[Goanet-News] Goa news for May 12, 2010
Goa News from Google News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** Demo and Goa get it right - Hindustan Times bWYrH_7UOHSvgCrown goes to Dempo http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=Rsa=Turl=http://www.hindustantimes.com/Demo-and-Goa-get-it-right/Article1-541926.aspxusg=AFQjCNHb1ekMd_OF0mMzE_TqAFi0aKDy_g *** Mercedes-Benz inaugurates dealership in Goa - Financial Express enz India inaugurated ALCON which attains the distinction of being the first luxury car dealership in Goa. This new showroom was inaugurated ... http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=Rsa=Turl=http://www.financialexpress.com/news/mercedesbenz-inaugurates-dealership-in-goa/616943/usg=AFQjCNEfL9-pSLcuJBUI4oAuyV7ALIJ1Wg *** Naxalite from Orissa arrested in Goa - All India Today olice-asked-to-check-if-naxals-using-state-as-a-shelter/541056/H1-Article1-541020.aspxusg=AFQjCNE2VmLili2bg3AjPMlAmNIEi2lQcgGoa police asked to check if naxals using state as a shelter http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=Rsa=Turl=http://www.allindiatoday.com/7338/naxalite-from-orissa-arrested-in-goausg=AFQjCNHYWDiJAU2fdE5FBHe-PLdMRkVqpw *** No smoking in public Arshad - Times of India obacco watchdog for smoking in a college campus in Goa, Bollywood actor Arshad Warsi has vowed not to smoke while making a ... http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=Rsa=Turl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-interviews/No-smoking-in-public-Arshad/articleshow/5917191.cmsusg=AFQjCNEyYMcZHSsiy7T-DF0kpwlvn30l-w *** BJP should be treated on a par with Kasab: Cong MP - Press Trust of India p-challenges-kamats-clean-chit-to-bjp-leader_100362018.htmlusg=AFQjCNFW8FGVdRk-b3KJj34ay6ew2aWw5ACongress MP challenges Kamat's clean chit to BJP leader http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=Rsa=Turl=http://www.ptinews.com/news/649092_BJP-should-be-treated-on-a-par-with-Kasab--Cong-MPusg=AFQjCNFKIhVl5l5fEOLI82tDcep8eQl8eg *** Goa police-drug peddler nexus: Model not contacted by police - Daily News Analysis rug peddler nexus in the state. She said that when Goa ... http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=Rsa=Turl=http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_goa-police-drug-peddler-nexus-model-not-contacted-by-police_1381409usg=AFQjCNHXfdCi_ItAWMC5-9CVfQ9pa1IT_A *** 100-year-old man ends life by jumping into Goa river - Press Trust of India ear-old-ends-life-by-jumping-into-Mandovi/articleshow/5915079.cmsusg=AFQjCNF_cN5QoTfb1isa7txM86O9x2KEOg100-year-old ends life by jumping into Mandovi http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=Rsa=Turl=http://www.ptinews.com/news/647990_100-year-old-man-ends-life-by-jumping-into-Goa-riverusg=AFQjCNH0uza-z4KV-dNl1XbjjDbqmNOgSw *** No proposal to ban Sanatan Sanstha: Goa CM - Times of India roposal-yet-to-ban-Sanatan-Kamat/articleshow/5911168.cmsusg=AFQjCNHnAmeqcc_-EnKWkVPvjt4j4XD-bQNo proposal yet to ban Sanatan: Kamat http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=Rsa=Turl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/City/Goa/No-proposal-to-ban-Sanatan-Sanstha-Goa-CM/articleshow/5910170.cmsusg=AFQjCNEcCMW_AVLI9vBvHyrNU_fJS_0LBg *** Sesa Goa is a good bet on the upside: Devang Visaria - Economic Times oa-is-a-good-stock-at-lower-levels-Independent-International-Investment-Research/articleshow/5913120.cmsusg=AFQjCNHPuLF2f4DeDF9PVmrUtvx7nXBbigSesa Goa is a good stock at lower levels: Independent International Investment ... http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=Rsa=Turl=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/stocks/views/recommendations/Sesa-Goa-is-a-good-bet-on-the-upside-Devang-Visaria/articleshow/5913113.cmsusg=AFQjCNFz43cnr6K_c6ZnGvsx-MmNQ6MWZw *** Konkani breaches UPSC barrier - Times of India mes of IndiaPANAJI: Strangely,while proponents of Konkani beat their chests in Goa, it took someone from across the border to give the state's official language another ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=Rsa=Turl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Konkani-breaches-UPSC-barrier/articleshow/5919436.cmsusg=AFQjCNFBQhvgB-4xYA6G_NtT7HRKDVPLEg Compiled by Goanet News Service http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php
[Goanet] Build Better Habits - iVillage
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[Goanet] Were colonial Goans, sour grapes ?
Goans are not interested in your stupid talks. Today in the vineyard Father Thomas saved three lives at the cost of his own. BC
[Goanet] SEMINAR ON MIGRATION : GOA STUDY GROUP DECLARATION
Goenkars , A post I received from Yusuf - I share with Goans everywhere. Please circulate. rene - FROM: YUSUF A. SHEIKH, PRESIDENT, GOA STUDY GROUP. PHONE: 9226233728 PRESS NOTE VASCO-DA-GAMA, GOA. 12-05-2010 SEMINAR ON MIGRATION : GOA STUDY GROUP DECLARATION _ PRESIDENT OF THE GOA STUDY GROUP, Mr. YUSUF A. SHEIKH releazed the following declaration on deliberation of the seminar on Migration organized on May8, 2010 at the International Centre Goa, in which those who presented the papers included: Advocate Bernard D’Souza, Adv. Jagdish Prabhudesai, Ms. Nandini Sahai, Mr. Anil Kamat Shankhwalkar, Adv. Cleofato Almeida Coutinho, Adv. Juino De Souza, Mr. Miguel Braganca, Vice Admiral (Retd) John C. De Silva and Mr. Arvind Bhatikar IAS(Retd.). Mr. Eduardo Faleiro, former Union Minister of India presided and a number of eminent citizens participated in the interaction session. DECLARATION A day long seminar on the theme of “Migration” was organized by “Goa Study Group” on May 8, 2010, at the International Centre Goa. After deliberating on various related matters that include emigration and immigration, it was noted that migration is a world wide process which has a long and unending history and cannot be avoided. An overview of the worldwide picture of migration depicted that there have been temporary, periodic and permanent migration from one place to another at different periods of time in different parts of the world. Migration is inter and intra village, inter district and intra district, inter state and intra state, national and international. Key questions such as who are migrants, why do they migrate from their native places, what is their legal status pertaining to migration laws, what are the problems of migrant labour and the problems encountered by the people of the place of their migration etc. were deliberated upon. By taking a number of examples from history, it was established that, basically, the people migrate to other places either voluntarily to improve their quality of life or involuntarily to find shelter depending upon prevailing circumstances. Migration of the people of Goa to other parts of India due to various historic reasons and in search of knowledge and pursuit of higher education, and so also, to the countries abroad for want of job facilities etc. were touched upon. The prevailing conditions whereby there is more influx of people from outside to Goa than the emigration of Goans to other places outside Goa was discussed, focusing attention on the associated problems. The participants also expressed concern over the reported statement of the Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs that 1226 Indians are languishing in various jails in Saudi Arabia followed by 950 in United Arab Emirates, 90 persons in Bahamas and 55 in Oman and so also several Indians are currently undergoing jail terms in Malaysia, Kuwait and other countries. The members opined that Indian Embassies and High Commissions should take up the matter with respective countries and provide assistance to the distressed Indians. The seminar also took an overview of the community of Goans settled in different countries of the world who, though far away, have their hearts in Goa and attachment to this soil. The participants opined that efforts should be made to help them to meet their problems and exposure should be made relating to the avenues of investments available in Goa so that the link is re-established and they come forward to contribute towards rebuilding Goa. The seminar, after a long deliberation on various aspects of migration unanimously resolved to pass on the findings to the concerned authorities and evolved the following recommendations: The problems relating to the influx of migrants temporary and permanent, the solution thereof and the systematic adjustments that government of Goa will have to do for dealing with this problem was also discussed . Recommendations 1- There should be comprehensive policy at State levels in India to check migration to other States by providing job opportunities to meet basic human requirements. Action by: Central and Respective State Governments in India. 2- There should be suitable measures in States like Goa to check migrants by enacting laws and framing rules and regulations and strictly implementing them. Protect the environment and interests of the people of Goa including its linguistic and cultural composites. Action by: Goa Government. 3- The conditions of the migrant labourers who contribute towards building activities are far from happy. They are the victims of poverty who are forced to move to Goa but have no place to stay with basic amenities. As such the growing number of unauthorized structures for their shelter and other requirements
[Goanet] Were colonial Goans, sour grapes ?
