[Goanet] Re: Navy 'spooks' new Chinese destroyer

For those who keep insisting that the Navy has no *strategic* role to play from Goa, here is an example of just that. The targets in question were operating, in one case, near the gulf of aden, and in the other case near south Africa, thosands of miles away from our home bases. What the article

[Goanet] Goans in Gulf demands Paul Moraes resignation and disbanding of ABKP

Konkani meet wants one scipt, Devnagri NT Staff Reporter Panaji Feb 10: The president of the silver jubilee literary conference of Akhil Bharatiya Konkani Parishad, Paul Moraes, addressing the inaugural session of the three-day event, today said that one script namely Devnagri should be

[Goanet] Closer coordination between Konkani States envisaged

Closer coordination between Konkani States envisaged BY HERALD REPORTER PANJIM, FEB 12 - With the idea of a cultural state in mind, the All India Konkani Parishad on Saturday envisaged a closer coordination between Konkani States so as to also bring about awareness among NRI Goans and reduce

[Goanet] Brit robbed at knife point

Brit robbed at knife point HERALD CORRESPONDENT MAPUSA, FEB 12 - Five robbers armed with knives and other deadly weapons on Saturday night attacked a foreigner staying at Anjuna, Vagator and decamped with cash and jewellery and other articles worth around Rs 50,000 at knife point. The robbers

[Goanet] Sporting's Felix felicitated

Sporting's Felix felicitated HERALD CORRESPONDENT PORVORIM, FEB 12 - The Parra panchayat felicitated goalkeeper of Sporting Clube de Goa Felix D'Souza at its recent Gram Sabha, in recognition of his selection to attend the National Football Camp for the forthcoming AFC Asia Cup qualifying round

Re: [Goanet] Re: Gabriel on ins kadamba 2

Since there seems to be some confusion on this issue, and some attempted obfuscation by the intrepid Portuguese citizen, Jose, I believe liberation in the context of Goa was that an repressed population, namely Goans, whose ancestral homeland was acquired by force 450 years ago, and who were

[Goanet] 5 years on. Narvekar Co yet to face the music

5 years on... Narvekar Co yet to face the music Almost five years after the infamous 2001 ticket scam, a full-fledged trial is yet to begin in a criminal case against Dayanand Narvekar and eight other accused. BY GUILHERME ALMEIDA MARGAO, FEB 12 - Outgoing GCA chief Dayanand Narvekar might

[Goanet] re:Clear Stream of Reason

I just happened to read about Francis Newton and Hussain in yesterday's DNA newspaper online. A column on the Progressive Artists Group mentions all those involved in this movement. Ara now lives in Paris. I used to bump into Ara often at the Jehangir Art Gallery and also had a chance once to

[Goanet] Dabolim has no scope for expansion: Praful Patel

Dabolim has no scope for expansion: Praful Patel BY HERALD REPORTER MARGAO, FEB 12 - Contrary to claims by the Congress leadership about upgradation of the Dabolim airport, Union Civil Aviation Minister Praful Patel says, the existing facilities at Dabolim cannot be extended further due to

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[Goanet] Cross vandalized in Old Goa

Cross vandalized in Old Goa Indian Catholic February 12,2006 Panaji (ICNS) -- A roadside cross was knocked off its pedestal at Carambolim, near Old Goa on Feb. 9, the second case of vandalism in nine days on Church premises in this West Indian coastal state. Local people later re-installed the

[Goanet] Re: Getting what we pray for

  Considering it is virtually impossible for an outsider to open business in Kerala, how difficult is it for a Keralite (or for that matter, any non-Goan) to open business in Goa?  Has this loophole been closed yet?    Gabriel de Figueiredo \\ Seems a rabble rousing viral outbreak has hit our

[Goanet] Experience of writing a novel (part 1/3)

The following is a three part series, given my penchant for not writing long e- mail posts. The following appeared on the web page Writers' Weekly - a US based webpage that caters to American writers. Those interested in writing could review this weekly web page (revamped every Wednesday) for

[Goanet] Re: Getting what we pray for!

