[Goanet] GOAN CULTURE: Diaspora Goans
Unfortunately, Presidents of many expat Goan organizations, who should have provided a leadership role in encouraging their members to maintain their native culture, have made Goan social and cultural events a party place. Here the pride of place is scotch, food and leisure. The office bearers have followed rather than led their groups. And when one follows the crowd, one caters to the lowest common denominator. Most thoughtful Goans complain about these associations as being indifferent to things Goan including the language, culture, traditions and customs. One of course can also argue that the thinkers in the Goan community have just elected to withdraw and be reserved, aloof, snobbish or 'cumprumento' rather than be assertive (but polite) for a cause they believe in. Clearly a happy and sensible median must be found for socialization as well as true cultural interactions. Or else why call it a Goan event? or individuals come to it if there is no better event in town! Goans, especially our ladies, should take the lead in developing a cultural program for the adults and the children at these events. This is an essential part of maintaining an ethos and a Goan community. The usual saying is, All want to watch a good cultural program. No one wants to take the lead and volunteer to put one on. However when one volunteers, the President of the organizations should seize the opportunity; rather than treat the association and the social function as their private fiefdom. Many Goan events do not have a Master of Ceremony. A president is usually a good planner and organizer, but may be a poor MC. Goans who attend the social/cultural functions do so out of pride and out of some degree of inconvenience to support a native event. Hence get-togethers have to be punctual, tasteful, well-programmed and organized to reflect Goan talent, skill, ingenuity and traditions. RESPONSE: Thank you Sehnor Dottore, I sincerely hope that the above paragraphs are read by the various GOA Presidents. I enviasge there being no problem with keeping Goan taditions among the GOA's of the Middle East countries. This is because most of the Goans there are temporary migrant workers from Goa. More problematic, are the well settled and in some cases second or third generation Goans in the West. The topic of having a good time was raised sometime ago by another writer and a response from a Canadian Goan was that if merry making is not part of the Goan psyche than what is? This move to speak Konkani is admirable, in the Goan upper echelon in East Africa from my recollection - my dad used to take me to the Goan Institute Club, no one spoke Konkani, the lingua franca was English. At home Konkani was spoken only if the parents did not want the children to understand what was said. So the little Konkani my generation of people know is of the forbidden language. The Goans that spoke konkani at home were usually the homes of the tailors, carpenters and other tradesmen. We have come a full circle now when people of my generation regret having missed out on a big part of our heritage. I go to the Konani tiatres and can understand some, when they start talking high konkani I am totally at sea. When I go to Goa though, the taxi driver who knows me, has a jolly good laugh and I am able to make myself understood, My wife at the ready for help (she speaks fluently). I am in agreement with you regarding the cultural side, saying that get togethers have to be punctual (definitely not Goan) relefct Goan talent, skill, ingenuity and traditions I am not so smart and would appreciate, as I am sure the GOA organisations, on what you really intend us to do. Previously you spoke of the President making a speech in Konkani. If this is the case then by default we would loose the Presidents of the U.K. And Canada GOAs straight away. Furthermore there are no other takers, so where do we go. Easily said than done. Yours sincerely, Gabe Menezes P.S My wife had to tell me who a travoti was - I thought it was an Italian singer.! ## # 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 http://joingoanet.shorturl.com/ # # Please keep your discussion/tone polite, to reflect respect to others # ##
RE: [Goanet] Ariosto... remembered in Muskaorem
Dear Dominic, You have a wonderful way of capturing the spirit present in you. Your way with words and with canvas often transcend the way of a man of the cloth. Ariosto Coelho http://www.spiritualdirection.org/Glo03Summer.htm Today, a quarter century has slipped by since we last met. A current meeting, however, is neither mandated nor exigent in order to reassess or re-validate Ariosto's compassionate predisposition. Some people change over time, others change the times they live in, and Fred's post reminds us that good deeds come from the resources of goodwill and have a perpetual tendency to reincarnate in the wavelength of memory and gratitude. Dom Martin ## # 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 http://joingoanet.shorturl.com/ # # Please keep your discussion/tone polite, to reflect respect to others # ##
[Goanet-news]Cybermatrimonials... mid-June 2003
