[Goanet] Independence Day and Feast of Assumption

[Doha Goans Sports Club]

Wish All Our Friends a Very Happy Feast of Our Lady of Assumption
and a very Happy Independence day to all our Indian Friends

Managing Committee of Doha Goans Sports Club
Doha Qatar

[Goanet] Anthony D'Silva taken in police custody at independence day protest

[sebastian Rodrigues]

Today morning at around 8.45 am Anthony D'Silva was taken in police 
custody in Margao when he staged protest to highlight plastic garbage in
 Goa.  Anthony dressed in boiler suit costumes with plastic empty 
bottles tied all over his body got into the venue of flag hosting site 
on Independence site. South Goa collector called in police force and 
ordered Anthony be detained at police station till the official 
independence day function gets over at around 11.00 am.

In 
addition there are around 30 people associated with Goenchea Xetkarancho
 Ekvott (GXE) affected with real estate, mining, tourism that are 
protesting with banners and placards at the distance of 100 meters from 
the official independence day function. so far they are not arrested.

Independence
 day function is marked to observe the change of flags on 15 August 1947
 wherein officially British rule in India came to an end. Goa however 
was under Portuguese rule that continued till December 1961 under the 
patronage of the caste and class elites engaged in mining business.

However
 though British colonial rule formally ended colonial structure of 
exploitation remained intact. There are several laws dealing with land 
acquisition, Penal code, etc continued in free India making Independence
 only relative category.

More details are awaited.

Sebastian Rodrigues








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[Francis Rodrigues]

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Re: [Goanet] A request to all active contributors to Goanet

[Bosco D]

-Original Message-
From: Santosh Helekar

> I am preparing to conclude an interesting sociological research study
> on Goanet and similar Goan mailing lists.

RESPONSE: When did the research begin? Who decides what is interesting?? 
What is the research about? Which are the Goan mailing lists similar to 
Goanet?


> I will tell you all the details about it as soon as it is completed.

RESPONSE: What happened to full disclosure before commencing a research 
study? Kuch hera-firi research hai kya??


> But in order to begin the next critical phase of the study

RESPONSE: How many phases are there in this study? How many phases are 
completed?


> I need to ask all the active Goanet contributors for a favor.

RESPONSE: Favor? People participating in research studies are usually 
rewarded with something tangible. You want something in exchange for 
nothing. I want to see something tangible unlike the startup of another 
Spam List before I cc you anything.


> Could you please do the following for me from now on, i.e. as soon as
> you read this post on Goanet? Whenever you forward or post something
> to Goanet, could you kindly cc it to me at the following email
> address?

RESPONSE: Good Luck!!

> Please do so each time even if you post the same thing multiple times.

RESPONSE: Good Luck each time and multiple times!!

> I would really appreciate your indulgence in this project of mine,
> which would hopefully give us a deeper insight into the Goan internet
> community.

RESPONSE: Deeper?? Khorench?? Remember Goenkars are very smart people 
and already have lots of insights with or without this bizarre sounding 
sociological research study.



-Original Message-
From: Santosh Helekar

> I only like the entertainment he provides in the Goanet circus, and
> am always looking forward to goading him into lowering the
> semi-literacy level of this forum further with each post.

Considering your comment above, is your "interesting sociological 
research study" going to improve the "semi-literacy level of this forum" 
or lower it further? Just asking, maaan!!


Best - B

[Goanet] Talking Photo: Ferryboat, ferryboat everywhere but not a single ferryboat here

[JoeGoaUk]

Ferryboat, ferryboat everywhere but not a single ferryboat here
 
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk27/4892637061/sizes/l/

This route being the busiest and in the capital city, 
Often there is not a single  ferryboat here.
 
Who cares?
I mean, who cares for the 90% of the migrants who used this service?
Of the remaining 10, 8 are the two wheelers (upto 30 per trip).
 
Yesterday, we were here around 4pm (to go to Candolim Sangoodd) 
 only to see  there is no ferry here.
On enquiry, we were told the only ferryboat which was plying 
is missing since 3pm.
(on our way back, we were told the service was resumed after
 3 hours i.e. 6pm)
 
Last week, we witnessed similar situation when we were to go 
for dinner at Betim.
We were here at 8.30pm.  There was no ferry since 8pm and 
it never resumed until next day.
 (Usually, last ferry trip to Panjim-Betim is 10pm).
People were waiting impatiently for up to one hour hoping 
the service  would resume soon…
 
Ferryboat service here  withdrawn  just like that with no prior 
notice nor any info to say if it will resume shortly or not.
 
Yesterday, I asked one of the crew members..
‘Do our brand new ferries breakdown too?’
He replied - "..since the new ferry are with double engine, 
it is used for tugging or pulling of other ailing or broke down 
ferries at other routes to bring them at work station
And that’s what's we did on the last two occasions 
by withdrawing it from here.."
 
Funny, very funny!
 
Note:
Earlier, I tried to copy CM and RND both bounced back, as always.
 
See the ferry situation here 
and imagine the hardship the commuters are put to
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PFvWWB5iH0I

 
Copy to 
Parrikar, Panjim MLA


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Re: [Goanet] The Slap...

[Pandu Lampiao]

Fred,
many Anglo-Indians have Goichi names. I ain't sure where that came
from but here is a vague attempt:
apparently, in the old days of the Bretish-Indian Rail, there were
many generations of Goans who went to work and lived in railway towns.
I imagine they got mixed up with the railway-town culture and lost
tough with Goa. Having no connection to Goa and having to explain
their roots, they choose 'Anglo-Indians'. As well, I imagine it was to
get away from the stigma of being called a 'Goanese' *what ever
description that followed after*.

Goan nannies/ayas were sought after by royal courts and there is story
of some royal having a Goichi as a mistress- he built her a house or
some such and it still stands. I have been there as part of a school
trip and all I remember is her name was Maria.

About the Anglo-Indian with Goan names, in those days, I dated a
chikitata who was a Rebeiro. She insisted she was an Anglo and said
she had no doubts about it.

As well, another chikitita came from Madhya Pradesh and the father was
a caste Hindu and she said the mother was an Anglo. When the
meet-the-parents thing happened, the mother said she was actually not
an Anglo but was half Goan, half pucca Breetish. She said her
grand-father told her he left home as a small boy with the family when
his father got into the railways. Apparently, they lived on an Island
(likely Diwar) and had to cross by boat to the main-land. Her
grand-father returned to his native village just once and then lost
all contact. I was about to ask names etc when my partner intervened
to say her mother is a story-teller!!!

ederick Noronha  wrote:
> The Guardian 
> [http://www.guardian.co.uk/books/2010/jul/31/the-slap-christos-tsiolkas-booker]
> is critical of Christos Tsoilkas book, 'The Slap', which is apparently
> drawing attention from Down Under. Question: one character in the book
> is an "Anglo-Indian vet". Is she a Goan by any chance? (I ask because
> the film 'Bow Barracks Forever' was supposed to be about
> "Anglo-Indians" but had so many Goan sounding names in it.
>
> Does The Slap deal with contentious issues of multiculturalism and
> racism in Australia? Only read summaries of it... FN
>
> Frederick Noronha
> +91-9822122436
> +91-832-2409490
>

[Goanet] Goanet] Coconut Breaking Game (Contest) at Agassaim

[Ignatius Xavier]

You wasted your precious time Joe. The chief guest Mr. Francis Silveira and his 
brother Antonio will arrive for any function only when they are informed by 
their chamchas that there is adequate crowd. They are not concerned about the 
delay but they are more interested in publicity. Furthermore no organizers can 
commence their event prior to their arrival. 

 
Ignatius Dias
Agassaim/UAE

Message: 7
Date: Sat, 14 Aug 2010 10:10:19 + (GMT)
From: JoeGoaUk 
To: goa...@goanet.org
Subject: [Goanet] Coconut Breaking Game (Contest) at Agassaim
Message-ID: <275557.50123...@web25906.mail.ukl.yahoo.com>
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Coconut Breaking Game
?
We?wanted to be there on time
So we arrived on time i.e. 3pm
No, it did not start at the stated time nor it started 
90 minutes later
But it actually did at? 4.55pm.
As if they were waiting for their Chief Guest the 
Local MLA and his brother, Zila Member. 
No sooner, they arrived than the event started.
Local Sarpanch and the panch made it around 
4pm though.
?
Tip: Next time when you know there is a politician as chief guest, 
be there at least one hour later than the stated time.
In our case, we did not know nor it was said in the ad etc.
?
?
The Game:
This is the first time I ever watched them playing.
It needs two players.
One to set the ball (coconut) rolling and the other 
to hit/break the ball using another hand held coconut 
as striker.

Mostly, the opposition coconut breaks but sometimes 
both break or none breaks.
Yet, there are situations where the opposition?s ball is
safe but the hitter?s (Striker) ball breaks

All the? winning/losing situations are selectively
included in the clip.
?
It?s Young Boys of Dugrem presentation of their 
40th Traditional Coconut Breaking contest
on the feast day of their Paron St. Lawrence 
on 10th August (every year same time/same venue)
?
Coconut breaking Contest - Video clip
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V-HKTl6NWwo

pics were supplied earlier
There were other programs too such as Konkani songs, 
Magic Show by Anil, Kids Fancy Dress, Folk dance followed 
by Volley ball match between Curca Boys v/s Hausi Band
?
Sadly, we could not wait to watch all this as we 
already wasted about 2 hours.. It was our feast too
and he had our own programes at home.
Except some parts of Magic Show by a local (Settled 
in Loutorim) which we liked a lot.
A clip may be uploaded if time and mood permit.
?
Some pics here of the Chuch on the feast day
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk27/4881109207/
?
St. Lawrence Maddi
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk27/4881718302/

?
Our Patron's feast is not as grand as 'purmentachem Fest' held in our church.


joego...@yahoo.co.uk 

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[Goanet] Aitaracheo Katkutleo: Ami Svotontr Zale Nant?

[lino dourado]

    AMI SVOTONTR ZALE NANT?

From: livio pereira livio1...@yahoo.co.in
To: Lino Dourado libado23...@yahoo.com
 
Hi Lino,
 Koso asa ixtta? Tujem kam ani sangati koxe asat? Mafi magtam karann don pavtti 
tuvem msg dhadli punn tuka portunk maka godlem nam karann mojem net sarkem 
cholo 
naslem. Goyant borpur pavs podta punn Dev soglem borem tem korta. Ek dukhachi 
khobor mhunttlear politiks chodd mell ani ghottannichem zait gelam. 
 Lino, amkam ek bai zolmolam 20ver Julaiche ani 15ver Agostache taka povitr 
snan 
ditoleanv.
 Recad tuka sogleamcho ani mog asumdhi.
 Livio
 
From: lino dourado libado23...@yahoo.com
To: livio pereira livio1...@yahoo.co.in

Mogall Livio,
Porbim! Axirvadd ani novea ballkak hea jogan yevkar. Mhojim porbim tuje 
ghorkann 
Maggretak di. 
Tugeli Konknnileant zap vachun, ekdom tujem oprub dislem. Potta khatir Inglez 
zalear, ixttagott ani bhavponn rakpak Konknni amchi osmitay.Tumchea ghora 
fattlean svat asa. Agostache 15ver, bayechea snanachea 

(baptismachea) disa ek zhadd roi. Por vhaddta-vhaddta tea pormonnem zhadd 
vhaddtolem. Vichun kaddlolea rajkornni Goychea udorgottichea 
nanvan ganvantlim, dongor ani ranantlim zhaddam katrun nitoll vatovoronnacho 
nas 
kortat. Tujea ballkan, svotontr varear udotelea suknneank pollevnk zai. Dekhun, 
panchvim zhaddanchi goroz asa. Toklelim sevnnim jivak irloso visoi ghevnk 
zhaddam axetat. Punn durdovean Goychea zhaddanchem nisontton kortoleank suknnim 
xirap soddtat astelim. 
Bharotachem svotontr zalear Agostache15ver,  63 vorsam sortat. 1947 vorsant, 
Bharot svotontrayechem sukh chaktalem teddnam, Goem Purtugezachea hata khal 
aslem. Mhonnchem, ami Goykar Portugaleche gulamxayechem pirnjreant asle. 
Salazarachea hukumxayechea hatantle amchem Goem, 49 vorsam adim meklleponn 
favlem, ani Bharotachi svotontray ami Goykaramni, Dezembr 1961 vorsa, Bharot 
svotontr zatoch 49 vorsam uprant chakli. Kosli svotontray? Bharot ek raxtr 
zalem 
tem? Korench ami svotontr zaleat? Zalear, dhormanchea nanvan zhogddim, vichitr 
kotte somzonicher adarloleo kornneo, unchlea zati-khatincher veglozar, ajun 
tech 
mar, chamar unneponnache nodren pollevop, broxttochar rajneeti, bhuk, 

durbollkay, bekarponn hem sogllem svotontr Bharotan cholta kiteak?
Ani suttkechem Goem? Portugeza koddlean suttka ditole dhongi suttke zuzari atam 
khoim nidhleat? Goychi suttka korun saman'nya Goykarank lab mell'la vo 
on-Goykarank Goyant haddun ek jivem infern korun soddlam? Vichun kaddlole 
rajkornni, Goy, bhailea bilderank vikun nazuk soimbik adlem bangarachem Goem 

atam zhaddam-rukh ani ekdom nitoll vattovoronn nasun nagdde zalam, ani amche 
suttke zuzari tea tempavelem chorio, kirmi vo kunn, bolatkar, dhorm kijilam, 
akantvadd naslolem uskea mekllem Goychem jivit natak zalam tem, portean 
haddpak konn zababdari gheta? Adim konnem aikololem dengue, malaria, H1N1 virus 
vo swine flu, chikungunya, AIDS osleo marekar pidda? Heo koxeo ani konnachea 
guneavan, xanttin aslolea Goyant pavtti zaleo? Hanv mhonnonk sodina Purtugez 
sorkar boro aslo, punn, ekuch sangonk sodtam Purtugez kaide mat nit divpi asle. 
Zalear, itlem noxtt ani broxttochar ugtemponnim cholta tem amchea suttke 

zuzareank disona kai? Anekdam zage zaun choltolea broxttoracher suttkechem ani 
svotontrachem chabuk marlear koxem?
 Liviobab, mhaka dista hanv chodd uloilom. Mhojea von, Goychem politikachem 
tuka 
bhes borem somzotolem. Upkar korun sokoil aslolea chitrar nodor mar. Suknnim 
varear thokllim mhonntoch visov ghevnk zhaddancher bostat. Punn Goychem 
dongurle 
ani rannam khapun zhanddamcho nas kela. Suke lakddar(?) bosunk, suknnim 
zhogddunk lagleant tem sokoilem chitr spoxt sangta. Oslem jivit fuddarak Goyche 
dotorovelea Goykaranchem zait mhunn bhirant asa. Goyant 16 lak loksonkea 
(population)ani tatuntle fokot 6 lak Goykar. Suttka gavlea ti konnank? Dekhun 
hanvem vhoir sanglem toxem. Tumchea mogall  dhuvechea snan disa ek zhadd roi. 