Dear Antonio, The title Were colonial Goans, sour grapes ? and the conclusion, over 90% of the grapes in the Lord's vineyard actually turned to be sour. IN how come for 450 years with so many intellectuals from Europe as well as locals (may P Benedict do justice to their Jose Vaz ) caring for our spiritual needs, over 90% of the grapes in the Lord's vineyard actually turned to be sour --- are two different concepts. I believe the idea is to make an analogy here? Asking, Were colonial Goans, sour grapes ? amounts to asking whether the Goans complained, were a sorry lot, etc. I guess it could also remotely---within the general context mean not amounting to much in terms of literacy and perhaps a comprehension of Christology. But the part over 90% of the grapes in the Lord's vineyard actually turned to be sour. amounts to saying, bar 10%--almost all Goans were of a bad crop, as in the grapes were not sour--did not amount to much and not worth making wine from. That the very flesh was poor to begin with according to some specific yardstick. It is an serious intellectual concern though. Perhaps the term grapes were a collective used to describe Goans by the Portuguese. But, their initial was focus truly about education in the sense of developing minds and teaching people how to live, but it did not pan out. Did we contribute to the destruction of any of their ideas? Did they? Did they over reach? Etceteras. I do believe that the more astute families saw benefit in educating their own. Yet, in looking at Kierkegaard, we hear In making a choice it is not so much a question of choosing the right, as of the energy. the earnestness and the pathos with which one chooses. Goans in their own way must have done just that according to the way they chose, the way they were chosen/drawn to the/ir choices, as also the way they saw, or in equal measure--were made to see Hope, their Past, the Present, Recollection of their Pasts, an Ability to see into/ regard the Future, and the Repeating of something learnt earlier. My parents for one for decently sad reasons were both educated up to the 4th Std. venantius j pinto PS: All, beginning early noon May 12, I will not be near a computer until May 26. Take care. Bye all. Message: 5 Date: Wed, 12 May 2010 07:33:40 +0530 From: Antonio Menezes ac.mene...@gmail.com To: goanet goa...@goanet.org Subject: [Goanet] Were colonial Goans, sour grapes ? Message-ID: aanlktikmunr1-rmvkqdcvk9tfnif7cdukjtu-frhc...@mail.gmail.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 I have before me 3 volumes of Follow Me''' written by one Fr. N. Mascarenhas which contain a lot of information about Christianity in Goa and above all about thousand and thousand gardeners who toiled so hard in the Lord's not very extensive vineyard in Goa from Siolim in the north to Velim in the south. Sometime back I had few posts on the Goanet in which I had expressed my opinion that by 1961, 90% of Goan catholics were either illiterate or quasi illiterate. No one seems to have challenged the veracity of this figure on illiteracy in Glorious Goa of 1961. The question that now arises is, how come for 450 years with so many intellectuals from Europe as well as locals (may P Benedict do justice to their Jose Vaz ) caring for our spiritual needs, over 90% of the grapes in the Lord's vineyard actually turned to be sour. --
[Goanet] KONKANI BREACHES UPSC BARRIER
Strangely,while proponents of Konkani beat their chests in Goa, it took someone from across the border to give the state's official language another first. Chaya Venkatesh Vernekar, a native of Kumttha in neighbouring Karnataka, achieved a rare feat for the language when she got into the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) after clearing the Union Public Service Commission's 2009 exams with Konkani and Konkani literature as two of her subjects. Konkani is my mother tongue. The fact that no one had chosen it before me only added to the motivation, said Chaya, adding that associate professor in Konkani at Goa University, Priyadarshini Tadkodkar, played a role in persuading her to opt for Konkani literature. After graduating in commerce from Bombay university in 1999, Chaya married Venkatesh Vernekar, an insurance officer, who encouraged her to pursue higher education after the birth of their daughter. This set Chaya on course for a masters degree from Karnataka university in 2006. She then set the UPSC examinations as her next target. For the next two years, Chaya constantly travelled to Goa.With special permission from the university registrar, she stayed at the Goa university guest house during her visits. At present living in Mumbai, Chaya has been ranked 265th at the UPSC exams and is set to answer the preliminary examinations for the IAS on May 23, 2010 all over again to improve her rank. With the 265th rank, I am likely to get into the Indian Police Services, but I am looking at improving my rank as IPS is my third option. I would prefer either IAS or the Indian Foreign Services, said Chaya, who takes to cooking and designing rangolis to unwind. _ Hotmail: Trusted email with powerful SPAM protection. https://signup.live.com/signup.aspx?id=60969
[Goanet] Daily Grook #695
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[Goanet] Churchill Brothers challenge Qadsiya club in Kuwait today
AFC CUP KNOCK-OUT ROUND Churchill Brothers to challenge Qadsiya today Gasper Crasto for www.goa-world.com/ Kuwait: Churchill Brothers face Kuwait League Champions Qadsiya at Qadsiya stadium later today in the AFC Cup knockout round of 16.Churchill Alemao remains optimistic of his team’s chances ahead of the tie, to become the first Indian club to win in Kuwait. Mohun Bagan, Dempo, East Bengal, and Churchill have all lost (heavily) to Kuwaiti clubs on previous attempts. In the current season, Churchill Brothers relinquished their domestic title to fellow Goan side, Dempo SC. Things don’t look very rosy for Churchill Brothers as they are playing away from home in Kuwait, which brings back nightmare of the recent 7-1 thrashing at the hands of Kuwait SC. For sure, Qadsiya are a better side and carry a good reputation in Asian football but its football and on any given day, you just never know. Other than the home advantage, the present weather, hot and humid, looks favorable for 'Goan football'. Churchill Bros will miss star left back Robert Lalthampuana due to injury, the defender hasn’t travelled with the squad. But the 'home-town' Goans working in Kuwait will get to see I-League's top scorer and highest paid player Odafa in action. Odafa had missed the 7-1 drubbing from Kuwait SC due to yellow cards. Ever with the team, and watching from the VIP stand, will be Churchill Brothers patron and Goa's PWD Minister Shri Churchill Alemao. Given the reputation of Qadsiya, Churchill's Brazilian coach Carlos is likely to opt for a defensive strategy with five defenders, four medios and a lone Odafa upfront. Qadsiya are a strong team, have beaten East Bengal 4-1 a few weeks ago. Previously they have even made it to the AFC Champions League semi-final and have even defeated Kuwait Sporting recently to stamp their authority on no uncertain terms. The match will start at sharp 6.45pm. Well, Churchill will have to defend as a unit, not concede any goal and look for the opportunity to score, unlike their last game against Kuwait Sporting where they all tried to be Ronaldos and Messis. Viva Churchill, Viva Goa and All the very Best!!! Links: http://gaspersworld.blogspot.com/ Kuwaiti 'soccer' overwhelms Churchill's Indian 'football ... Churchill Bros to break the jinx of Indian loses in Kuwait? A. Veronica's blog:KUWAITI SOCCER V/S GOAN FOOTBALL. _ Hotmail has tools for the New Busy. Search, chat and e-mail from your inbox. http://www.windowslive.com/campaign/thenewbusy?ocid=PID28326::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL:en-US:WM_HMP:042010_1
