[Goanet] cedric prakash
I'm afraid I would have to disagree with the suggestion that Fr Cedric Prakash has rendered yeoman service in Gujarat. In 2002, when I was the chief publicist for the Congress Party during the state elections, I had the opportunity to meet Fr Prakash. I arranged as meeting for the Congress campaign team with him and his band of activists, mostly left-wing ideologues and jholewalas from outside Gujarat. Their behavior was boorish to say the least; they lambasted the Congress culture and told the Congress team that they were constrained to support it for the lack of options. My colleagues were shocked and speechless, wondering if the Congress needed their support or just how much of a difference Prakash and his band of activists would make to the outcome of the election. Later, in talking to other groups opposed to Narendra Modi and the BJP including the small community of Catholics in Ahmedabad, we learned that the activities of Prakash and his group were in fact a disservice, helping to consolidate support for Modi. From several such groups, we heard that the activists aroused such ire that even those who supported the Congress were put off. Prakash and his band somehow seemed to convey that Gujaratis, as a people, were communal and that their work was a missionary crusade to help save Gujarat from the Gujaratis. They have become hate objects much like Medha Patkar over the Narmada Dam issue. I have a special concern for Gujarat in that I was born there as was my Goan Catholic wife. Fr Prakash and his group are seen as outsiders and their activities only served to facilitate Modi's clever switch from Hindutva to Gujarati pride. In view of the recommendation made in your digest of July 9, 2009 that Cedric Prakash be nominated for the Alternate Nobel award, I thought I'd share this information with your readers. comma Communications Management Comma Consulting A1/288 Safdarjung Enclave New Delhi 110 029 India Phone +91 11 4135 4400 Fax +91 11 2616 1578
[Goanet] ALEXYZ Daily Cartoon (17Jul09)
Diggu...What is the Role of the PARL. Secretaries? ZERO! It's the only way I can BUY their LOYALTY... To enjoy the visual cartoon please visit: www.alexyztoons.com Site sponsored by www.goasudharop.org
[Goanet] Please identify these very rare flowers
Please identify these very rare flowers http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk3/3726830025/sizes/l/ Clue: I went there at night to capture it fresh and pass it on to you. Sadly, I can only pass on the picture not the fragrance. Whenever I travel to Bombay, I always prefered Paulo Travels by their popular 'Night Queen' I, myself could be wrong, not very sure. joego...@yahoo.co.uk for Goa NRI related info... http://in.groups.yahoo.com/group/GOAN-NRI/ For Goan Video Clips http://youtube.com/joeukgoa In Goa, Dial 1 0 8 For Hospital, Police, Fire etc
[Goanet] Fish curry rice (Thali) at Ribandar Patto and Bambolim/GMC homes
Fish curry rice (Thali) at Ribandar Patto and Bambolim/GMC homes At Ribandar Patto, Stop Relax http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk_fishcurryrice/3707763851/sizes/l/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk_fishcurryrice/3707763851/ and order this fish curry Rice http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk_fishcurryrice/3707763055/ only Rs.25 or stop at Bambolim around GMC and order this fish curry nice from many local homes (see sign boards in front of the house) http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk_fishcurryrice/3596044886/ Rs.25-30 joego...@yahoo.co.uk for Goa NRI related info... http://in.groups.yahoo.com/group/GOAN-NRI/ For Goan Video Clips http://youtube.com/joeukgoa In Goa, Dial 1 0 8 For Hospital, Police, Fire etc
[Goanet] Anjuna's water woes and Churchill Alemao's inaction
The following article appeared in today's Herald. It outlines Churchill's empty promises: ANJUNA CONTINUES TO THIRST FOR WATER By Herald Correspondent Calangute, July 15 Residents of Anjuna and surrounding areas continue to be hard hit by water woes despite promises by PWD Minister Churchill Alemao. It may be recalled that Alemao at a public grievance meeting here (Vagator) in March had promised to solve the problem of Anjuna residents immediately, but the residents are yet to get sufficient water to meet their daily needs. The residents have been receiving dirty water, which was not at all suitable for drinking and other purposes. During his visit to Anjuna, the PWD minister had promised prompt action in the matter. The officials who were not co-operative and were not people-friendly were suspended or transferred, but sadly, all of them are back in their original positions, said the residents. Even now, we are facing the same problems connected to water supply. Perhaps, all the ministers have the habit of making tall promises, but do not keep their promises, they regretted. ** End of the article ** --- After the meeting ended in Vagator (in March 2009), we met Churchill privately at a Guest House in D'Mello Vaddo where I questioned him thus: Until yesterday, there was not a drop of water in our tanks but just because you were arriving today, this morning all our tanks got filled. Does this mean we have to call you every time there is no water supply? He responded: Tuvem choilam hanvem kex korn tabortop action ghetlem tem - supervisor-ak kaddlo ani urleleank suspend kelet. Sogleank ekech pavtti nikllavnk zainam. Thoddeank bhirant divnk zai ani tantleant urleleank sudravnk zai. (You saw how I took prompt action - I fired the supervisor and suspended the others. We cannot punish everybody at one time. We must convey fear through punishment and improve the remaining lot.) Churchill promised to visit Anjuna in May 2009, but he never came because he was tied-up trying unsuccessfully to get his daughter, Valanka nominated as the Congress candidate for the South Goa Parliamentary seat. Moi-mogan, Domnic Fernandes Anjuna, Goa Mob: 9420979201 http://www.goanet.org/post.php?name=Newslist=goanetinfo=2009-July/threadpost_id=180087
[Goanet] Churchill responds to the fugetio story
The following from Eric was put to Churchill in his oficial residence in Varca. Churchill responded thus: Hoh Eric kitem 1941-biti-one boroita re?, Aum 1941nant born-nucch zaunchnam. Torr, how can I provide half the fugetio? Hya saunsarant, fugetcar ahat teh sogle, Mario che amigh. Teh fugetio ditat ani magir bobatt kortat ki: Arre tanem fugetio petoleo! Kossle don tondache fotkire, teh Marioche amigh ? ! jc 2009/7/16 eric pinto ericpin...@yahoo.com To Mario - agga kittem mhuntolloi, Dad used to say that Churchill's words provided half the ammunition when the skies were very grey in 1941 :
[Goanet] Goa borrows Punjab law to safeguard NRIs' property
Goa borrows Punjab law to safeguard NRIs' property Submitted by admin4 on 17 July 2009 - 3:46pm. - India News http://twocircles.net/news/india-news By IANS, Panaji : Goa has borrowed a law from Punjab for safeguarding the property of Goans working or settled abroad, the state's commissioner for non-resident Indian (NRI) affairs Eduardo Faleiro said Friday. The Goa Buildings (Lease, Rent and Eviction) Control (Amendment) Act, that came into force in June, was largely modelled on the East Punjab Rent Restriction (Amendment) Act which allows NRIs to recover possession of their rented premises through speedy summary trial, Faleiro told media persons here. Former Punjab chief minister Amarinder Singh had suggested the legislation to me, which I forwarded to the state government. This law will certainly help to safeguard the property of our Goan brothers who are working or settled abroad, the former minister of state for external affairs said, noting that Punjab had the best measures in place for dealing with NRIs. Earlier they (NRIs) would have to wait for longer periods of time demanded by the conventional judicial process. With this amendment, the cases are summarily heard by the Rent Controller's Office and there is no appeal, Faleiro said. He also said that his department in consultation with the state government's law department had drafted a Goa (Non-Resident Goans) Welfare Bill, 2009, by which a fund would be created for payment of pension to members who complete 60 years and provide financial assistance to members who are unable to work for more than two years at a stretch. We expect this bill will be introduced in the forthcoming session of the Goa assembly. The fund will be created with the help of a government grant as well as a small contribution from NRGs wishing to avail this facility, Faleiro said. He sought to refute reports that the economic recession was forcing a lot of Goans settled in the Gulf countries out of employment. These reports are unfounded. The global recession has hit the automobile and construction industry in the Gulf, but few Goans are employed in these industries, he said. -- Gabe. -- DEV BOREM KORUM. Gabe Menezes. London.
