DAILY GROOK #527
CREATIVE NATIVE
by Francis Rodrigues
rabindranath tagore
writer so luminous,
in local folklore
real indie'genius!
http://www.KonkaniSongBook.com
Going to GOA? GREATEST KONKANI
The Goan entity that we claim today was born with the arrival of the
Portuguese in 1510.This entity is mostly the result of conversion to
Christianity carried out by the Iberian missioaries.
Before we get involved with semantics of who is really or originally Goan ,
it would be interesting to
STAR STRUMMER TONY GOMES
STAR STRUMMER
The first musician to play the electric guitar in Hindi films, Goa's Tony Gomes
also
introduced Mohammad Rafi and Usha Iyer Uttup to sing Konkani songs for Chris
Perry's
compositions. A spotlight on a star which shone brightly, once upon a time.
By:
Perhaps Justice (Retd) Rajendra Sachar, and others who support him so
avidly, can explain how this happened in a state which he would obviously
classify as one ruled by Hindu communalists. And why those ruled by
secularists have achieved so little. And while he is at it, he could let
the people
Joaquim Pacheco is looking out for any old working or non working
musical instruments (non electrical) in Goa and says, I will be glad
to pick them up.
This is one of the notes that came out recently via the Freecycle
Network of Goa. More about it at
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/panajifreecycle
A few days back, the “Sunapranta Centre of Arts” organized a Panel
Discussion on the topic of “Freedom of Speech and Expression”. While
the initiative to gather like-minded citizens was indeed a noble
endeavor and the discussions were by and large healthy and fruitful, I
was not too pleased with
Guys,
The actual meaning of Poltodcho Munis is The man from the other side of the
bridge
and not The Man beyond the Bridge
If we cannot get this right in Konkani, what kind of Goans are we?? Kesoleh
Goenkar
reh ami?
Cheers
Oscar C. Lobo.
ROMI LIPI ACTION FRONT condoles death of H.Britton
ROMI LIPI ACTION FRONT
c/o Rhythm House, Below City Hospital, Opp. Meenaxi Hotel,
Margao, Goa.403 601.
Mob. 9822386579
Ref : RLAF / H.B /Press Date :27.09.2009
PRESS NOTE
ROMI LIPI ACTION FRONT condoles death of H.Britton
The Romi Lipi Action
Dear BMXers,
Gala Reunion Dance - October 17th, 2009
We have less than 3 weeks to go and your BMX committee is working very hard to
give
you all a memorable and nostalgic event (see attached flyer). Ticket sales have
been
very brisk and you are all reminded to purchase your tickets through
Happy Dosro to you all
Dosro means every Hindu vehicles from cycle to motorcyle
from Rickshaw toTaxi t from Truck to buses etc
are decorated with Rozam or Marigold flowers/garlands.
And that includes houses, establishments like shops, offices etc
And not forgetting the boats, no matter how
There is a Konkani proverb: Randlelem sorta punn kelelem urta. (Cooked food
gets
over but the deeds remain.)
We saw the effects of this proverb at H. Britton's (HB) funeral. The crowd that
attended his funeral included not only his near and dear ones but also his
audience
who supported him
It is unfortunate that Frederick Noronha is silent about the act of a molestor
(put in there alleged if you like), and in fact is appreciating his editorials.
This is a shameful moment for Goa.
He actually is saying that if tomorrow Hitler or Osama makes some good
points about Goa's vision, we
Didn't the word 'poltodi' come from pre-bridge days? So, wouldn't it
mean The Man From Across The River?
But then, does one have to be very literal in translations, always?
Okay, ask the rancid pickles guys and Parrikar. (Incidentally, the
word Parrikar actually used was the
The false arrest by the Quepem police and falsely detaining me for 7 days in
respect of the Xedem
Electricity department Breach of Trust case registered by the Quepem Police
under cr. No.59/09 under section 409 of
IPC claims Sanuel Hassansab Allikat a driver
to the Executive Engineer G.V.
-- Forwarded message --
From: Tallulah D'Silva tallulahdsi...@gmail.com
Date: Sun, Sep 27, 2009 at 1:49 AM
Subject: Petition to declare Mhadei WS as a tiger habitat
To: nirmal kulkarni ophidian_nir...@yahoo.co.in, Mitra Goa
mitra.go...@gmail.com, green...@yahoogroups.com,
Goa police threaten to kill citizens: Rights group
28 Sep: IANS. Police officers in Goa threatened innocent citizens with
death by encounter for petitioning the state police complaints authority
alleges a report by a major human rights group. The Commonwealth Human
Rights Initative (CHRI) in its
Dear Sebastian,
Pls contact me on email to network with fellow Goans to create outside
support for the cause.
