Goanet highlights by Selma Carvalho
Fr. Nascimento J Mascarenhas is
set to release Volume III of the
Follow me series, which traces
the lives of Parish priests in
Goa and across the world. This
particular volume deals with
the parishes of Salcete and
Mormugao. Frederick Noronha
interviews Fr.
Imelda Tavora... a (prominent) voice from Goa's airwaves (of the
yesteryears) (1/3)
If you were around in the Goa of the 1960s, 1970s (and even a bit of
the 1950s and 1980s), you couldn't possibly have missed the voice of
Imelda Dias Tavora. Author, radio-announcer of the yesteryears Imelda
talks
Hi all:
Thanks to a team of young teenagers (with support from some seniors), World
Earth Day was observed at Lourdes Convent, Saligao. When the guitars were
out, and the event was held at a more relaxed hour... there was a good
turnout indeed!
Singing, enthusiasm, some short speeches... and a
Derozio (whose earlier family name was de Rosario) continues to hold
my attention. While he is identified as an Eurasian of Portuguese
origin, it's a bit hard to imagine an Eurasian writing Indian
nationalist verse (see below). Wonder if there was a Goa connect
there?
[Of course, Dean Mahomet
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Date: Fri, 26 Mar 2010 13:26:05 -0400
From: Venantius J Pinto venantius.pi...@gmail.com
To: goanet@lists.goanet.org
Subject: [Goanet] Message-ID:
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Dear Venantius,
I mean to say to all Konkani writers song composers and
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/8546183.stm
Hi Goanetters,
Here's the lowdown on the popularity of skin whitening creams in India.
Rubygoes
marlon menezes wrote:
There is a lot of fat in state (and federal) budgets that can and should be
cut.
For all its capitalist credentials, the average public sector (federal, state
and
cities) worker is better paid and has better benefits than one in the private
sector.
Marlon,
I
Earth Hour Goa 8:30pm to 9:30pm...is a wake up call specially for the
Goa Govt to Turn Off...not only their Lights...But also their
Phones...Petrol...Entertainment...Commissions...Trips Abroad...so it
could clear some Crores...of its Rs 5103 Crores Debt!
To enjoy the visual cartoon please
It’s not about the war against the church or religion but it’s a war
against
the bad priests.
Amen.
Rightly said, Joe,
'Temkam Deu Poitolo' has gone out of the window.
Let the Priests stay withing their domain. The moment they step out, they
will be and should be crucified, just like Jesus
I saw a lot of back and forth on the topic of Grammar and Wren Martin, in the
past few days.
I always missed that old, thick, red coloured book. I did some research on the
web and was able to
order it from Amazon.com, last year.
Dear Netters,
These are some of the songs we will we will be singing this
evening as we celebrate Earth Hour in the village: see attached
song sheet. Others participating in the vigil, will bring or
compose songs of their own.
The additional lyrics for We Shall Overcome were composed only
for
Dear MD,
I took a shot at translating the Thomas Stevens; SJ, verses, which you
posted. Do understand this is a rough attempt.
Dear Goans,
This is a rough translation but gives us a sense of the text. The same as it
earlier appeared, which I found at the link below it in a mass of other
texts.
Kerkar Art Complex
Holiday Street
Gaurawado, Calangute
Bardez, Goa - 403516
India.
Tel: 0091 - 832 - 2276017
Fax: 0091 - 832 - 2276509
Email: *kerkar...@gmail.com* / *subodhker...@satyam.net.in*
Website: www.subodhkerkar.com
DAILY GROOK #657
==
GREEN GRIN
==
by Francis Rodrigues
plump veggies we pine
for just off the farm,
though the buyer line
is...queue'cumbersome!
*GREAT ALL-OCCASION GIFT* http://www.KonkaniSongBook.com
floriano wrote:
THE MINERAL WEALTH OF GOA IS A GIFT OF GOD TO GOA AND GOANS.
