[Goanet] l.mascarenhas at btinternet.com: police station, under whose jurisdiction venue fell, was not told about the Goa Police team's visit.

2013-11-30 Thread U. G. Barad
others! U. G. Barad On Thu, 28 Nov 2013 Dr. Ferdinando dos Reis Falc?o drferdina...@hotmail.com wrote: COMMENT I know that it is mentally challenging for U.G. Barad to comprehend the English language. I would request U.G.Barad to just google ?survivor meaning? and see the first thing

[Goanet] Goa Police team arrive at Tarun Tejpal's house in Delhi

2013-11-29 Thread U. G. Barad
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Goa-Police-team-arrive-at-Tarun-Tej pals-house-in-Delhi/articleshow/26550725.cms NEW DELHI/PANAJI: A team of Goa Policereached the residence of Tehelka editor Tarun Tejpal in the national capital on Friday morning, according to Times Now. The news channel

[Goanet] Shoma Chaudhury quits Tehelka. Is this the end of the magazine?

2013-11-28 Thread U. G. Barad
in return for sponsoring events! The bigger question still remains unanswered ‘Is this the end of the magazine?’ U. G. Barad URL: http://www.business-standard.com/article/current-affairs/shoma-chaudhury-qui ts-tehelka-is-this-the-end-of-the-magazine-113112800163_1.html Says she was not sure

[Goanet] TEHELKA and political brownies.

2013-11-28 Thread U. G. Barad
in ThinkFest even if ThinkFest is conducted in Kangress ruled states! I think, ThinkFest is a closed chapter from now on!! U. G. Barad On Wed, 27 Nov 2013 Dr. Ferdinando dos Reis Falc?o drferdina...@hotmail.com wrote: Very intriguing how the Tehelka alleged rape case goes full force. All

[Goanet] SC approves amendment to RPA, leaders in jail can contest elections

2013-11-28 Thread U. G. Barad
To read more on above subject click on the link provided: http://www.business-standard.com/article/politics/sc-approves-amendment-to-r pa-leaders-in-jail-can-contest-elections-113111900775_1.html On July 10, 2013, the Supreme Court had given a judgment that anybody in police custody/jail will

[Goanet] l.mascarenhas at btinternet.com: police station, under whose jurisdiction venue fell, was not told about the Goa Police team's visit.

2013-11-28 Thread U. G. Barad
fact that we did evolve.” - Jerry A. Coyne I conclude saying ‘It is more important to be pure of Intention’ rather than 'dancing to the tunes of political parties he or she is affiliated to!' U. G. Barad On Thu, 28 Nov 2013 Dr. Ferdinando dos Reis Falc?o drferdina...@hotmail.com Goanet

[Goanet] Goa and goans

2013-11-28 Thread U. G. Barad
On Thu, 28 Nov 2013 Ana Maria Fernandes amferns_n...@hotmail.com concludes her message on above subject line saying: 'Do you know that when you go for a wedding in UK the groom and the bride will just give you one soft drink, or may be one peg of hot drink and one plate of snacks the rest you

[Goanet] Tarun Tejpal's many businesses

2013-11-28 Thread U. G. Barad
http://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/tarun-tejpal-s-many-busin esses-11311289_1.html The company owned 80% by him is highly profitable, but the one that he owns 19.25% is mired in losses The alleged sexual assault by Tehelka Editor-in-chief Tarun Tejpal on a young journalist,

[Goanet] Tehelka: HC refuses to grant Tarun Tejpal interim protection from arrest

2013-11-27 Thread U. G. Barad
URL: http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/tehelka-hc-refu ses-to-grant-tarun-tejpal-interim-protection-from-arrest/articleshow/2640879 0.cms NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court on Tuesday refused to grant interim protection against arrest to Tehelka Editor Tarun Tejpal, who

[Goanet] The way Tehelka works

2013-11-26 Thread U. G. Barad
in behaving like a chicken with its head cut off.’  U. G. Barad On Mon, 25 Nov 2013 Dr. Ferdinando dos Reis Falc?o drferdina...@hotmail.com RESPONSE: Dr. Barad; I have realised from you post that you are a Doctorate in forecasting. You initial post is dated 22 November and your News on Deccan

[Goanet] Tehelka journalist deposes, Goa Police summon Tejpal

2013-11-26 Thread U. G. Barad
URL: http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Tehelka-journalist-deposes-Goa-Poli ce-summon-Tejpal/articleshow/26434290.cms MUMBAI/PANAJI: The Tehelka journalist who has alleged sexual assault by the magazine's founder-editor Tarun Tejpal gave her first detailed account to the police on Tuesday.

