[Goanet] Subject: Learning from history
Is this a ploy to get free publicity for his book, or NY Times is over Catholic Bashing? MD. Message: 3 Date: Thu, 13 May 2010 16:46:45 -0700 (PDT) From: Gilbert Lawrence gilbert2...@yahoo.com To: goa...@goanet.org Subject: [Goanet] Learning from history Message-ID: 113520.13769...@web46013.mail.sp1.yahoo.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 Afghanistan revisited? An interesting account from old by a familiar author (familiar to Indians and Goans)? WILLIAM DALRYMPLE, recently published in NY Times http://www.nytimes.com/2010/05/09/opinion/09dalrymple.html?emc=eta1 Regards, GL
Re: [Goanet] Just another thought
Godfrey, my dear, When Goa's own Home minister brushes off the drug scene in Goa as just the media hype, it is not for nothing. He knows very well that Goans are stupid and that come what may, he will be in the driving seat after the next elections also and much thereafter. He also knows very well that the two legged white ants who eat the seized drugs away cannot be harmed, media hype or no media hype. After all he is the SIR to the two legged white ants in police uniforms. Ain't he??? Re: Mandovi being the septic tank for one and all does not come as a surprise. God created fish. But why did God have to create only Japanese? who love their fish? Couldn't he make the whole human race Japanese? Probably there was the problem of colouring the Japanese. Where as the Japanese do not allow even a drop of oil in their territorial waters because of their love for 'sushi', we indians.er sorry.. Goans .. wouldn't mind the shit-mixed-fish curry. If we did, then there would be controls. But then we in Goa have left these things to be decided by SONIA GANDHI and not bonafide Goans. Hopefully you are not too busy with your own affairs not to hold a lit match-stick to the Goan's tail in the hope that they will not remain between their legs for long. :-)) floriano from PPS to PPS 9890470896 www.goasu-raj.org - Original Message - From: Godfrey Pereira To: Floriano Lobo Sent: Friday, May 14, 2010 2:08 AM Subject: Just another thought Just read this headline last week. Scandal in Goa as Israeli drug dealer boasts of police corruption on YouTube You can bet your last Pao that behind the corrupt police are corrupt politicians. It is an official, state sponsored criminal Chain Gang. When one moves the other has to, otherwise there are Operational Problems that will hamper the gears of a well oiled machine. The Russians too are involved with the drug running. The Police know this, the politicians know this and many, many Goans know this. So... Soosaygadh my friends, stay Soosaygadh. A report recently stated: All cruise boats plying on the river Mandovi are disposing sewage waste directly into the river as they do not have any facility to treat it, Goa State Pollution Control Board (GSPCB) sources said on Wednesday. They have been dumping RAW SEWAGE directly into The Mandovi river for the last twenty years. Sweet Mother Of Saint Francis Xavier! How was your Fish Curry Last night? Soo-say-gadh my friends Soo-say-gadh. Slow and Easy. A Counter argument to this is: Why are you slandering us poor Goans. This happens all over India. Maybe., but Goa is a Paradise that is not lost yet. And the Goans once awakened, can and will do something about it. I hope... Please Note: They are raping your hills, savaging your water resources, literally throwing shit into your rivers, polluting your beaches, running drugs openly in your cities and putting up signs in your Cities that bar you, as an Indian, from entering that establishment. How much deeper do they need to grind your nutless groin down in the dirt till you feel the burning shame in your soul; of being violated, again and again and again! It is better to die on your feet, than to live on your knees.Emiliano Zapata said that. All Zapata was saying was: Please stand up. You do not have to do anything else. Just stand up and they will know that you will not take it anymore. They cannot see you if you continue to Crawl. If you live in Goa, and you are still part of the nutless silent majority, just one more thought. The next time you eat Fish Curry and Rice, think about The Mandovi River. Now go ahead, enjoy your meal-IN SILENCE! It's The Old Goan Way. Godfrey NY-USA
[Goanet] Russel Peters...
I came across the humour of Russel Peters online: Russel Peters: Indian versus Chinese http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZtbyVFLl_7UNR=1 Russell Dominic Peters[3] (born September 29, 1970)[4] is a Canadian stand-up comic and actor. Russell Peters was born in Toronto, Ontario to Eric and Maureen Peters, and raised in Brampton. He is of Anglo-Indian descent. His father was born in Bombay, India and worked as a federal meat inspector and his mother was born in Calcutta, India. He has an elder brother named Clayton who was also born in Calcutta.[5] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russel_Peters And was wondering if there are any other popular comedians of Goan (or East India/Mangalorean) descent popular in North America or other parts of the diaspora world. Tks, FN Frederick Noronha +91-9822122436 +91-832-2409490
[Goanet] Black Legend ... spill over
Frederic Noronha has from time to time referred to the Black Legend (which is the traditional disparaging of Spain) by English writers. This is a well defined concept of Hispanophobia. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_Legend Those familiar with the English literature likely see it often in overt and covert ways. Yet many Goans may not know about French historical animosity towards Spain? And of course there is the Portuguese historical animosity towards Spain; who had occupied their country at one time; and later fought battles with each other in Europe and South America directly or via proxies. Caught up in this European conflicts were distant third parties including Goa. Many Goans know how Goa was the victim of the quarrels the Dutch and later the British had with Portugal. The European conflicts appear to persist TODAY not in military terms but in the literary and history reporting. Recently the French animosity to anything perceived Spanish was apparent to me. One such Spanish organization that may be a victim of French antagonism are the Jesuits, whose founders were predominantly Spanish. For an in-depth reading and feeling of the French animosity read the book by Le Monde's correspondent Jean Lacouture: Jesuits - A multibiography. Goans readers seeking an added view of history will get a good feel of the Portuguese-Jesuit political dynamics in South America; which led to the expulsion of the Jesuits from Portugal and its colonies, including Goa. These rivalries among European neighboring countries are not dissimilar to the rivalries and historical animosities of India, Pakistan and China; which spill over into perceptions and writings of the modern day. Regards, GL
[Goanet] Churchill Bros lose in Kuwait, win hearts of Goans
