[Goanet] RTI... not for NRIs?

2018-08-10 Thread Frederick Noronha
‘NRIs not eligible to file RTI’: Why Centre’s response in Lok Sabha is misleading Sanya Dhingra @DhingraSanya reports: https://t.co/U2HUTadPcF https://t.co/9XJ6pKx4rY -- _/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/ _/ _/ FN * फ्रेड्रिक नोरोन्या * فريدريك نورونيا‎ +91-9822122436 _/

Re: [Goanet] Goans Suck Up A Lot.

2018-08-10 Thread George Pinto
Aug 9, 2018 at 7:04 PM, Frederick Noronha wrote: > Eugene, please don't use Goanet to fight your personal battles. Thanks, FN. I believe clean laundry should be aired on Goanet. Just today, I ran into Eugene's friends and family on Anjuna beach and can report: Since Eugene has had family

[Goanet] [Photo Blog by Rajan Parrikar] The Snowplow

2018-08-10 Thread Rajan Parrikar
Photo Blog by Rajan Parrikar has posted a new item, 'The Snowplow' Life in the sub-Arctic North. Some years ago a ferocious storm left me Stranded in Strandir. There is only one track into and out of the area, and in the winters it is cleared once a week unless there is an emergency.

[Goanet] SITEWATCH: Goa Prehistory

2018-08-10 Thread Frederick Noronha
Dr Themis D'Silva's young site on the prehistory of Goa http://goa-prehistory.com/ -- _/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/ _/ _/ FN * फ्रेड्रिक नोरोन्या * فريدريك نورونيا‎ +91-9822122436 _/ RADIO GOANA: https://archive.org/details/@fredericknoronha _/

Re: [Goanet] India & Pakistan would have remained united had Nehru let Jinnah become the PM says Dalai Lama.

2018-08-10 Thread Gilbert Lawrence
>From time to time segments of Pakistan' diverse ethnic communities (specially >the persecuted Muslims like Mojhars etc) openly express their wish and desire >to turn the clock back and reunite with India.   If the subcontinent had not split, the Muslims in Pakistan, India and Bangladesh would

[Goanet] Gandhi vs Rane: On Toilet Cleaners and Unclean Minds (Times of India, 11/8/2018)

2018-08-10 Thread V M
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/gandhi-vs-rane-on-toilet-cleaners/articleshow/65360222.cms Mahatma Gandhi believed everyone benefits from cleaning toilets, and routinely did so himself. His grandson Tushar recalls, “In Bapu’s ashrams, the first task entrusted to new entrants was the

[Goanet] Indian Railway Miinister accused of rape

2018-08-10 Thread Eddie
Assam Police have registered a case against Minister of State for Railways Rajen Gohain for allegedly raping and threatening a 24-year old woman in Nagaon district, a senior officer said on Friday. Nagaon Deputy Superintendent of Police (headquarter) Sabita Das said the case was registered

[Goanet] Why some people always focus on the negative

2018-08-10 Thread Fidibus
https://newatlas.com/neuroscience-pessimism-negative-decision-brain/55840/ -- Rebellion against the norms is Love for the Creation skype:fidibee homepage: www.fidibus.info --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus

[Goanet] Last Minute Wedding Cancellation

2018-08-10 Thread Roland Francis
For a few laughs to start the weekend. https://youtu.be/wWGID3AJD3I Roland.

[Goanet] protests galore in Goa

2018-08-10 Thread Nelson Lopes
Protests galore in Goa Goa in the past earned the sobriquet of being SUSEGAD.The four centuries plus of Portuguese rule had almost crippled self projections of grievances in mass protests.The sedentary habits of mid day rest has perhaps more to do with the label.Even today most

[Goanet] The politics of hymns in today's India

2018-08-10 Thread Frederick Noronha
https://theprint.in/politics/tm-krishna-promises-1-allah-jesus-song-a-month-after-right-wing-attacks/96497/

Re: [Goanet] [Goanet-News] Pope Francis Declares Death Penalty Unacceptable in All Cases (NYT)

