[Goanet-News] OFFTOPIC: The guitar goes Konkani... again

2008-09-08 Thread Frederick [FN] Noronha * फ्रेडरिक नोरोन्या
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[Goanet-News] ORISSA: Hindutva's Violent History by Angana Chatterji

2008-09-08 Thread Goanet News
ORISSA : Hindutva's Violent History.by Angana Chatterji From Tehelka Magazine, Vol 5, Issue 35, Dated September 13, 2008 http://www.tehelka.com Hindutva's Violent History ANGANA CHATTERJI Anthropologist HINDUTVA'S PRODUCTION of culture and nation is often marked by savagery. On 23 August

[Goanet-News] REVIEW: Small State, big attitude (Rahul Srivastava)

2008-09-08 Thread Goanet News
Small State, big attitude RAHUL SRIVASTAVA Goa may be a backpacker's paradise. But it also has one of the most cosmopolitan and heady public spheres, thanks to an engaging acceptance of eccentrics, ideologues as well as classical minds. Photo: Paul Noronha Vibrant and colourful: No fake

[Goanet-News] REVIEW: Goa : Aparanta : Land Beyond End. Book Review (Hindu)

2008-09-08 Thread Goanet News
http://www.hindu.com/mag/2009/09/17/stories/2006061750030100.htm Many histories ZERIN ANKLESARIA The various strands of Goa's composite culture are all strung together here. Rich architectural heritage: The interior of a Goan home (Photo reproduced from the book). We tend to think of Goa as a

[Goanet] Diabetes care programme launched

2008-09-08 Thread Frederick Noronha
Sorry to sound skeptical, but what do the medical men of Goanet think of this? A number of health-initiatives in Goa these days have been supply-driven (attempts at universalising Hepatitis B vaccines, thyroid tests, knee-replacements MRI scans, HIV/AIDS approaches in treatment, etc ... which

[Goanet] Fined for speaking Konkani

2008-09-08 Thread J. Colaco jc
wrt the Freddy Fernandes post on this subject JC1: I am delighted to learn that Freddy benefited from Loyola High School, Margao. Loyola is a well known Jesuit institution like my alma mater St. Vincent's, Poona. Jesuits have done brilliant stuff for education in India and many other parts of

[Goanet] Fined for speaking Konkani

2008-09-08 Thread marshallmendonza
Selma wrote: I take it they weren't particularly effective at Loyola's, in teaching any language. Agnelo Fernandes wrote: I post this article as I am hurt with your statement and I am sure a lot of other Loyolites must be feeling the same. I am, what I am today, is because of Loyola and I am

Re: [Goanet] Ref: Fined for speaking Konkani

2008-09-08 Thread Carvalho
--- On Sun, 9/7/08, Freddy Fernandes [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I post this article as I nbsp;am hurt with your statement and I am sure a lot of other Loyolites must be feeling the same. I am, what I am today, is because of Loyola and I am proud of being a Loyolite, so once again I request

Re: [Goanet] Fined for speaking in Konkani

2008-09-08 Thread Naguesh Bhatcar
Albert, To me it appears that Goans should now be penalised for not speaking in Konkani in their homes! During my recent trip to Goa, I was astonished to see that Goans converse with their kids in English only!! So much so that Goan kids are now unable strike a conversation in Konkani! I

[Goanet] Fined for speaking Konkani in Goa Schools aug 2008

2008-09-08 Thread [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Help me understand that students are being fined for speaking konkani in 2008 or is this not correct as it appears from fellow readers that this is current. Melvyn Fernandes Thornton Heath England

Re: [Goanet] Fined for speaking Konkani

2008-09-08 Thread Gilbert Lawrence
This post is written with my tongue firmly implanted in my cheek. I have not been following this topic.  It is the weekend, so I decided to check this drawn out thread. With all this beating, I was intrigued.  Those in North America may have watched the nationally acclaimed stand-up comedian

Re: [Goanet] Imprensa Nacional

2008-09-08 Thread Frederick [FN] Noronha * फ्रेडरिक नोरोन्या
Yes. But it was a Portuguese parachute :-) FN 2008/9/6 Bernado Colaco [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Wow Rico, Great pictures of the Government Printing Press. Truly historical. Did the first Gutenberg land by parachute? BC

[Goanet] All aboard for a royal ride

2008-09-08 Thread Philip Thomas
Goa will never get a proper airport if the decision is left to local politicians. The centre knows that if India is to develop, it requires massive expenditure on infrastructure. India desperately needs to build roads, airports and portsPersonally, I would put a lot more trust in the

[Goanet] Daily Grook #211

2008-09-08 Thread Francis Rodrigues
DAILY GROOK #211 __ STAR'S WARS __ by Francis Rodrigues old obiwan kenobi ate too much cheese, from just one obi he became too obese! _ puns word-play of all kinds, if you read between the lines! _

[Goanet] Congratulations Lino Dourado! Another Goan published author!

