[Goanet] Goa Kashi of the Konkan

2010-02-08 Thread Dr. U. G. Barad
Publication: GoaHolidayHomes.com URL: http://www.goaholidayhomes.com/info/249/goa-kashi-of-the-konkan/ Goa called 'Kashi of the Konkanï' by the Hindus who hold it sacred came to be considered the Rome of the East for its beautiful churches. (Kashi, now called Varanasi or Benaras is associated with

[Goanet] Talking Photos: Please identify this old bridge

2010-02-08 Thread Salus Correia
Old Siridao bridge?? Salus

[Goanet] Fr. Agnel taught here

2010-02-08 Thread Venantius J Pinto
Hi JoeGoaUK, You must consider going to my aunt Tia Olgas place in Calangute, Gauravaddo and take a couple of pictures of the top storey where presumably Pdr. Agnel de Souza taught classes. Its pretty decrepit. The house is referred to as Dumticaragher. Her name is Olga de Souza. Her husband was Fe

[Goanet] GRAVE INJUSTICE TO A DISTINGUISHED JUDGE

2010-02-08 Thread SHRIKANT BARVE
Its very sad news to read that a honest upright officer implicated in a false case. We require honest people like Anjuja Prabhudesai in Goa's Administration. She had come few times to our program. I will Invite her as chief guest again at next immediate occasion. Shrikant Barve The sudden

[Goanet] Goa Telephone Directory

2010-02-08 Thread Salus Correia
Fred Noronha wrote: A long-lost friend wants to get in touch and I can't locate the number in the telephone directory or in the online version of it [ http://210.212.176.226/namesearch.php?selssa=GOA] Thanks in advance! FN Response: I tried using the above 'online' version of the telepho

[Goanet] Daily Grook #620

2010-02-08 Thread Francis Rodrigues
DAILY GROOK #620 == TAIL TRAIL == by Francis Rodrigues spies it is said tryin to nail us, follow a thread - as they tailors! *GREAT ALL-OCCASION GIFT* http://www.KonkaniSongBook.com sheet-music,tab,lyrics,chords of

Re: [Goanet] Herald website stops comments (reply)

2010-02-08 Thread Stephen Fernandes
we have some problem then dont read it, dont ask to stop it everyone show the deep feeling and the anger we Advice our comment so in future it will be Peace. i congrat Herald well done keep it up stephen Muscat --- On Mon, 2/8/10, armstrong augusto vaz wrote: > From: armstrong augusto vaz > S

[Goanet] Experts, locals seek special ecological status for Goa

2010-02-08 Thread roger dsouza
There is an urgent need for Goa to be granted special ecological status before it’s too late. The destruction of our coastal Goan villages continues unabated. Do our traitors masquerading as our MLAs even care as long as they can make their big bucks? Do they even understand terms like "ecology",

[Goanet] Experts, locals seek special ecological status for Goa

2010-02-08 Thread Samir Kelekar
http://moneylife.in/article/8/3611.html regards, Samir

[Goanet] Dr Bhicaji Ghanekar

2010-02-08 Thread SHRIKANT BARVE
Current Residence of Dr Bhicaji Ghanekar is Lydia Gardens, Opp PWD, St Inez, Tonca. Shrikant Vinayak Barve The INTERNET now has a personality. YOURS! See your Yahoo! Homepage. http://in.yahoo.com/

[Goanet] Dr. Ganecar's phone no.

2010-02-08 Thread Fausto Da Costa
Ganecar's phone no. 0832 2431365 Frederick wrote: Would anyone be able to send me a phone number for Dr Bhicaji Ghanekar (the compere of the mando festivals, among other things, for many decades in Goa) off-list? A long-lost friend wants to get in touch and I can't locate the number in the telepho

[Goanet] Was that his job?