2018-08-10 Thread Gladstone D'Costa
My article published in 2015 in the Herald Dr. Gladstone D'Costa On Thu, Aug 9, 2018 at 2:46 PM Goanet Reader wrote: > Pope Francis Declares Death Penalty Unacceptable in All Cases > > Pope Francis said that the > Roman Catholic Church would > work "with determination" for > the abolition of

[Goanet] Suresh Kankonkar

2018-08-10 Thread Frederick Noronha
How many of you guys listen to the radio? I do, and just a few minutes back heard an interview with Suresh Kankonkar. He was talking about starting journalism at the age of 20, his work with the Goa Monitor (edited by Mario Cabral e Sa, btw), his involvement with media startups and how at one

[Goanet] Dinesh Joshi, journalist, RIP

2018-08-10 Thread Frederick Noronha
Sorry to hear of the death of Dinesh Joshi. He was active in journalism when I was just joining in the 1980s. I will remember him as an ever smiling, man of few words. Someone very easy to get along with. He spoke very little (a good practise for a journo, I guess) except when his face lit up to

[Goanet] Formalin, by @milroygoes

2018-08-10 Thread Frederick Noronha
https://youtu.be/mWkZDe4fae0

[Goanet] Flavia Agnes, Muslim women, triple talaq EPW (@epw_in)

2018-08-10 Thread Frederick Noronha
EPW (@epw_in) tweeted at 8:00 pm on Fri, Aug 10, 2018: In 2016, Flavia Agnes pointed out the problematic ways in which #Muslim women and their #rights are portrayed by the #media. Her argument brings more nuance to the #TripleTalaqBill debate https://t.co/37CIBrIOyH https://t.co/e2oLKK5frh

Re: [Goanet] India & Pakistan would have remained united had Nehru let Jinnah become the PM says Dalai Lama

2018-08-10 Thread Patrice Riemens
Re: Date: Thu, 9 Aug 2018 13:24:59 +0530 From: John Eric Gomes To: "Goa's premiere mailing list, estb. 1994!" Subject: Re: [Goanet] India & Pakistan would have remained united had Nehru let Jinnah become the PM says Dalai Lama. I am wondering why he made such a statement. He could

[Goanet] Claudia

2018-08-10 Thread Clara Desa
Seems like a beautiful touch book story or real life emotions and struggles.

Re: [Goanet] Dalai Lama's controversial reference to Nehru

2018-08-10 Thread Naguesh Bhatcar
Sandeep, The Dalai Lama is always known to speak his mind! He did not unilaterally come and speak about Nehru. He responded when asked a question... A lot has been said about Nehru being desperate to become the PM... Naguesh Bhatcar From: Goanet on behalf

[Goanet-News] Love Lost? Claudia, a novel set in the Goa of the 1960s

2018-08-10 Thread Goanet Reader
LOVE LOST? CLAUDIA, A NOVEL SET IN GOA IN THE 1960s Sophia Lorena Benjamin (soph...@gmail.com) recently wrote her debut novel 'Claudia'. It is set in Goa during the 1960s. The news of the intensified resistance by the Indian Government to liberate Goa from Portuguese rule has caused sudden

Re: [Goanet] [Goanet-News] I am Goan (Radharao Gracias)

2018-08-10 Thread Pinto Nunes
Would you like to add on to this list of 'the great Goans?' Thought you might!! Quite hilarious!! Mum > On 10-Aug-2018, at 4:18 AM, Goanet Reader wrote: > > I AM GOAN > > [Editors's note: In the past > few hours, this write-up has > been going viral among Goan > circles in cyberspace. To know

Re: [Goanet] Tamil Rap

2018-08-10 Thread George Pinto
Same girl in two frames? From: Eddie I agree, Roland. The two are pretty professional & will go far. -Original Message- From: Roland Francis You’ll have fun watching these two cuties.. https://youtu.be/okG1lOhJi50

Re: [Goanet] END OF THE ROAD FOR PRATAPSINGH RANE

2018-08-10 Thread Eddie
Aires, 'Dignity' and such qualities mean nothing to these BJP types. They just want to the money & power. By the way, can you clarify how Parikkar pays his medical bills?? Eddie -Original Message- From: Aires Rodrigues Sent: Friday, August 10, 2018 12:58 AM To: goanet Subject:

[Goanet] Corrupt Panjim Postman Identified! - Please take appropriate action!

