dalgado, and was interested in it. We leave it to Roland and Eric and others from the Assagao soil, to fill in more details, perhaps fill in the gaps. Assagao lost one of her illustrious daughters - Lea Rangel-Ribeiro - recently. We didn't know her much. You Don't Know Until It Has Happened was the only bit of a book cover I came across in a large heap of ashes, when the famed Vhoddlem Ghor (now Palotti House) was virtually devastated in a fire just on the doorstep of completing a century...about a decade ago! Anjuna has almost been overwritten with Dr Teresa Albuquerque having written Anjuna: Profile of a Village in Goa, published by Promilla Co, New Delhi, in 1988, chronicling the village; and Under the Archangel's Wings, which marked the 400 years of the Church of St Michael in the parish in 2004. She also did a volume on the late Pascoal de Mello. As far as our dongra sokolu neighbour Siolim is concerned, the late Sebastiao D'Cruz has published quite a lot about the beautiful village of Johnson ( his jolly boys) and Reginald (great Goan Konkani novelist), and several others... Now music-maker Remo and cartoonist Alexyz savour the murdoxeo there. Above all, the Saligao book is almost a village bible for me. And the current episode runs out of steam here... Regards. Joel.
Re: [Goanet] Happy Birthday Domnic Fernandes
Hi Domnic Bab, I wish you MANY HAPPY RETURNS OF THE DAY. Tujea zolmancho dis bhorpur sukh-sontos ghevn porot-porot ienv. By the way... Fest chuklem... anink zaitench chuklem, punn kitem koruia? Regards. Joel.
Re: [Goanet] Catao a football legend of Chinchinim
Hi Nelson, Thanks for the interesting information on Catao, one of Goa's football legends. Chinchinim is full of sports persons; I hope you will throw some light on the other imports sports personalities of the village. Regards. Joel. On Fri, Sep 30, 2011 at 7:49 PM, Nelson Lopes nellope...@gmail.com wrote: CATAO A FOOTBALL LEGEND
Re: [Goanet] Michael D'Sa RIP.
Dear Eric, Thanks for the information on the passing away of Michael D'Sa. I am interested in international sportsmen of Goan origin. Hence... how do I find more about Mike... and even perhaps about the other Goans in the team? Regards. Joel D'Souza. On Thu, Sep 29, 2011 at 12:01 AM, eric pinto ericpin...@yahoo.com wrote: Mike passed away today in New York.
[Goanet] A Tribute to MICKEY CORREA, the great Goan Jazzman
*A Tribute to MICKEY CORREA, the great Goan Jazzman* MICKEY CORREIA would have been 98 years old today – 26th Sept 2011 - but breathed his last a couple of days earlier. The legendary musician from Moira in North Goa (India), regaled audiences in Karachi, Mumbai and elsewhere. The Mombasa-born superb reedman played alongside music greats like Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, Dave Brubeck and others. His longest innings lasted from 1930 to 1960 as Taj Mahal Hotel’s band leader in residence in Mumbai. The video clip is from Joel D’Souza’s personal video-library, recorded at the residence of Patricia, Mickey’s daughter, at Dona Paula, Goa, sometime in 2005. Popular cartoonist Alexyz's voice too is heard in the conversation. Check at goamovie http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XP6VhBKDVD0feature=channel_video_title
Re: [Goanet] Talk to him well, he's a Global Goan
Hi Fred, Your's is a quick, great review of the Konkani play Tum Khuim Asa? from the Kala Academy competition. I felt the community spirit was alive and kicking right through the performance. The narrative took to task some Goan attitudes, but also provided possible alternatives to some of our current ills. It had everything from modern mobile phones to the solar cooker... and how effective these would be in certain circumstances. I saw Roland Martins (GoaCan) watching it quite seriously, with Alexyz and Salil Konkar (Moving Images) in the same row. There were several others too... elite or otherwise. And that reflects tiatr today (as shown and seen), whatever one may feel or say... about it, there is some sort of an equaliser at play, to bring