[Goanet] The way Tehelka works

2013-11-25 Thread U. G. Barad
messages. U. G. Barad On Sun, 24 Nov 2013 Dr. Ferdinando dos Reis Falc?o drferdina...@hotmail.com Wrote: U. G. Barad dr.udaybarad at gmail.com on Sun Nov 24 00:32:51 PST 2013 wrote: Anyway, now will Dr. Ferdinando, Englishman, explain his version of ENGLISH ? RESPONSE: My comment

[Goanet] Was Congress in a tearing hurry to award Sachin the Bharat Ratna?

2013-11-25 Thread U. G. Barad
of that scientist to Dr. Manmohan Singh - PM of India through either Sonia Gandi or Rahul Gandi!! Will you do that? Lastly, in your opening remark you wrote 'I came across this news report in the Bijness Stunted.' Looks like you have started 'Bijness Stunted!' If so, wish you all the very best!! U. G

[Goanet] The way Tehelka works

2013-11-24 Thread U. G. Barad
herein below, my 1st message, followed by Dr. Ferdinando’s message, my response to Dr. Ferdinando and Dr. Ferdinando’s recent ENGLISH explanation! U. G. Barad MY FIRST MESSAGE: Subject: The way Tehelka works Though not directly related to the latest Tejpal incident, I thought the enclosed

[Goanet] Was Congress in a tearing hurry to award Sachin the Bharat Ratna?

2013-11-24 Thread U. G. Barad
Truth is bitter! The politics over awarding Bharat Ratna has put the beleaguered Kangress Party into bitter fix! Read more at: http://www.business-standard.com/article/current-affairs/was-congress-in-a-t earing-hurry-to-award-sachin-the-bharat-ratna-113112000182_1.html U. G. Barad The Grand

[Goanet] The way Tehelka works

2013-11-23 Thread U. G. Barad
to collect the information! In any case, it would seem that his assumption turned out to be false!! U. G. Barad

[Goanet] The way Tehelka works

2013-11-21 Thread U. G. Barad
Though not directly related to the latest Tejpal incident, I thought the enclosed article relating to the first Think festival would be of interest to the members on this list. U. G. Barad A crusader turns collector Author: Devika Sequeira Publication: Deccan Herald Date: November 12, 2011

[Goanet] Politicians are 'idiots', says Bharat Ratna CNR Rao

2013-11-18 Thread U. G. Barad
-cnr-rao-113111700700_1.html U. G. Barad Blasts the political class for taking investment in science and education lightly! Bharat Ratna awardee and eminent scientist, CNR Rao who has 1500 research papers and 45 scientific books to his credit, blasted the political class for ignoring

[Goanet] Pope's views on corruption

2013-11-16 Thread U. G. Barad
I came across this very interesting article. U. G. Barad. Pope Francis corruption fury: Tie them to a rock and throw them in the sea Author: Heather Saul Publication: The Times of India Date: November 12, 2013 URL: http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/europe/Pope-Francis-corruption-fury

[Goanet] a small goa outpost in Kochi.

2013-11-12 Thread U. G. Barad
On the run from Goa, finding a home in Kochi Author: TNN Publication: The Times of India Date: November 5, 2013 URL: http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kochi/On-the-run-from-Goa-finding-a- home-in-Kochi/articleshow/25232884.cms When the Portuguese attacked the local community in Goa and

[Goanet] Did not break poll code! Rahul to EC

2013-11-09 Thread U. G. Barad
by all other political parties! Three cheers to Bharat Nirman!! U. G. Barad

[Goanet] ALL FOREIGN NATIONALS OVERSTAYING IN GOA WITHOUT VALID DOCUMENTS SHOULD BE DEPORTED - Shantaram Naik

2013-11-09 Thread U. G. Barad
Words like Grandmother's medicine, fever, antipyretics, drug trade, monopoly of Indians are creating more confusion and adds more to the complications faced by Goans - rather Analogy used is complex! U. G. Barad On Fri, 8 Nov 2013 Dr. Ferdinando dos Reis Falc?o drferdina...@hotmail.com wrote

[Goanet] CBI not a police force: Can't probe or arrest or file FIRs!

