[Goanet] Withdraw the case 'if you intend to live in Goa' .. a threat to German mother by a Babush friend

Threats to girl’s mom Panaji: The German woman who filed a police complaint against Rohit Monserrate was allegedly threatened by a friend of the education minister. The woman alleges that a woman known to her visited her home on Monday and said she was a friend of the minister. She advised the

[Goanet] Monserate accuses police of framing him - NEED GOA BANDH

http://newstodaynet.com/newsindex.php?id=11416%20&%20section=5 News Today, Oct 15 Goa's beleaguered Education Minister Atanasio Monserratte, who has been booked for allegedly aiding his son to sexually harass a German teenaged girl, on Wedneasday accused the police of framing him and demanded an im

[Goanet] For misinformed Anglo Indian

Hi Mario, Nanny Governments in the USA and across Western Europe have corrupted many segments of society.  What started as a "Safety Net", is now a "Right". As a "Right" there are no restrictions, individual, family or social responsibilities or a quid pro quo.  To tell you this is to "preach t

[Goanet] Do we see Sunshine or Darkness in Goa?

I wish Aires & Prajal speedy recovery This is the second brutal incident done by hired goons of Goan Politician(s) - thug. First it was Rajan Narayan and now it's on Aires & Prajal. Thank God Rajan managed to come out of the deadly death trap which was set for him. In Goa, even such cases are

[Goanet] Litterateur Manohar Hiraba Sardesai no more

Litterateur Manohar Hiraba Sardesai no more PANAJI (15Oct08) - The noted Goan Marathi litterateur Manohar Hiraba Sardessai passed away Tuesday midnight. He was 89. Sardessai was also an educationist, founder of Progress High School, Panaji, and had held the post of director of Education. He

[Goanet] GOACAN condemns murdous assault on social activists and calls for people to get organised.

-- Do GOACAN a favour, circulate this email to your family members, relatives, neighbours and friends.Help others be better informed -

[Goanet] Hindu Threat to Christians - Convert or Flee - NYTimes.com

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/10/13/world/asia/13india.html?em I am disgusted. rubygoes

[Goanet] Bangalore Church Fire NOT caused due to short circuit

Attack on churches continue First Published: 01:49 IST(14/10/2008) Last Updated: 01:51 IST(14/10/2008) After nationwide protests over the attacks on churches, it seems miscreants have changed their style of functioning. The St Antony's church authorities in Karnataka claimed that a fire - cau

Re: [Goanet] On wells_question

Dear Alfred, Thanks for sharing two more wells to look 'into.' Sou obrigado. Who else but you would in such a memorial manner "and remember the awe that their well struck us with." Narcissus? Meu Deus. Esta fora de moda. Lembrancas a sua familia. venantius (excerpted) From: Alfred de Tavares <[E

Re: [Goanet] In celebration of the Bush legacy

marlon menezes wrote: > I think it is time we set aside our petty differences and speak with a common > voice. > If conservatives like us cant agree in public, the socialists will surely > exploit this to > their advantage. With this in mind, let me reiterate what we agree upon with > the Bush

[Goanet] Aravind Adiga wins Man Booker Prize with The White Tiger - Times Online

http://entertainment.timesonline.co.uk/tol/arts_and_entertainment/books/arti cle4944850.ece And the winner is... rubygoes

Re: [Goanet] The goonda minister should resign immediately or else..

On Tue, Oct 14, 2008 at 11:29 AM, Venantius Pinto <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > If the parents, > Babush and Jennifer, know it is really their son, then instead of saving him > blindly — at the very least they should tie him to a coconut tree, pour sur > (toddy) over him, and invite Goans to watch.

Re: [Goanet] The Intriguing Trial of Monserrate?

tony martin wrote: > Monserate may be a Narkasur. I don't know him personally. I only have > a fair idea about politics, politicians and their priorities. But in a > civil society, and in the present case, it is unfair that he should be > tried by the media, by netizens, by citizens and by everyon

Re: [Goanet] The Intriguing Trial of Monserrate?

2008/10/14 tony martin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > When tempers are frayed all around perhaps many will not choose to > see (in the > light of Rohit's misdemeanor) > Tony Martin. > Freelance Writer, Author > Dubai, UAE RESPONSE: You call a rape and sexual mole

[Goanet] ALEXYZ Daily Cartoon (15Oct08)

With activists Aires and Prajal in hospital after being attacked in Panjim "UTTGOYKARA!! It may be your turn next!!!" To enjoy the visual cartoon please visit: www.alexyztoons.com Site sponsored by www.goasudharop.org

[Goanet] STATE OF ANARCHY IN GOA??