2010-02-08 Thread Dr. U. G. Barad
Maharashtra's minister of state for home Ramesh Bagwe, was seen carrying Rahul Gandhi's shoes, apparently for safe-keeping, during his recent visit to Mumbai. Read more by clicking the link provided here below: http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Thackeray-again-attacks-Rahul-Gandh i-for-c

Re: [Goanet] Scientific herd mentality has egg on their face

2010-02-08 Thread Bosco D
From: Mario Goveia > India has formally announced it has lost all credibility with > the IPCC, which is the UN body that is a major believer and > organizer in scientific "consensus" on climate change. Jai Ho, Jairam!: > > http://www.telegraph.co.uk/earth/environment/climatechange/7157590/India

[Goanet] Talking Photos: Please identify this old bridge

2010-02-08 Thread Venantius J Pinto
2nd Try: Siridao old bridge? venantius > From: JoeGoaUk > To: goa...@goanet.org > Subject: [Goanet]  Talking Photos: Please identify this old bridge > Thanks, > No, it?s not the one. > You are ?this much? close though! > ? > We did talk about it (Curca) in details is last August. > ? > Refer he

Re: [Goanet] CACOPHANY IN A CAANSO

2010-02-08 Thread Mario Goveia
Date: Mon, 8 Feb 2010 11:05:56 +0530 From: Frederick Noronha Guys, some unsolicited advice: at some point in the debate, one or both (unlikely!) will have to give up on last-wordism :-) Mario observes: The last word in a public forum should always be some semblance of the truth. Now, if the f

[Goanet] GRAVE INJUSTICE TO A DISTINGUISHED JUDGE

2010-02-08 Thread Aires Rodrigues
The sudden suspension of Goa's senior Judge Mrs. Anuja Prabhudesai is deplorable. The justice delivery system has failed a very senior, knowledgeable and distinguished judge. Mrs. Prabhudesai is known to be a very talented, well mannered, soft-spoken yet very firm in the dispensation of justice. Ev

[Goanet] Traditional water harvesting

2010-02-08 Thread Frederick Noronha
>From other parts of South Asia, but Goa's traditions are as rich: Anupam Mishra: The ancient ingenuity of water harvesting -- Frederick Noronha Columnist :: journalism :: editing :: alt.publishing :: photography :: blogging

[Goanet] ALEXYZ Daily Cartoon (9Feb10)

2010-02-08 Thread alexyz fernandes
"Kids! They're not easy. But there has to be some penalty for Sex" To enjoy the visual cartoon please visit: www.alexyztoons.com Site sponsored by www.goasudharop.org

[Goanet] Sharad Pawar should apologise for surrendering before Bal Thackeray:JD(U) - dnaindia.com (WHAT COMES AROUND GOES AROUND)

2010-02-08 Thread Ruby Goes
http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_sharad-pawar-should-apologise-for-surre ndering-before-bal-thackeray-jdu_1345002 Goanetters, It just isn't cricket! Hahaha. Whine and squabble amongst yourselves. Orlabest, rubygoes

Re: [Goanet] Indian cry-babies allege "racism"

2010-02-08 Thread newton filomeno
Hi Guys - who are discussing on this topic. I don't care if what I say really warrants a chuckle or not, but I will still make my point: I live in Melbourne and do not boast of knowing everything that happens here either. I was speaking to a taxi driver (Aussie) recently, and he has been on

[Goanet] GBA's Nanutel show

2010-02-08 Thread soter
Isn't it a contradiction of sorts? Of all the places, GBA goes to Nanutel, Margao to redraw its strategy for combating the massive projects in the villages. Strategising to save villages in a hotel owned by real estate promoters. Spaces and places also reveal a lot about the outlook of those th

Re: [Goanet] S.K. Banerji

2010-02-08 Thread Rajan P. Parrikar
To Goanet - Dear Valmiki, You may be right about the coconut heist and its link to that douchebag par excellence Partap Singh Gill. It has been so many years. I am sure if I bother a couple of folks in Goa (then PWD engineers in charge of Cabo maintenance) they will be able to furnish all the

