[Goanet] New Goan Identity

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[Goanet] no news digests

Hi I haven't been receiving any news digest in the last 24 hours. Is all well? Best, Joao

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[Goanet] DiZZY

DiZZY Atheist! As I wrote several weeks ago, the A-word makes some Goan RCs swoon and last Sunday we witnessed a full display This is a common ailment of Christians - their attachment and identification with words. We are all aware of the historical precedent with its great psychological

[Goanet] Remembering Francis

Remembering Francis Not personally, as I am not that old! But living in Japan where Xavier spent more than two and a half years did bring his name to mind. He did live in Goa too, where according to some historians, he spent four or five months. In Japan he was elated and depressed with the at

[Goanet] Don't take the D-train

Don't take the D-train The following information appeared in the NT, Friday 26 According to Mr Prashant Shinde of Shinde Packaging in Verna Industrial Estate: The best part of the Regional Plan is setting up micro industrial zones in villages, which would help generate employment in the villages

[Goanet] Saintly Madness?!

Saintly What?! Are our saints mad? Take Mother Theresa, for instance, who used to say she did not see the dying child or old man or woman in her arms but Jesus! A truly compassionate person would see the person in his or her arms, not Jesus. Why is this so? Is it because ideology gets in the w

[Goanet] Room with a View

Room with a View The breakdown in the population of Roman Catholics, Hindus, Muslims is probably 30%, 65%, and 5% respectively. But the view from my window is something else. Goanet appears to be 99% Roman Catholic and this view can be said to be something of an anomaly, a Goan aberration. Anyo

[Goanet] one-point discussion: logic

When the miners in Chile were rexcued the whole world including Joao rejoiced (what a mixed bunch, believers, non-believers and so on). But, then, some folks started to claim it was a miracle because the miners prayed to Jesus and Mary! What about miners (and others) who have believed and prayed t

[Goanet] I am God!

A great discovery of the East is 'I am God'. A great Indian seer has said this discovery is equal to all the discoveries of the West! Say 'I am God' to a Westerner and s/he will probably collapse and fall down the steps. Say it to a Goan Roman Catholic and s/he will start to feel dizzy. Say it to H

[Goanet] Never on a Sunday!

Never on a Sunday! I like to visit churches to study the architecture. Never on a Sunday, though. You see, on Sundays the priests have a ceremony known as the holy mass in which they use bread and wine which when blessed they claim becomes the body and blood of Jesus Christ! When Jesus was alive

[Goanet] The Nobody Everybody Knows

The Nobody Everybody Knows. Yes, some wag said that about God the other day. I disagree, GOD is a DOG from hell! People are willing to kill or die for their beliefs about God - all speculation about the concept of God, always about God. We keep going around in circles. The Buddha, it is said, banne

[Goanet] Happy Birthday

Happy 16th birthday Goanet. I don't know anything about Goanet or its history but I am happy, very happy to note that Goans can agree to disagree and I hope this is not simply because we are spread all over the world and are not in face to face communication. Wishing Goanet a long and healthy life.

[Goanet] cages

When you change your religion, you change your cage. Yes, when you change your belief system, then you change your cage. That is what Krishnamurti means although it is easier said than done! Why? For the simple reason, the cage-keepers aka priests of all faiths will never allow an individual to enq

[Goanet] Tribute to a Hindu father

*Tribute to a Hindu father* I don't know what to say when some people question my being a Hindu bybirth. Very few are interested in knowing about the pains I took for myreligious and spiritual education in a family which was very ritualistic. Myfather was an epitome of Hinduism as he understood

[Goanet] All religions .......

