Re: [Goanet]RECOGNITION OF GOAN STAGE ACTRESSES/SINGERS OF YESTER YEARS

I fully agree with Domnic Fernandes.. All female actresses of 60's, 70's 0r 80's etc whether living or dead should also be honoured. And not forgeting Betty Nazareth for her songs, tragedy roles etc (also film Boglant). She should not be left out just because she is Manglorean. Or any other

Re: [Goanet]Re: Holiday Insurance -- Reply (Xmas Time Tickets to GOA)

Xmas time ticket to GOA are always very expensive be it by charter flight or schedule flt (due to school holidays here uk). Right now one can get for £800 per person with 3 star hotel BB(no flt only). however, there are for two weeks for just £505 with hotel but returning back on Boxing day

[Goanet]Holiday Insurance, why we should take one

Why Holiday Insurance? Now that Charter flights are started, its time for most non-whites Brits (and other NRI GOANS in UK ) to return home by taking cheap and direct Flt (non-stop) to GOA. Most of us think 'holiday insurance' is not for us (Goans) but it is only for tourists. Yet some of us

[Goanet]Cheap Flt to GOA Ex.Manchester only

1 week £209 14th Nov (BB) 2 Weeks £289 22nd Nov (BB) Right now available . Contact your usual TA ## # Send submissions for Goanet to [EMAIL PROTECTED] # # PLEASE remember to stay on-topic

[Goanet]Dual Citizenship - Good news to Portuguese/French Passport holders too.

Source: Economics times/ IndiaTimes Dual citizen for PIOs in 16 nations MONDAY, NOVEMBER 03, 2003 The Vajpayee government will grant dual citizenship to Indians in 16 countries and the Bill to this effect is likely to be considered by Parliament during the Winter Session, beginning this

[Goanet]Buying a PC Package (GOA)- help needed

Thinking of buying PC (Package) before Xmas in and arround panaji. Can any one suggest or recommend a good/reliable dealer/package etc ? (with good after sale serivices etc) thank you for your help joegoauk or [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[Goanet]ATAH

Adim ami Goenkars amchem Goem soddun focot Bombaim ou Africak voitale.. Antam vetat Gulfant, europak and soglea sounsarachea konnxeanim. Adim 8/10 vorsamche bhurge nagllech bhoutale, magir temkam nagllo pettaro, tintao oxem munnon chavoitale. Antam 5/7 vorsam zalim mhuntoch ched'dio zai

[Goanet]Aichea Disak Chintop (thought for today)

Chinth monxa korchea adim, uprant roddon faido nam. joegoauk ## # Send submissions for Goanet to [EMAIL PROTECTED] # # PLEASE remember to stay on-topic (related to Goa), and avoid top-posts # #

Re: [Goanet]Xabhas goanet; xabhas mai bhas

Xabhas Miguel, That was great!! That's all needed to call some one a complete Goemkar. You have done your bits. Hope others will come out soon.. Quote: Maink loztat to piso. Konkani amchi mai bhas. Punn maink and'dir gevun kam korpak gorz na. Mai apleach paiyani chollonk zanna. Haath dorun

[Goanet]ATAH

Adim lhan bhurgeank napkina bandtalim Antam vapurtai 'nappies' I remember when I was young...(about the white square piece of re-usable cloth known as 'napkin') Ek lhan gauddeachem cheddum moje maim lagim oxen vincharta.. Ete bhair sukon gaileai the dove kuddke kitea je? Bai-e bhonka

[Goanet]Cheap phone calls to GOA/India from UK

Thanks for the response. Tel.Providers chart has been just updated. Check this group and from the home page, check the files section to the left. Click here: GOAN-NRI link http://in.groups.yahoo.com/group/GOAN-NRI/ ## #

Re: [Goanet]Mobil from India to Europe?