Re: [Goanet] foreigners buying proerty in Goa
Date: Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:13:05 -0400 From: valley faleiro valley_fale...@hotmail.com WILL ALL THESE EMAILS REACH THE CONCERNED ... WILL MR MANMOHAN SINGH AND MRS SONIA GANDHI INTERVIENE AND SAVE GOA ?? Mario asks: Hey, Valley, Have you seen what is going on in the rest of India? If you haven't, much of it is even worse than in Goa. The point is that Manmohan Singh and Sonia Gandhi may have no idea what the Goans who are complaining are talking about. Goans need to take matters into their own hands and start electing honest politicians. Without that, nothing is going to change, including the dadagiri by foreign thungs as we are seeing in Morjim.
Re: [Goanet] How is that Non-Goans recognise Goa's Unique Identity and some our Goans do not?
If inspite of atrocities of such kind as are shown , more particularly related to mining destruction, the people of Goa supports congress as seen in the recent elections , what is the hope? On 7/15/09, Arwin Mesquita wrote: Dear Goans , This is particularly for those do not appreciate Goa's Unique Identity think its irrelevant!! See comments from some Non-Goans below on Goa's Unique Identity; what to they see that these Goans do not? Arwin Mesquita, UAE
Re: [Goanet] Please identify these very rare flowers
NIGHT BLOOMING JASMINE Cestrum nocturnum Asit = --- On Thu, 7/16/09, JoeGoaUk wrote: From: JoeGoaUk Date: Thursday, July 16, 2009, 3:55 PM Please identify these very rare flowers http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk3/3726830025/sizes/l/ Clue: I went there at night to capture it fresh and pass it on to you. Sadly, I can only pass on the picture not the fragrance. Whenever I travel to Bombay, I always prefered Paulo Travels by their popular 'Night Queen' I, myself could be wrong, not very sure. joego...@yahoo. co.uk
Re: [Goanet] Pursuing Homoeopathy
--- On Thu, 7/16/09, eric pinto ericpin...@yahoo.com wrote: I hope I offfered solace to both sides. Eric provided solace only to one side. Indeed, he extended my position further by suggesting that what we are dealing with in respect of all the sundry alternative nostrums is entirely mental. But nothing could have been a better illustration of my contention that this business is motivated purely by parochial religious and other faith-based beliefs, than the incredible post appended below. Wacky medieval notions such as the influence of the moon and the Evil One are uncritically accepted, while scholarly articles by an eminent modern scientist such as Edzard Ernst are not accepted as scientific - in both cases without being able to provide any rational argument, let alone evidence. Cheers, Santosh --- On Thu, 7/16/09, isouza icso...@sancharnet.in wrote: Regarding the influence of moon and stars, I know that patients can be influenced by phases of moon or cloudy weather (for example, asthmatic and insane). It is taken into account in homeopathic medicine. But stars/spirits cannot determine our fate. God is our Father, as St.Paul of Tarsus clearly taught the Colossians (Col 1:15-20). I cannot accept sorcery, divination, witchcraft, black magic, voodoo (important for people from Haiti). These are against Religion. But we do accept exorcism, as the Catechism of the Catholic Church teaches: (no.1673 )When the Church asks publicly and authoritatively in the name of Jesus Christ that a person or object be protected against the power of the Evil One and withdrawn from his dominion, it is called exorcism. Jesus performed exorcisms and from him the Church has received the power and office of exorcizing. In a simple form, exorcism is performed at the celebration of Baptism. The solemn exorcism, called a major exorcism, can be performed only by a priest and with the permission of the bishop. The priest must proceed with prudence, strictly observing the rules established by the Church. Exorcism is directed at the expulsion of demons or to the liberation from demonic possession through the spiritual authority which Jesus entrusted to his Church. Illness, especially psychological illness, is a very different matter; treating this is the concern of medical science. Therefore, before an exorcism is performed, it is important to ascertain that one is dealing with the presence of the Evil One, and not an illness.
Re: [Goanet] vzaar Video Dispatches: terror in Mumbai
Hi Naguesh:
Thanks for your post.
1) Even I had the same questions after seeing the video
and thought that if the communication
of the terrorists with the masters was cut, then lives would have been
saved. Going by the video, the controllers of the terrorists appear very smart
and prepared and surely they would
have taken care of the eventuality that communication would be cut.
So, may be they would have instructed the terrorists that if there is no
communication,
kill every one that comes in sight.
2) I was amazed to see how important the controllers considered the media.
In fact, the whole show was to hog the world media, and the media just
fell in the trap. There is an immediate need to come up with laws
regarding media coverage showing such events. This is important in
the national interest, and public opinion has to be built for this.
3) This video should be widely circulated and seen by every Indian to
see the real face of the controllers as well as see how smart they are.
4) As to our preparedness 8 months after 26/11, your guess is as good as
mine.
regards,
Samir
--- On Thu, 7/16/09, Naguesh Bhatcar sgbhat...@hotmail.com wrote:
From: Naguesh Bhatcar sgbhat...@hotmail.com
Subject: RE: [Goanet] vzaar Video Dispatches: terror in Mumbai
To: goanet@lists.goanet.org, samir_kele...@yahoo.com
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Samir,
Thanks for providing the link to the video.
I had watched most of the stuff live on Indian TV, but this
video depicts
the horror and cold-blooded nature of these thugs.
Wonder how and why the Indian networks telecast this live
for the handlers to
see and direct the operations. If the Indian authorities
were tracking the phone calls,
why did they not jam or disable the networks?
Eight months after the attacks, I wonder if we are still
ready to tackle such a situation again!