[Goanet] KONKANI BREACHES UPSC BARRIER
Mauricio Pereira mpqa...@hotmail.com wrote, Strangely,while proponents of Konkani beat their chests in Goa, it took someone from across the border to give the state's official language another first. Chaya Venkatesh Vernekar, a native of Kumttha in neighbouring Karnataka, achieved a rare feat for the language when she got into the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) after clearing the Union Public Service Commission's 2009 exams with Konkani and Konkani literature as two of her subjects. Konkani is my mother tongue. Congratulations Chaya Venkatesh Vernekar!! I think that if anyone from Goa wants to join the IAS then it makes sense to emulate Chaya by like her taking Konkani and Konkani literature as two of his / her subjects. One has to normally decide about two years in advance whether one wants to appear for the IAS exam and one has to choose the subjects that one wants during this time. I think that if one has a basic knowledge of Konkani related subjects then that amount of time is quite sufficient for one to gain an advanced knowledge that will enable one to succeed at the IAS. Incidentally, the rules for the exam must have changed over the years, as when I was younger there was only one Konkani subject that one could have chosen. Cheers Augusto -- Augusto Pinto 40, Novo Portugal, Moira, Bardez, Goa, India E pinto...@gmail.com or ypinto...@yahoo.co.in P 0832-2470336 M 9881126350
[Goanet] Paintings Exhibition by Art Section of Bal Bhavan (Athaa)
Painting Exhibition by Art Section of Bal Bhavan (Athaa) A selection http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk25/4600336383/sizes/l/ Now, identify popular cartoon characters from this pic http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk25/4600372285/sizes/l/ joego...@yahoo.co.uk for Goa NRI related info... http://in.groups.yahoo.com/group/GOAN-NRI/ For Goan Video Clips http://youtube.com/joeukgoa In Goa, Dial 1 0 8 For Hospital, Police, Fire etc
[Goanet] EROL PERRY - Musician passes away 12/05/2010
This morning a pall of gloom spread at Modsai, Behind the Holy Spirit Church Margao, Goa when Erol Perry 47, a talented young musician and a veteran drummer son of the legendary trumpet maestro of Goa late Chris Perry, passed away this morning at around 730 hrs at the Grace Cardiac Centre Pajifond Margao following an ailment . He leaves behind his brothers Mr.Giles, Mr. Glen and Mr.Miles Perry all based abroad in Dubai and US and all are expected to arrive in Goa as per reports from his close acquaintance who was at his bed side when the sad end came about. A year ago in February, 2009 his beloved mother Ms.Lilia Perry expired while late Mr. Chris Pery expired on 25th January 2002. The Perry's are based in Margao but hail originally from Cuncolim. The funeral details have yet to be finalised pending which the body has been placed in the morgue at Hospicio Margao GODFREY J. I. GONSALVES, BORDA, MARGAO, 403 602, GOA. (INDIA) +91 98221 58584 (24 HRS) gonsalvesgodfre...@yahoo.co.in
[Goanet] A Goan priest who gave his life to save that of
*A Goan priest who gave his life to save that of* *Tue May 11 15:18:06 PDT 2010* Yes we all should Salute Father Thomas. Joao adds: I'll join you all in praising the man. Reminds me of PWD Minister Churchill Alemao who also risked his life to save a Goan boy from drowning, but alas! I believe he has risked his life more than once. Anyone has any info about it ...? Best wishes, Joao He was a good friend of mine from Colva and I am still in shock of hearingof this tragedy!!Arwin Mesquita. Message: 8Date: Mon, 10 May 2010 14:35:52 +0100From: anil desai anildesa at gmail.com http://lists.goanet.org/listinfo.cgi/goanet-goanet.org To: goanet at goanet.org http://lists.goanet.org/listinfo.cgi/goanet-goanet.org Subject: A Goan priest who gave his life to save that of three others.
[Goanet] Bad habits: Poor diet, smoking, drinking, sloth can age you 12 years - USATODAY.com
Goanetters... Beware.bad habits can age you TEN years? USA Today C http://www.usatoday.com/news/health/2010-04-26-bad-habits-death_N.htm?csp=34utm_source=feedburnerutm_medium=feedutm_campaign=Feed%3A+UsatodaycomHealth-TopStories+%28News+-+Health+-+Top+Stories%29
Re: [Goanet] Were colonial Goans, sour grapes ?
On 12 May 2010 07:33, Antonio Menezes ac.mene...@gmail.com wrote: Sometime back I had few posts on the Goanet in which I had expressed my opinion that by 1961, 90% of Goan catholics were either illiterate or quasi illiterate. No one seems to have challenged the veracity of this figure on illiteracy in Glorious Goa of 1961. Where did you get your figures of literacy from? How did it compare with the rest of India (and South Asia) at the relevant period of time? What was the level of literacy, say, for the estimated 100,000 Goan migrants in Bombay of the 1960s? If this were taken into account, would the figure work out differently? Assuming that by 1961, 90% of Goan catholics were either illiterate or quasi illiterate how did Goa become on f the States with the highest literacy in India? Was it just because of the expansion of primary schools (and a few colleges) in the 1960s and thereafter? Lastly, you might well be right, but aren't you assuming that the prime responsibility of the priests was to educate society? I'm not sure this was the case, or even that the attitude towards the unquestionable necessity of education for all was the same as it is now. FN
[Goanet] A sweet solution for a stuffy nose
Solution for a 'stuffy' nose. Heathier Talk C http://www.healthiertalk.com/sweet-solution-stuffy-nose-1689
Re: [Goanet] KONKANI BREACHES UPSC BARRIER
I think we should salute her! I have mentioned in the past, the King Fisher Mallya speaks the language and often. Having grown up in non-Konkani speaking parts of the desh like Bihar and Bangalore, one admires him for not forgetting his mother tongue. And shame on the Goan lot who are ashamed of their mother-tongue (I have close relatives, who live in Goa, whose children don't speak a word..of Concaniwhat a shame). I shudder to think the kind of dysfunctional persons they will grow up to be, incomplete and shallow (my prediction). Wondering if any of the GoaNetters in Portugal know who the Concani broadcasting staff of the Portuguese National Radio werewhat happened to them etc. I think the broadcasts continued till the late 70s. The broadcasts were weekily (Thursdays) and were in Salcette style Concani (from what I remember). === Strangely,while proponents of Konkani beat their chests in Goa, it took someone from across the border to give the state's official language another first. Chaya Venkatesh Vernekar, a native of Kumttha in neighbouring Karnataka, achieved a rare feat for the language when she got into the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) after clearing the Union Public Service Commission's 2009 exams with Konkani and Konkani literature as two of her subjects. Konkani is my mother tongue.