It depends upon the foll factors: --How long you are planing to stay in GOA/BOM/HYDRABAD, it makes sense if you intend to stay longer say atleast 1 week each. --You budget. Are you willing to spend Rs.600/790/1350/1486 each then you can buy new sim card at each place. Each place will give you up

RE: [Goanet]Phone Call Rate to and from GOA some money saving tips

Thanks Allwyn, I do appreciate your feedback.. Roaming facilty: This info correct for IDEA prepaid Chitchat only. It is automatically acitvated by default even if your balance less tha Rs.700. It can be activated deactivate by dialing 2424 on your mobile in GOA. Monthly roaming fees Rs.25

[Goanet]Fast Courts for GOA NRIs ? Read about Punjab NRIs

Fast courts for Punjab NRIs TIMES NEWS NETWORK[ SUNDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2003 ] The Punjab government has decided to set up fast-track courts for the speedy settlement of cases involving NRIs. Coupled with the amendment to the Punjab Security of Land Tenures Act and the East Punjab Urban

[Goanet]GOA Sadan (Delhi) GOA Bhavan (Bombay)

11 years ago, I used to book it through the office of the Under Secretary, Secretariate, Panaji. Beware: All the times, we had confirmed booking for a room (Bom/Del) but we always ended up sleeping in dormitory. Reason they usually give 'the booked room taken by the top Govt, officials' but

[Goanet]Phone Call Rate to and from GOA some money saving tips

From GOA (India). e.g.Calling to UK (all prices approx./minute) Rs. 20 from pay phone Rs. 16 from Mobile From UK to GOA (in rupees) Goa land line Rs.7 (i.e. 9 pence a minute) Goa mobile Rs.7 Thus, its is cheaper to call from UK ( a saving of up to Rs.13 per minute) When you have some of

[Goanet]About ATAH, Tests, Alfred Rose Konkani Bhas

ATAH It was not bad after all.. There were more than 30 ATAH related postings in 7 days. I still wish every one from the GOANETters (whether NRI or not) post at least one, be it a ATAH or Goan Proverb. Is this too much to ask?? One could take help from his wife/husband, parents, friends etc.

[Goanet]From UK, Cheap phone calls Cheap Flight to GOA

Hi UK GOANETters, Would any one be interested if the above (Updated with contact details) info is posted regularly? e.g. Nov. Cheap Flts to GOA as follows: 1 week £219 (with hotel and breakfast) 2 weeks £285 (..do.) 3 weeks £505 (.do..) 2 weeks Xmas £495 (..do...)

[Goanet]ATAH ------My few words on Konkani Bhas---------

This could be my last one, it seems there is no much scope for KONKANI on GOANET. Most goaneters are English only speaking Goemkars? Some of us very proud to show that we are Goemkars but when it comes to Konkani bhas, they dont want to know. When two Goemkars meets, they both speak in

[Goanet]ATAH (some facts about modern Beggars)

Adim bhikarim ghora-ghora bhountalim ani mutt bor tandud (rice) dita te ektaim korun pez ou xith randun jeutalim. Antamchim bhikareank tandudd nakat punn poixe zai, magir te ektaim korun ghoram ou 'rooms' bandun baddeak (rent) laitai punn torui astona aplem bhik magpachem 'profession' chaluch

[Goanet]ATAH Part II (Some facts about NRI/parents)

Adim burgim aplea maim-paik morosor aplea xin dovortalim (tanchea pot'leak lagon tori) antam bhurgim sogle kaide zannant, kitloi vodlo pot'tllo (bhatam-bhesam,dudu,bhangar etc) asliarui aple xim dourinant ani kedna mortolim kaim pun vatt polloun rautat. Zedna melim mun ghomtoch, sounsarachea

[Goanet]ATAH (Some facts about NRI and their Parents)

Adim bhou thoddin NRI burgim aplea Maink-Paik bhailea dhesant voro ganv polloupak. Antam soglim NRI bhurgim aplea maink-Paik vortat aplea bhurgheank polloupak. Magir kam zalem voiz melo, main-pai zedna sarkim zanttim ou oskot zalim montorich porot ghara/goem voron pavoitat. Thuim Maim babdi

[Goanet]kator re bhaji..about prize (and photos of Abbe Faria, Mother Teresa,Alfred Rose etc

Thank you Sarabond for your feedback. I do appreciate. Yes, there was a prize but unfortunately, u were not the winner this time, the prize goes to Teotonio R. de Souza (I am only joking..) I am sure, we most Goans did not know about this (including myself) and hence this was posted on

Re: [Goanet]COMMENT: Getting into Goa...