Very classy Gabriel. Very classy. George --- Gabriel de Figueiredo [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I was wrong to make that statement, and I withdraw it with apologies to anyone who may have been upset by that allegation. Sorry guys.

[Goanet] Re: WHAT A MONUMENTAL SHAME! (Valmiki Faleiro)

Dear Mr. Faleiro I congratulate you writing this eye opener article. I hope do pray that our corrupt, selfish politicians open their eyes live by examples of the politicians who saved our beloved Goa its identity. It is shame for every Goan to accept the Statue of Mr. D.B. Bandodkar at the

[Goanet] Templer

Hi Goanetters, 'Templar Knight was tortured and crucified during the early 1300's according to Freemasonry historians Chris Knight and Robert Lomas in their book 'The Second Messiah''. --- Once it is in 'public domain' it is open to any one to proclaim it is theirs. Where were the 'free

Re: [Goanet] Konkani CD Review Saibinnicho Tisro Segred by Sanny de Quepem

Excellent review, indeed, Mr. Silviano Barbosa. Your penultimate para (quoted herebelow) says it all. The CD has been a total sell out here in Kuwait, the Gulf and Goa. And that too without much ado over the release. The good thing is that everyone who purchased Sanny de Quepem's CD has received

[Goanet] Konkani activists swear to remain united

Konkani activists swear to remain united NT Staff Reporter Panaji, Feb 12: The participants at the valedictory function of the silver jubilee literary conference of the Akhil Bharatiya Konkani Parishad today swore to remain united by resolving differences over script, religion, caste and

[Goanet] Goa Govt to build gymnasia in every village pancahayats: Minister

Goa Govt to build gymnasia in every village pancahayats: Minister deepikaglobal.com Panaji, Feb 12 (UNI) The Goa government has proposed to set up a gymnasium in every village panchayats in a bid to spur budding rural sports talent in the state. Participating at a function on the occasion of

[Goanet] Eco-vandalism in the University Campus

Eco-vandalism in the University Campus Navhind Times Nandkumar Kamat IT WOULD be the proverbial last straw before I decide to call it quits. No more advocacies, no more petitioning, no more writing on this subject. The battle to save the Goa University campus, certainly the last oases of

[Goanet] Property worth Rs 5 lakh gutted in Old Goa

Property worth Rs 5 lakh gutted in Old Goa NT Staff Reporter Panaji, Feb 12: Property worth Rs 5 lakh gutted when a major fire engulfed the kitchen room meant for labourers at Baiguinim in Old Goa early this morning. Twenty-five fire fighters with the help of four water tenders, drawn from

[Goanet] Going on holiday: Heritage hotels define Goan hospitality

Going on holiday: Heritage hotels define Goan hospitality DNA Pushpa Iyengar Monday, February 13, 2006 02:50 IST PANAJI: If you've planned a weekend on a north Goa beach, the tour guide will probably lead you to Siolim House, a heritage hotel which is quite unlike a hotel. There is no

Re: [Goanet] Getting what we pray for!

I was wrong to make that statement, and I withdraw it with apologies to anyone who may have been upset by that allegation. Sorry guys. Gabriel de Figueiredo. Melbourne - Australia. --- Lawrence Rodrigues [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Considering it is virtually impossible for an outsider to

Re: [Goanet] Run Federation collectively: Tony

. Remedios disclosed that any league, all the more the National Football League, must be governed by statues, specially framed for the purpose. Does the AIFF have these statues in place? he demanded to know. In Europe the leagues such as that of Spain, France, Italian or England are

[Goanet] AICHEA DISSAK CHINTOP - Fevrerachi 13vi, 2006!

Tum tukach khuxeal korunk chintai zalear dusreak konnaimkui khuxeal korunk tozvit kor. (The best way to cheer yourself up, is to try to cheer someone else up) Moi-mogan, Domnic Fernandes Anjuna/Dhahran, KSA _ FREE pop-up blocking

[Goanet] RE: Shroud of Turin - FAKE Shroud or FAKE studies?