# # C Y B E R - M A T R I M O N I A L S# # # # # LOOKING OUT FOR a life partner? Circulate your message # # among thousands of Goans for free. For a listing in this column # # send details to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the subject-line# #MATRIMONIAL. Respondents are requested to verify details for # # themselves. Include correct email address. # #As a policy, we don't mention caste affiliations...# # CIRCULATED AROUND THE 1ST AND 15TH OF EACH MONTH # # CopyLeft Goanet 2003 * If you'd like to repeat your ad, let us know. # HONEST, GOD-FEARING LADY LOOKS FOR SUITABLE MATCH: I am 38 years, 5.5, good family, SSC homely, honest, god-fearing good at cooking. Looking for matrimonial alliance from Catholic loving, caring, cultured bachelors from 38 to 45 years. If interested get in touch giving details of yourself and fly to email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] EDUCATED, HOMELY GOAN SEEKS MATCH: Goan RC spinster 30 years, educated and homely, seeking a RC Goan life-partner upto 35 years of age. Kindly respond to [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] WRITES IN TO INFORM: CathISO (Catholics In Search Of), a sub-list of the Catholic Goan Network which has a Priest (Spiritual Advisor) is one. Interested persons should send me a brief profile and can be signed up to this yahoogroups list. The only restriction, we are Catholic and caste is not discussed. SEEKING A SUITABLE PARTNER: I am single and based out of Toronto, Canada and looking for a suitable life partner. [EMAIL PROTECTED] SEEKING SUITABLE LIFE PARTNER FOR RC GOAN SPINSTER : 42 years, 5' 4 height, wheatish Complexion, well educated with good family background and moral values. Proposals invited from suitable Goan Roman Catholic Bachelors . Please communicate with details to [EMAIL PROTECTED] GOAN SPINSTER, 36 yrs, 5' 3-1/2, well-educated wheatish complexion, god fearing, Central government employee invites proposal from Goan Roman Catholic bachelors. Please correspond with full details to [EMAIL PROTECTED] ADVERT THAT CAME ONE'S WAY: http://www.goamatrimonials.com GoaMatrimonials.com is a Matrimonial Service Provider especially for people looking out for Goan Life Partners. It provides a friendly, private and secure meeting ground for Goans and all across the world. Features: 1. Search your partners by age 2. Search your partners by occupation 3. Search your partners by location Add your profiles on our site http://www.goamatrimonials.com for FREE which will be viewed by numerous other interested profiles. If you are not interested in our web site you can visit our site and click on the link Tell A Friend to inform your friends and relatives who are single and looking for life partners. BACHELOR, ENGINEER, HARDWORKING AND CREATIVE: Goan Roman Catholic bachelor, 33.5' 6, slim a Mechanical Engineer working in a reputed engg.co, simple, hardworking, ambitious and creative, with sober habits and seeking a smart, god-fearing, simple working girl. Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] LOOKING FOR SOMEONE ADVENTUROUS: Hello, I'm Sunil. Basically Goan. Lived there from 1990 to 2002. Now in Bombay, attending to family matters. 40 years, 5 ft. You need to see me to comment on how I look -- my opinion doesn't count here. Basically marketing oriented. Process of tieing up with hotels in Goa and the real estate industry to have a Goa house in Mumbai. Am looking for someone young, basically adventurous and who likes to do things spontaneously, has an open mind and enjoys doing the unexpected. If you have a stereotyped view, please don't respond to this. [EMAIL PROTECTED] GOAN MALE BASED IN WASHINGTON DC: 24 year old Goan male living in the Washington DC Area, USA is seeking fun loving Goan female for dating. Currently working on Masters. Interested females should send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] SEEKING A SUITABLE MATCH FOR A FRIEND: Wanted a suitable proposal for our Mangalorean friend, widow aged 40, fair complexion, very good-looking with one daughter who is 14 years old. For further information please contact through her email address: [EMAIL PROTECTED] SPINSTER, GOOD NATURED AND CARING: Proposal invited for 33 yrs, wheatish complexion, 5'4-1/2, Roman Catholic Goan Spinster, good natured, caring and hard working, Science graduate / PGCDA, employed in a private firm, from suitable well settled from educated RC Goan bachelors. Please communicate with details to : [EMAIL PROTECTED] SEEKING A SUITABLE MATCH: Fair-looking, beautiful and soft-spoken girl,
[Goanet] wildgoa bike ride (22 June)
Hello Wildgoa ! Now that the monsoons are here what better way to welcome them than with a Wildgoa bike ride! And the WildGoa club aims to do just that on 22 June, 2003. All the way upto Surla, past Kerim, Sanquelim past the Anjunem dam the bikers will climb up to Surla, Goa highest village. From there we will trek to the Ladke waterfalls. Be prepared for a splendid view of the countryside, and also watch out for colourful butterflies, rare snakes like the pit vipers, shieldtails?.and rain! The meeting point is outside O Coqueiro, Porvorim at 8am sharp. Participation fee is Rs 100 per person. Expect to be back by late afternoon.. All participation must be confirmed via email. Cheers, Neil n Harvey Southern Birdwing ## # 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 http://joingoanet.shorturl.com/ # # Please keep your discussion/tone polite, to reflect respect to others # ##
