[Goanet-News] DEATH: Sunny Lobo, retired musical director
DEATH: Francis Xavier Lobo (Sonny), 18 Nov 1910 to 8 Sept 2008. Retired musical director. Band leader of the Taj/Greens, Ambassador Hotels-Mumbai, Great Eastern Hotel, Calcutta and Oberoi Hotels, Calcutta and Delhi. Mass held for the soul of Sonny on Wednesday, September 10, 2008 at 10 am at St Alex Church. Followed by prayers and blessing of the grave by his loving wife, children, grand children and great grand children and the D'Souza Family and all relatives and friends. Source: Navhind Times, Sept 9, 2008. -- FN * Independent Journalist http://fn.goa-india.org Blog: http://fredericknoronha.wordpress.com Tech links from South Asia: http://twitter.com/fn
[Goanet-News] 25 years on, Appiko forest movement sees success, challenges
25 years on, Appiko forest movement sees success, challenges Wed, Sep 10 08:16 AM Ponda (Goa), Sep 10 (IANS) Twenty-five years after the Appiko eco-awareness movement swept parts of south India, its leaders say they have seen a 'lot of change' specially in the forest policy of Karnataka. 'Felling has been banned in the natural forests of the Western Ghats (the sensitive coastal hill range) in Karnataka, which is a very good sign,' Appiko leader Pandurang Hegde told IANS while passing through Goa, close to his base in Sirsi, northern Karnataka. 'But, on the other hand, so-called development projects are turning into main threats to natural forests,' he argued. 'In one way we have won the battle to save the forest. In another way, the mainstream mindset is proving to be a real challenge,' he added. The term Chipko comes from the Hindi word 'to stick', and Appiko comes from the local Kannada vernacular word meaning the same. 'It is inspired by the famous Chipko movement of the Himalayas (to save the trees from being felled by sticking to them),' Hegde told IANS. In September 1983, men, women and children of Salkani 'hugged the trees' in the Kalase forest. The campaign is seen by some as helping build a new eco-awareness all over southern India. Hegde said what was a pressing issue was not just to get the continued involvement of the local people but also to 'influence policymakers'. 'Appiko has spread not only in Karnataka but also to Wayanad (the northern hill district) of Kerala. It has in a way inspired the Eastern Ghats (on the other coast of peninsular India) on campaigns to save the region. In Ooty we have the Save Nilgiris Campaign, which is very similar to Appiko.' He saw a spread of the movement to many areas of the region. In 1983 the villagers in Sirsi taluka of North Kanara district launched an 'embrace the trees' campaign. This came as natural forests were being spread to make way for monoculture plantations. Once it started in Sirsi, it spread across the western Ghats, including in places outside Karnataka. By linking up, campaigners managed to build awareness about the commonness of the sensitive environment in this region. Appiko is seen by some as a kind of echo of the more prominent Chipko movement of north India. In 1950 forests in Uttara Kannada (or North Kanara) district covered more than 81 percent of its geographical area. But being declared a 'backward' district, the area was selected for major industries - a pulp and paper mill, a plywood factory and a chain of hydroelectric dams constructed to harness the rivers. By 1980 forest in the district is believed to have shrunk to 25 percent. Locals, specially the poor, were displaced by dams. Monoculture was blamed by environmentalists for drying up water sources, affecting forest dwellers. Locals blamed the three Ps -paper, plywood and power - for causing a fourth P, poverty, rather than tackling it. That was the backdrop in which Appiko was launched. http://in.news.yahoo.com/43/20080910/812/tnl-25-years-on-appiko-forest-movement-s.html
[Goanet-News] Goa news for September 11, 2008
Goa News from Google News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** Club Day: Churchill Brothers - Know Your Trivia - Goal.com [4 hours ago] 2) Churchill Brothers is based in Salcette, Goa and is the only family club in the top rung football of India. 3) They are the third most successful team in ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=Tct=us/2-0fd=Rurl=http://www.goal.com/en-india/Articolo.aspx?ContenutoId=858163cid=1244831301ei=eljISMj0NpD6lQS1rozfDAusg=AFQjCNFp5ciePCJZtf87v4qn1tcRk9pAkQ *** Goa has not given thought to hold IFFI on its own: Kamat - Hindu [8 hours ago] Panaji (PTI): Goa Chief Minister Digamber Kamat on Wednesday said that Goa has not given any thought to organise International Film Festival of India (IFFI) ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=Tct=us/0-0fd=Rurl=http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/holnus/009200809102040.htmcid=1244727319ei=eljISMj0NpD6lQS1rozfDAusg=AFQjCNGByoAFbnin_Xa-MEwXn-EC2YqssQ *** No naxalites in Goa: IB report - Herald Publications [19 hours ago] NEW DELHI, SEPT 9 #148; Goa is one of only six States in India that do not have a naxalite presence, according to a report submitted by the Intelligence Bureau ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=Tct=us/3-0fd=Rurl=http://oheraldo.in/pagedetails.asp?nid=9604cid=2cid=1244670094ei=eljISMj0NpD6lQS1rozfDAusg=AFQjCNF0ufOyhs7bym4HXdE5sD4kDoaG1w *** Goa to make presentation before PM seeking special status - Economic Times [8 hours ago] 10 Sep, 2008, 2004 hrs IST, PTI PANAJI: Goa will make a special presentation before Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh seeking special status for the state. ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=Tct=us/1-0fd=Rurl=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/PoliticsNation/Goa_to_make_presentation_before_PM_seeking_special_status_/articleshow/3468351.cmscid=1244910663ei=eljISMj0NpD6lQS1rozfDAusg=AFQjCNF9TxgOhqC69gwQtzZJiLq35Hpsiw *** Mark Jacobs Dumps on GOA Over Warhammer Online Problems - Escapist Magazine [Sep 9, 2008] Mythic co-founder Mark Jacobs has laid the blame for the Warhammer Online open beta registration debacle squarely at the feet of GOA, the company handling ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=Tct=us/9-0fd=Rurl=http://www.escapistmagazine.com/news/view/86167-Mark-Jacobs-Dumps-on-GOA-Over-Warhammer-Online-Problemscid=0ei=eljISMj0NpD6lQS1rozfDAusg=AFQjCNEgsErIJu7yGakMUme8c7E2KHul6g *** Famed musician Sonny Lobo is no more - Times of India [45 minutes ago] CALANGUTE: Goa lost another legendary musician with the passing away of Francis Xavier Lobo alias Sonny Lobo, on September 8. He was 98. ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=Tct=us/8-0fd=Rurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Goa/Famed_musician_Sonny_Lobo_is_no_more/articleshow/3469073.cmscid=0ei=eljISMj0NpD6lQS1rozfDAusg=AFQjCNHjAb218uxVkAprusiGc5oC97PQMg *** Goa records a dozen accidents a day - Times of India [Sep 8, 2008] PANAJI: Goa's affinity with accidents continues. According to the latest data collected by the state's traffic department, 12 accidents are reported ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=Tct=us/7-0fd=Rurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Cities/Goa_records_a_dozen_accidents_a_day/articleshow/3460509.cmscid=0ei=eljISMj0NpD6lQS1rozfDAusg=AFQjCNEi9ZOFvJ6c9JTQaFQKmUeUWOY5HQ *** Goa Std III kids to get tech savvy - Times of India [Sep 8, 2008] PANAJI: Standard three students of Goa will be learning to handlecomputers from the next academic year onwards. We have already prepared the proposal to ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=Tct=us/6-0fd=Rurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Goa/Goa_Std_III_kids_to_get_tech_savvy/articleshow/3460513.cmscid=0ei=eljISMj0NpD6lQS1rozfDAusg=AFQjCNGdoN4PKxPYKpMSLRoLZgjU2MCYVQ *** Sesa Goa tumbles 4.07% at BSE - Myiris.com [15 hours ago] The scrip has touched an intra-day high of Rs 148.00 and low of Rs 141.30. The total volume of shares traded at the BSE is 1255892. In the earlier session, ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=Tct=us/5-0fd=Rurl=http://www.myiris.com/newsCentre/storyShownew_opt.php?fileR=20080910133956199dir=2008/09/10cid=0ei=eljISMj0NpD6lQS1rozfDAusg=AFQjCNGxjiAOM19QA26WR2NSjyKjQ05R1w *** Now, Arab sheikhs want to create a Goa in Middle-East - Economic Times [Sep 9, 2008] AHMEDABAD: The fascination for Indian ambience is getting these ready-to-plant 20-25 feet trees, which have travelled all across the Arabian Ocean to add to ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=Tct=us/4-0fd=Rurl=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/News/News_By_Industry/ET_Cetera/Now_Arab_sheikhs_want_to_create_a_Goa_in_Middle-East/articleshow/3460252.cmscid=1244226444ei=eljISMj0NpD6lQS1rozfDAusg=AFQjCNFgL8OkMN7ngY0nCJkmEqDzAUKkRg Compiled by Goanet News Service http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php
[Goanet] Ref: Govt can acquire land for public use - SC -
Hi Floriano, nbsp; As usual, your above post too has jolted me a wee bit ! nbsp; In legal terms The public purpose could include Industrial and other infrastructural developmental needs for the common good of the citizens nbsp; Now what is the meaning of this in plain and simple English ? nbsp; If I am not wrong, state the above and its gone oomph !!! (whose ever property) and nothing any one can do about it , is that it ? nbsp; If that is so, who is the Authority to know the developmental needs for the common good of the citizensnbsp;nbsp; dont tell me its Digu baba and his challis chor, shouldnt it be the Panchayat, nbsp;through the Gram Sabha nbsp;resolutions or approvals ?nbsp;nbsp; You have left me totally confused !!! What the -, are the Gram Sabhas for any way ? If they dont mean anything. Are the Panchayats , just impotent bodiesnbsp; watching from the side lines, while the MLAs act like studs ramming and jerking everyone and everything, as they please ? I have just lost my appetite for a good meal ! nbsp; All this is very very scary, this Industrial and other infrastructuraldevelopmental does this include tourism, mining and gambling as well ? nbsp; Oh GOD !!! Only YOU can save Goa !! nbsp; Now since you are very well versed with all the legalities of things, could you explain what does it mean by Cummuldade Property, who does it belong to or who has the right to it, I know, in most place in Goa the cummuldade properties have just vanished into thin air, nbsp;where are these records available and is there any chance to get them back as cummuldade property and how to get this done ? I am sorry, there are lot of questions but I am sure a lot of people would like to know the answers. nbsp; Freddy Agnelo Fernandes
[Goanet] Fined for speaking Konkani
On 08/09/2008 Gilbert Lawrence ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) wrote: This post is written with my tongue firmly implanted in my cheek. Back to this thread, likely Fr. Ephraim was like that. His philosophy, like the Portuguese may be, beat first and ask questions latter. But Dominic even at this stage,likley blames Fr. Ephraim for the wrong reasons. It appears you swallowed your tongue after it departed your cheek. I did not and do not blame Fr. Ephraim; I just narrated the incident. I said: 'Contrary to what some have commented on this forum, I always felt the ban on Konkani was for our own good', and that includes the punishment. Looking at Dominic's story (below), in a boarding school at 8:00 pm boys are supposed to be studying in study hall and not wasting time chatting in the urinal ... in Inglez orin amchi bhas. According the Russel Peters, boys like Dom should be punished.:=)) Perhaps the boys were denied a visit to the toilet during study hall time in your boarding school. Tuka amche bhaxecho itlo mog asa zalear tuvem email amche bhaxen borovnk zai. (If you love Konkani so much then you should write email in Konkani) Reading Konkani novels in high school??? Looks like Dom had a bookie supplying himin the boarding school in Goa with all these novels ... ani thea bhair more. Since I have always been a staunch lover of Konkani since my childhood, I wished to read Konkani novels during my break time, but I could not. Anything that diverts the mind from the rigmarole is good; even if it's reading Konkani books, my mother tongue. Ani thea bhair..do you have anything more to say??? Moi-mogan, Domnic Fernandes Gaumvaddy, Anjuna Bardez, Goa-403 509 Mob: 09420979201/Res: 0832-2274954 _ Movies, sports news! Get your daily entertainment fix, only on live.com http://www.live.com/?scope=videoform=MICOAL
[Goanet] Can someone tell me what about this surname?
Going through some records I find a sailor, who set sail from Goa, whose name is Nadkarni. He was born in 1900. To the best of my knowledge, the early seafarers from India were either Muslim or Christians. Am I mistaken in this assumption? best, selma
[Goanet] Duties and Responsibilities of Sports Association
Seminar on'Duties and Responsibilities of Sports Association' will be held at Conferance hall of Sports Authority of Goa, Campal, Panaji. Executive Director Shri Vasant Prabhudesai and Dr Shrikant Despande Principal Dhempe college of Art Science has confirmed their presence. It will be for invitee, specifically Executive body memebers of Sports Association in Goa. I will request Shri Pratapsing Rane and Francis Desouza Mapuca MLA to be a part of panel. I will welcome goanetters suggestion in this regard. Questioneair will be given to the participant, gonetters can suggest few questions. This seminar will be followed by studey and evaluation of various sports associations in Goa. There are over 42 Sports Association registered with SAG. even one hour per assocaition will take 42 hours, roughly 7 days. Goanetters can suggest few tips in this regard. Outcome of this process will be published in the book THE RIGHT MOVE II-CAREER IN SPORTS. Shrikant Vinayak Barve Convener: The Right Move II-Career in Sports 9403175973 Share files, take polls, and make new friends - all under one roof. Go to http://in.promos.yahoo.com/groups/
[Goanet] MONTH'S MIND - Joaquim Mariano Franco (Kuwait)
MONTH’S MIND Born: 6 February 1931 Died: 9 August 2008 Joaquim Mariano Franco (Papa Hero) We will miss your smile…….. Requiem Mass for the soul of our beloved Papa will be held on Saturday, 13th September 2008 at 7:30 pm at the Holy Family Cathedral (Kuwait City) Offered by: his sorrowful wife Emerciana Son/Daughter-in-law: James / Jina Franco Daughter/Son-in-law: Janette / Mario Fernandes Grandchildren: Jonathan, Calvin, Daniel Dyna Acknowledgement We, the bereaved family would like to thank our family members, relatives, friends and well wishers for their prayers, floral tributes, condolences and moral support during our hour of grief. A special 'Thank You' to all the Clergy at the Holy Cathedral, goa-world.com team and the 'Arab Times' team.