Fred, That was great, every aspects (of tourism/hardship) are covered. I wish someone forward the same to our Ministers including central. But all our ministers are 'AYA RAM GAYA RAM' What is GOANET without people like you? Keep up the good work. Niz goemkar joe

Re: [Goanet]Cheapest calls to India (from UK)...Watch out!!!

Watch out !!! The access numbers: 0800,0500 etc.. free phone numbers 0208/0207. London local numbers 0845.. local numbers 0870... National Numbers 0871. Special rate numbers If in doubt, pl. find out from your Tel. provider. First 4 (above)can usually be used free on

[Goanet]Money Grabbing Asians. Are we?? ...... a reply to a Son

In response to my abv posting on GOANET ( yahoogroup), a son wrote to me privately asking my advice on how to help his 'difficult to deal with' mother.. This is what I told him (this is what I did to my mother ...) My mother (like most mothers) was very thrifty. She would not spend her own nor

[Goanet]'Kator re bhaji..'

Could some tell me who said it and to whom when? Would also appreciate if some one tell where I can read more about the person. joe Note: no comments rcvd on the earlier posting. ## # Send submissions for Goanet to

[Goanet]ATAH

Adim padri dove lamb lob galun bhomvo ani lok 'good morning pativ' munnon tanchea atancho bhej ou umo ghetalo punn antam boldench zalam, te lokamche bhej gheunk bhoumtai bore 'hero' koxe neson joe ## # Send submissions

[Goanet]A Tribute to Alfred Rose ............ ATAH

When I was a child, I remember this song by Alfred Rose.. Adlea tempar kitem godo, Cheddum zalear mai-pai rodo.. Cheddo zalear kuxen boro Fuxen nachon gazo sogolo vado.. ;; Alfred Rose If I am not mistaken, he is the first person/singer to bring out konkani

[Goanet]ATAH

Adim kazara rati OKOL-NOURO ekamekack loztalim punn antam dansachea holant dans pasun begin kobar kortai ani dauntai lagxil'lea hotelant. joe ## # Send submissions for Goanet to [EMAIL PROTECTED] #

[Goanet]ATAH

Thanks to Jerry, Lino, Cypriano,- Pordhesant amkam oslem aikonk ou vachunk juvak pasun borem dista. (Pl.See foot note: A sad news): ''' Adim ( upto 1990)thoddio bhailo aplea ghovank chiti burounk xezareamger vetaleo punn 'darling', 'I love you', 'tuzo

[Goanet]ATAH

Thanks jerryferns, here is another one.. Adim (1950s?) cheddvam Afrikar nouro munttlear rokdinch fultalim, magir to nouro kosoi dison ou kitloi zantto zaum. Punn antamchea cheddvank nouro Afrikarui zai, bhurgoi zai ani boroi dissonk zai.. thanks, joe

[Goanet]Adim Tem Antam Hem (ATAH)

Adim (upto 1975) Eka Rupeak 10 mottele undde meutale pun antam teach eka Rupeak meuta focot ek unddo ani toi zaliar edoso.. Dear Goaneters, Have you got anything like this (funny) to say? Please post it on GOANET under subj: ATAH. Let's have fun by keeping the ball rolling. Thanks joe

[Goanet]Understanding GOANET-from inside

Thank you Fred (GOANET) for the comments. When we really love some one (or something), it is natural to show our concern or worries... This is what exactly came out from me. I always wanted to know but when I read an editorial by Fausto. V. Da Costa on 'Goemkaramchi Vagnnuk' (some one

[Goanet]Understanding GOANET-from inside

I know Goanet recently completed 10 years. In less than 3 months, I have found out GOANET is the most powerful and effective channel of media amongst the GOANS and others all over the world. I do appreciate the efforts / hardwork put in by the Goanet Admin (Volunteers), i also know it not an

[Goanet]'Kator re bhaji..'