Santosh Helekar wrote: The Shroud of Turin has been conclusively proven to be a fake. Kevin Saldanha wrote: The shroud of Turin has been proven to be a fake of the image of Christ In support of his contention, Kevin quotes Freemasonry historians Chris Knight and Robert Lomas and places

[Goanet] Navy 'spooks' new Chinese destroyer

Navy 'spooks' new Chinese destroyer Rajat Pandit Thursday, February 09, 2006 01:35:21 am TIMES NEWS NETWORK NEW DELHI: In a remarkable act of long-range maritime snooping, Navy's reconnaissance aircraft and spy drones detected, tracked and photographed a spanking new Chinese destroyer and a

[Goanet] Is India Finally Taking Off?

The Last Word: Praful Patel Is India Finally Taking Off? Newsweek International Feb. 20, 2006 issue - One of the most obvious differences between Asia's two giants, China and India, has long been the state of their infrastructure. Whereas Beijing has laid thousands of kilometers of gleaming road

[Goanet] MALPRACTICES AT 6TH REGIONAL GUIDETRAINING COURSE

12/2/2006 Union Minister for Tourism Govt of India New Delhi Regional Director India Tourism Govt of India Mumbai Deputy Director India Tourism Communidade Bldg Near Imaculate Conception Church Panaji Goa Deputy Chief Minister of Goa Secretariat Panaji Goa Director Department of Tourism Govt

Re: [Goanet] RE: Shroud of Turin

Hi Kevin I did see the Shroud in Turin fairly recent. Out of sheer curiosity I spent at least half an hour peering at it from close, from several angles. Fortunately, there were few other people around at the time and viewing was not unduly obstructed as I had expected. There is so much

[Goanet] Solve the Script issue with Dialogue

Solve the Script issue with Dialogue Since Liberation, Goa has seen a number of historic events taking place. The Opinion Poll of 1967 kept Goan identity distinct, the Language agitation resulted in the adoption of Konkani as Official Language and Goa gained Statehood in 1987. Goans fought

[Goanet] Vishwajeet hailed for hitting out at Parrikar

Vishwajeet hailed for hitting out at Parrikar BY HERALD REPORTER PANJIM, FEB 11 - North Goa District Congress Committee President Gurudas Gauns has complimented Vishwajeet Rane for taking Opposition Leader Manohar Parrikar head-on for making baseless allegations against the Congress. He said

[Goanet] Timely arrival of fire tenders saves liquor factory in Goa

Timely arrival of fire tenders saves liquor factory in Goa Webindia123.com Panaji | February 12, 2006 3:40:55 PM IST Timely arrival of fire tenders saved a liquor factory from being gutted at Baingini in Old Goa early today. Three fire tenders rushed to the factory immediately on receipt of

[Goanet] Babush finalises candidates for CCP polls

Babush finalises candidates for CCP polls BY HERALD REPORTER PANJIM, FEB 11 - Town and Country Planning Minister and Taleigao MLA Babush Monserrate Saturday night finalized the list of his 'City Corporation Development Front' for the March 12 election of Corporation of City of Panaji (CCP). As

[Goanet] Re: GOA an EAST WEST FUSION -- CULTURAL POLICY NEEDED

Do we really want the State to be deciding by fiat what the culture of Goa is? Isn't it already determined by the multiciplity of cultural practices and wide range of products that pass the 'test of the market'? Governments, politicians and bureaucrats in Goa have shown their complete inability to

[Goanet] Goa Assembly's first session of 2006 begins tomorrow

Goa Assembly's first session of 2006 begins tomorrow Webindia123.com Panaji | February 12, 2006 3:40:58 PM IST Goa Governor S C Jamir will address the first Legislative Assembly session of 2006 beginning here tomorrow as the Opposition prepares to put the Congress-led coalition government on the

[Goanet] BEST OF GOANET: RtI, artists from Goa, Devangiri script and more... (Feb 12, 2006)

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[Goanet] ROMAN SCRIPT AMENDMENT 2(C) to OLA 1987 THIS SESSION?