[Goanet] DEATH: Sunny Lobo, retired musical director
DEATH: Francis Xavier Lobo (Sonny), 18 Nov 1910 to 8 Sept 2008. Retired musical director. Band leader of the Taj/Greens, Ambassador Hotels-Mumbai, Great Eastern Hotel, Calcutta and Oberoi Hotels, Calcutta and Delhi. Mass held for the soul of Sonny on Wednesday, September 10, 2008 at 10 am at St Alex Church. Followed by prayers and blessing of the grave by his loving wife, children, grand children and great grand children and the D'Souza Family and all relatives and friends. Source: Navhind Times, Sept 9, 2008. -- FN * Independent Journalist http://fn.goa-india.org Blog: http://fredericknoronha.wordpress.com Tech links from South Asia: http://twitter.com/fn
[Goanet] Helping A Friend Meet His Match
A good-natured Catholic gentleman from an East Indian land-owning family of Andheri, Bombay, is looking for a suitable life-long partner and wife. He is 62, in good health and has been resident in Canada for more than 35 years. He is a General Motors pensioner and now does home renovations. He is divorced, lives in his own home in Toronto and has two grown sons who are independent and live elsewhere. He is looking for an equally pleasant lady, 50 plus who is willing to live in Toronto. May be unmarried, divorced or widowed but it is essential she be of good background, adaptable to living in the western world while retaining core moral values. If interested, please call Trevor direct at 1-647-409-4133. Thanks, Roland Toronto 416-453-3371
[Goanet] Scientists In State, Worldwide Await Results Of Large Hadron Collider
Scientists In State, Worldwide Await Results Of Large Hadron Collider Scientists in Connecticut and around the world will be watching closely today when their colleagues in Switzerland flip the switch on what is being touted as the world's grandest experiment in particle physics. If all goes according to plan, the Large Hadron Collider, a gigantic particle accelerator underground near Geneva, could re-create the very moment 13 billion years ago when scientists believe a tremendous explosion known as the big bang created the universe. It could be the most exciting thing since Einstein, said Yale Professor Paul Tipton, part of a multinational research team, including physicists at Yale and Fairfield University, that has spent years designing and building the collider. Data collected in the coming months has the potential to lead to the discovery of new dimensions, a new understanding of time and space, or advances that could someday be applied to fields such as medicine or energy generation, said Tipton and other scientists. By working at unprecedentedly high energy levels, the collider will, in effect, provide the ultimate in back-to-the-future information, researchers said. It is in a sense a time machine to look back to the earliest moments of creation and to be able to explain the present state of the universe and to predict its fate, said David Winn, chairman of the physics department at Fairfield University. He spent 15 years working on the project. More at: http://www.courant.com/news/local/hc-cthadron0910.artsep10,0,6923966.sto ry ~(^^)~ Avelino
[Goanet] CRYcket 2008 - 11th Cricket Tournament - Kuwait
CRYcket 2008 Friends of CRY Club (FOCC)-Kuwait will shortly start registration of teams for CRYcket 2008 - the 11th successive cricket tournament for children. Once again, it is back to our thrilling CRYcket day. Children, gear up to your best. CRYcket Tournament will be conducted in the beginning of November 2008. The 7 over matches will be played in two groups: Seniors (born on or after 14/11/1994) and Juniors (born on or after 14/11/1996). Each Team will consist of 11 to 13 players, a coach and an official and should have coloured outfits as uniform. Watch out for more details on the date, venue, registration procedures. Please feel free to call FOCC members or email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] com FOCC MEMBERSHIP FORM Please fill the form for FOCC Membership CRYCHESS CRY Chess tournament has conducted for the 4th consecutive year during April 2008 CRYchess PHOTOS (April-18-08) CRYCKET Kids crycket tournament has conducted for the 10th consecutive year during November 2007 CRYCKET PHOTOS (November-9-2007) BRAIN BANG Coaching on effective learning skills BRAINBANG invites you to... Brainbang Registration Form Brain Bang Annual Ceremony Photos 2008 http://www.focckwt.org/
[Goanet] GOA SUDHAROP: All Goa School Principals/Headmasters/Headmistresses Essay Contest
GOA SUDHAROP's theme for 2008 is “YEAR OF EDUCATION”. In accordance with this theme, GOA SUDHAROP invites from school PRINCIPALS/HEADMASTERS/HEADMISTRESSES in Goa, essays written in English on the topic “EDUCATION IN GOA: WHAT IS NEEDED?”. Maximum essay length 2000 words. The essay should be based on personal experience and insights with a view to suggest creative ideas towards enhancing the educational system in Goa. There will be three prizes awarded for the best essays. The first prize will carry a cash award of RS. 8,000/-, the second prize RS. 6,500/-, and the third prize RS. 5,000/-. One essay per school. All entries are to be submitted to the address of GOA SUDHAROP (see below), no later than 6TH OCTOBER, 2008. The decision of GOA SUDHAROP’S panel of judges will be final, and GOA SUDHAROP reserves the sole right of publishing the essays. The winners will be awarded their prizes at the forthcoming annual GOA SUDHAROP awards function in Goa (date/location to be announced). For further information, please contact MR. IBONIO D’SOUZA, GOA SUDHAROP, “SUYASH GARDEN”, 1ST FLOOR, FLATS AF3/4, SWAMI CHINMAYA MARG, GOGOL, MARGAO, 403601, TEL: 2751002; CELL: 9850454371; e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thank you to the all the donors, volunteers, supporters and well-wishers of Goa Sudharop. Goa Sudharop www.goasudharop.org
[Goanet] Individuals cannot change this rotten system
Freddy Fernandes wrote: I am sure like me a lot of other people too had voted for The Congress Party because of the obvious, thinking that the lesser evil is the better evil compared to the communal BJP, but now I know there is no difference between them, two sides of the same coin. Of late The BJP seem to have changed their tune regarding mining and thats most probably to boost their vote bank,all the agitations against mining and mega projects have just been rose water effect, in their mucky eyes. I am sure we Goans have learnt from our mistakes and will not fall prey to these forward and backward flips. Comment: I preume you are based outside India and hence are insulated from happenings there. I invite your kind attention to the various postings here on Goanet on events in Orissa. Please also read the latest issue of Outlook and Tehelka. If after reading all this you are convinced that the BJP has changed so far as its attitude to minorities are concerned,then I am the King of France. Remember a Leopard never changes its spots. Yes I do agree that the Congress has let people down badly. That is why in the past I have suggested that the people of Goa should have a serious look at the Goa Suraj Party of Floriano. With the people's support, political miracles are possible. Who would have imagined that the Janata Party, a conglomeration of disparate opposition parties would have dethroned and vanquished the great dictator Indira Gandhi in 1977? Not a single newspaper or opinion poll gave Mayawati a chance in UP in 2007. Yet they did it with people's power and support. If the people of Goa truly love their motherland it is time for them to cast their vote for GSP to show where their heart lies. Regards, Marshall
Re: [Goanet] Can someone tell me what about this surname?
I am told in private that there were many sea-faring Hindus. Some sailed in dhows from Gujarat to Africa and in colloquial Swahili were called badalas. So there is indeed a sea-faring history among Goa Hindus as well and the popularly held notion that Hindus are averse to traveling abroad is not entirely true. Anyone to shed more light? selma --- On Wed, 9/10/08, Carvalho [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: Carvalho [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [Goanet] Can someone tell me what about this surname? To: Goa's premiere mailing list, estb. 1994! goanet@lists.goanet.org Date: Wednesday, September 10, 2008, 3:58 AM Going through some records I find a sailor, who set sail from Goa, whose name is Nadkarni. He was born in 1900. To the best of my knowledge, the early seafarers from India were either Muslim or Christians. Am I mistaken in this assumption? best, selma
[Goanet] Bangalore Christians Protest Against Orissa Violence (SAR News)
*Bangalore Christians Protest Against Orissa Violence* *By SAR NEWS* *BANGALORE, Karnataka (SAR NEWS)* -- Prominent Christians and leaders from other religious faiths September 7 demanded immediate intervention by the Centre to stop the unabated violence against Christians in Orissa. Member of Parliament H.T. Sangliana, F.T.R. Colaso, retired DG, State legislator K.J. George, Muslim leader Obaidulla Shariff, Sardar Bhatia from the Sikh community, Anglo-Indian leader Ivan Nigli, Chraista Ranga chief Benedict Balu, ICCC president Sunil Fernandes, AICC leader Kumar Swamy, BMFI president Pericho Prabhu, prominent Hindu leaders led by Dalit leader V.T. Rajashekhar, David Pichamuthu of the Karnataka Christian Social Welfare Association and 150 nuns led by Sister Genevieve, former principal of Mount Carmel College, staged a demonstration in front of Mahatma Gandhi statue on M.G. Road September 7 morning. They also demanded the despatch of the Army to restore peace in Orissa, protection to all churches and worshippers, a commission of inquiry headed by a judge of the Supreme Court and compensation to all victims of violence. The Christian representatives also voiced their concern over notices sent to Christian institutions by the BJP government in Karnataka for declaring a holiday on August 29 in sympathy with the victims of Orissa. These notices display the bias of the government as they clearly state that the action was being taken at the instance of the Bajrang Dal, which they claim had protested the closure of the institutions. V.T. Rajashekhar said Christian institutions should stop admitting Sangh Parivar and extremist elements and instead give seats to the Dalits and minorities. Shariff said the Muslim community would stand by their Christian community in their hour of need. Sangliana and K.J. George said they would be taking up the matter with the Chief Minister shortly. George said he would be calling a meeting September 13 at the Legislators' Conference Hall in Bangalore to review the situation in Orissa, Bangalore and Davangere, where there have been attacks on Christians and churches. Colaso called for a dialogue with the leaders of the majority community and cautioned against inflammatory speeches and activity.