together all sorts of people to the theatre through tiatr... the medium being the mother-tongue. You heard the frequent applause when someone came across an interesting piece of dialogue... and not merely the comic songs (as in a normal tiatr situation). Could be the mixed Catholic-Hindu audience. Thanks for the candid pictures of the tiatr, which in fact had the largest cast, and the charming flower show brought all of them on stage together... and some at the fish market... with Abolem and Kukut ruling the roost. I can't believe that such crowd scenes are possible in any tiatr. Kudos to Mario Fernandes for the global perspective, to director Shirish Naik and Fr Santan, parish priest of Pomburpa, for motivating all of them. 2011/9/21 Frederick FN Noronha * फ्रेडरिक नोरोन्या *فريدريك نورونيا fredericknoron...@gmail.com Talk to him well, he's a Global Goan --- AS I found my way backstage,
Re: [Goanet] Daily Grook #1036
Hi Francis, Thanks a lot for the beautiful, little poem on Wordsworth in DAILY GROOK. Regards. Joel. On Fri, Sep 9, 2011 at 10:29 AM, Francis Rodrigues fcarodrig...@hotmail.com wrote: DAILY GROOK #1036
[Goanet] Tiatr Competition 2011 – “Daiz” by Agnel de Borim, Goa
*Tiatr Competition 2011 – “Daiz” by Agnel de Borim, Goa (Goamovies)* Written by Agnel de Borim and directed by Avinash Chari, Tiatr “Daiz” (Tradition) launched the 35th Tiatr Competition with an excellent performance at the Kala Academy auditorium in Panjim on September 9, 2011. The narrative, based on a concept by Fr Victor Ferrao, questions: What is the Goa we wish to leave for the next generation? In this, rather rough video clip, we have playwright Agnel de Borim talking (at the end of the performance) about the play and the contribution of the Competition in the development of mainstream theatre. Link for YouTube video clip. Sorry for the poor video quality http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NXwFiPlqLgQfeature=player_embedded Regards. Joel.
[Goanet] Heartfelt Condolences
Dear Victor, I am shocked by the very sad news of Lea's passing away. Of course, I knew that she was sick, but death... I didn't expect it. Kindly accept my heartfelt sympathies and also convey it to your family members. On the few occasions I had the privilege of meeting Lea, she always proved be ever so friendly and kind, and filled with joy. I still remember her seated at the piano at your ancestral house in Porvorim. Lea leaves behind very happy memories while she left for her Eternal home. I wish her eternal happiness, and to you... all the courage to brave the immense loss. Regards, Joel. PS: A few pictures at my FlickR photostream in humble tribute to a great person, who had her ancestral roots in my little village: http://www.flickr.com/photos/52243088@N00/6105787398/in/photostream http://www.flickr.com/photos/52243088@N00/6105244785/in/photostream http://www.flickr.com/photos/52243088@N00/6105787856/in/photostream http://www.flickr.com/photos/52243088@N00/6105245443/in/photostream http://www.flickr.com/photos/52243088@N00/6105245651/in/photostream http://www.flickr.com/photos/52243088@N00/6105788094/in/photostream
Re: [Goanet] Happy 17th Anniversary Goanet
Hi Herman, Congratulations on the occasion of GoaNet celebrating its 17th anniversary. Good wishes too to Bosco, Fred and others responsible for keeping GoaNet going all these years. Cheers. Joel.
[Goanet] 20th Festival of Plants and Flowers
Hi Pals, Some pictures of the 20th Festival of Plants and Flowers organised by Eco Club of SFX High School in Siolim, Goa. http://www.flickr.com/photos/52243088@N00/6042196369/in/photostream Regards. Joel.
Re: [Goanet] Song for the day.
Hi Gabe, Thanks a lot for every music link you post on GoaNet. Most of the songs, which you select, take us back in time when music meant more harmony and less noise than what seems to be happening today. Regards. Joel. 2011/8/10 Gabe Menezes gabe.mene...@gmail.com Herman's Hermits http://www.youtube.com/artist/Herman's_Hermits?feature=watch_video_title
Re: [Goanet] Who is a teacher???
