Re: [Goanet] [GOABOOKCLUB] "A Stranger at My Table...."

Hi, If in Goan diaspora you include persons of Goan origin, then there is Desmond D'Sa in South Africa. He however does not know but would love to know, where his family house may be, or any relatives he may have. However, he is too busy with his activism on environmental issues to follow up on

[Goanet] Fwd: #2020-GBCC DAY 1 Games That We Played Traditional Goan Sports

Games That We Played Traditional Goan Sports is authored by Maria de Lourdes Bravo da Costa Rodrigues and brings memories of the simple games that were played by those who had their childhood probably right upto the late 70s, or early 80's until electronic games and all took over. The games

[Goanet] BRIEF REPORT OF ROUND TABLE ON #MeToo: What Ails the Prevention and Redressal System re Sexual Harassment at the Workplace

of natural justice. (Albertina Almeida) (Galileo Fernandes) for Saad Aangan for International Centre, Goa -- (M) 09326137682

Re: [Goanet] [Secular Goa] After BJP ruled Goa's Deputy CM, Minority Affairs Minister Najma Heptullah endorses 'Hindu' as India's 'national identity'

Sometimes it if befitting to give a riposte to such articulations in the manner as in the url below: http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2014-08-29/news/53362824_1_dalit-christians-dalit-muslims-caste-christians albertina On Fri, Aug 29, 2014 at 12:00 PM, Gabe Menezes

Re: [Goanet] [Goanet-News] THIS MAY SURPRISE YOU: Cliff Richard has Goan roots!

Hi, I also noted that Goans are considered as Anglo-Indians in this piece :-) tina On Sat, Jan 25, 2014 at 3:00 PM, Frederick FN Noronha * फ्रेड्रिक नोरोन्या * فريدريك نورونيا fredericknoron...@gmail.com wrote: Bigamy, the Raj and the scandal buried in Sir Cliff Richard's past By Alison

[Goanet] Link to the Video recording of the talk on 1st September by Teesta Setalvad uploaded on Youtube

Hi All, Here is the link to the video recording of the talk by Teesta Setalvad on The Politics of Development on 1st September, uploaded on Youtube. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b1pL16UJcFo Regards, albertina -- (M) 09326137682 “We can't solve problems by using the same kind of

[Goanet] Any goans at Accra?

Just wanted contact details of any Goans in Accra, Ghana. albertina -- (M) 09326137682 The whole idea of a stereotype is to simplify. Instead of going through the problem of all this great diversity - that it's this or maybe that - you have just one large statement, it is this. -Chinua Achebe

Re: [Goanet] Tomatina?

raising the issue with IFOAM at BioFach India 2011 on 10 November, 2011 at Bangalore. Mog asundi Miguel On Mon, Nov 7, 2011 at 9:30 AM, Albertina Almeida albertina.alme...@gmail.com wrote: Hi Miguel, What happened FINALLY about the Tomatina? albertina -- (M) 09326137682 “I

[Goanet] Need for public discussion on Goa Police Bill: CICH

the participation of several community and civil society organizations and concerned individuals. According to a press release by CICH convenors, Ramesh Gauns and Albertina Almeida, CICH made the representation to the Goa legislature secretary recently. CICH has warned that if the Goa Police Bill is passed

[Goanet] Meeting on Tackling Growing Threats to Secularism today 20th November at 4 p.m. at Panaji

by the government to ensure that the secular fabric of the country is protected. The discussion will be chaired by Mr. Govind Panasare. Ramesh Gauns   Albertina Almeida Convenors -- (M) 9326137682 We shall have to repent in this generation , not so much for the evil deeds of the wicked people

[Goanet] Extend time and hold local level consultations: Round Table on Goa Police Bill

liberties forums at people’s levels to monitor functioning of police so that there is effective regulation of policing. Representatives of Ganv Ghor Rakhonn Manch and Consumer Forums who were unable to be present also sent in their suggestions. Albertina Almeida Ramesh Gauns Convenors Citizens

[Goanet] GOA NEEDS A STATUTORY LAW COMMISSION

GOA NEEDS A STATUTORY LAW COMMISSION How much seriousness the Government of Goa accords or does not accord to law is reflected both in how it actually goes about enforcing and respecting the law and also how it goes about implementing the law or disregarding it or changing it when it suits it.

[Goanet] Will someone ask Manohar Parrikar what is his stand on what his party colleague in Orissa has said on the floor of the Orissa Assembly?

