[Goanet] Clube Vasco da Gama, Panaji

Could any GNeer divulge information such as history, events etc of Clube Vasco da Gama Panaji, Goa, India. Best wishes BC

Re: [Goanet] Holistic Medicine

From: "Gilbert Lawrence" --- Santosh Helekar wrote: Good to know that Gilbert is practicing conventional modern medicine, despite forwarding quack articles from Huffington post. --- Ivo wrote: This is precisely the holistic approach to the patient. It can be followed for any medical

[Goanet] Fw: ''Chalo Panjim for English Medium''

Joseph wrote: HAVE WE SERIOUSLY THOUGHT OF THE IMPLICATIONS OF MINING IN GOA OR ARE WE ONLY LOOKING AT ISSUES FOR SHORT-TERM GAIN ?? WHO IS GAINING from the mish,mash mining policy and who is kidding whom? Comment: WHO DECIDES WHICH ISSUE IS OF MORE IMPORTANCE FOR THE FUTURE OF GOA AND W

[Goanet] Blackslades and Sharp to perform at Doha Goans Sports Club May Queen Ball On May 5 at Ramada Plaza

Blackslades and Sharp to perform at Doha Goans Sports Club May Queen Ball On May 5 at Ramada Plaza Doha Qatar, March 28 2011: What do you get if you get India's best drummer, the most talented guitarist, a bass guitarist like none in the country, an equally impressive guy on the keyboards and a vo

Re: [Goanet] Konkani should be the primary school medium - by F. Mousinho de Ataide

Dear friends, In order to clarify the situation in my own mind vis a vis Fr. Mousinho's claim, I had asked Dr. Ferdinando certain straightforward questions. I had asked: <<(1) How many "Jesuit schools and Convents" were there in the entire territory of Goa during the Portuguese days? (2) How man

Re: [Goanet] Child is the centre of education

pratap naik wrote: In today's global village, students have to adapt to different cultures, understand foreign languages and etiquette in order to be effective citizens of the world. The RIGI provides multiple opportunities for students to learn foreign languages and cultures while retaining In

Re: [Goanet] Medium of instruction in Primary Schools

Dear Dr. Barad, We have both made our points on this issue. I thank you for your views good wishes jc

[Goanet] Goa's banking services

Quantity always does not mean quality. Bernice 

[Goanet] Goa news for March 29, 2011

Goa News from Google News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** Goa BJP bats for Konkani, Marathi as medium of instruction - MSN India &url=http://www.indiablooms.com/NewsDetailsPage/newsDetails270311h.php";>Now BJP supports Konkani in Goa schools http:

[Goanet] Algae pigment chases dementia marker

http://www.healthiertalk.com/algae-pigment-chases-dementia-marker-3649

[Goanet] Medium of instruction in Primary Schools

MY RESPONSE: JC how can you call a vote casted separately along with assembly poll and in line with voting norms to be 'Referendum'? It's not referendum but will be an actual 'opinion poll' of all voters. And if you still continue saying its 'Referendum' government can go ahead with exclusive 'opin

[Goanet] 10 Natural Remedies for Gas

http://www.healthiertalk.com/10-natural-remedies-gas-3650

[Goanet] Two youths die in two separate road accidents in Mormugao taluka

- Do GOACAN a favour, circulate this email to your family members, relatives, neighbours and friends. Help other CONSUMERS to be better informed - Two killed in accidents

[Goanet] Your doctor won't tell you - Being over-weight!

  Ivo wrote: Today women are more conscious of this problem. It has to be well understood by the physicians. A holistic approach to health is required so as to know the background and origin of this disease.   -- GL responds: You are on the mark. Indeed women are more  cons

[Goanet] Fw: ''Chalo Panjim for English Medium''

Dear all, While we are all debating the why's and the where for's of Goan Parents and their children to have a say in what medium they should learn, Have we in our right MINDS SPARED the GREATEST of OUR THOUGHTS to what FUTURE lies ahead for OUR Goan Children apart from what medium

[Goanet] ''Chalo Panjim for English Medium''

*‘’Chalo Panjim with a Political touch’’* The ‘’Chalo Panjim’’ unity supporting English as Medium of Instruction has demonstrated the capability and strength of the concerned parents in organizing mass rallies in the interest of their children’s future. However these efforts will be a pure waste

[Goanet] Child is the centre of education

Child is the Centre of Education Dr. Pratap Naik, S.J. Director Thomas Stephens Konknni Kendr B.B.Borkar Road Alto Porvorim, Goa – 403 521 Cell:09850658565 e-mail:pratapnai...@gmail.com These days in Goa discussion is centred on medium of instruction and grants. Terms such as mother tongu

[Goanet] BJP to oppose grants to English primary schools

BJP to oppose grants to English primary schools Published on: March 28, 2011 - 00:43 More in: - Goa News Story Summary: Coming out with a demand that the Chief Minister, Mr Digambar Kamat should strip the Education Minister, Mr Ata