2013-11-08 Thread U. G. Barad
! More because in this election era Kangress would have made immense use of CBI literary has their own bureau of investigation i.e. Congress Bureau of Investigation! At least for time being this chance is negated by Gauhati HC ruling! U. G. Barad

[Goanet] Chidambaram wants you to spend, because he cannot

2013-11-06 Thread U. G. Barad
http://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/chidambaram-wants-yo u-to-spend-because-he-cannot-113110600623_1.html 'People must consume goods so that industry will produce the goods; without consumption there is no production.’ Chidambaram Is the finance minister looking for a free

[Goanet] Funds and spends of political parties

2013-11-03 Thread U. G. Barad
Play the slide show titled 'Funds and spends of political parties' by clicking on the link provided herein below: The link: http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/slideshows/nation-world/funds-and-spends -of-political-parties/slideshow/24843376.cms Enjoy, U. G. Barad

[Goanet] Bangladesh a better place to live than India, survey says

2013-11-03 Thread U. G. Barad
better than in India. U. G. Barad

[Goanet] Namo V/S Shazada

2013-11-02 Thread U. G. Barad
and for what? And of course one has to equally wait to see how Mind plays 'Bleeding Heart Games' - both players are aspirant of wining upcoming 5 state elections! U. G. Barad On Sat, 2 Nov 2013 Nelson Lopes nellope...@gmail.com wrote: Namo is a very senior, experienced and matured politician

[Goanet] Irking Panels . Annoying recommendations!

2013-10-31 Thread U. G. Barad
, and the profitability that must/should be allowed! All they do is 'coming out with recommendations/proposals of hiking the existing price with shallow explanations!' Read the appended article and other details provided in the link and draw your own conclusion. U. G. Barad ARTICLE: Parikh panel

[Goanet] Catholic Church slams Kerala Left over meeting boycott

2013-10-23 Thread U. G. Barad
report.” I do believe, but not certain, that the NGO is Goa Foundation.  Is my belief correct? U. G. Barad Catholic Church slams Kerala Left over meeting boycott Author: F wire Publication: Firstpost.com Date: October 22, 2013 URL: http://www.firstpost.com/fwire/catholic-church-slams-kerala-left

[Goanet] Classifying Western Ghats 'ecologically fragile' a threat to sustenance, say inhabitants

2013-10-22 Thread U. G. Barad
I understand that Madhav Gadgil, the author of the first report, has a post in Goa University. If there is someone on this list who can contact him, perhaps we can get his views on what the inhabitants are saying. U. G. Barad Classifying Western Ghats 'ecologically fragile' a threat

[Goanet] On Mining

2013-10-21 Thread U. G. Barad
along with their locations. Awaiting factual data from Vivian to advance this discussion to 1+ level and while answering please don't change the subject line as was done by you this time (your message appended here below.) U. G. Barad On Wed, 10/16/13, Vivian A. DSouza socorro...@yahoo.com

[Goanet] Why is there objection?

2013-10-14 Thread U. G. Barad
On the one hand, I have read reports of groups, including Christian, complaining about commercialisation of education.  And on the other hand there is objection like the ones we see in this article. Best regards, U. G. Barad Christian missionary schools oppose Rajasthan School Act 2013

[Goanet] How corruption cases against Mayawati and Mulayam vanished????

2013-10-14 Thread U. G. Barad
A month after the CBI closed the disproportionate assets case against Mulayam Singh Yadav, his arch rival Mayawati is likely to be given a clean chit by the federal investigating agency in a similar case. While speculation is rife that this closure is the Congress’s precursor to stitching up an

[Goanet] Encounters

2013-10-12 Thread U. G. Barad
In context of the discussion on the subject, I thought members would be interested in the enclosed article. U. G. Barad Rise of the '83 'encounter' batch Author: Debasish Panigrahi Publication: Hindustan Times Date: May 24, 2012 URL: http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-news/Mumbai/Rise

[Goanet] An appeal from Claude Alvares - Goa Foundation

2013-10-11 Thread U. G. Barad
of transparency as they wish others to be exposed to.  I am happy to know that Goa Foundation is an exception in this case.  However, the audited accounts are not posted on the website of Goa Foundation. Are the audited accounts available anywhere else? Best regards, U. G. Barad

[Goanet] Rahul Gandhi means business - By Nisser Dias

2013-10-11 Thread U. G. Barad
this? Best regards, U. G. Barad

[Goanet] Threats due to casinos

2013-10-09 Thread U. G. Barad
is a recent phenomenon. Best regards, U. G. Barad 'Unverified foreigners in casinos pose threat to Goa security' Author: IANS Publication: Zee News Date: October 5, 2013 URL: http://zeenews.india.com/news/world/unverified-foreigners-in-casinos-pose-th reat-to-goa-security_881234.html