[Goanet] Looking for VITO OLIVEIRA
Hi Am trying to find a friend VITO OLIVEIRA in Germany. We used to work together at Cidade de Goa. Rgds. Agilio Pereira IT Consultant Abacus Systems UK Ltd. 31 Parkview Road, Croydon, Surrey. CR0 7DF. United Kingdom. *: +44 (0)208 662 9672 - Main Line *: +44 (0)7966 219 961 - Mobile *: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] *: http://www.abacus.uk.net/ http://www.abacus.uk.net P please don't print this e-mail unless you really need to.
[Goanet] Large Hadron Collider (LHC)
Any Konknnis involved in the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) project which went live today at the European Laboratory of Particle Physics (CERN)? venantius
[Goanet] Mandela-His 8 Lessons of Leadership
Dear Goanet readers Here is Nelson Mandelas?8 tips for a Good Leadership. 1Courage is not the absence of fear--its inspiring others to move beyond it.? 2Lead from the front--but don't leave your base behind. 3Lead from the back--and let others believe they are in front. 4Know your enemy--and learn about his favorite sport 5Keep your friends close--and your rivals even closer. 6Appearances matter--and remember to smile. 7Nothing is black or white. 8Quitting is leading too. Nelson Mandela is 90yrs old and? is sharp as ever. He is a staunch follower of Mahatma Gandhi.He liberated a country from a system of violent prejudice and helped unite white and black,oppressor and oppressed,in a way that had never been done before. Right now, we need an Indian Nelson Mandela! Cheers Anesimo
Re: [Goanet] Goans in Swindon
Re: Goans in Swindon The recent article written by Selma Carvalho about ‘Goans in Swindon’ (From Siridao to Swindon) appeared in the ‘Goan Voice - UK’ and also on the Goanet forum. It came across to us more like a critical commentary rather than a true report about the Goans who have come and settled in this southern part of England, located on the M4 between London and Bristol. Perhaps the author had not spent enough time to do a proper survey. To draw attention to the article, the easy option is to highlight the negatives, which, I feel, has occurred in this instance. Whatever the reasons, this author has failed to be objective and, sadly, has tarnished the image of Goans in Swindon. Their achievements, although with fewer skills, are by no means less than those of other Goans who have migrated to this Country. Does Ms. Carvalho suggest that the Goans who preceded us, arrived in horse-drawn carriages, or had jobs waiting for them at Buckingham Palace and lived in five-star accomodation? The majority of Goans who have migrated here during the last 8 years are from Goa Velha, Agassaim, Siridao and Vasco. They have come to the UK directly from Goa. Obviously they had to undergo all forms of hardships, but this is not unusual for newcomers to experience. Elementary education and/or the inability to converse fluently in English coupled with not having local references, which are essential to seek a job here, were the major hurdles. Swindon was an attraction mainly because it was an industrial town and home to automobile plants like Honda, BMW and also to number of retailers and industrial estates. Whilst jobs are available in other parts of the UK, the attraction to Swindon has been the availability of opportunities for people with lesser skills. Thankfully, in taking up these opportunities, our Goans benefited and got the desired start. Most of the Goans in Swindon have secured permanent jobs and many have bought their own homes – and continue to do so. It is no shame to have to work for a living in a new Country, even if it means on the minimum wage so derided by Selma Carvalho. We feel that it is better than being unemployed and living on the dole at the taxpayers’ expense. I believe that about a hundred Goans worked as ‘chicken pluckers’ in the factory referred to by Ms. Carvalho. What was not stated was that the other employees were about 350 Brits, Brazilians, Polish etc. One may ask, what were the remaining 7,900 (if that is correct) Goans doing - who were conveniently not also mentioned in that article? I think that some of us are too obsessed with the fake idea of job-status and look down upon others who are not so well placed . I was once humbled but inspired by an Irishman in Dublin, where I was employed, who, when asked about his job, replied without shame or hesitation that he was a ‘street cleaner’. There is dignity in employment even if it means working in a chicken factory. Gemma Arterton proudly said ‘my mum was a cleaner my dad was a welder and I am a Bond girl’. Holy Rood Catholic Church in Swindon is one of the largest Parishes in the UK, largely because of the Goans. A Konkani Mass is celebrated once every month at this church with a Goan choir which is also actively involved in prayer groups and liturgy services. The food market has catered for us as fish and all types of sea foods, spices, cereals and vegetables are available here, mostly at the local corner shops. What is probably a first in the UK and should be commended is a Goan-owned and quite popular butchery in Swindon. Entertainment is also found in plenty. Feasts are celebrated and Goan Konkani tiatrs have been staged by Swindon Goans at the main Wyvern Theatre in the town centre. Some shows have even been sponsored directly from Goa. Our Goan residents also keep in touch with their roots and regularly go down to Goa on holidays, thanks to the charter flights that make this journey direct and easy. The number of Goan youngsters passing ‘A’ levels in flying colours and studying for degrees at Universities is on the rise. Our children are blessed with a variety of opportunities for quality education and even music. Hopefully, the younger folks will stay focused and utilize their energies to capitalise on this vast scope of careers and take it further to achieve even more in their lives. Overall, this first generation of Goans, who have settled here barely a few years ago, have found the beginnings to make a good life. If this is not progress, then be assured that the Goans of Swindon, like any other community, will make progress - slowly but surely. Mog Assom, Geraldo Oliveira
Re: [Goanet] Looking for VITO OLIVEIRA
Hi Aggie! If I'm not mistaken Vito plays a role in the Frankfurt Germany-based the Goan Association Germany E.V Vito [EMAIL PROTECTED] FN PS: I remember our early days (pre-Windows 3.11?) and attempts to get a modem working here. Hope you're doing well. See you in Goa sometime. 2008/9/11 Agilio-Abacus Systems UK Ltd [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Am trying to find a friend VITO OLIVEIRA in Germany. We used to work together at Cidade de Goa. -- FN * Independent Journalist http://fn.goa-india.org Blog: http://fredericknoronha.wordpress.com Tech links from South Asia: http://twitter.com/fn
[Goanet] British Dy. High Commission Bombay- NEW ADDRESS
British Dy. High Commission Bombay- NEW ADDRESS BDHC in Mumbai will remain closed from 25th-29th Sept 2008 It will re-open as from 30th Sept at its new premises.. G BLOCK, C-32, NAMAN CHAMBERS BANDRA KURLA COMPLEX BANDRA (East) Mumbai - 400 051 Earlier, it address was Makers Chambers, 2nd fllor, Bombay 21 No change in the telephone Numbers 022 6650 (Switch board). No UK Visa services between Sept. 23 and Oct.3 Except to those Customers enrolled in Business Express Programme and those applying for visit Visas provided they have been previously issued one. for more info.. http://ukindia.fco.gov.uk or www.vfs-uk.co.in Source: Large display ad appearing in Goan Dailies [EMAIL PROTECTED] for Goa NRI related info... http://in.groups.yahoo.com/group/GOAN-NRI/ For Goan Video Clips http://youtube.com/joeukgoa
[Goanet] GOANETTERSHOT: Venantius Pinto
Who's Venantius Pinto? http://flickr.com/photos/fn-goa/2847178926/sizes/m/ -- FN * Independent Journalist http://fn.goa-india.org Blog: http://fredericknoronha.wordpress.com Tech links from South Asia: http://twitter.com/fn
[Goanet] Geraldine: Individuals cannot change this rotten system