2008-09-08 Thread Silviano Barbosa
Mogall Lino-Bab! Mhojim ununnit porbim, Lino-Bab! Tumchem poilench pustok,Aitaracheo Katkutleo uzvaddak ailem dekhun! Tumi anink oslim pustokam boroun amche Bhashechi udorgot korchi! Konknni mollar, Sahitya Akademy-cho puroskar tumkam favo zaumcho, oxi amchi ass zavun assa. Tumcho khalto

Re: [Goanet] O Dear Dears

2008-09-08 Thread Roland Francis
Augusto, I am sorely disappointed. For three reasons: 1) Your lack of comprehension. Please read my post. I did not say you, Miguel or anyone else was gay, wimpish or a transvestite. All I did was called the term 'dears' that. If there is any implication as you so erroneously inferred, it was

Re: [Goanet] O Dear Dears

2008-09-08 Thread Vidyadhar Gadgil
From: augusto pinto [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [Goanet] O Dear Dears In Goanet Digest, Vol 3, Issue 1140: Roland Francis [EMAIL PROTECTED] in the thread A Need To Soothe the Mind whilst responding to some comments made by Miguel Braganza, made the following brutish comments: One more

[Goanet] Press Note: GLOBAL GOANS KONKANI FORUM

2008-09-08 Thread Wilson Mazarello
GLOBAL GOANS KONKANI FORUM c/o Rhythm House, Below City Hospital ,Opp. Meenaxi Hotel, , Margao, Goa.403 601.Mob. 9822386579,

[Goanet] Keeping Faith

2008-09-08 Thread Ken Alice Brown
Hi Mr Fernandes I came across your email address when I googled Alfred D'Cruz. Do you know anything of Alfred D'Cruz? The reason I am asking is that I have recently started researching my Portuguese and Indian ancestors and I am not making much progress. My GG Grandmothers name was Kathleen

Re: [Goanet] Fw: State of affairs at GMC

2008-09-08 Thread Domnic Fernandes
http://www.goanet.org/post.php?name=Newslist=goanetinfo=2008-September/threadpost_id=080118 Unlike you, Dr. Cornel has written a lot of positive things about Goa and India. Goemkarank suttka mevlear sumar sat'te cheallis (47) vorsam bolanddlint torui tum tench pemprem vazoita ani tujea

[Goanet] Today 8th Sept. Goa DD Live Phone-in on Right to Information Act

2008-09-08 Thread Goa Desc
-- Do GOACAN a favour, circulate this email to your family members, relatives, neighbours and friends. Help others be BETTER INFORMED --

[Goanet] Goa's Parivar of Construction Orgies

2008-09-08 Thread soter
Goa's Parivar of Construction Orgies There seems to be no difference in the operations of the underworld and the unscrupulous builders in present day Goa. Gullible goans who have the experience of being ensnared by builders will be in a better position to narrate their horrendous experiences

[Goanet] Ref: Fined for Speaking Konkani

2008-09-08 Thread Freddy Fernandes
In response toMessage: 10Date: Sun, 7 Sep 2008 10:50:15 -0700 (PDT)From: Carvalho lt;[EMAIL PROTECTED]gt;Subject: Re: [Goanet] Ref: Fined for speaking KonkaniTo: Goa's premiere mailing list, estb. 1994!lt;goanet@lists.goanet.orggt;Message-ID: lt;[EMAIL PROTECTED]gt;Content-Type: text/plain;

[Goanet] The Right Move II on DD Panaji on Thurday September 11 2008 at 6.00pm

2008-09-08 Thread SHRIKANT BARVE
The Right Move program will be telecast on DD Panaji on Thursday 11 Sep at 6.00 to 6.30 pm. Praticipants Shrikant Barve Convener:The Right Move II-Career in Sports, Arjun Halarnkar, Program Manager:International Centre Goa, Sanjay Barve, Secretary: Taleigao Chess Academy and Pravin Sabnis.

