RE: [Goanet]Goan catholics non twiceborn hindus

2005-01-28 Thread Cip Fernandes
Antonio, It appears that Antonio has very good knowledge of Hinduism compare to an average practicing Hindu as well as average Hindu from Hindu Nation. these three castes are collectively known as twiceborn castes. Will appreciate to know the source of the above statement. the word

[Goanet]4th Annual One-Act Konkani Play Competition in Kuwait

2005-01-28 Thread Goa's Pride, www.goa-world.com
4th Annual One-Act Konkani Play Competition in Kuwait Results of the 4th Annual One Act Konkani Play competition in Kuwait organized by United Club of Utorda in association with Goan Welfare Society (GWS) held this evening (Friday, January 28, 2005) at the Gulf English School Auditorium,

[Goanet]ALERT:Will the BSNL coin box calls cost Rs.2 in Goa ??

2005-01-28 Thread Goa Desc
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[Goanet]'Parikkar shunts minister; UGDPS leader joins BJP'

2005-01-28 Thread Goa's Pride, www.goa-world.com
'Parikkar shunts minister; UGDPS leader joins BJP' -- RAJU NAYAK / Indian Express PANAJI, JANUARY 27, 2005: Micky Pacheco, the lone member of a regional party in the Goa Assembly today joined the ruling BJP, even as Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar shunted out Atanasio Monserrate from the all

[Goanet]Vangddeanchem Tiraitponn Sonsthanchem Nisonttonn

2005-01-28 Thread Fausto V. D'Costa
Agrlekh Vangddeanchem Tiraitponn Sonsthanchem Nisonttonn 'Mhaka Kiteak Poddlam?' hi vagnnuk aiz vhodda promannan lokan apnnaileli nodrek ieta. Sogleank 'umpire' zal'le zai. Ani aichea somazant 'umpire' koxe jieop ani vagop khub sompem ani iesachem thorlam. Punn hem amchem dhoronn kivam hi amchi

Re: [Goanet] Geopolitics is not tiddly-winks

2005-01-28 Thread Santosh Helekar
--- Mario Goveia [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: When someone finally stands up to you, you want to run to the teacher to complain: Actually, the above is an understatement. Mr. Mario Goveia is trying to be very modest and charitable to me. Frankly, I am terrified of him. As Cornel rightly

[Goanet]RE: [Goanet-news]GOANET ADMIN: ANNOUCEMENT of INITIATIVES

2005-01-28 Thread Mussio, Flavia (JUS)
Dear Mr Carneiro, Thank you for the wonderful service Goanet provides. I live in Toronto and read it every single day. Sometimes I clip out parts, especially from the Deaths section and email them to my mother in England - so you can see what a journey your news makes! I have one suggestion

[Goanet]Roman script article :3

2005-01-28 Thread skk_goa
Sir, I am sending you Roman script article:3. Kindly give publicity to it. Thanks. Pratap Naik, S.J. Thomas Stephens Konknni Kendr Konkani and Roman Script Ancy Paladka Thane, Mumbai Number of people have tried to make HINDI as a National language but they were not succeeded. Hindi is not

[Goanet]Roman Script for Konkani : Article 2

2005-01-28 Thread skk_goa
Sir, I am sendiny you an article Why Roman script for Konkani by Mr ancy Paladka from Mumbai. It will enlighten our people here in Goa. Hence kindly give publicity to it. Pratap Naik, S.J. Thomas Stephens Konknni Kendr Why Roman script for Konkani Ancy Paladka Thane, Mumbai Dear Mr Maurice

[Goanet]BSNL Open House Sessions for telephone subscribers in Goa

2005-01-28 Thread Goa Desc
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[Goanet]Hindustan Petroleum LPG distributor raided in Siolim

2005-01-28 Thread Goa Desc
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Re [Goanet]INOX statistics

2005-01-28 Thread JoeGoaUk
That was nice one. Keep it up C.Pintoo. We now got clearer pic , so next time we find any one who fits the description may be in Inox or Cafe Real/Bhosle? so you know who the person might be.. = for NRI related info... http://in.groups.yahoo.com/group/GOAN-NRI/ for SFX Expo cheap

[Goanet]Goa minister stripped of portfolio quits Cabinet

2005-01-28 Thread JoeGoaUk
Sandesh Prabhudesai in Panaji | January 28, 2005 13:04 IST (Rediff) Babush Monserette, who was stripped of the town and country planning ministry by Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar on Thursday, quit the cabinet on Friday morning. Right now I am with the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party.