Naguesh
Naguesh Bhatcar
Send
sgbhat...@hotmail.com
Date: Wed, 15 Jul 2009 13:02:41 -0700
From: samir_kele...@yahoo.com
To: goanet@lists.goanet.org
Subject: [Goanet] vzaar Video Dispatches: terror in
Mumbai
http://vzaar.com/videos/28473
Re: [Goanet] Lion Roars
Well, I did state Curious to notice there are no quantities given.. Also, the items were listed in the singular. You may be quite right in saying what you have said, and indeed there could be a number of those instruments bought for a number of troupes. In this respect, wouldn't it have been better for the reporter to state n * Instrument_name @ Rs rather than just Instrument_name Rs ? Some more research is required here on part of the lion. Gabriel. - Original Message From: Frederick [FN] Noronha * फ्रेडरिक न fredericknoro...@gmail.com To: Goa's premiere mailing list, estb. 1994! goanet@lists.goanet.org Sent: Friday, 17 July, 2009 5:24:42 AM Subject: Re: [Goanet] Lion Roars If I'm not mistaken, this refers to a government scheme to Provide Musical Instruments and Performance Related Material to Cultural Troupes. As the name itself suggests, the same is given to a number of groups. While you could debate the priorities, how would you be able to judge whether the cymbals were made of gold unless you knew the number that were distributed? Just curious... FN Access Yahoo!7 Mail on your mobile. Anytime. Anywhere. Show me how: http://au.mobile.yahoo.com/mail
[Goanet] Kampala (Goan) Institute - 100th Anniversary. June 26th, 2010
KAMPALA (GOAN) INSTITUTE 100TH ANNIVERSARY TO ALL KAMPALA (GOAN) INSTITUTE MEMBERS AROUND THE WORLD ON SATURDAY, JUNE 26TH, 2010, IT WILL BE THE KGI CENTENARY (100th ANNIVERSARY) AND ON THAT DAY, WE WILL HAVE A GREAT GLOBAL REUNION IN TORONTO, CANADA THE KGI FOUNDED ON JUNE 26TH, 1910, WAS ONE OF THE MOST POPULAR SPORTING AND SOCIAL CLUBS IN UGANDA. AT THE MEETING HELD ON JULY 15TH, 2009 AT BAYLEAF RESTAURANT THE FOLLOWING MEMBERS WERE ELECTED TO THE ORGANIZING COMMITTEE ANTONIO MASCARENHAS - CHAIRMAN ALOYSIUS LOBO,BERTILLA DE SOUZA, OSCAR FURTADO, DENNIS PEREIRA, NICK DE MELLO EUREMA COLLACO, SEIRA FURTADO, ALMIR D CUNHA, GRETA DIAS, ALOYSIUS MATHIAS, NORMAN DE SOUZA COME CELEBRATE WITH US SATURDAY, JUNE 26TH, 2010 6:00 P.M. TO 1:00 A.M. TORONTO - CANADA FULL DETAILS TO BE ANNOUNCED SHORTLY CONTACT: ANTONIO MASCARENHAS E-MAIL: villa.fat...@sympatico.ca TELEPHONE: (905) 270-9773
[Goanet] The perils of unbridled growth --- my article in Herald today
http://oheraldo.in/pagedetails.asp?nid=24632cid=14 regards, Samir
Re: [Goanet] cedric prakash
Are you suggesting that the Congress should be taking a soft Hindutva line, as it has been doing sometimes in the past (1984, Babri Masjid locks, anti-Sikh riots, Ramayana-induced religiosity via nationalised television, and on a number of other issues including under the Digambar Kamat secular regime in Goa)? While the secular lobby has been sometimes blamed for alienating religious Hindus with their strong campaigning, it is also true that the Congress itself has allowed itself to become a vehicle of promoting a softer form of communalism (sometimes, multiple communalism, as see in the North East, or the Bhindranwala phenomenon) while cloaking itself in secular clothes. This can be lethal too. There has been some study (if I recall right) of how the logic of upper-caste dominated Gandhianism in the Gujarat of yesterday has lent itself to grow into the blatant communalism of today. I think there is space for the stands that a Cedric Prakash takes, which to me seems to come more from a commitment to a sense of justice and human rights than mere I-have-to-protect-my-coreligionists kind of approach. Right livelihood or nothing, Prakash has made his mark. Btw, I'm curious to know if Prakash has a Goan expat connection (we started talking about Bandra, etc when we once met, but didn't have the time to complete the conversation!) FN 2009/7/17 Rajiv Desai rde...@comma.in I'm afraid I would have to disagree with the suggestion that Fr Cedric Prakash has rendered yeoman service in Gujarat. In 2002, when I was the chief publicist for the Congress Party during the state elections, I had the opportunity to meet Fr Prakash. I arranged as meeting for the Congress campaign team with him and his band of activists, mostly left-wing ideologues and jholewalas from outside Gujarat. Their behavior was boorish to say the least; they lambasted the Congress culture and told the Congress team that they were constrained to support it for the lack of options. My colleagues were shocked and speechless, wondering if the Congress needed their support or just how much of a difference Prakash and his band of activists would make to the outcome of the election
[Goanet] Contacto Goa this Tuesday, 21th July 2009
Contacto Goa this Tuesday, 21th July 2009 The 32nd episode will be broadcast on: RTP international - INDIA, PORTUGAL and other places: Tuesday, 21th July 2009 INDIA - 1:00pm PORTUGAL - 08:30am e 9:30pm Wednesday, 22th July 2009 INDIA 02:00am and 05:30am PORTUGAL 01:00am Timetable for other countries will be available on-line: www.rtp.pt While in Portugal, the popular saints (St. Antonio, S. Joao and S. Pedro) are celebrated eating sardines and drinking sangria, in Goa, the same feasts are celebrated in a much peculiar way. Find out about it in our next program. Note: Please note that the above timings are based on information available on the RTP web site at the time of sending out this release. We suggest that viewers reconfirm exact timings by checking the website www.rtp.pt on the actual day of broadcast or switch on TV earlier. This episode was directed and edited by Francisco Veres Machado, presented and produced by Nalini Elvino de Sousa, photographed by Jude Fernandes, Nuno Oliveira and Prasheela Acherekar. Further episodes of the third series of Contacto Goa will continue to be broadcast every 15 days, on Tuesdays at the same time, as given above. The Contacto team can be contacted by e-mail at contacto...@yahoo.co.in or nalini_portu...@yahoo.com Your comments are always welcome. If you want to watch any of the previous episodes of CONTACTO GOA you can find them on the webpage of RTP at : http://ww1.rtp.pt/multimedia/index.php?tvprog=20155
Re: [Goanet] Re-writing history
On Thu Jul 16 08:35:06 PDT 2009, Mario Goveia wrote: BTW, Iraq is now a sovereign democracy and a member of the UN RESPONSE: Now?? Now?? Now a member of the UN?? Now?? Iraq was admitted to the United Nations on December 21, 1945 [1] And 'now a sovereign democracy' we are told. Bah!!! The Economist Intelligence Unit's Index of Democracy lists Iraq in last place under Hybrid Regimes. It is classified as a borderline Authoritarian Regime, in 2006 [2] and 2008 [3]. Between 2006 and 2008 Iraq's ranking on the Index of Democracy slipped from 112 to 116. That is certainly a major feat and something to crow about from some quarters. Democracy [4] - majority rule or tyranny of the majority But what do we have here?? Re-writing history or fabricating history?? - B [1] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_Nations_member_states [2] http://www.economist.com/media/pdf/DEMOCRACY_INDEX_2007_v3.pdf [3] http://a330.g.akamai.net/7/330/25828/20081021185552/graphics.eiu.com/PDF/Democracy%20Index%202008.pdf [4] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Democracy
[Goanet] Art of Graceful Ageing camp on 10 to 13 Sep 2009 at ICG, Dona Paula Goa
Chinmay Mission Panaji Centre in association with CCVS (Senior Citizen wing of Chinmaya Mission world wide) is organising A FOUR DAY CAMP FOR MEN WOMEN above 50 years of age. ART OF GRACEFUL AGEING Date : 10 to 13 September 2009 Venue : International Centre Goa, Goa University Road, Dona Paula, Goa 403 004 Camp/Delegate donation Residential :Rs.3000/- per person (inclusive twine sharing A/c accommodation, breakfast, lunch dinner, 2 teas, for camp duration) Non-Residential : Rs.1000/- per person (inclusive breakfast, lunch dinner, 2 teas, for camp duration) All Cheques should be drawn in favour of CHINMAYA SEVA TRUST and sent to : 3T8, Kamat Classic III, (Bldg # 03, staircase 04) P.o. Caranzalem, Goa 403 002 Chinmay Mission Panaji Centre President :Shri Srinivas V Dempo Vice President :Shri K G Gupta Secretary :Shri H Nagraj For delegate registration/contribution or for any further information, you may contact Tel : 0832 2461572 Cell : 9822175930 Fax : 0832 2395513 email : jmlgom...@yahoo.com hose...@gmail.com Contact Persons Sandhya Kamat Cell : 9822103120 email sandhya_ka...@yahoo.co.uk Jyoti Kamath Landline: 0832 2463241 email : jy...@rocketmail.com B. Upendra Nayak Cell : 9423819626 Chinmay Mission is a socio-spiritual service oriented organisation. In order to address the issues of senior citizens and enable them to remould themselves to face challenges of modern day life, Chinmaya Mission has established Central Chinmaya Vanprasth Santhan, Allahabad ie. CCVS as its wing. Shrikant Vinayak Barve Convener: We Love Ayurved 9403175973 Yahoo! recommends that you upgrade to the new and safer Internet Explorer 8. http://downloads.yahoo.com/in/internetexplorer/