[Goanet-news]14 JUNE 2003: GOACOM DAILY NEWS CLIPPINGS
GOACOM DAILY NEWS CLIPPINGS 14 June 2003 FOUR SSC STUDENTS MOVE HC: Four SSC students have approached the Bombay High Court at Goa praying that the Goa Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education, Alto Betim, be directed to declare their reserved results immediately. The students argued that the decision of the Board to keep their results reserved was arbitrary and illegal since they had not violated any rules during the SSC examinations. (GT) DOUBTS OVER GOA AS PERMANENT IFFI VENUE: The Annual International Film Festival of India, which has until now remained a Caravan festival in keeping with the policy of spreading cine literacy all over the country, is to have a permanent home in the tourist seaside resort of Goa--a place ideal for carnivals--but film buffs including film societies, feel it is ill-suited for the purpose. (UNI report in NT) OVER-ENTHUSIASTIC COPS SUSPENDED: Two police constables manning a police control room van have been suspended for doing a la Mickky a few days ago. Police sources informed, that the duo who were manning a police control room van chased and manhandled a truck-driver, after the latter overtook them in a manner, which Pratap and Anil did not find very amusing. After the mauling, the vehicle driver complained to a BJP minister about the affair. The two were suspended last week and a departmental enquiry has been initiated against them. (H) TREES UPROOTED: Several trees were uprooted at many places in the state, following the incessant rains during last 24 hours. A huge tree fell on the house belonging to Mr Bruno Rodrigues of Santawaddo Betalbatim causing a loss of around Rs 80,000. Two trees were uprooted at Dramapur and Sirlim in South Goa. In Vasco, a coconut tree was uprooted and traffic was obstructed for few minutes. The major tragedy was averted when a tree fell on a house at St Cruz. Another tree fell on the wall of Kala Academy. In Pernem a huge tree fell on the cow shed belonging to Hanuman Shetgaonkar, causing damage to the shed. A mango tree fell on the electric wires at Ibrahmpur which disrupted power supply for few hours. (NT) REMANDED TO JUDICIAL CUSTODY: The four persons arrested by Colva police for committing theft in a hotel in Colva were produced before Judicial Magistrate First Class (JMFC), Margao and 14-day remand for judicial custody was sought. According to Colva police, the alleged accused Rajeshwar Nagraj, Mohamed Shakeel, both of Banglore , Shaik Yakub of Mumbai and Arun Sharma of Panjab, arrested last Thrursday night, will be handed over to Margao police to see their involvement in theft cases reported in Margao jurisdiction. (NT) CONTRACEPTIVE PILL SPARKS DEBATE: Introduction of the new emergency contraceptive pill (ECP) by the government, has created a flutter in a section of the medical fraternity. The very relevance of this pill has come under scrutiny, with doctors indicating that ECP was likely to promote pre-marital sex. As part of the family planning programme, the Goa government, in keeping with the national programme will soon be introducing the new ECP, which is to be taken within 72 hours of unprotected sex. (H) CANACONA PAYS DEARLY: As many as 1,155 persons from Canacona taluka were found to be infected with malaria between January 2000 and December 2002, as per the statistics provided by the Department of Health. Every year, the concerned authorities ritually blame the migrant labour force in Canacona as carriers of deadly malarial virus, that of vivex and falciparum. But a look at the civic hygiene maintained by the Canacona Municipal Council (CMC), the health department and the seven panchayats in the taluka suggests that the labourers are not the only culprits for the spread of the disease. (H) BUS ACCIDENT VICTIM SUCCUMBS: The number of dead persons in the accident to the ill fated bus at Chicalim has gone up to 5. An injured passenger, Prakash Surya Chari (64) of Shiroda succumbed to his injuries today at 1.30 pm. The deceased was admitted to Goa Medical College (GMC) Hospital, Bambolim. He had sustained injuries to his head and chest. (NT) JUDICIAL CUSTODY FOR MURDER: A labourer, Rajesh Janardhan Das, resident of Udipi, arrested in connection with the alleged murder of Malikarjun, has been remanded to 14-day judicial custody . The deceased and alleged accused were working at a construction site at Varca. (NT) BODY RECOVERED: The Maina Curtorim police on Sunday afternoon found a dead body of an unknown person at Sonsodo, in the hilly area. Police said that the person is aged about 45 years and was wearing a long blue pant and a white shirt. (NT) HOUSEWIFE SUCCUMBS TO BURN INJURIES: Renuka Shivanand Malgi (23), a housewife, resident of Mangor Hill, succumbed to her injuries at Goa Medical College (GMC) Hospital, Bambolim yesterday at 8.30 am. It is revealed that the deceased had suffered burns while lighting a stove on June 11 at 8.30 pm. The police
[Goanet] Manuel António Sousa the brave son of Mapuçá.