Taka khorem svotontr mellunk, tannem zhaddachea mullant zhaddachea savllen 
khellchem asa.
 Mog ani rekad tujea sogott ghorcheank.
Tumcho
Lino B. Dourado
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/gulf-goans/message/30969

[Goanet] Independence Day - special

[JoeGoaUk]

Independence Day - special
 
‘Foreign’ from outside but ‘Indian’ from inside
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk8/1121992629/sizes/l/
 
Nehru on this day
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qswQSVCoLJQ

John d’ Silva’s Speech on this day – Food for thought
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RKUja7db4_0

Mera jootha hai Japani
He patloon Inglishtani
Sarpe lal topi Rusi
Phir bhi Dil Hai Hindustani
 
Jai Hind
 

Finally, 
This is how we salute our Genuine Freedom Fighters?
or 
are we really  "AZAAD" ?
 
4 on all 4 sides
http://www.flickr.com/photos/dirtypanjim4/4887466883/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/dirtypanjim4/4888068684/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/dirtypanjim4/4888069466/




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[Goanet] independent india-THEN AND NOW

[John Gomes]

There is a vast difference between material and spiritual progress. I see today 
on TV an adivasi family whose son is forced to steal food grains because his 
old parents and family who are illiterate just cannot get jobs and are 
starving!.They never heard of right to 100 days labour and the old man says 
with tears his son is not a criminal. I also saw on TV before I went to the 
flag hoisting ceremony in our colony,a senior milk federation bureaucrat  
caught with crores of cash stacked in 4( full to the brim )lockers! Surely he 
could not accumulate all this alone without others involved! This is shameful 
.The crores of wasteful expenditure by our Netas is disgraceful and our feting 
of these unworthies condemnable.None of them indicted is ever in jail or even 
that preventing them from calling the shots!
 
It is reported that when asked about corrupt practises, MLAs state they are 
only following traditions! They mean corrupt precedents and so continuous 
scams  go on unnoticed/accepted as "we are like that only".So we have 
politicians sponsoring applicants for jobs, cash for jobs and votes; 
distributing money and favours to loyal or potential voters so they come across 
as philanthropically caring  people who can give ration cards and subsidised 
food grains to their aam admi! Giving such  out of turn inducements is not 
considered as corruption and such bribery is rampant! 
 
The enormous damage to the nation by pushing merit into the background and 
filling jobs with mediocre people is now there for all to see in the 
inefficiency of every government department with the nations pride at stake in 
the CWG games . Vande Mataram and  Rammi Yum Yum , let us hope on this 64th 
Independence Day, and THEREAFTER, its time for India!

[Goanet] As India Celebrates-Six Deadly Sins That Plague India + the seventh sin

[Bernado Colaco]

The seventh sin was the invasion of Goa by bharat. For decades Goa has faced 
moribund governance by the new rulers of neo colonial Goa.

BC


Freedom is not about being free, it is a great responsibility. Freedom does not 
give us the right to misuse our rights, but it gives us the power to make 
better 

choices. This Independence Day, let us stay away from the usual festivities and 
pledge to free ourselves from the ills that exist in our society to build a 
better India. For this, we need to get rid of the six deadly sins.
Read on.
http://in.yfittopostblog.com/2010/08/13/six-deadly-sins-that-plague-india/

[Goanet] Indian-origin doctor in the US jailed for 5 years - India - DNA

[Ruby]

Goanetters,
http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_indian-origin-doctor-in-the-us-jailed-for-5-years_1422607

It's curtains for this dude.
RubyGoes

[Goanet] Only rats are happy with food storage - Opinion - DNA

[Ruby]

Goanetters,
This is disgraceful.
http://www.dnaindia.com/opinion/editorial_only-rats-are-happy-with-food-storage_1422151

RubyGoes

[Goanet] John Aki-Bua

[Venantius J Pinto]

Today John Aki-Bua came to mind. Certain people come to mind when Goa
engulfs my mind--a certain way.
Many years ago I met Dave Hemery (bronze medallist, 400-meter hurdles at
Munich 1972) in Marlborough, England at the redundant church of Sts Peter
and Paul.


>From the NY Times
http://www.nytimes.com/1997/06/25/sports/john-akii-bua-47-is-dead-ugandan-won-olympic-gold.html

In 1972, after only one international competition, Akii-Bua arrived at the
Summer Olympics in Munich, Germany. His opposition in the 400-meter hurdles
included Dave Hemery of Britain, the world record-holder and defending
Olympic champion, and Ralph Mann, an American. His only pair of running
shoes was two years old, and one shoe was missing a spike.

But he was built ideally (6 feet 2 inches and 170 pounds), and he had
trained with frightening intensity. In the six months before the Olympics,
his training had included wearing a vest weighted with 25 pounds in lead as
he ran 1,500 meters over five hurdles that were 42 inches high -- the
hurdles for his race were 36 inches. He did four sets of those repetitions,
twice a day, every day.

He won the Olympic gold medal in 47.82 seconds, a world record, leaving the
silver medalist, Mann (48.51 seconds), and the bronze medalist, Hemery
(48.52), six meters behind. Then he ran a victory lap and jumped over the
hurdles again.


venantius j pinto

[Goanet] Happy Independance day

[U. G. Barad]

On the independence day I came across an article by Margaret Bourke-White**
which raised a question as to which Jinnah should one believe - the one
projected in the article or the one projected by the politicians and the
secularists in India. To read more on the issue click the link provided:

http://iref.homestead.com/Messiah.html

** Margaret Bourke-White was a correspondent and photographer for LIFE
magazine during the WW II years. In September 1947, White went to Pakistan.
She met Jinnah and wrote about what she found and heard in her book "Halfway
to Freedom: A Report on the New India" - Simon and Schuster, New York, 1949.


Best regards,

U. G. Barad

[Goanet] Talking Photos: SANGODD at Candolim etc

[JoeGoaUk]

 
 Sangodd at Camoti Wado, Candolim
 
Well, that was the first time we heard of Sangodd being 
held here.
(The other usual place that we know of is Orda Sangodd on 29 June)
 
It took as a while to locate the place though.
More than half the people  we asked on Candolim road 
near the ground were migrants so they were not aware 
what we were talking about.
Finally, we had to reverse back to go to the venue which 
was Behind the Gustav ..football ground or near 
Silver Sand the local MLA’s Resort?
 
The crowd here was lot more than the Orda Sangodd.
Perhaps, Goan Nightingale Lorna is responsible for pulling 
such a crowd.
 
This Sangodd was  not in a river or rivulet but in the Lake.
Very beautiful spot by the road side.
Beautifully or fruity decorated Sangodd.
 
Traditional Sangodd is held here on 14th of August every 
year (for last 14 years).  One of the main organizers was 
the local MLA’s brother.
 (Santa Khuris Committee of Camoti Wado, Candolim)
 
Besides Lorna, there were other  top singers/actors too 
such as Bab Andrew, Albert, Anil-Olga, Com. Domnic,
Bachan, Wonder boy Cameron etc 
There were some local talents too.
One of them sang on revival of ‘Candolim football team’ 
which  was once very famous with top players 
including Tomazin Cardoz and many others named.
I like the song so did most others. Infact, 
one of the audience members
offered a spot cash prize of Rs.500 to the singer
 
We arrived there around just after 5pm
(30 minutes late due to non-availability of ferryboat
at Panjim-Betim route, as discussed earlier). 
The event must have stated around 4pm.
At 7.30, there was a tiatr ‘Sogleank Nomoskar’ at Church all.
 
Remember, there are two SANGODDs at Candolim

 
What is SANGODD?
3 or 4 canoe boats joined together to form a SANGODD 
upon which a mini chapel like structure is erected and/ or 
a  Stage to perform for the artists- singing/acting/display etc.

 ‘people coming together’ is also a SANGODD
 
Someone rightly said ‘United we stand, divided we fall’
 
I wish we could form a 'SANGODD' to throw out the 
present dirty political lot



Ok, let the pics do rest of the talking
 
Sangodd Exclusive
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauktiatr5/4890839029/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauktiatr5/4890839591/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauktiatr5/4891438742/
 
Crowd
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauktiatr5/4891442796/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauktiatr5/4890843893/
 
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauktiatr5/4891439774/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauktiatr5/4890843105/
 
Lorna
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauktiatr5/4890840173/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauktiatr5/4890837629/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauktiatr5/4890838199/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauktiatr5/4890844069/

Lorna LIVE in Candolim  - video clip
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fxmX6U9_PjQ


joego...@yahoo.co.uk 

for Goa & NRI related info... 
http://in.groups.yahoo.com/group/GOAN-NRI/ 

For Goan Video Clips 
http://youtube.com/joeukgoa 

In Goa, Dial  1 0 8 
For Hospital, Police, Fire etc

Re: [Goanet] The Slap...

[Gabe Menezes]

On 14 August 2010 20:52, Frederick Noronha  wrote:

> The Guardian [
> http://www.guardian.co.uk/books/2010/jul/31/the-slap-christos-tsiolkas-booker
> ]
> is critical of Christos Tsoilkas book, 'The Slap', which is apparently
> drawing attention from Down Under. Question: one character in the book
> is an "Anglo-Indian vet". Is she a Goan by any chance? (I ask because
> the film 'Bow Barracks Forever' was supposed to be about
> "Anglo-Indians" but had so many Goan sounding names in it.
>
> Does The Slap deal with contentious issues of multiculturalism and
> racism in Australia? Only read summaries of it... FN
>
> Frederick Noronha
> +91-9822122436
> +91-832-2409490
>
RESPONSE: I saw a documentary just some weeks ago, titled the Monsoon
Railway. In it was an Anglo-Indian by the name of D'Cruz. He was of dark
complexion, a Roman Catholic and was in the North East of India - a train
station with the longest platform in the World!
Kharagpur,


At the Anglo-Indian open day fest, which took place here recently, there
were many Anglo-Indians with Portuguese surnames. It could well be that they
were Goans at one timethe Portuguese were also present for sometime in
the North East of India and many Catholic Bengalis and Bangladeshis have
Portuguese surnames!

-- 
DEV BOREM KORUM

Gabe Menezes.

Re: [Goanet] FW: Disht

[Gabe Menezes]

On 14 August 2010 22:33, Eddie Fernandes  wrote:

> Subject: Disht
>
> My name is  and I am born in the UK to Goan Indian parents living in
> 
>
> Would you be able to put me in touch with someone from the Goan
> community living in the UK (preferably London) who is able to perform the
> Goan ritual of "Disht" in order to remove evil eye from my family.
>
> Thank you for your assistance
>
>  
> 
>
> Please get in touch with me if you know anyone who may be able to help.
>
> Thanks
>
> Eddie
>
>
> RESPONSE: There was this past G.O.A. Hockey manager, who I beleive used to
do it. Worked pretty well too, they ended up winning the league title that
year!


-- 
DEV BOREM KORUM

Gabe Menezes.

Re: [Goanet] The Slap...

[Eddie Fernandes]

-Original Message-
From: Pandu Lampiao

Fred,
many Anglo-Indians have Goichi names. I ain't sure where that came
from but here is a vague attempt:
apparently, in the old days of the Bretish-Indian Rail, there were
many generations of Goans who went to work and lived in railway towns.
I imagine they got mixed up with the railway-town culture and lost
tough with Goa...
===
RESPONSE:
Coincidentally, yesterday the New York Times had a feature article on
Anglo-Indians. Excerpts:

1.  The definition has varied over time, but under the Indian
Constitution the term Anglo-Indian means an Indian citizen whose paternal
line can be traced to Europe...
 