[Goanet] Electoral reforms not your job, Govt. tells Supreme Court

2013-10-09 Thread U. G. Barad
This news also appeared on TOI - Goa edition, dated 8th October 2013, front page, under heading, 'Poll reforms in our domain, govt tells SC.'! Recent developments and Abhijeet's timing of visiting Lalu appeared amazing hence thought of sharing this amusement to Goanet members! U. G. Barad

[Goanet] Corruption curse follows Congress to the polls

2013-10-08 Thread U. G. Barad
I thought of sharing the views expressed in the below appended article with members of Goanet! U. G. Barad Read more at: http://www.business-standard.com/article/politics/corruption-curse-follows-c ongress-to-the-polls-113100700095_1.html Public disgust with corrupt politicians is finally

[Goanet] Sumaira Abdulali fights to lower noise levels in Mumbai, India?s capital of noise - The Washington Post?

2013-10-07 Thread U. G. Barad
that is created by the mosques that give a call for prayers over loudspeakers atop the mosques, five times a day, throughout the year. Wonder why this was missed out. Best regards, U. G. Barad

[Goanet] Christians want state laws to govern assets of churches

2013-10-05 Thread U. G. Barad
Church funds equal Indian Navy's annual budget Deccan Herald October 1, 2013 Christians want state laws to govern assets of churches Christians are a mere 2.5 per cent of the country’s population. But, the Church in India suffers from a case of plenty, says Remy Denis, All India Catholic Union

[Goanet] Second Golden Chance Awaits RahulBaba!!!!

2013-10-05 Thread U. G. Barad
Beyond any doubt the protest against Centre's decision to carve out a separate Telangana state without deliberation in the parliament is turning violent day after day! The situation is also getting uncontrollable for Kangress party too!! Who is to be blamed for this creation no one knows...every

[Goanet] Come December 8th 2013!!!!!!!

2013-10-05 Thread U. G. Barad
Assembly election dates for Rajasthan, New Delhi, Mizoram, Chattisgarh, and Madhya Pradesh were announced today. Chief Election Commissioner VS Sampath said naxal-affected Chhattisgarh will vote first in two phases for its 90 Assembly seats on November 11 and 19.  The model code of conduct that

[Goanet] Ex Union Railway Minister gets 5 years rigorous imprisonment!!

2013-10-04 Thread U. G. Barad
One time right hand man of Jaiprakash, who started JP movement in India, is now jailed in Munda Central Jail for 5 years rigorous imprisonment! He will have to continue his term in jail till Jharkhand HC reverses orders! Meanwhile it is learnt that Lalu Prasad will be paid Rs 25 per day for which

[Goanet] World's Biggest Old Age Home with the Cheapest Canteen

2013-10-04 Thread U. G. Barad
The Only Place in India where the Food is cheap. Tea- 1.00 Soup-5.50 Daal-1.50 Meals-2.00 Chapati-1.00 Chicken-24.50 Dosa-4.00 Biryani-8.00 Fish-13.00 These items are meant for supposedly Poor People (MPs) and are available at Indian Parliament Canteen. The Salary of those poor people is

[Goanet] 5 reasons why rupee recovery may not last

2013-10-04 Thread U. G. Barad
Here are five reasons why the rupee will continue on its ride downwards!   1)       The main reason for the recovery of the rupee was introduction of a ‘subsidized’ FCNR (B) deposit scheme and a bank borrowing limit that was increased to 100 per cent. These were time bound instruments which

[Goanet] Top Tainted Netas

2013-10-03 Thread U. G. Barad
A top ranking newspaper has brought out details of criminal cases against some personalities of different political outfits. The details are as given below: P Karunakaran: He tops our list with 12 criminal cases against him. He has been charged with Forgery for the purpose of harming reputation

[Goanet] Fake certificates

2013-10-02 Thread U. G. Barad
If this type of scandal had NOT happened, I would have been surprised. Best regards, U. G. Barad Fake marriage certificates hit Goa govt's 'Grih Adhar' scheme Author: PTI Publication: Hindustan Times Date: September 28, 2013 URL: http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-news/Goa/Fake-marriage

[Goanet] Government for governors

2013-09-30 Thread U. G. Barad
I found this article by T N Ninan quite interesting and thought of sending it across to Goanet readers. U. G. Barad The web link for this article is provided herein below: http://www.business-standard.com/article/opinion/t-n-ninan-government-for-go vernors-113092701208_1.html Abraham Lincoln

[Goanet] A rare thanks giving gesture by Kangress!!