AFC CUP KNOCK-OUT ROUND Churchill Bros lose in Kuwait, win hearts of Goans :::Gasper Crasto for www.goa-world.com/::: Referees decision on points of fact connected with the play shall be final! says Law 5 of the Soccer Rules. The rule proved a matrix of judgment at Qadsiya Stadium on 12th May 2010. Churchill Brothers played their hearts out, but could not get the equalizer, falling 2-1 to Qadsiya in the AFC Cup knockout round played at Qadsiya stadium, Kuwait. The Kuwaitis displayed their passing demonstration with some trademark ball control and took the lead from a cross and increased it with a classic header off a set piece from the right wing. Qadsiya led 2-0 at half time with goals scored through headers by Ahmed in 33rd minute and Hamed in the 42nd. Churchill Brothers goalkeeper Arindam (under astute guidance of goalkeeping coach Teotonio, former Bombay Central Bank goalkeeper from Navelim) was a hero in the game saving the team from sure goals atleast on five occasions while Kalu and Felix proved why they are the most sought after players in the Indian arena. The Nigerians ran tirelessly throughout and matched the Kuwaitis from muscle to shin. Nascimento too was super while little substitute Jason created ripples in the last quarter of play. After cutting the deficit to one off a 'splendid' goal by captain Odafa, the Goans pressed hard to equalize in the last quarter but Qadsiya defended like Inter Milan against Barcelona – with almost their entire team. Churchill really played well. The collective effort was pretty solid. It was nice to see them push especially towards the end. Infact the whole match, they had the ability to move the ball forward, get players running off it, creating some opportunities. But, if there is one thing that Goans love as much as football, it's talking about it afterwards. Much post-match discussion among friends is about the referee's decisions. It always makes for lively debates. After falling behind 2-0 in the 40th minute, Churchill Brothers had scored a hard earned goal just before the breather off a header by Odafa. The assistant referee pointed for the goal, with the whole Goan army of supporters including Churchill Brothers players celebrating. But only the referee had seen 'foul' which the majority of spectators (mostly Goans, perhaps far more than the Kuwaitis) did not. Was the referee favoring the home team? Herald says: the referee surprisingly ruled it as off side, and denied the goal. First, it can never be a off-side as interpreted by media and television. It was a foul. Odafa allegedly pushed the defender before heading. How could it happen? How can the referee give a foul. Well, referees are aware that their decisions are scrutinized in post match video reviews and evaluations by the Referees panel and Technical committee. Any inevitable blunder or a conspiracy on their part would mean that their last match would be their 'final' match of their life at this level. The decision however sure raised a question and the debate about the need for video replays, like in cricket, will not go away. The governing bodies wish it would, but with every incorrect call, the clamor grows stronger. Video replays can currently be used only to issue charges against players and referees but only once a match has finished. It is a debate that divides opinion, but football worldwide is against its use during games. How nice it would be if it had been used at the Churchill Brothers – Qadsiya match. Everyone would be at peace, the poor referee would not be crucified. For years the game has been built around respect for the referee and a general understanding that his decision is final. But if the referee makes a mistake often in a match, there is a significant chance that respect among the players for the referee would decrease, leading to other problems such as dissent towards the official which is understood of Odafa receiving a yellow during the interval break. However, the debate will continue to rage. The beauty of the sport is that even if a video replay is showed (and the screens were available in Kuwait), people will still disagree. For lovers of football who thronged Qadsiya to support the Goan team, a victory for Churchill Brothers in Kuwait would mean bigger than Churchill going to win the AFC Cup. Not because it was Churchill Brothers. Not because it was a Indian team. Because it was a Goan team. Every Goan in the crowd wished to see Goa win. A victory for Goa is a victory for India ofcourse. Whatever may be the post-match outbursts by Shri Churchill Alemao against the Bahraini referees, whatever Jovito Lopes had to write in Herald about biased refereeing', it will hold no water with the powerful A.F.C. And for sure it can't reach even the lowest rung of FIFA (The guys are too busy with the World Cup right now). We must all agree sportingly that the best team won, and be happy for a great footballing display by
[Goanet] Daily Grook #698
DAILY GROOK #698 = SHAM GLAM = by Francis Rodrigues they sing and gambol the moody irish folk, for like their symbol 'tis just a shamrock! *GREAT ALL-OCCASION GIFT* 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 _ MSN Dating: Find someone special. Start now. http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9729707
[Goanet] Talking Photos - Welcome to GMC, Bambolim (New Block)
Welcome to GMC, Bambolim (New Block) Goa Medical College and Hospital. Entrance – Main Gate http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk25/4494853452/sizes/l/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk20/3936914076/sizes/l/ Exit http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk25/4494854448/sizes/l/ inside /complex http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk25/4494211991/sizes/l/ Nescafe point http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk25/4494210671/sizes/l/ 450 bedded ward block recently thrown open (Jan 2009) http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk25/4494209107/sizes/l/ this one http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk25/4494848404/sizes/l/ Yatri Niwas or Guest house (next to new block) Rs.150 dormitory and Rs.500 per room http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk25/4494207215/sizes/l/ inside block – direction to Kid’s ward http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk24/4464881589/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] Water diviner...
A friend sent in this query today... any tips? FN Original Message Subject: Urgently require contact for a Water diviner Dear Rico, Would you know any persons who would do or have leads to contact a Water Diviner? -- - May 2010| Frederick Noronha +91-9822122436 Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa| +91-832-2409490 fn at goa-india.org 1| -- 2 3 4 5 6 7 8| 9 10 11 12 13 14 15| PIX: http://photosfromgoa.notlong.com 16 17 18 19 20 21 22| BKS: http://tiny.cc/goa1556 23 24 25 26 27 28 29| BLOG:http://fredericknoronha.wordpress.com 30 31 | -
[Goanet] A Passage to America
This is a book review which I wrote some time back but forgot to send to the Goan mailing lists. Augusto A Passage to America: A Review of Tony D'Souza's THE KONKANS 308 pp. Port Obello Books, 2007. (Indian edition: Rupa, New Delhi, 2008. Rs 295/=) The Konkans are a fictitious Indian Roman Catholic community from the west coast of India. Tony D'Souza concocts them from myths and legends about Indians in general, and Catholic Goans and Mangaloreans in particular. There is enough fact about India woven into this portrayal for an outsider not to notice that they are fictional. D'Souza's Konkans differ from other Indians. How? Well - through their Christian religion and the meat it allowed them to eat ... The Americans ate turkey, the Mexicans ate pinatas. and the Konkans cooked dukrajemas pork curry and sang 'E puri kon achi'. The Konkans are made out to be a charming bunch of canny, lower middle class, village bumpkin types, who he implausibly calls, the Jews of India. When they are not drinking or chasing women they'll be found singing their national anthem called E puri kon achi?. Incidentally the phrase E puri kon achi? which recurs through the book comes from 'Galen Sakhali Sonyachi' a drinking song of another Indian Catholic community – the East Indians. The novel seems not particularly well researched. For instance, St. Francis Xavier is