[Goanet] Elections!

Election time is when my village goes berserk. Take a look @ https://zorotmorotgoesmyvillage.blogspot.com/2022/04/eleicao-eleicao-eleicao.html#more Much love Sonia

[Goanet] Eleicao, Eleicao......Eleicao

My village, in the throes of election fever. Take a look @ https://zorotmorotgoesmyvillage.blogspot.com/2022/04/eleicao-eleicao-eleicao.html#more Much love and thank you for your support! Sonia

[Goanet] Is Milagrin in love?

Milagrin has been bitten by the love bite. Two men pursuing her and what is she to do? Help her decide. @ https://zorotmorotgoesmyvillage.blogspot.com/2022/02/milagrin-kazar-zata-kit-gho_2.html#more

Re: [Goanet] Goanet Digest, Vol 17, Issue 60

ND HEALTH BENEFITS OF `BANGDA' (ELVIDIO MIRANDA) >4. Why we should vote (Nelson Lopes) >5. Goans live in religious harmony (Nelson Lopes) >6. Democracy at cross roads in India (Nelson Lopes) >

[Goanet] Thank you for your support!

Milagrin, one of the protagonists of my blog, has had many adventures. Now she is at an age where she is beautiful, full of life and wants to see life. And why not? Two men pursuing her and what is she to do? Help her decide. @

Re: [Goanet] Goanet Digest, Vol 16, Issue 582

he priest with green fingers (Pratapananda Naik, SJ) >5. A young lady Chriscenia Dias based in London shares her life > through her Vlog! (Sonia Gomes) >6. Schedule for Monday 1st November 2021 (CCR TV) > > >

[Goanet] A young lady Chriscenia Dias based in London shares her life through her Vlog!

My post on my Blog, talks about the immigrants from my village of Verna to London @ https://zorotmorotgoesmyvillage.blogspot.com/.../to... , My

Re: [Goanet] Concert For George

Roland thank you this is the first I have heard of this, makes me weep, honestly did.! Muchas gracias Sonia On Fri, 19 Mar 2021 at 03:55, Roland Francis wrote: > The 2002 concert was organized on the first anniversary of George > Harrison’s death, by his wife Olivia, his son Dhani and with

Re: [Goanet] Prank on my papa

So very simple and yet so touching and full of affection. You were lucky to have such beautiful parents On Sat, 6 Mar 2021 at 13:11, Pratap Naik wrote: > PRANK ON MY PAPA > Today 06th March, is the 16th death anniversary of my papa Edwin Lawrence > Carvalho (24.02.1920 – 06.03.2005). He died at

Re: [Goanet] To Konkani & English Experts

ent=webmail > > > <#DAB4FAD8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8-4E2AA1F9FDF2> > > On Thu, Feb 4, 2021 at 4:07 AM Sonia Gomes wrote: > > > Thank you Venantius, it is just a small intervention. As I said small > > roadside shrines in our village are called Khuris, regardless of wh

Re: [Goanet] From Grotto to Copel to Gotto or the Manger

s likd book covers, etc. > > ‘Mhoje-xim Uloila’/m mhun tujem borem zanv! > > Venantius > > > On Thu, Feb 4, 2021 at 4:07 AM Sonia Gomes wrote: > > > Another tiny intervention. The K is not used only C. Even now Portuguese > > use only C; K is for words of

Re: [Goanet] To Konkani & English Experts

t; > http://www.avg.com/email-signature?utm_medium=email_source=link_campaign=sig-email_content=webmail > > > <#DAB4FAD8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8-4E2AA1F9FDF2> > > On Wed, Feb 3, 2021 at 12:21 PM Sonia Gomes wrote: > > > The Konkani word for chapel as we know is kopel (NOT Ko

Re: [Goanet] From Grotto to Copel to Gotto or the Manger

Another tiny intervention. The K is not used only C. Even now Portuguese use only C; K is for words of foreign origin. Kapri comes from Cafre which is Black. Thanks Sonia On Thu, 4 Feb 2021 at 02:46, Venantius J Pinto wrote: > She was my mother, who made it to a few months short of 90.

