[Goanet-News] Goa news for November 7, 2009
Goa News from Google News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** Goa government monitoring Sanatan Sanstha activities - SamayLive ing Hindu organisation ... http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=Rsa=Turl=http://www.samaylive.com/news/goa-government-monitoring-sanatan-sanstha-activities/665096.htmlusg=AFQjCNFe9L0nJP_QZBGz_MIB5le1ll2Kgg *** Journalist tipped off Goa police about NRI fugitive - Sify ff from a journalist that helped police in Goa arrest Ajay Kaushal, the NRI from Britain who was fleeing a 15-year sentence for assault and ... http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=Rsa=Turl=http://sify.com/news/Journalist-tipped-off-Goa-police-about-NRI-fugitive-news-jk2l4dh.htmlusg=AFQjCNHVZ3oUMDUA6MDPu55TkxJtZAe7Ng *** Sesa Goa Gets Probe Notice from Fraud Investigation Agency - Wall Street Journal Sesa Goa Ltd., a unit of Vedanta Resources Plc, said Thursday it has received a notice from India's federal fraud ... http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=Rsa=Turl=http://online.wsj.com/article/SB125679572352815329.html?mod=googlenews_wsjusg=AFQjCNFbpXVA6k49jmVe_rcFUqefJ4rBdg *** Viva Kerala beat Sporting Club Goa 4-2 - Indopia ndia/news/1064/i-league/2009/10/28/1589109/i-league-preview-viva-kerala-sporting-clube-de-goausg=AFQjCNGQhnhk6LcnTJDVFdQvI5AWfUNNNwI-League Preview: Viva Kerala - Sporting Clube de Goa http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=Rsa=Turl=http://www.indopia.in/India-usa-uk-news/latest-news/692649/Sports/5/20/5usg=AFQjCNG81uaBi--SBdsaKwT-QaAb7ltkNw *** Sesa Goa slips six pc on BSE - Press Trust of India gDmsnIPC5vwMetal counters lose shine on LME volatility http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=Rsa=Turl=http://www.ptinews.com/news/352612_Sesa-Goa-slips-six-pc-on-BSEusg=AFQjCNEQCPZqraku7k74l9d51zXo-Gx7yw *** Ranbir Kapoor rushes to Goa for Katrina's rescue - bollywoodhungama 14:19 IST It's so hard to capture the very essence of what makes Goa irresistible, we all know the ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=Rsa=Turl=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/features/2009/10/29/5619/usg=AFQjCNFPqjMiP8gTb3AWkbJ5yAGseX5AsQ *** Goan film to compete at IFFI too - Herald Publications inning movie, which created ripples at the recent Toronto Film Festival, is likely to compete with the ... http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=Rsa=Turl=http://oheraldo.in/pagedetails.asp?nid=29259cid=2usg=AFQjCNGk_WKH0lpfzCFnGguzslNJrqnJzw *** Civilian War Memorial to come up in Goa soon - Press Trust of India ess Trust of IndiaPanaji, Oct 29 (PTI) Nearly five decades after they laid down their lives for liberation of Goa from the Portuguese rule, a Civilian War Memorial would be ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=Rsa=Turl=http://www.ptinews.com/news/352708_Civilian-War-Memorial-to-come-up-in-Goa-soonusg=AFQjCNFSMfdAnM_BRliHAmfm-iU9gsqRfQ *** Indian Iron-Ore Exporter Is Target of Fraud Inquiry - New York Times re exporter, said Thursday that it was under investigation by the ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=Rsa=Turl=http://www.nytimes.com/2009/10/30/business/global/30fraud.htmlusg=AFQjCNG54Pq91gFkG5n-oIoWIEZD_wH6Ew *** Miner Sesa Goa Gets Probe Notice - Wall Street Journal nvestigation agency has notified the iron-ore miner about a probe into ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=Rsa=Turl=http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704317704574503152018151862.html?mod=googlenews_wsjusg=AFQjCNH1b_FDHkFWrnRBNldx2Mm-wf4EjQ Compiled by Goanet News Service http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php
[Goanet-News] Goanet Reader -- Memento Mori: Simplifying life, losing hair (Venita Coelho)
The Accidental Activist --- Venita Coelho -- Memento Mori: Simplifying life, losing hair A few weeks ago I decided that I wanted to simplify my life. So I went ahead and did what I'd been wanting to do for many years. I shaved my head. This did not come easy to someone who'd had hair down to her knees for more than half her life. But I never realised to what extent hair defined gender, personality and nationality until I took the extreme step of knocking it all off. The gender confusion is a bit forgiveable. People look at my head, then drop a surreptitious look at my chest to check exactly what I am. Men shove me out of the way in crowded places then do a double take and say 'Oh sorry!' It is only when you lose it that you realise how much courtesy is actually extended to women on the roads and public spaces of Goa. Of all the states that I have lived in across India, Goa is the one state where as a woman you don't have to continuously battle the male gaze or wonder whether that dress is going to raise eyebrows. Generations of hippies in mostly nothing have immured our locals. The nationality confusion was a bit of a shock. Suddenly I had little old men snarling at me as they over took. I lip-read in astonishment as drivers flung foul words my way. I wondered why until I realized I was being mistaken for a foreigner, one of the breed that has now bought cars and dashes around on Goan roads. Obviously Goans do not take kindly to Bhaille driving vehicles. The nationality confusion persisted on the beach. I was quoted foreigner prices for everything and for the first time I realised to what extent foreigners are actually ripped off on Goan soil. I would reply in fluent Hindi and watch the gob smacked reaction. The personality confusion is the most profound. I continue to be the person I was before the haircut. But hair is such a signifier of personality that my lack of it has thrown an entire system of relating out of gear. Whenever I am introduced to someone new they are not quite sure how to relate. Does that hair indicate hippie chick? Ashramite? Whacko? Weirdo? Latest Bombay style? Er --- chemotherapy? What?! It is astonishing the amount of paraphenelia I no longer need -- pins, clips, rubber bands, hair bands, scarfs. Grooming is now down to a one minute head wash. No more decisions on what to wear. With a radical hairstyle like that, how does it matter what on earth you wear when you go out? Make up is out. So are jewellery and earrings. In many ways my life has been pared down to basics. I suddenly realised that in that one simple act I have turned my back on a lifetime of buying into an idea of what women's beauty is about. The sense of freedom is astonishing. With no ready made indicators people are forced to respond to you in new ways. My head has been a conversation starter, breaker, confession inducer, novelty, and envy object. Dozens of women have confessed that they wish they had the guts to do what I have done. But losing your hair in India is a big decision. Women in India just don't do it, because hair here signifies so much and is such a yardstick of feminity. Why did I really do it? I have a crazy year poised ahead of me. I have two books being published. One big commercial Hindi film that I have written is slated for release. Another off beat film of mine is being planned to open the Toronto film festival. Life is hectic enough with four dogs, two cats and a two year old. Before I plunge into the whirl of the year to come I wanted to take a deep breath. Whenever Roman emperors rode in triumph down the Appian way, a slave stood behind them, holding the laurel wreath of the victor over their heads. But his job was also to whisper continuously in the ear 'Memento Mori' -- remember thou art mortal. My encounters with yoga have convinced me that there is a destination that lies outside of the circumference of the ordinary life experience. But it is so easy to get completely swallowed by the minutae of every day life. However exciting the journey, however engrossing, every time I look in the mirror I want to remember that the journey is not the final destination. This hairstyle is my memento Mori. Contact the writer: venitacoe...@gmail.com Source: Herald
[Goanet] Dabolim hillside under siege!