In a dramatic turn of events on Monday, 13th October, 2008 at 2230 hrs at the Hotel Ashoka, behind the Panaji Post office, fire-brand social activist spokesperson of "Utt Goenkara" Mr Aires Rodrigues Adv hailing from Ribandar, Tiswadi, this time round found the tables turned against him. It wa

[Goanet] Power hungry Parrikar needs a kick on his back side

Reports say that power-hungry, and shameless Parrikar is going soft on Monserrate while blaming the govt. Apparently, he is already salivating because if Monserrate is thrown out of the cabinet, BJP will pick him up and make a bid for the govt. Shame on you Manohar Parrikar. The Goan people know y

[Goanet] Garbage issue in Goa

Garbage seems to be an issue of utmost concern in Goa.  Now with the season about to start, there will be heaps of garbage.  In certain areas, there are  plastic bags etc. are littered all along the roadside.   Can anyone suggest an urgent solution?   Bernice Pereira , Did you kno

[Goanet] Random thoughts about the violent assault of Aires and Prajal.

Dears, I feel compelled to take a break from my present work load and strongly condemn the violence perpetrated against Prajal Sakhardande and Aires Rodrigues. We should be thankful for small mercies that Rajan Parrikar was not assaulted while he was in Goa. Oh he was so close to trouble from the

Re: [Goanet] Kandhamal violence-is it communal?

2008/10/14 Santosh Helekar <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > --- On Mon, 10/13/08, Gabe Menezes < s > > Please see the following link for context: > > I know that everybody is biased in one way or another but it is important to > know the whole truth about any situation. The assertion below that there is >

[Goanet] Press Release about Bangalore Church on Fire

Bangalore Church was set fire by miscreants On 13 Oct 2008 early morning at 1am Attack on St Anthony Catholic Church at Yedavanahalli village in Attibele, near Hosur, in Bangalore Urban district, was carried out despite the presence of two police constables outside and the church was set fire. Po

Re: [Goanet] Right is Might

Pravin,   Will Goa Bandh be an appropriate action against the Police and the Government?   Can any Goanetter forward the sequence of Events during and after the incident on 13th night?   At what time Panjim Police arrived on the scene of the incident i.e. Ashok Bar & Restaurant?   We need to kno

[Goanet] Reformat: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Ref: Funds for social Causes in Goa. Vis-a-vis attack on

In response to: Beny Pereira [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [Goanet] Funds social Causes in Goa. Vis-a-vis attack on Aires Rodrigues Hi Benny, Very good suggestion indeed, but beware, next thing we know s that, Manohar Parrikar might be labeling us as financers of Naxalites Mog assum Freddy Agn

[Goanet] [EMAIL PROTECTED] The Global Indian: October issue

NEWS YOU CAN USE: Many of us NRIs feel guilty of neglecting our parents in India. In the old age, their health is of concern. always used to feel guilty of not being able to help my mother during her illness, living in the UK. Thankfully now I am able to provide her the best medical care that too

[Goanet] Fwd: Letter to the Editor (Babush's Image)

-- Forwarded message -- From: Arwin Mesquita <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: 2008/10/14 Subject: Letter to the Editor To: [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTE

[Goanet] Candle-light Vigil in Taleigao to protest assault

*Citizens of Taleigao hold candle-light vigil to protest assault on activists* The citizens of Taleigao were joined by Goans from across the state in a candle-light vigil to express solidarity with, and condemn the brutal assaults on the social activists Aires Rodrigues and Prajal Sakardande. Aro

[Goanet] Goa news for October 15, 2008

Goa News from Google News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** Neglect case: Goa govt gets tough with Scarlett\'s mother - Sify [Oct 11, 2008] Panaji: The Goa government appears to be pushing the pedal hard in the case of neglect filed against decease

[Goanet] The Intriguing Trial of Monserrate?

When tempers are frayed all around perhaps many will not choose to see reason in my views and may even view me as an antagonist of a civil society. So let me first make it clear at the outset that I don't seek to give any clean chit to anybody, least of all to Monserrate and his son Rohit. After al

[Goanet] Goanet] The goonda minister should resign immediately or else..