2.  A former railroad engineer, Mr. Booth defines Anglo-Indian more
strictly than the Constitution does. He regards Goans with Portuguese and
French ancestry as pretenders...

3.  Anglo-Indians received preferential pay during British rule ... In
the 1940s a British train engineer earned around 300 rupees a month, while
an Anglo-Indian would earn 200 and an Indian 100... 

Not surprising that some Goans claimed to be Anglo-Indians ... There was
also the affinity to food & drink, music, religion, etc.  

Full text of article - 1273 words + photos at
http://goanvoiceuk.wordpress.com/2010/08/14/international-herald-tribune-14-
aug-2010-page-4/

BTW, another book review (which appeared in the Spectator yesterday):

 'Pictures of Lily' By Matthew Yorke
14 Aug: The Spectator (UK). Book review by Francis King ... Matthew Yorke
provides a terrific evocation of a Goa of which, from my last visit some 20
years ago, I have a vivid memory of a piquant contrast between the
respectable solemnity of the inhabitants in their dark suits and dresses
promenading the beaches on a Sunday evening, and the dishevelled,
disorientated young visitors lying sprawled out on the sand like so much
human debris... 585 words.
http://www.spectator.co.uk/books/6200073/why-oh-why.thtml

[Goanet] Fadeout for a Culture That's Neither In dian Nor British (Re THE SLAP)

[Ruby]

FN,
I have not read "The Slap".
 A Westerrnised name enabled job applicants to be hired by their British 
bosses. Not just Goans but Madrasis and Mangaloreans anglicised their surnames 
for this reason. 
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/15/world/asia/15india.html?pagewanted=2&_r=1&ref=world&src=me

Regards,
Ruby(Goes)

[Goanet] WORLD GOA DAY - 1OTH Anniversary, - 20.8.2010 - Rain-or-Shine-Konkani-Rocks

[goan...@yahoo.co.uk]

Global Goenkars !! 


Rain-or-Shine-Konkani-Rocks

Independence Day Celebrations   and continues with 
WORLD GOA DAY - 1Oth Anniversary, - 20.8.2010 
==




VISIT : HERITAGE JAZZ : 
http://www.heritagejazz.com/Upcoming-Event-Rain-or-Shine-Konkani-Rocks-54.html


Flyer
: http://worldgoaday2010.blogspot.com/2010/08/world-goa-day-heritage-jazz.html



Rain or Shine Konkani Rocks Back to Upcoming Events
Highlighting the significance of Goa of Being the Diamond on India’s Crown. 


Celebrations begin Independence Day and then World Goa Day where all along the 
Gonsalves Mansion Veranda there will be Entertainment- music, dance, song, art 
and an Exhibition of Artworks and Photographs. Several food stalls of sumptuous 
culinary Traditional Homemade Goan delights will be set up too all in the Home 
of Jazz! Whenever you try and find good Goan food today, it is virtually 
impossible to get that anywhere. So, we celebrate the uniqueness of Goan 
cuisine 




from women who have made us proud with their culinary excellence!


This is a unique event which is being organized at the grass roots of Goa- 
capturing the very essence of Goanness. The Traditional old fashioned style of 
Goan entertainment by the balcony and veranda will be seen. For the first time 
we have Tiatr coming to the City on World Goa Day to charm the upper middle 
class society and to draw them into loving their mother tongue Konkani- a truly 
revolutionary idea!!


DETAILS OF THE EVENT on  15TH AUGUST & 20TH AUGUST


On 15th August

Charcoal sketching workshop - 10am to 4:00pm:
The Workshop will be organized by RajendraUssapkar on theme- Rain or Shine, 
Konkani Rocks!- children of all ages are allowed to participate.




  Photography & Art Exhibition-on 6:00pm- 7:00pm:


  
Photography Exhibition of well known photographer Mr. AnoopNegi on the 
beautiful heritage of Goa will be opened followed by a cocktail evening. This 
Exhibition will be kept opened for the public from the 15th of August till 22nd
of August. The long and unique 33 metreverandah will play host to a celebrated 
photographer who has made Goa live deep inside his heart. Along with his 
exhibition of photographs we will also display the beautiful Art paintings of 
the underprivileged children.





On 20th August- World Goa Day Celebration


3:00pm- There will be “THE BLIND HERITAGE WALK” for the blind on the Heritage 
Streets of Campal Goa followed by the Opening of their photography exhibition 
at 

Kala Academy at 4:00pm. This will be conducted by National awardee, Karmaveer
ParthoGanguly who is acclaimed on the subject of Blind Photography.



5:00pm -Announcement of prizes of the You Tube Festival “Goa the Diamond of 
India’s Crown” Everyone can watch videos on YouTube. People can see first-hand 
accounts of current events, find videos about their hobbies and interests, and 
discover the quirky and unusual. As more people capture special moments on 
video, YouTube is empowering them to become the broadcasters of tomorrow. With 
this concept in mind Heritage jazz wants to bring out the hidden talent of our 
Goans by organizing this event. This event is about uploading stuff related to 
Goa as a paradise in the eye of India as a whole like for example the coconut 
trees, the greenery, the beaches etc etc. This competition will be judged by 
prominent personalities, and their decisions will be final. The results will be 
announced on World Goa Day i.e 20th August



6:00pm- The famous, one and only Lorna,  Goa’s, stunning Nightingale will 
perform with her brass band. Goa’s Nightingale Lorna



8:00pm- onwards there will be a tiatr “Tthikann”which means Destination 
directed by Mr.Christopher  Menezes also known as Com 64.

000

TOGETHER we are MAKING a difference  for Goa and Goans everywhere !!  
You too can be  a part of this Global Goan happening  the choice is yours  
>   For details visit : GOANWORLD :http://worldgoan.blogspot.com/

  
renebarreto
Goanworld : http://worldgoan.blogspot.com/
WORLD GOA DAY 20.8.2010 WORLD KONKANI DAY

  WORLD ALLIANCE OF GOAN ASSOCIATIONS 
==

[Goanet] RAISING THE CURTAINS ON SCHOLASTIC WORK ON TIATR - By Dale Luis Menezes

[Goa World]

RAISING THE CURTAINS ON SCHOLASTIC WORK ON TIATR

- By Dale Luis Menezes



The brass band (accompanied by a few electronic instruments today) 
strikes up for the third time. The auditorium fills with the vibrations 
of wind and percussion instruments. The curtains rise to reveal a suited 
man, wielding a mike, he paces the stage. The backdrop painted to 
resemble a garden or a park. Thus begins a tiatr, familiar and cherished 
by many Goans. Most of us are acquainted with this scenario, but what 
about the history of tiatr? Many of us don’t know much. As for me, I 
vaguely remember a Konknni textbook chapter in the VII standard 
highlighting a (brief) history of the tiatr.


ABOUT THE BOOK

But I encountered a welcome light on this vibrant and most loved Konknni 
drama in the form of Dr. André Rafael Fernandes’ researched book When 
the curtains rise…Understanding Goa’s Vibrant Konkani theatre. Dr. 
Fernandes reveals the history of tiatr: its birth and maturity, the 
challenges it faces and the numerous personalities (past and present) 
who have contributed to enriching this uniquely Goan art form. An 
interesting feature of this book is the exhaustive list of present day 
tiatrists given at the end of the book. Although the tiatr is 118 years 
strong and though roughly ten shows of tiatr are held every day in Goa, 
Dr. Fernandes cautions us about the onslaught of more glittering 
multimedia like cable and television making serious dents.


This book is important because it has given tiatr some (much needed?) 
legitimacy in the scholarly word. Dr. Fernandes traces the development 
of theatre in Goa. Theatre in the medieval times in Goa was mainly in 
the Portuguese language and themed on enacting the biblical scenes. The 
College of St. Paul’s took the lead in organizing plays in vernacular 
language in Goa.


Dr. Fernandes traces the origin of tiatr to the traditional 
khells/phells/fells and zagors performed in Goa from time immemorial. 
This khells traveled to Bombay with the immigrants and it is here that 
the tiatr was born. Exactly how the tiatr was born, I leave it up to you 
to find out (in the book)! Tiatr took birth due to the efforts of 
Lucasinho Rebeiro and João Agostinho Fernandes, who were disgusted by 
the vulgarity and ‘washing-the-dirty-linen-in-public’ attitude of the 
zagors. A history of theatre of Bombay is also traced to buttress the 
point as to why Konknni tiatr had to begin in that cosmopolitan city.



THE MUSIC AND TIATR

How can any Goan activity or festivity be complete without music? This 
reality comes forcefully to the fore, as the Goans’ love and mastery for 
music had a major role to play. A large part of tiatr (past and present) 
contains music and song. Tiatr (and Goan musicians) did benefit from the 
parochial music schools set up by the Portuguese as well as the more 
traditional forms of ovis.


Dr. Fernandes tells us about the various famous musicians of Goan 
extraction, who were sought out by the many bollywood producers and 
starred hotels in Bombay. Although the Goan musicians had a large part 
to play in Bollywood and the jazz scene of Bombay, they were sidetracked 
as mere ‘arrangers’, lements Dr. Ferrnandes. More terse and blunt words 
in the context of this injustice would have been welcome.



WOMEN AND TIATR

The single greatest contribution of tiatr, in my opinion, is the 
admittance of women on the stage. Regina Fernandes (wife of João 
Agostinho Fernandes) became the first woman in modern history to appear 
on stage, preceding Marathi, Bengali and Gujarati theatre by 
twenty-seven years. This means that Konknni tiatr was far ahead of its 
time. It had brought in social reforms, which were easily accepted by 
the conservative masses. Batcara I was the play in which Mrs. Regina 
Fernandes made her historic appearance.


Dr. Fernandes does not dwell on this subject for much long, mentioning 
it only cursorily. What I was hoping for was a rigorous assessment of 
this situation, perhaps even a full chapter, was called for. If Mrs. 
Regina is the first woman to appear on stage at a time when women 
appearing on stage were frowned upon then isn’t she a role-model 
deserving recognition not only from Goans but also from the whole 
country? We should also not forget that in the same play, two other 
women had accompanied Mrs. Regina on stage: Mrs. N. Gomes and Mrs. 
Carmelina Fernandes.



CRITIQUE ON JOÃO AGOSTINHO’S PLAYS

Dr. Fernandes analyses the plays of João Agostinho with keen 
understanding and finesse. João Agostinho is important in tracing the 
history of tiatr as he has been rightfully called Pai Tiatrist (Father 
of the Konknni tiatr). In plays like The Belle of Cavel, Batcara I & II 
and Kunbi Jaki, Dr. Fernandes paints a mental picture of João Agostinho. 
Pai Tiatrist had vociferously opposed casteism and alcoholism. His plays 
always ended with a moral or homily (a hallmark of tiatrs in those times).


Dr. Fernandes informs us about the deeply 

[Goanet] Sunaparanta celebrates Independence Day

[Goanet A-C-E!]

There is a living, breathing creative force in our people of Goa and let 
it come together this Independence Day at Sunaparanta.


We will suspend a roll of fabric at our premises for people of Goa to 
add their creative strokes with our flag colours. Drop in to Sunaparanta 
located in the picturesque Altinho hills of Panjum and add layers to the 
fabric of Goa. The final work of art that is the ‘People’s Canvas’ will 
be open to viewing on 17th August from 11 am to 7 pm. at Sunaparanta.



Date: 14th, 15, 16th and 17th August
Time 11am to 7pm


Sunaparanta - Goa Centre for the Arts
63/C-8, Near Lar de Estudantes
Altinho, Panaji  Goa
http://www.sgcfa.org/


Goanet A-C-E!
Arts ~ Culture ~ Entertainment

[Goanet] Porvorim (Goa Legislative Assembly)

[Sam Furtado]

Going thru the clips of Joe Re: Porvorim (Goa Legislative Assembly, held 
on June 16, 2010), some of the speakers at the assembly there, could not 
even comprehend as to what they were actually narrating, some of which 
was just gibberish, that inlcudes Mr. Churchill  Alemao as well.  Do 
your home work well before bringing reading in the Assembly..Sir.


Forget the inteior or the posterior what counts in the guidling light.
Sam

[Goanet] TR: CM, ministers and MLA's are Ant i Goans

[bruno.gomes]

 

 

  _  

De : bruno.gomes [mailto:bruno.go...@net2000.ch] 
Envoyé : samedi 14 août 2010 22:17
À : 'oa...@lists.goanet.org'
Objet : CM, ministers and MLA’s are Anti Goans

 

Dear Editor

Please publish my article

Thank you

Bruno gomes

CM, ministers and MLA’s are Anti Goans

 

Is Goa become a Banana state, or is it in a coma? I think so. These  40
Alibabas are really and trully despicably dishonest men.The recently
Assembly sessions proved to the Goan people that these 40 members were
acting a drama in the legislative assembly. So many scam were revealed, Both
ruling and oppositon demanded CBI inquiry into Drugs-Police nexus but to no
avail. One can say that the democary in the state of Goa is of the thief,
for the thief, and by the thiefs.

The CM including himself is heading a bunch of dishonest, corrup, venal, and
criminal. Yet citizen don’t seem to know or care .

 

Wake up Goan and see the rot that infested Goa. It is become a contegious
diease that has affected day to day life of the Goans. The great enemies of
Goa and the nation are those who rule and they are stealing you and your
children’s future. 