http://www.oheraldo.in/pagedetails.asp?nid=29597cid=10 *GBA, CVAC warn of mass agitation* PANJIM, NOV 6 Alleging blatant hill cuttings, felling of trees and illegal digging of bore wells for a huge project advertised by DLF Homes in Dabolim, Goa Bachao Abhiyan (GBA) along with Chicalim Village Action Committee (CVAC) has threatened to agitate if the permissions are not withdrawn. A press conference called on Friday jointly by the GBA, CVAC and some citizens of Mormugao condemned the violations and called for immediate withdrawal of permissions for felling of trees and cutting of hill slopes. The role of the Town and Country Planning Department, Forest Department, the PDA and other departments concerned has come into sharp focus with this development, environmentalists say. Convenor GBA Sabina Martins asserted in the Regional Plan 2021 the area where the project is coming up has been shown as No Development Zone, while the Outline Development Plan begs to differ on this aspect. The TCP Department has allowed hill cutting on a steep slope under section 17 (A) of TCP Act, she stated. Martins said hill slope cutting permission by the Chief Town Planner on a No Development Zone slope, sub-division of plots allowed without conversion sanad, bore wells dug without permission and felling of trees were some of the irregularities in the area. The structure is being planned for around 600 residences, it was stated. Secretary GBA Reboni Saha said the lawlessness has been promoted by deliberate ambiguity Dabolim hillside under siege! in the RP 2021 and ODP. Two-thirds of the property in Survey No 43/1-A comes under Eco Zone-I, but the ODP is showing settlement markings, she stated. Reboni reminded when the controversial Regional Plan was being argued in court in 2006 in a petition filed by Goa Heritage Action Group (GHAG) the Government in defense had said colour markings on plans made no difference, rules came first. It had said if settlement has been shown in a CRZ area or a hill slope, the rule of NDZ would prevail, she recalled. Sabina said the project would be like another one where work is still going on despite the court being aware files relating to the project have gone missing. Looks like a similar pattern is emerging in Dabolim, she added. Edwin Mascarenhas, a resident of Mormugao, who shared his concern, said the matter came up before the Chicalim panchayat. In 2008, the panchayat issued a stop work notice to the builder Sarawati Constructions Pvt Ltd, sister concern of DLF Homes, after which not much was known, he mentioned. Mascarenhas said Sarawati bought 77,300 square metres of land from one Anand Chandra Bose, who had purchased a total area of 1.02 lakh square metres from Vithal Naik of Comba, Margao. He said after inspection of documents under the RTI Act last month they had learnt that the panchayat had reluctantly given revised permissions to the builder after seeking legal opinion. He explained, “The issue had come before the TCP Board where the Planning and Development Authority of Mormugao failed to appear for the first hearing which was adjourned without a date.” “After 90 days lapsed and no further hearing taking place the builder went to the panchayat and told since the PDA failed to come for the hearing they should be issued permissions under a deemed clause. The panchayat after taking legal opinion had to give new permissions to the builder”, he observed. The residents in the area have decided to come together to fight the project tooth and nail and approaching the High Court was one of the options they were looking into. -- 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. MAND - an adivasi-rights resource centre : http://mandgoa.blogspot.com/ 4. EVERY GOAN SHOULD SEE THIS VIDEO: http://infochangeindia.org/Infochange-documentary.html 5. For the Love of Konkani: http://www.radiogoa.net/ 6. Goa's Identity Movement website: http://www.goamag.net/gim
[Goanet] Fwd: [ The real betrayers of Goa
-- *5 Nov, 2009 www.oheraldo.in * ** *The real betrayers of Goa * Chief Minister Digambar Kamat has rightly advised Goans not to sell their land to outsiders. Some Goans are blessed with so much wealth through inheritance that due to greed and the desire to lead a sussegad life, they don’t even think twice before selling their ancestral properties and houses to outsiders and foreigners, and then reside inside flats and bungalows. It would have better if these Goans packed their bags and shifted somewhere outside Goa after selling their inheritance properties since it shows us that they don’t have any concern and love for fellow Goans who long to buy a small piece of land in our tiny Goa and thereby protect its unique identity and environment. Recently, I met a Goan in Dubai who was working as a broker, buying and selling properties and houses in Goa. The rates which he mentioned for a small piece of land or a flats were beyond the reach of a majority of Goans, even those who work on ships and in the Gulf. I asked him whether he is dealing with outsiders to sell Goa? His answer was prompt: as long as he gets money he has no problem of selling Goan land and houses to outsiders. Such people are the true betrayers of Goa. Can such Goans tell us how long will they will enjoy the money they received by selling their land and houses to outsiders and whether they will get back the land once sold to a outsider? It is my humble request to all Goans who really want to protect Goa to stop selling their properties and houses to outsiders, so that our future generations do not feel like strangers in their own land. *Julius Carvalho, * *Dubai* ** http://oheraldo.in/pagedetails.asp?nid=29491cid=13 -- 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. MAND - an adivasi-rights resource centre : http://mandgoa.blogspot.com/ 4. EVERY GOAN SHOULD SEE THIS VIDEO: http://infochangeindia.org/Infochange-documentary.html 5. For the Love of Konkani: http://www.radiogoa.net/ 6. Goa's Identity Movement website: http://www.goamag.net/gim 7. Official Government Site NRI Office (GOA): http://www.globalgoans.org.in/
[Goanet] Shame on Saligao's Parish priest
[Goanet] Shame on Saligao's Parish priest Well, in most cases it is like ‘Zor Roddtta Pejek’ (What’s there for me?) It seems, every one is now self conscious from Priests to Market vendors to field workers etc About two years, I was at Mapusa market taking photographs of salt fish (not persons). A Goan lady suddenly started grumbling loudly saying ‘Amche kustar tumi poixe kortat’ (you make money at our cost). She was saying as if she was talking to herself. I was not even photographing her veg. products At Velsao Pale fields, once we stopped to capture a field transplanting activities. A woman saying loudly ‘Amkaim kitem diyat’ (Give/pay us something too). At Canacona, NH17, we stopped to capture the local fruits/vegetable sold at the road side. They said ‘now that you taken photo buy something from us now’ At Santana church, we were taking pic from outside, a man came running only to ask ‘Did you take permission from the parish priest’ ? We asked ‘do we need permission to take pic from out the church too?’ He replied yes. We went home. At Velsao church/Feast, I was capturing from one corner without any camera flash or any interruption/obstruction to any – The priest came to me and asked ‘What you doing? where you come from? I replied, ‘I Goemcho Pe. Vigar, Agxi son eilam’ (I am Goan from Agassaim) ‘Don’t you know you have to take prior permission?’ Sorry father, I did not know that. Next day, I sent my asst. and he captured with no problems. At cortalim, up on the hill by the Railway tracks, once I went to capture Zuari bridge view from the top. A man came and said, photography not allowed here. I said I am only taking Zuari Bridge, he said that is not allowed either (from here) I was only standing in the public place (not Pvt) next to this beautiful statue of Our Lady (see pic). I said to myself, something dodgy going on here and hence they don’t allow photography. (something was coming up there and work was going on Hill cutting etc) Just few month ago, during monsoon, we were seated in the Kala Academy Canteen. Raining heavily, I thought of capturing the pipe water flow from the top.. suddenly the security guy came to stop us saying ‘No Photography allowed any where in the KA premises’ We asked ‘Where it is written so”? He had no answer. ‘We are doing what we been told.’ So, some of you will know now what it takes to photograph especially when you are not a photo journalist. 2006 Cortalim http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk/1773202514/sizes/l/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk/166996936/ At Santana Church 2009 http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukchurches/3756019479/sizes/l/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukchurches/3756020597/sizes/l/ Velsao Church 2009 http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukchurches/3816802139/sizes/l/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukchurches/3820696852/sizes/l/ Kala Academy http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk17/3312188332/sizes/l/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk4/303496613/sizes/l/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk18/3495167619/sizes/l/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk19/3613854744/sizes/l/ Quote http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2009-November/185489.html 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 The INTERNET now has a personality. YOURS! See your Yahoo! Homepage. http://in.yahoo.com/
[Goanet] Arwin Mesquita's speech
Subject: Preserving Goa Its Unique Identity Mogea Mogall Goyemkarano Annondborit sanz tumkam somestank anvdettam His Excellency the Ambassador of India to Oman Mr. Anil Wadhwa, President of Indian Social Club Mr. Satish Nambiar, Honourable Commissioner for NRI Affairs Mr. Eduardo Faleiro, Ex-Speaker Mr. Tomazinho Cardozo, President Mr. Flynn D’Lima the managing committee members of the Goan community Oman, Distinguished Guests, My Dear Friends. It is a great pleasure to be present here in your midst at the Global Goan 09 Convention here in beautiful Muscat and I thank the GCO; in particular Dr. Mario D’Souza, for giving me an opportunity to speak on Goan Identity. I am Arwin Mesquita, a resident of the coastal village of Colva in Salcette. I have mostly lived out side Goa, but during the little time that I was in Goa, I was attracted captivated by its magical identity. I have travelled to many places around the world and realized that Goans, certainly have a treasure in Goa its identity. I also have to admit that like a lot of other Goan brought up in the Gulf, my fluency in Konkani is limited but I am committed to learning it and hope to be as fluent as any niz Goyemkar in the near future; but for the time being I do apologise for not speaking in Konkani, on Goan Identity. GOA is one of India’s most beautiful states and is a major tourist attraction; yes due to its natural beauty, beaches but most importantly because of its people its prized identity, which is a blend of east west. Goan Identity today has the best of both worlds’ i.e. Strong links from the Indian Subcontinent, coupled with a distinct western flair. The fact is that the way things are going in Goa, Goa’s Identity that we all know today, will soon be a thing of the past!! You only have to visit Goa, speak to Goans in Goa or keep abreast of the news in Goa to see for yourself. I would also like to emphasise at this point, that our world today is a very fascinating place, because of so many different cultures/identities; each of which makes our planet a very interesting place to live; and that includes our Goan Identity. Mahatma Gandhi once said “I will open the doors and windows of my house and allow the winds of different parts of the world to flow through it. But I will not be swept off my feet.” In this increasingly globalised world I believe that, we can keep Goa’s Unique Identity and still be Global (we need to think Global act Local). My Dear Goans; we have to wake up urgently to the realities and decide, what we want for Goa its identity. Goan Conventions like the one we are having today are good but I hope we appreciate the hard truth that these along with all other Goan Associations will be irrelevant; if Goa loses its essence!! In my view each one of us has 3 choices: (1) Do Nothing, give up on Goa and let its Identity be lost forever (2) Discuss all that we cannot do; which might as well mean giving up doing nothing (3) My personal favourite which is a CAN DO attitude i.e. Let us look at what we can do in a positive/civilised manner; to preserve/protect our beautiful state. My Fellow Goans, Please do not forget where you came from. Today, there are so many Goans outside of Goa. With our expertise resources, we can work together to make it happen. I believe that we can do it and find solutions, to most of the obstacles/anomalies. We have a unique opportunity to use our Globally attained skills/expertise/resources to give back to our home state and also to possibly make Goa as a World Class state with a Unique Identity; and be a true example not only to the other States in India but also to other countries of the world. Some of us here in the UAE have formed a non-profit and non-political movement called the Goan Identity Movement. The overall vision, to have Goa as a world class state, with a unique identity. We aim to organize Goans globally to work together for the betterment of Goa. For the purpose we have launched a website www.goamag.net/gim which will be constantly improvised to help the cause. Ending Let me end by stressing that we are running out of time; it’s now or never, each one of us will be responsible accountable by our future generations, for the corrective actions not taken today. If we want a Goa that is truly authentic truly unique for our children, let us act now. I believe that we can work together for a better GOA if we think we can! To quote a Great Person; Henry Ford, who was the founder of the Ford Motor Company “if you think you can do a thing or think you can't do a thing, you're right” Thank you for a patient hearing. God bless Goa, Jai Hind.