Re: [Goanet] Dr Bhicaji Ghanekar

2010-02-08 Thread floriano
Rico, Call 2470540 Felix D'Cunha, a colleague and friend of BG floriano - GOA does not need HONEST persons to contest elections. Goa does not need 'HONEST' voters to elect honest persons. GOA needs an

Re: [Goanet] NEWS: Former Goa Lt Governor Banerji passes away

2010-02-08 Thread dona curiosa
Sir, With due respect to the demised, I regret to inform you as under:- - Mr. Banerji was removed as the Lt. Governor of Goa after Janata Government came to power in 1977, for his atrocities committed during emergency declared during Indira Gandhi regime. - Allegations of his atrocities were s

[Goanet] ART EXHIBITION: Simply Watercolours

2010-02-08 Thread Goanet A-C-E!
Simply Watercolours A small format painting exhibition Participating Artists Edgar Silveira, Kamal Shah, Pradeep Puthoor, Milind Nayak, Ranadip Mukherjee, Yolanda de Sousa, JS Mani, Babu Xavier Wednesday, 10th February, 2010 - 7:30pm Art Chamber - Galeria de Belas Artes Castelo Vermelho 115/

[Goanet] "PONNOS" (JACKFRUIT) - Part II

2010-02-08 Thread Domnic Fernandes
"PONNOS" (JACKFRUIT) Part I of this article can be found at: http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2010-January/189019.html In the olden days, we used pank to catch birds and squirrels. We would place pank on a piece of broken tile, climb up a tree and keep it in one of its jo

Re: [Goanet] Scientific herd mentality has egg on their face

2010-02-08 Thread Mario Goveia
Mario wrote: > > India has formally announced it has lost all credibility > with the IPCC, which is the UN body that is a major believer > and organizer in scientific "consensus" on climate > change.? Jai Ho, Jairam!: > > http://www.telegraph.co.uk/earth/environment/climatechange/7157590/India-for

[Goanet] Viva Carnival 2010 - Abu Dhabi

2010-02-08 Thread Janice Braganza
Abu Dhabi Goans are organising the Carnival and Valentine Dance 2010. Flyer: http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/COEIJ6Fud1y9t6p4ZPHFpw?feat=directlink Thanking you in anticipation. Regards Janice The ABU DHABI GOANS, in association with BIN AL MAS ADVERTISING & PUBLICITY, are organizing t

[Goanet] Konkani fest at Don Bosco Oratory

2010-02-08 Thread Goa World
Konkani fest at Don Bosco Oratory Written by NT Network Sunday, 07 February 2010 01:48 Konkani is the official language of the state of Goa. And despite having a relatively smaller number of Konkani speaking persons it has a large number of dialects. These dialects can be classified according t

[Goanet] An expat minister...

2010-02-08 Thread Frederick Noronha
Wonder when Goa will get it's first NRG minister, such as: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EiTrl0W1QrM&NR=1 ... which would also mean living in super-luxury hotels, and speaking with a cute accent :-) Mario, would you like to apply :-) -- Frederick Noronha Columnist :: journalism :: editing :: alt

[Goanet] Pictures of German Week in Goa

2010-02-08 Thread IGSG Goa
We are pleased to inform that our website has been updated with photos and press clips of the "2nd German Cultural Week, Goa, 9 – 13 December 2009". Please follow the link: http://www.igsg.org/de/CultWeek2009.htm Unsere Webseite ist aktualisiert worden. Fotos und Presseberichte der "2. Deutsch

[Goanet] Confusão in a caanso

2010-02-08 Thread Xanno Moidecar
I did debate whether it was worth writing to clear up the confusão that has resulted from my post titled ‘Cacophony in a caanso’. I was initially inclined to let matters rest but then I have about a week of rest and recreation coming up, so thought: what the hell? Well I shall begin with my

[Goanet] Web based file tracking system introduced in secretariat

2010-02-08 Thread Samir Kelekar
http://www.navhindtimes.in/news/goa-news/8412-web-based-file-tracking-system-introduced-in-secretariat regards, Samir