*All religions ..* Mervyn, What about non-believers who think they are somehow superior,and also sneer at the beliefs of others? Sometimes they are tinged by faith!"secularists what Santosh described (in another context) as "self-loathing", and atother times, by a willingness to critique someon

[Goanet] All religions are not equally good

*All religions are not equally good* From: "rajendra kakodkar" < rskakodkar at yahoo.co.in >< I was wodering how come people not understand that religion/caste/language/culture based division in people is politician’s game. Why waste ti

[Goanet] all religions not equally good

From: "rajendra kakodkar" < rskakodkar at yahoo.co.in >< I was wodering how come people not understand that religion/caste/language/culture based division in people is politician’s game. Why waste time on these when the polititians are devas

[Goanet] Caste and creed in Goa

*Caste and creed in Goa* *>* All Indians are Hundu Hindu, Hindu Christian and even some are Hindu Muslims; as one Arab muslim said to me once long ago in a Gulf state. Joao worries: I don't understand these contradictory terms. I thought that someone who believes in Krishna is a Hindu, someone wh

[Goanet] cast

2500 years ago, the greatest man India has given the world tried to eradicate the caste system, and failed. He was no match for the wily Brahmins and their foxy theories. That was a long time ago, and today even the Brahmins are to be found beyond religious roles, in all walks of life, in all profe

[Goanet] conversions

The great Krishnamurti once said, to change our religion is to change our cage. He also said, all wars begin in chai shops. He was indeed a wonderful man who inspired generations of people all over the world. Celebrate life!

[Goanet] Teacher forced to wear burqa!

*Teacher forced to wear burqa!* *I had posted an article on how a teacher in West Bengal refused to followthe instructions from the students union forcing the teacher to wear aburqa. I regret to say that the comments of both Joao Barros-Pereira andFredrick Noronha are way off the topic and smells

[Goanet] Teacher forced to wear burqa!

*Teacher forced to wear burqa!* On 30 July 2010 21:13, Joao Barros-Pereira < joaobarrospereira at gmail.com<http://lists.goanet.org/listinfo.cgi/goanet-goanet.org> > wrote:>* Joao observes: Interesting piece, Dr. Barad. Maybe the Muslims fanatics and* >*the Hindu fanatics ca

[Goanet] Teacher forced to wear burqa!

*Teacher forced to wear burqa!* There are many who say that women wear burqa on their own free will, andthey should be allowed. I hope there is a media campaign about this case,where a woman says that she does not want to wear a burqa. Best wishesU. G. Barad > Joao observes: Interesting piece, Dr

[Goanet] First Cousins

Hinduism, someone wrote a while back on Goanet, is by and large a theistic religion. He is right. And, I might add, so is Christianity. They are both dualistic. God and You, I and God, and so on. You can also add Islam and Judaism to this list. Prayer, of course, is an expression of this belief in

[Goanet] Noise ratio on Goanet too much. Time to unsubscribe

*Noise ratio on Goanet too much. Time to unsubscribe?* *Fri Jul 9 18:35:49 PDT 2010* In the last few weeks, I've simply been deleting goanet emails after just scanning the headers. I dont have the slight interest in all the petty fights going on for weeks and months now. Joao: I'm afraid you have

[Goanet] I am ...

We Goans have a lot in common with Jesus and the Jews. When Goa gained independence in 1961? as a child I'd often hear people say, 'Those Indians ...' Looking back at it all, as we were a separate political entity at the time, it is not really surprising ...! But fifty years on, this attitude of be

[Goanet] not just another day ...

On my recent trip to Goa I had the privilage of visiting several old Goan houses which would be, so to speak, on their way out but fortunately saved by foreigners living in Goa today. We Goans need to appreciate more their efforts in preserving traditional Goan culture, and especially old Goan hous

[Goanet] a couple of questions

Goa's CM Kamat's remark - politics makes you crazy- made to some women who wanted to meet him to discuss an issue intrigued me as did the video surprise me. Did most people see both? Does politics make one crazy is a good question? Why wasn't Kamat asked what he meant? Was he saying he is no longer

[Goanet] Much ado about nothing

tly must notbe relegated as encompassing the word 'ado' (as in mere activity);rather,under, action--something not exactly frivolous. venantius>* Date: Sun, 23 May 2010 18:39:20 +0900* >*From: Joao Barros-Pereira < joaobarrospereira at gmail.com<http://lists.goanet.org