Re: [Goanet] Tiatr Academy
One man's food is another's poison! FN 2009/11/7 eric pinto ericpin...@yahoo.com: In tragicomedy we trust ! From: Frederick Noronha fredericknoro...@gmail.com To: Goa's premiere mailing list, estb. 1994! goanet@lists.goanet.org Sent: Fri, November 6, 2009 7:27:03 AM Subject: Re: [Goanet] Tiatr Academy Btw, our Goanetter Albert has acted in quite a few tiatrs himself, and (if I am not wrong) penned a few too. Albert, time to put the script down too! FN -- Frederick Noronha :: +91-832-2409490 Writing, editing, alt.publishing, photography, journalism Books from Goa: http://tiny.cc/goabooks
[Goanet] Another controversy hits Gen Rodrigues
http://www.tribuneindia.com/2009/20091106/main2.htm Another controversy hits Gen Rodrigues Saurabh Malik Tribune News Service Chandigarh, November 5 The outgoing Punjab Governor-cum-UT Administrator Gen S.F. Rodrigues (retd) is caught in yet another controversy. The Company Law Board (CLB) at New Delhi has held that a Delhi-based entrepreneur Ashok Chawla, with whom Gen Rodrigues and his son had reportedly signed a memorandum of understanding in January, 2001, has succeeded in making out a “prima facie case of collusion and connivance” for ousting him from the management of a company. Gen Rodrigues’s son Marc William Rodrigues was one of the company’s promoters/shareholders. Gen Rodrigues is said to have resigned from the chairmanship, and Marc was designated as the managing director. The ruling, by the CLB’s Principal Bench, categorically says the respondents, Crystal Island Park Private Limited and Marc William Rodrigues, “cannot hide behind the high court’s order to lend validity to all the acts which stand vitiated by fraud”. With this, it is clear that Rodrigues remains surrounded by controversies on one issue or another. During the last one year, the land deals for various projects like those for “Medicity”, “Film City”, amusement park and IT park development in the Union Territory have hit his image badly. The company, Crystal Island Park Private Limited, was incorporated in January, 1999, with Marc Rodrigues and two others as promoters/shareholders. The company’s case was that on January 22, 2001, a memorandum of understanding was “purportedly entered into between Ashok Chawla, Gen S.F. Rodrigues (Punjab Governor), Marc Rodrigues (his son) and Zuari Tigers Aqua Private Limited”, whose name was later changed to Zuari River Agrotech Private Limited (ZRAPL). Pursuant to the MOU, the petitioner was inducted into ZRAPL. Available information suggests prior to the acquisition of the entire shareholding of the company by M/s Grandeur, the company’s shareholding was jointly held by Marc and Chawla. The company, Marc and the petitioner then agreed to merge Zuari with the company to expand its business. It is believed Zuari was set up by Gen Rodrigues and his son in Goa. When the company failed, Chawla was invited to join for its revival. But was later thrown out. Indications are that Chawla has also submitted an application before Superintendent of Police, Economic Offences Cell, Panaji, Goa, alleging forgery, cheating and fraud. Chawla’s counsel contended in terms of the MOU that he and Marc were to hold 50 per cent each equity shares of ZTAPL. It was also decided the petitioner would be co-opted as a director and chairman, while Marc would be designated as the managing director. The objectives of the alliance were specified and related to “opportunities such as benolim hatcheries, amusement theme parks, water sports….” Chawla further contended Marc “fraudulently diluted his stake to about 13 per cent”, though he was to hold 50 per cent. It was argued the traces of nefarious activities carried out by Marc “left behind deep imprints of fraud, cheating, deception, fabrication, forging and fudging of records and account”. After going through the rival contentions, the Principal Bench asserted: “It is a case of forfeiture/change of shareholding of the petitioner, who has also been denied access to all the documents/books of the respondent company on the amalgamation in 2006. “It is admitted case of the respondents that prior to the acquisition of the entire shareholding of the respondent company by M/s. Grandeur, the company’s shareholding was jointly held by Marc and the petitioner….” CLB member Vimla Yadav added: “I have noted that the pages have been changed; and while changing the pages the pages inserted are not of the same type. “Alleged corrections without putting initials by putting whitener are logically seem to have been done subsequently to the petitioner’s signing of such minutes, no prudent person would sign to damage his own rights and claims…. The minutes of the meeting book has been allegedly fabricated to start with continuous numbers of the first register, but later pages show different sequence of numbers…. “No credence can be given to the story that the petitioner first signed the share transfer forms and the consideration was paid subsequently”. Before parting with the order, CLB member Vimla Yadav asserted: “I find that the petitioner has succeeded in making out a prima facie case of collusion and connivance between the company and Marc in ousting him from the shareholding and management of the company. Fraud vitiates all acts, including the orders obtained from any court, even the high court…. “The high court of Bombay at Goa’s order on the amalgamation of the companies by misleading this court cannot revalidate the acts done in a fraudulent manner….”
[Goanet] Convention in Oman
Dear All, I attended the GGC Convention in Oman and i must say with great pride and confidence , it was WOW WOW WOW WOW , amazing, mindblowing, awesome , no more words to express, well co-ordinated team work in true Goan spirit and with positive agenda in mind thereby seriously focussing on the theme of GGC , it was just not wine and dine but lots of interesting, constructive , burning topics , exchange of ideas, and great respectufl vibrant speakers to begin with NRI Commissioner Bab Eduardo Faleiro a source of inspiration in many many endless ways, Mr. Ulhas Kamat, Bab Tomazinho Cardozo, Mr. N. Shivdas, Dr. Oscar Rebello Dr.Santosh D. Lad, Mr. Nitin Kuncolienkar, Mr.Prajal Sakhardande, Mr. Rajendra Kerkar, Mr. Arwin Mesquita, Mr. Agnelo Fernandes were other prominent speakers A great privilege to be associated with a very dynamic , full of support , cooperation in every way by the Ambassador of India to Oman H.E Mr. Anil Wadhwa, he is a gem of a person and i think every Indian Ambassador wherever he is based in any overseas country should be like H.E Mr. Anil Wadhwa, you meet such gentlemen very very rarely in the world, unfortunately i never got a chance to interact with him but his actions speak louder than words and that is what makes a difference in life. The Goan hospitality rendered to me by Mr. Celso Fernandes was amazing , no words to express he went out of his way to make me feel very comfortable and that is what Goans are known for he is such a wonderful person , Mr. Flynn De Lima is another gentlemen full of dedication and committment towards this Convention and hence his success ,Mr. Baltazar, Mr. Allan ,and Mr. Anthony Lourence were some of the inspiring Goenkars where one could witness their love and hard work in making this convention a succes which was indeed a major success story. Convention Rapporteurs like Mrs. Maria Henriques, Mrs. Mathilda Mascarenhas, Mrs. Dorothy D'souza and Mrs. Maggie Povo played an important role too what a Goan spirit , i have really not seen it before . I would like all the Goan's overseas who are planning to organise such conventions in the near future to take advise from the organizing committee of Oman who have done such a splendid job , right from the day one , till the closure ,everything was well co-ordinated and the ambience was very exuberant , food, music , cultural programme, very very hilarious jokes by Mr. Ulhas Kamat and Dr. Oscar could keep the rythm alive and in short everything was a package .The Convention Emcee Jocelle Fernandes was just superb handled the show very well , some young goan boy and the girl who were the Emcee for the next day gave a superby shot too, and also the two young announcer's for the Dinner and Dance show . You must see the educative slide show/presentation on Pre-post Liberation period of Goa deliverd by Mr. Prajal Sakhardande he is is a genius and undertook great pains to get this constructive and fruitful information which i am sure many Goenkars are not aware of it. I enjoyed it to the fullest and had a wonderful time in Oman a beautiful place with great Goan minds thinkers who can and i am sure will soon do something good for Goa , one could witness the curiosity and the eagerness to do a lot for Goa. The Konkani songs by our great Goan singer Manuxin whom I have known for years , has maintained his melodious voice which takes one back to Amchem Bhangarachem Goa. My only request to all the Goan's, if we want to save our mother land Goa who has fed us with her milk and today we are successful due to her sacrifice , let's make a positive difference within ourselves first then the rest will follow in place , let's get united and stand in once voice just like other communities who have come to Goa and are exceptionally successfull, and remove the word from our head impossible and move ahead with sacrifices and sing the song of YES IT IS POSSIBLE and LET'S MAKE A CHANGE When the time was to leave , i felt sad but with a vision in mind to do something for our motherland and children of Goa. The Indian Embassy in Oman is a well respected , reputable five star structure and that's why it would be an honour or rather a great honour to be associated with Indian Ambassadors like H.E Mr. Anil Wadhwa, you must get in touch with him . God bless and let's work for Goa and Goans.In portuguese they say A LUTA CONTINUA the struggles continues never give up. Vivek Araujo
[Goanet] Has Medical Profession has chaged to good in last 100 years?