[Goanet] Goa's Monte Music Festival 2010 (Nigel Britto, in TOI)

2010-02-08 Thread Goanet News
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Goas-Monte-Music-Festival-2010/articleshow/5542313.cms Goa's Monte Music Festival 2010 Nigel Britto, TOI Crest, 6 February 2010, 01:38pm IST It's that time of the year again when people make their way to a forgotten chapel on a hill for an annual pilgri

[Goanet] Goa news for February 9, 2010

2010-02-08 Thread Goanet News Service
es kaal TimesThe 30th annual turtle symposium "The World of Turtles" is coming to Goa in 2010 and it is for the first time that the symposium is coming to the South ...http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=R&sa=T&url=http://www.sakaaltimes.com/SakaalTimesBeta/20100208/54534090345790

[Goanet] Australian visa cutback is good for India - dnaindia.com

2010-02-08 Thread Ruby Goes
http://www.dnaindia.com/india/analysis_australian-visa-cutback-is-good-for-i ndia_1345257 Goanetters, My dreams are coming true! Not a moment too soon. Orlabest, rubygoes

[Goanet] Talking Photos: Please identify this old bridge

2010-02-08 Thread JoeGoaUk
[Goanet] Talking Photos: Please identify this old bridge   It is I believe the Curca Bridge. On the way from Panjim towards Batim. I forget what it is called. Parallel to it is a new bridge. Give this a thought, if NRGs, etc., of the region were to at the very least clean up the extra growth in thi

Re: [Goanet] CACOPHANY IN A CAANSO

2010-02-08 Thread Gabe Menezes
On 7 February 2010 10:06, Mario Goveia wrote: > Date: Sat, 6 Feb 2010 15:07:52 -0500 > Where were these guys when "foren" NRGs were under attack? Talk about > impotence. > > Just like the Cockney Loudmouth, these impotent comments show no > understanding of the discussion, which is pretty amazin

[Goanet] Great timing - juggling hats

2010-02-08 Thread JoeGoaUk
Great timing - juggling hats   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MinQ_QhMP_E   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 INT

[Goanet] Talking Photos: Please identify this old bridge

2010-02-08 Thread Venantius J Pinto
It is I believe the Curca Bridge. On the way from Panjim towards Batim. I forget what it is called. Parallel to it is a new bridge. Give this a thought, if NRGs, etc., of the region were to at the very least clean up the extra growth in this case or even in other places. Spend a day or two doing so

Re: [Goanet] Subject: Indian cry-babies allege "racism"

2010-02-08 Thread Gabriel de Figueiredo
First of all, I am not in the education line, so what I have said below are my own personal experiences and observations.   There is a loan available to eligible students, to assist them with their studies, though not all get it. See http://www.goingtouni.gov.au/Main/Quickfind/PayingForYourStudi

[Goanet] Herald website stops comments

2010-02-08 Thread armstrong augusto vaz
Herald website stops comments The Message reads: Comments have been stoped due to lots of abusive language being used online and it will be not available until further notice

[Goanet] New mining lease applications! --

2010-02-08 Thread armstrong augusto vaz
Saturday, February 6, 2010 New mining lease applications! New Mining Lease Applications with Department of Mines and Geology. Please use RTI Act to get further information such as copy of the mining lease application, name and address of the parties who applied for each of the leases, Survey number

[Goanet] Protect Goa’s identity: GBA

2010-02-08 Thread Arwin Mesquita
*Protect Goa’s identity: GBA * *HERALD NEWS DESK * *PANJIM, FEB 7 * Giving a clarion call to protect the identity of Goa, Goa Bachao Abhiyan (GBA) has decided to form a united front to address common issues affecting people today. This decision was taken at a recently convened meeting of villa

Re: [Goanet] Moira - the nicknames

2010-02-08 Thread Bernardo De Sousa
Dear Valmiki, What a pleasure to read your article on nicknames. On the topic of modern naming, Vinita and I could not stop laughing after reading the name of a new house on our way to Margão to visit you. I am sure you will spot it if you pass that way - the name is "Family Jewel"! Best regar