2013-09-29 Thread U. G. Barad
In rare thanks giving gesture, Kangress government cleared a proposed ordinance in a jiffy to protect Lalu Ji who is likely to be implicated in a fodder scam by a trial court in Jharkhand! The ordinance is expected to be sent shortly to thumb master for promulgation! This ordinance will

[Goanet] Petroleum minister exhorts staff to take public transport

2013-09-29 Thread U. G. Barad
Come October 9, if you are a Delhiite, don’t get astonished seeing Petroleum Minister Veerappa Moily as your co-passenger in a metro rail coach or a city bus. Moily want to do this to lead by example every Wednesday to encourage fuel conservation. (Surprisingly Moily is starting his bus yatra only

[Goanet] RSS HAS TAKEN OVER BJP?S ORGANISATIONAL FUNCTIONS -Shantaram Naik

2013-09-28 Thread U. G. Barad
are educated and can think rationally in deciding what is right for Goa, Goans and Goan fabric! By the way, before I conclude, can Mr. Shantaram Naik provide me with a definition of word SECULAR as is used by Kangress walas on off? U. G. Barad On Tue, 24 Sep 2013 Shantaram Naik shantaram

[Goanet] Monitoring NGOs

2013-09-27 Thread U. G. Barad
in case of the NGOs too. Best regards, U. G. Barad

[Goanet] Right to reject is a fundamental right under the Indian Constitution

2013-09-27 Thread U. G. Barad
While ‘tu..tu..mai…mai’ is going on about a proposed ordinance sent by Kangress government for presidential sanction, SC has come heavily on the government and on election commissioner! In a historic judgment, the Supreme Court today gave voters the right to reject all candidates contesting

[Goanet] Praise for Manohar Parrikar.

2013-09-16 Thread U. G. Barad
Earlier, there was a reference to the following article on this discussion group: http://india.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/09/04/a-conversation-with-goa-chief-mini ster-manohar-parrikar/ In it, the interviewer Sambuddha Mitra Mustafi, said the following in the introduction: “The B.J.P.’s de-facto

[Goanet] Pranab speaks on economy, takes a dig at PC?

2013-09-15 Thread U. G. Barad
Kolkata: President Pranab Mukherjee did on Saturday what men in the highest office seldom do. Addressing the Bengal Chamber of Commerce (BCC), he kept aside his written speech to make observation on the Indian economy, but one which sounded like a clarification of the steps he had taken during his

[Goanet] Education qualification of Sunita Narain

2013-09-06 Thread U. G. Barad
? If you don't know just say 'I don't know' and stop beating round the bushes! Best regards, U. G. Barad

[Goanet] Is this protesting for the sake of protesting?

2013-09-06 Thread U. G. Barad
employment opportunities instead of mining and tourism. Seems to me that there are some people in the state who are objecting merely for the sake of objecting. Best wishes. Dr U G Barad Goa villagers oppose technology institute in forest Author: F wire Publication: Firstpost.com Date

[Goanet] 1984 anti-Sikh riots: US court summons for Sonia Gandhi

2013-09-06 Thread U. G. Barad
WASHINGTON: Respectful of her privacy, the media may have given Sonia Gandhi a wide berth on her private trip to the US for medical treatment, but a Sikh group wants to serve court summons on the Congress president for shielding party officials allegedly involved in the November 1984 anti-Sikh

[Goanet] 1984 anti-Sikh riots: US court summons for Sonia Gandhi

2013-09-06 Thread U. G. Barad
WASHINGTON: Respectful of her privacy, the media may have given Sonia Gandhi a wide berth on her private trip to the US for medical treatment, but a Sikh group wants to serve court summons on the Congress president for shielding party officials allegedly involved in the November 1984 anti-Sikh

[Goanet] 1984 anti-Sikh riots: US court summons for Sonia Gandhi

2013-09-05 Thread U. G. Barad
WASHINGTON: Respectful of her privacy, the media may have given Sonia Gandhi a wide berth on her private trip to the US for medical treatment, but a Sikh group wants to serve court summons on the Congress president for shielding party officials allegedly involved in the November 1984 anti-Sikh

[Goanet] Sesa Goa

2013-09-04 Thread U. G. Barad
I see that of all the companies quoted in the stock exchange in India, only the happenings of Sesa Goa are mentioned.  Is this the only stock that the members of Goanet have invested in? U. G. Barad

[Goanet] Will CBI quiz PM Manmohan Singh on Coalgate mising files - a 186, 000 Crore Rupee Scam!!!