[Goanet] Much ado about nothing

Did CM Kamat make the statement or not, I don't need Goan votes ... I hope a knowledgeable person will inform us of something much more important, which MLAs are dependent on the votes of Goans and only Goans - in each constituency - in order to win an election! I think this will provide us with a

[Goanet] nice development

Goa has more casinos than Las Vegas, I read somewhere. I don't know a thing about casinos (on land or water) but I was surprised to learn this fact as it shows that we are even more developed than Las Vegas! Goa as No. 1? Unfortunately, there is a footnote. The casinos have been spewing raw sewage

[Goanet] nice development

Goa has more casinos than Las Vegas, I read somewhere. I don't know a thing about casinos (on land or water) but I was surprised to learn this fact as it shows that we are even more developed than Las Vegas! Goa as No. 1? Unfortunately, there is a footnote. The casinos have been spewing raw sewage

[Goanet] Goanet Reader: Bleddy Goans ... and all that (FN, Herald)

Goanet Reader: Bleddy Goans ... and all that (FN, Herald) Fri May 14 14:59:45 PDT 2010 DEVIL'S ADVOCATE/Frederick Noronha It has been quite awhile since I've seen a piece of text stoke up so much heat and emotions in a positive way. More so, one that did not go about merely raking up divisions

[Goanet] A Goan priest who gave his life to save that of

*A Goan priest who gave his life to save that of* *Tue May 11 15:18:06 PDT 2010* Yes we all should Salute Father Thomas. Joao adds: I'll join you all in praising the man. Reminds me of PWD Minister Churchill Alemao who also risked his life to save a Goan boy from drowning, but alas! I believe he

[Goanet] Need to Save Goa for Future Generations

*Need to Save Goa for Future Generations* *Fri May 7 10:35:53 PDT 2010* All this Save Goa business get my blood pressure going. Joao adds: I'm sick of it too. Add my name to the list. Methinks, we Goans have put the cart before the horse. We first need to save ourselves! But, from whom? The Roman

[Goanet] The priests are comin'!

The priests are comin', and how! They're comin' in Ireland, Mexico, Germany, and God knows where! Are our boys safe? Do we need to have our government at the state and national level legislate new laws in order to protect our boys, especially in boarding houses? What do we do? For starters, I say,

[Goanet] NRGs

With a handful of gnetters objecting from time to time about what NRGs can write or cannot write about with regard to Goa, I strongly suggest that they set up a high-level committee and draw up a list of topics of what can be discussed and what is off. And, while they are at it please also include

[Goanet] Who is the Church?

*Who is the Church ?* *Mon Jan 18 19:43:26 PST 2010* They say money is the root of all unhappiness. Joao asks: Who are they? Poor people say that the lack if money is the root of all evil! Instead of saying amen , modern people would appearto make the following statement: Yes, money is the rootof

[Goanet] Who is the Church?

With the flavor of the Colva episode still in the air, and cyberspace too, we Roman Catholic Goanetters should ask ourselves the next logical question: Who is the Church? Judging from the comments on Goanet from time to time it would appear that a lot of us agree we Goans aren't the same - that is,

[Goanet] Thought for Today

A wise man can even learn from a fool, a real Goan, non- Goan or an expatriate Goan. Cheers, Joao

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[Goanet] Opinion in Herald

This article appeared in the Herald today in the Opinion section. Take a look at the final paragraph. Since port activities take place within the confines of MPT’s notified limits on the southern bank of the Zuari River, in an area which is closest to the open sea and away from the beaches of Goa

[Goanet] Politics not Religion

We need to be cautious of half-truths: Hindu temples display Christmas-style decorations. End of story. But, it could be the beginning of something more - but will it? When Hindu festivals are celebrated will Roman Catholic reciprocate? Let's wait and see! Will the Hindus show us they are more civ