[Goanet] BORGES BAB POLL KADDPACHI TOYARI KORTA KAI?
BORGES BAB POLL KADDPACHI TOYARI KORTA KAI? Mayache 4 tarkecho Borges baban dilolo zabab vachlo. Borges bab zhuzachem moidan soddun poll kaddunk sodta oxem mhaka dislem. Oxem dispak karonn mhunttlear Borges bab aplea zababan akhrek oxem mhunntta: “Hea prosnanchi zap mellttokoch amcheamni dusrea prosnank hat ghalunk zatolem.” Dusarea utramni tea proxnnanchi zap mellona zalear Borges bab dusrea proxnnank hat ghalina. Mhunnchem Borges bab poll kaddpachi toyari korta. Borges bab bore bhoxen zanna ki Tomazinho Cardozo tachea proxnnank zab diuncho na mhunn ani tantuntleantuch, Tomazinho-cher nib dovrun, apunn hi chorcha soddun jiv poddta thoim polltolom mhunn.Borges bab tuje lagim ‘khoddegantth’ puraver asat te vaprun tuje mud’de mandd dusreachea zababancher patyon ravonakai. Te tuka kednanch mellchena. ‘Sotachench zoit zatolem’ mhunn bob marpi amchea Borges babak dusreamnni dilolea zababancher patyon ravchem poddta mhunn mhaka tache churchure disonk laglea. Ani ek sang re Borges bab, tujea proxnnank hanvem zabab diupak tum konn? Ek Police Inspector? vo Ek Nitidar? Zanna za, zache lagim bhasabaxent vantto ghevpak xokti asa to aplea svothachea puraveancher adharun mud’de mandtta dusreachea zababancher patyon nhoi. Torui punn hanvem zo sorgest Pri. Freddy hanem soi kelolo puravo dila, tacher tujea sogllea proxnnacheo zapo asat. Teo sodun kadd mure papia? Tuvem tea puraveak lagon mhojer ‘forgery’-cho arop ghatlai. Tuven kedeai vhoddlea tallean ti ‘forgery’ mhunnon bob marli zalear ti ‘forgery’ zaina. DKA-chea ‘Emblem’-acher sthapnneche voros 1989 asa mhunn ti ‘forgery’ zaina. Ghoddlolea ghoddneanchem ‘interpretation’ korun ek ghoddnnent asloli soi ‘forgery’ zaina. Ti ‘forgery’ zatoli zalear tuven tea purvear asa ti soi sorgest Pri. Freddy-chi nhoi mhunn purave diunk zai. Apunn “khoddegantth’ puravekar mhunn soglleak fottaxi martai zalear ‘khoddegantth’ sodduch zata zalear ek ‘oskot’ tori puravo di zache vorvim tea kallaili Pri. Freddy-chi soi ani hanvem dilea ti soi veg-veglleo asat mhunn provar zaundi. Hem tuka anik ek avhan asa. Tum, profosor zalolea karannan ‘forgery’-che purave koxe haddtat ti tuka khobor astoli mhunn somzotam. To poriant tuvem mhojer ghatlolo ‘forgery’-cho arop ek poki fottas asa mhunttlear lottkem zanvchena. Are papia mhojea adlea zababan DKA-chea ‘Emblem’-acher sthapnnechem voros ‘1989’ koxem ani kiteak ailam tem spoxtt kelam mure? Sarkem vachun polle ani jem kitem boroilam tem sarkem disona zalear dusrea konnai lagim vachun ghe! Fatlea disamni hanvem tujeo sat fotti vachpeanche nodrek haddlea. Tuvem bogllantam ghatleant tache purave di mhunn tuka avhan kelam. Azun tuvem ek poriant puravo diunk naim. Zalear sotachem zoit koxem zatolem re mhojea ixtta? “Khoddegantth” mhunnttat te purave khoim gele re papia? Sotachem nib gheun fottichem zoit korunk tum kitloi vavurloi zalear toxem ghoddcheak ami kednanch diunchena. Tomazinho Cardozo Candolim, Goy
[Goanet] Velim... a encounter via images
http://www.flickr.com/photos/fn-goa/sets/72157624042843478/ Had the opportunity to visit Velim a few days back, and was fascinated by the stories in stone visible at the graveyard. In fact, every Goan village has such a story waiting to be told, of different languages, the changing times, Catholic migration, early deaths, prominent figures. There are also a few photos of the Velim junction, and the GoaWriters' [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/goawriters] meeting held at engineer-writer Jose Lourenco's home. Some Goan food scenes http://www.flickr.com/photos/fn-goa/sets/72157624042843478/ Frederick Noronha +91-9822122436 +91-832-2409490 A good deed will make a good neighbour. -- Bantu proverb.
[Goanet] Friends Circle Qatar 3-a –side footba ll tie-breaker
*Friends Circle Qatar 3-a –side football tie-breaker * BY William Fernandes *Voktar Paule (landed Late) defeated St Sebastian Benaulim in a 3-a –side football tie*-*breaker organized by Friends Circle Qatar In Memory of Late Ana Maria Felicia Fernandes which was held on the Ahmed Bin Hanbal School Ground on 7th May 2010 from 4pm.* *In all 40 teams participated was well organized and good Entertainment by the* *Friends Circle Qatar* ,* the thrill of the crowd to see some sharp shooters and quick reflect Goal Keepers entertained the crowd with their* *technic and power.* *The first shot was taken by Wanderer Hockey Boys and Diwar Boys.* *Following prizes were awarded: Best goalkeeper - James, Voktar Paule, Best Shooter Jusico (Paklo) Best discipline team Coutorim gymkhana Special Prize was given to Anezka D’souza.* *The prizes were given away by Mr Avito Carvalho, Maurice Pereira , Joaquim Pereira and Mr Jaison Sequeira* *Earlier Chief guest and guest of honor were introduced to the players by Melbino, and William Emille Fernandes .* *Chief Guest Mr. Avito Carvalho, President of Konkani Speaking Community, was The Guest* * of Honor** : Mr. Jason Sequeira - Mr. Mauricio Pereira -* * Mr. Joaquim Pereira - Compared by John Dias and vote of thanks by Polly Fernandes* *Thanks to our Sponsors , SAHAR PROJECTS - Mr. Caji Fernandes, Sign Tech Neon Mr. Dennis D’souza , Rayyan Mineral Water, Coca Cola, Mr. Kumar an Mr. Elvis D’souza Special thanks goes to Mr Godfrey , Stephen , James, Santarita* *Anthony Gomes, Melwyn Barretto and all the volunteers* * *
Re: [Goanet] EROL PERRY - Musician passes away 12/05/2010
Dear Godfrey, A minor correction: the Pereiras (Perrys) are originally from Margao. Chris Perry's wife Lilia was from Cuncolim. Regards, v - Original Message - From: godfrey gonsalves gonsalvesgodfre...@yahoo.co.in To: goa...@goanet.org Sent: Wednesday, May 12, 2010 1:47 PM Subject: [Goanet] EROL PERRY - Musician passes away 12/05/2010 This morning a pall of gloom spread at Modsai, Behind the Holy Spirit Church Margao, Goa when Erol Perry 47, a talented young musician and a veteran drummer son of the legendary trumpet maestro of Goa late Chris Perry, passed away this morning at around 730 hrs at the Grace Cardiac Centre Pajifond Margao following an ailment . He leaves behind his brothers Mr.Giles, Mr. Glen and Mr.Miles Perry all based abroad in Dubai and US and all are expected to arrive in Goa as per reports from his close acquaintance who was at his bed side when the sad end came about. A year ago in February, 2009 his beloved mother Ms.Lilia Perry expired while late Mr. Chris Pery expired on 25th January 2002. The Perry's are based in Margao but hail originally from Cuncolim. The funeral details have yet to be finalised pending which the body has been placed in the morgue at Hospicio Margao
[Goanet] NH 17 Galgibaga bypass: HC takes suo motto cognizance
Following a report in the Times of India, the division bench of the Bombay High Court at Goa took suo moto cognizance of the proposed bypass road for NH 17 involving the construction of the twin bridges at Galgibaga and Talpona as it could adversely affect the turtle nesting sites here and the construction is within the purview of Coastal Regulation Zone. The 45-metre width land for the road stretch from char Rasta to Mashem was acquired years back -- incidentally with a compensation of a ridiculous Rs. 3 per square metre. The approach road on the south end of Galgibaga River is already completed with massive embankments that have drastically altered the natural flow of water. Goa State Coastal Zone Management Authority has in a letter dated 26th April 2010 directed the Public Works Department to stop work on the bypass road. It is learnt that the necessary prior clearance under the CRZ Notification of 1991 was not obtained by the government in this regard. Nor was the Ministry of Environment and Forest consulted before clearing the project.