Dr Falcao, Your post about what a teacher MAKES is wonderful, informative, inspiring. Thanks a lot. Joel. 2011/8/9 Dr. Ferdinando dos Reis Falcão drferdina...@hotmail.com From A School Principal's speech
Re: [Goanet] London riots
Hi Mervyn and Elsie, Thanks a lot for the information on the London riots. It's a very worrying and unfortunate happening. We were generally under the impression that riots occur in our parts, like India, but it seems to be a global phenomenon. Regards. Joel. On Tue, Aug 9, 2011 at 1:04 PM, Mervyn Elsie Maciel mervynels.watuwasha...@gmail.com wrote: Some years ago, I do remember Goans who were living in the Tottenham area, but am
[Goanet] Telaulim-Navelim, one parish, two panchayats
Hi Radharao, Thank you for the important information on Navelim and Telaulim. Regards. Joel. On Fri, Aug 5, 2011 at 8:03 PM, radharao gracias graciasradha...@gmail.comwrote: Telaulim or Navelim. I really do not know. However, it is interesting to note that Telaulim and Navelim are two separate villages with their own separate panchayats but have always constituted on parish.
Re: [Goanet] Tony Robbins asks why we do what we do | Video on TED.com
Hi Con, Thanks a lot for the link for the wonderful TED talk. Regards. Joel. On Sat, Aug 6, 2011 at 9:03 AM, Con Menezes cmene...@tpg.com.au wrote: http://www.ted.com/index.php/talks/tony_robbins_asks_why_we_do_what_we_do.html
[Goanet] Turtle nesting site.
Hi pals, I found this particular frame - Turtle Nesting Site - among my pictures. http://www.flickr.com/photos/52243088@N00/5970742688/in/photostream Comments please. Regards, Joel.
[Goanet] Fr Freddy Memorial Lecture, Konkani books released
*Fr Freddy Memorial Lecture, Konkani books released* Konkani books of Cirilo Fernandes (“Mhojea Bannavle Gavant”, poems on Benaulim) and Fr Luis Alvares (“Ami Povitr Sobha”, on the Church) were released by eminent Konkani writer and researcher Dr Savia Viegas, at a function organised by the Dalgado Konknni Akademi at the Tiatr Academy of Goa in Panjim-Goa, on July 19, 2011, the eve of the birth anniversary of Fr Freddy J Da Costa. Dr Savia Viegas also delivered the first Fr Freddy J Da Costa Memorial Lecture. Pics at the following FlickR photostream links: http://www.flickr.com/photos/52243088@N00/5961191388/in/photostream/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/52243088@N00/5960631955/in/photostream http://www.flickr.com/photos/52243088@N00/5961190134/in/photostream/
Re: [Goanet] Subject: Subject: Re: Konkani Verse
*Laamb Pray korunk lagtoch monzat toso mhunis ghuspota!* Laamb Pray donui utram chukichim distat... mhaka. Inglezint boroilear lamb zavnk zai aslem. Ani, hem kherit lamb pray kiteak korta kai?. Toxem zalear sentence chukonk nam? Saan sobd tharavikuch Goenkar vapurtat. Punn soglleank lagta/upkarta toslea borovpant... xikpi bhurgeank vachunk ani ucharunk boroitat tedna... universal oxim utram/sobd monan dhorunk naka? Borem, saan utor soglleankuch somzonam zalear tannim tem xikpachi goroz asa oxem dista zalear, heram utrank virodh ascho nhoi, hem mhojem mot. Konknni borovp girest korunk oslim saan ani ruchik utram lagim kaddunk zai. Hea vakeantlem poilem utor koxem borovpachem? Hanv sodanch Konknni boroitalom. Maim-bhaxentleam bhurgeank boroil'le eke kovitek lagun ho vad upzola dekun he vichar kortam? Somzonni divpeank mhoje abhar! Dev borem korunv.
Re: [Goanet] Konkani verse...