Dear me, Floriano Lobo seems to be canvassing for Geraldine Fernandes to join the Goa SuRaj Party and even contest on that party ticket to be another also ran type of a competitor in the electoral race. Floriano has run twice. Once against Babush Atanasio Monserrate [with fund raising dinner sponsorred by Babush's bete noir in Vainguinim valley, Timblo's of Cidade de Goa] making just a couple of hundred votes out of the 32,000 voters of Taleigao constituency in the 2005 by-election. He broke the rule in the Constitution of the Goa SuRaj Party, prohibiting an Office bearer from contesting, if I remember right. The second time, Floriano contested against Dayanand Narvekar in Aldona Constituency on 02 June, 2007. He managed 433 votes, thanks largely to canvassing by Soter D'Souza, Dr. Sushrut Martins and Dinesh Dias who fell for Floriano's sweet talk. I had wagered a dinner in Mandovi Hotel if Floriano crossed 500 votes with everyone's support in the 02 June, 2007 election. He was 67 votes short of that small number inspite of garnering the votes of those who hated both, the communal BJP and the sitting MLA Narvekar, and did not care much for Fermeena Khaunte. Rather than fail in their obligation as citizens to vote and as a preference to refusing to caste a vote when none of the candidates is still unavailable, the votes came to Floriano of Goa SuRaj Party. 433 votes is the maximum any GSRP candidate has ever received in an election. It is not going to get much better during the lifetime of it President N. S. Dumo or Secretary Floriano Lobo. Those who think otherwise are best advised to visit a shrink . or try and get Floriano to come out on an election campaign after 8 P.M. as all political candidates do. Either option will help to regain one's senses. Elections are not won in Court rooms or on Goanet. If they were, Floriano Lobo would have been a winner! ;-) He make a good activist. I do not know why he insists on pretending to be a politician. Floriano writes: They have pinned high hopes on you. Many people have, i.e. Oscar Rebello, Patricia Pinto, Soter D'Souza, Aires Rodrigues... Soter D'Souza has openly associated with Geraldine, be it in BVAC or GGRM. Pravin Sabnis, Fr. Maverick Fernandes, Ramesh Gauns, Cassiano Furtado, Seby Fernandes, Sabina Martins, Seby Rodrigues, Rama Lavu Velip and even I have addressed meetings or been present in the audience at Dando-Benaulim. I have not seen Floriano Lobo there, nor some others whose names he mentions. On 03 Sept. many Hindu brethren finished the stapna puja and hurried to the Dando Grounds to hear Shri Sunderlal Bahuguna at a GGRM-CPR organised public meeting on Ganesh Chaturthi day. Citizens Initiative, GEAG and GSRP members were not to be seen. I cannot say they were conspicuous by their absence because no one expected them to be there. The GSRP is only known to grab photo and talk-point opportunities in and around Panaji. If it wants to win a seat, it must learn to listen, organise and help. constitutions do not sell ...even on glossy paper. Actions speak for themselves. It is an open challenge to GSRP to win even a Panchayat election to prove its mettle or mobilise for the North Goa Lok Sabha constituency and win even ONE percent of the total votes polled. There are six months for that. Forget about retaining the election deposit. That is a foregone conclusion. Finding a sponsor for that may be easier than finding a candidate. Perhaps, the Pale assembly constituency byelections beckon. Ditto for that ONE percent of the votes polled. Carry on the good work you are doing, Geraldine. We need more people like you. Mog asundi. Miguel Date: Tue, 9 Sep 2008 19:44:57 +0530 From: floriano [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [Goanet] Geraldine: Individuals cannot change this rotten system -Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Geraldine: Individuals cannot change this rotten system GRASSROOTS CHAMPIONS GT: 9 September, 2008 [Today, we feature Geraldine Fernandes, Chairperson, Benaulim Villagers Action Committee in part-III of the series 'Grassroots Champions' by Julio D'Silva. (excerpts) GT: What has been your experience with the authorities and elected representatives? GF: Horrible. They are all so corrupt, right from the bottom to the top, everybody is rotten. The elected representatives and specially the panchayat members are such sweet talkers that you believe that they are really interested in doing something. But their actions are just the opposite. GT: Do you have any plans to contest elections, maybe the next panchayat elections? GF: Last year when the panchayat elections were to be held, there were rumours that I was planning to contest. I am very clear in my mind. I shall work for the people without taking up any post. I shall not contest any elections. Comments: Geraldine, you cannot take yourself out of the race to clean the augean stables. You owe it to Goa and Goans. They have pinned high hopes on you. Many people have, i.e.
[Goanet] STT: The Last Journey
STT: The Last Journey Here is - Something to Think (STT) The person did not come from the rich or Landlord family nor belonged to the political groups or business houses etc I was really surprised to see a large crowed.. There were at least 8 busses, over 75 other cars and over 100 two wheelers. I thought I would bring to you the 7 minutes footage (reduced from 26) with an intension. It took me continous 13 hours to prepare this. Hope you understand the purpose.. The main highlights of the clip are: - The origin of the journey - The brass band - The Journey - The procession It’s all about Goa. Come, let’s watch it here… http://in.youtube.com/watch?v=Bp-AVW6pV1o The whole night I was thinking.. What would my occasion (journey) like? Will I get that many people? What I must do to get more crowed? Will my money or wealth buy me more people/crowed? I heard, at least one person referring to the person (above) as ‘Florence Nightingale’ What sort of talking would people do about me? Am I ready for my occasion ? AMFT [EMAIL PROTECTED] for Goa NRI related info... http://in.groups.yahoo.com/group/GOAN-NRI/ For Goan Video Clips http://youtube.com/joeukgoa
[Goanet] Goa news for September 11, 2008
Goa News from Google News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** Club Day: Churchill Brothers - Know Your Trivia - Goal.com [4 hours ago] 2) Churchill Brothers is based in Salcette, Goa and is the only family club in the top rung football of India. 3) They are the third most successful team in ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=Tct=us/2-0fd=Rurl=http://www.goal.com/en-india/Articolo.aspx?ContenutoId=858163cid=1244831301ei=eljISMj0NpD6lQS1rozfDAusg=AFQjCNFp5ciePCJZtf87v4qn1tcRk9pAkQ *** Goa has not given thought to hold IFFI on its own: Kamat - Hindu [8 hours ago] Panaji (PTI): Goa Chief Minister Digamber Kamat on Wednesday said that Goa has not given any thought to organise International Film Festival of India (IFFI) ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=Tct=us/0-0fd=Rurl=http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/holnus/009200809102040.htmcid=1244727319ei=eljISMj0NpD6lQS1rozfDAusg=AFQjCNGByoAFbnin_Xa-MEwXn-EC2YqssQ *** No naxalites in Goa: IB report - Herald Publications [19 hours ago] NEW DELHI, SEPT 9 #148; Goa is one of only six States in India that do not have a naxalite presence, according to a report submitted by the Intelligence Bureau ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=Tct=us/3-0fd=Rurl=http://oheraldo.in/pagedetails.asp?nid=9604cid=2cid=1244670094ei=eljISMj0NpD6lQS1rozfDAusg=AFQjCNF0ufOyhs7bym4HXdE5sD4kDoaG1w *** Goa to make presentation before PM seeking special status - Economic Times [8 hours ago] 10 Sep, 2008, 2004 hrs IST, PTI PANAJI: Goa will make a special presentation before Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh seeking special status for the state. ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=Tct=us/1-0fd=Rurl=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/PoliticsNation/Goa_to_make_presentation_before_PM_seeking_special_status_/articleshow/3468351.cmscid=1244910663ei=eljISMj0NpD6lQS1rozfDAusg=AFQjCNF9TxgOhqC69gwQtzZJiLq35Hpsiw *** Mark Jacobs Dumps on GOA Over Warhammer Online Problems - Escapist Magazine [Sep 9, 2008] Mythic co-founder Mark Jacobs has laid the blame for the Warhammer Online open beta registration debacle squarely at the feet of GOA, the company handling ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=Tct=us/9-0fd=Rurl=http://www.escapistmagazine.com/news/view/86167-Mark-Jacobs-Dumps-on-GOA-Over-Warhammer-Online-Problemscid=0ei=eljISMj0NpD6lQS1rozfDAusg=AFQjCNEgsErIJu7yGakMUme8c7E2KHul6g *** Famed musician Sonny Lobo is no more - Times of India [45 minutes ago] CALANGUTE: Goa lost another legendary musician with the passing away of Francis Xavier Lobo alias Sonny Lobo, on September 8. He was 98. ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=Tct=us/8-0fd=Rurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Goa/Famed_musician_Sonny_Lobo_is_no_more/articleshow/3469073.cmscid=0ei=eljISMj0NpD6lQS1rozfDAusg=AFQjCNHjAb218uxVkAprusiGc5oC97PQMg *** Goa records a dozen accidents a day - Times of India [Sep 8, 2008] PANAJI: Goa's affinity with accidents continues. According to the latest data collected by the state's traffic department, 12 accidents are reported ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=Tct=us/7-0fd=Rurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Cities/Goa_records_a_dozen_accidents_a_day/articleshow/3460509.cmscid=0ei=eljISMj0NpD6lQS1rozfDAusg=AFQjCNEi9ZOFvJ6c9JTQaFQKmUeUWOY5HQ *** Goa Std III kids to get tech savvy - Times of India [Sep 8, 2008] PANAJI: Standard three students of Goa will be learning to handlecomputers from the next academic year onwards. We have already prepared the proposal to ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=Tct=us/6-0fd=Rurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Goa/Goa_Std_III_kids_to_get_tech_savvy/articleshow/3460513.cmscid=0ei=eljISMj0NpD6lQS1rozfDAusg=AFQjCNGdoN4PKxPYKpMSLRoLZgjU2MCYVQ *** Sesa Goa tumbles 4.07% at BSE - Myiris.com [15 hours ago] The scrip has touched an intra-day high of Rs 148.00 and low of Rs 141.30. The total volume of shares traded at the BSE is 1255892. In the earlier session, ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=Tct=us/5-0fd=Rurl=http://www.myiris.com/newsCentre/storyShownew_opt.php?fileR=20080910133956199dir=2008/09/10cid=0ei=eljISMj0NpD6lQS1rozfDAusg=AFQjCNGxjiAOM19QA26WR2NSjyKjQ05R1w *** Now, Arab sheikhs want to create a Goa in Middle-East - Economic Times [Sep 9, 2008] AHMEDABAD: The fascination for Indian ambience is getting these ready-to-plant 20-25 feet trees, which have travelled all across the Arabian Ocean to add to ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=Tct=us/4-0fd=Rurl=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/News/News_By_Industry/ET_Cetera/Now_Arab_sheikhs_want_to_create_a_Goa_in_Middle-East/articleshow/3460252.cmscid=1244226444ei=eljISMj0NpD6lQS1rozfDAusg=AFQjCNFgL8OkMN7ngY0nCJkmEqDzAUKkRg Compiled by Goanet News Service http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php
[Goanet] CORRUPTING THE LEGAL SYSTEM FROM WITHIN
For favour of publication, please. Kindly acknowledge receipt. Averthanus _ CORRUPTING THE LEGAL SYSTEM FROM WITHIN. Averthanus L. D'Souza. The fallout of the recent Delhi High Court decision in the case of the industrialist Mr Sanjeev Nanda, who drove his vehicle over seven persons, killing six of them, (including two police constables) while driving in a state of inebriation, makes for interesting yet important reflection. After nine years of snail-paced legal proceedings, the young Nanda was finally held to be guilty of manslaughter by the Delhi High Court and sentenced to serve five years of rigorous imprisonment. There are several aspects of this case which are worth reflecting upon. One: that every attempt was made by powerful political and business interests to have the case dropped, or even thrown out of Court. Apart from obfuscating the evidence and threatening witnesses, the supporters of Nanda actually managed to subvert the legal system. If it was not for the sting operation conducted by NDTV which exposed the collusion between the Public Prosecutor and the Defence Lawyer, the public would not have come to know the details of what transpired behind the apparent process of judicial adjudication of the case. In clear violation of normal legal codes, and in violation of all ethical norms, the Public Prosecutor and the Defence Lawyer actually colluded to subvert the course of Justice. It can safely be assumed that this was done because of very substantial financial incentives. However, the fact remains that the High Court was convinced that both the Prosecutor and the Defence Lawyer had violated established norms and had almost succeeded in derailing the process of Justice. The High Court unambiguously decided that the two colluding legal practitioners would not be allowed to appear in any cases within the jurisdiction of the Delhi High Court for a period of four months.The fact that this was too lenient a penalty is another matter, and can be made the subject of another reflection. Two: the reaction of the Delhi Bar Association to the decision of the High Court is even more disturbing because of the long term implications for the legal system in India. It has been reported in the newspapers that (some of? ) the members of the Delhi Bar Association protested against the reprimand administered by the High Court to the two offending lawyers - both of them senior members of the Bar. The Delhi Bar Association went as far as to accuse the Bench of encroaching into their jurisdiction.It claimed that only the Bar Association had the right to reprimand its members, and that the Bench should have refrained from doing so. What is very disturbing to the citizens of this country is the fact that the Delhi Bar Association has created two artificial, autonomous spheres of operation within the legal system. They have drawn a line between the Bench and the Bar, which, to all intents and purposes does not exist anywhere in the world.As far as the citizen is concerned there is only one legal system, which is operated in a spirit of cooperation both by the Bench as well as by the Bar. Lawyers have always been understood to be (and have been designated as) Officers of the Court. The over-riding concern has always been (or ought to be) the promotion of Justice in civil and criminal matters. Although it is a well accepted principle in Law that every accused person is entitled to a fair trail and that this includes legal counsel, it is never acceptable that facts are distorted, evidence destroyed and witness are either threatened with dire consequences or 'bought over' to give false witness. In any case, the Officers of the Court should never be party to such actions, which, are deemed to be criminal actions, and punishable as such. The disturbing aspect of the current situation is that the members of the Delhi Bar Association are behaving like a Trade Union rather than as a Professional Association. They have even been reported to have resorted to strikes to pressurise the Court in matters on which they have a different point of view. This is extremely dangerous for the operation of the legal system in India. If the artificial distinction between the Bench and the Bar is pushed too far, the entire legal system will collapse. From a layman's point of view (and that of the ordinary citizen), the Delhi Bar Council should have taken cognizance of the unethical behaviour of the two senior Advocates, and they should have been seriously reprimanded. In fact, given the gravity of the offence which they have committed, they should be permanently debarred. Closer home, we have had the case of the dismissal by the Chief Justice of the Bombay High Court, of Judge, Shekhar V. Parab, who was found guilty of exerting extra-judicial pressure on some
[Goanet] script/dialect chauvinism
Script/dialect Chauvinism On Alok Rai’s book Hindi Nationalism the following text is found on the outer cover page. It’s content is applicable to the situation of Konknni in Goa. The text reads, “This tract by Alok Rai looks at the politics of language in India through a study of the history of one language- Hindi. It traces the tragic metamorphosis of this language over the last century, from a creative, dynamic, popular language to a dead, Sanskritised, dePersianised language manufactured by a self-serving upper caste North Indian elite, nurturing hegemonic ambitions. From being a symbol of collective imagination it become a signifier of narrow sectarianism and regional chauvinism. The tract shows how this transformation of the language was tied up with the politics of communalism and regionalism. Rai seeks to save Hindi from the politics of Hindi nationalism. If Hindi has to realise its inner potential and become a national language of communication, argues Rai, then it has to emancipate itself from its own repressed history, and dissociate itself from its deformed other – the Sanskritised Hindi of the pundits. It can only do this through a critical return to its troubled past. In returning to that past, Rai hopes to create the possibilities of a new future. This is a powerful tract, written with emotion and passion, speaking with wit and ideas. It persuades us to rethink the question of National Language, and reflect on the tangles links between language, identity and politics.” In the Editorial Preface of Alok Rai’s book the editor Neeladri Bhattacharya says, “This tract by Alok Rai is a passionate defense of Hindi. But Rai’s Hindi is the language of everyday life that had evolved in North India by the nineteenth century, a language variously and synonymously called Hindi, Urdu,, Hindustani. It was a heteroglot, hybrid language that had absorbed the semantic