From our great cities of Mapuçá was born Manuel António Sousa who at a young age left for Mozambique and later pursued a career as a military person in the Portuguese army. His military achievements led the Portuguese government to bestow commendations on him. In 1960 the last Portuguese governor of EIP, Gen. Vassalo e Silva erected a statue on the outskirts of Mapuçá to honour our Goan son. Bharati troops arriving as pseudo liberators in 1961 destroyed this statue by bombing it, in what is to be the beginning of the eradication of Goan history. __ Yahoo! Plus - For a better Internet experience http://uk.promotions.yahoo.com/yplus/yoffer.html ## # 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 http://joingoanet.shorturl.com/ # # Please keep your discussion/tone polite, to reflect respect to others # ##
[Goanet] Ariosto... remembered in Muskaorem
In order to be a good priest and be of service to God and ones fellowbeings, one must first acquire and manifest the qualities of a realized being. Graduating through the curriculum of philosophy and theology are mere technical tiers preceding ordination. The greater challenge remains in graduating through the exercise of exerting compassion without let or prejudice. Such graduation is without a semester and demands a lifelong commitment. Forty-one years ago, when I was in Ariostos class, he exuded that quality of compassion. Four years later, when we were in the seminary together, nothing had diminished in that arena. In 1968, when I visited the Salesian Novitiate in Yercaud, Ariosto welcomed me with a compassionate hug, literally unaware that he was hugging a loser. (Earlier that summer, I had been denied admission into the Salesian order and while en route to joining the Benedictine monastery, I made an impromptu detour to visit my former seminarians one last time before confining myself to a life of solitude. Obviously, at the time, I had no reckoning that it wasnt proper protocol for a persona non grata to show up uninvited and in so doing, risk subjecting the psyche of the chosen ones to some damning influence!) In retrospect, the Salesians did me right by showing me the door while consoling me that God had much greater plans for me out there. It was a period in my life when my unstable soul was so fixated on Heavens limited quota of saints, that at times I could sense even God was beginning to feel discreetly uncomfortable. Eventually, I got the message that I was specifically cut for the canvas and not for the cloth. In the mid 70's, when I was deputed to attend Ariostos ordination on behalf of Joe Rodrigues (a mutual great friend and former member of the Salesian order), Ariosto mistook me for a priest -- dressed up as a Bohemian. And as he extended me his compassion, I took it as a benign sign that he and I reached the divine threshold within hours of each other, even though my arrival was via the material wastelands! And in the late 70's, when Ariosto visited the Bom Jesus Basilica art gallery where my paintings are on display, he took the time to recall with warmth our antiquated acquaintance. Today, a quarter century has slipped by since we last met. A current meeting, however, is neither mandated nor exigent in order to reassess or re-validate Ariostos compassionate predisposition. Some people change over time, others change the times they live in, and Freds post reminds us that good deeds come from the resources of goodwill and have a perpetual tendency to reincarnate in the wavelength of memory and gratitude. Dom Martin Message: 10 Date: Sun, 15 Jun 2003 14:48:10 +0530 (IST) From: Frederick Noronha (FN) [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [Goanet] Ariosto... remembered in Muskaorem Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Some days back, work took me to this small hamlet of Muskaorem. Ram Gaonkar (32) got talking about life in the village, how things had changed, for both better and in some ways worse. For this small hamlet in the village panchayat of Rivona, the growth of education in recent years has been a big boon for the villagers. Ram recalled, in particular, how Don Bosco's at nearby Sulcorna had brought education to a place where they earlier had to walk some 12 kms for schooling. Then he mentioned Ariosto Coelho, who was one of the builders of the Sulcorna school and allied institutions (they also have an agri-farm). It was quite a coincidence to note that the person he was taking about has been a long-time (if largely silent) Goanetter, and who's wife is an admin of Goanet. Ram, who is a Velip from the region (an aboriginal community that has long missed out on most of the fruits of 'development') recalled how he had a problem with his nose, and Ariosto took him to distant Panjim to get him cured. Wonder if Ariosto recalls this guy. It's a small world, and electronic communication is making it even smaller. FN ## # 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 http://joingoanet.shorturl.com/ # # Please keep your discussion/tone polite, to reflect respect to others # ##