Hi Fred, I had to struggle to find meaning in this prayer poem... I find it quite difficult... Of course, my knowledge of Konkani/Konknni is limited... but I certainly miss rhyme, rhythm, grammar... syntax. Perhaps that one way to create poetry! Noman tuka Konkani. *Noman* Saan aami (*we*) saan deva (*god*)... (*but what is saan?*) Kortat tuka noman deva (*We adore/hail you, lord*) Vechnuk (election? ... It could be vagnnuk i.e. deeds/behaviour) aani dekh bori (*and good example*) Shikap aani reet khori (*Education and proper manners*) Shikpak dee baal jait deva (*Give us strength and success/victory in our studies*) Avoi bapui gurujan amche (*Our parents are out teachers*) Tuje sasayen khoshen ravche (*Let us live in your grace*) shanti di sukh, piray deva (*Lord, gives us happiness and long life*) 2011/7/13 Frederick FN Noronha * फ्रेडरिक नोरोन्या *فريدريك نورونيا fredericknoron...@gmail.com Please could someone render this second standard Konkani poem into English? Thanks, FN * *
[Goanet] Goa: God's Miracle on Earth: George Menezes
Hi Pals, Please check and comment on the following video clip at YouTube: Thanks Regards. Joel. *Goa: God's Miracle on Earth: George Menezes* Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ADU2YPJ87Ig The writer with enormous wit, George Menezes, attracted quite a few writers, book lovers and others to the June 2011 meet of the Goa Book Club at Broadway Book Centre in Panjim, Goa. A rather casual, rough video clip gives a few snatches of George's address, which nobody felt was long enough… They could just go on listening to the great talker, and George just relished it. *Goamovie*
[Goanet] HAPPENINGS AT GOA BOOK CLUB
Hi Pals, A few lines to add to the earlier note by Fred Noronha on the Goa Book Club meet, and pictures of the event at my FlickR photostream. GEORGE MENEZES SENDS EVERYONE IN SPLITS AT GOA BOOK CLUB: Sugar and Spice author George Menezes drew up a bumper crowd of writers and book lovers at the June 2011 meeting of the Goa Book Club at Broadway Book Centre in Panjim, Goa, on June 29, 2011. He sent everyone in splits as he narrated how he got into writing and stuck to it till today. Menezes also read one of his articles (on his father) published in English monthly magazine Goa Today, besides poems and anecdotes from his life. http://www.flickr.com/photos/52243088@N00/5884917063/in/photostream NEW MONTHLY MAGAZINE LAUNCHED IN GOA Goa Villager, a new English monthly magazine edited by Tony Martins, was released by humour writer George Menezes at the monthly Book Club Meeting held at its regular headquarters - Broadway Book Centre - in Panjim, Goa, India, on June 29, 2011, evening, amidst stacks of books and in the presence of several writers and book lovers. The mag contains around 32 pages, priced at Rs.25 and will deal with the life, beauty and issues of rural Goa. http://www.flickr.com/photos/52243088@N00/5884915643/in/photostream/ Comments please. Regards. Joel.
[Goanet] Santo Antonio - flower
*Picture of “Sant Anton Flower”, Goa* We call this flower Sant Anton (St Anthony's flower) in Goa. The small tree displays the white, sweet-scented flowers within almost a week from the start of the monsoons in June every year. http://www.flickr.com/photos/52243088@N00/5881008542/in/photostream
[Goanet] Quepem Sports Complex pics
Hi friends, A beautiful Quepem Sports Complex was inaugurated at Borimoll in Quepem, Goa, on June 26, 2011 evening. A few pictures at the following link: http://www.flickr.com/photos/52243088@N00/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/52243088@N00/5873462595/in/photostream http://www.flickr.com/photos/52243088@N00/5874020666/in/photostream/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/52243088@N00/5874020016/in/photostream/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/52243088@N00/5874019088/in/photostream/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/52243088@N00/5873460083/in/photostream/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/52243088@N00/5873459711/in/photostream/ Cheers, Joel.
[Goanet] St John's Feast Celebrated in Goa, Anjuna
Hi pals, The monsoon feast of Sao Joao - St John - was celebrated throughout Goa, particularly in its coastal villages. I enjoy watching the colourful event at the Chinvar ward of Anjuna, where the fest is celebrated as a community event, in which at least people of three wards of the village come together. Generally, young men and children jump in the well traditionally for Sao Joao feast, but here in Anjuna, the highlight was Ms Carminha Mendonsa, an 80-year-old grandma, who plunged in the waters of the zhor once again. Some pictures posted on my FlickR photostream, beginning with the following link: http://www.flickr.com/photos/52243088@N00/5867330254/in/photostream Comments please. Viva Sao Joao. Joel.