Thank you Gabe, And what if he is a real culprit behind the brutal attack? And so long as he stays a minister, don't you think he will meddle with the investigation with his influence & powers as a minister? Hence, I also said, he should step down pending investigation As for Aires, yes, I re

[Goanet] Govt. should provide security to Aires Rodrigues etc

Govt. should provide security to Aires Rodrigues etc Filinging complaints against mighty ministers etc e.g. Education Minister Heath Minister Advocate General Ministers wife, son etc Now some one please tell me, who will have such guts to file complaints against such mighty ministers? Who else

Re: [Goanet] Kandhamal violence-is it communal?

--- On Mon, 10/13/08, Gabe Menezes <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > QUESTION: Are you calling my assertions as being partisan? > I have to go through all your posts on this issue to determine whether any of them are partisan. But here is an example of a partisan statement: "COMMENT: My commiserati

Re: [Goanet] The goonda minister should resign immediately or else..

Gabe, every passionate Goan should hear your words about Catholic Goan customs. We as a people have lost passion. We have become so emasculated that perhaps only a few of us know that we have balls. If the parents, Babush and Jennifer, know it is really their son, then instead of saving him blindly

[Goanet] Article by Wilmix

For Kind Favour of publicity, Wilmix. --- Amendment to the Official language Act 1986, is the “acid test” for sincerity. Shri Digamber Kamat along with his present co-alition Government and the vast majority of his M.L.A s and p

Re: [Goanet] What To Do In Falling Markets - III

Date: Sun, 12 Oct 2008 17:04:58 -0700 (PDT) From: Mervyn Lobo <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > BTW, Gold is hitting record prices in currencies other than US dollars. Life is good. > Mario observes: > "Other than US dollars???" Good one, Mervyn. > Doesn't this mean that the US$ is hitting record prices rela

Re: [Goanet] Lawlessness in India

Date: Tue, 14 Oct 2008 03:13:57 -0700 (PDT) From: Carvalho <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > A crumbling world-wide economic situation. A predicted water and food supply shortage. 1 billion people and growing. This is a cauldron of disaster. > Mario responds: > Come now, mon cherie, you are beginning to sound

[Goanet] In celebration of the Bush legacy

Date: Mon, 13 Oct 2008 21:03:19 -0700 (PDT) From: marlon menezes <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > I think it is time we set aside our petty differences and speak with a common voice. If conservatives like us cant agree in public, > Mario responds: > You must belong to the same school of conservatism as

[Goanet] The goonda minister should resign immediately or else..

Hi All, One must remember that minsters or MLAs, once elected think that they are above the law (no matter which party they belong to).  They NEVER seem to understand that they are elected to SERVE, not command. These ministers or MLAs think that the Police are THEIR servants, which is not true.

[Goanet] Goa minister's son charged with raping 14-yr-old

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Goa/Goa_ministers_son_charged_with_rape_activist_assaulted/articleshow/3594722.cms Goa minister's son charged with raping 14-yr-old 14 Oct 2008, 1710 hrs IST,PTI PANAJI: The elder son of Goa minister Atanasio Monseratte has been charged with raping a minor Germ

Re: [Goanet] FINANCIAL OR MORAL MELTDOWN

Averthan D'Souza wrote: > > What needs to be debated is the nature and the extent of regulations > which need to be put in place in order to ensure that Social Justice > prevails. > Mario responds: > Averthan, > If you have some notion of social justice, you are free to follow that in your perso

[Goanet] Kandhamal violence-is it communal?

1.S Gurumurthy says in his article on the Kandhamal violence that it was not against christians but between Kandhas and Panas. Refer below what the Chief Minister of Orissa who is a partner in the coalition government with BJP has to say in an interview with Barkha Dutt of NDTV Bajrang Dal is a

[Goanet] Goa Minister's son charged, Attack on Aires Rodrigues

It is indeed a sad day for Goa. Unfortunately the culture of Delhi - where nothing is leagal and voices that object to the illegalities are silenced. The Supreme Court had to step in several times Sou Motu to ensure that the law of the land prevails - is setting in. I believe that Sprertende

[Goanet] poperty_POPERTY_ZAI__property

British Cemetery Pics http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk8/1735261602/sizes/l/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk8/1734411797/sizes/l/ Quote: [Goanet] poperty_POPERTY_ZAI__property Venantius Pinto venantius.pinto at gmail.com Mon Oct 13 16:00:29 PDT 2008 >From Goaclips: A corner of a