[Goanet] Deccan Herald Interview
History or Hatchet job? During a dialog on this thread, some expressed difficulty in differentiating history-writing from doing a 'hatchet job'. I would encourage the reader(s) who expressed this difficulty, to study the following two books. The first book is history with much facts, analysis (cause and effect) and little opinion. The second book is a hatchet job with much unsubstantiated opinions intermixed with some facts and references. Western Civilizations - Their History and Their Culture by Edward M. Burns, Robert E. Lerner and Standish Meacham. Jesuits - A multibiography by Jean Lacouture. I hope writers of history texts or books can use the former as writing style in their own work. Likely multi-authored works are less likely to be the victims of a single author's bias, phobias (fear and hatred) or conflict of interest. Regards, GL
[Goanet] Sena tells non-Goan vendors in Mapusa market to pack off
Sena tells non-Goan vendors in Mapusa market to pack off Shiv Sena, Bardez, on Tuesday launched a drive against non-Goan vendors, who are selling their products in Mapusa market. Shiv Sena members entered Mapusa Municipal Council (MMC) market and directed non-Goan vendors to vacate the place. The members removed the goods of the vendors laid alongside the road in the municipal market and asked them to pack off. It may be recalled that in April, the delegation of All Goa Merchants Federation and Mapusa Merchants Association had called on MMC Chairperson Roopa Bhakta and had threatened to launch agitation if the council failed to take action against the vendors and hawkers.[H] COMMENT: Goenkars don't be surprised at all, if the populace start voting for the Shiv Sena. The Shiv Sena Goes where not only Angels fear to tread but Goa MLAs -- DEV BOREM KORUM Gabe Menezes.
Re: [Goanet] A Goan priest who gave his life to save that of
On 12 May 2010 09:47, Joao Barros-Pereira joaobarrospere...@gmail.comwrote: *A Goan priest who gave his life to save that of* *Tue May 11 15:18:06 PDT 2010* Yes we all should Salute Father Thomas. Joao adds: I'll join you all in praising the man. Reminds me of PWD Minister Churchill Alemao who also risked his life to save a Goan boy from drowning, but alas! I believe he has risked his life more than once. Anyone has any info about it ...? Best wishes, Joao COMMENT: The debonair and utterly, devastatingly handsome Churchill Alemao risks his life everyday; so many people want to destroy him.he visits Valankani frequently to seek protection. -- DEV BOREM KORUM Gabe Menezes.
[Goanet] Recent British elections and young leaders
It is heartening to note the rise of young leaders in UK, and more so after the current elections. Tony Blair was pretty young too, when he became the Prime Minister. David Cameron -43 - born 9 October 1966 - PM Conservatives Nick Clegg - 43 - born 7 January 1967 - Dy PM Liberal Democrats David Miliband - 44 - born 15 July 1965 -- might become the next leader of the Labour Party. Compare that with India and one sees that it has to be some veteran or any ageing person! The Congress Party it appears, wants it to be some Gandhi in power or any Gandhi loyalist. Of course, Manmohan Singh is a very capable PM and has been largely responsible for the turnaround in the economy in the 90s. He is constantly under the shadow of Sonia Gandhi though. I guess loyal Gandhi supporters would want Rahul Gandhi to be the next PM. He is young, but is he any good ? It is sad to note that Indira Gandhi never tried to groom any young leaders (non-Gandhi) to serve the country. She only groomed Sanjay Gandhi and then Rajive Gandhi. All those who remotely appeared to be a threat to any Gandhi, were systematically purged from influential positions within the party. Rajive Gandhi too acted similarly. Sadly, guys like Madhavrao Scindia and Rajesh Pilot perished in accidents. Any sort of a family hold on the affairs of a country does not augur well for any country. India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka have all seen family dynasties rule them for too long. And although UK provided the basis for these democracies, surprisingly, no families have dominated the British political scene. Naguesh Bhatcar sgbhat...@hotmail.com
Re: [Goanet] BORGES BAB POLL KADDPACHI TOYARI KORTA KAI?
Sod'deak Borges-bab apnnench manddlolea zallant sampoddleat, ani tantuntlean bhair sorpachi poll vatt polletat, punn tankam ti sampddon sampddona ani sampoddpachi-i na. Hantuntlean Borges-babak dekh kitem? Itlich: Fuddarak tannim, how many devils can dance on the head of a pin oxe torechea orthacheo 'scrupulous' gozali borounche poilim sat nhoi, sot'tor pavtti sat chintchem. Mog asum, Salu 2010/5/11 tomazinho cardozo tomazinho@gmail.com BORGES BAB POLL KADDPACHI TOYARI KORTA KAI? Mayache 4 tarkecho Borges baban dilolo zabab vachlo. Borges bab zhuzachem moidan soddun poll kaddunk sodta oxem mhaka dislem. Oxem dispak karonn mhunttlear Borges bab aplea zababan akhrek oxem mhunntta: “Hea prosnanchi zap mellttokoch amcheamni dusrea prosnank hat ghalunk zatolem.” Dusarea utramni tea proxnnanchi zap mellona zalear Borges bab dusrea proxnnank hat ghalina. Mhunnchem Borges bab poll kaddpachi toyari korta. Borges bab bore bhoxen zanna ki Tomazinho Cardozo tachea proxnnank zab diuncho na mhunn ani tantuntleantuch, Tomazinho-cher nib dovrun, apunn hi chorcha soddun jiv poddta thoim polltolom mhunn.Borges bab tuje lagim ‘khoddegantth’ puraver asat te vaprun tuje mud’de mandd dusreachea zababancher patyon ravonakai. Te tuka kednanch mellchena. ‘Sotachench zoit zatolem’ mhunn bob marpi amchea Borges babak dusreamnni dilolea zababancher patyon ravchem poddta mhunn mhaka tache churchure disonk laglea. Ani ek sang re Borges bab, tujea proxnnank hanvem zabab diupak tum konn? Ek Police Inspector? vo Ek Nitidar? Zanna za, zache lagim bhasabaxent vantto ghevpak xokti asa to aplea svothachea puraveancher adharun mud’de mandtta dusreachea zababancher patyon nhoi. Torui punn hanvem zo sorgest Pri. Freddy hanem soi kelolo puravo dila, tacher tujea sogllea proxnnacheo zapo asat. Teo sodun kadd mure papia? Tuvem tea puraveak lagon mhojer ‘forgery’-cho arop ghatlai. Tuven kedeai vhoddlea tallean ti ‘forgery’ mhunnon bob marli zalear ti ‘forgery’ zaina. DKA-chea ‘Emblem’-acher sthapnneche voros 1989 asa mhunn ti ‘forgery’ zaina. Ghoddlolea ghoddneanchem ‘interpretation’ korun ek ghoddnnent asloli soi ‘forgery’ zaina. Ti ‘forgery’ zatoli zalear tuven tea purvear asa ti soi sorgest Pri. Freddy-chi nhoi mhunn purave diunk zai. Apunn “khoddegantth’ puravekar mhunn soglleak fottaxi martai zalear ‘khoddegantth’ sodduch zata zalear ek ‘oskot’ tori puravo di zache vorvim tea kallaili Pri. Freddy-chi soi ani hanvem dilea ti soi veg-veglleo asat mhunn provar zaundi. Hem tuka anik ek avhan asa. Tum, profosor zalolea karannan ‘forgery’-che purave koxe haddtat ti tuka khobor astoli mhunn somzotam. To poriant tuvem mhojer ghatlolo ‘forgery’-cho arop ek poki fottas asa mhunttlear lottkem zanvchena. Are papia mhojea adlea zababan DKA-chea ‘Emblem’-acher sthapnnechem voros ‘1989’ koxem ani kiteak ailam tem spoxtt kelam mure? Sarkem vachun polle ani jem kitem boroilam tem sarkem disona zalear dusrea konnai lagim vachun ghe! Fatlea disamni hanvem tujeo sat fotti vachpeanche nodrek haddlea. Tuvem bogllantam ghatleant tache purave di mhunn tuka avhan kelam. Azun tuvem ek poriant puravo diunk naim. Zalear sotachem zoit koxem zatolem re mhojea ixtta? “Khoddegantth” mhunnttat te purave khoim gele re papia? Sotachem nib gheun fottichem zoit korunk tum kitloi vavurloi zalear toxem ghoddcheak ami kednanch diunchena. Tomazinho Cardozo Candolim, Goy