Re: [Goanet] DIASPORA: An early Goan editor... in Ceylon
What about Joe Jawaharlal Rodrigues... from Curtorim? I think that he edited a newspaper Sunday Nation(?) in East Africa. 2011/6/19 Frederick FN Noronha फ्रेडरिक नोरोन्या *فريدريك نورونيا fredericknoro...@gmail.com Apparently The Times Ceylon and Morning Standard. This is from Wikipedia/Facebook...
Re: [Goanet] DIASPORA: An early Goan editor... in Ceylon
Hi Fred, Thanks a lot for the important information about Armand de Souza, who hails from Assagao, according to Wikipedia. Regards. Joel.
[Goanet] Goa Bandh, rough video (courtesy: InGoa)
Hi folks, It's a rainy day in Goa. Anyway, not much can be done outdoors, today in Goa due to the Goa Bandh. I picked the following clip from InGoa. Please check: Thanks Joel. Courtesy: Anil Laad, InGoa Marathi news channel Breaking News of Goa365: The anti-English, pro-Konkani and Marathi medium, movement launched by BBSM and supported by Opposition parties have brought normal life in Goa (India) to a stand still. Roads and highways have been blocked by the bandh organisers, 25 KTC Bus, from the only public transport on the roads, have been damaged. Chopdem bridge blocked. Shops, markets and establishments closed http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vkRLbh-cG4c
Re: [Goanet] Talking... comics... Africa
Leroy collects comics. Perhaps, Alexyz will still possess some. Willy is likely to publish the first Konkani comic (book). Joel.
Re: [Goanet] Konkani Word A Day: doudiro, doudirpon, doullo, doullunc, doulo, doulot ...
Hi Fred, Please check the spelling of some of the Konkani words which you have included in your message. The dictionary seems to give the old spelling, which is no longer used in the Konkani written nowadays. Moreover, we have been using k instead of c. Regards. On Wed, May 11, 2011 at 2:38 PM, Frederick Noronha f...@goa-india.org wrote: Learn one (or more) Konkani word today: DOUDIRO, -I, -EM unfortunate, unhappy DOLLDIRO DOUDIRPON, n. misfortune DOLLDIRPONN DOULLO agitator, critic, intriguer DOULLUNC to mix, to turn DOULLUNK/DOVLLUNK DOULO, VO DOI f. a large spoon made of cocoanut (sic) shell DOULOT wealth, substance, riches DOUM DOULLUNC to weaken, to lose firmness or consistency DOUNC to grind DOUNDOLLIT irresolute, lacking character DOUNDOUNC to shake, to excite DOUNDOUNEM shake, jerk, alteration DOURUNC to keep, to preserve, to save DOVRUNK [Source: Konkani-English Pocket Dictionary/Concanim-Inglez Dicionar. First published in 1930. Republished in 1991 and 1999 by the Asian Educational Services, Rs 195 in India.] Frederick Noronha :: +91-9822122436 :: +91-832-2409490
[Goanet] Konkani Obheaskox, Dictionary by Damodar Ghanekar
KONKANI OBHEASKOX, an illustrated Konkani-Konkani encyclopedia, written by Damodar Ghanekar was released way back in April 2009. Published by Rajhauns publications, it is a hardwork of six years by the enterprising author, who claims that the volume comprises eight different aspects useful to a student/researcher of Konkani. Being rather costly and voluminous the book sells slowly. Damodar, however, is quite satisfied with it. Youtube link: http://w.youtube.com/watch?v=KV4O4focz88 Comments please. Thanks. Joel
Re: [Goanet] Happy Easter....
Dear Gabe and Family, We thank you very much for your Easter Greetings and wish you the same. Regards. Joel Family.