SHRIKANT BARVE shri8131 at yahoo.com : Modern medical profession was in alliance with modern pharmaceutical industry and as such was becoming a 'profit-driven' profession. Mahatma Gandhi in his book Hind Swaraj published in Comment: 1: Gandhi was not a medical professional. Accordingly his view on this profession cannot NOT be accepted as an expert view. 2: What was modern medicine' in 1908 could be classified as ancient medicine or even quackery in 2009. Such have been the advances of modern medicine even in the past 5 years. 3: Did Gandhi write about his own profession i.e. Law? 4: I can reasonably assume that No Young Person in India is practising Gandhi's prescribed method of sex i.e. Don't Do It. jc From Hind Swaraj of M. Gandhi http://tinyurl.com/y9rtk5p http://books.google.co.in/books?id=oc47gUOPZfcCpg=PR29dq=hind+swaraj+1908ei=hMjzSv7TI42szgSz69CZBgclient=firefox-a#v=snippetq=lawyer%20f=false 110. In 1938, addressing the Bar Association in Peshawar, M. Gandhi reminded his audience about his `peculier views' about lawyers and doctors which he had recorded in HS. A true lwyer, he told them, was one who placed truth and service in the first place and the emoluments of the profession in the next place only. Lawyer's profession is a profession which cannot but result in the encouragement of quarrels.' I realized that the true function of a lawyer was to unite parties riven asunder. The lesson was so indelibly burnt into me that a large part of my time during the twenty years of my practice as a lawyer was occupies in bringing about private compromises of hundreds of cases. I lost nothing thereby – not even money, certainly not my soul. --- 111. The introduction of the modern notion of rights-based modern law exacerbated Hindu-Muslim relations. 112. Gandhi's most severe criticism of the modern legal system is that it had become handmade of colonial rule. = It is worth considering why we take up the profession of medicine. It is certainly not taken up for the purpose of serving humanity. We become doctors so that we may obtain honours and riches. Modern medicine is driven by profit motive plainly accept it. Why say 'practice then may be quackery now'. === M. Gandhi was his own soul driven being.. He was not advising what people want. He was just advising what he feels 'heetache : best to all, now and in future' at that point of time. We do it because people want it, Lokanchi kama karapi leader amaka jai we are electing these type of people. Shrikant Vinayak Barve Convener: We Love Ayurved 9403175973 The INTERNET now has a personality. YOURS! See your Yahoo! Homepage. http://in.yahoo.com/
[Goanet] Oman has achieved remarkable progress: Eduardo Faleiro
Oman has achieved remarkable progress: Eduardo Faleiro Convention lauds contribution of Goans around the globe By Kaushalendra S Singh MUSCAT - Eduardo Faleiro, former Indian external affairs minister and, Commissioner for NRI Affairs, Government of Goa, hailed Oman's progress as 'remarkable' in a short span. In the last 15 years the country has made extensive progress in all walks of life and the progress is noticeable everywhere. Now I see better infrastructure, wide roads and more greenery in the country. Eduardo Faleiro is in Muscat to attend two-day Fourth Global Goan Convention that opened at the Indian Embassy on Thursday. The Government of Goa has been holding global Goan conventions since 2006. The first one was held in Goa, followed by one in Portugal (2007) and Canada (2008). Last time I came to Muscat about 15 years ago in the capacity of Indian minister for chemicals and fertilisers when talks for setting up of Indo-Oman joint venture fertiliser company, OMIFCO (Oman India Fertiliser Company) was going on. I came to know that the company is doing well. India and Oman are having very good bilateral and trade ties and we see it growing and strengthening day by day, said Eduardo. Commenting on Indo-Oman relations Eduardo said: Oman has always been very important to India. In many areas we are partners in progress and this is obvious by the presence of large number of Indian expatriates in the country. I feel proud when I hear from Omanis that Indians are honest and hardworking. Both the countries are focused on development and the results of their efforts are obvious in front of everyone. When asked about the redressal of various problems faced by NRIs, Eduardo said, We raise the problems faced by the NRIs at the right forum and many of them have been resolved due to the fact that now we have a Ministry of Overseas Affairs to address such issues. Many more have come to our notice and I as Commissioner for NRI Affairs, Government of Goa try to resolve the issues faced by NRGs (non-resident Goans) as early as possible. Earlier, during the inaugural session, Dr Mario de Souza, Founder General-Secretary of the Goan Community of Oman, introduced the theme of the convention. He spoke on the contribution that Goans have made to Gulf and to Goa and highlighted some of the areas of concern to Gulf Goans both in the Gulf and in Goa. He thanked the Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs, the Commissioner for NRI Affairs and the Indian missions in the Gulf for having taken note of and resolving many of the problems afflicting the Goan expatriate community in the Gulf. Simon D'Silva, the president of the Qatar Goan Welfare Society termed the convention as a celebration of liberation and said: We dare not to forget today that we are the heirs of that liberation. A new generation, disciplined by hard work, proud of ancient heritage and committed today at home and around the world. He highlighted Goan's strength of human resources and said that government should formulate a policy to tap the talent. Dr Satish Nambiar, President of Indian Social Club, Muscat appreciated the efforts of Goan community by bringing them to Oman for this convention. Angelo Fernandes, Member of the Legislative Assembly of Goa and Chairman of Economic Development Corporation, also addressed the gathering and promised to provide all assistance to the Goan expatriates. Anil Wadhwa, Indian Ambassador to Sultanate, while informing the gathering about various responsibilities taken by the embassy, said the Goan community in Oman is one of the least problematic and diligent in their work. http://www.omanobserver.com/
[Goanet] Herald Local news
P’yat finds no illegality in mega project, says Benaulim sarpanch HERALD REPORTER P’yat finds no illegality in mega project, says Benaulim sarpanch HERALD REPORTER MARGAO, NOV 7 Benaulim Sarpanch Carmelina Fernandes has said the Panchayat body is bound to issue license/occupancy based on the TCP’s revised plan and occupancy certificate as the Panchayat did not find any illegality during inspection of the mega housing site. Referring to the demand made by the people on the footpath access, the Sarpanch said the Panchayat body had conducted a site inspection and in the report dated May 4, 2006, it is clearly mentioned that the complainants demanded that the builder should leave one meter access towards the southern side of the property. “However, out of goodwill, as the access is not even shown on the survey plan and without any hesitation, the builder gave an access of 1.2 meters and the issue was amicably settled on May 4, 2006”, she said, adding “There is no question of claiming 1.5 meters access when the demand was made for one meter, but the access was kept 1.2 meters since May 4, 2006 till date”. On the allegations lodged by the residents, the Sarpanch said it is not correct that the Panchayat has always been favouring the builder as the panchayat body had earlier issued stop work order dated June 6, 2008, but the same was challenged in the court. On the garbage issue, she said that it was found on inspection that the builder has put a STP plant as per TCP approved and showed the working of the same in the presence of six members. Further, she said that four soak pits and septic tanks were found and inside the project as approved by the Town and Country Planning Act. http://oheraldo.in/pagedetails.asp?nid=29622cid=26 Tension at Cotigao as law, tradition clash HERALD CORRESPONDENT Tension at Cotigao as law, tradition clash HERALD CORRESPONDENT CANACONA, NOV 7 In a direct conflict between law and tradition, a major showdown was reportedly averted in Cotigao late Wednesday night over the hunting of wild boars. According to sources, traditional practices by certain communities demand that residents taking part in a hunting spree, known as ‘Bonvdi’ (a group of people on a hunting mission) kill a wild boar to please the gods on certain occasions during the year. This week, the event was held on Wednesday night, where most of the men folk, comprising groups from different locations, venture into the forest to hunt a wild boar. http://oheraldo.in/pagedetails.asp?nid=29625cid=26 Construction raises stink in Curca HERALD REPORTER PANJIM, NOV 7 While residents of Dabolim raised an alarm bell over the blatant hill cuttings in their area on Friday, the Village Panchayat of Curca, Bambolim and Talaulim has shot letters to the Town and Country Planning, Forest Department, Deputy Collector and police complaining of hill cutting and felling of trees in Survey No 23/1 of Curca village. http://oheraldo.in/pagedetails.asp?nid=29630cid=26 Voice of Villagers oppose additional land for Verna industrial estate HERALD REPORTER MARGAO, NOV 7 Villagers of Nagoa, Verna, Loutolim, Cortalim and Quelossim under the banner of Voice of Villagers have come out strongly against the government’s plan to acquire huge chunk of additional land for the expansion of the Verna Industrial Estate in and around Nagoa, Verna and Loutolim. They threatened to knock the doors of the Judiciary if the government fails to address the genuine grievances having long term ramifications for these villages. http://oheraldo.in/pagedetails.asp?nid=29627cid=26 Permit or no permit, Canacona coast bustling with tourism activities HERALD CORRESPONDENT CANACONA, NOV 7 Permits or no permit, Canacona Municipal Council’s (CMC) coast is bustling with tourism activities since last fortnight at the famed Palolem beach. http://oheraldo.in/pagedetails.asp?nid=29617cid=26
[Goanet] Goanetters in Barcelona, Spain?
Are there any goanetters residing in Barcelona, Spain? Please connect with me privately. Thank-you in anticipation. Regards, GL
[Goanet] Goanet Reader -- Memento Mori: Simplifying life, losing hair (Venita Coelho)
The Accidental Activist --- Venita Coelho -- Memento Mori: Simplifying life, losing hair A few weeks ago I decided that I wanted to simplify my life. So I went ahead and did what I'd been wanting to do for many years. I shaved my head. This did not come easy to someone who'd had hair down to her knees for more than half her life. But I never realised to what extent hair defined gender, personality and nationality until I took the extreme step of knocking it all off. The gender confusion is a bit forgiveable. People look at my head, then drop a surreptitious look at my chest to check exactly what I am. Men shove me out of the way in crowded places then do a double take and say 'Oh sorry!' It is only when you lose it that you realise how much courtesy is actually extended to women on the roads and public spaces of Goa. Of all the states that I have lived in across India, Goa is the one state where as a woman you don't have to continuously battle the male gaze or wonder whether that dress is going to raise eyebrows. Generations of hippies in mostly nothing have immured our locals. The nationality confusion was a bit of a shock. Suddenly I had little old men snarling at me as they over took. I lip-read in astonishment as drivers flung foul words my way. I wondered why until I realized I was being mistaken for a foreigner, one of the breed that has now bought cars and dashes around on Goan roads. Obviously Goans do not take kindly to Bhaille driving vehicles. The nationality confusion persisted on the beach. I was quoted foreigner prices for everything and for the first time I realised to what extent foreigners are actually ripped off on Goan soil. I would reply in fluent Hindi and watch the gob smacked reaction. The personality confusion is the most profound. I continue to be the person I was before the haircut. But hair is such a signifier of personality that my lack of it has thrown an entire system of relating out of gear. Whenever I am introduced to someone new they are not quite sure how to relate. Does that hair indicate hippie chick? Ashramite? Whacko? Weirdo? Latest Bombay style? Er --- chemotherapy? What?! It is astonishing the amount of paraphenelia I no longer need -- pins, clips, rubber bands, hair bands, scarfs. Grooming is now down to a one minute head wash. No more decisions on what to wear. With a radical hairstyle like that, how does it matter what on earth you wear when you go out? Make up is out. So are jewellery and earrings. In many ways my life has been pared down to basics. I suddenly realised that in that one simple act I have turned my back on a lifetime of buying into an idea of what women's beauty is about. The sense of freedom is astonishing. With no ready made indicators people are forced to respond to you in new ways. My head has been a conversation starter, breaker, confession inducer, novelty, and envy object. Dozens of women have confessed that they wish they had the guts to do what I have done. But losing your hair in India is a big decision. Women in India just don't do it, because hair here signifies so much and is such a yardstick of feminity. Why did I really do it? I have a crazy year poised ahead of me. I have two books being published. One big commercial Hindi film that I have written is slated for release. Another off beat film of mine is being planned to open the Toronto film festival. Life is hectic enough with four dogs, two cats and a two year old. Before I plunge into the whirl of the year to come I wanted to take a deep breath. Whenever Roman emperors rode in triumph down the Appian way, a slave stood behind them, holding the laurel wreath of the victor over their heads. But his job was also to whisper continuously in the ear 'Memento Mori' -- remember thou art mortal. My encounters with yoga have convinced me that there is a destination that lies outside of the circumference of the ordinary life experience. But it is so easy to get completely swallowed by the minutae of every day life. However exciting the journey, however engrossing, every time I look in the mirror I want to remember that the journey is not the final destination. This hairstyle is my memento Mori. Contact the writer: venitacoe...@gmail.com Source: Herald
[Goanet] Shame on Saligao's parish priest
Shame on the charlatan who serves as the parish priest of Saligao. Rajan P. Parrikar --- As I said before, they all come from Saligao. Same with sagoumcars in UK, they are stuck in their Kenya/ Nairobi garb. Caj.