BJP legislator Mahesh Sahu is reported to have remarked on the floor of the Orissa Assembly that those who felt apprehensive could go to Italy, Australia or Kerala to celebrate Christmas.(see news item from Indian Express of 19th December below). Will someone (ideally journos) ask Manohar Parrikar

[Goanet] Our politiciana are still not listening - Colin Gonsalves

http://www.countercurrents.org/gonsalves201208.htm Our Politicians Are Still Not Listening By Colin Gonsalves 20 December, 2008 Mail Today One would have thought that after the Bombay attack and the public outpouring of resentment against politicians, that the establishment would get its act in

[Goanet] Meet demands accountability for police excesses

Gauns Albertina Almeida Convenors -- (M) 9326137682 Every flower must grow through dirt. -- Anonymous

[Goanet] GOA FOR PEACE meet says there cannot be peace without social justice

of the road between Kargil and Skardu is in the pipeline. The resonating statement in the meeting was that there cannot be peace without social justice and that war on terror would only beget further terror. Ramesh Gauns Albertina Almeida Citizens' Initiatives for Communal Harmony -- (M) 9326137682

[Goanet] GOA FOR PEACE - meet on 6th December - do come

as against ordinary security? These are some of the questions that the meeting is expected to discuss. Do come and participate in the meeting. Ramesh Gauns Albertina Almeida Convenors Citizens' Initiatives for Communal Harmony -- (M) 9326137682 Every flower must grow through dirt. -- Anonymous

[Goanet] GOA FOR PEACE - meet on 6th December - do come

as against ordinary security? These are some of the questions that the meeting is expected to discuss. Do come and participate in the meeting. Ramesh Gauns Albertina Almeida Convenors Citizens' Initiatives for Communal Harmony -- (M) 9326137682 Every flower must grow through dirt. -- Anonymous

[Goanet] THE OPEN FORUM CIRCUS

THE OPEN FORUM CIRCUS Open Forum? Sounded like a great idea. Finally, it is not going be about select speakers, I thought. We shall overcome. An even more positive proposition! But alas! The Open Forum held on 16th October 2008 to condemn the brutal assaults against Prajal Sakardande and Aires

[Goanet] CICH condemns attack on Aires and Prajal

. The government must act to ensure the safety of citizens, and to protect the space for democratic dissent in our society, CICH has stated. CICH convenors Ramesh Gauns and Albertina Almeida have cautioned that unless we act unitedly to ensure democratic governance, we will soon have a Chhattisgarh-type

[Goanet] Shantatayeche Fatodd heralds imparting secular values in education

. It was concluded that these dialogues must continue in the efforts towards engaging with each other and fostering secularism in society. (Ramesh Gauns) (Albertina Almeida) Convenors, Citizens' Initiatives for Communal Harmony -- (M) 9326137682 To accomplish great things, we must not only act

[Goanet] SHANTATAYECHE FATODD on 2nd October - A poets' meet on peace and communal harmony

. The programme is open to the public. (Ramesh Gauns)(Albertina Almeida) Convenors, Citizens' Initiatives for Communal Harmony -- (M) 9326137682 To accomplish great things, we must not only act, but also dream; not only plan, but also believe. - Anatole France

[Goanet] Legitimacy about fighters for Goa

I agree with Santosh. These days (it was the same before, but it is more so now), Goanet and also the media (controlled by whoever it is) are becoming the fora for attaining legitimacy about who is fighting for Goa and about what constitutes fighting for Goa. Few cares to actually look and see who

Re: [Goanet] Goanet Digest, Vol 3, Issue 942

I agree with Santosh. These days (it was the same before, but it is more so now), Goanet and also the media (controlled by whoever it is) are becoming the fora for attaining legitimacy about who is fighting for Goa and about what constitutes fighting for Goa. Few cares to actually look and see who

[Goanet] PRESS RELEASE FROM CICH

the perpetrators and instigators of this violence. CICH insists that there should not be a repetition of the shoddy investigation of the eighteen accused in Sanvordem-Curchorem riots. Ramesh Gauns Albertina Almeida Convenors, Citizens' Initiatives for Communal Harmony -- (M) 9326137682

[Goanet] Decision to revoke land allotments to SEZs - what next?

and the Bio-technology policies which enable the Government to consider IT Parks and bio-tech parks as deemed SEZs be revamped? If this is not done, then it's mere hogwash. albertina almeida -- (M) 9326137682 If you have knowledge, let others light their candles in it. — Margaret Fuller

[Goanet] No playing ball, please. We have enough grounds to say so

Goa govt isn't closing down SEZs, says commerce secy 8 Jun, 2008, 0206 hrs IST,Shantanu Nandan Sharma, TNN NEW DELHI: The Goa government, which mounted pressure on the Centre to cancel all Special Economic Zones (SEZs) in the state, has not taken any initiative to close down those estates and

[Goanet] Centre refuses to denotify SEZs of Goa - now what?