2018-08-10 Thread David Cleaver
FAO:- *Dr. Vinod Kumar * *Postmaster General of Goa * *General Post Office * *Panjim* *Goa* Dear Dr. Kumar, I wish to report a grave infringement being committed by one of your delivery postmen. This has been going on unchecked for several years, until it was recently brought to the attention

Re: [Goanet] Tamil Rap

2018-08-10 Thread Eddie
I agree, Roland. The two are pretty professional & will go far. Eddie -Original Message- From: Roland Francis Sent: Friday, August 10, 2018 6:15 AM To: goa...@goanet.org Subject: [Goanet] Tamil Rap You’ll have fun watching these two cuties.. https://youtu.be/okG1lOhJi50 Roland.

[Goanet] BOOT BUNGALOW BUS STAND AT DONA PAULA SATURATED ?

2018-08-10 Thread Stephen Dias
Today 10thAug 2018 morning one JCB was spotted levelling the temporary bus stand near my house close to BootBunglow, dear Sidharth ex-MLA OF PANJIM. When I questioned the driver he was not in position to tell me who instructed this job to him but with great difficulty he murmured saying name of a

[Goanet] AIFF REPORT: INDIA U-20 TEAM RETURNS TO INDIA AMIDST FANFARE

2018-08-10 Thread AIFF Media
Dear Colleagues, Please find the report regarding India U-20 Team's coming back to India after competing in the COTIF Cup in Spain. -- *INDIA U-20 TEAM RETURNS TO INDIA AMIDST FANFARE* *NEW DELHI:* After scripting a memorable 2-1 victory over Argentina U-20 in the

[Goanet] AIFF REPORT: THERE IS NO ROOM FOR COMPLACENCY, WARNS FIRMIN

2018-08-10 Thread AIFF Media
Dear Colleagues, Please find the interview of India U-15 Women's Team coach Firmin D'Souza. -- *THERE IS NO ROOM FOR COMPLACENCY, WARNS FIRMIN* *THIMPHU (BHUTAN):* After starting their SAFF U-15 Championship with a fashionable 12-0 win over Sri Lanka, Head Coach Firmin

[Goanet] Tamil Rap

2018-08-10 Thread Roland Francis
You’ll have fun watching these two cuties.. https://youtu.be/okG1lOhJi50 Roland.

[Goanet] Easy listening selection....The old master painter....Dick Haymes.

2018-08-10 Thread Con Menezes

Re: [Goanet] Goans Suck Up A Lot.

2018-08-10 Thread Dan Driscoll
I'm beginning to realize that the 'diaspora' of this world (Babylonians/and the Rest) must, in the words of an old Jesuit (Fr. Albert Mendonca) whom I used to visit in Goa, circa 1980, 'LEAVE EVERYTHING BEHIND'. So, as the Ministers used to say to the Journalists in Goa, "the question should not

[Goanet] Despacito (Slowly, Gently, Softly, Quietly)

2018-08-10 Thread Roland Francis
When Despacito goes international. https://youtu.be/JD0YGIn-wlo Roland.

[Goanet] What-will-pakistans-new-leader-imran-khan-deliver-china

2018-08-10 Thread Con Menezes
https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/2157234/what-will-pakistans-new-leader-imran-khan-deliver-china --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus

[Goanet] END OF THE ROAD FOR PRATAPSINGH RANE

2018-08-10 Thread Aires Rodrigues
Former Chief Minister and Goa’s longest serving MLA Pratapsingh Raoji Rane towards the twilight of his long political innings is rightly receiving the flak and being virtually roasted on social media by Goans across the world for that very bizarre statement on 3rd August in the Goa Legislative

[Goanet] Fwd: Song for the day....Reach For The Stars -- Shirley Bassey

2018-08-10 Thread Gabe Menezes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iouNMIbM0X4 G -- DEV BOREM KORUM Gabe Menezes.