IF ITS EXPLOITATION DOES NOT BENEFIT GOA AND GOANS, LET IT LIE
WHERE IT IS UNDISTURBED AND UNTOUCHED WHETHER THE GOA
GOVERNMENT OR, FOR THAT MATTER, THE CENTRAL GOVERNMENT LIKES IT OR NOT.
floriano,
You are
Dear Richard,
All three are synonymous just like he won, he was victorious, the victory
was his, he gained victory are also synonymous. I must congratulate you on
your faultless orthography in Romi Konknni.
Mog asum.
Sebastian Borges
--- On Fri, 26/3/10, rcab...@bsnl.in rcab...@bsnl.in wrote:
Dear Mr Tony Martin,
We sometimes scratch everywhere except at the spot which itches. Your post
reminds me of this. If it were not for 'i read your romi konkni bit' I would
be left wondering whether it is some other Borges you are addressing. My post
dealt with the advisability or otherwise
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Peter has a Point. -v
- Original Message -
From: Peter Fernandes peter.brit...@gmail.com
To: goanet@lists.goanet.org
Sent: Saturday, March 27, 2010 1:31 AM
Subject: [Goanet] Banish Romi Konknni?
Dear Venantius,
I mean to say to all Konkani writers song composers and singers.
Dont
After several attempts to block legal proceedings, finally things seem to be
moving ahead
as Modi appeared before SIT today.
The Gujarat administration refused to admit an FIR against Modi in 2006 in the
Gulbarga
Massacre case. There are allegations against Modi that he held a meeting of top
Naguesh writes:
I saw a lot of back and forth on the topic of Grammar and Wren Martin, in
the past few days.
I always missed that old, thick, red coloured book. I did some research on the
web and was able to
order it from Amazon.com, last year.
whot is da grammar ?
sumthing rong wid u?
Goanet highlights by Selma Carvalho
Fr. Nascimento J Mascarenhas is
set to release Volume III of the
Follow me series, which traces
the lives of Parish priests in
Goa and across the world. This
particular volume deals with
the parishes of Salcete and
Mormugao. Frederick Noronha
interviews Fr.
From Udentichem Roma to Rape Capital?
Look left, right,ahead,back it's all crime and crime.When the so called present
elected government is itself a illegality, how gorib goemkars can expect legal
activities in Goa.Hope you all are aware that it is the same elected government
who wanted to
On 26 March 2010 21:44, JoeGoaUk joego...@yahoo.co.uk wrote:
His master’s Voice?
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk24/4460582816/
J joego...@yahoo.co.uk
COMMENT: HMV very much; only needs a black patch ear!
--
DEV BOREM KORUM
Gabe Menezes.
On 26 March 2010 23:36, Frederick Noronha fredericknoro...@gmail.comwrote:
Oh wow! That was quite a hit :-)
.a nation of educated people who
know they feel vaguely anxious and insecure whenever they write
'however' or 'than me' or 'was' or 'which,' but can’t
Rajan P. Parrikar sent the following about the N. S. Senhora de Monte.
http://www.parrikar.com/blog/2010/03/26/mary-mount-chapel-then-and-now
Here are a couple of comments.
1] This Capela de Monte is the place where a superb music and dance festival
is held every year - the Monte Music
Doubts raised over drug cases filed by tainted Goa cops
Panaji, Mar 27 (PTI) With five former Anti-Narcotic Cell (ANC) policemen
behind bars for their alleged links with drug mafia, the Russian
consulate has raised doubts over the cases filed against two of their
nationals by the cell in Goa.
In
Upbeat Sporting take on Viva Kerala
MARGAO: Fresh from their upset victory over Mohun Bagan, an upbeat
Sporting Club de Goa will look to carry forward their good performance
when they meet visitors Viva Kerala in the 18th round I-League match at
the Nehru stadium on Sunday.
It took Sporting 17
HSRP tendering process was vitiated: Report
Digital Goa News Service
Panaji, March 27 - The report of the high level committee on High
Security Registration Plates (HSRP), tabled in the assembly today, has
exposed the irregularities in the tendering process of the controversial
HSRP.
The report
Peter-bab,
Tujea borovpant Mandovi nodiche poros khol chodd sot asa.