Re: [Goanet] To Konkani & English Experts

The Konkani word for chapel as we know is kopel (NOT Kopal), previously/ "copel." Kopal is the forehead! Chapel > Portuguese Capela > Capilla Spanish. There a large chapels too. For example Capela de Livramento Benaulim, In Benaulim most of the Chapels are large. Roadside chapels would be

Re: [Goanet] Congratulations Dr. Frederico Noronha!

CONGRATULATIONS! To the kindest person...What pleasant news! On Wed, 27 Jan 2021 at 21:24, Silviano Barbosa wrote: > I would like to congratulate Dr. Fredrico Noronha for achieving his Ph.D > from Goa University. Thanks Frederico for your great Goa-centric > contribution. It is nice to see this

[Goanet] A Happy New Year Frederico!

Could you please post this, thank you ever so much for your kindness Best wishes Sonia Milagrin and zorotmorotgoesmyvillage wish to express their eternal gratitude to everyone who likes to read about their lives. Villages are humdrum or so everyone likes to think, but Milagrin likes to show off

Re: [Goanet] Gaud Saraswat bandhs! I shll be grateful if this letter is published.

Goenchi cantaí On Tue, 19 Jan 2021 at 14:26, Frederick Noronha wrote: > Okay, if "net" is cantaie, than how does Goanet translate? FN > > On Mon, 18 Jan 2021 at 13:36, lina Fernandes wrote: > > > Letters to the Editor. > > > > Dear Mr Goa Net (Cantaie) > > > > This refers to a study on

Re: [Goanet] Christmas In Pyjamas

Isn't that nice Roland. Sounds lovely! On Mon, 7 Dec 2020 at 23:05, Roland Francis wrote: > It’s a pyjama moment. For the first time in my long and satisfying life I > am going to have to endure a Pyjama Christmas. > > Not for this year the midnight mass followed by the late-night, >

Re: [Goanet] St Francis Xavier - Stray Thoughts

nswer, 'Where was Man?' > > I reply: > Quite my point. > You don’t require a god to steer man’s destiny. > > Regards. > Roland. > > > > > > > On Dec 3, 2020, at 11:36 PM, Sonia Gomes wrote: > > > > Where was God when all th

Re: [Goanet] St Francis Xavier - Stray Thoughts

Roland my dear. I understand your agony at being fed a stale bun and lukewarm coffee at your dismal Jesuit School. Braz Meneges in his trilogy has highlighted every aspect of his terrible hunger. To be blunt, the food offerings were little better than what the inmates of a concentration camp got.

Re: [Goanet] Deo Bori Raat

Merwyn, my deep apologies but it should read Deo bori raat amkam somestank dhi Saíbha Asuleank Bolaiki Melêleank Sorg Ani tujea kurpechem besão Dhi Saíbha Please do not mind! Mog Assundhi On Fri, 18 Sep 2020 at 20:41, Mervyn Maciel < mervynels.watuwasha...@gmail.com> wrote: > Sounds

Re: [Goanet] Deo Bori Raat....

What a lovely prayer. Consoles and sustains you! On Thu, 17 Sep 2020 at 20:39, Frederick Noronha wrote: > *QUERY FROM MENIN* Menin Rodrigues wanted the words for the prayer, _Deo > Bori Raat_ (or a confirmation that the below is accurate): The night prayer > DEO BORI RAAT, AMKA SOMESTHANK DI

Re: [Goanet] ADMITTING CRITICISM

Thank God for people like you John, who look into all these matters where I fear to go. Thanks On Tue, 15 Sep 2020 at 12:45, John Eric Gomes wrote: > > IF THERE IS NO PROBLEM THERE IS NO SOLUTION ? > The Supreme Court (SC)has been told that there are 4,442 pending cases > where MPs and MLAs