[Goanet] [EMAIL PROTECTED] The Global Indian: October issue

NEWS YOU CAN USE: Many of us NRIs feel guilty of neglecting our parents in India. In the old age, their health is of concern. always used to feel guilty of not being able to help my mother during her illness, living in the UK. Thankfully now I am able to provide her the best medical care that too

Re: [Goanet] ATTENTION ALL ACTIVISTS

2008/10/14 Gabriel de Figueiredo <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > I don't like that idea - might be OK for the US, but not OK elsewhere. > > Remember - those who live by the sword, will die by the sword. There have > been cases where the owner's gun was used to harm/kill the owner. Violence > begets viol

[Goanet] Deplore horrendous dastardly attack on Prajal Sakhardande, Aires Rodrigues

I, most forcefully deplore the horrendous dastardly attack on my friend, Aires Rodrigues and his co-activist Prajal Sakhardande. This creates a chilling de jávù effect: the equally brutal waylaying and beating up of another courageous friend, Rajan Narayan. If Goa and Goans cannot or will n

[Goanet] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Re: Prajal Sakhardande, Aires Rodrigues assaulted, hospitalised.

[MODERATOR'S NOTE: Please trim the earlier message before reposting to Goanet.] Dear friends, It is with a sense of shock, outrage and immense sadness that I learned of the attack on Aires and Prajal. It is not enough for us to protect=A0tourists; we must protect our own people from this type of

Re: [Goanet] Minister behind my attack: Rodrigues

> > The Minister, however, denied the allegations levelled against him.> > "I > > am already going through deep trouble. Why would I think of attacking> the > > complainant and become the obvious suspect. This is the handiwork of> a > > political mastermind," Monseratte told PTI. >Avelino Us

[Goanet] GOAN WELFARE SOCIETY - KUWAIT FELICITATES SSC TOP RANKERS IN GOA

GWS - Kuwait felicitates SSC Top-Rankers The Goan Welfare Society – Kuwiat, in coordination with the Lions Club of Loutolim, organized the Awards presentation ceremony, on the 4th of October, 2008, in the premises of the Loyola High School, Margao-Goa, to felicitate and honour, the two top r

[Goanet] Internet -'good for the brain'

 http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/7667610.stm   For middle aged and older people at least, using the internet helps boost brain power, research suggests. A University of California Los Angeles team found searching the web stimulates centres in the brain that control decision-making and complex

[Goanet] Right is Might

Tonight (14 October) nearly two hundred honest, law abiding citizens came to Taleigao Church Square for a candlelight vigil... Wendell Rodricks, Maria Arora Couto, Geraldine Fernandes, Anand Madgavkar, Cecil Pinto, Isabel Vas, Reboni Saha, Leroy Veloso, Jason, Albertina  and so many others gather

[Goanet] ATTENTION ALL ACTIVISTS !

Is someone advising Goans to become "Naxalites"??? I read some demand for supply of guns/handguns from NRIs !!      Maybe our Goan "FOZNE" will serve better and cheaper.   But please dont fire them here on Goanet.  ( ;<)) Cheers, Goencho nadd

[Goanet] Sack Education Minister Monserratte

Sack the Education Minister Atanasion Monserratte for attacking Adv. Aires. The minister is born goonda. We don't know how many people he attacked & killed? Like father like son. His son has raped a minor & that too a foreigner. Now the police is searching his son. After some days the minister

[Goanet] CICH condemns attack on Aires and Prajal

Citizens' Initiatives for Communal Harmony (CICH) unequivocally condemns the attack on social activists Prajal Sakhardande and Aires Rodrigues. CICH has remarked that when committed activists, who are raising important social issues, are attacked in such dastardly fashion, it augurs badly for democ

[Goanet] Aires Rodrigues

14 Oct: 2 pm UK time. I managed to call Aires in the hospital and he appeared to be in reasonable spirits considering his ordeal. Evidently during the attack he fled to the restaurant's toilet and managed to lock himself in. The goons thrashed the restaurant before leaving. Eddie Fernand

Re: [Goanet] ATTENTION ALL ACTIVISTS

Hi Samir, Just to draw a tangential but relevant parallel, the White Settlers in Kenya thought they could arm themselves against the Mau Mau, by bulking up on the ammunition. Unfortunately, the Mau Mau stole their guns and attacked them with their own fire-arms. I can see something similar happe