[Goanet] MEDIUM OF INSTRUCTION - COMMUNALISATION

The answer to the mindless communalisation of the medium of instruction issue throws up only one alternative. If this communal virus within the konknni world is to be immobilised, the only medicine is for the Diocesan Society of Education to switch over to English medium in their primary schools

[Goanet] Enroll as Members of Goanet

Dear Moderator Please enroll us as members of Goanet Subscription and add us in Goanet mailing list. Details as follows: 1: AGNELO PAUL D'SOUZA. Doha-Qatar. Email ID apdso...@hotmail.com. Mobile: +974-55296535 / +974-77678453 2: MELWYN BARRETTO, Doha-Qatar. Email ID mel...@btcdoha

[Goanet] Windows of Nacre

To Goanet - Window screens fashioned out of nacre are a characteristic of the traditional upper class Goan house. It is unclear where or when exactly the idea originated. Some say it came from coastal Gujarat, others point to Cape Comorin. Given the mercantile links Goa enjoyed with the rest of

[Goanet] Fwd: MORE SUPPORT FOR GRA: Time to act once again for Goa on 8th April 2011 - Time for Goa and time for Goans.

-- Forwarded message -- From: Ivo DSouza Date: 28 March 2011 17:16 Subject: MORE SUPPORT FOR GRA: Time to act once again for Goa on 8th April 2011 - Time for Goa and time for Goans. To: Arwin Mesquita Arwin, Pls issue. kind regards, Ivo --- On ** *MORE SUPP

Re: [Goanet] Medium of instruction in Primary Schools

U. G. Barad wrote: JC I disagree with your last two paragraphs i.e. [1] JC: Dr. Barad that the phrase "Opinion Poll WITHOUT extra expenditure to exchequer" is an oxymoron. If anyone cares to remember the amount of Rupees that were invested in the Opinion Poll "to join or not to join Maharashtra"

[Goanet] CCP Garbage Bins kept near Traditional St. Inez Cross

To, Mr. Elvis Gomes The Commissioner, Corporation of the City of Panaji, Panaji-Goa Date: 28-03-2011 Sub: Shifting of Garbage Bins located next to the Traditional Heritage Cross, opposite the Main Entrance of the St. Inez Church. Dear Sir, This is to bring to your notice that the Corpor

[Goanet] Bicholim seat not for Patnekar: Cong activists

-- Samir Umarye BICHOLIM: In the backdrop of murmurs in the political circles that Bicholim MLA Rajesh Patnekar might quit the BJP, Congress activists at a public meeting held on Saturday at Bicholim, resolved to oppose if the Bicholim ticket for the next assembly election is not given to a loyal

[Goanet] English as Medium of Intruction at Primary Level: for sake of Jobs

Datta: Churchil-bab why primary education in English? If your daughter starts studying english in 5th std will she not be good in english by the time she graduates?   Churchill: True. She will be good in english and she will get good job also. But I am not bringing in english for my daughters. I

[Goanet] STT: I am a product of ‘English Medium School’

I am a product of ‘English Medium School’ Well, throughout my school life (Primary and Secondary) our medium was in English. I,e, everything was in English – Maths, History, Prose/Poetry, Geography, Science, Community living. Civics, Crafts, drawing etc However, we had one Konkani language (in D

[Goanet] English: A must for secondary curriculum

 GULF-GOANS e-NEWSLETTER (since 1994)®  www.yahoogroups.com/group/gulf-goans/   www.goa-world.com   http://www.goa-world.com/goa/credit%5Ccredit.htm    Tumcam Maie-mogacho ieukar. Enjoy Life - This is not a rehearsal! Konkani uloi, boroi, vach ani samball - sodankal. Hich Goenchi osmitai

[Goanet] Goanet Reader: Goan food travels the globe (Fatima da Silva Gracias, Cozinha de Goa)

Goan food travels the globe Fatima da Silva Gracias fatima.grac...@gmail.com IN THE LAST five hundred years, much before the term globalisation was even heard of, Goan food travelled to various parts of the globe. Subsequent to Vasco da Gama's journey, European markets were flooded with Asian sp

Re: [Goanet] Medium of Instruction in Goa

        Lapitt  http://aitaracheokaskuleo.blogspot.com/ From: Tony de Sa To: "Goa's Premiere Mailing List, Estd 1994" Sent: Mon, March 28, 2011 8:33:32 AM Subject: Re: [Goanet] Medium of Instruction in Goa Further to my last post on the subject, what everyb

[Goanet] Eating walnuts can reduce heart disease - Dailymail.co.uk

Tuck into walnuts for a crunchy superfood snack that can reduce heart disease By Daily Mail Reporters Last updated at 10:50 PM on 27th March 2011 Nutty goodness: Tree and ground nuts are generally said to be among Nature's most perfect ready-made foods Eating just seven walnuts a day could pr

[Goanet] NEWS: 'Goa's banking services best in India' (TNN)

'Goa's banking services best in India' TNN | Mar 27, 2011, 05.57am IST PANAJI: Goa has witnessed a boom in the banking sector and the number of banking offices was 556 on September 30, 2010, states the economic survey 2010-11. "There is a scheduled commercial bank branch for approximately every 4,

[Goanet] Song for the day.