2013-09-04 Thread U. G. Barad
As the Opposition parties allege that Prime Minister Manmohan Singh is evading all questions related to coal blocks missing files, can the CBI quiz the PM under the current circumstances? Are the crucial files relating to the coal block allocations deliberately made to disappear to derail the

[Goanet] Education qualification of Sunita Narain

2013-09-04 Thread U. G. Barad
anyone in Goanet know about her educational qualification(s)? U. G. Barad

[Goanet] PSU buyback: Govt bends buyback rules in order to benefit itself

2013-09-03 Thread U. G. Barad
UPA II is desperate to meet its divestment target and reduce the fiscal deficit, the finance ministry is discussing plans to introduce a ‘buyback of shares’ in Coal India, NMDC and NHPC.    Ideally, buyback under normal circumstances will be applicable to all class of shareholders except promoters

[Goanet] PM relief fund faces risk of losing PAN

2013-09-03 Thread U. G. Barad
The Prime Minister's Office held an urgent meeting with income tax department officials on Monday to discuss the fallout of the PM's National Relief Fund facing de-recognition of its Permanent Account Number (PAN). Having received objections from some quarters that the PM's relief fund is a

[Goanet] ADVOCATE GENERAL OF GOA ATMARAM NADKARNI SHOULD QUIT

2013-09-02 Thread U. G. Barad
I'm yet to see any practicing advocate/lawyer quitting practicing law for having given wrong legal advice to his client! Has advocate Aires not faced with such instances! Has he not got tongue lashings anytime from law courts in India for giving wrong advice or guidance and or for wrongly

[Goanet] Moily's Bizarre Theory

2013-09-02 Thread U. G. Barad
Oil Minister M. V. Moily has proposed many changes for the consideration of the Cabinet Committee! Top change (unstudied!) on his agenda is, 'CLOSING PETROL PUMPS FROM 8 PM TO 8 AM.' According to M. V. Moily this particular change is being proposed to save on petrol import and consumption!

[Goanet] India's crisis within a crisis; FM fights on two fronts

2013-09-02 Thread U. G. Barad
Chidambaram's ultimate failure to win colleagues around - despite his famed eloquence - is emblematic of the predicament he faces. If any member in Goanet wants to read more on this click the link provided below: http://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/india-s-crisis-withi

[Goanet] 3 pols x 3 wonks= ? Answer: 1, 250 million in a leaky boat

2013-09-01 Thread U. G. Barad
not the author of the article! And if Marshall's never ending 'IFs and BUTs' are still not solved after repeated reading the message, he must write directly to the link provided and get all your questions solved. U. G. Barad On Sun, 1 Sep 2013 Marshall Mendonza mmendonz...@gmail.com wrote

[Goanet] Food security bill

2013-08-31 Thread U. G. Barad
spokesperson) and in the bargain JC makes self-contradicting 'Self-Confession' displaying JC's hidden attitudes! U. G. Barad Attachments: MY original message to Marshall Mendoza was: I'm not born to vote for any particular political outfit nor do I subscribe to any particular party's views nor

[Goanet] 3 pols x 3 wonks= ? Answer: 1, 250 million in a leaky boat

2013-08-31 Thread U. G. Barad
I found this article to be informative hence sharing with Goanet members. U. G. Barad Read more at: http://www.business-standard.com/article/opinion/3-pols-x-3-wonks-1130830011 96_1.html Kapil Sibal said in Parliament the other day that politicians are the most accountable among all

[Goanet] I am Puzzled. Exactly who do I applaud?

2013-08-30 Thread U. G. Barad
only hope your expressed slags meets GOANET MODERATORS APPROVAL(s)! U. G. Barad On Wed, 28 Aug 2013 J. Colaco cola...@gmail.com wrote: http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2013-August/233879.html UG Barad: Gabe, recollecting your response on the subject (Indian Rupee), let me

[Goanet] Food security bill

2013-08-30 Thread U. G. Barad
Bill is a wrong bill brought in at wrong time! And that all 'middle class' Indian will have to suffer and get squeezed between poor and rich and wealthy classes. U. G. Barad On Fri, 30 Aug 2013 Marshall Mendonza mmendonz...@gmail.com wrote: The Food Security Bill was passed in the Lok Sabha

[Goanet] Opposition tears into BJP after MLA caught - ibnlive.com

2013-08-29 Thread U. G. Barad
the earlier decision of the Maharashtra government. And finally, we should not sweep under the carpet the fact that the Supreme Court judgement was applauded by so many from the civil society, including the editors of some of the major newspapers in Mumbai. Best regards, U. G. Barad