 

In recent article on German news paper editoral wrote that India is become a
banana Republic instead of being an economic power. This applies to Goa too.
Whenever any scam is revealed, immdeiately the CM bow his head down and
promises to look into the matter. This CM is in office for last three years.
He made countless promise to the people of Goa. He can be called a CM of
promises. Can he tell the Goan how many promises did he fulfilled or
delivered. In the eyes of the people he is spineless CM, that Goa got since
liberation. His motive is loot and let loot the people of Goa.

 

In recent years Goa got a hit as regards to law and order. The situation is
gone out of hand and one can say that there is no fear of law, No respect to
the institutions, judicary is not functioning, this is because India’s(
elephanatine legal system will ensure culpability , is delayed) even the
murderers are getting bail which is unbelievable. Every day we read the
headlines in local paper that, murder, rape, robberies, dacoitry, scams.
corruption, kidnapping, cheating, goondagir, looting, Who is reponsible for
all this mess in Goa.  What is the head of the state is doing?  Is he blind,
deaf, or ignorant of the ground realities?.

 

CM normally knows everything what is happening in Goa but he does not act.
If he ignores and don’t act, he does not deserve to be the CM. It is long
time this guy should have resigned on moral and ethical ground.

 

CM is a pliable, as he lack a backbone. He follows orders from his master in
Delhi without questioning., since he lacks any sense of decency, ethics and
morality. He is a rubber stamp of his collegues ministes and MLA’s. Any one
else with even of iota of shame and humanity would long have quit that
dishonarable position. But not he. He is blissful unaware of the low status
he holds. Not one but scores of scam passed unnotices by him. Corruption is
so rampant in Goa under his leadership that the people have become inured to
it and the next multibillion dollar scam does not even evoke the mindest
surprise. Pratically all the news channels and agencies in Goa drink deep
from the well of corrupt money that the politician have. They are complicit
in the rape of Goa that CM and his cohorts are engaged in.

One day will come that these 40 thiefs who are raping Goa and depriving the
goan their true democracy to live a decent, honest, harmonious life will be
judged by the Goan themselves when the will vote for the next election. It
is up to the Goan to see that the day of reckoning is not too far. 

Bruno Gomes

Switzerland

 

Re: [Goanet] The Slap...

[Nascy Caldeira]

Hello Frederick,

I have not read the book; but there can be some truth as far as names of 
characters in the book may be.
I know for certain that Bow Barracks was a stronghold of the Anglo Indian 
Community in Calcutta. A lot of Goans and Mangaloreans and others with 
Portuguese names from then Madras, used to frequent Anglo Indian Clubs and 
community areas. Since these persons had Europeon names they could and would 
easily go as Anglo Indians, and were accepted, as there was cultural affinitiy 
too, to a large extant.

 Also during the British Raj, and for a few years after Independance, there 
used to be reservations and preferences in jobs for Anglo Indians, in the 
Railways, Customs etc. The Railways were such  Big organisations, all in the 
private sector, that they used to breed 'Anglo Indains' so to say, only to run 
the railways. Hence a lot or reservations were kept for some 15 years after 
Independance.
Goans and Mangaloreans abound here , masquerading as Anglo Indians to get into 
and keep their jobs. They could easily do that, what with Europeon nmaes and 
cultural affinity.

When Australia first opened its doors for non white emigrants, in the early 
60's they allowed people of mixed origin (with any Europeon mix) to come and 
settle there. Then was the rush of Anglo Indians, and 'Burgers' from then 
Ceylon to emigrate to Australia; and in this rush, I have known many a Goan and 
Mangalorean and Mumbai Christians (East Indians) also with Portuguese names  
make a bee-line and head for Australia, the Anglo Saxon Paradise. 

I think this is where 'the racist connection' comes in, in the book's 
narrative. Much after that, Australia did open its borders to all with skills 
and their dependents who would otherwise be destitute in their home countries. 
And multiculturism flourished and later and now is a 'bone of contention' as  
most people did not integrate at all, even in a small way. Hence the present 
day problems that Australia has to deal with.
I hope, I have is some way helped.

Nascy 

--- On Sun, 15/8/10, Frederick Noronha  wrote:


> The Guardian 
> [http://www.guardian.co.uk/books/2010/jul/31/the-slap-christos-tsiolkas-booker]
> is critical of Christos Tsoilkas book, 'The Slap', which is
> apparently
> drawing attention from Down Under. Question: one character
> in the book
> is an "Anglo-Indian vet". Is she a Goan by any chance? (I
> ask because
> the film 'Bow Barracks Forever' was supposed to be about
> "Anglo-Indians" but had so many Goan sounding names in it.
> 
> Does The Slap deal with contentious issues of
> multiculturalism and
> racism in Australia? Only read summaries of it... FN
> 
> Frederick Noronha
> +91-9822122436
> +91-832-2409490
> 

[Goanet] KALA MOGI to stage UNITED WE STAND

[tomazinho cardozo]

KALA MOGI
to stage an English play

United We Stand


Kala Mogi, Candolim will stage an English play in 2 Acts entitled 
“United We Stand” on 16th August, 2010 at JAF Auditorium, Ravindra 
Bhavan Margao and on 17th August at 7.00 p.m. at DMK Auditorium, Kala 
Academy Panjim.


Photos:
http://bit.ly/United-We-Stand


KALA MOGI
Candolim.
Kala Mogi was born in the year 1978. Literally ‘Kala’ means art and 
‘Mogi’ means lovers. Our aim in establishing a cultural institution like 
Kala Mogi was only to make efforts to raise the standard of Konkani 
Tiatr. We feel proud to state that we achieved this goal to some extent. 
We also felt that we have talents to contribute in the promotion and 
preservation of Mando & Dulpods. We entered in  this  field too and 
succeeded. Kala Mogi has contributed to the cultural field of Goa for 
the last 32 years, especially as far as  Tiatr, Mando and Dulpods and 
other folk songs are concerned. During these 32 years it has made 
successful efforts to introduce innovations on the Tiatr stage. In doing 
so, it has earned a lot of appreciation from the lovers of Tiatr. Kala 
Mogi has won numerous awards from Kala Academy and other cultural 
organizations. Its work has been recognized by both Government and 
non-Government organizations


KONKANI PRODUCTIONS
Although Kala Mogi was established 32 years back, the founders of Kala 
Mogi actively participated in the cultural activities of Goa from as far 
back as 1957. Till date Kala Mogi has produced and staged 35 Konkani 
Tiatrs, most of them  written and directed by Tomazinho Cardozo. Most of 
these are award-winning Tiatrs in various competitions and festivals 
organized in the state of Goa. Tiatrs produced by Kala Mogi have become 
trend-setters in the field because of its innovations on the Tiatr stage..


ENGLISH PRODUCTIONS
After having performed on the Konkani stage for a very long time, Kala 
Mogi produced for the very first time an English Play, ‘The Verdict’ in 
2006. Originally written in Konkani, it had been adapted in English by 
Irene Cardozo and was directed by Tomazinho Cardozo. “The Verdict” 
became a big success. Kala Mogi produced its second English production 
“Sweet Poison” in 2008. This play too received encouraging  reviews from 
the press and a lot of appreciation from the lovers of English Theatre. 
“United We Stand” is our third attempt in this field. We are confident 
that “United We Stand” too will be liked by one and all. “United We 
Stand” is an adaptation of Tomazinho Cardozo’s  original Konkani play 
“Ami Soglle Ek”. The adaptation is done by Irene Cardozo and the play is 
directed by Tomazinho Cardozo


“UNITED WE STAND - Synopsis
This play in 2 Acts throws light on the Goan society in the 
post-liberation years. Rojin and Laximi are neighbours and although they 
professed different religions lived for so many years in harmony and unity.


After the Liberation of Goa, the first Assembly elections come along 
and, thanks to the contesting candidates, the seeds of communalism are 
sown in order to get votes. Rojin and Laximi become deadly enemies of 
each other.


But their sons Mikel and Kishore know that this deadly monster of 
communalism will destroy our society. So they make a fervent attempts 
for unity and communal harmony in the society.


Is anyone listening? Come and find out for yourself.

THE CAST
Character Name of the artiste
Rojin Irene Cardozo
LaximiJocelyn Misquita
Mikel Zico Fernandes
Kishore   Shivanand Naik
Chimulkar Tukaram Naik
RaposoJoy Fernandes
SheelaCelza Lopes
Nancy Larissa Fernandes
Santu Mathias Mascarenhas
Bhatkar   Dnyaneshwar Morajkar
DoctorSimonia Cardozo

Stage Setting Timothy Dias
Background Music  Vikas Chopdekar
Light Effects Dnanjay Phalkar
Costumes  Simonia Cardozo

Originally written in Konkani byTomazinho Cardozo
Adapted in English by   Irene Cardozo
Directed by Tomazinho Cardozo

OUR AIM IN STAGING ENGLISH PLAYS
We are aware of the fact that staging of English plays in Goa is not 
financially viable. One needs the support of sponsors and wellwishers. 
In order to create that support, we felt that we must show few of our 
presentations to the lovers of English Theatre free of any admission 
fee. This will help the English Theatre goers to have the first hand 
knowledge of our theatre skills in the presentation. Our aim is to 
continue producing English plays regularly so that Kala Mogi can step in 
to at least partially fill up the vacuum that we find presently on the 
English Theatre Stage in Goa.



OUR THANKS
We express our sincere thanks to:
● Department of Art & Culture, Govt of Goa. ● TITOs Calangute, Goa ● M/s 
Alcon Constructions (Victor Group)● Praveen Shettye ● MOTI VOIZ 
FOUNDATION Joa

[Goanet] Exhibition of Photographs taken by the Blind at Kala Acdemy from 20th August! Wow!

[armando gonsalves]

[Goanet] CM: Nehru would have given special status

[pinheiro]

  I was not even in 1961,  but history tell us Nehru and his Congress Party 
are biggest liars of 20th century.  'Special status' is raked time and again  
and brought to forefront when elections are around only to be dumped after 
election.  Why Digu Kaka remembers the dead dream this 15th August 2010. 

   

  BTW, what is the significance of 15th August 1947 Independence of India 
to Goans which was under Portuguese rule and was not part of India?  Should 
Goans really be celebrating Independence of India which preached 'Ahimsa' to 
the world but 14 years later used military force to occupy Goa?



  Agnelo

   

   
http://www.oheraldo.in/news/Main%20Page%20News/CM-Nehru-would-have-given-special-status/39894.html



  HERALD REPORTER

  CM: Nehru would have given special status
  HERALD REPORTER
  PANJIM, AUG 14
  The current crisis being faced by traditional fishermen community due to 
coastal regulations zone (CRZ) would not have cropped up if Goans had to ask 
for special status from Prime Minister Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru soon after 
liberation, Chief Minister Digambar Kamat said on Saturday.
  "If we had to ask for a special status, Pandit Nehru would have given 
special status for the State of Goa. Unfortunately, we did not think on those 
lines and that's why we are facing lots of problem," Kamat said.
  The chief minister said that Pandit Nehru was in mood to give whatever 
Goans wanted at that time.
  "At that time probably if Goans have had to put up certain demands then, 
the prime minister would have agreed to it. But we failed to put it up before 
him," Kamat said.
  Chief Minister was talking at the concluding session of the two-day-long 
media workshop on 'Coasts, Coastal Populations and their Concerns' jointly 
organised by Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) and Goa Union of 
Journalists (GUJ) at Goa University.
  At the briefing, Kamat was justifying why Goa was added in the list of 
special consideration in the proposed CRZ 2010 Act.
  "When we put up our case for special consideration before Ministry for 
Environment and Forest (MoEF) our aim was to protect the rights of traditional 
fishing community, who have been staying on the coast for years," he explained.
  He believes that CRZ policy should be such which will protect the coast 
and at the same time won't deprive the fisherman from their livelihood.
  "There has to be total transparency in the regulation.that's what we call 
good governance," he added.
  "The sentiments of the people need to be taken into confidence, while 
taking major steps," he stated.
  Kamat admitted that the developmental pressure on the coast is increasing 
day-by-day and in the bargain the traditional inhabitants of the coast are 
getting targeted.


 
 

Re: [Goanet] Long term Visas 15 & 30years to PIO & OCI

[Alice Gouveia]

Mr Faleiro, whatever effort you did in publishing the result of your 
trips abroad is well described by the meeting in California with the 
Consular Heads.My experience with the Lisbon Embassy staff  is no 
better.The clerk said that he "had no time to give details on the issue 
of PIO because there were more people in the queue, I should forward the 
same questions to the Min. of External Affairs of India".If so, why do 
we need prominent politicians to represent us?

[Goanet] Selma Carvalho: Who the bleep cares about Shiroda?

[Eddie Fernandes]

Title: Who the bleep cares about Shiroda? 
By Selma Carvalho.
Source: Goan Voice UK Daily Newsletter 15 Aug. 2010 

My eighty-year old father sits in the small car, hunched and wearied by age.
His face registers little interest in the journey ahead to Shiroda. That
interest in discovering a historical past to our lives belongs only to my
generation in the family. His world is grounded in his present. He doesn't
feel the need to find his roots in order to discover himself. 

