[Goanet] Whatsapp could quit India....

[Gabe Menezes]

https://www.indiatoday.in/technology/news/story/whatsapp-says-it-will-exit-india-if-asked-to-break-encryption-story-in-5-points-2532027-2024-04-26

-- 
DEV BOREM KORUM

Gabe Menezes.

[Goanet] Baby girl sold for 1 lakh to Go an couple.

[Gabe Menezes]

https://www.heraldgoa.in/News-Today/Kolhapur-Woman-Sells-OneYearOld-Daughter-for-Rs-1-Lakh-to-a-Goa-Couple-5-Arrested-/220335

[Goanet] Murder of a 5 year old.

[Gabe Menezes]

https://www.daijiworld.com/news/newsDisplay?newsID=1183332

[Goanet] Forgotten pages oh history...

[Gabe Menezes]

https://www.heraldgoa.in/Cafe/An-artist-from-Chandor-forgotten-into-the-pages-of-history/220018

[Goanet] Bleak future for S Goa fishermen...

[Gabe Menezes]

https://www.heraldgoa.in/Goa/Traditional-fishermen-from-South-Goa-stare-at-a-bleak-future/219958

[Goanet] GOAN BAKERY OPERATING SINCE 1930

[Gabe Menezes]

https://www.heraldgoa.in/Goa/FROM-WARDS-VADDOS/Gletta-Mascarenhas%E2%80%99-family-bakery-has-been-dishing-out-Holy-Week-and-Easter-goodies-since-1930/219640

-- 
DEV BOREM KORUM

Gabe Menezes.

[Goanet] Food glorious food...

[Gabe Menezes]

https://www.gomantaktimes.com/best-of-goa/food-drinks/know-where-to-sample-delicious-iftar-foods-in-goa

[Goanet] Missing Nepali V.I.P. found

[Gabe Menezes]

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/goa-police-trace-missing-daughter-of-nepal-mayor/articleshow/108829488.cms

[Goanet] Murder in Benaulim.

[Gabe Menezes]

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/mother-finds-son-murdered-at-benaulim/articleshow/108799858.cms

[Goanet] Repeat Tourists...

[Gabe Menezes]

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/done-with-beaches-goas-repeat-visitors-flock-to-offbeat-experiences-in-hinterland/articleshow/108760867.cms

[Goanet] Brit tourists.

[Gabe Menezes]

https://www.gomantaktimes.com/news/goa/british-tourists-keep-the-goa-tourism-fires-kindling

[Goanet] The Go an...

[Gabe Menezes]

https://www.thegoan.net/global-goenkar/high-court-verdict-in-goa-offers-hope-to-goans-in-uk/111022.html

[Goanet] Watch "You Raise Me Up - Westlife (Lyrics) " on YouTube

[Gabe Menezes]

https://youtu.be/wEpeTyazaKI?si=OvAu1e-XT5vilinL

[Goanet] Goan women say "Watch me do it all!"

[Gabe Menezes]

https://www.gomantaktimes.com/lifestyle/goan-women-say-watch-me-do-it-all

[Goanet] Pakistan: Karachi's dwindling Goan Christian community

[Gabe Menezes]

https://p.dw.com/p/4dBtI?maca=en-EMail-sharing

[Goanet] Toddy tapers...

[Gabe Menezes]

https://www.heraldgoa.in/Goa/What-lies-in-store-Decline-in-yield-has-S-Goa-coconut-growers-worried/217962

[Goanet] Best Go an restaurant in Panjim

[Gabe Menezes]

https://www.cntraveller.in/story/the-best-restaurants-in-panjim-goa/

[Goanet] Guilty of murder...Old Bailey, London

[Gabe Menezes]

https://www.thesun.co.uk/fabulous/25631218/stephanie-hansen-murder-brother-speaks-first-time/?utm_campaign=native_share_source=sharebar_native_medium=sharebar_native

[Goanet] Hindus worried in Bangladesh...

[Gabe Menezes]

https://www.facebook.com/share/AVF6wE8vv3351RoT/

[Goanet] Murder in Goa...

[Gabe Menezes]

https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/others/punjab-businessman-found-murdered-in-goa-villa-101707061385000.html?utm_source=whatsapp_medium=social_campaign=ht_site

[Goanet] Fast unto death...