[Goanet] Pick up your Pocket map of Goa at G.O.A. Goan Festival (UK)
G.O.A. Goan Festival (United Kingdom) -- Event on 26/07/2009 The wait is over and the time has come, announcing GoaHolidayHomes' Map and Guide To Goa. Dicover Goa with us. Ever got lost in Goa and felt embarrassed to ask? Ever felt bored in Goa and didn't know what to do? Well this map is for you! This colourful two-sided map with its informative easy-to-read pictorial guide is a must have for anyone visiting Goa. The map is light and small enough to fit into your pocket, but still contain all the crucial information. It is the very best of Goa in a snapshot, from the amazing monuments to breathtaking waterfalls to traditional markets, the map has it all. The guide showcases must see tourist sights, which have been recommended by tourists and Goa Tourism. The foldable map is 20'' by 30'' and is perfect for on-the-go navigation, and is easy to use whilst walking or driving in a car. Use the guide to decide your itinerary, then plot your route using the fold-out map. Come on discover Goa all over again, the guide features: . 10 Places to visit . 10 Beautiful beaches . 10 Religious places . 10 Delicious Goan Dishes . 10 Occasions to Celebrate . 10 Things to do . 10+ Useful telephone numbers . 10+ Simple Konkani phrases . Goan Dances . Goan Art and Culture . Amazing Museums . Modes of Transport . Top Travel Tips . Restaurants . Nightclubs . Diving Clubs . Music Shops . Hair and Beauty salons . Florists . Real Estate . Casinos . Dentists . Car Hire . Ayurvedic Centres . Luxery Hotels and Resorts . Budget Hotels and Resorts . Guest Houses . Holiday Rentals . Tour and Travel operators . Wedding Planners . Distance Calculator for Major towns . Vital statistics . Place locator
[Goanet] Monsoon Advisory
Monsoon Advisory United Way-Mumbai Helpline It is not the strongest of the species that survives, nor the most intelligent. It is the one that is the most adaptable to change. - Charles Darwin We need to prepare ourselves to minimise the effects of floods BEFORE FLOODS ?? Be aware of the potential flooding spots in your ward/area ?? Keep all emergency contact numbers handy for immediate use ?? Identify and visit elevated areas in and around your home as places of refuge during floods. Consult and involve local authorities and neighbours ?? Keep 'Family Emergency Kit' ready (Refer Page No.2) DURING FLOODS ?? Turn off all electrical appliances in a flooded area ?? Stay away from Power lines ?? Avoid contact with flood water - it may be contaminated ?? If stranded in a vehicle, leave the vehicle and move to a higher land ?? Don't drive through flooded water ?? Avoid unnecessary calling on emergency contact numbers ?? Don't spread rumors ?? Don't walk through moving water. Six inches of moving water can make you fall. If needed use a stick to check the firmness of the ground in front of you ?? Don't eat and drink open food or water ?? You can help keep yourself afloat by tying air-tight empty plastic bottles around your waist AFTER FLOODS . Stay away from drowned power lines, and report them to emergency personnel . Stay out of any building if it is surrounded by floodwaters . Clean and disinfect everything that got wet. Discard any food items which may have got wet . Service damaged drainage and sewage systems as soon as possible. These can be a major health hazard . If you live in a flooded area, return home only when authorities indicate it is safe Emergency Numbers Disaster Management Helpline: 108, 1916 22694725, 22694727 Mumbai Police: 100 Fire Brigade: 101 Civil Defence: 22843667/3600 Measures Taken By MCGM: ?? Dedicated Disaster Control Room for Each Ward ?? Safe houses identified at ward level * ?? Disaster Management plan for Each ward ?? Power pumps for evacuating Storm Waters at Low Lying Areas ** Note: To know about safe houses in your locality, kindly contact the respective ward control room. Family Emergency Supplies Kit: You can prepare an emergency supply kit for your family which can be used when required to evacuate your home for moving to a safer place for shelter. The kit can contain: ?? Water ?? Food ?? First-Aid Kit ?? Basic Supplies ?? Essential household toolkit ?? Cash and loose change ?? Important family documents ?? List of emergency contact numbers ?? Specific needs of your family LET'S JOIN HANDS TO WORK TOWARDS MAKING MUMBAI CITY SAFER A BETTER PLACE TO LIVE IN! This advisory has been compiled by United Way-Mumbai Helpline as part of its Corporate Ward Adoption Program and other initiatives for improving disaster preparedness and civic issues in the city of Mumbai. United Way- Mumbai Helpline has also been working as Third Party Auditors for Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai's Clean-Up Mumbai Campaign. For further information visit: www.unitedwaymumbai.org www.mumbaihelpline.org Email at: a...@mumbaihelpline.org; a...@unitedwaymumbai.org Phone: 91-22-24937676, 91-22-24937679 Source: (1) MCGM's Disaster Management Monsoon Plan, 2009 (2) Booklet on Emergency Awareness, India Act Now
Re: [Goanet] Please identify these very rare flowers
I love its name in Concanim: Ratchi Rani... Many were the evening I cuddled a budding neighbour in in such a sweet arbour, in my Grandmother's place in Ucassaim--- The little ones also bore exotic flower nomencultures...Abolém.. Xiuntulém, Morguém and so on... There was no pall of prurience in such lovely encounters...only the fullfilling treshold of lês choses d'amour... Eric P... Val all others of our vintage must have surely have had joy of such arcadian bliss... Poor FN...CP..., their liberated generation...nil; poor they... Alfred From: asitkgh...@yahoo.com To: goa...@goanet.org Date: Thu, 16 Jul 2009 22:35:19 -0400 Subject: Re: [Goanet] Please identify these very rare flowers NIGHT BLOOMING JASMINE Cestrum nocturnum Asit = --- On Thu, 7/16/09, JoeGoaUk wrote: From: JoeGoaUk Date: Thursday, July 16, 2009, 3:55 PM Please identify these very rare flowers http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk3/3726830025/sizes/l/ Clue: I went there at night to capture it fresh and pass it on to you. Sadly, I can only pass on the picture not the fragrance. Whenever I travel to Bombay, I always prefered Paulo Travels by their popular 'Night Queen' I, myself could be wrong, not very sure. joego...@yahoo. co.uk _ Windows Live™: Keep your life in sync. Check it out! http://windowslive.com/explore?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_t1_allup_explore_012009
[Goanet] Difference: Gulf Non Resident Goans v s. Goa’s Migrants
--- On Thu, 7/16/09, augusto pinto pinto...@gmail.com wrote to Arwin: I find it amazing that a person who earns his living by being an outsider, bhaillo, migrant, ghanti of the Arabs where you live, is so vehement in your condemnation of Indian migrants to Goa. I suggest that you answer this question satisfactorily, dear migrant to the UAE, before you dare attack migrants to Goa. Subject: Gulf NRG’s Goa’s Migrants This is for the benefit of the Few Ignorant Anti-Goan Critics who have conveniently, not yet understood the difference between Gulf Non-Resident Goans and Goa’s migrants. See following facts on Gulf Non Resident Goans (NRG’s) Goa’s Migrants: (1) Gulf NRG’s are “only temporary migrants” with hardly any scope for citizenship i.e. (A) No political/voting rights to influence local identities and we work on time bound job permits; renewable subject to the local country requirements. (B) Land in some countries e.g. UAE, can only be bought on fixed year leases (which now also is being diluted) i.e. non-locals can’t permanently own land. (2) Gulf NRG’s unfortunately left Goa; mostly due to no opportunities at sustainable pay scales. Root cause is the corrupt government no public pressure to address the same. (3) Yes, Goa need reasonable amount of migrants but then we also need a fair just migrant control policy; subject to requirement. It should include decent but temporary housing facilities fair health/welfare/other benefits; these suggestions will treat respect migrants much better, than being done today. (4) It is common knowledge that un-necessary destructive development; like the mega-projects are significantly increasing un-necessary migrants into Goa. Surely stopping of the mega-projects will significantly restrict migrants into Goa. Also many MLA’s facilitate slums for vote banks; addressing of which, will also restrict migrants. (5) Many NRG’s target specific issues affecting Goa’s Identity i.e. Mega-projects, uncontrolled migrant influx, Konkani, Goan employment, Corruption, etc; which are also opposed by Goans in Goa; So “If Gulf NRG’s support the same, does it make these serious issues a non-issue?” Also, most NRG’s have strong Goa links i.e. Families, homes, businesses etc and could return; so they must speak out act for Goa now!! Arwin Mesquita, UAE. -- Please post your comments on my Blog: http://goanidentity.blogspot.com/ Please also see below: 1. Benaulim Village Action Committee: http://www.bvacbenaulim.blogspot.com/ 2. Rape of Goa : http://www.parrikar.com/blog/the-rape-of-goa/ 3. Rape of Chicalim : http://rapeofchicalim.wordpress.com/ 4. Boycott Cidade de Goa : http://boycotthotelcidadedegoa.blogspot.com/ 5. MAND - an adivasi-rights resource centre : http://mandgoa.blogspot.com/ 6. EVERY GOAN SHOULD SEE THIS VIDEO: http://infochangeindia.org/Infochange-documentary.html