[Goanet] Global Goan Convention Report in Daiji World
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Re: [Goanet] Shame on Saligao's parish priest
Dear Rajan, Years ago, in my quest to get to understand pre-Portuguese Goa better, I had embarked on a round of Hindu temples relocated to Ponda from Salcete, post 1543. I was at Mangueshi, where the idol of Salcete's most powerful had been relocated from Verna, Salcete's most important village after Margao. Even from outside the temple steps, I was told photography was not allowed. All I was trying to photograph was a public display board about the temple's history. I met a situation close to yours at Saligao. I turned around, putting my humble Yashica 35 SLR in my bag while at the same time invoking the deity's blessings on my little effort. Some years before, at Zambaulim (remember I am a descendant of a corrupted ganvkar of Margao) I had a similar experience. That a Catholic parish priest should do this, as you say, is indeed shameful. Only brings to mind Madhav Gadkari, when editor of Gomantak. When he stirred the debate on temple Mahajans and privileged rights to rituals, I was young ... and tended to believe him. Regards, v - Original Message - From: Rajan P. Parrikar parri...@yahoo.com To: goa...@goanet.org Sent: Saturday, November 07, 2009 7:42 PM Subject: [Goanet] Shame on Saligao's parish priest To Goanet - I had a nasty verbal altercation this evening with, as it turned out, the parish priest of the Mae de Deus church in Saligao. Background: I was at the Mae de Deus church at daybreak a couple of days back and again during the twilight hours yesterday, for what turned out to be fulfilling sessions of photography. I have several captures of the church taken in the years past (see, for example, http://www.parrikar.com/#/Goa/Religion/2). Armed with the newly released Canon Tilt-Shift 17mm lens, ideal for architectural photography due to its Shift capability, I was eager to re-do some of Goa's special sights. During my shoot yesterday, I inadvertently set the camera ISO to 800 (which is not that big an issue with my dSLR body given its superb high-ISO performance). But I wanted to reprise the scene with ISO 100, which is why I was again in Saligao this evening. Earlier at daybreak this morning, I had scored an atmospheric shot of the Panjim church. Since I got there early enough, I sauntered to the front door and watched the evening mass for a while. While fiddling with my tripod there, I discovered to my dismay that it had jammed, and so knew right away that my photo session was shot (pardon the pun). As I made my way back, this small fellow intercepted me and said rather brusquely, You can't take photographs here. I asked him the reason. He said the committee has decided not to allow photos within the compound. I immediately switched to Konkani and pointed out that tens of tourists stop by inside the compound every evening with their cameras. He was unmoved. I said I had been documenting the major churches and temples in Goa and that this new lens was especially suited to photography of this church, that if he could let all these tourists wield their cameras, I see no reason why he cannot let me, a Goan, do it as well. As I pressed him on this, he whipped out a new one - he said I will have to make an application. He had a companion with him and I had my driver Babu around. I said I will do all the necessary paperwork but that I had to take my shots since the light was fast fading and I wanted to capture the cobalt blue of the sky which lasts perhaps 3-4 mins just before the onset of darkness. I knew I could not do any photography since I was saddled with an impaired tripod but the xapoter in me had been aroused in accordance with Parrikar's Rule #2, which is: If someone tells you that you cannot do something, it is your bounden duty to do exactly that something and then wave it in the guy's face. (Parrikar's Rule #1 had already been satisfied - Open your mouth and let the xapotam flow, but only AFTER you have taken the shot you want.) Mind you, at this stage in my xapotam innings, I still had no idea who this tiny oaf was. I asked again why he was not consistent in enforcing the rules. To that he pulled out yet another rabbit - he said small cameras are allowed but that a professional photographer with my kind of equipment is not allowed until I had prior permission and had paid the stipulated fees. He claimed that I would make money by photographing the church. The tiresome clown was impervious to all reason and good sense, and he was making up rules as he went along. After this, I kicked it up a notch and said I was going to shoot anyway, and dared him to stop me if he could. He shot back with, I will file a suit. Take it to to the Supreme Court right away, said moi, and that I will pay for the court fee paper. Our decibel level was now high enough that it had drawn a small audience. At this point one fellow softly asked me to calm down and that the dude I was speaking to was the
Re: [Goanet] Shame on Saligao's parish priest
Shame? Why? Before one rushes to a conclusion, it might be good to check what the facts really are. Just some perspectives below In fairness, I must say I've never had this problem before. Neither at Saligao any other church, nor temple. At the Safa Masjid in Ponda recently, I was treated with utmost hospitality rather recently. My own favourite view from the Saligao church is here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/fn-goa/4084134574/ As you could see, it's taken from within the church complex itself... but if anyone had to stop me from doing it, I probably wouldn't have insisted. In the earlier note on Goanet, it was argued that the photo was being taken from outside the church. Knowing the geography of the Saligao church (a village I live in), I presume Rajan wanted to photograph the church from *within* church property! I doubt anyone would stop a photograph being taken from a public road or some other public space. Of course, one has to respect the rules of the place. For instance, Bom Jesus at Old Goa has a rule which says no photographing devotees while they are at prayer (though indoor photography is allowed too) and tourists are not allowed into the shrine at the time when masses are underway, if I'm not wrong. Fair enough. This is primarily a religious space, and not a fashion parade. From Rajan's description of what happened, I got the impression that the priest (or whoever it was) might have also been intimidated by the equipment Rajan carried, including the stands he mentioned. There could be reason for concern over this. People do tend to get suspicious of all kinds of complex equipment. Some movies too have been shot in churches, only to depict all kinds of negative stereotypes about the place and the community. If not mistaken, there was an issue about what had been shot at the Assagao church some time in the recent past. In all the Archaeological Survey of India-maintained churches at Old Goa, there is a restriction, on photography done with a stand within the church. One has to seek permission and pay an official fee (something like Rs 5000), that too via New Delhi, before getting permission to shoot with a stand indoors there. There are also restrictions on photography within the ASI museum in Old Goa (which is a pity, since non-flash photograph should not have any impact on the exhibits, I guess). Technically speaking, the exteriors of some buildings might require a property-release to be photographed in some parts of the globe. That nobody insists is perhaps a courtesy on their part, maybe not a right for the photographer. There have been people who objected to my clicking their photo, and I agree they have a right to their privacy if they don't wish to be photographed. After all, it's a game which two parties have to agree to play. FN -- Frederick Noronha :: +91-832-2409490 Writing, editing, alt.publishing, photography, journalism
[Goanet] CHIEF MINISTER DIGAMBAR KAMAT HAS RIGHTLY ADVISED NOT TO SELL THEIR LAND TO OUTSIDERS
Goenkara Utt, The outsiders are not to be blamed at all, Amchea Goenkar need to be wise , God has blessed all of us with wisdom , use it wisely when making such decision , nowadays the so called outsiders don't come directly for such purchases , we have Goenkar Brokers who instead of saving their motherland and advising Goenkars not to sell, fall in the same pan, but i don't blame them either, survival of the fittest . No outsider comes with a gun and holds it on the head of Goenkars to sell them the land , it's all a matter of choice by Goans and that choice matters a lot which is very very crucial as the deciding factor. My last request, Goa administration needs a total overhaul , be it in the Judiciary, Executive , legislative or any other Govt. of Goa departments, some senior officers have stayed in their position for to long be it Goenkar or outsider and this has helped them to study the system and play around with it for their own benefit and selfish interest. Be it Land Registry , Police, Immigration, GPSC, Ministries, Courts, etc the Chief Minister should upgrade the entire system ,like overhauling the old enginee with a brand new one , new blood , fresh ideas and a commitment to do something for Goa Last request , Politicians should not interfere with the work of Technocrats , Politicians should mind and and undertake to do those things they promised to the voters, while Technocrats who are good in their respective fields should be left independetly to handle the projects Good for Goa and Goans and then see the positive difference , this is my personal experience in day today activities. Vivek Keep up with people you care about with Yahoo! India Mail. Learn how. http://in.overview.mail.yahoo.com/connectmore
[Goanet] Shame on Saligao's Parish priest
Dear JoaGoaUK, Every comment made to you directly or otherwise makes sense. Part of India ran away and people are trying to figure out what happened. How is it that many Goans are able to make a living etc. They do not know what you may be going through, since we have not reached that level of expression. No one talks. As my dad would say Asloloi roddta nasloloi roddta. You mentioned expectations and that too is true. Expectations are sprouting in every strata of society. Expectation that people must connect, buy Goan stuff from enterprising Goans, hand over contacts (if any), share, share, share --- is huge. All executed within banality, gossip, churlisnes, etc. So all have go onto the program. I was told recently that if I would not to ask this person (my relative) that he would not even contemplate that I could do with any help, and that he never helps anyone unless asked -- likely untrue. In my case it is as my friend in Istanbul put is, a lack of submissiveness, and I noticed it in ample measure recently. On the other hand I have usually been left alone. On the bus back from Goa,a nd seats being mixed up by this guy who was huge and my saying, Matxo shanti ghe atan was a fighting call which he decided against pursing. Furthermore, are people really connect in terms of helping the other find something, direct towards something they is being seeked. But people will travel miles to sell you perad or parra. A couple of people I spoke to recently in India, were flat out comfortable with the mannerisms, attitudes and behavior patterns of the boorish among them. They used their own logic to support those who them admired. Its gets quite tautological I dare say. venantius j pinto Message: 2 Date: Sat, 7 Nov 2009 09:59:55 + (GMT) From: JoeGoaUk joego...@yahoo.co.uk To: goa...@goanet.org - Hide quoted text - [Goanet] Shame on Saligao's Parish priest ? Well, in most cases it is like? ?Zor Roddtta Pejek? (What?s there for me?) ? It seems, every one is now self conscious from Priests to Market vendors to field workers etc ? About two years, I was at Mapusa market taking photographs of salt fish (not persons). A Goan lady suddenly started grumbling loudly saying ?Amche kustar tumi poixe kortat? (you make money at our cost). She was saying as if she was talking to herself. I was not even photographing her veg. products ? At Velsao Pale fields, once we stopped to capture a field transplanting? activities. A woman saying loudly ?Amkaim kitem diyat? (Give/pay us something too). ? At Canacona, NH17, we stopped to capture the local fruits/vegetable sold at the road side. They said ?now that you taken photo buy something from us now? ? At Santana church, we were taking pic from outside, a man came running only to ask ?Did you take permission from the parish priest? ? We asked ?do we need permission to take pic from out the church too?? He replied yes. We went home. ? At Velsao church/Feast, I was capturing from one corner without any camera flash or any interruption/obstruction to any ? The priest came to me and asked ?What you doing? where you come from?? I replied, ?I Goemcho Pe. Vigar, Agxi son eilam? ?(I am Goan from Agassaim) ?Don?t you know you have to take prior permission?? Sorry father, I did not know that. Next day, I sent my asst. and he? captured with no problems. ? At cortalim, up on the hill by the Railway tracks, once I went to capture Zuari bridge view from the top. A man came and said, photography not allowed here. I said I am only taking ?Zuari Bridge, he said that is not allowed either (from here) I was only standing in the public place??(not Pvt) next to this beautiful statue of Our Lady (see pic). I said to myself, something dodgy going on here and hence they don?t allow photography. (something was coming up there and work was going on Hill cutting etc) ? Just few month ago,? during monsoon, we were seated in the Kala Academy Canteen. Raining heavily, I thought of capturing the pipe water flow from the top.. suddenly the security guy came to stop us saying ?No Photography allowed any where in the KA premises? We asked ?Where it is written so?? He had no answer. ?We are doing what we been told.? ? So, some of you will know now what it takes to photograph especially when you are not a photo journalist. ? 2006 Cortalim http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk/1773202514/sizes/l/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk/166996936/ ? At Santana Church 2009 http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukchurches/3756019479/sizes/l/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukchurches/3756020597/sizes/l/ Velsao Church? 2009 http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukchurches/3816802139/sizes/l/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukchurches/3820696852/sizes/l/ Kala Academy http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk17/3312188332/sizes/l/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk4/303496613/sizes/l/
Re: [Goanet] Goanet Digest, Vol 4, Issue 1174
Good point jc. Perhaps the circle is complete. The misfits are on the inside being harangued from the over lords -- on the outside. While all this is happening pulpits are being sold. If any one knows of a Padre Vigar into selling your church pulpit, and if do not plan on fighting it, buying it, or beating him with a thurible or a thimble (gives new meaning to mite), please buy it for me, and email me. The same with other objects of religious crowd control. venantius.j pinto Message: 13 Date: Fri, 6 Nov 2009 23:36:58 -0500 From: J. Colaco cola...@gmail.com Must say that India is full of You Cannot Do This and You Cannot Do That. Why? Who knows? After all, Mi Sakcar. Hanv mhanta tashem Zalach Pahije. jc
[Goanet] JoyBoy...A blind date with you...