called the man who had brought ... the roots of Konkani ... to the western coast of India... And D'Souza's 'Acknowledgements' say he is heavily indebted to a forged article, published in the name of historian Dr. T.R. de Souza's, entitled 'Details of the Goan Inquisition'. This is found on a right wing Hindu website which often attacks Christians in India. It could be argued the mistakes come from the book's narrator, Francisco D'Sai, who recalls the story of his family when he was an innocent boy. But it is rather difficult to separate the voices of the author from the narrator. In fact the biographical sketches of D'Souza the author, seem to have a remarkable resemblance to D'Sai, the narrator. Still, the novel is well worth reading. It offers amusement and insight into the experiences of emigration. It tells of how a white American Peace Corps volunteer named Denise falls in love and marries a Konkan named Lawrence D'Sai from Chikmagalur in Karnataka. Denise's desire to have a cosy Indian family in reaction against her dreadful early American family experiences fuels her love. But unknown to her, this 'love affair' is carefully stage-managed by Lawrence's father, who sees Denise as the passport for his sons to emigrate to America where they could escape from the bleak Indian economic scenario of the '60's. After her marriage, Denise is coerced to emigrate, by her husband's family much against her wishes. Once in America, Lawrence tries to realise the American dream of success, fame and wealth through thrift and hard work. He does succeed in some ways, although he never is completely accepted by upper class white America. He frequently gets passed over for promotions; and is rejected by the golf club where he so much yearns to be a member. He takes satisfaction in small successes and drowns his disappointments in drink. Earlier, his family obliges him to take his brothers Sam and Lesley to America. His India-loving wife Denise, readily sponsors them. The novel examines both how India greets the American Denise, and how different classes of Americans treat the Indians. There are lots of little gems of stories that are told in the sub-plots of this encounter between cultures. The unpleasant attentions that white females encounter from men in India are sensitively described by D'Souza. A real treat is the first chapter, 'The Pig', where the recently arrived brothers of Lawrence D'Sai decide to celebrate the feast of St. Francis Xavier by making 'dukrajemas' in their traditional way - by acquiring and slaughtering a live pig - although they have no clue as to how to go about it. The results are hilarious. Lawrence's brother Sam, is the most interesting character in the book. He is the one whom Denise will turn to, in her search for the India that enchanted her during her sojourn there, even as her husband is lost transforming himself into the typical American. The episodes where Sam has an affair with Denise; and later his true love Gladys, a black American woman who he ditches because of family pressure, to marry Asha, a Konkan girl from India, are the most interesting in the book. They expose how the Konkans who are racially discriminated against in America, will themselves discriminate against their perceived inferiors. Tony D'Souza mines his childhood memories to tell the story of a mixed race American boy's attempt to understand his parents' cultures. His observations are coloured by the conflicting stories told to him by his relatives. The book shows how the same story can change when the point of view is altered; and it shows how culture becomes
[Goanet] This Postal letter Box has two openings
This Post letter Box has two openings the top opening can also take in rain water.. http://www.flickr.com/photos/dirtypanjim4/4606896661/ The same box last year (about 9 months ago) http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk20/3735787517/ 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] Another feather in the cap for GBA
This was reported in Oherald today. Goans should be grateful to their upright, honest and sincere Chief Minister who will promise anything to save Goa. Should the GBA now disband and apologise to the people of Goa for this fraud perpetrated on them or should they pretend to act and threaten Digu who by now knows that GBA can bark but not bite ? http://www.oheraldo.in/news/Local%20News/Where-are-your-promises-CM-questions-GBA/36856.html Anil Desai
Re: [Goanet] Black Legend ... spill over
Gilbert Lawrence wrote: Frederic Noronha has from time to time referred to the Black Legend (which is the traditional disparaging of Spain) by English writers. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_Legend Premanand Lotlikar... taking up the Romi (Konkani) cause http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nTVajaQfqXI http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P9vr0lnEjk8 Btw, a couple of videos above, excerpts from a speech by Premanand Lotlikar, who complains in passing about the Black Legend (Inquisition disti podd'ta) and its impact on the debate in today's Goa. This speech was at the recent release of the late Dr Olivinho Gomes' book on FN
[Goanet] Jaago Re Jairam Ramesh
Hi, The Dhamra port in Orissa is not only threatening the Olive Ridley sea turtles, it is also being constructed on forest land without permission from the Central government. Based on letters issued by its own officials, a case was filed against the Ministry of Environment and Forest and the Orissa government in October last year for violating the Forest Conservation Act, 1980. Till now neither have filed a response before the Supreme Courtâs Central Empowered Committee. Greenpeace is taking a petition asking environment minister Jairam Ramesh to take a stand and the violation of the Forest Conservation Act. I have already signed this petition. You can also sign it and ensure that Jairam Ramesh takes necessary action. www.greenpeace.in/turtle/sign-the-petition2/ Thanks!
Re: [Goanet] Russel Peters...
Russell Peters has been famous in North America for the past 4 or 5 years. A lot of his shows could previously be downloaded from the web. Not everybody in the Indian community likes his style of comedy though. Of course, one has to be broad-minded about his self-deprecating humour, lot of which borders on reality and about things going on in a typical Indian household! Naguesh Bhatcar sgbhat...@hotmail.com From: f...@goa-india.org Date: Fri, 14 May 2010 15:04:14 +0530 To: goanet@lists.goanet.org Subject: [Goanet] Russel Peters... I came across the humour of Russel Peters online: Russel Peters: Indian versus Chinese http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZtbyVFLl_7UNR=1 Russell Dominic Peters[3] (born September 29, 1970)[4] is a Canadian And was wondering if there are any other popular comedians of Goan (or East India/Mangalorean) descent popular in North America or other parts of the diaspora world. Tks, FN
[Goanet] The physical toll of loneliness | Booster Shots | Los Angeles Times
Lonely?? It can take its toll. LA Times C http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/booster_shots/2010/03/the-physical-toll-of-loneliness.html
Re: [Goanet] Water diviner...
On 15 May 2010 11:07, Frederick Noronha f...@goa-india.org wrote: A friend sent in this query today... any tips? FN Original Message Subject: Urgently require contact for a Water diviner Dear Rico, Would you know any persons who would do or have leads to contact a Water Diviner? RESPONSE : Rico why don't you give it a try? here's how to go about it - more on You Tube... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W95J85E7DNUfeature=related DEV BOREM KORUM Gabe Menezes.