Mog asum,
Jose Salvador Fernandes
On Sat, Mar 27, 2010 at 1:31 AM, Peter Fernandes peter.brit...@gmail.comwrote:
Message: 3
Date: Fri, 26 Mar 2010 13:26:05 -0400
From: Venantius J Pinto venantius.pi...@gmail.com
To:
marlon menezes wrote:
[1] MD, do you use your auto insurance when you do an oil change or
routine work on you car?
[2]Likewise, why should insurance come into the picture for routine
medical care?
[3]The whole notion of using insurance for routine care is bogus.
[4]While there are some benefits
Did you mean Bar or bar?
Would Wren and Martin, god bless their colonial souls, be of much help here? FN
On 27 March 2010 16:30, Gabe Menezes gabe.mene...@gmail.com wrote:
RESPONSE: 'However' much you may ramble on, you are not better 'than me' in
the Bar. Time 'was' when I could drink like a
Response to Viviana (part 2)
You did not think you would get off so easily? I have a lot of mog to share!
:=))
VMC: I don't know anyone who is against providing free health CARE to those who
can't afford it, it's the FORCED INSURANCE that is the problem.
GL: This statement is most
To Goanet -
Augusto Pinto pinto...@gmail.com
If I am not mistaken (and I could be, as I am saying this from memory
as I don't have the books here at home) the comments should more or
less apply to a Church or Chapel of Saint Catherine that is next to Santa
Monica convent. Also I would
Although scholarly inclined and thriving in scholarship, the common man
rarely hear about Salesians and scholarly pursuits/exploits in the same
conversation other than ,their being know for their formation of youth, The
translation into Marathi of Thomas Stephens' Kristhapurana into contemporary
Albert writes:-God being a creator of everything on earth and heaven suffered
humilation when He became man. God had to take shape of his creation and become
Jesus. He did all this for love of man. What did man do ? murder the creator
the healer etc. Did God put a crown on his head ? did He
Folks,
It is no secret that one of the main platforms that candidate Obama ran for the
White House, was to bring about, reform to the health care system in the United
States. If you watched any of his video clips during his campaign, you would
notice that health care was mentioned 100% of the
World Theatre Day was celebrated today at the Kala Academy Campal Panaji Goa.
Emminent theatre personality Ms Vijaya Mehta Executive Director, (Indian
Theatre Film ) National Centre for Performing Arts, Nariman Poin Mumbai in
her two hour long discourse on the nitty gritty of good theatre and
Imelda Tavora... a (prominent) voice from Goa's airwaves (of the
yesteryears) (1/3)
If you were around in the Goa of the 1960s, 1970s (and even a bit of
the 1950s and 1980s), you couldn't possibly have missed the voice of
Imelda Dias Tavora. Author, radio-announcer of the yesteryears Imelda
talks
It's up and running... You can now check out the online version of
Ashley do Rosario's weekly 'tickles' a day AFTER it appears in print
at
http://www.tuesdaytickles.blogspot.com
Happy reading
Gerard D'Souza
Revora, Goa, India
Currently working as a
CALGARY GOAN ASSOCIATION
The Committee 2009-2010 would like to thank you for all your support throughout
the year. We now take pride in introducing the New Committee for the year
2010-2011 which was elected at the AGM held on the 21st of March.
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Dear Rajan
Thanks for the photograph and the amendment of the script. There is no
need to give undue credit (in this case, discredit) to the Portuguese.
The business of Hindus destroying mosques and Muslims destroying
temples was well afoot in Goa (Old Goa) during the era of the various
Hindu v
Being in contemporaneity, or Existing in the existential while balancing on
pointe
The spirit is the compelling force from within that exudes to the outside.
In one who settles or walks seeking a spiritual path, or regards a chosen
path as being a course of action for ones spirituality—the spirit
Well, thank you Mervyn,
You seem to have understood my point of view and have put forward the same
in your words and style.
The people and/or agencies that issue licenses are doing so because we the
people elected them to that position. No?