[Goanet] 14 JUNE 2003: GOACOM DAILY NEWS CLIPPINGS
GOACOM DAILY NEWS CLIPPINGS 14 June 2003 FOUR SSC STUDENTS MOVE HC: Four SSC students have approached the Bombay High Court at Goa praying that the Goa Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education, Alto Betim, be directed to declare their reserved results immediately. The students argued that the decision of the Board to keep their results reserved was arbitrary and illegal since they had not violated any rules during the SSC examinations. (GT) DOUBTS OVER GOA AS PERMANENT IFFI VENUE: The Annual International Film Festival of India, which has until now remained a Caravan festival in keeping with the policy of spreading cine literacy all over the country, is to have a permanent home in the tourist seaside resort of Goa--a place ideal for carnivals--but film buffs including film societies, feel it is ill-suited for the purpose. (UNI report in NT) OVER-ENTHUSIASTIC COPS SUSPENDED: Two police constables manning a police control room van have been suspended for doing a la Mickky a few days ago. Police sources informed, that the duo who were manning a police control room van chased and manhandled a truck-driver, after the latter overtook them in a manner, which Pratap and Anil did not find very amusing. After the mauling, the vehicle driver complained to a BJP minister about the affair. The two were suspended last week and a departmental enquiry has been initiated against them. (H) TREES UPROOTED: Several trees were uprooted at many places in the state, following the incessant rains during last 24 hours. A huge tree fell on the house belonging to Mr Bruno Rodrigues of Santawaddo Betalbatim causing a loss of around Rs 80,000. Two trees were uprooted at Dramapur and Sirlim in South Goa. In Vasco, a coconut tree was uprooted and traffic was obstructed for few minutes. The major tragedy was averted when a tree fell on a house at St Cruz. Another tree fell on the wall of Kala Academy. In Pernem a huge tree fell on the cow shed belonging to Hanuman Shetgaonkar, causing damage to the shed. A mango tree fell on the electric wires at Ibrahmpur which disrupted power supply for few hours. (NT) REMANDED TO JUDICIAL CUSTODY: The four persons arrested by Colva police for committing theft in a hotel in Colva were produced before Judicial Magistrate First Class (JMFC), Margao and 14-day remand for judicial custody was sought. According to Colva police, the alleged accused Rajeshwar Nagraj, Mohamed Shakeel, both of Banglore , Shaik Yakub of Mumbai and Arun Sharma of Panjab, arrested last Thrursday night, will be handed over to Margao police to see their involvement in theft cases reported in Margao jurisdiction. (NT) CONTRACEPTIVE PILL SPARKS DEBATE: Introduction of the new emergency contraceptive pill (ECP) by the government, has created a flutter in a section of the medical fraternity. The very relevance of this pill has come under scrutiny, with doctors indicating that ECP was likely to promote pre-marital sex. As part of the family planning programme, the Goa government, in keeping with the national programme will soon be introducing the new ECP, which is to be taken within 72 hours of unprotected sex. (H) CANACONA PAYS DEARLY: As many as 1,155 persons from Canacona taluka were found to be infected with malaria between January 2000 and December 2002, as per the statistics provided by the Department of Health. Every year, the concerned authorities ritually blame the migrant labour force in Canacona as carriers of deadly malarial virus, that of vivex and falciparum. But a look at the civic hygiene maintained by the Canacona Municipal Council (CMC), the health department and the seven panchayats in the taluka suggests that the labourers are not the only culprits for the spread of the disease. (H) BUS ACCIDENT VICTIM SUCCUMBS: The number of dead persons in the accident to the ill fated bus at Chicalim has gone up to 5. An injured passenger, Prakash Surya Chari (64) of Shiroda succumbed to his injuries today at 1.30 pm. The deceased was admitted to Goa Medical College (GMC) Hospital, Bambolim. He had sustained injuries to his head and chest. (NT) JUDICIAL CUSTODY FOR MURDER: A labourer, Rajesh Janardhan Das, resident of Udipi, arrested in connection with the alleged murder of Malikarjun, has been remanded to 14-day judicial custody . The deceased and alleged accused were working at a construction site at Varca. (NT) BODY RECOVERED: The Maina Curtorim police on Sunday afternoon found a dead body of an unknown person at Sonsodo, in the hilly area. Police said that the person is aged about 45 years and was wearing a long blue pant and a white shirt. (NT) HOUSEWIFE SUCCUMBS TO BURN INJURIES: Renuka Shivanand Malgi (23), a housewife, resident of Mangor Hill, succumbed to her injuries at Goa Medical College (GMC) Hospital, Bambolim yesterday at 8.30 am. It is revealed that the deceased had suffered burns while lighting a stove on June 11 at 8.30 pm. The police
[Goanet] Re: RAFHAEL DE MAJORDA's TIATR TUKAI TENCH RAVTA due for cancellation
On Thu, 12 Jun 2003 05:09:26 +, rose d'costa [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Our ancestors are dead and gone. Crying and asking fellow goans to unite and work together for the betterment of all goans, but their cries are gone on deaf ears, we goans are deaf and dumb when it comes to truth and reality. we always want to criticise others not knowing what we are, which is wrong and always wrong. In general when we point out to someone of their mistakes we should always realize what we are, each and every individual has every right to live as he or she desires and it is not the duty of others to tell them what they should do. (advise is appreciated). we all goans should realize that when we put some articles on the net it is read by goans throughout the world, so please be a decent goan as not to wash other poople sins on net. When Mary Magdalene was about to be stoned Jesus said, those who have never sinned have the right to stone her. These were the wise words of our saviour Jesus Christ. Frank Fernandes From: anthony francis fernandes To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [Goanet] RAFHAEL DE MAJORDA's TIATR TUKAI TENCH RAVTA due for cancellation Date: 9 Jun 2003 13:59:49 - RAFHAEL DE MAJORDA's TIATR TUKAI TENCH RAVTA due for cancellation. Where all Konkani Tiatr Lovers in Kuwait were waiting to go for Konkani Taitr of Rafhael de Majorda's TUKAI TENCH RAVTA It is believed now that Tiatrist from Goa are not coming as Rafhael has failed to make arrangements to get them here. ## # 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 http://joingoanet.shorturl.com/ # # Please keep your discussion/tone polite, to reflect respect to others # ##
[Goanet] Re: Godfreyji's open letter to the President - Shree Delhi Award
On Thu, 12 Jun 2003 23:15:55 -0700 (PDT), ralph rau [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dear Godfrey Ji, Should the salutation not be Your Excellency rather than His Excellency ? I like the bit about awarding the women INR 1 lakh for rejecting marriage linked to dowry demands. But where is the need to confer honorific titles like Shree Delhi on their aspiring spouses. The press reports that there is no dearth of young men (not sure how many of them are gainfully employed and therefor really eligible young men) who have sought the hand of these brave (and now celebrated stars in their own right) damsels. To be honest I find Nisha quite attractive myself! We need to consider the consequences to these fair ladies of publicity seeking young bucks jumping on the already crowded band wagon of suitors. Talking about awarding titles like Shree Delhi to the spouse for life. We need to consider what happens to these titles if Nisha Sharma's husband to be decides tomorrow that she has become insufferable and intolerable as a wife. Will the husband loose his life time title of Shree Delhi upon divorce? Could you please re-draft your letter to the President of India after considering these aspects. Sincerely, RR [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [Goanet] BRAVERY AWARDS AGAINST DOWRY DEMANDS Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] 12th June,2003 To, President of India, Rashtrapati Bhavan New Delhi INDIA - His Excellency, You are aware that two young girls shook the nation by their bold and courageous act recently; NISHA SHARMA in New Delhi and later VIDYA BALASUBRAMANIAM in Mumbai. ## # 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 http://joingoanet.shorturl.com/ # # Please keep your discussion/tone polite, to reflect respect to others # ##