I tremble with momentary anticipation. Over 100 years ago my grandmother
Catarina Dias had set forth from Shiroda and resettled in Nuvem. I have
never been to Shiroda, neither has my father. I have nothing but a sketchy
description of the place read in a book, Goa and the Blue Mountains, rather
ironically penned by the English explorer, Sir Richard Francis Burton.  To
Burton it was a decidedly Hindu town. For me the intrigue began here. A
decidedly Hindu town is where my DNA sprung from, yet everything about my
upbringing has be so definitively Catholic, leaving little room for
alternative interpretations of life. There are those Goans who feel
resonance with their Hindu roots. It would be disingenuous of me to profess
to be one of them. The village of Nuvem, like so much of coastal Goa, is so
thick with Christianity, it reeks of every cultural artefact the Portuguese
brought with them. Houses with elaborate altars, wayside crosses, brass
bands playing at Sunday feasts, festive tables over laden with pork and
beef, a dialect flowing with borrowed Portuguese words,  matronly dresses
worn by older women, cascading skirts by younger girls, the music, the
mannerism, everything has been assiduously doctored to create a curious
Western incongruence in the Indian subcontinent, which in my case has
deepened through years spent away from Goa. For me to profess that I am a
synthesis of sorts would be a falsehood. 

Yet, less than an hours drive away from Nuvem, the landscape changes. Tall,
towering coconut trees snake their necks into the sky, thick oak and mango
trees bask languorously in feeble monsoonal sunlight alongside powdery
unidentified blossoms and sugar cane. Houses lie hidden in nooks created by
the undulations of hills and the odd rakish monkey swinging from the trees
has transported us into another world largely untouched by the scourge of
"mega-projects". It is breathtaking. As Burton had promised, the town is
decidedly Hindu. We wind our way to the overcrowded market square, where
ungainly buses doggedly manoeuvre the roads trying to avoid squatting fruit
and vegetable vendors. These are not the stereotypical Hindus, one is
brought up to expect in Catholic dominated coastal regions. They are not
porcelain skinned Hindus with doe-eyes. They look more like the Catholic
Goans I grew up with; smallish, darkish, their saris worn like the kapod my
own grandmother wore.  

We park our car outside the Kamakshi temple. We elicit little curiosity.
They are used to tourists gawking at them. Surely my ancestors would not
have been allowed to pray at this temple. It seems counter-intuitive that
Christianity has allowed me entry. The human heart remains universal though.
I see men and women negotiating with the Divine through offers of coconuts,
their hands folded in devotion. Save for the red bhindi between their eyes,
they could be Nuvemkars standing in front of portraits of Caucasian Gods.
The folded hands of my ancestors had unfolded their hearts at some point in
my generational chain in a Catholic Church. From here we make our way to St
Joseph's Church.  

The white church, unsurprisingly perched on a hilltop overlooking a lush,
green carpet of wet grass, is a rather spartan, modern looking structure. I
find my heart sinking. Surely no clues to my ancestry can rest in a Church
which looks younger than me. Yet, the kindly lady inside tells us the Church
dates back to the 18th century and was rebuilt in 1782 and again in 1890.
According to the 2006 Church Directory, a "mission" of Shiroda was created
in 1894 by the Archbishop of Goa and entrusted to the Society of Pilar,
spanning from Shiroda to Colem, including Panchwadi, Molem, Dabal and
Sanvordem. 

"We have records going back to 1860," the lady informs me and promptly
places a baptismal book dating back to 1875 into my hands. I am amazed it is
this simple. I leaf through the book, a tremendous sense of history,
sweeping over me. Some meticulous Jesuit priest had diligently handwritten
name after name of baptised Goans, noting parentage after parentage. The
writing, so typical of the era was long, flowing, stylized and almost
illegible. Somewhere in these books, locked away in the steel Godrej
cupboard, standing in the corner of the room darkened by the overcast sky
and brooding devotion, was the name of my great-grandfather. A link to my
past, leading to his father and mother. I vowed to come back and look for
it. 

As I left the church, I began to wonder about my fascination with the pa

[Goanet] Jacinta Luis - Music video celebrating WORLD GOA DAY !!

[renebarreto]

Goenkars ! 



  
 Goa - Lyrics and Music by Jacinta Luis
   August 14, 2010  




Please check out my music video celebrating World Goa Day 2010. I'm 
very happy &  proud to be asked by Rene Barreto to compose a song for 
World Goa Day 2010. It  was fun and also a challenge to write and sing 
lyrics in Konkani! My  grandparents  left Goa a long time ago and both 
my parents & all my siblings  were  born in  Tanzania,  East Africa, so 
I was brought up in English.  Composing  this  song, "Goa" has  offered 
me  the opportunity to explore & to learn more  about  this  beautiful 
language --  Konkani.

I've had the pleasure of performing songs in Konkani on several occasions in 
Canada. I performed as a soloist in Konkani for the International Goan 
Convention at Roy Thompson Hall, Toronto in 1988, Viva Goa, 1998, Toronto, 
Toronto Hilton Concert, 1998, and at my concert at the Al Green Theatre, 
Toronto  on May 8, 2010. I also had the privilege of performing on July 1, 2010 
for the  Canada Day celebrations in downtown Montreal, Phillips Square, 
representing the  QGA. I will be recording a Konkani song on my next album 
which will be available  in the near future. 

Please feel free to forward the video for World Goa Day 2010 
to your friends.

The video is filmed in High Definition, therefore you have to choose 
720p on the  right lower screen of Youtube. (Move from 320p to 720p hd)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y-7QQ9DSFFE

Jacinta's webiste. 
http://www.jacintaluis.com/




OOO

Global Goenkars 


rene barreto
Overall Coordinator ,
WORLD GOA DAY
WORLD ALLIANCE of GOAN ASSOCIATIONS.

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[Goanet] Ambassador’s Message on India’s Ind ependence Day

[Goa World]

Ambassador’s Message on India’s Independence Day


Kuwait:
On the 63rd anniversary of the Independence Day of India, I extend 
warmest greetings to all members of the Indian community in Kuwait and 
thank our many dear Kuwaiti friends for their sincere good wishes.


On this historic day we pay homage to those who so selflessly and 
courageously fought for India’s freedom. We also remember with deep 
gratitude the brave guardians of our frontiers and our compatriots who 
have over the years sacrificed their lives for the safety and security 
of our nation. We re-dedicate ourselves to building a modern, vibrant 
India, and to serving our people and the larger cause of humanity.


In the little over six decades since its independence India has secured 
a unique and respected place in the comity of nations. The largest, most 
diverse democracy in the world, buttressed by a free media and an 
independent and impartial judiciary, India is committed to tolerance, 
harmony, equality, justice, and the rule of law. It is deeply satisfying 
to see a country of well over a billion people, characterized by vast 
linguistic, religious, ethnic and cultural diversity, so confidently 
moving ahead as one.


In purchasing power parity terms, India is already the fourth largest 
economy in the world. It is also one of the world's youngest nations, 
with 55% of India’s population below 25 years. This provides a solid 
human resource base to power our development and growth. India also has 
the second largest arable land area and is one of the largest food 
producers in the world. It is a software powerhouse and a global 
sourcing hub, especially for IT enabled services and business process 
outsourcing. Its prudently regulated and well capitalized banking system 
is among the most extensive in the world. India has the largest number 
of listed companies and the third biggest investor base in the world. 
Its foreign exchange reserves exceed $283 billion. The Indian economy is 
set to reach $1.51 trillion in the current fiscal year, rising to $1.72 
trillion in 2011-12 and $2 trillion in 2013-2014.


With a large middle class, dynamic and innovative entrepreneurs, 
plentiful scientific and technical manpower, diversified industrial 
base, and abundant raw materials, India is an attractive business and 
investment destination. The India economy has over the last several 
years maintained one of the highest growth rates in the world. India has 
not only weathered the latest global economic crisis well, but has been 
an anchor of global economic stability. The IMF has forecast 9.4% growth 
for India during 2010. With a domestic savings rate of 35%, robust 
macroeconomic fundamentals, sound economic institutions, and a stable 
balance of payments position, India is set to maintain a sustained 9-10% 
growth trajectory.


With a view to removing infrastructure bottlenecks, India is 
implementing an ambitious programme of investment in power, roads, 
ports, airports, irrigation, telecommunications, and urban 
infrastructure. India’s infrastructure investments alone will top US$500 
billion over the next few years, with its energy supply increasing by 
three to four times and its power capacity by five times. India’s next 
five-year plan, starting in 2013, is to include $1 trillion towards 
infrastructure development, with around half of that likely to come from 
private funds.


India stands out as one of a few countries where substantial growth is 
taking place and profits are being made. It has one of the most liberal 
and transparent FDI policies among emerging economies. Many recent 
studies rate India as one of the world’s most attractive FDI 
destinations. UNCTAD’s World Investment Report 2010 projects India among 
the most promising investor-home countries in 2010-12 as well as the 
third highest economy for FDI in 2010-12. India also welcomes portfolio 
investment in company equity by qualified institutional investors. 
Relaxed entry procedures have created a favorable climate for foreign 
investment in India and it is timely to seriously explore investing into 
the infrastructure, energy and other sectors in India.


India is also a major source of investment abroad, in both developing 
and developed countries. Many Indian companies have reached out 
overseas, through cross border mergers and acquisitions or direct 
investments, so as to access high-growth markets, technologies and 
knowledge, attain economies of size and scale, and leverage 
international brand names.


While India’s stature is growing with every year, enormous challenges 
remain in eradicating poverty, disease, and illiteracy. India is 
pursuing an ambitious programme for social and economic transformation 
of its citizens on the margins of its growth story. We seek caring and 
inclusive growth that brings tangible benefits to all, as we invest in 
education, health and sanitation, care of the elderly and differently 
abled, employment generation, skill d

Re: [Goanet] A request to all active contributors to Goanet

[Jim Fernandes]

Well said Bosco.

This guy is now expanding his skills from neurotix to socialogical research. 
How sad !!!

Jim F
New York.

--- On Sun, 8/15/10, Bosco D  wrote:

> From: Bosco D 
> Subject: Re: [Goanet] A request to all active contributors to Goanet
> To: goa...@goanet.org
> Date: Sunday, August 15, 2010, 12:46 AM
> -Original Message-
> From: Santosh Helekar
> 
> > I am preparing to conclude an interesting sociological
> research study
> > on Goanet and similar Goan mailing lists.
> 
> RESPONSE: When did the research begin? Who decides what is
> interesting?? What is the research about? Which are the Goan
> mailing lists similar to Goanet?
> 
> > I will tell you all the details about it as soon as it
> is completed.
> 
> RESPONSE: What happened to full disclosure before
> commencing a research study? Kuch hera-firi research hai
> kya??
> 
> > But in order to begin the next critical phase of the
> study
> 
> RESPONSE: How many phases are there in this study? How many
> phases are completed?
> 
> > I need to ask all the active Goanet contributors for a
> favor.
> 
> RESPONSE: Favor? People participating in research studies
> are usually rewarded with something tangible. You want
> something in exchange for nothing. I want to see something
> tangible unlike the startup of another Spam List before I cc
> you anything.
> 
> > Could you please do the following for me from now on,
> i.e. as soon as
> > you read this post on Goanet? Whenever you forward or
> post something
> > to Goanet, could you kindly cc it to me at the
> following email
> > address?
> 
> RESPONSE: Good Luck!!
> 
> > Please do so each time even if you post the same thing
> multiple times.
> 
> RESPONSE: Good Luck each time and multiple times!!
> 
> > I would really appreciate your indulgence in this
> project of mine,
> > which would hopefully give us a deeper insight into
> the Goan internet
> > community.
> 
> RESPONSE: Deeper?? Khorench?? Remember Goenkars are very
> smart people and already have lots of insights with or
> without this bizarre sounding sociological research study.
> 
> 
> -Original Message-
> From: Santosh Helekar
> 
> > I only like the entertainment he provides in the
> Goanet circus, and
> > am always looking forward to goading him into lowering
> the
> > semi-literacy level of this forum further with each
> post.
> 
> Considering your comment above, is your "interesting
> sociological research study" going to improve the
> "semi-literacy level of this forum" or lower it further?
> Just asking, maaan!!
> 
> Best - B
> 

[Goanet] Goa needs moral revolution: Guv

[bruno.gomes]

Dear Editor
Please publish this article
Thank you
Goa needs moral revolution: Guv
PANAJI: GovernorS S Sidhu
  has
called for what he called a 'moral revolution' as a counter to the
happenings in the society. He made the statement while extending warm
greetings to the people of Goa on the eve of India's Independence Day. 

He said "serious concern is being expressed about the degeneration of social
values and public morality in Goan
  society".
Sensational crimes, social evils like drug addiction, drug trafficking,
corruption, environmental degradatin, etc are projected as a counter image
of the state, the governor said. 

In this backdrop, "the need of the hour is a moral revolution", he said.
Sidhu pointed out that no society can truly survive, sustain and progress
without a strong foundation of moral and ethical values. 

The governor said though Goa joined the national mainstream 14 years after
India   gained freedom from
foreign rule, it has made laudable progress in every field of human
activity. 

Stating that the state cannot be complacent, the governor said the programs
initiated by the government need to be implemented on a time-bound basis and
stressed the need for strengthening of adminstrative and service delivery
systems "so that they become more efficient, productive, result-oriented and
responsive to people's aspirations". 