Re: [Goanet] [Goanet-News] Goa news for September 8, 2008

2008-09-08 Thread Custodio Rodrigues
        Dear Goanet-News, Thank u very much for sending me everyday Goa news. May god bless u. It gives me lot of information of my country goa and other news also, thank u once again.   custodio rodrigues                   --- On Mon, 9/8/08, Goanet News Service [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From:

[Goanet] JOINT-VENTURE WITH THE GOA BASED GKB OPHTHALMICS PRIME GROUP

2008-09-08 Thread Parvish Kamat
CAPTION: Agreement signed in the presence of Mr. K. G. Gupta, CEO GKB - Prime Group, Mr. Vikram Gupta, Director, GKB - Prime Group, Mr. Gaurav Gupta, Director, GKB - Prime Group, Mr. Antoni Olivella Cunill, CEO, Indo S.A., Spain and Mr. Ignasi Mira Figueras, Director, Indo S.A., Spain THE

Re: [Goanet] Roadmap to make Goa 'first world' State

2008-09-08 Thread floriano
ROADMAP TO MAKE GOA 'FIRST WORLD' STATE [Even as educationists, teachers, students and generally those interested are busy debating whether the proposal to convert Goa University into a Central University should be accepted or not, Goa's Higher Education Icon, Fr. Romualdo De Souza, SJ,

[Goanet] English useage.

2008-09-08 Thread eric pinto
I consider it an affliction. A small minority cannot afford the price - isolation.  I invite gentle debate.    eric.

[Goanet] Perils of training amidst residential localities

2008-09-08 Thread Philip Thomas
Plane crashes into Hyderabad residential area http://news.in.msn.com/national/article.aspx?cp-documentid=1662327 Hyderabad: A trainee pilot and an instructor were killed when a small aircraft crashed on to a residential area of the city Monday. The mishap took place in Sanathnagar neighbourhood

[Goanet] 'Goa's corruption level alarming'

2008-09-08 Thread D'Souza, Avelino
'Goa's corruption level alarming' 8 Sep 2008, 0512 hrs IST,TNN PANAJI: Goa has an 'alarming' level of corruption, finds a study involving below poverty level families vis-à-vis their access to public services. The state rubs shoulders with Nagaland among smaller states and Union territories,

[Goanet] Kan Konnache? Whose Ears?

2008-09-08 Thread Edward Verdes
Kan Konnache? Whose Ears Goemkars Sogleank Monte Saibinnichea festachim porbim, Here is one Konkani song...Kan Konnache? (Whose Ears?) sung by Melody King..Alfred Rose. This is one of the memorable song of Alfred Rose which he sang for his Musical Show 2. This song I dedicate to my Maim on

[Goanet] MICKKY FORCED TO TAKE STAND ON ROMI KONKNNI

2008-09-08 Thread renebarreto
http://www.radiogoa.net/ From Joel D Souza - Goacom.com - NEWS MICKKY FORCED TO TAKE STAND ON ROMI KONKNNI MARGAO: When Tourism Minister came on stage at the Ravindra Bhavan, on September 7, he must have expected bouquets for an act of philanthropy he had just performed. Instead, the

Re: [Goanet] O Dear Dears

2008-09-08 Thread Carvalho
--- On Sun, 9/7/08, augusto pinto [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: augusto pinto [EMAIL PROTECTED] And BTW Roland, I happen to be married, and if you ever think I'm wimpish just make sure you never come close to my fists. Cheers Augusto -- Let me first

[Goanet] Fluid Borders - Multimedia Presentation

2008-09-08 Thread Gasper D'souza
Hello! What happens when you put a bunch of 20 odd students from 2 cultures, not knowing each other's languages, in one space, for one day? On September 6, a group of university students and professors from Nara, Japan got together with students of Goa University for a day-long cross-cultural

[Goanet] O Dear Dears

2008-09-08 Thread Cecil Pinto
Augusto Pinto wrote: When addressing large audiences in letters to newspapers or Internet mailing-lists, what should the salutation be? Should it be 'Dear Messieurs and Mesdames' or 'Dear Ladies and Gentlemen' or 'Dear Readers? I find these too archaic and stilted. -- Maybe: Brethren

[Goanet] Porbim!