Re: [Goanet] ATTENTION ALL ACTIVISTS

That reminds me... When I was working at the Brazilian Naval Commission in Europe in the 80s, a newly-appointed Brazilian officer arrived and, as I was told some time later, carried a gun on his person (as he used to in Brazil) for a few days until he was desisted from doing so by his superior,

[Goanet] Catholic violence in Goa (attack on Aires)

Marlon Menezes wrote: I am very sad to hear about this attack on Aires. I guess such violence in Goa is ok so long as it is initiated by Catholics. If I recall correctly, similar violence was threatened on legitimate business entities during the Da Vinci Code saga in Goa. Comment: Violence of a

[Goanet] GOAN WELFARE SOCIETY - KUWAIT ANNUAL GENERAL BODY MEETING

Goan Welfare Society Annual Meeting The Annual General body Meeting of the Goan Welfare Society, will be held on Friday, 24th October, 2008 from 11.00 am onwards at Carlton Tower Hotel, to transact the following business: 1) -To adopt the amendments to the Memorandum of Association of the

Re: [Goanet] The goonda minister should resign immediately or else..

2008/10/14 JoeGoaUk <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > The goonda minister should resign immediately or else.. > > The brutal attack in Panjim > The minister who is the main suspect or of whom evry body talked about > should step down immediately (on moral grounds or pending invetigation). RESPONSE: With a

Re: [Goanet] ATTENTION ALL ACTIVISTS

Lady I dont know which world you are living in. Civilians are allowed to arm in India in self-defence if they can show there is a threat to their lives. Yes, we need arrests in India, but tell me will you give your fingers to Aires? What is the point of arrest after the damage is done? One needs

[Goanet] GGRM condemns violent assault on activists

The Ganv Ghor Rakhon Manch (GGRM) strongly condemns the violent and cowardly attack mounted on activists Aires Rodrigues and Prajal Sakhardande on the night of 0ctoer 13 2008. The GGRM would like to draw to the attention of the Goan people and media that this attack has brought the attacks on Go

[Goanet] Is there a govt. in Goa?

It is absolutely sickening that there is no statement either from Digambar or Parrikar about the brutal attack on Aires and Prajal. Is there a govt. in Goa or is Digambar waiting for orders from Sonia? I mean after all the wads of money are counted, he has to bloody govern, or else leave the kode

Re: [Goanet] Endgame: Goa's final descent into darkness

Rajan, You need to take care of yourself! However, your comments raise the important issue on who is the real threat to Goa - the so called ghatties or some of our very own, beloved goan leaders. Yes, some of the poorer, uneducated migrants may a blight to the physical aspects of our society, bu

[Goanet] Ref: Prajal Sakhardande, Aires Rodrigues assaulted,

In response: Message: 2 Date: Tue, 14 Oct 2008 03:01:46 +0530 (IST) From: Miguel Braganza <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [Goanet] Prajal Sakhardande, Aires Rodrigues assaulted, hospitalised. "Every non violent action has very violent reaction," this is definitely not Newton's third law of

[Goanet] The goonda minister should resign immediately or else..

The goonda minister should resign immediately or else.. The brutal attack in Panjim The minister who is the main suspect or of whom evry body talked about should step down immediately (on moral grounds or pending invetigation). If not Digu Kaka should sack him. If that does not happen the the G

[Goanet] Goa Unplugged

This article is from the blog res gestae (www.rajivndesai.blogspot.com ) you can reach the person managing the list at [EMAIL PROTECTED] Wednesday, October 8, 2008 Goa Unplugged After All,

[Goanet] Minister behind my attack: Rodrigues

Minister behind my attack: Rodrigues Panaji, Oct 14 (PTI) Noted Social activist Aires Rodrigues, who was brutally assaulted by a group of people here, today alleged that Goa Education Minister Atanasion Monserratte was behind the attack, a charge refuted by the politician. Rodrigues, who was assau

[Goanet] Dollar reversing!