resources of many traditions. …to explain the sources of the deeper linguistic fracture, Rai looks at the complicated working of competitive elite politics, and caste and regional rivalries. The anxieties and ambitions of the North Indian Brahmin elite., tormented by the entrenched power of the Muslim upper classes and jealous of the Kayastha monopoly over the service sector, sustained the energies of the Nagari/Hindi movement. Devanagari was opposed not only to the Persian script, but also to Kaithi, a variant of the Nagari script that was popular amongst Muslims and Kayasthas. To displace a community, it was necessary to repress the assumed markers of its identity and the cultural basis of its power. The hostility towards the Persian script, coalesced with the attack against the syncretic culture associated with the hegemonic Avadh Muslim elite, fusing the issue of language and religion. …As the Hindi/Urdu conflict became acrimonious, ‘Urdu’ protagonists dismissed Hindi as rustic and uncouth, while ‘Hindi’ protagonists projected Urdu as the language of the prostitutes. …If Hindi has to realise its inner potential and become a national language of communication, argues Rai, then it has to emancipate itself from its own repressed history, and dissociate itself from ‘Hindi’ – a regional language invented by a self-seeking upper caste local elite desperate to exercise national dominance. Instead of being opposed to regional languages, Hindi has to ally with them, and allow them to acquire national presence. By bringing to light the violence that ‘Hindi’ has done to Hindi, this tract seeks to counter the politics of that violence, and create the possibilities of a renewal.” (pp. vii to xi). Konknni has many lessons to learn from Alok Rai’s book “Hindi Nationalism”. It is available for sale at Other India Book House, Mapuça. Price Rs.150/- I highly recommend this book for all those who are interested in language/script arguments which are still alive in Goa. Konknnis (Konknni speakers) are spread out in different States of India. They use different dialects and scripts. Konknni is required only to maintain their cultural identity. In this context, Konknni does not help as a medium of instruction, as a common media for communication or to earn one’s livelihood. So far Konknni is survived because it is a vibrant spoken language One script, one dialect, one community principle has not succeeded so far to unite Konknnis and in the future it will not succeed. If we force this principle Konknnis will survive but Konknni will perish. The protagonists of this principle implicitly believe that Aryans, Brahmins, Sanskrit and Devanagari script are inseparable elements of the common umbilical cord and they are ‘holy/pure/standard/best/high’ for all and for all ages! They are afraid to break this cord because if they do so they will lose their fort and monopoly. Pratap Naik, S.J. Thomas Stephens Konknni Kendr B.B. Borkar Road Alto Porvorim, Goa – 403 521 Share
[Goanet] Goa's Magical Identity
Rome Paris are my most favourite, of the places that I have visited. They get most of the world's tourists and the key attraction is their unique magical identity; developed over a long time; good times bad. They preserve the same, whilst accommodating Globalisation. Goa attracts many tourists not only because of its beaches/beauty; as there are even more beautiful states. History shaped our identity i.e. the main attraction. We can maximise our Strength, as the French/Italians? Some think that the latter is too ambitious; I actually think it is possible. Economically, do we lose the Goose that lays the Golden Egg? At a Cultural event during the 2007 Global Goans Convention (Goa), I saw a distinct underlying common thread amongst us; despite our religious other differences. Our Identity is more relevant with East West, coming closer. We have the best of both worlds; adjust to both sides and as such, Goa faces enormous opportunities in the emerging Global Order. As individuals: (A) Many unsuccessfully look out for happiness not within. (B) Many are blind to their strengths. (C) Many pessimistically restrict their true potential by perceived obstacles (D) Many don't act for a cause due to weaknesses but oppose others in guilt. All these relate to Goans in general: (A) Many think emigration is the only answer: Is the give up run away attitude also right for us, personally? (B) Many can't see our identity (C) Many see no hope due to legalities, constitution etc but can't see that obstacles can be overcome. (D) Many attack Goa Activists in guilt; as they can't act due to personal weaknesses or to safeguard narrow minded selfish interest's e.g. emigrant status in their adopted countries, monetary interests in Goa's real estate etc. There's success on SEZ's, Regional plan, mega projects etc; let's maximize with more for the effort? Will a big campaign overseas or election boycott in Democratic India not help? Lets have CAN DO's!! Lets make Goa as we want it; instead of abandoning our home enjoying on the efforts of others. Countries came out of nothing because of its people. Many complain but do nothing for the better; even if it is just speaking up for Goa. Identity forms the Value Systems of individuals/communities. Do we prefer being something to everybody or nothing to nobody? Arwin Mesquita, UAE. -- Please post your comments on my Blog: http://goanidentity.blogspot.com/
[Goanet] Geraldin: Individuals cannot change this rotten system.
Dear Goanet Readers Geraldin was blunt in her assessment of the rotten system and Floriano has made some interesting comments. First of all, our Rotten system is created by our Rotten Individual Politicians. So, it?needs Honest Individuals to reverse the tide. Many of us,In Goa and worldwide, have been keenly following the recent happenings in Goa as regards the fight against the SEZ, mining?and Mega-Projects.People had high Expectations from GBA and now feel that it was a terrible let down. Then, what caught the attention of general public all over the world, was the spirited fight against the DESTRUCTION OF GOA?by Activists? like Rajan,Seby and Geraldin. They have shown to everybody how a few committed people can do so much. We can all see the fallout of their action in terms of?Mass public protests all over Goa which itself have unmasked more Leaders. But, we have also seen how the Crooked Ant-Goan Politicians have been using?all their past experiences and dirty tricks to sabotage these movements and silence these leaders. And to their great credit, they have been persistent with their fight inspite of all the odds staked against them.We need such Leaders for Future well being of Goa.But, we need them?IN the Government?and NOT OUTSIDE. From the days of Student Movement in 1970s till now?,Goa have seen quite a few so called Leaders .Unfortunately, from those student Leaders who had? fire in their belly, most chose careers ouside politics except one who turned out to be one among many corrupt .Others are still active in their own ways, and some have excellent track record.WILL THEY?FIGHT FOR?GOA?LIKE THE OLD TIMES? FLORIAN BAB,?IT IS TIME YOU STARTED COLLECTING YOUR A TEAM.?YOU ALREADY HAVE A PRO-GOAN ROAD MAP WHICH?SHOULD BE COPIED BY THE NATIONAL PARTIES.ALL YOU NEED IS TEN GOOD CANDIDATES AND I AM SURE THEY ARE NOT DIFFICULT TO FIND.AND, IF GOANS WANT TO SAVE THEIR MOTHERLAND FROM DESTRUCTION THEY SHOULD VOTE FOR THEM OR STOP COMPLAINING AND PROTESTING AND FACE THE CONSEQUENCES. Just my Opinion, as I feel Goans deserve better than the whole? present lot of rotten politicians.?? Cheers ?Anesimo
[Goanet] Goanet Reader: The heart of the matter -- art on the Goan scene (Patricia Ann Alvares)