2008-09-08 Thread Domnic Fernandes
Mogall Lino-bab, Tumchem poilench pustok “Aitaracheo Katkutleo” xhapun bhair sorlem dekun amchim ununit porbim. Aiz amkam dupott khuxealkai – tujea pustokache ugddapnnemchi ani Saibinn Maimchea zolmanchea disachi. Magtam Saibinn Maien tujea vavrar bhesanv ghalunk ani tuka adhar dhivnk

[Goanet] Goa Sudharop: Reading workshop

2008-09-08 Thread George Pinto
Below is a synopsis of the Goa Sudharop sponsored workshop Reading With Kids conducted for approximately 40 parents at the Hospicio Hospital, Child Development Clinic of the Pediatric Dept, Goa, on 29th August, 2008 from 3-6pm. This workshop was conducted consistent with Goa Sudharop's 2008

[Goanet] Pilgaonkars return to their roots during Ganesh

2008-09-08 Thread samir umarye
-- Samir Umarye BICHOLIM SEPT 8: If nuclear families have had a separate existence from their clan, Ganesh Chaturthi is an occasion for them to return to their roots for a few days. The age old tradition of celebrating five days ganesh festival by Prabhugaonkar family from Gaonkarwada Pilgao

[Goanet] Levitating Enclosures, Procellous Washes and Shunted Wagons

2008-09-08 Thread Venantius Pinto
(The following piece appeared in the Fall 2007 issue of Dekh, the magazine of Casa de Goa, Lisbon) Levitating Enclosures, Procellous Washes and Shunted Wagons Venantius J Pinto Chintlelem ghodlelem zalear mellelim ghora ietelim aslim. If our thoughts were to be realized the dead would return

Re: [Goanet] O Dear Dears

2008-09-08 Thread Venantius Pinto
Dear Augusto, I heard from an armyman of superb wit--he was with the Signals, now deceased (who took on the Central govt as a cadet at Khadakvasla -- unheard of) that in the mess one would hear Messieurs and Mesdames (Mess Dames). Presumably this tickled some of our as yet not so Anglicized

[Goanet] SC refuses to prosecute M F Husain

2008-09-08 Thread marshallmendonza
Monday, September 08, 2008 SC refuses to prosecute M F Husain There are many such pictures, paintings and sculptures and some of them are in temples also, a Bench headed by Chief Justice K G Balakrishnan said, dismissing a petition New Delhi: Noted painter M F Husain today got a major relief

Re: [Goanet] 'Goa's corruption level alarming'

2008-09-08 Thread Alfred de Tavares
Aiz amchea Goyant fokot lóz ghaztá... There was time when I could, most eminently, claim: I am proud to be Goan... Alás, the justification for that claim has sadly evanesced... replacing that worthy pride with stinking shame... Alfred de Tavares Date: Mon, 8 Sep 2008 13:05:49 +0300

[Goanet] [EMAIL PROTECTED] : Re: Roadmap to make Goa 'first world' State

2008-09-08 Thread Goanet Reformat
Dears, Having worked at the Goa University, reporting directly to the Registrar and Vice Chancellor although I was really a very Junior officer in 1991, and having experienced almost all that makes the Goa University what it is [not as bad as its acronym, GU, would sound to a Konkani speaking

[Goanet] LIFE LEASE HOUSING PROJECT INFORMATION MEETINGS FOR THE GOAN AND INDO CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY

2008-09-08 Thread renebarreto
Friends ! I believe that this is a GREAT project and needs the support / participation of the Global Goan Community. rene barreto WORLD ALLIANCE OF GOAN ASSOCIATIONS http://worldgoan.blogspot.com/

[Goanet] [EMAIL PROTECTED] : LIFE LEASE HOUSING PROJECT INFORMATION MEETINGS FOR THE GOAN AND INDO CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY

2008-09-08 Thread Goanet Reformat
Hi Rene! Indeed! it is interesting. Looking forward for further details Thanks Wilson Coelho [MODERATION NOTE: Pls trim the earlier message before replying to it.]

[Goanet] Sebastian Borges [EMAIL PROTECTED] : Glimpses of Konknni

2008-09-08 Thread Goanet Reformat
-- Forwarded message -- From: Sebastian Borges [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: fausto dacosta [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Mon, 8 Sep 2008 05:02:08 -0700 (PDT) Subject: Glimpses of Konknni Dear friends, The article, Glimpses of Konknni in Roman script by Fr. Pratap Naik, though

[Goanet] Basilica of the National Shrine of The Immaculate Conception In Washington, DC.

2008-09-08 Thread renebarreto
Dear GOA Members Friends: Below is the schedule for the ‘Our Lady of Good HealthVailankanni’ Pilgrimage on Saturday, September 13th, 2008 at theBasilica of the National Shrine of The Immaculate Conception In Washington, DC.