Re: [Goanet] Pursuing Homoeopathy
--- On Thu, 7/16/09, isouza icso...@sancharnet.in wrote: But we do accept exorcism, as the Catechism of the Catholic Church teaches: (no.1673 )When the Church asks publicly and authoritatively in the name of Jesus Christ that a person or object be protected against the power of the Evil One and withdrawn from his dominion, it is called exorcism. --- It is unfortunate that Fr Ivo a man of letters and reading has condoned the practice of exorcism. Some years ago, I attended a retreat at Potta, that center of miracles and was horrified to see a Mass of Exorcism being conducted. The congregation was told that they were not to look at each other nor were they to assist anyone who may seem to require their assistance. There were in the congregation a gaggle of teenage girls. My mother and I had seen them during the days prior, a noticeable bunch in the way, young girls are. Two or three from this group went into convulsions during the mass. People, as directed ignored them thinking they were being exorcised. My mother being a nurse rushed to their help. To me it is criminal to suggest possession by an Evil One. Most of these extreme cases suffer from deep psychological disorders that require clinical treatment. Others are the power of simple auto-suggestion. If indeed, in this day and age we believe in possession, we must ask ourselves some honest questions. Why would the Evil One inhabit puny human bodies which are in no position to help him in his plan of world-wide dominion. Secondly, if the Evil one inhabits bodies then the converse must also be true and a battalion of angels can possess bodies as well. This never seems to happen. This medieval idea of exorcisms and witch-hunts has gained some traction in our time because it has been popularized by Hollywood in movies such as the Exorcist. Understandably Hollywood has a buck to make by feeding into our most primal fears but for our clergy to sell this as a bill of goods is doing humanity a dis-service. best, Selma
Re: [Goanet] vzaar Video Dispatches: terror in Mumbai
Date: Thu, 16 Jul 2009 18:27:13 + From: Naguesh Bhatcar sgbhat...@hotmail.com If the Indian authorities were tracking the phone calls, why did they not jam or disable the networks? Mario responds: According to reports I read, the Indian authorities did not have phone jamming equipment. Neither did they have night vision goggles, or equipment that can identify a human in a building from body heat. Heck, they did not even have properly fitting bullet proof vests or automatic firearms. The police at VT had WW-II-era bolt action rifles and ran away when the firing started according to the Goan photographer. All this is unacceptable for a technologically advanced country like India which is a target of suicidal terrorists every few months. The large Indian cities need to have specially trained and equipped SWAT teams as part of their police forces like they have in the west. I hope they will in the future. I also hope the Black Cat commandos have been dispersed around the country so they can be at the scene of an incident much sooner than they were able to in Mumbai.
[Goanet] An alternative to traditional colonoscopy has several important drawbacks
Get to know the difference between the traditional invasive colonoscopy and the non-invasive type, Con http://hsibaltimore.com/2009/07/15/colonoscopy-3/
Re: [Goanet] Please identify these very rare flowers
2009/7/17 Alfred de Tavares alfredtava...@hotmail.com I love its name in Concanim: Ratchi Rani... Many were the evening I cuddled a budding neighbour in in such a sweet arbour, in my Grandmother's place in Ucassaim--- The little ones also bore exotic flower nomencultures...Abolém.. Xiuntulém, Morguém and so on... There was no pall of prurience in such lovely encounters...only the fullfilling treshold of lês choses d'amour... Eric P... Val all others of our vintage must have surely have had joy of such arcadian bliss... Poor FN...CP..., their liberated generation...nil; poor they... Alfred RESPONSE: We had the 'Queen of the night' in Nairobi too, the whole neighbourhood used to smell to sweet, in the evenings! -- DEV BOREM KORUM. Gabe Menezes. London.
[Goanet] ExStudents_StPauls_StJosephs_Belgaum- Re: Visit of the Bishop of Belgaum
From: darrell paul dpaul5...@yahoo.com To: exstudents_stpauls_stjosephs_belg...@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, July 17, 2009 2:25:21 PM Subject: [ExStudents_StPauls_StJosephs_Belgaum] Re: Visit of the Bishop of Belgaum Dear Friends, Just a quick reminder about the Mass and Gathering that is being arranged for Sunday July 19th at 5.00 p.m. at the Church of Saints Martha and Mary, 1870 Burnanthorpe Road East, Mississauga, ON. Bishop Peter Machado and Fr. Eusebio Fernandes are looking forward to meeting all of you. Everyone is welcome. Do pass the word around to as many of your friends as you can contact, the more the merrier. Hope to see all of you on Sunday. In case you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact me at any time. Regards, Darrell Paul Darrell Paul 905-212-1249 416-559-1249 darrell.paul@ mailcity. com dpaul5...@yahoo. com
Re: [Goanet] vzaar Video Dispatches: terror in Mumbai
Well, finally they did establish a special SPG/Black Commando unit in Mumbai, fairly recently. Till November of last year, it was the Politicians that felt the need for protection by these elite commandos! Millions are spent in protecting these good for nothing politicians. Unlike in the US, where each town/city has its own SWAT team, India and its politicians only thought about themselves! Even if Indian cities do get SWAT teams, I am not convinced that they will be protecting the general population. A lot of political considerations also go into setting up these SPG/Commando units. Bangalore was refused a unit by the Home Minister in Delhi. Is Bangalore any less vulnerable? I felt that it was because the Government in Karnataka was not run by the Congress!! Karnataka government then decided to setup its own commando unit. That made a lot of sense. I believe that only the 4 major cities have been designated to get the commando units. General police forces also need new equipment, not those antiquated rifles. About the November '08 attacks, I was appalled by how Mumbaikars were so keen on getting close to the action! The police had no control over how close to the Taj, the general public was. The rule of law and the police need to be respected. In Goa, no policeman gets any respect at all, being 'dismissed' as a 'Sakharam'! Such a thing would not happen in the west. Not sure if that can be remedied. During the uprising in Punjab in the 80s, the police force there also was fighting the terrorists with these rifles! Julio Ribeiro restored some parity by arming the Punjab Police with modern equipment. Naguesh Bhatcar sgbhat...@hotmail.com Date: Thu, 16 Jul 2009 19:49:58 -0700 From: mgov...@sbcglobal.net To: goanet@lists.goanet.org Subject: Re: [Goanet] vzaar Video Dispatches: terror in Mumbai Mario responds: According to reports I read, the Indian authorities did not have phone jamming equipment. Neither did they have night vision goggles, or equipment that can identify a human in a building from body heat. Heck, they did not even have properly fitting bullet proof vests or automatic firearms. The police at VT had WW-II-era bolt action rifles and ran away when the firing started according to the Goan photographer. All this is unacceptable for a technologically advanced country like India which is a target of suicidal terrorists every few months. The large Indian cities need to have specially trained and equipped SWAT teams as part of their police forces like they have in the west. I hope they will in the future. I also hope the Black Cat commandos have been dispersed around the country so they can be at the scene of an incident much sooner than they were able to in Mumbai.