[Goanet] Crucial Meeting alert - 17 May 2010 - 0930 a.m. - Blue Berry Hill - Verna [Airport Road]- Goa
ALERT: THE VILLAGE GROUPS OF GOA DEMAND WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT 1. The Town and Country Planning Act 1974 be repealed and a new one be formulated in compliance with the 73rd. and 74th. Constitutional Amendment and then finalize the Regional Plan 2021. 2. Immediate freezing of NOCs/permissions for development/construction in Eco-Sensitive Zones, in NO Development Zones, in CRZ Zones, in cultivable and non-cultivable agricultural land. 3. Revert, all land fraudulently allotted for SEZs in Goa, back to the Communidades. 4. No construction permissions to be issued for projects proposed with FAR more than 50 or VP3 Status, in Panchayat as well as ODP areas, till the RP-2021 is notified and made operational, except for individual dwellings. 5. To include all the urban and suburban areas now under the ODP in the RP-2021 and freeze all ODPs, whether notified or otherwise, till their inclusion in the RP-2021. 6. Stop all illegal mining. No fresh licenses to be issued. The existing mines should be entitled to only mine a certain fixed tonnage a year to maintain the eco balance and the topography of the region. A sustainable plan and process should be fixed to match international standards. Members from various village groups should be the body to monitor. 7. The contact details of the Flying Squads to attend to all illegalities to be made available to the public immediately. 8. The Government should come clear, in writing on the action taken to stop those violations pointed out by various Village Groups and fix accountability and punitive action on official responsible for the same. 9. Mopa Airport, Sports City, Golf Course in Tiracol Talpona, Cricket Stadium in Tivim to be scrapped due to extensive destruction of trees and acquiring land of the locals at lower rates than market value. 10. Residence Certificates, Ration Cards and EPIC cards should be issue following proper procedures; those that are issued irregularly should be cancelled retrospectively. 11. Implement the policy of 80% of jobs for Goans in all new industries/corporate/firms etc wishing to enter the state. The Government has to set up training institutes based on the trades of the companies wishing to set up in the state. 12. In the event of any land being acquired for public purpose i.e. for roads and bridges, the owner of the land should be compensated at the market price. Any land acquired for entrepreneurship by the Government, the original land owner should have a stake in the enterprise. ALL PEOPLE ARE REQUESTED TO ASSEMBLE IN LARGE NUMBERS NEAR BLUEBERRY HILL, VERNA PLATEAU ON 17 MAY [MONDAY] AT 10 A.M. Appeal ENOUGH IS ENOUGH Dear Sons Daughters of Goa, Today, Goa needs you help before it is too late. 1) ARE YOU TIRED? 2) ARE YOU FEDUP? 3) ARE YOU ANGERED? 4) ARE YOU AFFECTED? 5) ARE YOU SADDENED? 6) ARE YOU DISGUSTED? with the political situation that is going on for many years in the state of Goa? We all should unite together as ONE FORCE, ONE VOICE and try to pt an end to the rampant corruption in all Government Offices, Abuse Misuse of Power by elected Politicians, Village Elected Members, Councilors and Government Officials for their selfish gains. The land grabbing in the name of development by politicians with vested interests and in connivance with outsiders has to stop. Unwanted polluting industries, migrants infiltrating and being supported by elected representatives for vote banks all over Goa has to stop. It is the need of the hour to stop all mining activity before turn brown from what we know as 'Green Goa' today. Law Order has to be brought back on track with Police Reforms. Individual Voice Opinion gets lost, but Unity can create social awakening so join us on 17 May 2010 at the open parking space opposite Blue Berry Hill, open air hall on the Verna Airport Road at 9.30 a.m. on Monday. Kindly inform your relatives, friends, neighbors to join hands in large numbers to send a final message to the Goa Government that GOANS are fedup and we need to see action henceforth. For the first time in the history of Goa all NGOs have united, all Village groups across Goa have united. Now it is your turn to Unite and Support this just cause with your presence. WE ALL WANT TO SEE A CLEAN, GREEN CORRUPT FREE GOA. Note: This alert has the consent of Fr. Maverick Fernandes of CSPJ [Council for Social Peace Justice] to announce in the Churches of Goa. --- 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
[Goanet] Switzerland to crack on illicit deposits
[image: Switzerland to crack down on illicit deposits] Law makers in Switzerland plan to confiscate and refund illicit deposits by politically exposed persons. *Agathe Duparc* of Le Monde reports ** After years as one of the favourite destinations for potentates eager to stash their ill-gotten gains, Switzerland is attempting a makeover, posing as the world leader – according to the foreign ministry – for confiscating and refunding illicit deposits made by “politically exposed persons”. On 28 April the government submitted to parliament a bill designed to supplement a system of international mutual assistance that over the past 15 years has enabled more than $1.5bn to be refunded to the countries of origin. This included assets embezzled by Philippine dictator Ferdinand Marcos http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ferdinand_Marcos, Sani Abachahttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sani_Abachaof Nigeria and the brother of Mexico’s President Carlos Salinas. The new law will enable countries with courts lacking the necessary powers to obtain the confiscation and return of assets. “With the law, cases such as Mobutu or Duvalier will not happen again,” promised the foreign minister, Micheline Calmy-Rey. In 2009 the heirs of the former ruler of Zaire, now the Democratic Republic of the Congo, managed to recover some $7m frozen in Switzerland since 1997, because the Congolese courts failed to provide proof of the illicit origin of the assets, as required by the law on international mutual assistance for criminal affairs. Similarly the assets of the former president of Haiti, Jean-Claude Duvalierhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jean-Claude_Duvalier(about $7m), frozen from 2002, came close to being restored to his family, Haitian courts lacking the powers to act. The authorities in Port-au-Prince should be the first to benefit from the new legislation. Under the bill’s provisions the “owners” of suspect assets will be required to prove they were obtained by honest means. NGOs say the measures do not go far enough. “The new law assumes a failed state will be able to file a request for judicial mutual assistance, which is far from always being the case,” says Olivier Longchamp of the Berne Declaration, an NGO promoting fairer democratic North-South relations.
[Goanet] Goanet Reader: Bleddy Goans ... and all that (FN, Herald)
Goanet Reader: Bleddy Goans ... and all that (FN, Herald) Fri May 14 14:59:45 PDT 2010 DEVIL'S ADVOCATE/Frederick Noronha It has been quite awhile since I've seen a piece of text stoke up so much heat and emotions in a positive way. More so, one that did not go about merely raking up divisions of religion or caste, nor even language. Joao observes: Who says Goan men don't have nuts? We do, and we use it for you-know-what. What we lack is a head - a thinking head. It could be worse, though. Best wishes, Joao