[Goanet]Titan of Tiatrists 'M Boyer' gets Padma Shri

2005-01-28 Thread karla
Dear Netters, Every Goan/resident of Goa will feel proud of the fact that M.Boyer has at last been recognized by the country that he has kept in good humour, even in the colonial days. Today we try to promote extra-curricular activities and speaking of Konkani in our schools. Time there was

[Goanet]CITY PLANNING talk by Roger Bramble at Marriott today.

2005-01-28 Thread karla
Dear Netters, The Architects' Initiative has taken the initiative to organise a lecture series on City Planning . Mr.Roger Bramble will deliver the inaugural talk on PLANNING- IS THE NEIGHBOUR'S GRASS ALWAYS GREENER ? at 5.30 P.M.[ Please be on time] in the GRAND BALLROOM of the Goa MARRIOTT

[Goanet]Goan Catholics non twice-born Hindus

2005-01-28 Thread Gilbert Lawrence
Goan Catholics non twice-born Hindus GL responds: Do I understand from this (below) that Goan Catholics were converts from non-twice born Hindus? Then, prior to their conversion they were 'sudras, outcastes and untouchables'? In other words, the Hindus changed their religion, their village of

[Goanet]Goa political manoeuverings!

2005-01-28 Thread Gabe Menezes
http://www.navhindtimes.com/mainpage.php Monserrate stripped of town planning portfolio NT Staff Reporter Panaji Jan 27: In a sudden political development, the Chief Minister, Mr Manohar Parrikar today stripped off Mr Atanasio Monserrate of the important town and country planning portfolio

Re: [Goanet]Goan catholics non twiceborn hindus

2005-01-28 Thread cornel
Antonio, Many thanks for your clarification on your use of non twice born. I found it very helpful. Regards, Cornel

[Goanet]Trip to Goa's Anjediva Island (near Karwar)

2005-01-28 Thread JoeGoaUk
Press Note: === Trip to Goa's Anjediva Island (near Karwar) Visit to the Island only allowed once in a year (now under Indian Navy Control) i.e. on the Feast day of Nossa Senhora Das Brostas (Our Lady of Springs ) on 2nd Feb. Small Church

[Goanet]Asia Pacific Aviation in 2005

2005-01-28 Thread Philip Thomas
Excerpt on Airports from http://www.etravelblackboard.com/index.asp?id=34499nav=44 More Profits and Growth for the Asia Pacific Aviation in 2005 Thursday, 27 January 2005 .. ... ... .. ... ... The Big Issues The major issues affecting aviation and tourism in 2005 are: .. ... ... .. ... ... 6.

[Goanet]noise pollution at night at Majorda beach due to fire works by shacks

2005-01-28 Thread Jonito Pereira
SUBJECT: Fireworks Menace at Majorda Beach. Every night at Majorda beach the Shack owners are burning fireworks between 8.pm to 11 pm. The fireworks are so noisy that they disturb everybody around the beach both humans and birds nestled. My Family right from ancestors had been staying near

[Goanet]FUTT on Audio CD

2005-01-28 Thread Fausto V. D'Costa
Audio CD of 'FUTT' released Dinfa Productions have released the audio CD of Fausto V. Da Cost'a 'Man of the Year' award winning play FUTT. FUTT released in the early eighties in Mumbai and had 63 successful performances in Mumbai, Goa Punne and won the prestigious 'Man of the Year' award in

[Goanet]Cuncolim Feast

2005-01-28 Thread armstrong augusto vaz
BY ARMSTRONG VAZ CUNCOLIM JAN 25;-Recently Fatorpa village played host to the Zatra in the month of Jan 2005, on 2nd Feb Cuncolkars will be celebrating the feast of Our lady of health Church. From Monday the Novenas will start every day at 8.00 a.m at Cuncolim church dedicated to Our lady of

[Goanet]Marytrs Chapel

2005-01-28 Thread armstrong augusto vaz
BY ARMSTRONG VAZ CUNCOLIM JAN 25 2005;- THE maintenance work on the martyrs chapel of Cuncolim is going. The chapel is dedicated to the five Jesuit priests who fell prey to the Cuncolim revolt along with four other lay men at the hands of the Cuncolim people. Another chapel stands at the

[Goanet]Need some info

2005-01-28 Thread [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Hello Again thank you for helping me and my family to keep up to date with events in Goa, it is much appreciated. I emailed you guys a couple of weeks back requesting some info on organisations who may be able to help with seeking some voluntary work for myself and my family whilst we are on