Re: [Goanet] Brilliant Star of Zanzibar
Hi Merwyn, Very interesting/historic pictures of Goan achievers. I am interested in the pictures and shall be very grateful for further details to update my list of roll of honour of Goan villages, Parra, in particular. Thanks Regards Joel. On Sat, Apr 16, 2011 at 7:03 AM, Mervyn Lobo mervynal...@yahoo.ca wrote: Folks, After reading about this medal on Goanet, I waited for my Zanzibar born mom
[Goanet] Zagrann, art exhibition by sociologist-artist Bernadette Gomes
*ZAGRANN, Night life in Goa, a two-day exhibition of aesthetic paintings by socioligist-artist Bernadette Gomes, was inaugurated by 80-plus Daji Shirodkar (famed for singing at the traditional Siolim Zagor in Goa) at the Kala Academy Art Gallery in Panjim, Goa, India, on 8th April 2011. Bernadette's brush captures some distinct ethnic aspects of Goan life and culture and related colourful events, which are gradually seen being overcome by rapid urbanisation. The sociologist leaves behind for the forthcoming generations some vignettes of the life in Goa, and her brush strokes do it superbly. The paintings (not for sale) are a result of her research.* http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b6VSTj46eVAhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b6VSTj46eVA http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m_WQaxdni08 *Pics at FlickR* *http://www.flickr.com/photos/52243088@N00/5601437816/* *http://www.flickr.com/photos/52243088@N00/5601437814/* *http://www.flickr.com/photos/52243088@N00/5601437812/*http://www.flickr.com/photos/52243088@N00/5601437812/
[Goanet] BATTLES, WAGED, LASTING DREAMS released in Panjim
Hi, BATTLES WAGES, LASTING DREAMS, a 528-page book on Aquino de Braganca, the foremost South Asian supporter of the African nationalist cause, fighting Portuguese colonialism in Mozambique, written by his wife Silvia Braganca, and published by Goa 1556 was released by NRI Commissioner Eduardo Faleiro, at Hotel Mandovi in Panjim, Goa, India, on April 2, 2011. Miguel Braganca, a relative of Aquino speaks on the occasion. Besides Silvia, Prajal Sakhardande, Miguel Braganza, Maria Aurora Couto and chief guest Eduardo Faleiro spoke on the occasion. A couple of video clips are posted at the following YouTube links: 047 Aquino de Braganza, Silvia's Book BATTLES WAGED, LASTING DREAMS; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9HeqvfW_-bM 048 Prajal Sakhardande on Aquino Braganca Book, Goa, India: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NcVeJSuaCqA Cheers.
[Goanet] Dr Albuquerque's statue unveiled in coastal Anjuna, Goa
Hi, A beautiful statue of the late Dr Manoel Albuquerque was unveiled GMC Dean Dr Jindal in the courtyard of his famed palatial house, which is a replica of the Sultan's Palace in Zanzibar (East Africa), near the Anjuna beach in Goa, India, on March 27, 2011. Dr Albuquerque was the official physician of the then Sultan and was decorated with distinguished honours. Links for pics: http://www.flickr.com/photos/52243088@N00/5564252025/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/52243088@N00/5564827586/in/photostream/ Cheers. Joel
[Goanet] EARTH DAY 2011 OBSERVED IN SALIGAO
Hi, Tarika, a college-going lass from Saligao, Goa, did a neat and commendable job of organising a fine gathering of her villagers, to observe the Earth Hour at the Lourdes Convent high school between 8.30 pm to 9.30 pm on March 26, 2011. The participants included young and old, to whom Tarika explained the meaning of the Earth Hour; they sang songs (also in Konkani), played their guitars and spoke about some of the things they can do to save the planet and to prevent climate change. Please check the following links for some unedited video clips: 042 EARTH HOUR 2011, Tarika, Saligao, Goa (Goamovie 042) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3xJmJw-0Yts 043 EARTH HOUR 2011, Tarika reports from Saligao, Goa (Goamovie 043) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6FckTahbpa8 044 EARTH HOUR 2011, Tarika reports from Saligao, Goa (Goamovie 044) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tG7Xt290srY 045 EARTH HOUR 2011 observed in Saligao, Goa (Goamovie 045) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gVVxVhOzBm0 Cheers. Joel.