Re: [Goanet] Aspects of Life in the Goa of Yore: The First Mass (Marcos Gomes-Catao)

Marcos Gomes Catao was a lovely person, I liked his stories about Africa. Having come to Goa as a very young person my memories are usually those of other people. So Marcos regaled me with so many stories and anecdotes. I will miss his very optimistic attitude, his infectious energy and of course

Re: [Goanet] NOC FOR FILMS

Absolutely John, this is a blow to all creative people. On Mon, 10 Aug 2020 at 12:10, John Eric Gomes wrote: > MAKING NOCs MANDATORY FOR FILMS > It is reported that the Defence Ministry has written to the CBFC advising > all films,documentaries, and web series based on the armed forces to

Re: [Goanet] CONTEMPT OF COURT

Dear John, My apologies for not writing earlier, but my computer was dead. I usually go to Vasco, but not a soul was willing to take me there until the person at the Wifi point told me about Margao Electronics which got the Comp repaired. I was around 15 days without a comp through my own

Re: [Goanet] Goanet Digest, Vol 15, Issue 465

Hey Roland, such lovely stuff, gave me an insight into Surat Biscuits as well as the inspiring story of Ajibai Banarse. Thanks, on a rainy day what more can you ask for? Best Sonia On Sat, 4 Jul 2020 at 03:39, wrote: > Send Goanet mailing list submissions to > goanet@lists.goanet.org

[Goanet] Thókaddé khapri mhure...

‘Avôi, avôi muj mãe ghê! Arhê Zuzu tek kitt kotai rhê ?’(*My God, my God, my Mother, Zuzu what are they doing to him?) * ‘Tek Polis matta...’(*The policeman is beating him up*...) ‘Polis tek kitea matt rhê ? Anim choi murhê Hoddea, teghê goumtecher paim dovorl murhê Polisin.’(*Why is the

[Goanet] Thó kaddé khapri mhure?’

‘Avôi, avôi muj mãe ghê! Arhê Zuzu tek kitt kotai rhê ?’(*My God, my God, my Mother, Zuzu what are they doing to him?) * ‘Tek Polis matta...’(*The policeman is beating him up*...) ‘Polis tek kitea matt rhê ? Anim choi murhê Hoddea, teghê goumtecher paim dovorl murhê Polisin.’(*Why is the

[Goanet] Kessó vistid gaillá ghô tuvem? Saibini mhojea, hó kazravistidu?

At the top of the enormous tamarind tree laden with fruit, Agnel talks to his four year old granddaughter down below, ‘Aghô Luiza kitt kortt ghô tum?’(*Luiza what are you doing?)* ‘Choi rhê Pai anv chinché botam punzaitam, Choilem?’(*Look at me Pai, I am picking tamarind)* ‘Oi mughô bai, huim

[Goanet] Thank you

Dear Frederick I thank you very much. Yo have always supported me through everything and I can only thank you. Much appreciated. Best wishes Sonia

[Goanet] Kessó vistid gaillá ghô tuvem? Saibini mhojea, hó kazravistidu?

Sometimes little girls expect a bit too much; it takes the wisdom and the frugality of an Aunt and a Grandmother to bring them down to Earth...Such is life! @ https://zorotmorotgoesmyvillage.blogspot.com/2020/05/kesso-vistid-gailla-gho-tuvem-saibini.html Frederick can you please post this. Thank

[Goanet] Hi Frederico

Hi Frederico, Hope you are fine. Frederico is it possible for you to give me the details of the Konkani Magazine Gulab? The address as well as contact numbers? Thank you very much Love Sonia

[Goanet] ArrêPosorkaraghello Cheddó padri zat murhê...Saibá Bhoghosh...

There are times when a village turns against you, is extremely harsh because in all probability you have not adhered to some unspoken code of conduct in which the village believes in. Continuing my series of Priests and their influence on their Family and on Society @

[Goanet] Arrê Posorkaraghello Cheddó padri zat murhê...Saibá Bhoghosh...