[Gabe Menezes]

https://goanewshub.com/mandrem-sarpanch-amit-sawant-starts-his-fast-unto-death-mla-says-let-the-protest-continue/

[Goanet] The Goan EveryDay: Third generation Goan woman runs safari business in Kenya

[Gabe Menezes]

https://www.thegoan.net/global-goenkar/third-generation-goan-woman-runs-safari-business-in-kenya/107728.html

[Goanet] Response to Dr Gilbert.

[Gabe Menezes]

We are aware of the one sided, reporting in the Western Press of the on
goings in Gaza.  My sympathies to the Palestinians,  who include not only
Christians, also Catholics. Some of whom have come to our Church to sell,
religious artefacts. Goanet is for Goan affairs. We shall be more diligent
w.r.t posts, shall delete!

[Goanet] Suella Braverman has been married 5 years now: Who is her husband Rael Braverman? - see & so

[Gabe Menezes]

https://www.seeandso.com/entertainment/suella-braverman-has-been-married-to-rael-for-5-years-now-what-does-her-husband-do-1262

[Goanet] Bombast

[Gabe Menezes]

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=pfbid02operbSXEfTRDcZuQgU98u8ah4KVpnWNf4WeJHDyXCSpDMsX7fwG4CaW7yXfnuNUZl=1319872449=scwspmo

[Goanet] Photo from Gabe Menezes

[Gabe Menezes]

PRUDENT BREAKING
VALMIKI FALEIRO NO MORE

- Shared using Prudent Media App

[Goanet] Go Goa Gone: A Journey Through Goa's Cashew Feni Heritage

[Gabe Menezes]

https://www.outlooktraveller.com/experiences/food-and-drink/go-goa-gone-a-journey-through-goas-cashew-feni-heritage

Re: [Goanet] Aadhar card deposits forfeited

[Gabe Menezes]

Thank you for your
Information.

On Wed, 20 Sep 2023, 18:44 Gabe Menezes,  wrote:

>
> On Tue, 29 Dec 2020, 08:24 Nelson Lopes,  wrote:
>
>> Cheating on adhar  card deposits
>> Govt of India had floated  scheme to issue aadhar card and accordingly
>> collected deposits from small self employed individuals . The deposits
>> ranged from 6. Plus.Fraudulent practices cane to light misusing this
>> facility meant for ease of obtaining Aadhar card which is mandatory and
>> people  had to travel distances  and stand in Q s for extended periods
>> Govt  has now withdrawn  the scheme due  to misuse and abuse of scheme by
>> few scruplous agents
>> It is refusing refund of  the depositsforfeiting under illegal   one
>> sided clause of  any circimstances..Individual investors  are in no way
>> responsible for closure of scheme suo muto
>> Govt agencies are tracking ,   hunting down fraudsters  ,but it is itself
>> on a spree of  day light robbery with no recourse  for  refund of
>> deposits.
>> Poor individual investors  are unable to seek redressal on their own to
>> deal with  Govt fiat of refusal  to refund legitimate deposits
>> Individuals should be collectively  helped by social  organisations to
>> recover
>> Nelson Lopes  Chinchinim
>>
>

Re: [Goanet] Aadhar card deposits forfeited

[Gabe Menezes]

On Tue, 29 Dec 2020, 08:24 Nelson Lopes,  wrote:

> Cheating on adhar  card deposits
> Govt of India had floated  scheme to issue aadhar card and accordingly
> collected deposits from small self employed individuals . The deposits
> ranged from 6. Plus.Fraudulent practices cane to light misusing this
> facility meant for ease of obtaining Aadhar card which is mandatory and
> people  had to travel distances  and stand in Q s for extended periods
> Govt  has now withdrawn  the scheme due  to misuse and abuse of scheme by
> few scruplous agents
> It is refusing refund of  the depositsforfeiting under illegal   one
> sided clause of  any circimstances..Individual investors  are in no way
> responsible for closure of scheme suo muto
> Govt agencies are tracking ,   hunting down fraudsters  ,but it is itself
> on a spree of  day light robbery with no recourse  for  refund of deposits.
> Poor individual investors  are unable to seek redressal on their own to
> deal with  Govt fiat of refusal  to refund legitimate deposits
> Individuals should be collectively  helped by social  organisations to
> recover
> Nelson Lopes  Chinchinim
>

[Goanet] (no subject)

[Gabe Menezes]

https://www.gomantaktimes.com/my-goa/art-culture/back-in-the-day-ganesh-chaturthi-in-goa-was-an-eco-friendly-festival

[Goanet] Bank of Baroda closes doors to UK market | MoneyWeek

[Gabe Menezes]

https://moneyweek.com/personal-finance/bank-of-baroda-uk-closes

[Goanet] RAPE

[Gabe Menezes]

https://www.freepressjournal.in/goa/goa-woman-tourist-raped-in-assonora-resort-man-hailing-from-gujarat-held

[Goanet] Goaah...