The USD is reversing, since European and other Countries Central Banks are making available USD Loans! Time to buy forward Rupees if you have the facility in the Gulf! You should get a good discount because of the high interest rates in Rupees relative to the USD. -- DEV BOREM KORUM. Gabe Meneze

Re: [Goanet] ATTENTION ALL ACTIVISTS

>From what I have heard, licenced guns cost anywhere between Rs. 1 lakh to Rs. 1.5 lakhs. However, this is just what I have heard, and have no personal experience with guns/handguns etc. regards, Samir --- On Tue, 10/14/08, Gabe Menezes <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > From: Gabe Menezes <[EMAIL P

Re: [Goanet] ATTENTION ALL ACTIVISTS

I don't like that idea - might be OK for the US, but not OK elsewhere. Remember - those who live by the sword, will die by the sword. There have been cases where the owner's gun was used to harm/kill the owner. Violence begets violence. The most practical methods are being sensible and always

[Goanet] Fwd: Letter to the Editor (Brutal Assault)

-- Forwarded message -- From: Arwin Mesquita <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: 2008/10/14 Subject: Letter to the Editor To: [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTE

[Goanet] Ref: Prajal Sakhardande, Aires Rodrigues assaulted,

In response: Message: 10 Date: Mon, 13 Oct 2008 22:01:15 -0400 From: "Roland Francis" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [Goanet] Prajal Sakhardande, Aires Rodrigues assaulted, hospitalised. Hi Roland, How very true, Goa by any standard, is become a lawless state at the moment, but let me

[Goanet] Partisan call

I was taken aback by the heading of this message below. Protest rally in support of Prajal. what about Aires? I hope it was just a unintended mistake. Come on lets protest in unity on the attack. God bless ull Beny Pereira Dubai - UAE Subject: [Goanet] Isabel calls for rally in support of Pr

[Goanet] Funds for social Causes in Goa. Vis-a-vis attack on Aires Rodrigues

To a very noble suggestion, I would like to implore all Overseas Goans to help the Cause of our social activists back home. Its easy for us to lament over the net, but to help our brothers back home, i would appeal to honest people to set up a fund wherein NRI Goans would lovingly contribute. Re

Re: [Goanet] ATTENTION ALL ACTIVISTS

2008/10/14 Samir Kelekar <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > Rather than live like a rat, NRIs could raise money so that activists > can arm themselves for self-defense. It is legally allowed to have > licenced arms for self-defense in India. > > If a couple of these goons were eliminated in self-defense, they

[Goanet] VIDEO: Prajal Sakhardande at Campal Clinic after being attacked

VIDEO: Prajal Sakhardande at Campal Clinic after being attacked http://in.youtube.com/watch?v=-PX7ykbM_LU

Re: [Goanet] Lawlessness in India

Dear Roland, Not just Goa, but evidently the whole of India is a bastion of lawlessness. This presents a very important question. Which country, east of Italy has been able to engender the sort of democracy that reigns in the West? None. The whole of the Middle East is a dictatorship in one for

[Goanet] Goa Minister's son charged with rape

Goa Minister's son charged with rape Panaji: The son of Goa Education Minister Atanasio Monserrate's son has been charged with the rape of a 14-year-old German girl. Rohit Monserate has also been charged with outraging modesty, sending obscene SMS, abetment to crime and crime under Goa Children A

[Goanet] Attack on Aires Rodrigues

I am truly shocked at this coward attack. There is absolutely no justification for it. The culprits must be found and taken to justice. There should be calls for the Indian CID to intervene and bring down the culprits. We have reached a very sad state of affairs in Goa where those who fight fo

Re: [Goanet] Kandhamal violence-is it communal?

--- On Mon, 10/13/08, Mario Goveia <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > In my opinion, the only perspective that counts is that we > are seeing once again that anarchy lurks just below the > surface in certain segments of Indian society, ready to > erupt into wholesale violence at the slightest provocati

[Goanet] In celebration of the Bush legacy

Mario, I think it is time we set aside our petty differences and speak with a common voice. If conservatives like us cant agree in public, the socialists will surely exploit this to their advantage. With this in mind, let me reiterate what we agree upon with the Bush Administration: 1) Except

[Goanet] RELIGIOUS DADAGIRI IN INDIA

http://www.dnaindia.com/report.asp?newsid=1197659 I take my hat off to Comrade Yechury. rubygoes

[Goanet] DNA - After Hrs - Will an Indian bag the Booker? - Daily News & Analysis

http://www.dnaindia.com/report.asp?newsid=1197812 Sea of Poppies perhaps? Best of Luck Amitav. rubygoes