There are times when a village turns against you, is extremely harsh because in all probability you have not adhered to some unspoken code of conduct which the village believes in. Continuing my series of Priests and their influence on their Family and on Society @

[Goanet] Odlli Bakkhan Conig Bakkhar ieta...

Around the Sixteenth and Seventeenth Century, the role of a Priest at home and in Society was enormous. How did they comport themselves at home? My take @ https://zorotmorotgoesmyvillage.blogspot.com/2020/04/olli-badkanni-olli-badkanni-conig.html

[Goanet] Badkani, Bhirankhul dovenç eilam...

When the Spanish ‘flu ravaged Goa and people were dying in multitudes one brave person a relative of António Guia Furtado and Padre Eufemiano de Jesus Miranda took an extremely radical decision that was unheard of. My tribute to her at this terrible time... My apologies for not knowing her name.

Re: [Goanet] Goanet Digest, Vol 15, Issue 40

n replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of Goanet digest..." > > > Today's Topics: > >1. Budget Game Change for NRIs (Roland Francis) >2. Bebimca!! (Sonia Gomes) >3. OUR RI

[Goanet] Bebimca!!

Milagrin amim borem ékh Bebimk khoria ghô, tum ani anv... Milagrin let's prepare a dazzling Bebimca... The Wedding season is upon us, I hear wedding marches and the Birdie dance. The pride of the Buffet must surely be the Bebimca with its beautiful layers. My take on how the Bebimca came to be

[Goanet] 'Beyond the Cape' Sin, Saints, Slaves and Settlers by Braz Menezes.

Sometimes there comes an author who strives to write about Goa just as it is or just as it was, warts and pustules, And so it is with Braz Menezes, 'Beyond the Cape' Sin, Saints, Slaves and Settlers by Braz Menezes. Yes, do read the book for its honesty.

Re: [Goanet] Goanet Digest, Vol 14, Issue 527

abe Menezes) >2. Goa: 40 open defecation cases booked in 3 days by Mormugao > Municipality (Gabe Menezes) >3. A Very Happy Ganesh Chaturthi to you (Sonia Gomes) >4. 177 years on, Goa may get another medical college (Gabe Men

[Goanet] A Very Happy Ganesh Chaturthi to you

A Very Happy Ganesh Chaturthi to you Much love and thank you for the support @ https://zorotmorotgoesmyvillage.blogspot.com/2019/09/milagrin-gonsak-iea-mugho-choll-iea.html

Re: [Goanet] Goanet Digest, Vol 14, Issue 496

gt; than "Re: Contents of Goanet digest..." > > > Today's Topics: > >1. TIME IS RUNNING OUT FOR BABUSH MONSERATTE (Aires Rodrigues) >2. How are you? (Joao Barros-Pereira) >3. Sr Marie Dolores leaves her footprints (Nelson Lopes) >4. Milagrin udok nam

[Goanet] Milagrin udok nam mugo!! Borem zalem, tuem tugelli baim puroilea num?

Who would have known that despite the deluge of the Monsoon, parts of Goa would not have Water for more

[Goanet] Aghô Milagrin, Londonkaram amghê khobrô kortai mugho, Saiba bhôgosh…

Aghô Milagrin, Londonkaram amghê khobrô kortai mugho, Saiba bhôgosh… @ https://zorotmorotgoesmyvillage.blogspot.com/…/agho-milagri…

[Goanet] Aghô Milagrin, Londokarancheo dhiriô chollotai mugo

The reason I have named my previous post, ‘Aghô Milagrin, Londokarancheo dhiriô chollotai mugo’ is because there seems to be an ongoing battle between the Africanders, people of Goan origin settled in various former colonies of Africa now migrated to England and the new entrants the European Union

[Goanet] Aghô Milagrin, Londokarancheo dhiriô chollotai mugo.