Can any one drop a few lines on above? like which year, native place, roots, whether died in GOA or abroad, clue: Hypnotist, Goemkar ('putllo' near secretariat ?). Thanks for your help. Thanks joegoauk ## # Send

[Goanet]Money, money, money!!! How much do we worth?

We Asians (abroad) often called 'money grabbers'. (mainly applies to UK and perhaps EU, US etc) Yes, we work very hard- long hours, over time and even doing additional small jobs. This has become very habitual to most of us, i.e. once started there no end to it. Whether we are young,

[Goanet]India - Second diaspora meet and dual citizenship

India to host second diaspora meet in January Excerpts from Times of India News (for more info click on the link below) NEW DELHI: India will announce an insurance scheme for Indian workers in the Middle East and amendments to the Foreign Contributions Act at the second Pravasi Bharatiya

[Goanet]Life is too Short/ India Tour-Looking for Travel Partners (I can offer help..)

Yes, I always wanted to travel round India. Visiting monuments, temples, churches, farms, people/culture, other tourist spots etc etc. I could not do it on my own for non availability of right person/s who would share some or all of the above interests. Are you the one I am looking for? You

[Goanet]Goan Proverbs -some english equivalent.

Here are some english equivalent ? ( i could be wrong..) Zogzogta titlem bhangar nhuin. All that glitters is not gold. Chorak dubav chandnneacho. Guilty concious pricks the mind. Omthea kollxar udok. Water on a ducks back. Athun poun paem sodd. Cut your coat according to the cloth. Chod zann

[Goanet]Video on St.Francis Xavier's Expo. 1994/95

I had this my own personal filming (collection) and showed to my friends and relatives this time during my present visit to GOA. Many of them liked it so much that they even recommended to their local cable provider .. It is about 35 minutes with close-up of the Sacred body in Se Cathedral

[Goanet]Some more Goan Proverbs (english equivallent welcome)

It was very nice to see many postings on the subject. I specially liked the ones which were sent by Dominic/iyodom because they were uncut or uncensored and were in its original forms. It really made me to laugh loudly so loudly that it drawn other people's attention in a Panaji cybercafe..

Re: [Goanet]Songs sung at the time of Ros

Thanks Noronha, I dont't think there are cassettes etc on this age old singing practice 'verso' The place where i am coming from (salcette), this chanting of 'Vers' at the time of 'Roso' nearly stopped about 15 years ago. Brides/bridesgroom now a days put a condition No Ross, No Undok Navoup

[Goanet]A Question to GOANET (on behalf of all)

Attn. Admin-goanet, On an average, how many postings are rejected per day? I know, not all postings are approved. What happens to those postings which are rejected? Are they sent back to the senders? Wud appreciate your commnents. Thanks, joegoauk

Re: [Goanet]CM gives SEEPZ church back to archdiocese.(..Anjediva Island)

Re: TOI Mumbai, 27.09.2003 The Maharashta CM has handed over St John the Evangelist church at SEEPZ, Andheri back to the Archdioscese of Mumbai. The Chief Minister invited Fr. R Esperance to Mantralaya and said that the state government would be happy if Cardinal Ivan Dias took possession of the

Re: [Goanet]CM gives SEEPZ church back to archdiocese.(..Anjediva Island)

Comming February ( Feast day, Our Lady of Anjediva -island near Karwar), I wish to sponsor one bus (or two) from Panaji to Karwar (free transport). Would i get a good response to this?? Last attempt to save this beautiful church which belongs to GOA. Can some one forward this to any person or