Referring to tourism, the governor said "to reorient our strategy and create
world-class tourist services and facilities to enable this key industry to
grow further",without compromising on its natural environment and
socio-cultural and spiritual values. 
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Goa-needs-moral-revolution-Guv/a
rticleshow/6313499.cms
Bruno Gomes
Switzerland

Re: [Goanet] A request to all active contributors to Goanet

[Santosh Helekar]

--- On Sat, 8/14/10, Bosco D  wrote:
> 
> RESPONSE: When did the research begin? Who decides what is
> interesting?? What is the research about? Which are the Goan
> mailing lists similar to Goanet?
> 

Five years ago. The researcher decides. About social networks, and interests, 
preferences, choices of social networks. GX, Goa Research Net and variable cc 
lists.

> 
> RESPONSE: What happened to full disclosure before
> commencing a research study? Kuch hera-firi research hai
> kya??
> 

The technical details of the study are never part of full disclosure. Full 
disclosure involves a general statement on the nature of the study, the risks 
and benefits involved, and a statement about financial conflicts of interest. 
General statement on the nature and benefits has been provided. There are no 
risks and no financial conflicts. The details cannot be revealed because 
revealing them affects the outcome of the study.

> 
> RESPONSE: How many phases are there in this study? How many phases are 
> >completed?
> 

Two phases. None completed.

> 
> RESPONSE: Favor? People participating in research studies
> are usually rewarded with something tangible. You want
> something in exchange for nothing. I want to see something
> tangible unlike the startup of another Spam List before I cc
> you anything.
> 

Not usually, but sometimes, depending on the nature of the involvement. 
Impersonal internet-based studies do not in most cases involve compensation. 
Participation is voluntary. The response from participants in such cases is 
usually about 20 - 30%. 

> 
> RESPONSE: Deeper?? Khorench?? Remember Goenkars are very
> smart people and already have lots of insights with or
> without this bizarre sounding sociological research study.
> 

The study is independent of the smartness of the participants and/or list 
moderators. New studies often sound bizarre to people who do not know anything 
about them.

> 
> Considering your comment above, is your "interesting
> sociological research study" going to improve the
> "semi-literacy level of this forum" or lower it further?
> Just asking, maaan!!
> 

The study is independent of the literacy level of the participants and/or list 
moderators. It will do nothing to change it.

Cheers,

Santosh


  

Re: [Goanet] CM: Nehru would have given special status

[floriano]

Absolutely well said that, Agnelo

Cheers
floriano
goasuraj
9890470896
www.goasu-raj.org for expanded scrolling Party Presentation on the Home 
Page.


- Original Message - 
From: "pinheiro" 

To: "GOA Net" 
Sent: Sunday, August 15, 2010 7:19 PM
Subject: [Goanet] CM: Nehru would have given special status



 I was not even in 1961,  but history tell us Nehru and his Congress 
Party are biggest liars of 20th century.  'Special status' is raked time and 
again  and brought to forefront when elections are around only to be dumped 
after election.  Why Digu Kaka remembers the dead dream this 15th August 
2010.




 BTW, what is the significance of 15th August 1947 Independence of 
India to Goans which was under Portuguese rule and was not part of India? 
Should Goans really be celebrating Independence of India which preached 
'Ahimsa' to the world but 14 years later used military force to occupy Goa?




 Agnelo



  
http://www.oheraldo.in/news/Main%20Page%20News/CM-Nehru-would-have-given-special-status/39894.html

[Goanet] Pictures from Margao Independence day protest

[sebastian Rodrigues]

Please click the links below:

http://mandgoa.blogspot.com/2010/08/pictures-from-margao-independence-day.html

Warmly,
Seby
  

[Goanet] See Goa through my eyes: World Goa Day - Charcoal painting workshop.

[goan...@yahoo.co.uk]

Goenkars !! 

 Armando Gonsalves via Rohan Exoticgoa: goankrazy.blogspot.com

Great work by Rohan Exoticgoa. We at the The  Heritage Jazz yatra owe whatever 
we do to the stunning friends that we have, & who work silently behind the 
scenes. What would we be without them? And with Lorna this World Goa 
Day,Konkani 
Rocks big time :-)




See Goa through my eyes: World Goa Day: 








Charcoal painting workshop for kids on the 15th August, 2010
goankrazy.blogspot.com




Watch beautiful Goa through my eyes, the Goa beaches, Goa trance, Goa music, 
Goan sea, Goan sand, Goan music, mando, Goan carnival, New year in Goa, Goan 
Christmas, vacation in Goa, Goan Feni, Old Goa churches, basilica of Bom Jesus, 
Love affair in Goa, Love in Goa.





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rene barreto

Goanworld : http://worldgoan.blogspot.com/
WORLD GOA DAY 20.8.2010 WORLD KONKANI DAY

  WORLD ALLIANCE OF GOAN ASSOCIATIONS 
==


  

Re: [Goanet] A request to all active contributors to Goanet

[Jeevan R]

Why is it 'SAD' to extend ones skills from one discipline to another?

On Sun, Aug 15, 2010 at 6:28 AM, Jim Fernandes  wrote:
> Well said Bosco.
>
> This guy is now expanding his skills from neurotix to socialogical research. 
> How sad !!!
>
> Jim F
> New York.
>
> --- On Sun, 8/15/10, Bosco D  wrote:
>
>> From: Bosco D 
>> Subject: Re: [Goanet] A request to all active contributors to Goanet
>> To: goa...@goanet.org
>> Date: Sunday, August 15, 2010, 12:46 AM
>> -Original Message-
>> From: Santosh Helekar
>>
>> > I am preparing to conclude an interesting sociological
>> research study
>> > on Goanet and similar Goan mailing lists.
>>
>> RESPONSE: When did the research begin? Who decides what is
>> interesting?? What is the research about? Which are the Goan
>> mailing lists similar to Goanet?
>>
>> > I will tell you all the details about it as soon as it
>> is completed.
>>
>> RESPONSE: What happened to full disclosure before
>> commencing a research study? Kuch hera-firi research hai
>> kya??
>>
>> > But in order to begin the next critical phase of the
>> study
>>
>> RESPONSE: How many phases are there in this study? How many
>> phases are completed?
>>
>> > I need to ask all the active Goanet contributors for a
>> favor.
>>
>> RESPONSE: Favor? People participating in research studies
>> are usually rewarded with something tangible. You want
>> something in exchange for nothing. I want to see something
>> tangible unlike the startup of another Spam List before I cc
>> you anything.
>>
>> > Could you please do the following for me from now on,
>> i.e. as soon as
>> > you read this post on Goanet? Whenever you forward or
>> post something
>> > to Goanet, could you kindly cc it to me at the
>> following email
>> > address?
>>
>> RESPONSE: Good Luck!!
>>
>> > Please do so each time even if you post the same thing
>> multiple times.
>>
>> RESPONSE: Good Luck each time and multiple times!!
>>
>> > I would really appreciate your indulgence in this
>> project of mine,
>> > which would hopefully give us a deeper insight into
>> the Goan internet
>> > community.
>>
>> RESPONSE: Deeper?? Khorench?? Remember Goenkars are very
>> smart people and already have lots of insights with or
>> without this bizarre sounding sociological research study.
>>
>>
>> -Original Message-
>> From: Santosh Helekar
>>
>> > I only like the entertainment he provides in the
>> Goanet circus, and
>> > am always looking forward to goading him into lowering
>> the
>> > semi-literacy level of this forum further with each
>> post.
>>
>> Considering your comment above, is your "interesting
>> sociological research study" going to improve the
>> "semi-literacy level of this forum" or lower it further?
>> Just asking, maaan!!
>>
>> Best - B
>>
>

Re: [Goanet] TR: CM, ministers and MLA's are Anti Goans

[floriano]

Dear Bruno,
Appreciate what you are doing.
Pls check out the 'comments on news reports' on www.goasu-raj.org and you 
will be happy to know that there are people who do not take it easy any 
more.


Cheers
floriano
goasuraj
9890470896
www.goasu-raj.org for expanded scrolling Party Presentation on the Home Page 
under announcement section




- Original Message - 
From: "bruno.gomes" 

To: 
Sent: Sunday, August 15, 2010 2:04 AM
Subject: [Goanet] TR: CM, ministers and MLA's are Anti Goans






 _

De : bruno.gomes [mailto:bruno.go...@net2000.ch]
Envoyé : samedi 14 août 2010 22:17
À : 'oa...@lists.goanet.org'
Objet : CM, ministers and MLA's are Anti Goans



Dear Editor

Please publish my article

Thank you

Bruno gomes

CM, ministers and MLA's are Anti Goans



Is Goa become a Banana state, or is it in a coma? I think so. These  40
Alibabas are really and trully despicably dishonest men.The recently
Assembly sessions proved to the Goan people that these 40 members were
acting a drama in the legislative assembly. So many scam were revealed, Both
ruling and oppositon demanded CBI inquiry into Drugs-Police nexus but to no
avail. One can say that the democary in the state of Goa is of the thief,
for the thief, and by the thiefs.

The CM including himself is heading a bunch of dishonest, corrup, venal, and
criminal. Yet citizen don't seem to know or care .



Wake up Goan and see the rot that infested Goa. It is become a contegious
diease that has affected day to day life of the Goans. The great enemies of
Goa and the nation are those who rule and they are stealing you and your
children's future.



In recent article on German news paper editoral wrote that India is become a
banana Republic instead of being an economic power. This applies to Goa too.
Whenever any scam is revealed, immdeiately the CM bow his head down and
promises to look into the matter. This CM is in office for last three years.
He made countless promise to the people of Goa. He can be called a CM of
promises. Can he tell the Goan how many promises did he fulfilled or
delivered. In the eyes of the people he is spineless CM, that Goa got since
liberation. His motive is loot and let loot the people of Goa.



In recent years Goa got a hit as regards to law and order. The situation is
gone out of hand and one can say that there is no fear of law, No respect to
the institutions, judicary is not functioning, this is because India's(
elephanatine legal system will ensure culpability , is delayed) even the
murderers are getting bail which is unbelievable. Every day we read the
headlines in local paper that, murder, rape, robberies, dacoitry, scams.
corruption, kidnapping, cheating, goondagir, looting, Who is reponsible for
all this mess in Goa.  What is the head of the state is doing?  Is he blind,
deaf, or ignorant of the ground realities?.



CM normally knows everything what is happening in Goa but he does not act.
If he ignores and don't act, he does not deserve to be the CM. It is long
time this guy should have resigned on moral and ethical ground.



CM is a pliable, as he lack a backbone. He follows orders from his master in
Delhi without questioning., since he lacks any sense of decency, ethics and
morality. He is a rubber stamp of his collegues ministes and MLA's. Any one
else with even of iota of shame and humanity would long have quit that
dishonarable position. But not he. He is blissful unaware of the low status
he holds. Not one but scores of scam passed unnotices by him. Corruption is
so rampant in Goa under his leadership that the people have become inured to
it and the next multibillion dollar scam does not even evoke the mindest
surprise. Pratically all the news channels and agencies in Goa drink deep
from the well of corrupt money that the politician have. They are complicit
in the rape of Goa that CM and his cohorts are engaged in.

One day will come that these 40 thiefs who are raping Goa and depriving the
goan their true democracy to live a decent, honest, harmonious life will be
judged by the Goan themselves when the will vote for the next election. It
is up to the Goan to see that the day of reckoning is not too far.

Bruno Gomes

Switzerland

Re: [Goanet] CM: Nehru would have given special status

[Santosh Helekar]

Does GoaSuraj Party believe that Goan Indians should not celebrate Indian 
Independence day? Is this part of its platform?

Cheers,

Santosh

--- On Sun, 8/15/10, floriano  wrote:
>
> Absolutely well said that, Agnelo
> 
> Cheers
> floriano
> goasuraj
> 9890470896
> www.goasu-raj.org for expanded scrolling Party Presentation
> on the Home Page.
> 
> - Original Message - From: "pinheiro" 
> To: "GOA Net" 
> Sent: Sunday, August 15, 2010 7:19 PM
> Subject: [Goanet] CM: Nehru would have given special
> status
> 
> 
> 
>      I was not even in 1961,  but
> history tell us Nehru and his Congress Party are biggest
> liars of 20th century.  'Special status' is raked time
> and again  and brought to forefront when elections are
> around only to be dumped after election.  Why Digu Kaka
> remembers the dead dream this 15th August 2010.
> 
> 
> 
>      BTW, what is the significance of
> 15th August 1947 Independence of India to Goans which was
> under Portuguese rule and was not part of India? Should
> Goans really be celebrating Independence of India which
> preached 'Ahimsa' to the world but 14 years later used
> military force to occupy Goa?
> 
> 
> 
>      Agnelo
> 
> 

[Goanet] World Goa Day, Nairobi kick off ... 15.8.2010

[goan...@yahoo.co.uk]

Dear Rene

The World Goa Day, Nairobi celebrations kick-off - the  football social.
Group photograph : http://worldgoaday2010.blogspot.com/


The Assistant Minister for Youth and Sports for the Government of Kenya, the 
Honourable Kabandowa Kabando graced our function and commended us for our 
efforts.

Have a great week.
Lily-Anne

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_QKPfld9QLHU/TGg0AlyHouI/Fas/lpZQ5IM1hPI/s1600/WELFARE+SOCIETY+NAIROBI+-+KENYA.png


GWS - face book > 



renebarreto

Goanworld : http://worldgoan.blogspot.com/
WORLD GOA DAY 20.8.2010 WORLD KONKANI DAY

  WORLD ALLIANCE OF GOAN ASSOCIATIONS 
==


  

[Goanet] How to Write for Television - Launch of VENITA COELHO'S book "SOAP"

[Goanet A-C-E!]