Aghô Milagrin, Londokarancheo dhiriô chollotai mugo. Iea mure Anton. Mughe passport zali. Oi! Tesh zalear tum konam aik nam mugo. Arrê, oi mure !! Milagrin, Bull Fights in London. Let’s go Anton. My Passport is ready. Wow, you are on your way. Of course!!!

[Goanet] (no subject)

Aghô Milagrin, Londokarancheo dhiriô chollotai mugo. Iea mure Anton. Mughe passport zali. Oi! Tesh zalear tum konam aik nam mugo. Arrê, oi mure !! Milagrin, Bull Fights in London. Let’s go Anton. My Passport is ready. Wow, you are on your way. Of course!!!

[Goanet] Aghô Milagrin, Khell nachotta mugo, tum ienam ghô? Milagrin, the Khell is going on, aren’t you coming?

Who says we do not have fun for Carnaval? Khell in my village @ https://zorotmorotgoesmyvillage.blogspot.com/2019/03/agho-milagrin-khell-nachotta-mugo-tum.html

[Goanet] Aghô Milagrin, Khell nachotta mugo, tum ienam ghô? Milagrin, the Khell is going on, aren’t you coming?

Who says we do not have fun for Carnaval? Khell in my village @ https://zorotmorotgoesmyvillage.blogspot.com/2019/03/agho-milagrin-khell-nachotta-mugo-tum.html

[Goanet] (no subject)

The opulence of Karachi Goan Association by Fausto de Sa A great deal has been written about the Africanders, closest to my heart, but just across our border we have Karachi with her own Goans of which I know nothing about. Here the daily humdrum of life has been replaced by elegance and

[Goanet] Just another Blog about my village

Taking some liberties in posting a link of my Blog to you. If you find it unnecessary and intrusive, please let me know and I will remove your name from my mailing list. No hard feelings at all, only gratitude that you have taken the trouble to read my take on certain aspects of my village. I

Re: [Goanet] A rebuttal to Wendell's response

--- http://www.GOANET.org --- The Rape of Goa - A photo documentary

Re: [Goanet] Compiling a list of restaurants/bars that are suspected of serving frog legs

Another restaurant is Five Flowers in Cansaulim Sonia do Rosario Gomes --- Carvalho [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dearest Clinton, I am glad wildlife Goa is taking on this battle. Martin's Corner is definitely the worst offender, and I write this because I myself have been offered jumping

Re: [Goanet] Talking Photos: Please please tell me which one/s you like

I too look forward and always with a smile for the latest Talking Photos. All the nooks and crannies of Goa as well as the divine food. Thank you very much Joe Warm wishes Sonia do Rosario Gomes --- anand virgincar [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: JoeGoaUK said : I love you I say : So

Re: [Goanet] [Goa Research Net] Re: Agente Monteiro...

Dear John, Now that your research is at full swing, I hope all goes well. My portuguese is quite good, I will translate for you any material that you would like to be translated. You can scan and send the material or even the link to a particular site. I will do my best. Warm wishes Sonia do

Re: [Goanet] Casmiro Monteiro

presence, even when I was not at home, but alone afraid child at Loyola High School. John Monteiro -- sonia gomes [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote. Yes, I feel the same as Bernardo, let Casimiro Monteiro be dead and gone and let

Re: [Goanet] Casmiro Monteiro

Yes, I feel the same as Bernardo, let Casimiro Monteiro be dead and gone and let John not think of him anymore, the issue is truly irrelevant and could cause only pain. Warm wishes Sonia do Rosario Gomes --- Bernado Colaco [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Recently one Roland Francis from Spadina

Re: [Goanet] Act fast to REMOVE picture of PROPHET MOHAMMAD

Wow, terrorist ? the man who asks for the picture to be removed because his religion does not permit the depiction of God as a picture or a painting and accomplice because others respect and have over the years learned to live with these beliefs to foster peace and harmony and brotherhood. So I am

Re: [Goanet] Pamphlet Circulated for Hindu Dharmajagruti Sabha - protest against MF Husain !!