[Goanet] RC Goan Identity

Merry Christmas to one and all - even if Jesus wasn't born today and God alone knows when! But, who cares? Drag a chair, bring that bottle over here, and let's have a drink! Cheers! I'm a Goan. NB Anyone who might be seriously interested in delving deeper into this this hot topic need not take th

[Goanet] January 6- Christmas for Orthodox Christians

*January 6- Christmas for Orthodox Christians* *Wed Dec 16 09:20:16 PST 2009* Hi Joao et al !Orthodox Christians - who number more than 250 million globally- celebrate Christmas on January 6. Joao asks: I just wanted to know when Jesus was born but did not get an answer - is it Dec 25 or Jan 6

[Goanet] Merry Christmas

*Merry Christmas* *Tue Dec 15 18:31:18 PST 2009* Merry Christmas to all. With Love, Eulalia Pereira Joao observes: Isn't Dec 15 a tad too early? Anyway, is the birth of Jesus on Dec 25 or is it Jan 6, traditionally celebrated in my village as the Feast of the Three Kings ? Greetings all the sa

[Goanet] Who is a Goan?

*Who is a Goan?* *Tue Dec 15 10:01:27 PST 2009* Joao asks: Maybe, a better question is: Who am I? Mr. Noronha,Do elaborate on what "moral" definition you are alluding to, and for whom?Can the foreign residents presently in Goa claim Goaness?I. Nunes--- On Tue, 12/15/09, Frederick Noronha http://

[Goanet] Divide and Rule ...?

The following article appeared in the Navhind Times, Mon 14. It is a real shocker! To end the long saga of finalisation and notification of the Regional Plan 2021, it could be notified part by part or even village by village, informed top government officials. And if this view of some influential

[Goanet] Japanese and Indian : Has History proved FrancisXavier wrong?

*Japanese and Indian : Has History proved FrancisXavier wrong?* *Sun Dec 6 01:57:18 PST 2009* From: "J. Colaco < jc>" < colaco1 at gmail.com ><* cunning, exploiting the poor people,* >* whereas the Japanese were simple and more responsive.

[Goanet] swiss referendum

*swiss referendum* *Tue Dec 1 02:35:59 PST 2009* To Goanet -Goans should take a leaf out of the Swiss bookand ban new mosques and muezzin calls that themigrants want to bring to Goa. The most visiblestructure in the Chimbel slum - visible to thenaked eye from the Mandovi bridge - is the mosque. r

[Goanet] Who is a Panch?

Who is a Panch? Is a panch a dictator or a representative of the people? Once elected, does a panch have a right - legal or moral - to do anything, including acting against the interests of the villagers and the people who have elected him? This is, in my opinion, something the people

[Goanet] Akeru's paintings of Goan Houses

Anyone who might be interested in taking a look at my wife's pics of her paintings of Goan houses in Cansaulim and its environs should please check out Akeru's World of Paintings http://akeru.web.fc2.com/index.html Her next exhibition on the same theme will be in the coming month of Feb/Mar. Best

[Goanet] Tyranny of Mega Housing Projects effecting Goans (appeared in Herald)

*Tyranny of Mega Housing Projects effecting Goans (appeared in Herald)* *Tue Nov 24 21:18:50 PST 2009* Tyranny of Mega-Housing ProjectsGated communities are foreign to our culture. They are creating a new class system, says PETER FERNANDES Joao observes: Good article. I hope to see a few more li

[Goanet] What's in a name?

With all the bickering on Goaney nowadays it appears so much like Goa or Goan or Goanese - take your pick! What's the difference? Cheers, Joao

[Goanet] Panch's Punches

I read with great amusement the views of one panch regarding the rights of the Gram Sabha. It appears that all petty matters (read: small change) should be handled by the members of the village but important issues, such as, mega projects do not fall within the rights of the Gram Sabha members. Is

[Goanet] Wanted Urgently: Panchayat Pre-Election Pledge!

*Wanted Urgently:Panchayat Pre-Election Pledge!** *While our MLAs are more than eager to take away the rights of the panch members, the panch members are equally keen to divest themselves of their responsibilities towards members of the Gram Sabha. All over Goa we hear stories about pandemonium at

[Goanet] Wanted Urgently:Panchayat Pre-Election Pledge!