Re: [Goanet] How is that Non-Goans recognise Goa's Unique Identityand some our Goans do not?
The hope is 'the beautifully destroyed GOA, like in euthanasia. floriano goasuraj - Original Message - From: elolgo elo...@sify.com To: Goanet goa...@goanet.org Sent: Friday, July 17, 2009 7:43 AM Subject: Re: [Goanet] How is that Non-Goans recognise Goa's Unique Identityand some our Goans do not? If inspite of atrocities of such kind as are shown , more particularly related to mining destruction, the people of Goa supports congress as seen in the recent elections , what is the hope? On 7/15/09, Arwin Mesquita wrote: Dear Goans , This is particularly for those do not appreciate Goa's Unique Identity think its irrelevant!! See comments from some Non-Goans below on Goa's Unique Identity; what to they see that these Goans do not? Arwin Mesquita, UAE
Re: [Goanet] Pursuing Homoeopathy
2009/7/17 Carvalho elisabeth_...@yahoo.com: It is unfortunate that Fr Ivo a man of letters and reading has condoned the practice of exorcism I don't think it's fair to condemn or criticise someone for their religious beliefs, however bizarre these seem to us, specially when they don't affect us! Is this a latter day version of the White Man's burden? Or the Scientific Man's burden? FN The Catholic Church revised the Rite of Exorcism in January 1999, though the traditional Rite of Exorcism in Latin is allowed as an option. The act of exorcism is considered to be an incredibly dangerous spiritual task. The ritual assumes that possessed persons retain their free will, though the demon may hold control over their physical body, and involves prayers, blessings, and invocations with the use of the document Of Exorcisms and Certain Supplications. Other formulas may have been used in the past, such as the Benedictine Vade retro satana. In the modern era, Catholic bishops rarely authorize exorcisms, approaching would-be cases with the presumption that mental or physical illness is more likely. In mild cases the Chaplet of Saint Michael could be used. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Exorcism PS: There's more interesting background here to understand how this came about, from where, and what are current-day attitudes to it...
[Goanet] Goans voices in cyber space urge Goans to save Goa
Goans voices in cyber space urge Goans to save Goa Posted Nov 27, 2008 by ■ Armstrong Vaz http://www.digitaljournal.com/user/814989/blog in Environmenthttp://www.digitaljournal.com/news/Environment Add Image» Goan associations especially village based must work hard and try to purchase land and properties from their villages and localities. Land is fixed and gradually it will come to an end. Instead of depositing money in Goan Banks, NRI Goans must start vigorously to purchase any available piece of land in Goa. Land price in Goa is become like that of Diamond price. Goa is getting finished and if we allow to get it finished by non-Goans then we will have no place to live in Goa. This is not a quote from a speech delivered at the many public meeting held in Goa to save its land from land grab by outsiders, but a call given by NRI Goans to save their land in cyber space. --- Goan newspapers have been religiously giving extensively coverage to some of the Goa's burning issues like to now scrapped SEZ's, Gram Sabha meetings in the villages and mega housing projects, stirring public opinion against them. But the industrial and housing developments which threaten the fragile the eco-system in the state are not just the concerns of the Goans based in Goa but is a hot-bed of discussion in cyber space. Goans detached from their motherland have set up their own blogs to give rant to their emotional outbursts. No wonder you find words like “Kelem tukam ani zalem makam (I did it for you bit it happened on me) Korta tea mapan bhogta ( You pay in equal amount), Chor (robber), Ghanttis (migrants). Rostad Bhattkars, Mundkar Kaido (landlord-tennat law), Kombiancho ani Dukrancho Gudd (chicken and pig house) Kumau (toloiet), beiman ( unfaithful), such words being regularly used by the bloggers to give went to their feelings. The Konkani words which every Ladru and Pedru in Goa uses in their everyday conversion to express disgust, apathy and other emotions, a language which a man on the street is very much familiar. And Calangute-born Kuwait-based J. Veronica Fernandes, is one such blogger who has been used Konkani words to good effect to stir up emotions and give went to his anger to the sorry state of affairs in Goa. With at least one hard-hitting post in a fortnight, Fernandes who has been writing for some of the Konkani periodicals and newspapers based in Goa from Kuwait for the last several years, has earned the ire of some of the his fellow Goans, both in the Gulf and back home. We the non-resident Goans residing in the Gulf and in the West cannot remain as silent spectators. Our Goan associations especially village based must work hard and try to purchase land and properties from their villages and localities. Land is fixed and gradually it will come to an end. Instead of depositing money in Goan Banks, NRI Goans must start vigorously to purchase any available piece of land in Goa. Land price in Goa is become like that of Diamond price. Goa is getting finished and if we allow to get it finished by non-Goans then we will have no place to live in Goa. He says it is high time Goans spread all around the globe work hard to protect their ancestral land, properties and houses and must slow down in organizing dances and instead concentrate on how to save Goa. And Talking about overseas Goan convention he says such gatherings must ponder over on how to save Goa. The recently held Toronto Goan convention hopefully would have some solution because as Fernandes says: West-settled Goans can do much better to save Goa. But will they? Will they wake up now atleast? Or they will organize empty talk Conventions only? Otherwise expatriate Goan Associations and Goan Conventions “ghalat dobean”(put them in a throw away box). It is useless talking of Goa and Goans from outside Goa and having Goan conventions when we are not doing anything to save Goa from extinction. We must not allow even our “Kombiancho ani Dukrancho Gudd” (chicken and pig hosue) built by our grand parents to fall into the hands of outsiders. Even our “Kumau” (toilet)we must protect because there is a party in Goa coming from outside Goa which is ready to buy even one square metre of Goan property, even if it is filthy. Can we do something to save us from extinction? Konkani language continues to be close to his heart but he has been saddened by the events from the past, when the generosity of the Goans based in the Gulf has been used for ulterior purposes and the hard-earned donations given to various institutes and newspaper managements have gone down the drain with no trace of it or have found way into family management run magazine coffers. Konkani cause and Konkani publications by all means should be supported but not to fritter away our aid in mismanagement. Konkani Magazines and Konkani publications by all means should be supported but not those which
Re: [Goanet] cedric prakash
The following is a very interesting perspective. It reinforces my sense of disillusionment towards activists who claim to be fighting for various left-wing and right-wing causes. The following excerpt is particularly illuminating in this regard: Prakash and his band somehow seemed to convey that Gujaratis, as a people, were communal and that their work was a missionary crusade to help save Gujarat from the Gujaratis. They have become hate objects much like Medha Patkar over the Narmada Dam issue. Rajiv Desai Cheers, Santosh --- On Thu, 7/16/09, Rajiv Desai rde...@comma.in wrote: I'm afraid I would have to disagree with the suggestion that Fr Cedric Prakash has rendered yeoman service in Gujarat. In 2002, when I was the chief publicist for the Congress Party during the state elections, I had the opportunity to meet Fr Prakash. I arranged as meeting for the Congress campaign team with him and his band of activists, mostly left-wing ideologues and jholewalas from outside Gujarat. Their behavior was boorish to say the least; they lambasted the Congress culture and told the Congress team that they were constrained to support it for the lack of options. My colleagues were shocked and speechless, wondering if the Congress needed their support or just how much of a difference Prakash and his band of activists would make to the outcome of the election.