Re: [Goanet] Russell Peters
Dear Frederick, And was wondering if there are any other popular comedians of Goan (or East India/Mangalorean) descent popular in North America or other parts of the diaspora world. Tks, FN You obviously forgot about Chrystal Gomes. You are mentioned on her website, www.chrystalgomes.com under media. She has GOA-Herald Newspaper, article by Frederick Noronha. She also mentions me -- India Today (International) Magazine, article by Eugene Correa CanIndia Weekly Newspaper, article by Eugene Correa --- I introduced her to the Indian community for the first time when I got her to do a comic stint at a beauty pageant. She did some curry jokes. She also did a brief stint at the last Goan convention ball. She is the daughter of Danny Gomes, who used to be very active in the Goan Overseas Association. Gomes is from Colva. Chrystal is a victim of Multiple Scirossis, and has done many charity shows to raise awareness of this disease and raise money for research. Her website has lot of details. Eugene
[Goanet] SON’VARACHIM SUNGTTAM: Amche ‘Self-styled’ Som’padpi! - II
Amche ‘Self-styled’ Som’padpi! - II Romi lipientlean Konknnichi anik-ui udorgot zaunchi mhonn Dalgado Konknni Akademik (DKA) sorkara koddchean onudan (grants) mellonk lagot porian, don gozali ghoddunk lagleat – Poili, Romi lipientlean Konknnicho zo anik-ui vavr zaunk zai aslo to atam aste-aste fuddem veta. Dusri gozal, DKA-k sorkari onudan favlam mhonn jahir zalam tea disa thavn tem aiz meren khubxea zannank he gozalichi jirvonnuch zaina. Hanche modem ‘fokot Devnagori’ mhonnpi bhoktancho aspav asa to zaloch, punn vichitr mhonnlear Romi lipientlea kaim masikanchea som’padpeancho-i aspav asa… …. dekunuch, bara mhoineantlean chovis pavtti tanchea masik-mhoinealleantlea ogrlekhantlean vo lekhantlean directly vo indirectly DKA add vikh onkhlolem… pois ravun DKA-cher fator xevttilole… DKA vixim sot nasloleo gozali…. adi. vachunk melltat. Oxe ritin te dolle dhampun don gozali korunk panvlam fuddem ghaltat – Poili gozal, Romi lipientlean Konknni mollar DKA zo vavr korta taka addkholl ghalpacho khottpott, ani dusri gozal, lokanchea monant goir-somoz nirmann korop. Heo don-ui khunnam kherit bhaxen Romi lipientlea Konknni masikamni dison yevop boreachim lokxonnam nhoi. DKA-k sorkarachem onudan mellonk suru zaunche poilim, DKA-chem konnakuch poddon gelolem naslem. DKA-chi konnuch khobor korinaslo. DKA-cher konnuch kainch, borem naka zaum, vankddem legit borounk (eka masikan ekdam DKA-chea eka sekretarachi mulakhat ghetloli to opvad - exception - soddlo zalear) vochonaslo. DKA-cho konnakuch kosloch forok poddonaslo. DKA-cho konnakuch kosloch husko naslo….. ..…ani khub arthik vorsam (financial years) sorkara kodde oundan magot aslole DKA-k okosmat eka vorsa sorkar onudan diun tichea vavrak maneotay dita tednam, eke ratin DKA Romi lipientlea kaim masik-potramni negative ritin limelight-ik yeta… DKA-cher buniyad naslole arop zatat… DKA-chim podam-sutram samballtana DKA-cho vavr fuddem vhorunk opangull zaloleank-ui sorkarachem onudan melltoch okosmat DKA-cho interest yeunk lagta…. Sogllem vichitruch ghoddonk lagta… Romi lipientlean Konknnicho vavr anik-ui nettan zauncho mhonn sorkaran DKA-k dilolem onudan tor kaim som’padpeank ‘lolipopam’ distat; punn tech som’padpi aplea masik-mhoinealleank sorkaracheo jairati magtat ani ghetat tednam tankam teo jairati mat ‘lolipopam’ disonant. Kiteak kai…? DKA jednam kosleo-i karyavolli ghoddun haddta tednam Romi lipientlea kaim Konknni masik-potranchea som’padpeank dusreanchea sangnneamvelean tea karyavollintlim ‘unneponnam’ disun yetat…. Ani tea ‘unneponn’-anchim karonnam khobor nastona he som’padpi aplea ogrlekhantlean apnnak dista toselem ‘fanciful’ boroup kortat… ordkuttem second hand information-acher adarun… apnnem ‘First Hand Information’ gheun boroylolea porim… Toxem polleunk gelear, aiz Romi lipientlean Konknnichim potram-masikam choloitolea thoddea som’padpeank Romi lipientlean zaupi karyavollink hajir zaunk vell asona…. Tea khatir vell-ui kaddunk tanche thaim ghoddona… dekunuch Romi lipientlean jeo karyavolli zatat tea karyavollink te hajir asonant…. He vixim kitem ‘fanciful’ chintpachem? Romi lipientlean Konknnichi udorgot zatoli, ani “Romi lipi Rajbhas Kaideant” ghalpachi mokh follak yetoli zalear, poile-voile suvater Romi lipientlea Konknni sonvstham odhikareancho-vangddeancho, masik-potranchea som’padpeancho, boroupeancho, te bhaxechi veg-vegllea angamni ani mollamni seva kortoleancho ekvott asop chodd gorjechem. Tanche modem bhaxeche udorgoti ani her vixoyam som’bondan bhasa-bhas, uloup, yeuzonno, zomateo zavop gorjechem. Romi lipentlean Konknni mollar zonn-zonn ek-eklean aple porim vavrunk zaich, punn ekamekachea sangatan ani ekvottan-ui vavrop tea von mhotvachem. Tednach hea mollar yes (success) yetolem. Ani hem yes melloupacho pon’nas tok’ke vavr amchea som’padpeanchea ani potram-masikancher dhorlolo asa. Dekun, tannim Romi lipientlea Konknni mollar moddun uddoupacho nhoi, punn ghoddun haddpacho vavr korpachi goroz asa. Mhonnonuch, apunn Romi lipientlea jea Konknni masik-potranche som’padpi asat tantuntlean tannim Romi lipientle Konknnichi udorgot korpachea vavracher chodd bhor diupachi goroz asa, ani tem kam’ korta-korta Romi lipieche chollvollechi-i vatt aple porim toyar korunk zai. Tea khatir tannim, ‘First Hand Report’ mellounchea hetun Romi lipiechea Konknni karyavollink hajir zaunk zai… tea karyavollink hajir aslolea monancho thav gheunk zai… tanchea chintnam-ulounneancho analysis korun Romi lipieche chollvollechi vatt toyar korpache vatten panvalm ghalunk mozot korunk zai. Dusrea utramni, Romi lipientlean Romi lipientlech Konknnicheo tisteo-vadreo korunk aplo vell nuksann korinastana Konknni mollar vibrant journalism-achi survat korunk zai. Jose Salvador Fernandes
[Goanet] Tiatrists who received the Goa State Cultural Awards so far
Tiatrists who received the Goa State Cultural Awards so far Following tiatrists have been awarded so far: Category: Tiatr Looks like Goa State Cultural awards were first instituted for the year 1979-80 as such our Jacinto Vaz was the first tiatrist to receive this award for that year. Second tiatrist to receive this prestigious award was M Boyer (Manuel Santan Aguiar) for the year 1984-85. Third being Allen Costa (Alexinho Costa) for the year 1989-90 Remmie Colaco was the 4th recipient for the eyar 1991-92. John Claro awarded for the year 1993-94 Carmo V. Mascarenhas 1994-95 H Britton (Hermemgildo Camilo) 1995-96 Master Vaz (Jose Laurenco Vaz) 1996-97 For the year 1997-98, 1998-99, 1999-2000 (3 year combined) 1. C D Silva (Pedro C D Silva 2. Rico Rod Star of Arossim (Alegro Antao) for the year 2000-2001 Alfred Rose (awarded Posthumously) 2002-2003 Antonio Inacio J. De Souza 2003-2004 Tony Sax (Antonio Fernandes) 2005-2006 For the year 2006-2007 1. Patrick Dourado 2. Jessie Dias (Maria C Cardozo) Sabina (Eusebia Feleciana Pereira) for 2007-2008 And for the year 2008-2009 1. Platilda (Maria Platilda Afonso e Dias) 2. Star of Curtorim (Vincent F Fernandes) There are other tiatrists (or tiatr related artistes) who also received the State Cultural awards but in other categories Such as Ligorio Fernades (Folk Art), Vitorin Pereira (Folk art), Kokoi (Literature), Tomazinho (Literature), Fr. Planton Faria (Literature), Connie M (Music), Josinho (Music), Agust de Ponchwadi (Music), Babush (Music), Carlito (Music) etc etc It appears that there were no Cultural awards awarded for the year 1987-88, 1988-89, 1990-91 2001-02 in any category From 1979-80 till date there are about 250 recipients in all the categories viz Music, Literature, Drama, Tiatr, Kirtan, Bhajan, Folk Art, Craft Sculpture, Painting, Photography, Dance Craft. Directorate of Art and Culture can be reached via post/phone/fax or email Directorate of Art and Culture 5th Floor, Shakti Bhavan, Patto Panaji- Goa. Tel: 0932 2438103/ 105 Fax. 0832 2438104 Email: dir-dac-...