[Goanet] GBA Press note: United and Forward

2010-02-08 Thread GBA office
*For favour of Publication* -- *GOA BACHAO ABHIYAN* 77, Defence Colony, Lane 4, Alto – Porvorim, Bardez, Goa – 403521 Tel :(Mob: 9767701245), E- Mail: *goabachaoabhi...@gmail.com* 7th Feb, 2010 * **PRESS NOTE* * * Goa Bachao Abhiyan convened a meeting of village groups affected by illegal

Re: [Goanet] Indian students in Australia

2010-02-08 Thread Vivian A. DSouza
Stories about the Indian students in Australia bring to mind, what I have seen in the USA.   I had encouraged my children to associate with Indian students at the Universities they attended.  The came back to me with horror stories about the boorish behaviour of many (not all mind you) Indian

[Goanet] Dr Bhicaji Ghanekar

2010-02-08 Thread Frederick Noronha
Would anyone be able to send me a phone number for Dr Bhicaji Ghanekar (the compere of the mando festivals, among other things, for many decades in Goa) off-list? A long-lost friend wants to get in touch and I can't locate the number in the telephone directory or in the online version of it [ http:

Re: [Goanet] S.K. Banerji

2010-02-08 Thread floriano
I am on the same wave length myself. Except for Governor Jacob, most have been the retired pigs with GOA as their retirement gift. India must abolish this post altogether if it wants to advance in the supercharged world. Cheers floriano goasuraj 9890470896 - Original Message - Fr

Re: [Goanet] S.K. Banerji

2010-02-08 Thread Valmiki Faleiro
Dear Rajan, I may be wrong, but I think you're mixing up SK Banerji with Col. Pratap Singh Gill. The latter fits your description below. I agree about Gopal Singh. But you forget Bhanu Prakash Singh, who I regard the worst. The only Lt. Guv/Governor of Goa to be dismissed from office -- you will

[Goanet] Talking Photos: Please identify this old bridge

2010-02-08 Thread JoeGoaUk
Please identify this old bridge (Still in use) Where in Goa? And how Old? http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukbridges/4339953707/sizes/l/ see the plantt/tree grown on it   see it closer here http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukbridges/4339929513/sizes/l/ It’s about 125 meter long bridge and abou

[Goanet] TAME MANDO FESTIVAL 2010

2010-02-08 Thread francis braz
MANDO ROCKS MARGAO A packed audience witnessed the 6th Goa Mando Festival at the Margao Ravindra Bhawan’s “Pai Tiatrist Joao Agustinho Fernandes” auditorium held on 5th February 2010. The uniqueness of the event was that for the first time perhaps a lady Chief Guest for a Mando Festival none

[Goanet] Come join me on THE JAZZ NETWORK WORLDWIDE

2010-02-08 Thread Colin D'Cruz
THE JAZZ NETWORK WORLDWIDE: Hey guys, here's an international community of jazz musicians you can join. A great platform for musicians from all over the world! Click the link below to Join: http://www.thejazznetworkworldwide.com/?xgi=0mCAbE3IVYxzWv&xg_source=msg_invite_net

[Goanet] Goanet highights: Paradise lost, media hype or what? (Selma Carvalho's summary of Goanet discussions)

2010-02-08 Thread Goanet News
Goanet highlights By Selma Carvalho se...@goanet.org The House at Assagao is a short story included in Peter Nazareth's recently released anthology titled, 'Pivoting on the Point of Return: Modern Goan Literature.' http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2010-February/189653.html A br

Re: [Goanet] How many researchers are sincere to their research

2010-02-08 Thread Mario Goveia
--- On Sun, 2/7/10, Mario Goveia wrote: > > Then we find that their predictions were wrong FOR A WHOLE > DECADE THROUGHOUT WHICH THEY WERE TELLING US THE OPPOSITE OF > WHAT WAS ACTUALLY HAPPENING. > > None of the questions in these studies asked why th