Dear Joe-bab... I will be in Goa from Nov 17 to ca Dec 13... Could I request a date with you, at your convenience, during this period? Your condition: Either I come blindfold...or, you wrap your mug with a kashti... a la Michael...fho else...Jackson... Couls spend a nice while at some new place of your recomendation or, an old oneof mine. With your ESTEEMED family in tow... Hasta lá vista, vistando ou nao... Alfred... Tel nr in Loutulim, Goa: 2777 229, my sister, Liby's... BTW...my niece is married in Agassaim: CoCoLoco/Fermin Gardens: Mayloo/Carlos Gonsalves. A grand cook! Date: Sat, 7 Nov 2009 07:12:02 + From: joego...@yahoo.co.uk To: goa...@goanet.org CC: goan-...@yahoogroups.co.in Subject: [Goanet] Video Clips Tiatr 'KAXAO' (with 3 totally blind actors) Video Clips Tiatr 'KAXAO' (with 3 totally blind actors) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IoDMBqE7zdo In these clips.. - The playwright Vincent (totally Blind) playing main role - Two more totally blind singers - Com. Marcus dressed as a lady out to cheat guys He would ask Rs.500 from each one but when the guys ask favours in exchange, Marcus would scare them saying ‘I got AIDS’ But Marcus is in trouble… not so lucky third time This time he finds the guy who actually has AIDS and has no problem spending time with her/Marcus.. Check it out here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IoDMBqE7zdo 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 The INTERNET now has a personality. YOURS! See your Yahoo! Homepage. http://in.yahoo.com/ _ Windows Live: Keep your friends up to date with what you do online. http://www.microsoft.com/middleeast/windows/windowslive/see-it-in-action/social-network-basics.aspx?ocid=PID23461::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL:en-xm:SI_SB_1:092010
[Goanet] Tiatr academy
Message: 3 Date: Fri, 6 Nov 2009 17:57:03 +0530 From: Frederick Noronha fredericknoro...@gmail.com To: Goa's premiere mailing list, estb. 1994! goanet@lists.goanet.org Subject: Re: [Goanet] Tiatr Academy Message-ID: 11a806d20911060427h4a2e5fa6v56d44b708c865...@mail.gmail.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 Btw, our Goanetter Albert has acted in quite a few tiatrs himself, and (if I am not wrong) penned a few too. Albert, time to put the script down too! FN -- Frederick Noronha :: +91-832-2409490 Writing, editing, alt.publishing, photography, journal Albert writes:- Yes Frederick Noronha I have acted on professional stage. I started with my first play Don roste on Lourdes Convent stage with all saligao artist People like Betty Alvares and Anthony Paes (father of Rita Rose) were in my tiatr.Then came pissurdlelem ful. at the saligao church produced by Fr.Simplicio Fernandes. I staged my first tiatr Somzikai in 1984 for the first time for Kala Academy competition and won the second prize.First prize for script and directio, Caesar de Mello put me in the second place. He was too good and seasonal writer. Then came Nirmon on local stage, followed by repeat show in Tirakol and Agacaim. Junior Nelson was the hero at Agacaim Show. Most of my shows were with Jessie Dias. At Agacaim I had Vilma acting along with Jessie and at Siolim it was jessie and betty Alvarew I have acted in most of Fr.freddy Da costa 's show in Goa and Bombay and also acted for Mike Mehta's shows. _ New Windows 7: Find the right PC for you. Learn more. http://windows.microsoft.com/shop
[Goanet] Goa news for November 8, 2009
Goa News from Google News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** Goa government monitoring Sanatan Sanstha activities - SamayLive ing Hindu organisation ... http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=Rsa=Turl=http://www.samaylive.com/news/goa-government-monitoring-sanatan-sanstha-activities/665096.htmlusg=AFQjCNFe9L0nJP_QZBGz_MIB5le1ll2Kgg *** Journalist tipped off Goa police about NRI fugitive - Sify ff from a journalist that helped police in Goa arrest Ajay Kaushal, the NRI from Britain who was fleeing a 15-year sentence for assault and ... http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=Rsa=Turl=http://sify.com/news/Journalist-tipped-off-Goa-police-about-NRI-fugitive-news-jk2l4dh.htmlusg=AFQjCNHVZ3oUMDUA6MDPu55TkxJtZAe7Ng *** Sesa Goa Gets Probe Notice from Fraud Investigation Agency - Wall Street Journal Sesa Goa Ltd., a unit of Vedanta Resources Plc, said Thursday it has received a notice from India's federal fraud ... http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=Rsa=Turl=http://online.wsj.com/article/SB125679572352815329.html?mod=googlenews_wsjusg=AFQjCNFbpXVA6k49jmVe_rcFUqefJ4rBdg *** Viva Kerala beat Sporting Club Goa 4-2 - Indopia ndia/news/1064/i-league/2009/10/28/1589109/i-league-preview-viva-kerala-sporting-clube-de-goausg=AFQjCNGQhnhk6LcnTJDVFdQvI5AWfUNNNwI-League Preview: Viva Kerala - Sporting Clube de Goa http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=Rsa=Turl=http://www.indopia.in/India-usa-uk-news/latest-news/692649/Sports/5/20/5usg=AFQjCNG81uaBi--SBdsaKwT-QaAb7ltkNw *** Sesa Goa slips six pc on BSE - Press Trust of India gDmsnIPC5vwMetal counters lose shine on LME volatility http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=Rsa=Turl=http://www.ptinews.com/news/352612_Sesa-Goa-slips-six-pc-on-BSEusg=AFQjCNEQCPZqraku7k74l9d51zXo-Gx7yw *** Ranbir Kapoor rushes to Goa for Katrina's rescue - bollywoodhungama 14:19 IST It's so hard to capture the very essence of what makes Goa irresistible, we all know the ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=Rsa=Turl=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/features/2009/10/29/5619/usg=AFQjCNFPqjMiP8gTb3AWkbJ5yAGseX5AsQ *** Goan film to compete at IFFI too - Herald Publications inning movie, which created ripples at the recent Toronto Film Festival, is likely to compete with the ... http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=Rsa=Turl=http://oheraldo.in/pagedetails.asp?nid=29259cid=2usg=AFQjCNGk_WKH0lpfzCFnGguzslNJrqnJzw *** Civilian War Memorial to come up in Goa soon - Press Trust of India ess Trust of IndiaPanaji, Oct 29 (PTI) Nearly five decades after they laid down their lives for liberation of Goa from the Portuguese rule, a Civilian War Memorial would be ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=Rsa=Turl=http://www.ptinews.com/news/352708_Civilian-War-Memorial-to-come-up-in-Goa-soonusg=AFQjCNFSMfdAnM_BRliHAmfm-iU9gsqRfQ *** Indian Iron-Ore Exporter Is Target of Fraud Inquiry - New York Times re exporter, said Thursday that it was under investigation by the ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=Rsa=Turl=http://www.nytimes.com/2009/10/30/business/global/30fraud.htmlusg=AFQjCNG54Pq91gFkG5n-oIoWIEZD_wH6Ew *** Miner Sesa Goa Gets Probe Notice - Wall Street Journal nvestigation agency has notified the iron-ore miner about a probe into ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=Rsa=Turl=http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704317704574503152018151862.html?mod=googlenews_wsjusg=AFQjCNH1b_FDHkFWrnRBNldx2Mm-wf4EjQ Compiled by Goanet News Service http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php
[Goanet] Fw: Dinesh DSouza : Heaven Can Wait.