[Goanet]Supporting School ... (My apology)

I really did not detect this error despite reading two prev. replies from others (third one being from Lily Gabe today- thank you). It was a genuine typing error. Its very common with new Indians in UK (mixing up £ with Rs.both in writing conversation) so also new indian in US ($/Rs) France

[Goanet]Re:Goa Plans Special Cell (..taking care of aged parents etc ) Please read

Thank you Seb D'Costa for this news on GOANET.. One of the areas I would like to get myself actively involved is the above plan 'taking care of aged sick parents'. GOAneters from GOA like Fred/Minguel etc please keep me/us informed on this proposed Plan. CM of GOA, I fully support your

Re: [Goanet] Death Anniversary Advertisements My mother

Yet there are people who would do both i.e. spending on advertising/anouncement and donate funds to school/charities etc just to show how much they love and how much they miss them. I loved my mother so much that I spent on annoucement with special messages in NT H all three death

[Goanet]Dabolim Airport ( Aattracting World Class Tourists)

The Sorry State of Dabolim Airport. Just one example: Luggage Trolleys- When pushed left it goes right, when pushed straight it goes sideways- WELCOME TO GOA. 'First impression counts ? All trolleys should go to scrapyard. Top business houses like 5* hotels should come together to sponser

[Goanet]If Gulf Air can fly to kochi why not to GOA??

When suggested, the head of Commercial Planing, Gulf Air said in his email Thank you for your suggestion on Gulf Air flying into Goa. It would be great to be able to do this, however we are restricted by the Government Authorities to where we can land in India. Goa is not an approved

[Goanet]Cheap phone calls to GOA from UK-update

I have now tried the services with Voice Direct. it seems the cheapest to GOA Mobile i.e. 13p (or 14p with 0800) Charges to GOA landline is same as mobile, but banglore/madras/hyderabad/bombay and delhi just 10p a minute It also says just 2p Europe/USA Canada Contact: 08005194519 I have also

[Goanet]help with computer

Can any one help?? Every time I start my computer, just before booting is finished, I get a pop up big screen asking to click on 'agree' or 'don't agree' and it is from Gohip.com (browser enhancer). How do I do stop this?? Thanks for your help Joe

[Goanet]London to GOA/Bombay Air Fare

Thinking of going to Goa now? Why not wait till 11th Oct?? when Charter flights starts? Two weeks BB right now around £425 per head (oct). If u had to go now (this month) then lowest fare available with Gulf Air £299 (£355 with Tax)to Bombay where as with BA £399 (£440) non-stop please note I

[Goanet]Brits are coming?

Yes, but upto 65% of them are 'Budget Tourists' including NRIs or non-white Brits. I live in UK for last 11 years and visit GOA on an average 4 times a year mostly by Charter Flights. I have seen and heard. Half of them are second or third time visitors who visit Goa without pre-booked

[Goanet]Tiatr in Gujarat??

I know there are konkani speaking people in Kerala,Maharastra and Karnataka. But never heard about Gujarat (must be Daman and Diu). Are there that many Tiatr loving people in Gujarat? Refering to a news item in GOANET on 17th Sept, saying 'Tiatr Somplo cholat Ghara'---coming to Gujarat. joe

[Goanet]Missing Goa news/Goacom clippings for 9th 10th Sept.

Can any one help? I am missing goacom's Goanews daily clippings for Sept. 9th 10th. Tried checking Goanet Archive, its missing there too. Thanks for your help Joe ## # Send submissions for Goanet to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[Goanet]A Cannes in Goa? No, say film-makers

Times of India TIMES NEWS NETWORK[ SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 07, 2003 12:34:38 AM ] The good news first: The International Film Festival of India held with the blessings of the IB ministry is not being cut down to seven days. But the festival date has changed again: Instead of October 10, it will

Re: [Goanet]Exposition of SFX

Thank you Miguel for this info. ## # Send submissions for Goanet to [EMAIL PROTECTED] # # PLEASE remember to stay on-topic (related to Goa), and avoid top-posts # # More details on Goanet at

Re: [Goanet]Goan music online...