[Goanet] Sweet But Deadly

2010-02-08 Thread Freddy Fernandes
Below is an article sent to me by my cousin, written by a Dubai based writer Neerja Singh, it is a must read. This is especially for the PRG’s “phoreen” resident Goans, whose kids literary live on junk food, juices and sweet drinks. Ye, all you Goans sitting in Toledo, in your cozy comforts, if y

[Goanet] Subject: Indian cry-babies allege "racism"

2010-02-08 Thread Mario Goveia
Mario Govia: Now we see this news report about how Indians have been treating other Indians IN INDIA. This should give our Aussie members a chuckle:Date: Sun, 7 Feb 2010 23:19:39 +0530 From: Tony D'Sa Really? When an Aussie Chief of Police advises Indians to tone down their dress and not to we

[Goanet] Subject: Indian cry-babies allege "racism"

2010-02-08 Thread Tony de Sa
@ Gabriel Tony, The Aussie Chief of Police said what he said in good faith. That the Indian student leader jumped up and down has not been lost within the Indian student community, who are angry and upset at this student leader's pronouncements, some saying he is pushing his own agenda. A Goan ba

Re: [Goanet] Asia's greatest missionary - Bl. Joseph Vaz: HERALD(Goa), Jan 16, 2010

2010-02-08 Thread FERNANDO DO REGO
Sunday at 17.50 Dear Friend Yesterday, 16th was the Feast of Fr Jose Vas, "Asia's greatest missionary" as Valmiki Faleiro rightlycalls him in his article which I am forwarding to you in his article in Heraldo a couple of days back, but i took some time to FWd to you. Fr Jose Vas ancestry is

Re: [Goanet] Good news for unborn babies in India

2010-02-08 Thread Mario Goveia
Date: Sun, 7 Feb 2010 14:42:43 -0500 From: "J. Colaco < jc>" Individuals like Salus may wish to contemplate WHY many babies get aborted every year. Mario asks: Why do YOU think so many babies are killed every year, JC, when they could be given up for adoption? JC wrote: Perhaps, Salus will

[Goanet] Cansaulim be alert - All Goa on heightened alert

2010-02-08 Thread roger dsouza
On the eve of the 60th Republic Day of India, to mark the adoption of the Constitution of India and the transition of India from a British Dominion to a Republic on January 26, 1950, all villages in Goa need to be on a heightened alert against the enemy within Goa that is seeking to destroy Goa. Ye

[Goanet] Another Goebbelsian lie nailed

2010-02-08 Thread Tony de Sa
Mario observes: 1. Tony cannot believe that everyone is not like him during the Portuguese days. That is sadly his only frame of reference. 2. I wonder if the great chest-thumper and Salvador do Goa and defender of Goa against all those "foren" NRGs who are stealing his limelight, has made the t

[Goanet] Third time, since 2004, high court has quashed quota for Muslims!

2010-02-08 Thread Dr. U. G. Barad
The present court order has come as a big blow to the Congress government, which had brought a legislation providing four percent reservation to certain backward groups among Muslims. Read more by clicking the link provided here below: http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Andhra-Pradesh-HC-qu

Re: [Goanet] Subject: Indian cry-babies allege "racism"

2010-02-08 Thread Gabriel de Figueiredo
Tony, The Aussie Chief of Police said what he said in good faith. That the Indian student leader jumped up and down has not been lost within the Indian student community, who are angry and upset at this student leader's pronouncements, some saying he is pushing his own agenda. A Goan barrister,

[Goanet] Daily Grook # 619

2010-02-08 Thread Francis Rodrigues
DAILY GROOK #619 = TENNER WINNER = by Francis Rodrigues marrying lovers need no soprano, since two fivers get you a tenor! *GREAT ALL-OCCASION GIFT* http://www.KonkaniSongBook.com sheet-music,tab,lyrics,chords of