THE HEART OF THE MATTER: ART ON THE GOAN SCENE By Patricia Ann Alvares [EMAIL PROTECTED] Painting takes you into itself and leads you into a different world -- Francis D'Souza, Artist Every art seems to have an inspiration in Goa. Its contoured landscapes, unique history, cultural heritage, tinged with an atmosphere of social receptivity and mental freedom, are a fertile ground for creativity. One such creative instinct finds resonance in awe-inspiring expressions on canvas. Home to some of the best artists in the country, who have carved a niche for themselves on the international circuit as well, Goa is making a strong statement on the art scene. A LATE BEGINNING A confluence of various energies, Goa's artistic explorations from the time of A X Trindade and F N Souza to present day established artist like Mario Miranda, Viraj Naik, Francis De Souza, Harshada Kerkar, Yolanda Souza Kammermeier to name a few, lay bare the immense talent and coexistence of various styles that are mulling around the canvases. But it remained in the shadow for many years, until a heady tourism boom shot it into the spotlight. Parlaying to the demands of foreigners and art lovers alike 'The Flying Dutchman' gallery which opened in the 1990s and later Yolanda Souza's Art Chamber, Galeria de Belas Artes were to pave the way for art and art galleries in Goa. Many a young artist like Suhas Shilker, Mohan Naik, Rajashree Thakkar, it is said,were born here. From a group of four or five artists, now all latent talent from the young and senior artists, lecturers, and international artists found a platform to showcase their work. Two decades down the line, there are twenty odd galleries, apart from museums and libraries in the State. Now on an upward swing, art is demanding an attention and price like never before. PERFECT DESTINATION Goa's art is definitely upbeat in terms of appreciation. Different styles of art have been brought into focus. Also artists from outside Goa have been showcasing their work here, affirms renowned contemporary artist Francis De Souza pointing to a growing awareness to art. With more local talent emerging, infusion of international art in terms of both foreigners and non-Goans showing casing their work in Goa, non-resident Goan artists returning to base to reveal their canvases and the subsequent emergence of various styles being exhibited are all contributory factors. Viraj Naik, an artist whose works have been exhibited at prized galleries around the world, says, Goa is a great art hub for India. We have the perfect backdrop here in terms of heritage sites to showcase works of art from all over the world. Our cultural background is another plus, points out abstract painter, Suhas Shilker. Goans have access to and are more open to Western culture and hence develop an eye for art more easily, he avers. KEEPING ART ALIVE Artist Harshada Kerkar acknowledges the efforts of galleries like Ruchika who are making concerted efforts to sensitize people to various styles and forms of art and art work alike with its art appreciation courses, lectures on art history and so on. She says that in the long run this will help to take art to a higher level. One doesn't necessarily have to buy art to appreciate it, admits Suhas Shilker but by just viewing various styles, understanding and developing a taste for it will go a long way in the development of art for arts sake. People should have the freedom to view art without the compulsion to view anything as avant-garde, he adds. To this end Viraj Naik says, There should be regular art exhibitions, rather than once-in-six-months, to showcase various artists from Goa, India and abroad, that will open up vistas and give people a better understanding and appreciation of art, he suggests. STYLE PROFUSION Of the different styles prevailing, the figurative, nature, surrealism and of late abstract art is what the Goan people relate more to. There are quite a few art connoisseurs in Goa, but by and large Goans are yet to acclimatize to contemporary art. Again certain styles appeal locally, because they are more easily understood, or because certain works are from well established artists, points out Francis De Souza. Abstract art is also getting its fair share of attention. In the past one year or two, people have been relating more positively to abstract art, reveals Suhas Shilker Abstract painting in an individual preference and taste and it is not yet an investors art, so we are happy with the fact that if people do buy this art, its because they genuinely appreciate the same, he adds. IT'S AN ART ACHE But simmering under the canvases, the art scene is fragmented by oddities and hurdles that are hampering its growth potential. Not from a dearth of talent, but apparently from a lack of
[Goanet] Goa Sudharop: Run/walk on October 5th for a fundraiser
Goa Sudharop welcomes you to participate in this year’s Rock and Roll Half Marathon on October 5th, 2008 in San Jose, California, and support our fund raising efforts for our 2008 theme Year of Education. Proceeds from this event will support education efforts in Goa. You can do one or both of the following: 1. Donate money to sponsor the runners and/or 2. Run in the Half Marathon and raise money. We welcome you! Our inaugural run last year was a lot of fun and some of us who participated are back and ready for this year's walk/run. Please email Acaria Almeida after you have registered or if you wish to donate at [EMAIL PROTECTED] We need your support. Since our inception in 2000, Goa Sudharop has helped charities, orphanages, battered women groups, children groups, computers for Goan schools, environmental groups, educational projects and events, social justice activists, seniors, disability groups, educational scholarships, etc. Last year our team raised US $5,146 and we have you to thank for this success. If you wish to sponsor this team of runners/walkers individually or as a team listed below - you may send your check payable to Goa Sudharop, Acaria Almeida, 18 Wimpole Street, Moraga, CA, USA, 94556. Ph: (925)324-0513. Donations can also be made via PayPal at www.goasudharop.org (click on the DONATE button). 2008 RUNNING TEAM: Neufito, Sheila, Nisha, Brian, Ria, Acaria Note: Join this team after the run/walk at the Rock ‘n’ Roll concert that evening. More the merrier!!! Registration details: Online. Click here to register online http://www.rnrsj.com/home.html Contact the Half Marathon at: Rock 'n 'Roll Half Marathon c/o Elite Racing 9401 Waples St. Suite 150 San Diego , CA 92121 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Ph: (858) 450-6510 / (800) 311-1255 Fax: (858) 450-6905 Late entry $85 (8/01/08 - 9/26/08) Expo entry $95 (10/03/08 - 10/04/08) Thanks to all the worldwide donors, volunteers, supporters and well-wishers of GOA SUDHAROP. Goa Sudharop www.goasudharop.org
Re: [Goanet] Goans in Swindon
Dignity of labour. That is something missing in India, probably because of the caste system. I am glad you have brought it up, as well as showing the other side of the coin - i.e. there is goodness in humility. I am indeed proud that Goans have stood up for themselves in places far away, sometimes starting life with zip in their pockets. Long may their tribe live. Cheers, Gabriel. --- On Thu, 11/9/08, Geraldo Oliveira [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: Geraldo Oliveira [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [Goanet] Goans in Swindon To: goanet@lists.goanet.org Received: Thursday, 11 September, 2008, 6:42 AM Re: Goans in Swindon Their achievements, although with fewer skills, are by no means less than those of other Goans who have migrated to this Country. ... Most of the Goans in Swindon have secured permanent jobs and many have bought their own homes – and continue to do so. It is no shame to have to work for a living in a new Country, even if it means on the minimum wage so derided by Selma Carvalho. We feel that it is better than being unemployed and living on the dole at the taxpayers’ expense. ... I was once humbled but inspired by an Irishman in Dublin, where I was employed, who, when asked about his job, replied without shame or hesitation that he was a ‘street cleaner’. There is dignity in employment even if it means working in a chicken factory. Gemma Arterton proudly said ‘my mum was a cleaner my dad was a welder and I am a Bond girl’. Win a MacBook Air or iPod touch with Yahoo!7. http://au.docs.yahoo.com/homepageset
[Goanet] Can someone tell me what about this surname?
Nadkarni means Nad - land(kannada) karni -accountant. A person (government official) who measures land. Not a village accountant. That is why the sername is less common than Kulkarni. [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[Goanet] MONTH’S MIND - Joaquim Mariano Franco
MONTH’S MIND Born: 6 February 1931 Died: 9 August 2008 Joaquim Mariano Franco (Papa Hero) We will miss your smile…….. A Requiem Mass for the soul of our beloved Papa will be held on Saturday, 13th September 2008 at 7:30 pm at the Holy Family Cathedral (Kuwait City) Offered by: his sorrowful wife Emerciana Son/Daughter-in-law: James (Coaxil)/Jina Franco (Ernst Young) Daughter/Son-in-law: Janette (National Bank of Kuwait)/Mario Fernandes (Tamdeen Real Estate Co.) Grandchildren: Jonathan, Calvin, Daniel Dyna. Acknowledgement We, the bereaved family would like to thank our family members, relatives, friends and well wishers for their prayers, floral tributes, condolences and moral support during our hour of grief. A special 'Thank You' to all the Clergy at the Holy Cathedral, goa-world.com team and the 'Arab Times' team. ++