If they are doing what they want and not what the
Seby D’Souza demise mourned:
On March 26, 2010, the Academy of Goa, Panjim, organised a condolence
meeting to mourn the sad demise of veteran tiatrist Seby D'Souza from
Anjuna, Goa, India. The meeting was addressed Domnic Fernandes, John
Claro, TAG president Tomazinho Cardozo, Jessie Dias,
Not long ago, I was reading a fascinating anthropological book that was using
remains of architecture and artifacts, and maintenance of that architecture, as
the only evidence to piece together the continuing story of a community
- numbers, its economy and productivity. Goa came to mind.
Talking Photos: Lehar -The Wave -
Festival of Coastal Folk dances of India (Dheknni clip from Goa)
Lehar - The Wave
Festival of Coastal Folk Dances of India.
At Campal Dariya Sangam (Kala Academy)
from 26th to 28th March 2010.
Thanks to
West Zone Cultural Centre -Udaipur
Directorate of Art
One of the age old traditions in Goa is the celebration of the ladainha, which
was brought to Goa by the Portuguese. The ladainha is a form of worship that
includes singing and recitation of hymns and prayers in both Konkani and Latin.
Ladainhas take place all year round to celebrate a
Goa News from Google News and Goanet.org
Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories.
*** British fugitive dies in Goa jail - AFP
PPANAJI, India #148; One of Britain's most wanted fugitives,
who was arrested last year in the Indian resort state of Goa,
has died after falling
Hi all:
Thanks to a team of young teenagers (with support from some seniors), World
Earth Day was observed at Lourdes Convent, Saligao. When the guitars were
out, and the event was held at a more relaxed hour... there was a good
turnout indeed!
Singing, enthusiasm, some short speeches... and a
Jim Fernandes wrote:
A few weeks ago, I purchased a new plan which includes about similar benefits
as the plan
I bought in 2001, but it now cost me some $15,000 a year (actually $12,000
but I have to pay
another $3,000 deductible, before the insurance punks begin to pay out,
incase of
1oth anniversary - WORLD GOA DAY - GOA TORONTO. 24.7.2010
=
Goemkars !
GOA Toronto will be celebrating WORLD GOA DAY on the
24th of July,2010.
For details - please visit their website at
To Goanet -
Dear JC-bab,
I have left my response to your comment -
http://www.parrikar.com/blog/2010/03/26/chapel-on-the-hill
This topic is a redux, and keeps appearing with periodicity
on the internet; there are many good discussions of it on the
web. I will simply record here that I
We are always searching for this...
Its not that elusive with these pratices.
Learn here..
C
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/35527612/ns/health-behavior/
Source: Goan Voice UK Daily Newsletter 28 Mar. 2010 at www.goanvoice.org.uk
By Selma Carvalho:
I had first seen a Van Gogh painting in Edinburgh, some 12 years ago. There,
starkly standing on the white walls of the art gallery, the dark, wiry
branches of his olive trees seemed to grow, swish and
Yet another nail in the coffin of 'Amchi Mai'. The scoundrels have won. The
RP2021 is to be finalised in 6 months with the same planning laws in place and
if it happens then I think Digambar should not be blamed in the future. Extra
smart Goans have asked for it and he should be more than happy
Whats Best for Drinking?
Not making the right choice could be health hazard??
C
http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2010/02/100303-bottled-water-tap-schools/
The Hell
Diggershttp://www.tehelka.com/story_main44.asp?filename=Ne030410coverstory.asp
*THE SCALE OF CORRUPTION IN MINING IS A NATIONAL CALAMITY. NO ONE EPITOMISES
THIS BETTER THAN THE BELLARY BROTHERS. KIDNAPPINGS, POLITICAL CLOUT, MUSCLE
POWER. **VIJAY SIMHA** HAS THE WHOLE STORY. PHOTOGRAPHS
marlon menezes wrote:
The US government just announced a program today on the foreclosure issue.
Here we
have the government rewarding bad behavior. I did not go into debt. I did not
buy a home
that was a ridiculous portion of my household income. Yet, people who went in
over their
Attached are two papers written by me regarding healthcare reform.
Some Goanet readers may find them of interest.
Feel free to forward and share them.
Any comments and feedback is welcome.
Regards, GL
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