[Goanet] Gold smuggling

2013-08-29 Thread U. G. Barad
but in the other sectors as well. U. G. Barad Goa: The new destination for smuggled gold? Author: IANS Publication: Gulf News Date: August 25, 2013 URL: http://m.gulfnews.com/news/world/india/goa-the-new-destination-for-smuggled- gold-1.1223898 Customs authorities step up vigil at airport and on sea routes

[Goanet] Political Entertainment GPCCP

2013-08-29 Thread U. G. Barad
that their Kangress party has brought in food bill. U. G. Barad

[Goanet] Tale of two models - Accountability in Microsoft; what about Infosys?

2013-08-29 Thread U. G. Barad
Between 2000, when Steve Ballmer became the CEO of Microsoft, and now, when he has announced his retirement, the company's earnings have more than doubled and its revenues have increased over three-fold. Mr Ballmer can take the credit for strengthening Microsoft's Windows operating system and

[Goanet] Spoof: Top 10 ways to save the rupee

2013-08-28 Thread U. G. Barad
It's clear now that finance minister and prime minister who is also renowned economist cannot save the rupee! We are way past that stage. So here's an unconventional, if flippant, look at what can be done to help the rupee in its hour of need!    10) Ban all import of hubcaps with a diameter of

[Goanet] Indian Rupee...things looking from bad to worse this a.m.

2013-08-28 Thread U. G. Barad
, it is most likely that 1 US dollar will equal to 80 + rupees! U. G. Barad On Tue, 27 Aug 2013 Gabe Menezes gabe.mene...@gmail.com wrote: USD 65.84 and STG 102.27. The Brazilians recently lined up USD 60 billion to defend their Currency. DEV BOREM KORUM. Gabe Menezes.

[Goanet] Biggest fall in 18 years.fall is likely to continue!

2013-08-28 Thread U. G. Barad
Rupee nears 69 per dollar, posts biggest day fall in 18 years. And price per liter of Petrol is expected to rise by 5 rupees and Diesel by 3 to 5 rupees! U. G. Barad

[Goanet] Rupee weakened - India's love affair with shopping malls over!

2013-08-27 Thread U. G. Barad
Gabe, 'IFs and BUTs' have no values in real world! Inform me when your wishful IF become reality i.e. Rupee under your Kangress become stable. I'll let you know my reaction thereafter. U. G. Barad On Mon, 26 Aug 2013 Gabe Menezes gabe.mene...@gmail.com wrote: QUESTION: If and a big

[Goanet] Rupee weakened - India's love affair with shopping malls over!

2013-08-26 Thread U. G. Barad
Right this time, today, when our Kangress government placed their ambitious Food Security Bill which in reality a biggest Food Scam Bill in the parliament our Rupee weakened losing its shine at 64.14098/US dollar. Secondly, according to Squarefeet Advisory - a management company, roughly 120

[Goanet] Decline of tourism in Goa

2013-08-25 Thread U. G. Barad
I thought members would be interested in this rather negative report of Goa tourism. http://www.indianexpress.com/news/goa-gets-the-goby-as-tourism-growth-takes- a-beating/1159800/0 Best regards, U. G. Barad

[Goanet] Rupee Weakens by Demand Thickens: House nod sought for Rs 7.5k-cr extra spend!!!!!

2013-08-23 Thread U. G. Barad
On Friday, Finance Minister P Chidambaram tabled in the Parliament for supplementary set of demands to the Union Budget for extra expenditure of Rs 7,500 crore, including Rs 1,000 crore for a women's bank and as much for a 'Nirbhaya Fund' for safety of women! The key demands for extra expenditure

[Goanet] DuoNomics!!!

2013-08-22 Thread U. G. Barad
The four-day carnage in the markets (the Sensex has fallen over 1,400 points in the past four trading sessions) left investors poorer by over Rs 4.35 lakh crore. Market keeps fingers crossed over Fed minutes; Rs slumps to 64.04 a $; Sensex falls 1.9%; On Wednesday alone, investors left poorer by

[Goanet] Top 5 Pros and Cons of a weak rupee

2013-08-22 Thread U. G. Barad
A look at who gains and who loses due to a weak rupee: PROS OF A WEAK RUPEE   1. The obvious benefit is to the exporter, which in turn would revive economic growth. Textile sector is among the first off the block. The sector has witnessed strong growth which is reflected in the numbers disclosed