- Forwarded Message A new book by Dinesh D'Souza (Bandra boy, former advisor to Ronald Reagan, intellectual, author, promises ?incontrovertible proof of the afterlife. SP. You can read an article reviewing the book, by clicking on: Heaven Can Wait
[Goanet] Shame on Saligao's Parish priest
For what its worth, its also time to raise this issue with the Church aristocracy -- princes all. Are there any regulations, must one have a certain face, bearded or clean shaven, how about mustaches, or a goatee. What if one scatches ones stomach and fiddles with a rosary around the neck, or the sacred thread for that matter. is it OK if what is the pengtyan-- happens to peeking out over the top of the trousers. Or are these feudalatory properties, with the priests as Dessais. Is there a push that priests fund their own retirement? venantius j pinto
[Goanet] Margao's suffocated roads: HERALD(Goa), Nov.8, 2009
MARGAO'S SUFFOCATED ROADS By Valmiki Faleiro When this column began on Nov 13 four years ago, it did with a piece on Margao. May I wind it up with two more on my hometown: on the twin and acute problems of traffic congestion and parking. Both are inter-linked, not exclusive to Margao, but are endemic to all of Goa's major towns. Margao, though, is advantageously placed to address them. Its MLA is the State's Chief Minister. Digambar Kamat, despite what his critics may say, has done much for Margao, perhaps more than all her MLAs since 1963. If he can successfully tackle this major headache dogging Goa's commercial capital, the strategy can be replicated elsewhere in the State. In today's chaotic vehicular traffic scene, walking, riding and driving are becoming increasingly difficult in Goa's towns. It is no longer possible to cross a road, drive or park with any semblance of ease. We don't need consultants and no amount of Traffic Plans will help. Unless the elementary causes that warrant simple solutions are identified and implemented. (Kamat will recall that when he, 13 others and I constituted the Margao Municipal Council in June-1985, in a few months we managed to bring some semblance of order on Margao's roads. With free help from lecturers of Goa Engineering College and their enthusiastic students, who conducted traffic surveys at some crucial city traffic intersections, and the experience of then Goa Police Inspector-Traffic, Gurudas Zuwarkar.) Any observant road user knows that private buses and off-street parking are the root causes of traffic congestion in downtown Margao. Let us consider the latter first. Parking on narrow lanes and double parking on slightly broader streets is the prime cause of daily traffic snarls. Off-street parking reduces the effective carriageway to a single lane for two-way traffic. And everybody's in a mighty hurry! The problem cannot be wished away overnight. Motorists also cannot be blamed for haphazard parking. They have no choice. With the public transport system in a mess (it takes an hour to get across a short distance, as say from Betul, Cavelossim, Cuncolim or Curchorem to Margao), people are forced to use their own vehicles. Once here, they find no place to park their two- or four-wheelers. Most places they need to visit, including schools and government offices, are concentrated in a small central area, with narrow lanes and streets. One could not expect people to park at the Konkan Railway parking lot and walk to central Margao. People have no option but to be part of the parking mess. Margao fortunately has three State-owned sites in the downtown area: the old Tempo stand, old fish market and old bus terminus. Develop multi-level parking lots at these three places and provide FREE parking in them. Then make off-street parking in the entire central commercial area steep-tariff PAID parking. Half the traffic congestion in downtown Margao will disappear overnight. Margao's parking needs for the next half century will also have been taken care of. The move to decongest downtown Margao in the mid-1980s was a good decision. The bus terminus and fish market were shifted away from the town centre, to the comunidade paddies near Old Market. In this market complex, a substantial area was acquired for parking, but is yet to be developed. A former Town Planning minister sought to commercialize it. With many public offices shifted to the SGPDA complex, there is an urgent need to develop the parking lot between Osia and NH-17. Several public complexes have come up in this area. District Sessions Courts, Nehru Stadium, Swimming Pool Indoor Stadium, Ravindra Bhavan. All have limited parking provision. Acquire the patches of paddies, uncultivated since the 1960s, between the Colva traffic isle and Ravindra Bhavan, esp. those on the south side, before they are converted and commercialized. These patches will serve as a buffer and provide future parking needs in the area. And when the Collectorate and Hospicio are shifted, ensure that no public offices that attract substantial volumes of visitors are brought in their place. For the heritage Hospicio edifice, an apt reuse would be a South Goa archives office, with facilities for preservation and digitization. (To conclude.) (ENDS) The above article appeared in the Herald, Goa, edition of November 08, 2009
[Goanet] Global Goan Convention 2009 - Muscat Oman
Dear Sir/Madam, Please can you publish my letter in your esteemed media. Sincerely, Arwin Mesquita, C/o Liwa Trading Enterprises, P.O. Box 45326, Abu Dhabi, UAE Mobile : 0097150 6118985 Subject: 2009 Global Goan Convention The Goan Community of Oman (GCO) deserves to be complimented for organising, such a Good Global Goan Convention 2009 and their hospitality was remarkable. For the betterment of Goa, It is important that we first, at least acknowledge the harsh realities facing Goa, make Goans aware of the same and then look at solutions. In view of the latter, I think that the main positive, which came out of this particular convention, was that the critical issues facing Goa were strongly discussed i.e. on its Land, Language, People Identity. It was also very good to meet Goans, who are fighting for the said issues on the ground and we overseas Goans in particular, need to urgently support them join hands with them; for our common cause. 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. MAND - an adivasi-rights resource centre : http://mandgoa.blogspot.com/ 4. EVERY GOAN SHOULD SEE THIS VIDEO: http://infochangeindia.org/Infochange-documentary.html 5. For the Love of Konkani: http://www.radiogoa.net/ 6. Goa's Identity Movement website: http://www.goamag.net/gim 7. Official Government Site NRI Office (GOA): http://www.globalgoans.org.in/
[Goanet] donations to church
Dear Goankars, (1) Always pay the parish priest by cheque or ask for a receipt, if he asks asks you for a donation to film the Church. (2) Ask the Parish priest if you can click his photographs too, so that his parishioners in your state or country, can know who he is and send him donations directly. Take the pvt mo. no. and pvt bank a/c no., of the parsh priest,and inform him, you wil give it to rich catholics in your area, this will motivate him to give you access to the whole church and he will also invite you for lunch and then fondly wave you goodbye and ask you to visit again. Regards, === Date: Fri, 6 Nov 2009 20:34:48 -0800 (PST) From: Mervyn Lobo Shame on Saligao's parish priest Rajan P. Parrikar wrote: ?At this point one fellow softly asked me to calm down and that the dude I was speaking to was the parish priest, the big banana himself, the keeper of the Faith --? Folks, Compare and contrast Rajan's experience with what happened to me last year. I went down to the Siolim church, mid-day, during the week, and took out my video camera and started shooting. In a few minutes, someone, most of you are familiar with villagers who would not get a job elsewhere, comes?up to me a says I can't film without the permission of the parish priest.. When I left, the church was?Rs. 500.00 richer and me ten times so.Honours?to the Siolim priest. I thank him for?the knowledge?he sent my way that day. Mervyn1096.90Lobo
[Goanet] Global Goan Convention 2009 in Muscat (DI, Goa)
The Global Goan Convention 2009 opened in Muscat, Oman on November 5, 2009 under the aegis of the Commissioner for NRI Affairs, Government of Goa Eduardo Faleiro and the Ambassador of India to Oman Anil Wadhwa. The Convention is being held at the Indian Embassy, Muscat. The theme of the 2009 Global Goan Convention is dedicated to The Gulf Goan. GLOBAL GOANS CONVENTION OPENED IN MUSCAT November 6, 2009: The Global Goan Convention 2009 opened in Muscat, Oman yesterday under the aegis of the Commissioner for NRI Affairs, Government of Goa Eduardo Faleiro and the Ambassador of India to Oman Shri Anil Wadhwa. The Convention is being held at the Indian Embassy, Muscat on Thursday-Friday, 5-6 November 2009. About 250 Goans from all over the world, and more particularly those residing in GCC countries, are attending the convention, organised by the Goan Community of Oman. The theme of the 2009 Global Goan Convention is dedicated to The Gulf Goan. Inaugurating the Convention Commissioner of NRI Affairs Eduardo Faleiro said that the annual Global Goan Convention was being held to promote the spirit of solidarity and unity among the Goan expatriates and to strengthen their bonds with the motherland. He said that a Global Goan office would be set up in Panaji to function as an apex body and to bring together all Goan organizations, whether established in India or abroad. He called upon all such organizations to identify their representatives in Goa. These representatives will coordinate with the NRI department so that the Global Goan office is set up before December 2010. In his address HE Anil Wadhwa, Ambassador of India expressed his happiness that the Goan Community in Oman is organizing 4th Global Goan Convention in Muscat and they have chosen the Indian Embassy as the venue for this function. Thrice earlier conventions were held in Goa in 2006, in Portugal in 2007 and in Canada in 2008. He said that the Vishwa Konkani Sammelan is also another attraction this year, and so the open house for the Goan community. Ambassador Wadhwa also mentioned the numerous steps that the Indian Embassy in Muscat has taken to provide succor to the needy Indians in the hour of their need. A dedicated wing for the welfare of Indian community, supported by a sizeable number of staff, operates in the Embassy to render financial, legal, logistical, consulting and moral help to Indians in need, and works round the clock. The inaugural session was started with a Goan welcome song by children of Goan community. Mr. Flynn de Lima, President Goan Community in Oman, Dr. Mario de Souza, founder General Secretary of the Goan Community of Oman, were also among the prominent speakers at the inaugural session. ENDS
[Goanet] Would love to meet some Goans in Perth, Melbourne Sydney on our Australian tour!
Hello Goanetters from DownUnder, Me and my wife Serah will be touring Australia from November 17th to December 12th, 2009. We will be in Perth from November 17th to November 26th, then visit Melbourne from Nov 26th to December 6th and finally to Sydney, from December 6th to December 12th. It would be our pleasure to meet with any like-minded Goans from these cities in Australia. Nasci Caldeira was kind enough to offer some help in Melbourne, along with Gabriel de Figueiredo, Councillor Oscar Lobo and Salus Correia. It would be nice to meet with these Goanetters in person in Melbourne, as well as some other Goans in other cities too. Salus Correia has promised me some caju fenni. Any Goans in Perth, Melbourne and Sydney can email me at goa...@hotmail.com. We are glad we will have a chance to meet lot of Goans at St. Francis Xavier's Feast on December 5th in Melbourne. Looking forward to see all Goans there. Would especially love to meet Konkani speaking Goans in Australia. Cheers! Mog assum di! Silviano ad Serah Barbosa _ Windows Live: Keep your friends up to date with what you do online. http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9691815
[Goanet] Anticipated !