[Goanet] [EMAIL PROTECTED] : Re: REVIEW: Small State, big attitude (Rahul Srivastava)

2008-09-08 Thread Goanet Reformat
I'm a bit baffled. What book is being reviewed? Is the title quot;Small State, big attitudequot;? Is Rahul Srivastava the reviewer, or the author? Who published the book? How many pages does it have? Is it in hardcover or paperback, what is the price? [MODERATION REPLY: The entire article is

Re: [Goanet] Of Language, Script and Panic. by Tomazinho Cardoz

2008-09-08 Thread Sebastian Borges
Dear friends, In his article which appeared on GT of 03/09 at pg. 5, Tomazinho Cardoso accuses his adversaries of levelling unfounded allegations against the protagonists of Konkani in Roman script. But all he has done is giving false dates of events *_with which he was

[Goanet] GOACAN seeks extension of time to respond to Land Development Building Construction Regulation

2008-09-08 Thread Goa Desc
-- Do GOACAN a favour, circulate this email to your family members, relatives, neighbours and friends. Help others be BETTER INFORMED --

Re: [Goanet] Tarvottis and Asiatic hospital London

2008-09-08 Thread Carvalho
--- On Thu, 9/4/08, Dr. U. G. Barad [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: My response: Give me your contact address to post the details, and also give me your contact phone numbers (land and mobile) to further inform you more on the subject. - I'm sorry Barad

[Goanet] Goanet on Facebook...

2008-09-08 Thread Frederick [FN] Noronha * फ्रेडरिक नोरोन्या
Take a look: http://www.new.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2417909530ref=share -- FN * Independent Journalist http://fn.goa-india.org Blog: http://fredericknoronha.wordpress.com Tech links from South Asia: http://twitter.com/fn

[Goanet] Goa news for September 9, 2008

2008-09-08 Thread Goanet News Service
Goa News from Google News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** Hotel Leela launches floating casino in Goa, stk up - Moneycontrol.com [18 hours ago] The company is launching floating casino in Goa. It will contribute Rs 25 crore revenues in first

[Goanet] St Estevam turns Ganeshotsav into harmony initiative

2008-09-08 Thread Vidyadhar Gadgil
Herald, 7 Sep 2008 St Estevam turns Ganeshotsav into harmony initiative HERALD CORRESPONDENT ST ESTEVAM, SEPT 7 - The picturesque island of St Estevam, just two km from Marcel, took a giant step for communal harmony, when Parish Priest of the St Estevam church was the chief guest for the

[Goanet] WORLD GOA DAY - GERMANY - 2008

2008-09-08 Thread renebarreto
888 WORLD GOA DAY - GERMANY 888 Hallo Rene, On the occasion of World Goa Day ,we here in Germany had a Konkani

Re: [Goanet] Tarvottis and Asiatic hospital London

2008-09-08 Thread Roland Francis
Very interesting, from the Cambridge University Press. Read the entire article, not just the abstract. http://journals.cambridge.org/action/displayAbstract?aid=535352# Roland Francis Toronto +1 (416) 453.3371

Re: [Goanet] Porbim!

2008-09-08 Thread lino dourado
Bab Domnic,   Tumchea movall utramni dil'lim porbim pavlim. Dev Borem Korum   Lino Dourado 9765675610 --- On Mon, 9/8/08, Domnic Fernandes [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Mogall Lino-bab, Tumchem poilench pustok “Aitaracheo Katkutleo” xhapun bhair sorlem dekun amchim ununit porbim. Aiz amkam

[Goanet] Oh Dear Parrikar

2008-09-08 Thread Sandeep Heble
A couple of days back, I found myself in a serious predicament over a simple problem. My shoe soles had given way and I wanted to ask my maid to get them stitched by a cobbler who lives next door to her house. My maid does not understand Hindi or English and I converse with her strictly in

Re: [Goanet] Roadmap to make Goa 'first world' State

2008-09-08 Thread Gabriel de Figueiredo
Florian-bab, First step towards making Goa a 'first-world' state is to curb the corruption - and from my point of view, it starts with the people. Educate them enough to create a stink should they be requested for a bribe, or, should the work which is expected to be completed in a reasonable

[Goanet] Deciding on airport(s') viability

2008-09-08 Thread Philip Thomas
Airport zone Facilities: Big opportunity for developers http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/2008/09/08/stories/2008090850760600.htm Internationally, airports offer more than core aviation services. They are centres of hospitality, retail spaces, and even sometimes function as alternative central

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