To launch her book 'SOAP - Writing and Surviving Television' - author 
Venita Coelho will be offering a free workshop on how to write for 
television. The three hour workshop will take you through all the 
ingredients of a proper concept note - in the format and style that is 
acceptable to Channels and Production houses. So if you have ambitions 
on writing for television - come learn how to present that in a 
professional manner.


The workshop will commence at 4:00 p.m. The book will be officially 
launched at 7:00 p.m. If you cannot make it for the workshop, we hope to 
see you at the book launch.



Date: 21st August 2010

Time for workshop: 4:00 p.m.

Time for Book Launch: 7:00 p.m.


Venue:
Literati Bookshop
E/1-282 Gaura Vaddo
Calangute  Goa  403516


Check out Venita's two new books that are on the shelves :
'SOAP - Writing and Surviving Television'
'The Washer of the Dead'


Goanet A-C-E!
Arts ~ Culture ~ Entertainment

Re: [Goanet] Indian-origin doctor in the US jailed for 5 years - India - DNA

[Gabe Menezes]

On 15 August 2010 02:12, Ruby  wrote:

> Goanetters,
>
> http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_indian-origin-doctor-in-the-us-jailed-for-5-years_1422607
>
> It's curtains for this dude.
> RubyGoes
>

COMMENT: Unfair especially as rats rule!  There is a Hindu temple dedicated
to the rat goddess, Karni Mata.

http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2004/06/0628_040628_tvrats.html

-- 
DEV BOREM KORUM


Gabe Menezes.

Re: [Goanet] All Religions for Human Integral Development

[Ivo]

From: "U. G. Barad" 

Fr. Ivo wrote (Message: 8, dated: Fri, 6 Aug 2010): Dear Dr.U.G.Barad, If
you do not understand my logic, neither do I understand yours. Scandals 
can

be everywhere, it is part and parcel of our fallen human nature.

My response: I believe understanding you as "Father" is more important 
than

understanding your logic and me! Accidents (fallen human nature in your
terms) do take place hence it is rightly called accidents! But if 
something

is perpetually taking place it is not called fallen or accident. On the
contrary, such avoidable acts like clergy sex scandals needs immediate
plugging out from the system! Or else it will ruin the entire enclave.
**Media can blow events out of proportion. Sin does exist in society and 
in church.

Our effort should be against the "accidents", sin, fallen nature...
Because there are "accidents", do you give up travelling? Or are you taking 
more care?
Are you trying to contribute for less accidents? Fallen human nature is 
there for us to cope up with.
Do you have your environment without any "accidents"? Are you not 
experiencing fallen nature?
Being a "Father" (Catholic priest) , I am much more in contact with the 
fallen nature than you.
Hence my logic will be different from yours. As I said, you do not 
understand my logic, neither do I understand yours...



Fr. Ivo wrote: Does it mean that the Church is not marching or the society
is not in progress?
**What do you want us to do? How much can we do for American people? Pray 
and set a good example.
Let us be compassionate and empathetic... We believe in forgiveness: God 
forgives us and comforts us...


> My response: Your above expression has come out as your implied

version/logic. I have never said so!

***It is implied. I am just explicitating it...


Fr. Ivo wrote: Is it the end of the world, the end of Christianity? All of
us are disturbed by what is happening in India and in Goa, does it mean 
that

we have no hope? What should all of us do? Harp on what is crooked and
forget to go straight and progress?

My response: Again, Your above expression has come out as your implied
logic. I have never said so!
**Again, that is the answer for your implied difficulty. You are harping 
on the same keys, again and again...

Let us straighten what is crooked, let us march on...


Fr. Ivo wrote: If there are scams and scandals among the leaders of the
society, are we stagnant? What can we do in this situation? This should be
our question today and always.

My response: Cardinal principle says, "Let's set our house in order first
and only than we can attempt to set our neighbors houses right". As far as
your question about scams and scandals in society is concerned there are
ample laws to take care and government is entrusted with the 
responsibility

to ensure safety in society.
**We know how much the government takes care of us in India and in Goa.

Why are we complaining so much every day?
We know how law takes care of crimes, thefts, scams, smuggling, rapes, 
murders, riots...
Why are we so insecure? We try to put our house in order, but there will be 
"accidents" galore,
as in a family, the father himself is a drunkard or a thief, but he will try 
to admonish his son not to drink, not to steal...
Children have to shine in spite of the "accidents" fallen to the father and 
mother...



Fr. Ivo wrote:...instead of dividing ourselves in terms of religion or any
other divisive force, when it is misunderstood. Let us foster what unites
us, shun what divides us...

My response: That's exactly what I believe in. But what I see in most
messages in Goanet is exactly opposite i.e. "Shunning what units 
us..and...
fostering what divides us". Fr. Ivo do check goanet archivesyou want 
be

surprised to digest what I have written.
**If you are doing it, then continue to do it... Help others also to do it. 
In Margao there are so many meetings
for the purpose of expurging the evil ("accidents") from the social life, on 
problems that we are facing. Some are only
for Catholics, like Couples for Christ; others are open for all, like 
Alcoholics Anonymous. You can learn from those
who are better informed, as well as give your own contribution. Let us hope 
to do so!

Regards.
Fr.Ivo

[Goanet] Aitaracheo Katkutleo: Ami Svotontr Zale Nant?

[Peter Fernandes]

Message-ID: <487893.71486...@web56404.mail.re3.yahoo.com>

Na ami svotontr zale nant. Na ami azadui zale nant
Adim ami Goykar Portugenzanche ghulamponant aslet atam ami amcheach Bharoti
bhavnachea ghulamponant, oxem noi?
Amchea Goyant zata tem polloun, zata tem aikon vaz aili jivachi. Are kitem
chol'lam re mhonn konak vincharpachem?
Sogle chalis niudun ailole ap-aplem polloupache. Rukh kaple, Dongor fodle
konachea paichem bhens mhonn?
Lino Baban aplea ixttak sanglem, baltima nimtan zadd roi, burgem vadta vadta
zadd vadtolen ani tea zadache saulen
tea nhurgeak khellonk zatelem. Kaiborem chintop?
Amchem Goyem chodd vodlem noi egdom lhan. Tacho karbar cholounk challis
umedvar?
He challis umedvar eka ghanvchem kitem boreponn polleta?
Ponnjent ghan, Modgovant ghan, Mhapxeam ani Vasco vincharich naka?
Ek ek ghanv adim aslo tossoch assa. Hanv Goeam gelam tedna xezarche
Xeuntulem amger ailem.
"Babu amchea porak khoinchorunk kamak voronk zata zalear proitn korat re
oxem mhonpak laglem"
Taka dog vadlole burge asle, ani nokri na zaun bekar asle. Ago Xeutulea tuzo
vodlo chedo Engineering
xikla noi go ani dakto..." mhojem utor kabar zaumchech poilinch
"Elektrician" oxem tanen mhontlem.
Vinchartam mhonn ragar zainaka, ago tumche burge gele pautt eilolom tedna
tea niudun ailolea umedvara
sangata ghoran ghor bountale mungo, ani tuven tacho vodlo fottu tumche
bolkavant umkail'lo mugo, atam
tankam nokri diunk ghodona?" Baba kitem sangchem, tankam ek-ekleak nokri
diupak att lak zai.. khoimche
hadche lakh? Na tor Voddilancem xet assam tem magta..
Hem assam tem, tor koxe ami svotontr koxe ami azadi? Ami azun ghulamponanuch
assat ani konnachea?
Aminch niudun hadlolea umedvaranche, oxem noi? Nokri zai dekun bhattam besam
vikun tanchim bolsam
lak rupeani borchim? Atam Goychi 16 lak loksonkea (population) ani tatuntle
fokot 6 lak Goykar?
SUTTKA MELL'LEA TI KONAK, AZAD ZALA TO KONN? Goychim xetam bhattam vikun
grest zatat konn?

Regards
Peter Fernandes

[Goanet] Inculcating green habits

[Goanet News Service]

Inculcating green habits
Published on: August 11, 2010 - 22:31   

BY ARTI DAS | NT NETWORK

They say a journey of thousand miles begins with a single step. So, it’s 
very important to take that first step to initiate a change and this is 
exactly what a group of like-minded individuals did some 19 years ago at 
Siolim.


 They started a unique festival of plants and flowers to inculcate a 
green habit among the people of Siolim and to send a positive message 
across. This has now become an integral part of this village.


Spearheaded by cartoonist, Alexyz Fernandes and his good old pal and 
photojournalist, Mr Joel D’Souza and their close associates the festival 
has now become an annual event that is backed with a plant exhibition 
and sale, talks and discussions and various other events.


“This idea struck me some 20 years ago when I visited a plant exhibition 
at Kala Academy, Panaji. I mentioned to Joel that we needed to start 
such an event in our own village and that’s how the festival began. Way 
back in 1992 we began on a small scale. We started under the name Green 
Heritage. I remember we used to travel in a tempo around the village and 
collect plants and saplings from villagers to host this festival. We 
managed to follow the same system for five years. But, then it was quite 
taxing for us due to our other responsibilities. Thus, we approached the 
St Xavier’s School, Siolim and they willingly accepted the concept of 
hosting this festival,” recollects Alexyz who is still very much a part 
of this festival.


As the years passed by the festival gained popularity and thus they 
started inviting nurseries, hosting events relating to students and also 
roped in experts.


“I was always an environment-friendly person so I thought of this 
concept, but I had no technical know-how about plants. So, I approached 
Mr Miguel Braganza, an expert on the subject. Mr Braganza has been a 
part of the event since.”


This year the festival will be celebrated from August 13-15 at SFX 
School Complex, Siolim. The theme for this year is ‘Organic Vegetables’.


“This year we have around 20 schools participating. We have asked the 
students of SFX school to bring plants from their own garden. Thus, we 
will have a floral display of these plants,” confirms Diego Pinto, 
organiser of this year’s event.


The event will be formally inaugurated by Mr Orlando Rodrigues, MD, Goa 
Horticulture Department at 11 a.m. on August 13 at the main auditorium 
of the school complex.


A cooking competition for the parents of the school students will be 
held. “These parents will have to prepare one vegetarian dish and bring 
it to the school,” adds Pinto.


A quiz competition is being held for the students on August 14. “We are 
having around 15 schools participating in this quiz. They will be 
quizzed on local Goan vegetables–local names, seasons and even history,” 
informs Pinto.


For the higher secondary students, an essay writing competition will be 
held. Students have to write on any one topic—‘Vegetarian food is the 
key to good health’ or ‘Organic farming–playing safe?’


The highlight of the event is the talk on earthworms by Dr Sultan Ismail 
of New University, Chennai and Earthworm Research Foundation on August 
14. The Green Heritage Eco Club will also release their book on ‘Growing 
Vegetables Organically’ on August 13.


The organisers are hopeful that this event will make students more 
eco-conscious and will help to take a green step forward. “Goa is 
already losing its tree cover due to hill-cutting, deforestation etc. 
But, with events like these people will get a chance to plant more trees 
and help Goa,” concludes Alexyz.


http://www.navhindtimes.in/iexplore/inculcating-green-habits

http://www.flickr.com/photos/52243...@n00/4893161564/in/photostream/

[Goanet] Margao independence day protest

[Camillo Fernandes]

 

 

sebastian Rodrigues  sent the below link 
To: 
Subject: [Goanet] Pictures from Margao Independence day protest
 
Please click the links below:
 
http://mandgoa.blogspot.com/2010/08/pictures-from-margao-independence-day.html
 
Warmly,
Seby

 

Comments :  Camilo Fernandes

 

Thanks Seby for this link which shows  Goans in Margao bravely expressing their 
protest.  Only wish more  should have joined in this peaceful protest to 
highlight the genuine  grievances of all Goans on Independence day.

 

Dev borem korum.

 


 
  

[Goanet] KTC

[bruno.gomes]

Dear Editor,

Please publish my article

Thank you

Bruno Gomes

 

Kadamba Transport Corporation (KTC) should be named as Kadama Transport
Chorancho. 

It was set up in 1980 by the Congress government, then headed by Pratapsing
Rane. Goa has long dependent on privatised bus-transport with the objective
of providing safe, reliable, time saving. Comfortable, and affordable
Efficient, services to the travelling public.

The entire share capital of the Company is held by the Government of Goa.
(Mean by the Goans) The total share capital as on date is Rs. 25.90 crores.

 

While the KTC has provided transport and connectivity to Goa's main towns
and rural hinterland, it has also, in recent years, faced charges of
mismanagement, politicisation and corruption in some of its deals.

It has become a cash cow for the Minsiters and his henchmen and a white
elephant for the people of Goa.

 

The 30 year of KTC history speak volumes. What are its achievements? Did it
fulfil the objectives for what it was created for?  Goan must ask questions
whether the KTC is worth existing. Did the Goans benefited of this monster
created by the Government of Goa. 30 year of loss, without vision and
foresight.  Yes you won't believe it, it is 30 year of a hole, wherein
crores of Goans money went in the drain. The coffers of the KTC are empty
for what reason? Ask the ministers who rocked this Baby for last 30 years.
And now the present Minister is white washing the eyes of the Goan by
announcing the half hazard measures to redress the KTC  

 

Firstly, this white Elephant failed because of mismanagement by the very
people who created it. Goan must ask the question to the the Minister, and
the Director of transport as what is the vision for the corporation for
another 15 to 20 years? Will they continue to sail in the loss boat for
another 20 years? Who is responsible for this disaster?