[Goanet] Weak Clips - Inside Out book release
*Weak Video Clips of the release function of the latest Goa book “INSIDE/out: New Writing from Goa”, by the Goa Writers, published by Goa 1556. It was released by by Amitav Ghosh at Literati, Calangute-Goa-India, on 23rd March 2011 evening, in the presence of a large audience drawn from different walks of life and including innumerable writers. Jose Lourenco, Helene Derkin Menezes and Aniruddha Sen Gupta spoke about the book, prior to a question-answer-session, followed by an interesting video presentation and eventually the release of the 236-book. Renowned writer Amitav Ghosh spoke about the book and Goa Writers and Goan writing.* *Youtube links:* *037 Inside Out, Goa Writers Club; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4MNvsDQnfM0* *038 INSIDE OUT Book, Amitav Ghosh, Goa Writers; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n8JNKV_0bwY* *039 Inside Out, Book, Goa Writers, Amitav Ghosh 2; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W8_4NOFlV6Q* *Comments please.* *Cheers.* *Joel.*
[Goanet] Books - SPOKEN KONKANI COMPLETES TEN YEARS
SPOKEN KONKANI COMPLETES TEN YEARS** ‘Spoken Konkani – a self–learning guide’ in the Roman script by Dr. Edward de Lima - is completing 10 years on Sunday, 20th March, 2011. The first edition of the book was released on 20th March, 2001 at Kala Academy by Uday Bhembre, Damodar Mauzo and Fr. Nascimento Mascarenhas. The book was printed by the late Fr. Freddy Da Costa at New Age Printers, Verna. The book has since been re – printed with new editions in 2002, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2011. The second edition of the book appeared with an mp3 audio CD and Konkani folk music which, has added to the popularity of the book, both in India as well as abroad, being the only book of its kind. In simple – to – read Roman script, the book can help anyone who knows English to pick up Konkani at the very first reading. At the Art and Culture Festival at Fundação Oriente in February 2008, 'Spoken Konkani’ was adjudged as the fifth in line on the best sellers list in our state. The list was compiled with popularity as well as quality of writing as the criteria. The book is available in all the leading book stalls in Goa.
Re: [Goanet] SMILE...................... IT'S WEEKEND (17/03/2011)
Hi Cajetan, Asertad! Terrific one. Thanks. Joel. On Thu, Mar 17, 2011 at 1:07 PM, CAJETAN DE cajde...@yahoo.com wrote: HOW MUCH.. Cyril: He is threatening to douse himself with kerosene and set himself on fire if people didn't contribute with money to help him pay the fine! Pidu: So how much has been collected so far? Cyril: Five litres kerosene! Cajetan de Sanvordem Kuwait.
Re: [Goanet] BOOKS: Goa Writers group releases anthology titled 'Inside/Out' (Goanet News)
Hi Venantius, Looking for more pics? Check links: Art of mirroring art http://www.flickr.com/photos/centralasian/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/centralasian/5528493330/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/52243088@N00/5528706782/ (Charudatta) Cheers. Joel.
[Goanet] Amchea Deva (Konknni)
AMCHEA DEVA Amchea Deva pav ga Saiba Ami tuka nomon kortanv Tujea nanvan Konknni xiktanv Tum amcho bapuy, tum amchi avoy Ami tujim mogall bhurgim Ekamekachim bhav bhoinni Tujim bhurguim ami Konknni Gaytanv sodam tujim gannim. By Fr Pratap Naik, SJ, from his booklet for kids Hansat Gayat Nachat (Bhurgeanchim Gitam), 2007.
Re: [Goanet] This is also carnival – The traditional Carnaval or intruz
Hi Joe, Thanks a lot for the video of zomnivello fell and the beautiful pictures. This year, I was fortunate to see a group perform in Cortalim, Consua, Salvador do Mundo and Curpavaddo. The excitement that the Khell creates in South Goa villages is really unbelievable. People come with their own chairs for the show, walking distances... in the hot sun, standing/sitting in the sun for a couple of hours... and thoroughly enjoying the scene. And the dynamic troupes... almost tireless, very punctual and talented... doing a sequence of shows right through the day. No props. No stage. Just a good Goan band to provide the musical accompaniment. And the politicians supporting the shows quite often. Viva Carnaval! Joel.
[Goanet] GOA CARNIVAL 2011 PICS
Some Carnival pictures at the following link: http://www.flickr.com/photos/52243088@N00/