The first Assembly session of the Goa legislative Assembly for this year begins tommorrow. The session attains significance and importance owing to the fact that following the last session ended 31st August 2005 a political storm was created as a result of the controversial Town Country Planning

[Goanet] What a monumental shame

Dear Mr Valmiki, I congratulate you for writing this eye opening article. I hope do pray that our well known corrupt selfish politicians open their eyes and live by examples of our former Goan politicians who saved our beloved Goa its identity. I remember very well the day of counting the votes.

Re: [Goanet] Stigmata

--- afra dias [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: As for Religion vs Science. Religion is based on belief, and myth. Science is based on, 'it is true only if it is proven' and there is no closed- door investigation like the Vatican is famous for doing, to fool people, The world is not 6000 years

[Goanet] Fight for Romi Konkani.

FIGHT FOR ROMI KONKANI According to the statement of Uday Bhembro a hard core Konknni Nagrivadi and die hard anti-Romivadi, regarding the demand for equal status for Romi Konkani on par with Nagri Konknni, “WILL ONLY CREATE BAD BLOOD AND HELP PRO-MARATHI ELEMENTS FISH IN TROUBLED WATERS. THE

[Goanet] Re: The Clear Stream of Reason

VM de Malar says Hussain was Francis Newton D'Souza's mentor. To the best of my knowledge, Newton and Hussain were part of the Group of 7, that was launched in Mumbai. Newton was later disappointed with Hussain's work, dismissing it as pop art. Eugene Correia

[Goanet] re : paintings on Goa

Dear Fred, I am an avid reader of the goanet website and I must say that it is very informative, keeps me up to date on all news of Goa. I enjoy reading it everyday - keep it up! The news is refreshing like rain for us over here in Kuwait. I would like to request you if possible to publish

[Goanet] GOA an EAST WEST FUSION -- CULTURAL POLICY NEEDED

The Departments of a) Art Culture b) Tourism, c ) Official Languages and the other autonomous body Kala Academy semi autonomous bodies Goa Tourism Development Corporation, Goa Konknni Academy take pride in depicting our tiny 25th State of GOA on their websites www.goagovt.nic.in and related

[Goanet] 12 injured in road mishap at Tivim

12 injured in road mishap at Tivim NT News Service Mapusa Feb 11: Twelve people were injured, including a lady who was seriously injured, in an early morning collision between a tipper truck and a mini-bus at Canca, Tivim today.According to Mapusa police, the accident occurred at 7.30 a.m. when

[Goanet] GU to adopt restructured undergraduate courses

GU to adopt restructured undergraduate courses NT Staff Reporter Panaji Feb 11: Goa University today announced its plans to adopt restructured undergraduate BA, B Sc, B Com and BCA courses from the forthcoming academic year, with introduction of the semester pattern, internal assessment and

Re: [Goanet] Getting what we pray for!

Considering it is virtually impossible for an outsider to open business in Kerala, how difficult is it for a Keralite (or for that matter, any non-Goan) to open business in Goa? Has this loophole been closed yet?Gabriel de Figueiredo Seems a rabble rousing viral outbreak has hit our folks

[Goanet] Orient industry to meet changing consumer needs, says experts

Orient industry to meet changing consumer needs, says experts Webindia123.com Panaji | February 11, 2006 6:32:38 PM IST Management experts has sought orientation of the Industry to meet the fast changing demands of the consumer needs and brand building on a war footing. Participating in a

[Goanet] The internet: A teaching tool for Konkani?

Over the past few weeks, I've been pondering over the idea of whether or not the Konkani language can be taught over the internet. With the recent discussion brewing over whether or not Devnagri or Roman script is the best medium for teaching Konkani, I was just wondering if there was any

*** BEST OF GOANET: RtI, artists from Goa, Devangiri script and more... (Feb 12, 2006)

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