[Goanet] ... And now Panchayat NOC for Golf Course at Talpona
With the Poinguinim Panchayat it’s not the Congress or the BJP, it’s about two self-centred leaders – Janardhan Bhandhari Satish Painginkar. The other *panchas* in the panchayat are either illiterate or semi-literate or plain ignorant lambs to the slaughter. Beyond scores of other unquestioned sins, these two are out to sell everything worth a cent or something beyond all labels of value for a convenient price tag. It’s just politics of convenience in a world blinded by the materialistic haze. The Poinguinim Panchayat cupboards hold nothing but skeletons of innumerable scandals. The Talathi and the Secretary are part of the brigade driven by unchecked greed. Well a CBI probe or even a few applications under RTI with due follow up should see the skeletons kicking out with some incredible stories. Powered by the anything-goes attitude, now the Poinguinim Panchayat has granted provisional NOC to Monark Private Limited a Delhi-based company to set up a golf course at Talpona. (Never mind the 9-hole golf course just across the Tapona river). Ironically, after granting the provisional NOC they are together quoted as saying along with Damodar Shenvi that if the big companies are beyond the regulations of CRZ then why not allow the locals too to set up their business within the CRZ zone. This same Damodar Shenvi has the audacity to make public comments after accepting donation from the Delhi guys – ostensibly for the Devalay. The bigger irony is that they continue to fool the people and have their way. For a project like a golf course with far-reaching implications the panchayat or rather Janardhan and Satish did not see the need for an otherwise mandatory Gram Sabha. They just satisfied themselves and said it was OK and looks like it IS the final word. The local panch Caetan Barreto at Galgibaga is quoted as having said that the golf course will mean a livelihood for many locals. On asked for confirmation of his views he flatly denies it. It is learnt that Janardhan and Satish travelled to New Delhi very recently. One can only speculate that it was not a mere jaunt or some type of honeymoon for the two. At Talpona, where illegal constructions are cropping like wild vegetation in the monsoons, work to set up another star resort are afoot with one Virendra Mohan Trehan and Hirachand Kavalchand Bafna having bought about 4,20,000 sq metres of thick natural forests under survey No 189/1. Besides one Jagdish P Khanna has also bought 29,585 square metres of forest land under survey No 189/1-B. It is also interesting to note that the communidade of Poinguinim has only 30,450 sq metres of land here under survey No 133/1 and 134/1 while 1,12,925 sq metres land here is shown against the name of six local people under survey Nos 131, 131/2, 156/0 and 157. “How did large chunks of this erstwhile communidade land get transferred to private interests?” asks an elderly resident of Talpona. Tony Martin
[Goanet] Goa news for May 13, 2010
Goa News from Google News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** Arshad earns approval for apology for smoking in public - Mid-Day ayAs reported by Hitlist, a few days ago Arshad Warsi was seen smoking on the Chowgule College campus in Madgaon in Goa, and a complaint was registered ... http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=Rsa=Turl=http://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/2010/may/120510-Arshad-Warsi-Chowgule-College-smoking-NOTE.htmusg=AFQjCNExfzFxy4Gf9dYJc1txXS8sbxgXjg *** Naxalite from Orissa arrested in Goa - All India Today olice-asked-to-check-if-naxals-using-state-as-a-shelter/541056/H1-Article1-541020.aspxusg=AFQjCNE2VmLili2bg3AjPMlAmNIEi2lQcgGoa police asked to check if naxals using state as a shelter http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=Rsa=Turl=http://www.allindiatoday.com/7338/naxalite-from-orissa-arrested-in-goausg=AFQjCNHYWDiJAU2fdE5FBHe-PLdMRkVqpw *** Wanted Ukrainian fugitive held - Times of India mes of India... wanted by the US justice department in several cases of credit card fraud, was arrested by the CBI after he landed in Delhi from Goa early this week. ... http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=Rsa=Turl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/India/Wanted-Ukrainian-fugitive-held/articleshow/5922589.cmsusg=AFQjCNHO-ffQFLOFHvB83HuI3r_r9Uf0EA *** Drug mafia-police nexus: 'Probing Goa politician' - Zee News olice nexus case, Goa Police have started investigation on the role of a politician ... http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=Rsa=Turl=http://www.zeenews.com/news626244.htmlusg=AFQjCNEnxdE9epxox-2-spWRfouILo7ufA *** Goa court postpones verdict in Russian girl rape case - Indian Express ourt-postpones-verdict-in-Russian-girl-rape-caseusg=AFQjCNGRp2ThSDLJbcdHEeXB-_kdLAxcbAGoa court postpones verdict in Russian girl rape case http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=Rsa=Turl=http://www.indianexpress.com/news/goa-court-postpones-verdict-in-russian-girl-rape-case/617903/usg=AFQjCNFd65Mi8x-N-DLXtnpokbkzVGstqQ *** Scandal in Goa as Israeli drug dealer boasts of police corruption on YouTube - Times Online mes OnlineWhen Yaniv Banaim, an Israeli drugs dealer working in the western Indian state of Goa, boasted to a pneumatic Swedish blonde of how he regularly received ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=Rsa=Turl=http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/asia/article7123859.eceusg=AFQjCNGIsSJ4TSFrqXKJ9hOgGLfXlDYICQ *** HC takes up Galgibaga turtles' cause - Times of India mes of IndiaPANAJI: The high court of Bombay at Goa has suo motu taken up TOI's April 23 report 'Crawling bypass threatens turtle haven' as a PIL after taking ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=Rsa=Turl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/HC-takes-up-Galgibaga-turtles-cause/articleshow/5923757.cmsusg=AFQjCNFb-1vAFmxM5g0G7anvda7fLNdXMA *** Goa Police To Send Seized Drugs For Forensic Test - Outlook tlookGoa Police will send the stock of drugs seized in the past one decade for forensic test to Hyderabad within the next couple of days, police sources said ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=Rsa=Turl=http://news.outlookindia.com/item.aspx?681869usg=AFQjCNGsz2pgra3zMMOrl8BzpuY8jW1g1g *** Sesa Goa looking strong; SAIL good short selling stock - Economic Times onomic TimesET Now caught up with Deepak Mohoni, Director, trendwatchindia.com, to get his views on the outlook of Sesa Goa, SAIL and Indian Hotels. ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=Rsa=Turl=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/stocks/views/recommendations/Sesa-Goa-looking-strong-SAIL-good-short-selling-stock/articleshow/5920419.cmsusg=AFQjCNF3vhCooT3NnTqn-ibqko2Ytzv8bA *** 'If below Rs 385, Sesa Goa can touch Rs 368' - Economic Times yTTU8f5__CEMand more » http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=Rsa=Turl=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/stocks/views/recommendations/If-below-Rs-385-Sesa-Goa-can-touch-Rs-368/articleshow/5920640.cmsusg=AFQjCNFnKLnlFa0UIDQX02EHCfd3ZKJvdQ Compiled by Goanet News Service http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php