Re: [Goanet] Pursuing Homoeopathy
--- On Fri, 7/17/09, Frederick [FN] Noronha * फ्रेडरिक न fredericknoro...@gmail.com wrote: I don't think it's fair to condemn or criticise someone for their religious beliefs, however bizarre these seem to us, specially when they don't affect us! - Dear FN, Please give us a list of the things we can condemn in life. I'm sure it will be a very short list :-) Best, selma
[Goanet] Lizzards and crawlers.
The only fear is while sleeping in the night, some keep the mouth open. By chance the house (domestic) lizald fall from the ceiling, driectly into that person's mouth, then there is a problem. Most Bombay bred and buttered girls who have the habit of sleeping this way, might have a nightmare when they visit Goa houses!! Aslo roumer has it hat, if this creature falls into food, the food should not be eaten (poisonus or mere unhygenic, I do not know.) But his lizard has the ability to re-grow it's tail, if it somehow gets cut!! There was another kind of wild lizard, who used to turn it's gills to red, especially when he saw young ladies!!! MD.
[Goanet] Daily Grook #469
DAILY GROOK #469 _ KUWAIT DATE _ by Francis Rodrigues arabs do wait even if late, as their state is queue'wait! _ puns word-play of all kinds, hey...read between the lines! _ http://www.KonkaniSongBook.com _ Create a cool, new character for your Windows Live™ Messenger. http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9656621
[Goanet] Pursuing Homoeopathy
On Fri, 7/17/09, Frederick [FN] Noronha * फ्रेडरिक न fredericknoronha at gmail.com http://lists.goanet.org/listinfo.cgi/goanet-goanet.org wrote: * ** I don't think it's fair to condemn or criticise someone for* * their* * religious beliefs, however bizarre these seem to us,* * specially when* * they don't affect us!* * *--Dear FN,Please give us a list of the things we can condemn in life. I'm sure it will be a very short list :-) Best,selma - 1. The Ten Commandments. 2. Not wearing seat belts. 3. keeping children in the front seat while driving 4. Going to Potta just to see the tamasha and to critisize, The list goes on and on. Caj.
Re: [Goanet] Please identify these very rare flowers
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cestrum_nocturnum Naguesh Bhatcar sgbhat...@hotmail.com --- On Thu, 7/16/09, JoeGoaUk wrote: From: JoeGoaUk Date: Thursday, July 16, 2009, 3:55 PM Please identify these very rare flowers http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk3/3726830025/sizes/l/ Clue: I went there at night to capture it fresh and pass it on to you. Sadly, I can only pass on the picture not the fragrance. Whenever I travel to Bombay, I always prefered Paulo Travels by their popular 'Night Queen' I, myself could be wrong, not very sure. joego...@yahoo. co.uk
[Goanet] Identify these leaves/plant
Identify these leaves/plant http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk20/3708565642/sizes/l/ Clue: I think this is also found in Shou-chudda joego...@yahoo.co.uk for Goa NRI related info... http://in.groups.yahoo.com/group/GOAN-NRI/ For Goan Video Clips http://youtube.com/joeukgoa In Goa, Dial 1 0 8 For Hospital, Police, Fire etc
[Goanet] Goa news for July 18, 2009
Goa News from Google News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** Goa law commission suggests amendments in tenants act - Press Trust of India ecade-old acts to give rights of property to the tenants in the state. ... http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=Rsa=Turl=http://ptinews.com/news/178187_Goa-law-commission-suggests-amendments-in-tenants-actusg=AFQjCNFPH0Gzz5Uu2dF3MqR8fsU5B2FQHA *** Goa police refuses to hand over bodies of Russians - Press Trust of India Mand more » http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=Rsa=Turl=http://www.ptinews.com/news/179012_Goa-police-refuses-to-hand-over-bodies-of-Russiansusg=AFQjCNHNO6EYcOxzcDP1fMxTjqOcx5JwbQ *** Grants.gov has Serious Weaknesses, Says GOA - IT Business Edge _GUf68HjWS_aEfxDXwGAO: Federal Grants Web Site Shows 'Weaknesses' http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=Rsa=Turl=http://www.itbusinessedge.com/cm/community/news/gt/blog/grantsgov-has-serious-weaknesses-says-goa/?cs=34219usg=AFQjCNGzF2_jiCISAavqA4vNSxKgWSewDw *** Eze Must Be Punished For Cheating - Sporting Clube De Goa - Goal.com 7-07-2009-003.htmusg=AFQjCNETRIarXBCt3z9EUZic8BSgi2fvEAFIFA fine Indian club over Nigerian star http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=Rsa=Turl=http://www.goal.com/en-india/news/136/india/2009/07/17/1387816/eze-must-be-punished-for-cheating-sporting-clube-de-goausg=AFQjCNH5AnuM9mCU-TJUAwSaFYX9odBlnA *** NRG issues: Govt set to amend laws - Times of India orrows-punjab-law-to-safeguard-nris-property_100219285.htmlusg=AFQjCNExbueN8xRQuG0ADx89tUal4t0l4wGoa borrows Punjab law to safeguard NRIs' property http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=Rsa=Turl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/4791116.cmsusg=AFQjCNFYXRiF2ceIe7jGMeD334MAsKuSBA *** Goa to host next Lusophone Games in 2013 - official - Portugal News E_9r1w8M http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=Rsa=Turl=http://www.the-news.net/cgi-bin/google.pl?id=1019-20usg=AFQjCNE8VaPP5ksw0vo9Ih9llfdDpM5jYg *** Sesa Goa adds 11 lakh shares in open interest - Moneycontrol.com p nearly 11 lakh shares in open interest, which was nearly 15% for the stock. Here is a verbatim transcript of ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=Rsa=Turl=http://www.moneycontrol.com/india/news/fo-cues/sesa-goa-adds-11-lakh-sharesopen-interest/406755usg=AFQjCNH8gajM2Yr8Iw57_lCBYyQZ8eUaEg *** Exports from the sunshine state - Livemint vemintPaul Noronha, the executive chef of Sheraton Chola, Chennai, stopped by the ITC Grand Central Mumbai, to showcase the cuisine of his home state, Goa. ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=Rsa=Turl=http://www.livemint.com/2009/07/17235913/Exports-from-the-sunshine-stat.html?h=Busg=AFQjCNFVF54PREZqb5TFdNd1RY4q5A5rcg *** Goa: Activist to challenge appointment of Parliamentary Secy - Indlaw.com dlaw.comDescribing the Goa cabinet's nod for appointment of parliamentary secretaries through a legislation as an attempt of Chief Minister Digambar Kamat to ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=Rsa=Turl=http://www.indlawnews.com/Newsdisplay.aspx?2af24221-46f0-4e76-984f-ba9548e83947usg=AFQjCNHmRX-DJysxHtNXh256UAPc5VjCeA *** World Goa Day in Dubai August 7, 2009 - Daijiworld.com but any one and all are invited) Goans across the globe (India, Daman, United Kingdom,the United States, Canada, ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=Rn_tit=World Goa Day in Dubai August 7, 2009sa=Turl=http://www.daijiworld.com/news/news_disp.asp?n_id=62718usg=AFQjCNFdiJphFYk6sZjCfVnaf3ChY9pMmQ Compiled by Goanet News Service http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php
[Goanet] The glorious Goan monsoon
To Goanet - Monsoon Glory: http://www.parrikar.com/blog Keep checking every 3/4 days for new entries. r
[Goanet] ALEXYZ Daily Cartoon (18Jul09)
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[Goanet] Fund to mitigate NRI Goans' sufferings