Ms Carvalho, Not being a an art critic I cannot discuss artists and their paintings, most probably styles would have to be taken into consideration. As far as Hussain is concerned, he graduated directly from painting posters(I think it is cinema posters) to painting horses. I am yet to know

Re: [Goanet] Disgraceful, dishonest attacks

, Sonia Gomes --- Sachin Phadte [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: VM writes: Few in the ragged mob of Husain-bashing extremists have actually seen the paintings they are so eager to burn. To pick just one example from a very recent post on Goanet, there is no Husain painting of nude sita in a sexually

Re: [Goanet] Pamphlet Circulated for Hindu Dharmajagruti Sabha - protest against MF Husain !!

I once saw a painting of a Hindu Goddess painted by Hussain ( I do not know which goddess it was ) riding on Hanuman's tail. I am a Catholic but was utterly revolted by this painting !! It was tasteless and was obvious that it would hurt the sentiments of a great number of people. Freedom when it

Re: [Goanet] Thoughts to Kamalaksh

Is there some effort on Goanet to search for true goans? There are Charis all over, I know that they are wonderful metal workers. People move all the time, I met a family called Pai in Kerala, originally from Goa but moved to Kerala a long time ago. They go to Goa everytime there is something of

Re: [Goanet] Unique spellings

information at: http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2008-January/068222.html --- To Goanet - Sonia Gomes wrote: You kinow Venantius, Kamat was spelt as Camotim or Kamot. Camotim is the Portuguese

Re: [Goanet] Unique spellings

(Kamat)too. I am not aware of any Kamats going by the spelling Camat at present in Goa. But as with such things, one only knows so much, so corrections by anyone are welcome. venantius From: sonia gomes [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [Goanet] Unique spellings There are a lot

Re: [Goanet] Unique spellings

--- http://www.GOANET.org --- Symposium on Pre-Primary Primary School Education Primary

Re: [Goanet] Whats so great about Fundacao Parties?

Hi Sunith and Cornel, I am bewildered as to why people on this forum, with a good sense of humour, who write so well should harp about the caste divide !! People look down on other people for various reasons, you may have too little money, you may not have the right connections, you may not know

Re: [Goanet] Goan shippies and gulfies

Selma, Why does the Kharvi want to become a Bamon. If he owns a dozen trawlers, he has truly done well for himself and should enjoy his wealth. Why would he want marriage proposals from impoverished Bamons, or the Fundacao parties, they maybe quite boring. Regards, Sonia do Rosario Gomes

Re: [Goanet] The mess that is Goa/response to Sonia (2)

--- sonia gomes [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Traffic is really terrible, we have racing bikes on all roads and accidents are very frequent. And although we do conserve a lot of old buildings, ugly buildings with no aesthetics are everywhere even

Re: [Goanet] The mess that is Goa/response to Sonia

* * * 2006 ANNUAL GOANETTERS MEET - GOA * * * WHERE: Foodland Cafe - Miramar Residency - Miramar, Goa WHEN: December 21, 2006 @ 4:00pm

Re: [Goanet] The mess that is Goa/response to Mario

* G * O * A * N * E * T C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * Spread the Christmas cheer - even when you're not here! Send

Re: [Goanet] Fr. Agnel Needs to Be Fastracked Vs Miracles

* * * 2006 ANNUAL GOANETTERS MEET - GOA * * * WHERE: Foodland Cafe - Miramar Residency - Miramar, Goa WHEN: December 21, 2006 @ 4:00pm

Re: [Goanet] Was Hitler Pro-Catholic? / response to Peter

Hi Santosh, I do not know nor have I read whether Hitler was pro or anti Catholicsm, but I do remember reading that the Catholic Church read Vatican did have a pact with Hitler, that said that should he win the War, he should get rid of the Masons and their lodges for them. In recent years there