[Goanet] GOANS AND ANGLO INDIANS: AN ESSAY,,Nagendra Rao
This could spark off some debate: http://home.alphalink.com.au/~agilbert/goans1.html
Re: [Goanet] Tiatr in Canada
Agnelo--Don't be reticent in advising the Goanet audience that you were declared the overwhelming winner in the 'Goan Idol' songster contest held on Manorhaven Beach contest held in Long Island, NY in 2005! I think your link with Jr. Menezes should be an opportunity for the Canadiens to sample your talent -- it would certainly be more than worth it.Good wishes for your continued success!Chris- Original Message -From: Agnelo Fernandes Date: Friday, May 7, 2010 5:01 amSubject: [Goanet] Tiatr in CanadaTo: goanet@lists.goanet.org Dear Members Tiatr to be held in Canada named Dukh meaning Sorrow. This will be my debut Tiatr for singing and also acting. Yes you read it right -ACTING as well. Please encourage your friends and families in Canada to attend this Tiatr. Best Wishes Agnelo
[Goanet] StyleSpeak: THE FRUIT OF THE LAND
StyleSpeak: THE FRUIT OF THE LAND By Wendell Rodricks They arrived one morning, silently, near my regular breakfast fare of warm water, fruit, oats and green tea. In the pale morning light, they glowed burgundy red. Freshly washed. Freshly plucked. For a brief few seconds, I went through the fog of youth to identify them. What were these jewels in the bowl? Ignoring the breakfast, I pick up one of the fruit. Smaller than a kokum, almost like a cherry. A thorn at the bottom. A wondrous sweet sour taste, the pulp segued to a few pips. Instant recall.Jagmas (Zomgam). We used to pick them on the Colvale hills. Remember gently rolling them in our palms to sweeten them. Suddenly I was eight years old again. Each March and April, we were on the hills. Word-of-mouth maps in our heads showed the way to the wild fruits. In the Camurlim valley were three Zambllam (jambool) trees. We would scamper up like monkeys and within minutes collect bags full of the purple treasure. We would proudly drag the bags to Xennoi Vaddo and devour the zambllams; drizzled with salt. The seeds were dried and ground to a powder (used as an ancient cure for diabetes). Early in the season, little cream berries (churnam) appear on the hills. Their creamy nectar has a very subtle flavour. Like a custard apple. There were also little red berries (poddkovam) with similar creamy centers. They are like polished, miniature, red apples. But from all the fruit, the best are the humble kanttam (carvandah). How we treasured those! We pick the raw green kanttam to make pickle. They ooze a sticky, white sap when plucked from the shrubs. I keep track of the kanttam bushes and watch as they go from apple green to plum black. Some kanttam have red flesh. Others white. We would play guessing games. Cock or bull? Cock was red flesh. Guessing correct ensured a fruit gleaned from the opponents stash. Loosing meant a mock, tearful farewell from one's bounty. The kanttam were carried home in large leaves fashioned into cones by threading with a dry stalk from the hillside. During this season, kokum trees would also bear fruit. We were permitted to eat a few; most were dried in the sun to flavour the monsoon curries. The kokum trees are beautiful to behold, with their shady branches and elegant leaves. The prettiest sight though is cashew trees in April. Like Christmas tree baubles in yellow, orange and red, the trees also offer us their tender kernels in March...to make tender cashewnut caldeen. Living in a village, one quickly learns the road map to fruit bearing trees. Some are in public places...the bora tree on the way to my studio, the beddsam (small jambool) tree on the way to the Colvale church, the kanttam bushes on the hills and the teflam bushes beyond Mrs. Lobo's boundary wall. Some fruit treasures lie in private gardens. I am amused when people from Tivim arrive at our Colvale doorstep to buy our mankurada mangoes. Such is the fame of their sweet, heavenly perfumed flesh. The demand is only for the mankuradas from that tree on the left of the entrance. Sadly that tree is barren this year. Two unseasonal rains in January and February ensured that the blooms met a watery death. The wise two hundred year old tree actually bloomed a second time after the first washout. Then wisely decided to teach us a global warming lesson by not flowering after the second rain. In fact, we have a dismal mango crop this year. There must be no more than a dozen fruit bearing mango trees in all of Colvale this year. One happens to be on the way to my studio. The other is in the Southern corner of our garden. An old tree with perfect Monserrate mango fruit. My mother uses these robustly-flavoured-but-not-sweet mangoes to make mangad jam. I know we are blessed living in our Goan villages when my godson Arhan stayed with us over Easter week with his glam mum Malaika Arora Khan. Over breakfast with garden papayas, he looked heavenward and asked if he could have coconut water from one of the dozen trees in the garden. Within minutes, three fresh tender coconuts appeared on the breakfast table. When I purchased the house in Colvale from the Braganzas, we inherited an orchard with every variety of mango. Ten varieties in all. A rare Alphonso. Gigantic Appos. Red Malges. Perfumed Monserrates. Delicious Mankuradas. Late ripening Fernandes. One Pairee. One sucking mango. And many grafted varieties of all of the above. Also in the garden are the sour beembli, lime, chickoo, custard apple, jackfruit and guava. The latter attracts parrots; but more often, fruit bats. The most majestic of all is the Adao(Adams apple) tree. It's tall, straight trunk was prized to make boat masts in the old days. Today they bestow on us dozens of Adao fruit which look, and taste, like dates. To the lot, my mother (the constant gardener) advised me to plant mulberry shrubs and love apples. The mulberry’s, as Mom predicted,
[Goanet] Dalitising the Romank script of Konknni ?