[Goanet] Food security bill

2013-08-21 Thread U. G. Barad
poor people.' U. G. Barad On Wed, 21 Aug 2013 Nelson Lopes nellope...@gmail.com wrote: The UPA II Govt is rushing the food security bill after a gap of 9 years in saddle and Congress having ruled for 60 years. Many states like Chhattisgarh, Tamil Nadu etc .have in place such an arrangement

[Goanet] Hindus, Chrisitians refuse converted woman burial

2013-08-18 Thread U. G. Barad
areas does not seem to be fully justified. However, the position taken by the various churches is quite worrying.' In fact Marshall should have answered: 'Why the position taken by the various churches is quite worrying? Will Marshall answer this question? U G Barad On Sun, 18 Aug

[Goanet] Hindus, Chrisitians refuse converted woman burial

2013-08-17 Thread U. G. Barad
I can well understand that the Hindus not allowing the burial in the cremation grounds, but their objection to the other areas does not seem to be fully justified.  However, the position taken by the various churches is quite worrying. U G Barad Hindus, Christians refuse converted woman burial

[Goanet] Surprised

2013-08-17 Thread U. G. Barad
I am surprised that Pamela Dmello thinks that the demise of the rave parties in Goa is bad news. U G Barad Bad News from Goa: It's almost official now. The famous open air raves off Author: Publication: Pameladmello.wordpress.com Date: August 3, 2013 URL: http://pameladmello.wordpress.com/2008

[Goanet] A fistful of sand

2013-08-14 Thread U. G. Barad
I think there are pointers in this editorial that are relevant for Goa. U. G. Barad A fistful of sand Author: Editorial Publication: The Indian Express Date: August 13, 2013 URL: http://www.indianexpress.com/news/a-fistful-of-sand/1154466/ MoEF and green tribunal tighten the grip on sand

[Goanet] Dance bars

2013-08-14 Thread U. G. Barad
the reopening of the dance bars in Maharashtra', which were banned by the Congress-NCP government in the state. Best regards, U G Barad

[Goanet] Dance bars in Goa.

2013-08-14 Thread U. G. Barad
I agree with what the BJP MLA has said. U. G. Barad Goa BJP MLA threatens to revolt if state allows dance bars Author: Press Trust of India Publication: IBNLive.com Date: August 12, 2013 URL: http://ibnlive.in.com/news/goa-bjp-mla-threatens-to-revolt-if-state-allows-d ance-bars/413708-3-253

[Goanet] Mid-day meal in Goa

2013-08-04 Thread U. G. Barad
is interested in knowing more about the model, they can see a study done on it, which is available at: http://www.akshayapatra.org/sites/default/files/images/harvard_business_sch ool_study.pdf http://www.akshayapatra.org/sites/default/files/images/harvard_business_scho ol_study.pdf U G Barad

[Goanet] Straight face

2013-08-02 Thread U. G. Barad
I think only politicians can make such statements with a straight face.  Of course, they know that everyone else is laughing. U G Barad Congress asks Goa govt to move SC to prosecute guilty miners, politicos Author: PTI Publication: The Economic Times Date: July 27, 2013 URL: http

[Goanet] Government involvement in education

2013-08-02 Thread U. G. Barad
I hope this incident generates debate whether governments have a legitimate role in managements of schools, whether they are minority run or not. U G Barad Kerala bishops oppose circular on appointments Indian Christian Activist Network July 25, 2013 The Kerala Catholic Bishops' Council

[Goanet] Kang: We don't agree with Rs 5, Rs 12 claims by our leaders

2013-07-28 Thread U. G. Barad
Under fire from not just the opposition but all; and sundry over absurd claims by its Kangresse leaders -- that one can get meals in “Rs 5 and Rs 12” in Delhi and Mumbai respectively -- the Kangresse Communication chief Ajay Maken today tweeted “We do not agree with Rs 15 Rs 5 statement of some

[Goanet] What's the real price of domestic gas cylinder?

2013-07-26 Thread U. G. Barad
DOMESTIC GAS PRICE GIVES NO WEIGHT TO COST; ESTIMATES OF COST OF PRODUCTION SHOW VARIATION! Even as the increase in domestic natural gas price is being hotly debated, not much information is available on the actual cost of production, and whether there is any linkage between price and cost. THE

[Goanet] Why the statistics on the country's poor is meaningless

2013-07-26 Thread U. G. Barad
I thought having some knowledge/information on statistics is better than not have any information on statistics. In this context, I found this article worth reading. U. G. Barad Why the statistics on the country's poor is meaningless URL: http://www.business-standard.com/article/opinion/why

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