[Goanet]Fr Jose Vaz

2005-01-28 Thread afra dias
Hi, Reading the asticle about Fr Jose Vaz. It is because of Fr Jose Vaz that the Catholic faith is in existance in Sri Lanka. BUT, is he made a Saint? NO! and why not. As long as the faithful go to church there is no need. Only when the people stop going to church, that the vatican decides to

Re: [Goanet]The controversial VCD on Goa

2005-01-28 Thread Gabe Menezes
On Thu, 27 Jan 2005 12:21:10 +0530, Sachin Phadte [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It seems to me that at least on the subject of use of religion by the Portuguese to harass the Hindus and try to force their conversion is correct . On the subject of the

[Goanet]Western region to witness frequent blackouts

2005-01-28 Thread Philip Thomas
Excerpt from http://www.financialexpress.com/fe_full_story.php?content_id=80803 Western region to witness frequent blackouts till March SANJAY JOG Posted online: Thursday, January 27, 2005 at hours IST [FINANCIAL EXPRESS] MUMBAI, JAN 26: The western region comprising Maharashtra,

Re: [Goanet]The image of Delhi in prevailing development Paradigm in Goa

2005-01-28 Thread Bernado Colaco
The idea of Delhi to invade Goa 43 years ago was to plunder Goa. They are doing it systematically. Their success has been to brain wash Goan to accept their rule. Hopefully one day Goans will open their eyes to this neo colonization. B. Colaco The issue at the centre of debate as well as

[Goanet]Low Cost Air Carriers' growth prospects

2005-01-28 Thread Philip Thomas
From http://travelvideo.tv/news/more.php?id=4035_0_1_0_M Low Cost Air Carriers' growth prospects strong but some clouds in 2005 Jan 26, 05 | 10:34 am Low cost carriers (LCC) should grow rapidly in China, India, Japan, Southeast Asia and the Middle East in 2005. But government, regulatory and

Re: [Goanet] Hate-filled anti-Iraqis

2005-01-28 Thread Tariq Siddiqui
--- Mario Goveia [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In the meantime, your hate-filled Sunni Baathist friends, with the moral support of people like you, Haroon Siddiqui and Naomi Klein, are writhing in hatred, declaring democracy un-Islamic and going as far as to kill and commit suicide in a

[Goanet]Re: Caste, Conversion ani Confusao

2005-01-28 Thread Jose Colaco
Goan Catholics non twice-born Hindus Antonio Menezes ( January 27, 2005) I thought it would be safer to use instead the words ''non twiceborn'' to describe this overwhelming majority of social class before their conversion to christianity. Sachin Phadte (jan 27, 2005) book with a longish

Re: [Goanet] Countdown to global propaganda

2005-01-28 Thread Tariq Siddiqui
--- Santosh Helekar [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: He has been relentless at launching vicious attacks against anybody who opposes his opinions, exposes his lies, corrects his misinformation, or questions the policies of the current government of the United States. Not content with having spouted

[Goanet]Call for sport volunteers in Cuncolim

2005-01-28 Thread armstrong augusto vaz
By Armstrong vaz [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hello calling out to women volunteers from Cuncolim to start a sports culture in Cuncolim. This is a CALL FOR ALL OF YOU TO HELP THE VILLAGE OF CUNOLIM ON THE SPORTS FRONT. Olga viegas from Veroda Cuncolim has returned after spending many years outside the

Re: [Goanet]U.S.A should be spreading freedom

2005-01-28 Thread Tariq Siddiqui
--- Mervyn Lobo [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm not asking for any help from President Bush because I know of his selfishness and unconcern to those who've been pushed into this hellhole. Roy Hallums, American being held hostage in Iraq. 25th Jan, 2005. Mervyn, Mario will respond by

RE: [Goanet]Goan catholics non twiceborn hindus

2005-01-28 Thread jose colaco
From: Antonio Menezes [EMAIL PROTECTED] a hindu who has led a pious life is rewarded with another birth: a very good but not yet a perfect life leads to rebirth as a brahmin; and in decending order one could be born as a kshatriya or as a vaisya . these three castes are collectively known

[Goanet]27-28 JAN 2005: GOACOM DAILY NEWS CLIPPINGS

2005-01-28 Thread Joel D'Souza
GOACOM DAILY NEWS CLIPPINGS 27-28 January, 2005 THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: Zonn ek utor jem tum uloita aikoteleak soeg dita sodun kaddunk tum kitlem subeij vo unnem zannam to. (Every word you speak gives someone a chance to find out how much or how little you know.)domnic fernandes [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[Goanet]Re response to Ethel da Costa's 'Shame on you, Ryan' Ethel D'Costa's