@nic.in some pics from prev. years http://www.flickr.com/photos/tiatr/3637996339/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/tiatr/3638771788/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/tiatr/3638770706/sizes/l/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/tiatr/3638919106/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/tiatr/3638772354/ 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] Historic worldwide Goan broadcast - Watch live online: Sunday, May 16, 2pm
Don't miss this historic first worldwide live broadcast of the San Francisco Bay Area Goan community. You can personally attend “Come Pray the Rosary in Konkani” which will be streamed live over the internet to a worldwide audience. You can attend the event (see details below) or watch it live over the internet. Visit the Joseph Naik Vaz Institute webpage to watch live streaming of the Konkani rosary event. Go to http://www.josephnaikvaz.org/ and then click on May 16 Rosary link. You are cordially invited to come pray the rosary in Konkani and sing the litany on Sunday, May 16, 2010, at 2pm, at the Church of St. John the Baptist, 11150 San Pablo Avenue, El Cerrito, California, 94530, USA. There is no cost to attend and all are invited for this once-in-a-lifetime experience. Following the service, there will be potluck reception in the Hall next to the church. The food will include boiled gram to add to this traditional event. The Joyful Mystery recitation will also be videotaped for later display on the http://konkanirosary.org/ website. The Joseph Naik Vaz Institute kindly donated the Church and Hall to make this event possible and working with the SF Bay Area Leadership Rosary Team and Michael Pinto (Canada), this important spiritual event will be a milestone for the Goan community. St. John's church is next to the Del Norte BART station on the Richmond line of the Bay Area Rapid Transportation (BART) system, making it easier to get to the service. See http://saintjohnthebaptistchurch.org/. Address: 11150 San Pablo Avenue, El Cerrito, California, 94530, USA. (Note: there is ample free parking in the rear of the church. Please do not park in the Bank of the West parking lot). Although there is no cost to attend, please RSVP to Loreen D'Silva at 1-510-537-3319 or email her at loreendsi...@yahoo.com if you wish to attend and let her know the number in your party. You do not need to know Konkani to attend. However, as a Konkani speaker if you wish to participate, please call Acaria Almeida at 1-925-924-0513 or email her at jarks...@yahoo.com. Please pass this message on to your family and friends. Thank you. Konkani Rosary Group
[Goanet] WASTE MANAGEMENT:Exhibition cum Demonstration at Mapusa on Monday 17th May
- Do GOACAN a favour, circulate this email to your family members, relatives, neighbours and friends. Help other CONSUMERS to be better informed. - -- Exhibition cum Demonstration at Mapusa on WASTE MANAGEMENT on 17th May -- GOACAN in collaboration with the Civic and Consumer Forums of Bardez is organising an Exhibition cum Demonstration on low cost environmentally friendly methods of WASTE MANAGEMENT with special focus on segregation of toxic waste and the safe disposal of mercury. The exhibition will be held on Monday 17th May at the Conference Hall, Ground Floor, Govt. Office Complex, Near Bardez Bazar, Mapusa from 10am to 6pm. This activity is being especially organised to help households find ways means to manage waste. Housing Societies Housing Associations will find the information useful as it would also cater to the individual flat owners as well. The exhibition will also cover the use of Consumer Power to reduce and eventually manage waste. The exhibition seeks to create awareness on waste management among the students youth, Mahila Mandals, Self Help Groups, neighbourhood Associations Clubs from Mapusa and the surrounding villages of Bardez Taluka. Clinton Vaz, environmentalist and Waste Management Consultant will be present to offer guidance at the exhibition. -- GOA CIVIC AND CONSUMER ACTION NETWORK -- promoting civic and consumer rights in Goa -- GOACAN Post Box 187 Margao, Goa 403 601 GOACAN Post Box 78 Mapusa, Goa 403 507 mail: goa...@gmail.com Visit: http://goacan.blogspot.com --
[Goanet] Sequel to 'Bleddy Goans From An East Indian Bugger'
Dear Godfrey, Before you worry about others, look at this below cited post. Better hurry or the tarpaulin on the roof may have blown off... Then you shall be 'homeless in Mumbai' but not clueless. Also, some more info on the community: The East Indian homelands were the three islands of Bombay, Salsette and Bassein, spanning from Colaba in the south, the western coas from Colaba all the way toto thenorth and bhandup, Thana, Kalyan to the east and include Uran and Korlai (Chaul) in the Kolaba District. The East Indians Brahmin, Prabhu, were converted to Christianity four centuries ago by ‘Portuguese Missionaries’ who according to the custom of the time gave them Portuguese names, and they are Roman Catholic in religion. Bombay was grudgingly given to the English as dowry to Catherine and the East Indians were the first British subjects. When there was scare of Nepolean invading Goa/India, these people formed Portuguese (East Indian) Militia consisting nearly a tohousand fighting young men (special acknowledgements for the Bombay Government were received in the following Order of Council of 8th April 1806). A document in the reign of King George III is extant granting the rank of Captain in the Mahim Division of the Militia to Mr. Pascoal DeMello of Dadar. (PS: There is a 'P. D'Mello road in Bombay and I used to always wonder, probably it was named after Captain Pascoal DeMello of Dadar!) Gilbert (Gnet contributor) sent a link and it should be true what he said about the Indian soldiers in the English army in Afghanistan: The following account of military services in the Great War, the Afghan War and the Waziristan Campaign from 1914 to 1922:. Dr. (Captain) W.M.D’Souza who worked as an Indian Medical Service Officer on active service, wrote that nearly 60 percent of the then medical men of our Community – Civil and Military Assistant Surgeons, Sub-Assistant Surgeons and Private Practitioners – volunteered for military services and served as Officers in the Indian Medical Service and other medical services at various fronts, one of whom, Dr. Ben Athaide, obtained the Military Cross for service at the Waziristan front. A fair percentage of our engineers also served on the Royal Naval Transports and other