Fund to mitigate NRI Goans' sufferings HERALD REPORTER The NRI Affairs Commission has proposed to institute a welfare fund to mitigate the sufferings of Goans who are duped or lose their jobs overseas, especially, in the oil rich Gulf countries. Towards this end, the Commission has drafted Goa (NRGs) Welfare Bill, 2009. NRI Commissioner Eduardo Faleiro told a press conference here on Friday that benefits of the fund would be available to NRGs who become members and contribute Rs 300 per month for not less than five years. The Bill is likely to be tabled in the House this Assembly Session. The government will provide a two per cent grant to the fund vis-à-vis contributions by NRGs. Besides, grants from the Center, panchayats, municipalities, private organizations, and individuals are also welcome, he said. The fund would be used for paying pensions to members who complete 60 years of age, family pension on death of a member, financial assistance to members who become unable to work for more than two years, medical treatment and other purposes related to the welfare of the NRGs. Meanwhile, the Commission has recommended amendments to Goa Registration of Tourist Trade Act, 1982 so as to bar travel agents from doubling as recruiting agents unless they are registered with the Protector General of Emigrants. Faleiro said the government has accepted their proposal and the required amendment would be introduced in the forthcoming session of Goa Assembly. According to Goa Migration Study 2008, released recently, some recruiting agents illegally charge exorbitant fees and offer terms of employment, which are unrealistic, which they know, are not going to be honoured. There are about 20 cases filed against recruiting agents for cheating people, however police investigations in the cases has been rather slow, he replied. The office of NRI Affairs Commission has been regularly following the cases and randomly checking the advertisements published in newspapers by agents. There are 19 registered agents in Goa, he said. The agent has to publish his licence number in the newspaper advertisement. From Punjab: Goa has borrowed a law from Punjab for safeguarding the property of Goan NRIs, Faleiro said Friday. The Goa Buildings (Lease, Rent and Eviction) Control (Amendment) Act, that came into force recently as reported by his paper last week, was largely modelled on the East Punjab Rent Restriction (Amendment) Act which allows NRIs to recover possession of their rented premises through speedy summary trial, Faleiro, a former Union minister of state for foreign affairs, said. Former Punjab chief minister Amarinder Singh had suggested the legislation to me, which I forwarded to the state government, he said noting that Punjab had the best measures in place for dealing with NRIs. Earlier they (NRIs) would have to wait for longer periods of time demanded by the conventional judicial process. With this amendment, the cases are summarily heard by the Rent Controller's Office and there is no appeal, he added. http://oheraldo.in/pagedetails.asp?nid=24711cid=2
[Goanet] Police Terror - Goa
In Goa, for protection use the Police. However the latter, is more in terms of the Police being misused or pressurised, by Political-Builder-Mining-Land Sharks network to intimidate genuine protestors; so as to protect crores/lakhs of rupees of illegitimate income other benefits. For instance in the Salcete Taluka of Goa, There are Specific MLA’s who in co-ordination with their corrupt colleagues, at village panchayat’s and elsewhere in the village; use the Police to intimidate and subdue any opposition to their illegal/corrupt ways. Quite a few activists have been slapped with False Police Cases and in many instances specific MLA’s send the Police to the residences or work places, of Specific Activists for intimidation into submission!! I appreciate that some times, the Police have no other option, but to entertain these coercive requests. However in a Democratic setup, citizens can stop this domestic terror; some options are: (1) People must speak up against such terror tactics via the media other avenues; we can no longer remain silent. The following quote by Martin Niemöller (1892) should give all of us, enough reason to do so: “In Germany, they came first for the Communists, And I didn’t speak up because I wasn’t a Communist; And then they came for the trade unionists, And I didn’t speak up because I wasn’t a trade unionist; And then they came for the Jews, And I didn’t speak up because I wasn’t a Jew; And then... they came for me... And by that time there was no one left to speak up. (2) Affected Activists must approach Human Rights Organisations; India/ International (3) Alternatively, affected activists can get united and file strong lawsuits that should be well publicized in Goa, India even internationally; if necessary these lawsuits should even go right up to the Supreme Court of India. And to re-iterate again, the lawsuits must be wellpublicised; both India Internationally !! Arwin Mesquita, UAE -- Please post your comments on my Blog: http://goanidentity.blogspot.com/ Please also see below: 1. Benaulim Village Action Committee: http://www.bvacbenaulim.blogspot.com/ 2. Rape of Goa : http://www.parrikar.com/blog/the-rape-of-goa/ 3. Rape of Chicalim : http://rapeofchicalim.wordpress.com/ 4. Boycott Cidade de Goa : http://boycotthotelcidadedegoa.blogspot.com/ 5. MAND - an adivasi-rights resource centre : http://mandgoa.blogspot.com/ 6. EVERY GOAN SHOULD SEE THIS VIDEO: http://infochangeindia.org/Infochange-documentary.html
[Goanet] Video: Blessed JOSE VAZ ancestral house, Sancoale
Video: Blessed JOSE VAZ ancestral house, Sancoale http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mj2OndIffqs Blessed Joseph Vaz Oratory Room (A view from the back) http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk20/3707571841/ other pics posted earlier (jackfruit tree, oratory room etc) http://in.groups.yahoo.com/group/GOAN-NRI/message/9986 video clip http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mj2OndIffqs Tip: (Youtube’s new feature) Click on the arrow top right to view in a separate/bigger window joego...@yahoo.co.uk for Goa NRI related info... http://in.groups.yahoo.com/group/GOAN-NRI/ For Goan Video Clips http://youtube.com/joeukgoa In Goa, Dial 1 0 8 For Hospital, Police, Fire etc
[Goanet] 1st World Goa Day in Dubai (for all nationalities) - 20th August 2009
GULF-GOANS e-NEWSLETTER (since 1994) 20th August, marks the inclusion of Konkani in the 8th schedule of the Indian constitution by both Houses of Parliament in 1992. Goans celebrate this occasion by holding an event in commemoration of their own language - Konkani. What better way would Dubai Goankars want to celebrate the same.. Meet more Goans friends of Goans! Goans across the globe (India, Daman, United Kingdom,the United States, Canada, Australia, Portugal, Spain, Kenya, Tanzania ) are gearing up to celebrate World Goa Day, with theme “Lets work TOGETHER to put UNITY back into our Goan community” with the same theme in mind and hence my decision to celebrate the same in Dubai was born, says the organizer of the event Cynthia Fernandes. Mr. Rene Barreto, conveyor of the event, says, on Goa day this year, thousands of Goans will once again remind themselves of the need to work to preserve our culture, music, history, language, cuisine, and art for our children, the non-Goan community, and for posterity. The theme of Giving back to Goa is a good way to inspire our Goan community to do more for Goa and Goans worldwide, writes the London-based Mr. Barreto. Let Goa day be a beacon of light and inspiration throughout the year and for the rest of our lives. Let us make this our motto: Proud to be a Goan and live up to that motto. Here's the new version of its theme-song Proud to be a Goan, with the refrain in Konkani as well, as you'll see from the lyrics produced below. The new version was produced at the request of Rene Barreto, for reasons he felt best. Click on the Link above and you'll get the vocal version to listen to and learn the song, now sung at World Goa Day celebrations on 7th August 2009. Details will be up on the website www.cynthiafernandes.com. Though this is a Goan event, all are invited to fill in the World Goa Day, says Ms Fernandes. Supported by: http://www.goa-world.com Team www.colaco.net http://www.flickr.com/photos/venantius/ www.goa-world.com/goa/ music/ - The Online Music Station for KONKANI http://www.konkanisongbook.com/ THANKS TO ALL FOR YOUR PRAYERS http://www.jrsbible.info/bible.htm Promoting Tiatr Tiatrists since 1994 http://tiatracademy.blogspot.com/ Gulf-Goans e-Newsletter http://www.yahoogroups.com/group/gulf-goans EXPRESSIONS - THE FLOWER SHOP http://www.goa-world.com/expressions/ My doctor told me to stop having intimate dinners for four. Unless there are three other people. -Orson Welles