I keep trying for past 3 months www.goa-world.com/music but it seems their server (to download) is always down. It says one can download konkani Vidio songs too but their server always down (although it say 'temporarily down') But I do listen to 24 hours Radio Konkni song please try their

[Goanet]Virus Alert

As confirmed by yahoo... Today's tip: VIRUS ALERT - [EMAIL PROTECTED] is a mass-mailing, network-aware worm that sends itself to all the email addresses it finds in certain files on your PC. If you receive a message with an attachment with a .pif or .src extension, we strongly suggest you

[Goanet]Charter Flights to Goa (now 7 days a week)

taken from today's Navhind Times Red carpet welcome awaits charter tourists NT News Service Margao, Aug 26: In a major bid to boost tourism, the Airport Authority of India has decided to welcome charter flights every day instead of three days a week during tourist season starting from

[Goanet]Another Cheapest Calls to GOA Mobile from UK

I am glad some people showed interest in this type of info. It will only help me to research and provide the best info on cheaper calls to GOA or any other other matter that relates to GOA. Goanet is mailnly for Goans anyway. Earlier, I did provide info on Goas Best bank Interest Rates(NRE) .

[Goanet]Campal Aguada Sites selected for IFFI Venue

Taken from Today's Herald Kala Academy will be a primary site for the festival PANJIM, AUG 24 Panjim, Aguada selected as twin IFFI venues BY HERALD REPORTER Panjims Campal-Miramar site and the Aguada plateau at Sinquerim will be the twin-venues for the International Film Festival of India,

Re:[Goanet]Cheapest calls to GOA (from UK)?? yes, just 12p

Yes just 12p a minute It's appletelecom find out more on 08000970202 I tried to supply this info few days ago (under same subj.) but waited to see if there was any interest to this type of info. from UK Goans Now that I know there is at least one person interested like viz.lilygabe.. I have

[Goanet]Goa Airport v/s Kochi Airport

Can any one help? Are they both International Airport? Which one is of International Standard - Kochi or Goa or both?? This info is badly needed. Thanks for your help Jper ## # Send submissions for Goanet to [EMAIL

[Goanet]Goa-Should Church Actively Involve in Politics??

I know this subject could be sensitive but is worth discussing as it can be proved that people/laity are not the same they were 15-20 years ago.. Here are some of the facts: About 15 years, Church distributed through sermons circulars/handbills etc etc advising the laity not to go any where

Re: [Goanet]Latest Bank interest Rates (NRE)

Correction in the website address it should read as.. www.in.groups.yahoo.com/group/goan-nri check out for more GOAn NRI related imp. messages Some photos too. thanks for your support help joeGoaUk ## # Send submissions

[Goanet]Gomantaktimes no longer available on line??

Can any body help? Tried to log in but it give me outsadted pages saying last updated Februay and so on thanks for your help Joe ## # Send submissions for Goanet to [EMAIL PROTECTED] # # PLEASE

[Goanet]Irritating-Citibank-junk mail or pop-up window/screens

Can any one help?? Every time I try log to Indian Web sites, first thing i get is the Citybank pop-up windows, its really a night mare. How can I stop this?? can any body help?? I also receive unsolicited emails from them.. Thanks JoeGoaUk

[Goanet]GOA NRI Facilitation Centre

I refer to the news item in Herald today (see link below).. No wonder why the centre failed to attract Non Residents Goans.. I remember about 18 months ago, I was trying to register myself but could not submit the the form (duly filled in) due to its Website problems?? Few weeks later, I sent

[Goanet]Cheapest call to India???

The one I am using, I think is the best and the cheapest. Itemised billing, per second billing. Its 12p a minute (20p per minute to india Mobile) do you know anyone doing cheaper than 12p?? Thanks JoeGOAUK ## # Send