*Wanted Urgently:Panchayat Pre-Election Pledge!** *While our MLAs are more than eager to take away the rights of the panch members, the panch members are equally keen to divest themselves of their responsibilities towards members of the Gram Sabha. All over Goa we hear stories about pandemonium at

[Goanet] Let us pray

*Let us pray* *Tue Nov 10 20:04:49 PST 2009* FWIW, Gregor Mendel, who is known as the "father of modern genetics", was a monk; as was, in a manner of speaking, Abbe Faria our own "father of hypnotism". Joao observes: True! But what is his contribution to spirituality? Or for that matter, Abe Fari

[Goanet] Has Medical Profession has chaged to good in last 100 years?

*Has Medical Profession has chaged to good in last 100 years?* *Fri Nov 6 12:36:33 PST 2009* SHRIKANT BARVE < shri8131 at yahoo.com > : Modern medical profession wasin alliance with modern pharmaceutical industry and as such wasbecoming a 'pr

[Goanet] Faith healing

*Faith healing* *Thu Nov 5 00:45:48 PST 2009* Sacru deSaligao, who went about,*>* garbed in a franciscan habit,preachingprettyapochrypal interpretations of the*>* divine (JoaoBarros-Pereira)-Sacru came from a rich family and was sent to Saligaoseminary, they foundhim 'off is head' and dismis

[Goanet] Faith Healing

*Faith Healing* *Wed Nov 4 02:02:31 PST 2009* Sacru deSaligao, who went about,* >* garbed in a franciscan habit, preachingprettyapochrypal interpretations of the* >* divine (Joao Barros-Pereira)-Sacru came from a rich family and was sent to Saligao seminary, they foundhim 'off i

[Goanet] Faith Healing

*Faith Healing.* *Tue Nov 3 14:17:32 PST 2009* Of course, Alfred! We had a lot of respect for Sacrula. I was alwayspuzzled why our schoolboy colleagues from Mapusa, and the othervillages, failed to understand the man :-)Btw, there is a rare photo of the "Pope of All Religions" in, I think,one of G

[Goanet] Pensao: A tradition wrapped in myth

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[Goanet] Thank God for the Migrants!

*Thank God for the Migrants!** *If you are a politician the migrants are a godsend. Thank God for the migrants is probably the nightly prayer of every Goan politician irrespective of party affiliation. Now, even though we have all been to school , sat in Civics class and are aware of our constitut

[Goanet] The accidental Activist - To Die For

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[Goanet] Goa Creativae Center overdue

A new organization is in the making or should be! A creative center of volunteers need to go into action by forming an organization of people who live in Goa and have the interest of Goans at heart. An obvious area to start with would be the tourism sector where ideas are not linked to a high level

[Goanet] Thank God, for what?

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[Goanet] Bad news for non-US fans of President Obama

* G * O * A * N * E * T C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * Planning to get married in Goa? www.weddingsetcgoa.com Making your 'dream wed

[Goanet] Much to the chagrin of some Goanetters, the Nobel peace prize winne

* G * O * A * N * E * T C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * Planning to get married in Goa? www.weddingsetcgoa.com Making your 'dream wed

[Goanet] the twist

* G * O * A * N * E * T C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * Planning to get married in Goa? www.weddingsetcgoa.com Making your 'dream wed

[Goanet] caste - an old story

* G * O * A * N * E * T C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * Planning to get married in Goa? www.weddingsetcgoa.com Making your 'dream wed

[Goanet] Christians with Hindu names....