The Chief Secretary in the news item below is stated to have said that the Government will take a stand after thorough discussion on this issue. This discussion can mean something ONLY IF the Government begins with the assertion that the people of Goa have rejected SEZs, IMMEDIATELY repeals its

[Goanet] Come together to combat communalism - CICH

CICH compered the programme. Ramesh GaunsAlbertina Almeida Convenors Citizens' Initiatives for Communal Harmony -- (M) 9326137682 If you have knowledge, let others light their candles in it. — Margaret Fuller

[Goanet] Come join us on 4th March at Azad Maidan

and regional affiliation. Azad Maidan, 4.00 pm, 4th March 2008 Poetry recitals One-act plays Poster-making Song and dance Come, participate, express yourself! Citizens' Initiatives for Communal Harmony Ramesh GaunsAlbertina Almeida Convenors Please forward to others who may be interested

[Goanet] NO TO MAKING GOVERNMENT VENUES AVAILABLE FOR COMMUNAL PROPAGANDA

Herald, 31 January 2008 GCE principal says no to Hindu meet BY HERALD REPORTER PANJIM, JAN 30 — The proposed Hindu Janjagruti Sabha being organized in Goa from February 1 has run into a controversy over its venue which they have declared as Goa College of Engineering (GCE) grounds at Farmagudi,

[Goanet] AFTER SEZ-WHAT NEXT? wORKSHOP ON 6TH jANUARY

to include as many stakeholders in the process. As such, people's groups and concerned citizens involved in the opposition to the SEZ and related projects are invited to join the Workshop. Kindly confirm your participation to Albertina Almeida by 5th (9326137682) Albertina Almeida Jason Fernandes

[Goanet] CICH flays Govt. on Da Vinci Code

another attempt by the Goa Government to interfere with the freedom of speech. It has observed that it has become a pattern with the Government of Goa which had earlier this year stopped a talk by Prof. Ram Puniyani on Communal Threats to Secular Democracy in India at Margao. CICH convenors Albertina

[Goanet] Problems ailing Goa...

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[Goanet] Problems ailing Goa....

http://www.GOANET.org TRI Continental Film Festival - Dona Paula, Goa, Sep 28 - Oct 2, 2007

Re: [Goanet] Caste: Old topic revisited

http://www.GOANET.org International Cuisine Conference on Traditional Asian Diet Panaji, Goa, September 2-5,

Re: [Goanet] lyrics of Lorna's songs

--- Goanet recommends, and is proud to be associated with, 'Domnic's Goa' - A nostalgic romp through a bygone era. This book is the perfect gift for any Goan, or anyone wanting to understand Goa. Distributed locally by Broadway, near Caculo

Re: [Goanet] AICHEA DISAK CHINTOP - Abrilachi 1li, 2007!

http://www.GOANET.org This month's Goanet operations sponsored by an Anonymous Donor

[Goanet] Communal violence report

that it would be examined by the government to see what action has to be taken. The Citizens' Initiatives for Communal Harmony which has been closely following the inquiry ever since it was initiated in May last, has through its convenor Albertina Almeida demanded that the report should be made

Re: [Goanet] Maids Harassment in Kuwait.

One hopes that the Global Goans Convention which is happening in the next three days in Goa will take up this issue and work out a system for following up such cases. I know of one case where the Goa NRI Commissioner's Office intervened and helped one such maid who escaped from the clutches of

[Goanet] Release Sanvordem Enquiry Report

Kanekar were appreciated by the people who visited the exhibition. The coexistence of diversity and the need for its sustenance was the highlight of the exhibition. Albertina Almeida Ramesh Gauns Co-convenors Citizens' Initiatives for Communal Harmony

[Goanet] Seminar on Equality in Places of Worship

* * * * * *Programme Schedule* *Time* *Session* *Speakers* *Moderator* 10.00-10.15 a.m Inaugural Welcome Background to the Seminar Introduction to the themes *Shri A S Nadkarni* Principal, G R Kare College of Law *Prof. Sairam Bhat* Coordinator, G R Kare College of Law *Adv. Albertina