engineering sections in danger zones, and here an engineer, Mr. C. Rodricks, in a transport lost his life at sea due to enemy action. The Community can also count many others, in numbers running into a few thousands, who volunteered into other branches of services connected with t he late wars, such as the Defence Force, Railways Railways, Erabarkation, Postal, Labour Corps and so on and who were admitted as officers, non-commissioned officers, combatants and non-combatants and who have seen active service on various fronts in and out of India. Dr. W.M.D’Souza came across a batch of about 200 East Indians from Bassein in the Labour Corps in Waziristan on the front and others were on other fields of activity on the frontiers during the last Afghan War. There is no regiment in India where East Indians are allowed solely as combatants and many who volunteered could not be admitted. The following is a list of East Indian Medical Men who rendered active service on the field or other service in connection with the Great War, the Afghan War and the Waziristan Campaign:- In the I.M.S. (Indian Medical Service) – Drs. Almeida, R.A.M.C.; Ben Athaide. M.B.B.S, I.M.S., M.C.(War Casualty); Lionel Bocarro, F.R.C.S.; Fidelis Concessio, L.M.S.; William M. D’souza. L.M.S. (War Casualty); Philip D’Mello, M.R.C.P.S.; F. Gonsalves, L.M.S. (War Casualty); J.F. Henriques, L.M.S.; Manoel Miranda, L.M.S.; Joseph Augustine Pereira, L.M.S.; Victor Rozario, M.B.B.S.; Wilfred Valladares, M.B.B.S. In the I.M.D. (Indian Medical Department) – Drs. Lawrie D’Cruz, Edward D’Silva, Arthur Gomes, Valentine Gomes, Valentine Fernandes (killed in the battle of Ctesiphon, 1915; mentioned in Despatches) Lewis Rodrigues. Quite impressive, indeed. This community renamed themselves 'East Indians' to distinguish them from the migrant Portuguese Catholics from Goa and Mangalore/Kanara region. (After British took over the ports in Goa, Anjediva Island to thwart the Nepolean invasion, conspired by Tipu, Goa Catholics came to be hired by the Brits and then followed them to Bombay, Karachi and East Africa). Bucanan speaks with authority that the Inquisitors will not touch him because he was aware the English garrison was close at hand!!!) It is believed that the English invited Mahrata, Vania, other Gujarati and other communities from outside because they could not find suitable candidates from within the East Indians. Here we must also realize, Sindhi Hindus came penniless from Sindh, Pakistan, but now are prominent business community in Bombay. This itself may say something. Regards MD. Message: 11 Date: Fri, 14 May 2010 10:52:38 +0530 From: Daniel Gonsalves danielg...@gmail.com To: undisclosed-recipients:; Subject: [Goanet] MOBAIKARS not
[Goanet] OMVN - KK Live in Goa
OMVN - KK Live in Goa http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WUNpIcNG4zg 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] milind raikar
15-MAY-10 Dear Goanet, I am a fan of Milind Raikar’s violin I am in Los Angeles currently for some time Could you please inform me his program in LA / CA these days? I wish to meet him; I have sent a mail to him, he has not yet responded. Could you please help me? Regards, Wishwas Jawdekar -- Thanks Regards, Wishwas Jawdekar / WJ MetE A-503 'Kaustubh Park' SVP Road, Borivali [W] Mumbai 400 103 Cell phone 93222 826 32
[Goanet] TOURIST HOTSPOTS MAY NOW BE A LITTLE SAFER
Goa's efforts to shore up beach security received a shot in the arm with the beach safety scheme having been extended in select beaches till midnight and the World Travel and Tourism Council, Indian Initiative (WTTC-II) donating a fleet of state-of-the-art vehicles to patrol the state's beaches and other tourist spots. On Friday the tourism department issued a work order to Dristhi Special Responses Services extending the timings of their beach security services at Vagator, Anjuna, Baga-2, Candolim and Sin-querim in north Goa, and Velsao, Majorda, Betalbatim, Varca-2 and Cavelossim in south Goa On Sunday, WTTC-II donated a fleet of 15 four-wheelers and 7 two-wheelers equipped with tracking and monitoring devices as well as wireless transmission services will be deployed along the coastal belt for regular patrolling by the soon-to-be commissioned tourist security force. The vehicles were handed over to chief minister Digambar Kamat and tourism minister Francisco 'Mickky' Pacheco at Kala Academy on Saturday evening. The government is in the process of setting up a tourist security force manned by ex-servicemen recruited to safe-guard tourists in Goa. The special force will guard popular tourist hot spots. The first batch of some 50 special security guards will be posted after being screened and trained and will work towards the safety and security of tourists and act as facilitators between tourists and the state police. _ Hotmail: Powerful Free email with security by Microsoft. https://signup.live.com/signup.aspx?id=60969
[Goanet] Aitaracheo Katkutleo: Poilem Tantem vo Kombi?
POILEM TANTEM VO KOMBI? Zaite pavtti hanvem boroilam, ani aiz-ui anik ek favtti boroun yad kortam, jea mon’xak pixeaponnam somzona, taka xanneaponnacho orth kollona. Pixeaponn ani xanneponn donui veg-vegle gunn mon’xachea jivitan astat, punn konnuch monis pixeaponnam adarunk fuddem sorona. Apunn kitem korta ani kortolo tem ek xanneponnuch zatolem mhunn, hea nirnoyacher ghott ravun aplem kam’ purem korunk fuddem sortat. Adle vhodd 'Scientist' ani 'Philosopher' ap-aplea xrestan novi sod korchea khatir dis-rat apleachea vavran gull zal’le astale. Xevottak, tancho vavr sufoll zatoch tanche khuxeallkayek xim ani mer asonasli. Ekdanch pixe koxe zatale. Oslich ek goxtt, nhanient udik nhanvunk ghel’le kodden khubuch tempavelem gonit law of floatation sodun kaddlem teddnam, Greek scholar Archimedes, khuxechea nadar Syracuse mhonttlolea xarantlea rosteavelean nagdoch ‘EUREKA, EUREKA’ mhunnit dhavnunk laglolo. Chalis dis ani chalis rati ghosghoxeamni pavs zhoddoun prithvivelo papi sonstechem nas kortolo mhunn, sonvsar rochpi Bapan, ek Ark vo tarum bandun ani tantunt Noah-an, taka, ani tache bailek, tache putank ani sunnank bhitor rigoun, ani jinsavar pranni zatichem ek-ek jodem jivi rochnna ani zomnir sorpotun vochpi jiv, nar ani nari (male ani female) koxim bhitor ghevn tancho samball korunk, Devan Noah-k sanglolem. Goddie zait, ek kombi ani kombo Noah-chea tarvant bhitor sorlolim tednam thavn, kombi poili mhunnadlephilosopher somzotale. Ani hakach lagon, sonvsar suru zalolo te meren aiz porian, amkam ekuch proxn dispottim sotayta. To mhonnlear, tantem poilem vo kombi poili? Hozar vorsam adim 'scientist' ani 'philosopher' hanim, tantem vo kombi poili, hache voir, bhasabhas kelea.. Koxe toren jiv asun vixv (universal) suru zalo hea vicharan purvile 'philosopher' guspolole. Zori tea vellar poilo monis aslo zalear, to zolman avoy-bapai vinem ailolo, jem soimban zaunk nezo aslem. Hea vicharancher, tantem poilem mhonnonk zainaslem. Monxa porim, suknnim poilim asunk xoktat, ani sukneamni tantiam dileant. Tori astona poilem kitem tem tharavpak konnancheanuch aiz meren hem umannem soddovlem (solved) nam. Punn! Zori tor hanvem tumkam sangot, amche ixtt Lapitt-an, itlea tempavelo voilo proxn sodoilo mhonllear, Lapittachea pixeaponnank hanstole? Rav, rav! Vachpachem soddum dinaka. Fuddem vach papia! Poirchea atthvoddean, Lapittagelea