*Christians with Hindu names* *Tue Sep 29 19:37:02 PDT 2009* Thanks Vivian. Mahatma Ghandhi said, " I love Christ but not Christians. If Christians only live and practiced Christ, there would be no other religion in the world."You might be surprised to know, that it was the teachings of Ch

[Goanet] CHRISTIANs WITH HINDU NAMES ARE COWARDS

*CHRISTIANS WITH HINDU NAMES ARE COWARDS.* *Tue Sep 22 00:32:20 PDT 2009* Those Christians in India who are operating with Hindu names are doing thisto protect their skin from Hindu facist forces. Joao observes: Rubbish! They have every right to change their names. Don't forget we were all Hindus,

[Goanet] Is India's democracy in decline?

- BOOK RELEASE: Medieval Goa by Teotonio R. de Souza Will be re-released after 30 years on August 21, 2009 at 5:15pm at Goa Chambers of Commerce and Industry Hall, near Azad Maidan in Panjim, Goa

[Goanet] Panchayati Raj and Moilra

*Panchayati Raj and Moilra* *Sun Aug 16 11:28:58 PDT 2009* Joao oberves: Wonderful reading especially as it coincides with India's Independence Day Celebrations. Is democracy necessary? No doubt there are corrupt sar(panchas) but does it mean that the government secretaries will be any better? Is i

[Goanet] Stand Up or Sit Down but Be Counted!

- Goanetter Francis Rodrigues (Vasco/Toronto) book launch in London, England @ the World Goa Day festivities on 15 Aug at 7pm Details http://www.konkanisongbook.com --

[Goanet] Sexual deviation/deprivation

*Sexual deviation/deprivation* *Wed Aug 12 16:50:22 PDT 2009* From: "Mervyn Lobo" < mervynalobo at yahoo.ca >Santosh Helekar wrote:>* Practically anybody, including married and unmarried adult* >* heterosexuals who engage in any behavior t

[Goanet] Togetherness

Not a single MLA belonging to any political party voted against the amendment to the Panchyat Act. Isn't it wonderful that our MLAs can cross party, communal, religious, and other lines and see eye to eye on the intrinsic value and goodness of the amendment. Isn't it their sacred duty to protect th

[Goanet] Neo-Colonialism

Freedom is not free. While it is a gift from God, we need to guard and cherish it. Otherwise it will soon be taken away from us. And, this is exactly what has happened in the Goa Assembly a few days ago with the amendment to the Goa Panchayat Act. We can only hope and pray the governor of Goa will

[Goanet] Juvenile comedy

- Goanetter Francis Rodrigues (Vasco/Toronto) unveils his book, The Greatest Konkani Song Hits. Launch dates: Goa (Kala Academy) on 9 Aug. 4 pm. U.K. (Staines) on 15 Aug. Canada on 20 Aug and US on 30 Aug. Details http://www.konkaniso

[Goanet] Sing-a-Goa ...?

* G * O * A * N * E * T *** C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * Sangath, www.sangath.com, is looking to build a centre for services, training a

[Goanet] it has always been this way ...?

* G * O * A * N * E * T *** C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * Sangath, www.sangath.com, is looking to build a centre for services, training a

[Goanet] it has always been this way ...?

* G * O * A * N * E * T *** C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * Sangath, www.sangath.com, is looking to build a centre for services, training a

[Goanet] Talkn' Matka

* G * O * A * N * E * T *** C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * Sangath, www.sangath.com, is looking to build a centre for services, training a

[Goanet] Goan Homestay

With the obvious impact of the global recession on Goa's tourism it makes good sense for the government to start a website to promote a Goan Homestay as Goans are an important part of the tourism attraction in this part of the world. Even if no more than one room is converted into a guest room

[Goanet] Obama's message to Goans ...?

Watching President Obama on TV telling Africans how much they need strong institutions and not strong men brought me home to Goa where powerful politicians make things happen even if they are illegal or stop something even if it is legal! When are we Goans going to realize that we have certain fund

[Goanet] Selma Carvalho: Who the bleep cares about homosexuality?