Gilbert: when there, buy a retired Jesuit a winter coat. We paid the Catalonians two dollars a year in tuition, at Xaviers/Marys/Stanislaus. eric. From: Gilbert Lawrence gilbert2...@yahoo.com Are there any goanetters residing in Barcelona, Spain? Please connect with me privately. Thank-you in anticipation. Regards, GL
[Goanet] Aitaracheo Katkutleo: Goykara, Kopol Dodoi Naka
Gõykara, Kopol Dodoi Naka. Poili Khobor Heo ghozali vachun dusrankui vachpachi urba tum ditolo. Osleo gosti keddna-keddnam-i chukun ghoddtat, ani vachpak vo dusreank sangpak amkam vegloch sontos bhogta. Punn, oxem kiteak atam ghoddtta ani adim kiteak ghoddonaslem hachea vixim keddnam tori Gõykaran niyall kela kai? Fattlea sumanant Gõyche disaleancher don vichitr bhatmeo vachunk mell’leat. Kanakona-Muthal Sadolxem vattarant ek bibtto (leopard) ani dukor eke udkache baint poddun aslole thoinsorlea lokan pollele. Baintuleant boball yetolo aikun lagsorlo lok baimxim ekttovlo. Dukor morun poddlolo ani bibtto baintuntlean voir sorpak karandai kori. Koxe baint poddle? Goddie zait bibtto dukrache fattik laglo astona, chukun dukor baint poddlo ani tachea fattafatt bibtto. Ranantlim monzat antre-poiryan ganvant dixtti poddpacheo khobro atam amkam potrancher vachunk melltat. Ranvotti zonovoram (wild animals) gavant pavtalim oxem ken’nanch adim ami aikunk nam. Devan ghodd’dilea soimbik vixv-an (sonvsarant) monis zatik jiyepak ugtea moiddonachi dhotori rochlea zalear, zonovorank vorixtt ran-dongor veg-vegllim follam asun rukh-zhaddam rochlim. Punn monis zatin odhik korun Gõyant minacheo khonni dongrar bandleat, ani dusrem; Gõyche udorgottichea nanvan dongrar aslolim zhaddam katrun ranam-dongor vinglle keleat. Ani oxe toren susegad jiyepi monzaticher uchanbollai haddli. Ranvotti monzat gavant yeun lokachea jivacher akant haddtat. Hacho zababdari konn? Dusri Khobor Bardes-Nerul ganvantle Jose 32 ani Albertina Pereira 30 vorsanche nentti kazari jodpeak, UK-echim gore kattichim mataro Urban 73 vorsancho put ani matari Janet Paul 65 vorsanchi dhuv favo zalim. Avoy-bapui pirayen lhan, bhurgim mat dupett idadichim. Hem koxem ghoddunk zata? Goyant sogllem zata! Zainam mhonnloli koslich vost nam. Fokot sorkari kamdaranchim tallttam gasunk zai. Pereira famil ravta tea imarotin poilea mozlar (first floor) Englandachi Paul famil ravtta. Tankam kosli tori goroz zali ani tannim Pereira familichem ration card ghetlem ani Bardesantle Mamlatdar Civil Supplies Section kocherin vochun aplim nanvam kollovnni form-ar (declaration form) bhorlim ani tem haddun Nerul Panchayatin dilem. Talathi Veronica Rodrigues-an kaim ek vichar korinastana Mamlatdarachea offisantlean ditto-dit kollovnni formar aslolim nanvam Pereira familichea ration kardar bhortim kelim. Gõykarank kosli tori ek sorkari kamachi goroz poddlear tannem hangachem thoim vochun kitleocheo pavtti ghalcheo poddtat. Sorkari bhovxik khocherintlea kagddancher (government official forms) ilixi chuk aslear tim portean nittayer ghalpak novim korchim poddtat. Punn, gorjek poddlolo Gõykar tras nakat mhunn sorkari kamdaranchea korzotolea tallttar vozon dovorun thoinchea thoim rabborin (rubber) pusun nittayer ghaltat. Zaitea motdarsonghantle (constituency) motdaranchim nanvam Voting List-am velim nanch zaleant ani tanche zagear on-Gõykaranchim nanvam distat. Fuddarak eleisanvam velar goro katicho lok motam ghalunk, amche modim volir ubo distolo. Dekhun Gõykara tuvem kopol dodovchi goroz nam. Aichea Gõyant vichirt kama zainant mhonnlolim nant. Tuka distolem Nerul zalole osle chukik talathi Veronica-k kheast favo zaunk zai asli. Dole dhampun dusreanchea ration kardar pordesi lokak bhorti korop ek vhodd chuk mhunnun tika tabortob sthogit (suspend) korunk zai asli ani ticho odhikar kaddun ghevn zai aslo. Punn, oxem amchea Gõyant ghoddonam. Poilea voilea svater unchleach sorkari odhikaranchi offisam mhellim asat zalear, barik kamdar kitem kortolo? Bardesintlea Mamlatdar offisantleant ailolea kollovnni form-a velean, Nerulchea Panchayat talhatin aplem kam’ kelem ani apnnachi chuk nam mhunn hat dule khoim. Jai Ho Gõykara. Tuji tokli dodoi naka. Lino B. Dourado http://aitaracheokaskuleo.blogspot.com/
Re: [Goanet] Tiatr academy
Our kind of man: Albert. eric. - - Btw, our Goanetter Albert has acted in quite a few tiatrs himself, and (if I am not wrong) penned a few too. Albert, time to put the script down too! FN -- Frederick Noronha :: +91-832-2409490 Writing, editing, alt.publishing, photography, journal Albert writes:- Yes Frederick Noronha I have acted on professional stage. I started with my first play Don roste on Lourdes Convent stage with all saligao artist People like Betty Alvares and Anthony Paes (father of Rita Rose) were in my tiatr.Then came pissurdlelem ful. at the saligao church produced by Fr.Simplicio Fernandes. I staged my first tiatr Somzikai in 1984 for the first time for Kala Academy competition and won the second prize.First prize for script and directio, Caesar de Mello put me in the second place. He was too good and seasonal writer. Then came Nirmon on local stage, followed by repeat show in Tirakol and Agacaim. Junior Nelson was the hero at Agacaim Show. Most of my shows were with Jessie Dias. At Agacaim I had Vilma acting along with Jessie and at Siolim it was jessie and betty Alvarew I have acted in most of Fr.freddy Da costa 's show in Goa and Bombay and also acted for Mike Mehta's shows. _ New Windows 7: Find the right PC for you. Learn more. http://windows.microsoft.com/shop
[Goanet] Daily Grook #562
DAILY GROOK #562 = HEIGHT FRIGHT = by Francis Rodrigues go courtyard or marriot's, if ur afraid of hyatt's! http://www.KonkaniSongBook.com === sheet-music,tab,lyrics,chords of great Konkani pop hits GOA: PEDRO FERNANDES: Tel.2226642 FURTADOS: Tel.2223278 === http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=119017685910 _ Windows Live: Friends get your Flickr, Yelp, and Digg updates when they e-mail you. http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9691817
[Goanet] Goanet] Shame on Saligao's parish priest
Thanks FN, Fyi, Bom Jesus Church rule says ‘DO NOT PRHOTOGRAPH PERSONS’ Which means not even wife allowed to photograph her husband or vice versa. We know, we been there. Check for yourself pic 1 ( also pic 2 for bent? rule) 1. Bom Jesus Basilica/3 diff. rules http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukchurches/3924808810/sizes/l/ the rule does not say ‘do not photograph persons without church permission’ 2. Bom Jesus Basilica Rules (Bent?) http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukextras/3894601678/ quote: FN Says Of course, one has to respect the rules of the place. For instance, Bom Jesus at Old Goa has a rule which says no photographing devotees while they are at prayer (though indoor photography is allowed too) and tourists are not allowed into the shrine at the time when masses are underway, if I'm not wrong. 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 The INTERNET now has a personality. YOURS! See your Yahoo! Homepage. http://in.yahoo.com/
[Goanet] JoyBoy...A blind date with you...
Thanks Deal sealed! It on 31st Nov 7pm at Martin’s Betalbatim Conditions: 1. Photography strictly not allowed, you are liable to be searched (Frisking) 2. Be natural i.e. no hair dying, no use of perfumes/aftershave et. 3. Be casual (dress). Simple T shirt or Buskott will do. 4. Be punctual – be on time. It’s our first date. Remember, first impression counts. 5. Restaurant charges etc to be shared (equally). Looking forward to meet you soon. Goodnite and sweet dreams quote: [Goanet] JoyBoy...A blind date with you... Alfred de Tavares alfredtavares at hotmail.com Sat Nov 7 09:45:54 PST 2009 Dear Joe-bab... I will be in Goa from Nov 17 to ca Dec 13... Could I request a date with you, at your convenience, during this period? Your condition: Either I come blindfold...or, 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 The INTERNET now has a personality. YOURS! See your Yahoo! Homepage. http://in.yahoo.com/
Re: [Goanet] Let us pray
From: Santosh Helekar chimbel...@yahoo.com --- On Mon, 11/2/09, Frederick Noronha fredericknoro...@gmail.com wrote: Prayer (of any religion, every religion!) could well be a low-cost, less-stressful option to medical practitioners: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/03/23/AR2006032302177.html On the contrary, the above study showed that prayer had no medical benefit for the patients at all. Please see: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/12082681/print/1/displaymode/1098/ POWER OF PRAYER FLUNKS AN UNUSUAL TEST Large study had Christians pray for heart-surgery patients NEW YORK - In the largest study of its kind, researchers found that having people pray for heart bypass surgery patients had no effect on their recovery. In fact, patients who knew they were being prayed for had a slightly higher rate of complications. ***Today medical science knows better about the body-mind relationship. Prayer does affect the mind-body of the praying person. It does not necessarily cure the heart diseases or cancer, but it has an overwhelming effect on the attitude of the suffering person. On the other side, we cannot attribute to prayer a worsening effect in the disease. Slightly higher rate of complications are not the effect of prayer. As Catholic priests, we have seen the healing effect of the Sacrament of the Anointing f the Sick. Not all will be cured and escape death. I have seen cancer patients dying peacefully after being comforted with the Anointing or God's Grace. We cannot put God's healing power to test with scientific trials... Regards. Fr.Ivo PS: Even the Sanatanis were spiritual, before they turned rabidly communal! The above should read before they turned rabidly violent. Almost all chauvinistic religious organizations, barring the interfaith ones, are by definition communal, irrespective of how spiritual they might be. ***Spiritual should not turn rabidly communal, much less rabidly violent. There is something wrong with this sort of spirituality and with the chauvinistic religious organizations Fr.Ivo
[Goanet] 'Apex body for Goan diaspora by Dec 2010'
'Apex body for Goan diaspora by Dec 2010' TNN 8 November 2009, 04:58am IST PANAJI: An apex body representing the Goan diaspora around the world will be set up by December 2010 with its headquarters in Panaji, commissioner for NRI Affairs of the government of Goa, Eduardo Faleiro, announced on Thursday while speaking at the opening of the two-day Fourth Global Goan Convention held at the Indian embassy auditorium in Muscat. Faleiro said that the first step in this direction would be to appoint one representative for each country. Then we will work with all these people to discuss modalities for the setting up of this apex body, he said. He said that he has plans to set up a facility wherein the Goa community from all over the world can stay when they visit India. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Apex-body-for-Goan-diaspora-by-Dec-2010/articleshow/5207875.cms