Thank you,
ashley.dsi...@mycareinternational.com
Oscar Lobo is splitting hair. The translation in English may have been given by
the director and screeplay writer himself. Laxmikant knows his Konkani and his
English. The translation as it stands conveys the meaning. Oscar, no point in
demeaning Goans as Konkani transliteration is difficult.
GEI ALDONA CHAMPS
Month long Goan inter village football tournament organized by United Goans
Dubai. 17 teams took part in the yearly Goan football tournament which was
sponsored by Mr. Nelson Silvera, chairman of United Goans Dubai.On the 25th
September, the grand finals was held.
St.
Thank you, Alfred, but you may want to settle for Sir Galahad, Jorge Dias may
not approve of Sir Walter Drake, the maritimer who boasted of singeing his
Catholic Majesties beard, in reference to the defeat of the Spanish naval
Armada. Looking at the transmutants you supply, one observes how
Frederick [FN] Noronha wrote : Didn't the word 'poltodi' come from
pre-bridge days? So, wouldn't it mean The Man From Across The River?
That is right FN ... i.e. the other bank
please vide the song Aum Saiba poltodi vettam
( While the word poltodi may or may not necessarily be from
Oscar writes:
Guys,
The actual meaning of Poltodcho Munis is The man from the other side of the
bridge
and not The Man beyond the Bridge
Poltod tod is river bank.
Poltodicho monis means
The man on the other side of the river bank. Like if you are in Panjim
standing at the side of the
Date: Mon, 28 Sep 2009 07:45:46 +0400
From: Arwin Mesquita arwinmesqu...@gmail.com
http://www.oheraldo.in/pagedetails.asp?nid=27786cid=13
*Indian colonialism
Ashburn and Leron Pereira, Porvorim
Quote:
According to the landmark judgment delivered by the Supreme Court, Goa was
conquered by India
2009/9/28 J. Colaco jc cola...@gmail.com
Frederick [FN] Noronha wrote : Didn't the word 'poltodi' come from
pre-bridge days? So, wouldn't it mean The Man From Across The River?
That is right FN ... i.e. the other bank
please vide the song Aum Saiba poltodi vettam
( While the word
Albert writes:- Who says that Paltadacho monis means on the other side of the
bridge? Poltodd means some thing across. When you stand on one bank and there
is a river in between and there is someone on the other bank we can say
Poltodicho monis. You cannot say beyond the bridge or on other
Poltodcho or Poltodicho munis is 'the man from across the river' and cannot
be from accross the bridge..
I myself had never seen a reel bridge (Nehru bridge) in action during my
growing up years in goa. I must confess that I don't remember seeing the
old Nehru bridge before I left Goa in
Rav-re matche,
I opine the actual meaning of the Poltodcho Munis is The man from the other
side of the River and not necessarily from the other side of the
Bridge. Dubav dista!
Mog asundhi,
Elvino Rodrigues
Original message
Message: 8
Date: Mon, 28 Sep 2009 05:27:20 -0400
From:
Notes from AIR FM Rainbow's tribute (by Tina Costa) to Tony
Carr, who passed away recently. The tribute was broadcast on
September 15, 2009 (9 to 9.30 pm). Feedback to Tina Costa at
tinaco...@rediffmail.com
* * *
Many of you must be aware of the demise of singer, Tony Carr
of 'Cu Cu Ru Cu' fame.
Let's accept this in preface: Goa is 100% part of India. Nothing is
going to change that fact anytime soon.
I can understand Arwin's position (nay predicament). After months of
being in denial that the Indian Constitution (as is) will NOT prevent
ANY Indian citizen from entering, working or
UPCOMING EVENT -
Cycle ride and rally in Panjim – Friday Oct. 2, 8am - 9:30am
Help us declare June 18 Car-Free Day in Panjim. Join Goa Cycle Club
Friday, October 2 at 8am in a rally around Panjim. We will cycle from
Taleigaon, on Taleigao link road to Miramar, onto Dona
This is sheer...unadulterated Kafka...
Police lock him up, without charges, for a week...
his department head sacks/suspends him for being in
police lock up for more than 48 hours!
Incredible...is there a viable rule of law in Goa left
especialy for the weaker sections?
We should
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WHEN: September 30, 2009 - 5:30pm
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