I love Paris - Paul Anka http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9-vj72xTNSM&feature=related DEV BOREM KORUM Gabe Menezes.

[Goanet] Fw: We Didn't Start The Fiah!

This song & it's title was an answer to a Final Jeopardy  -- only one person got it right.  Question was (paraphrased) "What 1980's song do history teachers praise for its educational value."  Never could understand all the references on Billy Joel's song -- fortunately, with this V

Re: [Goanet] Medium of Instruction in Goa

Further to my last post on the subject, what everybody has missed out is that the Right to Education Act (RTE) does not merely specify PRIMARY EDUCATION but specifically that ELEMENTARY EDUCATION SHALL BE IN THE MOTHER TONGUE. It is IMPORTANT to note that the school system is being reclassified in

Re: [Goanet] Medium of instruction in Primary Schools

The most balanced view that I have heard so far. Thank you Dr. Barad. B/rgds floriano goasuraj - Original Message - From: "U. G. Barad" To: Sent: Sunday, March 27, 2011 9:45 PM Subject: [Goanet] Medium of instruction in Primary Schools I have not studied Konkani all throughout my

[Goanet] Medium of instruction in Primary Schools

JC I disagree with your last two paragraphs i.e. 1) JC wrote: 'Dr. Barad that the phrase "Opinion Poll WITHOUT extra expenditure to exchequer" is an oxymoron. If anyone cares to remember the amount of Rupees that were invested in the Opinion Poll "to join or not to join Maharashtra" by the JOIN g

[Goanet] Indian sarpanch dazzles at UN meet - Wish we had more dedicated women Sarpanch like her

27/03/2011 Indian sarpanch dazzles at UN meet United Nations: There was a sense of disbelief among ministers and ambassadors from diverse nations when the chairperson of the 11th Info-Poverty World Conference held at the United Nations introduced the jeans-clad Chhavi Rajawat as head o

[Goanet] Medium of Instruction in Goa (Primary Schools)

According to Rev.Dr. Pratap Naik, S J. ( Herald March 24 ) on Myths and Facts re: the medium of instruction, there are in Goa 936 primary schools in Marathi medium and the number of primary schools in Konkni medium is 140 out of which 128 are run by the Catholic community. I think, it would be sa

[Goanet] NEWS: Heroic rescue act in Iraq begets award for Goan (Mayabhushan Nagvenkar, IANS)

Heroic rescue act in Iraq begets award for Goan 2011-03-27 09:50:00 Panaji, March 27 (IANS) Antonio Po knows a thing or two about gambling. So when the 36-year-old former offshore casino deckhand rushed into a wall of acrid smoke and a shower of mortar shells to rescue his wailing, injured collea

[Goanet] Educação Naslolem Fugasanv...

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[Goanet] Learning from the Japs

Goans, Ganttis, Bharats, holy men and sinners besides Pakistanis and our politicians could do well if they use the methods of the Japanese during the crisis. To this the Ten Commandments could also be supplemented. Not last but the least! If such situations had occured in Goa or Bharat what

[Goanet] Portugal still in denial over Goa (Devika Sequeira, Deccan Herald)

Subject: [Goanet] Portugal still in denial over Goa (Devika Sequeira, Deccan Herald) Message-ID: Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 http://www.deccanherald.com/content/149095/portugal-still-denial-over-goa.html Portugal still in denial over Goa Devika Sequeira in Panaji Portugal should ha

[Goanet] Anti-Mopa protestors smell a rat in land acquisition

http://www.oheraldo.in/news/Local%20News/Anti-Mopa-protestors-smell-a-rat-in-land-acquisition/46829.html Anti-Mopa protestors smell a rat in land acquisition HERALD REPORTER PANJIM, MARCH 27 With 266 sale deeds registered on nearly Rs 1500 crore worth land around the proposed Mopa airport in Per

[Goanet] MOST OF THE SUSPENDED COPS REINSTATED

In a shocking admission, Home Minister Ravi Naik claimed that most of the police officials suspended are reinstated eventually. Responding to an unstarred question on the floor of the House by Congress legislator Dayanand Narvekar last week, Naik said that 56 out of a total 77 suspended police

[Goanet] Medium of instruction in Goa

In response to: Message: 6 Date: Sun, 27 Mar 2011 20:24:15 +0100 From: Tony de Sa To: "Goa's Premiere Mailing List, Estd 1994" Subject: Re: [Goanet] Medium of instruction in Goa Dear Tony, With all due respect to you and the rest of the teachers, I do not question your professionali