 

Management is like a captain of the ship. If you have a good captain you are
sure that your ship will reach safe port. But if you have a bad captain the
ship will sink, this is what is happening in Goa. All these 30 years we had
bad captains to run the corporation who had no vision, no strategy, no
planning, no control, responsibility and accountability. All these 30 years
goans have financed it without questioning the people who are running it. 

 

In recent Assembly Session not a single MLA raised his voice to highlight
the heavy loss of the corporation. No one is held responsible for this
disaster. Why did they (MLA's) not ask the Chairman and the Directors to
resign for the mismanagement? What is the Chief Minister doing with this rot
year after year?

 

In Bombay the BEST is run with efficiency and with responsibility is one of
the biggest organisations in the country. Why is the Goa transport Minister
takes an example and be guided by their principle and Model which had shown
the results for years? 

What we witness is that the Goan money is spent without return. If the
corporation is running in loss and not viable even to pay the salaries of
the Chairman and the Director and its employees, than it is high time that
the Government privatize the Corporation. Minister must be stupid, ignorant
or senseless to allow operating just 5% stage carriage operations within
Goa, whereas 95% is operated by private operators. Hence, KTC has to
overcome fierce competition with private operators, Why don't you silly
minister use your hard brain and use at least 50 % operating route and let
50% be given to the private operators? Cancel or operate the routes which
are not beneficial, let the private operators take over those routes. Bring
news schemes to generate revenue (for example publicity on the buses)  

KTC should tighten control on the functioning of the corporation. Optimize
the human resources as well as hard wares. Use like in the west the
principle of accountability and reward the people for their performance, use
the principal of Hire and Fire those who are not performing. Hire the best
brain from the country to run the corporation.

 

Our minister has a big mouth to say KTC run in heavy loss due to increased
of diesel cost and blaming the sixth pay commission for the increase of
wages to its employees. How can the corporation execute the sixth pay
commission recommendation when its coffers are empty? Why don't you
rationalise the human resources instead of hiring more and more in the
department? What measures had been proposed by the Director to reduce the
cost. What are the plans in the future to reduce cost in the corporation?
Fix the objectives for the Director and put conditions if he don't achieve
the fixed objectives then he should quit or resign. 

 

Recently we read in the local papers that Government is planning to buy new
buses. How can the corporation finance these buses when the KTC is not
financially sound and running is heavy loss?This will lead to increase in
debt of the corporation and will put a heavy burden on the travellers

[Goanet] Some Pictorial Konkani proverbs/riddles

[JoeGoaUk]

 Some Pictorial Konkani proverbs/riddles
 

Opario / proverbs
 
Fest Korta ganv, Pirjenti nanv
(It does imply that way, at least there was no need 
to be that big)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukextra2/4892969331/sizes/l/in/
It's public money and credit to Ministers?

Ek ful, don mali
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk27/4892998351/sizes/l/
(Amghe Kunknnam durgacher)
 

adim tem antam hem (Atah)

Adim ( Festachim Bonderam)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk18/3504946835/sizes/l/

Antam
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk27/4881719682/sizes/l/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk27/4881108753/sizes/l/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk27/4881719074/sizes/l/
 
Looks like decoration for wedding (open air hall such as nearby cotta's)

Aiz Maka, faleam tuka
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk27/4851962637/sizes/l/
 
 
Riddles/ Parkonnem
 
Fuddlean top, fattleam lok
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk27/4892997595/sizes/l/
 
Bomkant danddo, jilant ubo
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk26/4800474302/sizes/l/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk20/3882971304/sizes/l/

Tench Onnbem dakoita Sonnbem
then
Toch Arso Sounsar Parso
then
tinch Kupam golloit Dukam
then
Toch Paus dita Vas
 
remember??
Pl complete the series


joego...@yahoo.co.uk 

for Goa & NRI related info... 
http://in.groups.yahoo.com/group/GOAN-NRI/ 

For Goan Video Clips 
http://youtube.com/joeukgoa 

In Goa, Dial  1 0 8 
For Hospital, Police, Fire etc

[Goanet] Some Pictorial Konkani proverbs/riddles - corrected

[JoeGoaUk]

sorry, the first link had problem, now sorted out.
 
Some Pictorial Konkani proverbs/riddles
 
Opario / proverbs
 
Fest Korta ganv ani Pirjenti nanv
(It does imply that way, at least there was no need 
for  that big inscription)

http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukextra2/4892969331/sizes/l/

It's public money and credit to Ministers?
 
Bus Cost 11 lakhs each

Driver salary  10k pm
his asst  5K
Misc 4167 pm (50K pa) to school
Fuel/diesel extra
Road Tax + Insurance - extra another 15K pa ?
 
Total running cost per bus/month 25k?
 
120 buses procured so far as of July 2010
i.e. 30 lakhs per month running cost?

Some more buses on order
 
Scam, another Scam!
 
I am sure on every bus purchased some one or two 
get his/their cuts

http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukextra2/4892969331/sizes/l/
 
indra Bal Rath School bus

Earlier/Quoted:
http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2010-August/197455.html
 
joego...@yahoo.co.uk 

for Goa & NRI related info... 
http://in.groups.yahoo.com/group/GOAN-NRI/ 

For Goan Video Clips 
http://youtube.com/joeukgoa 

In Goa, Dial  1 0 8 
For Hospital, Police, Fire etc

[Goanet] Please check your BB (Broadband) speed and come back

[JoeGoaUk]

Please check your BB (Broadband) speed and come back

http://speedtest.net/

When you come back, pl also mention
- What  subscribed BB  speed/plan you are on?
- Where you based e.g. Goa, Delhi, Kuwait, UK etc
- The result/disply i.e. Dowload Speed, Upload speed.

Here is what our’s look like..
We are on  upto 1mbps speed/Plan
Based in Goa (Server Bombay/Mumbai)

Results: 
1.01 Mb/s download
0.57 Mb/s upload
 
This is how it is displayed
 
or click here
http://www.speedtest.net/result/915976594.png
 
Sounds Normal (tested 3.30am)
 
Note: It may locate your nearest server automatically 
if not do in manually on the displayed map
 
thanks for your co-operation


joego...@yahoo.co.uk 

for Goa & NRI related info... 
http://in.groups.yahoo.com/group/GOAN-NRI/ 

For Goan Video Clips 
http://youtube.com/joeukgoa 

In Goa, Dial  1 0 8 
For Hospital, Police, Fire etc

[Goanet] Jayadeva's Poems

[Ivo]

  Dear Goanetters,

  A little knowledge about Jayadeva and Gita Govinda. Prof.José Pereira has 
studied it thoroughly. He knows it in sanskrit. 

  Regards.

  Fr.Ivo

  

  "Jayadeva's Gitagovinda is quite passionately erotic, but it is also 
considered a highly spiritual work, sung daily in many Indian temples dedicated 
to Krishna. 

  For many in the Krishna bhakti tradition, the Gitagovinda is revered in a 
way similar to the Song of Songs in the Judeo-Christian tradition. 

  Through song, it tells of the love play, separation, and union between 
the God-man Krishna and the cowherdess Radha.

  On an esoteric level, Radha is understood to be the individual soul that 
petulantly feels abandoned by God (Krishna) who, in turn, loves all souls (and 
is therefore accused of infidelity by Radha). But Radha finally overcomes her 
hurt and rejoins her lover in passionate union. Using the hugely magnetic power 
of desire, this bhakti classic describes a pathway to return to Oneness with 
the Divine.

  Little can be said with historical certainty about the life of Jayadeva, 
though legend suggests that he was born into a Brahman family and educated in 
literature and sacred texts before he abandoned scholarship for the life of a 
sadhu, a wandering ascetic. It is said that he later married Padmavati, a high 
caste temple dancer, and as he wrote his masterpiece the Gitagovinda, Padmavati 
danced -- a dynamic play between conception and expression, mirroring the 
classical balance between the transcendent Male and the manifesting Female.

  Jayadeva's name can be translated as "God triumphs" and he often plays 
with this meaning in his poetry.

  A couple of Jayadeva's songs are also gathered in the Sikh holy book The 
Adi Granth".
 

 See http://www.poetry-chaikhana.com/J/Jayadeva/index.htm

  Poems by Jayadeva

  Raga Gujri 
  Raga Maru 
  When he quickens all things (from The Gitagovinda) 
  When spring came, tender-limbed Radha wandered (from The 
Gitagovinda) 
  [2] You rest on the circle of Sri's breast (from The Gitagovinda) 
  [6] My heart values his vulgar ways (from The Gitagovinda)



For translation, see also 
http://www.textetc.com/workshop/wt-jayadeva-1.html 


  चंदना कार्सिता नीला कलेवर  पिता वासना   वनामाली 

  sandalsmeared   bluish body  yellow  clothes  abundance garland 

   

  केलिकलन मणि  कुण्डला  मंडिता  गन्दा  युग  स्मिताजाली 

  sport moving jewel earring   adorned cheek  pair  smiling distinguished 
1.38

   

  हरिर  इहमुग्धा  वधुनिकारे:  विलासिनी  विलसती   केलि   परे  

  Hari  now  artless   woman in group playful sported play at further 
Refrain

   

  पीना   पयोधर  भरा   भरना   हरिम   परिरभ्य  सरगम 

  large breast   burden with bearing Hariembraced   impassioned 

   

  गोपा वधूर  अनुगायतीकसीदudañसीता  pañकाम  रागम: हरिर  

  herdsman woman along-sings someone elevated fifth note  Hari 
1.39

   

  हरिर  इहमुग्धा  वधुनिकारे: विलासिनी  विलसती   केलि   परे  

  Hari  now  artless   woman in group playful sports   play at further 
Refrain

   

  कापी   विलासा  विलोला   विलोकाना  खेलना  
janita   manojam

  someone even   appearance rolling eye   play   produced mind 

   

  ध्यायति  मुग्धा  वधूर  अधिकंमधु  सुदन  वदना  सरोजम :thought   artless 
  woman additional Madhu  slaying  face lotus 1.40

   

  हरिर. 

  Hari 

   

  हरिर  इहमुग्धा  वधुनिकारे: विलासिनी  विलसती   केलि   परे  

  Hari  now  artless   woman in group playful sported play at further 
Refrain



  ***One vital element is the ecstatic rhythm of the dance, which is best 
conveyed with an octosyllabic line. So, using assonance for yamakas:

   

  With sandal smeared the bluish body,

  garlanded, with yellow clothes.

   

  With jewelled earrings on the cheeks,

  to and fro the smiling roves. 1.38

   

  How happily the women play.

   

  One has pressed him to her breast,

  sings in elevated key: 

  Hari. 1.39

   

  How happily the women play.

   

  Yet another, young and artless,

  dreams of Krishna's rolling glances:

  Hari. 1.40

   

  How happily the women play.



  Assessment:

  A loose translation where we have lost abundance, sport, moving, adorned, 
pair, distinguished, in group, fifth, face, lotus and woman. In the academic 
world the omissions would be censured, but we should weigh gains and losses. On 
the debit side, these in the original are redundant: adorned, 

[Goanet] Goa news for August 16, 2010

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*** Govt announces bravery award - Times of India
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*** One held for committing accidental death - Times of India
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*** When Raj Bhavan flies the tricolour and celebrates a
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[Goanet] Goa flag?

[Pandu Lampiao]

Someone asked about a Goa flag recently and I didn't know one existed.
Here is what I found in my spare time on the internet,

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[Goanet] Goan Voice UK: Daily Newsletter: 15 Aug 2010. Highlights

[Eddie Fernandes]

Nairobi: World Goa Day celebrations kicks off with a football social. Photo.

Seattle: Edna Noronha: Max's World Take Out has the best of world cuisine.
Photo.

Today In History. 15 Aug. 1955  Invasion of Portuguese Goa by 5,000 Indians.
13 die.  Video

Canada: Field Hockey: Brittany Mascarenhas in action. Photo

Guide to Indian Visa Types. By Sharell Cook. 

Russian convicted of violating visa regimen in India files appeal

Goa: Set up women's and children's court'

Goa needs moral revolution: Governor

Kamat blames Goa's first CM for coastal ills

Goa: Two fishermen drown near beached ship

Goa: Celebrating Our Lady's Ascension into Heaven

Goa: Fake notes worth Rs 16 lakhs found in last 2 years

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[Goanet] RIBANDAR - PANAJI ROAD A DEATH TRAP

[Aires Rodrigues]

21 year old Nimesh Kholkar is the latest casualty of the treacherous
Ribandar – Panaji road. The stretch of road from the Goa Institute of
Management right to Panaji is in a pathetic state. The potholes are
countless. The repairs over the years have been sub-standard. PWD Minister
Churchill Alemao recently visited Ribandar and saw for himself the awful
state of the road.

The reckless speeding and overtaking by buses on this road especially on the
Ribandar – Panaji causeway is a matter of great concern. While buses race,
precious lives are being lost. Overtaking is officially prohibited on this
stretch of the road, yet the transport and traffic authorities continue to
turn a blind eye. How many more lives will have to be lost before the
authorities awaken? Will they finally act only after one of their family
members fall under the wheel?

Aires Rodrigues
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