eka lagxil’lea ixttan (ganvan Agxecho, nokri Dubai korpi, suten Goem ailolo astona) fonar sanglem. Donparchem jevonn zatoch to matxe sodam porim bedir nidhunk ghel’le kodden chodduch tachea pottan chabunk laglem. Taka dislem, urta vo morta. Lapittache dotor ixtt zaite aslolean, boreaxea dotorachem nanv vicharunk mhunn tagelea Dubaikar ixttan fone kel’lo. Duensa pormonnem dotor astat. Tea khatir Lapittan, taka thodde proxn kele “Arre papia, pottant itlem chabunk, kitem paddelem khail’lem tunvem?” “Toxem kainch ek ruchi bhailem khavunk nam. Mhoje bholaikechi kitli kalji ghetam, hem tumi bhes bore zannont” “Zalear, itlem vegan tujea potant chabunk konn bhitor sorlo?” “Tech chintnamni hanv guspolam.” “Ek sang” “Vichar” “Sokallim nosteak (breakfast) kitem khailelem” “Half-fry tantiam” “Donporam jevnank” “Chikon” “Anik ekdam sang” “Mhoje bailen poslolim ghorchi fresh kombi khailoli hanvem” “EUREKA, EUREKA” “Mhonchem? Koslem duens zalam mhaka?” “Ixtta Dias, tugelea duesan, borech tempavelo proxn suttavo zalo” “Koslo?” “Aik! Sokalim tunvem tantim khailim ani donporam kombi. Monchem, poilem tantem uprant kombi. EUREKA EUREKA” “Arre hem Eureka tuka kiteak sotayta? Mhojea duensachi gozal kor mure papia” “Ekdom sopem. Voizagher vechi goroz nam. Tujem duens 21 disamni somptolem” “21vis disamni? Hanv fokot pondra disanchi sutti ghevn ailam. Itlem vhodd duens? Koslem duens mhagalem? “Poilem tunvem tantiam khaileant.. Uprant kombi. Atam ti kombi tantiancher, mhonnche; rovnneank boslea. Ekvis (21) disam uprant mhaka portean fon kor…..EUREKA, EUREKA” Lino B. Dourado http://aitaracheokaskuleo.blogspot.com/
Re: [Goanet] Russell Peters
Hi Eugene, No, I didn't forget my interview with Chrystal, though, for the life of me, I could not remember her name! A terrible thing to admit online. The only consolation is that I've been terribly absent minded since about the age of seven :-) FN PS: I knew I had to use GNU/Linux's powerful search facilities to locate the search-string of stand up commedienne or stand-up commedienne among my earlier writings. Eugene Correia wrote: You obviously forgot about Chrystal Gomes. You are mentioned on her website, www.chrystalgomes.com under media. She has GOA-Herald Newspaper, article by Frederick Noronha. She also mentions me -- India Today (International) Magazine, article by Eugene Correa
[Goanet] Of Portuguese Crosses, Indian Swords Goans.: HERALD(Goa), May 16, 2010
OF PORTUGUESE CROSSES, INDIAN SWORDS GOANS. === VALMIKI FALEIRO examines some aspects of Goa's contribution to the officer ranks of India's defence services, and unravels some offbeat patterns and snippets. === Many think the Portuguese came here with a sword in one hand and a cross in the other. They came with neither. They came for oriental silks-n-spices, and a hatred of Muslims who had occupied Portugal for five centuries, a bit barbarically at times, until 1238. Moors now controlled Asiatic trade with Europe. Then came Afonso de Albuquerque. Based in Cochin, he dreamt of total control of the sea-route between India and Europe. When Goan Hindus, repressed by Bijapur, invoked Albuquerque via Thimayya for deliverance, he changed course from a mission in West Asia and instead attacked the Bijapuri Muslims in Goa. Save a ban on sati, he pledged full local religious freedom. Envious compatriots, by intrigue at the royal court in Lisbon, had him deposed. The quest of control of Asian trade soon yielded to imperial ambitions. Enter the sword. Decades later, an ardent Guv won royal favour to the idea that faith of the king must be faith of his subjects. Enter the cross. Centuries later, that unlikely combination of Sword and Cross shows in a different Goan context. Such snippets surfaced when researching Goans in India's defence forces. But before that, a brief aside. No Goan Catholic my age would forget the MGP's mid- to late-1970s taunting tirade: Catholics are unpatriotic, anti-national, deport them to Portugal. Mental constipation, verbal diarrhea. Which of Goa's two major communities helped defend India more? My far-from-complete lists of Goan commissioned officers in India's armed forces feature 286 names - Army 144, Navy 36 and IAF 106. Of the 286 Goans who helped defend the nation's borders and honour, 263 (or 92%) are the MGP's unpatriotic, anti-national Goan Catholics, who comprise 30% of the population. 65% of Goa's Hindu population, in all, accounts for 23 defence officers. Where then were those MGP's impliedly patriotic, not-to-be-deported-to-Portugal Goan Hindu Generals? Radharao Gracias once publicly explained that in his earthy style: Sitting under signboards like Naik General Stores! May I borrow US-based Marcos and Jean Gomes Catao's little twist to Sir Winston Churchill's famous words, rarely in history has such a small community contributed such a large bevy of heroes to a nation. In this and the two parts to follow, we shall see how. Let's revert to the point. The story of two siblings - one serving in the defence forces, the other the Catholic Church, both often with rare distinction - is not rare. Every Goan would have heard of Siolim-origin John Lobo, the former Director of India's Intelligence Bureau and of the Central Bureau of Investigation. His much-revered brother was Bishop Ignatius Lobo, who passed away this February. The adage springs to mind, Ek put devak, dusro povak, tisro devcharak (one son for God, the 2nd for society/nation as a doctor, engineer, defence or police officer, the third, like my friend Radharao, possibly as a lawyer!) Lt Gen Francis T Dias of Velcao, between holding several key Indian Army posts, was the very first General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Southern Command. His brother, Ivan Cardinal Dias, rose to the No.3 position in the Vatican hierarchy - after the Pope and the Secretary of State, as Prefect of the Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples, a position he still serves. Brig George Francis DeSouza of Saligao similarly held important posts in the Army. His brother was Archbishop Eugene D'Souza of Nagpur, later of Bhopal. Brig F. Reginald Campos' brother from Saligao was a Redemptorist priest, once a Parish Priest in Ambala. Maj Albert Francis Winington da Costa-Joshi, FRCS, from Saligao, was both in military and civil medical services. Of his sons, one is Brig Ian da Costa, another is Cmde Emile da Costa-Joshi. The third is Fr. Albert da Costa-Joshi, SJ. Col G Oscar Rebelo of Margao (ex-Curtorim) is brother of diocesan Vicar, Fr. Avinash Rebelo. Wg Cdr Raul do Menino de Jesus Oliveira Silva Rodrigues of Cavelossim, who retired much after flying Canberras in 5 SQN when in Agra in the late '60s, was youngest of ten siblings (five pairs). Eldest was late Fr. Bernardo Silva Rodrigues. Wg Cdr Aquinas (Aqui) Menezes from Pirna-Bardez is a serving officer. His eldest brother is the Redemptorist priest, Fr. Frederick Menezes. Jr. WO Noel Sequeira of Carmona served in the Army and later in the Goa Rajya Sainik Board. His brother is the diocesan priest, Fr. Nelson Sequeira. Lt John Fernandes of Candolim joined the Navy around 1939/40, served in WW-II, and left in the early 50s to join the Ministry of Defence in a civilian capacity. He was among 7/8 officers sent from Bombay to set up the Naval HQ in New Delhi (four in that group - including one Vasco Ferrao, a