2005-01-28 Thread Jose Colaco
From: Cecil Pinto [EMAIL PROTECTED] posted on TGF d-list Shame on you, Ryan by Ethel D'Costa http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Goa-Goans/message/18798 excerpts (1) Shame on you, Ryan I've heard of disgruntled sons-in-law. I've heard of acid throwing mothers-in-law and their families who gang up

[Goanet]In-your-face crime scene in Goa - by Ethel D'Costa

2005-01-28 Thread Cecil Pinto
HEART 2 HEART BY ETHEL DA COSTA Shame on you, Ryan I’ve heard of disgruntled sons-in-law. I’ve heard of acid throwing mothers-in-law and their families who gang up to make life miserable for the unsuspecting daughter-in-law. Physical or mental abuse is not new to Goa or Goan women. I know

[Goanet]Roman script for Konkani

2005-01-28 Thread skk_goa
Sir, Recently Mr Wilberious Evanglist D'Souza of Udupi district, Karnataka sent me by e-mail his views on standardization of Konkani and Roman script for Konkani. His views might help those who want to promote Konkani in Goa. Hence kindly give publicity to his views. Yours truly, Pratap Naik,

Re: [Goanet]U.S.A should be spreading freedom

2005-01-28 Thread Mario Goveia
Mervyn Lobo [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm not asking for any help from President Bush because I know of his selfishness and unconcern to those who've been pushed into this hellhole. Roy Hallums, American being held hostage in Iraq. 25th Jan, 2005. Mario replies: Mervyn, I hope you never cross

Re: [Goanet] President Bush and I...

2005-01-28 Thread Mario Goveia
Cornel, look what you get me into. You try to pull my leg and the irascible Mr. Helekar takes the opportunity to jump into the deep end once again. Just today, in another post, the intrepid and irritable Mr. Helekar complains bitterly that I am abusing him, verbally of course. I patiently

Re: [Goanet] The meaning of solidarity

2005-01-28 Thread Mario Goveia
Tariq does not understand how those opposing the liberation of Iraq are in solidarity with the brutal Iraqi insurgents and are providing them with support. He very nicely asks me to take the time to explain how this works and I will be glad to do so. Mario patiently tries to explain: I thought

Re: [Goanet] Geopolitics is not tiddly-winks

2005-01-28 Thread Mario Goveia
Santosh writes: How long are we going to tolerate serial personal abuse from this Mario guy in this forum? I only hope he does not attack the members of my family on Goanet, and speculate publicly about their personal lives. This Mario guy replies: Santosh, let's leave your family out of this,

Re: [Goanet]President Bush and I...

2005-01-28 Thread cornel
Mario, Thank you for your reply. I would definitely not wish to be associated with Blair, the ultimate poodle of George Bush, who in turn, I find utterly dispicable in terms of neocon logic. And incidentally, what's this about me living in grimy London? What has such uninformed invective got

[Goanet]Travelling to Goa

2005-01-28 Thread naim hajat
sir Thank you for sending me Goa news over the years. I am considering visiting India shortly. My itenary includes a few days in Goa, mainly to see sites and quiet contemplation. Do you have any suggestions? Kind regards Naim

[Goanet]GOANET ADMIN: ANNOUCEMENT of INITIATIVES

2005-01-28 Thread Herman Carneiro
Dear Goanet members, In connection with Goanet's 10th anniversary, and plans to become even more meaningful to our readers in cyberspace, we have been working on a number of ideas over the past few months. Over the past few years, we have launched the Cybermatrimonials network. It puts

[Goanet]Cybermatrimonials: US, Pune, Goa, UAE... and elsewhere (Jan 26, 2005)

2005-01-28 Thread Frederick Noronha (FN)
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[Goanet]NEWS FLASH -- TSUNAMI of another kind strikes Parrikar Govt.

2005-01-28 Thread godfrey gonsalves
In a fast developing political scenario after the Chief Ministers Tsunami struck this afternoon 1504 hrs IST, in yet another surprising move which threatens to affect the stability of the Parrikar led government Oct 2000 to date (the present term from June 2002 the Minister for Town Country

[Goanet]28th Jan FRIDAY BALCAO:Problems related to the Nursing profession in Goa

2005-01-28 Thread Goa Desc
-- Welcome to the FRIDAY BALCAO Read the Balcao Synopsis on the website http://www.goadesc.org/balcao/ -- Dear Cybergaokars on GoaNet, Friday Balcao the fortnightly discussion event to be held