*Sun Jul 5 11:47:27 PDT 2009* Title: Who the bleep cares about homosexuality?By: Selma CarvalhoSource: Goan Voice Newsletter 5 July 2009-07-05Full text:The Delhi High Court has had a shinning moment. On July 2, in a historicruling, it decriminalized homosexuality and brought India into the 21stc

Re: [Goanet] Is God against alcohol?

ollowers of Jesus Christ ...?) drink juice in churches and wine outside, don't they? Why do they do so if Jesus didn't? Now, don't get me wrong, I'm not against their drinking wine. Cheers! ;From: Joao Barros-Pereira Subject: Is God against alcoholTo: goanet at goanet. <http://lists.g

[Goanet] Is God against alcohol?

What great fun it was to read the reports in the local newspapers about how the government will not issue liquor licenses to bars that have a god or saint's name? Is God against alcohol? Jesus drank wine and soma and other drinks are mentioned in ancient religious texts. So, what's up? That Goa

[Goanet] living accidentallyn

*NEWS: Portugal's seven wonders spark controversy* *Fri Jun 19 13:07:34 PDT 2009* Just as I imagained: Too many goans want to deny their portuguese colonialism. Why?. I have no problem being christian, catholic, having western mannerisms and style. Joao observes: We are born in some country or ot

[Goanet] Comment about Bom Jesus Basilica among 7 wonders of Portuguese origin

*Comment about Bom Jesus Basilica among 7 wonders of Portuguese origin* *Sat Jun 13 22:48:21 PDT 2009* Ignatius Fernandes writes: "When Indira Gandhi was assassinated by a Sikhbody guard a lot of Sikhs men, women, and children were indiscriminatelyburned, hacked and murdered by Hindus." My respon

[Goanet] Comment about Bom Jesus Basilica among 7 wonders of Portuguese origin

*Comment about Bom Jesus Basilica among 7 wonders of Portuguese origin* *Fri Jun 12 09:13:19 PDT 2009* As a non-Goan who's lived here on and off for 20 years, I'm very curiousabout Goa's history with the Inquisition. How is it that the gory history of Goa's past remains virtually unknown by outsi

[Goanet] How rich is the Catholic Church?

With all the writings regarding the land holdings of the Catholic Church going on, the question that comes to my mind is, How rich is the Catholic Church? Is it in the top three or ten in the world? A few years ago I read a report that said that it was in the top three ... Anyway, somethin

[Goanet] Goan girl wins 'Miss Wiltshire' crown in Swind

*Goan girl wins 'Miss Wiltshire' crown in Swindon* *Tue May 19 07:32:11 PDT 2009* --- On Tue, 5/19/09, Romeo Ferns < dedicated2uus at yahoo.com > wrote:>* From: Romeo Ferns < dedicated2uus at yahoo.com

[Goanet] The New Face of Hinduism

The New Face of Hinduism Will Mayawati usher in the new face of Hinduism? Will Manu have to undergo serious surgery after a few millennium - are a couple of questions we could idle our time with as we wait for the results of the MP elections. Will the spirit of Dr. Ambedkar be rekindled, in h

[Goanet] The Third Man

*The Third Man* Tue Apr 21 13:43:41 PDT 2009 I believe that Joao's post makes reasonable reading. There is (in myopinion) no difference between the Congress and the BJP except thatone is more corrupt, the other more prone to communalism. (I do notneed to repeat the VideoCD and Vandalism incident

[Goanet] The Third Man

*The Third Man* Tue Apr 21 13:43:41 PDT 2009 I believe that Joao's post makes reasonable reading. There is (in myopinion) no difference between the Congress and the BJP except thatone is more corrupt, the other more prone to communalism. (I do notneed to repeat the VideoCD and Vandalism incident

[Goanet] The Third Man

Why would any right-thinking, freedom-loving citizen want to vote for the Congress? Aside from the corruption, they do not believe in democracy! Do we want the whole of Goa to go the Cidade de Goa way? I hope not. As for the BJP, with all the attacks on minorities it goes without saying that this i

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Remembering Aquino Braganca (b. 6 April 1924), who fought for freedom of the former Portuguese colonies in Africa. An online tribute http://aquinobraganca.wordpress.com/ (includes many historical refer

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