[Goanet] PRESS STATEMENT FOR KIND FAVOUR OF PUBLICATION

October 14, 2008 To, The Editor, Herald; Gomantak Times, Navhind Times; Times of India; Goan Observer; Goa Today; Navprabha; Gomantak; Tarun Bharat; Sunaparant; Goa Doot; V. Ixtt; Gulab; Deccan Herald; Asian Age; goaworldtoday; Gulf Goans; Goa Goans; Canada Goans; Goanet. Sir, S

[Goanet] Crime on the Beach - Editorial / The Navhind Times

THE government of Goa it appears has decided to take on the problem of crime against tourists seriously, as never before. The plain speak of the Home Minister, Mr Ravi Naik, which he made within forty eight hours of the death of the Australian tourist, John Kelly after a fight in the Club Cit

[Goanet] Social activist assaulted in Goa

Social activist assaulted in Goa Panaji (PTI): A noted social activist, who had initiated a crusade against Goa Education Minister Atanasio Monserratte, was brutally assaulted by a group of people here, police said on Tuesday. A group of seven to eight persons attacked Aires Rodrigues, a high c

[Goanet] Attack on Aires

I am filled with great pain to know that Aires has been brutally attacked along with Prajwal and the others. We wish them speedy recoveries and strength to their families to withstand the tought times. Its a great shame that Administration has not shown any zeal in bringing the culprit to books.

[Goanet] ATTENTION ALL ACTIVISTS

Rather than live like a rat, NRIs could raise money so that activists can arm themselves for self-defense. It is legally allowed to have licenced arms for self-defense in India. If a couple of these goons were eliminated in self-defense, they would have learnt a good lesson. regards, Samir -

[Goanet] Isabel calls for rally in support of Prajal - please forward to like minded people

Videoclip from Vivek at: http://in.youtube.com/watch?v=-PX7ykbM_LU A protest rally is planned tomorrow, 15th October, evening at Panjim. Details will be announced soon. Cheers! Cecil ==

[Goanet] India is my country and all Indians are my brothers and sisters.....

India is my country and all Indians are my brothers and sisters. I love my country and I am proud of its rich and varied heritage. I shall always strive to be worthy of it. I shall give respect to my parents, teachers and elders and treat everyone with courtesy. To my country and my people, I ple

[Goanet] Endgame: Goa's final descent into darkness

To Goanet - You will have surely read of the savage assault on Aires and Prajal by hired goons of a politician-thug. Goa is at the crossroads. There is unrest in the villages and the prospect of a united resistance, while still remote, is at least within the bounds of the probable. This has t

[Goanet] we shall overcome

WE SHALL OVERCOME solidarity meeting on 15th October 2008 at 4.00pm T B Cunha Hall, Panaji, Goa   Let's chart the strategy to challenge the violent undemocratic forces who seek to crush all peaceful protests. Add more friends to your messenger and enjoy! Go to http://messenger.yahoo.com/i

[Goanet] Nostalgia #29

Nostalgia Pic #29 ___ 1927 - 2007: Azad Maidan, Panjim - 80 years apart - one of Goa's most famous monuments in this grassy little square or "maidan" in the centre of Panjim, is literally 'going to seed'! Of pristine beauty in the Greek style just a few decades ago, its popularity as

[Goanet] Daily Grook #247

DAILY GROOK #247 DIE TRY by Francis Rodrigues barber men suicide try, by own hand do they dye? __ puns & word-play of all kinds, if you read between the lines! _ http://2008goanconvention.com/nostalgia.php

[Goanet] Kala Mogui Kuwait & Gulab Working Committee announces "Carol Singing Competition"

 KALA MOGUI KUWAIT & GULAB WORKING COMMITTEE Conveys their Special Advance Greetings for the Christmas Season To All Our Supporters & Konkani Loving People To make this Season A Memorable One we are organizing an unique "Carol  Singing  Competition" on 19th December 2008 (Friday

Re: [Goanet] On wells_question

Querido Gabriel, Mention of Joku Melo's flooded me with a cascade of nostalgic memories: Being a comporary of Fortunato & Filocha I used to visit often and remember the awe that their well struck us with. It was, however, diminished because the well of the Escola Primária, a bare 100 metres a

[Goanet] Traditional Colva Fama - a video

Colva Fama The Video: Please watch it in high quality Video (use the option/link provided) http://in.youtube.com/watch?v=zyMnux5_NQI Note: Pics links were provided in my last post [EMAIL PROTECTED] for Goa & NRI related info... http://in.groups.yahoo.com/group/GOAN-NRI/ For Goan Vi