Konkani Literature in Roman Script – A Brief History To commemorate the 156th birth anniversary of Msgr Sebastiao Rudolfo Dalgado, the great son of Goa and a scholar of international repute, Dalgado Konkani Akademi (DKA) released the much awaited scholarly book, Konkani Literature in Roman Script – A Brief History written by eminent Konknni stalwart late Prof. Dr. Olivinho Gomes, at the hands of Vinayak Naik, editor of ‘Goa Today’ at a special function organized by DKA on 8th May, 2010 at Kala Academy’s Black Box, Panaji. Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Vinayak Naik said that the late Prof. Dr. Olivinho Gomes was the extraordinary Konknni person. The profoundity of his knowledge of every aspect o Konknni language was simply incomparable. He was the ultimate in the field of Konknni language and literature, Mr. Vinayak commented. Mrs. Eslinda Gomes, wife of late Prof. Dr. Gomes was the special invitee. Mr. Vinayak did not hesitated to take a potshot at the script controversy of Konknni. He said that he is entirely in agreement with all those who suggest that one script and one language could be the norm, but in some cases like that of Konknni making an exception is a must. “By that I mean, more than one script should be unhesitatingly permitted. Those who think that if Konknni is allowed to write in multiple scripts will affect the language are all wrong. Konknni will not be a unique case of one language and multiple scripts. Because there are already so many other languages written in two or three scripts, and they are flourishing. Therefore, the argument of the Devnagari script votaries that Konknni will make way for partition if Romi script is given recognition has absolutely no foundation.” He further said that actually by refusing to give Romi script its rightful place under the sun, the Devnagari script adherer are unwittingly contributing eventually towards the doom of Konknni and that would be very tragic indeed. A writer is a writer regardless in which script he writes. It does not make him inferior if he writes in Romi script. What is important is his thoughts and not the script, Mr. Vinayak said. He further said that it pains to see that the advocates of Devnagari script talk about setting time frame to Romi script writers to change over to Devnagari script. This type of thinking is not very much different from the time bound resolution policy of Government of India for the dalits. If this view is accepted of Devnagari votaries then it will mean dalitising the Roman script of Konknni. Mr. Vinayak Naik expressed the need for harmony between both the scripts of Konknni and also to officially accommodate the Roman script in Official Language Act. President of Tiatr Academy of Goa (TAG) and former Speaker of Legislative Assembly Mr. Tomazinho Cardozo spoke on the book and said that the book covers the literary works printed right from 1556, when the first printing press came to Goa. The president of DKA, Mr. Premanand A. Lotlikar presided over the function. He said that the Konkani Literature in Roman Script – A Brief History written late Prof. Dr. Olivinho Gomes will be translated in Konknni and will be released next year on 8th May, 2011. He also announced that DKA’s another important publication, the history of Konknni Novels is underway. DKA Secretary, Mr. Jose Salvador Fernandes proposed the vote of thanks. Mr. Walter Menezes welcomed the gathering and Mr. Daniel F. de Souza compered the function. Source: Dalgado Konknni Akademi
Re: [Goanet] ... And now Panchayat NOC for Golf Course at Talpona
The need of the hour, then, is the Gram Sabha 'Panel' System of fighting the Panchayat as well as the Municipal elections in the future with a consensus based Citizen's MANIFESTO in place. The advantage of this system of election is that: (1) You elect those who you want to elect and who are in total sync with the said MANIFESTO (2) Individuals like Janarsdhan Bhadhari and Satish Painginkar will never be elected, or, if elected, will be reduced to minority, or, work for the system if included in the 'panel' to the satisfaction of all, eliminating the total chronic unfriendly and hostile Panchayats Municipalities towards its masters and electors.. Cheers floriano from PPS to PPS 9890470896 www.goasu-raj.org - Original Message - From: tony martin tonymartin...@gmail.com To: goa...@goanet.org; gulf-go...@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, May 13, 2010 12:25 AM Subject: [Goanet] ... And now Panchayat NOC for Golf Course at Talpona With the Poinguinim Panchayat it’s not the Congress or the BJP, it’s about two self-centred leaders – Janardhan Bhandhari Satish Painginkar. The other *panchas* in the panchayat are either illiterate or semi-literate or plain ignorant lambs to the slaughter.
Re: [Goanet] Tiatr in Canada
Thank you so much Chris Vaz for appreciating showing confidence for my talent. I do not believe in self proclaiming and I want to treat every stage performance forgetting my previous success or ratings because I don't want that to get into my head :) I was a American Goan Idol just for one day or maybe for the year 2005 but now I have to start fresh again. I want to be an entertainer and deliver Konkani to the people around the world with the God gifted voice. Thank you so much for your good wishes and hope you can attend the Tiatr in Canada. I can promise you a very good entertainment evening. Mog Assum Agnelo -- From: chris...@optonline.net Sent: Wednesday, May 12, 2010 9:44 PM To: Goa's premiere mailing list, estb. 1994! goanet@lists.goanet.org Cc: goanet@lists.goanet.org Subject: Re: [Goanet] Tiatr in Canada Agnelo--Don't be reticent in advising the Goanet audience that you were declared the overwhelming winner in the 'Goan Idol' songster contest held on Manorhaven Beach contest held in Long Island, NY in 2005! I think your link with Jr. Menezes should be an opportunity for the Canadiens to sample your talent -- it would certainly be more than worth it.Good wishes for your continued success!Chris- Original Message -From: Agnelo Fernandes Date: Friday, May 7, 2010 5:01 amSubject: [Goanet] Tiatr in CanadaTo: goanet@lists.goanet.org Dear Members Tiatr to be held in Canada named Dukh meaning Sorrow. This will be my debut Tiatr for singing and also acting. Yes you read it right -ACTING as well. Please encourage your friends and families in Canada to attend this Tiatr. Best Wishes Agnelo
[Goanet] Press Note for kind favour of Publication - Re: Mapusa Bandh May 12, 2010
The Goa Su-Raj Party Congratulates and commends the Mapusa Merchant's Association for organizing a very Peaceful, Committed and Total Bandh of the Mapusa Municipal Market as well as the entire Mapusa City on 12 May 2010. The essence of such peaceful and self-imposed bandhs sends a very clear and un-ambiguous message to the 'Powers that Be' that the citizenry is frustrated in its functioning and that there is still scope for it to put its ears to the ground and listen to the pulse of the people. Any intelligent governance set-up will carefully evaluate the 'LOUD AND CLEAR' message that the citizenry of Mapusa has sent under the banner of the MAPUSA MERCHANT'S ASSOCIATION, various other NGOs including the potent 'MAPUSA NAGRIKANCHO EKVOTT' against implementing the notified 'MAPUSA-ODP-2011' as well as the irresponsible functioning of the MAPUSA MUNICIPAL COUNCIL and shake itself out of its complacent skin for once before it is too late. The publicly passed resolution at the 12 May Mapusa Market Public Meeting calls for the immediate scrapping of the Mapusa-ODP-2011 which has been graphically exposed as the cunning engineering of vested interests and therefore completely and unacceptably faulty despite tremendous efforts by the Mapusa citizenry to have it corrected and/or modified before its notification. As far as the functioning of the Mapusa Municipal Council is concerned it has taken the worst flak, including the non-existent, most basic and most essential inner-Market-street-lighting which leaves the Market in total darkness after the Market has closed shop for the day leaving much scope for nefarious activities to take place under the cover of total darkness. for Goa Su-Raj Party Sd/- Floriano Lobo Gen. Secretary/Spokesperson 9890470896 www.goasu-raj.org It is not ENOUGH that GOOD, HONEST citizens contest elections. It is not ENOUGH that GOOD, HONEST citizen-voters elect good, honest representatives. GOA urgently needs 'GOOD, HONEST, DISCIPLINED SYSTEM of GOVERNANCE'. Wherein, even a dishonest person is forced to be good, honest n disciplined, or to QUIT. Only through PPS can such 'good, honest n disciplined system of governance' be identified and accepted. PPS GOA =PEOPLE for POLITICAL SANITY = PEOPLE'S POWER SYSTEM for a date in 2012 Display the 'PPS' sticker on your vehicle today, to reject political madness