[Gabe Menezes]

https://www.thegoan.net/goa-news/goa-stands-tall-as-mostsought-leisure-destination-in-country/103053.html

[Goanet] LONGUINHOS

[Gabe Menezes]

https://www.gomantaktimes.com/best-of-goa/longuinhos-a-legacy-of-authentic-goan-flavours?fbclid=IwAR3bqbDcidfo0FO9wfc1j_jP5EGqXT6r1_LNYBm4gwhWjtJk2BEvUNj9Uiw

[Goanet] Watch "Shivaji Maharaj statue vandalised at Mapusa, police at the spot" on YouTube

[Gabe Menezes]

https://youtu.be/JpjWCKOx4x0

[Goanet] GOAN SPORTS.

[Gabe Menezes]

https://www.thegoan.net/global-goenkar/goan-sports-icons-from-east-africa-hilary-fernandes-wizard-of-hockey/102596.html

[Goanet] GOAN woman receives OBE.

[Gabe Menezes]

https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/news/people/the-kings-first-birthday-honours-list-crawley-mum-receives-obe-for-charitable-work-4187043

[Goanet] Not a bene

[Gabe Menezes]

https://www.navhindtimes.in/2023/06/15/goanews/gracina-colaco-wantsto-study-outside-goa/

[Goanet] Special Goans@

[Gabe Menezes]

https://m.timesofindia.com/city/goa/goas-13-special-athletes-set-for-life-changing-experience-in-berlin/articleshow/100713042.cms

[Goanet] Water shortage ahead?

[Gabe Menezes]

https://www.heraldgoa.in/Goa/Is-Goa-heading-for-a-water-crisis-/205565

[Goanet] It's hot hot. Hot....

[Gabe Menezes]

https://www.dainikgomantak.com/video-story/goan-relish-in-sal-waters-amid-soaring-heat-goa-news-gomantak-tv

[Goanet] Delhi Metro Launches 'Goa Beach' Route? This Hilarious Clip Suggests So

[Gabe Menezes]

https://www.news18.com/viral/delhi-metro-launches-goa-beach-route-this-hilarious-clip-suggests-so-7915561.html

[Goanet] Woman killed by croc in Goa

[Gabe Menezes]

https://m.timesofindia.com/city/goa/woman-killed-as-crocodile-drags-her-into-amthane-dam-in-goa/articleshow/100384196.cms

[Goanet] Celebrating a Goan educator...

[Gabe Menezes]

...https://www.imperial.ac.uk/people/j.pinto

Gabe Menezes.

[Goanet] Mudasschem Fest

[Gabe Menezes]

https://krishijagran.com/news/mudassachem-fest-celebrating-goas-culture-of-millets-mangoes-music-at-goa-college-of-agriculture-on-may-14/

[Goanet] Famous Swahili song...

[Gabe Menezes]

https://youtu.be/-S55-TrOlxM

[Goanet] Watch "Puppet On A String (Cover) by Kevin Pinto from ThePintos #ThePintos #KevinPinto" on YouTube

[Gabe Menezes]

https://youtu.be/SmMYJeqqq9g

[Goanet] Pope urges...

[Gabe Menezes]

http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2023-April/date.html

[Goanet] G.O.A.UK.

[Gabe Menezes]

I was a founder member of the G.O.A.

I was urged to attend a meeting by my friend and neighbour from Nairobi,
Tony D'Costa  at the Caxton Town Hall,  reception room, available for
hire.This was at St. James. The main protagonists were Camillo D'Souza and
Romeo D'Silva.  Romeo's group came winners...Tempus fugit...

https://www.thegoan.net/global-goenkar/goa-uk-to-stage-biggest-goan-festival-at-london-in-august/96608.html

[Goanet] Goan owned, Mombasa's oldest bar set to be demolished.

[Gabe Menezes]

https://whownskenya.com/a-c-de-souza-and-company-kilindini-bar-the-oldest-bar-in-mombasa-and-its-ownership/

-- 
DEV BOREM KORUM

Gabe Menezes.

[Goanet] Watch "Begin The Beguine - (Julio Iglesias) - Rhumba - Cover by Horia Ioan - Yamaha Genos" on YouTube

[Gabe Menezes]

https://youtu.be/5i3Tzrp7WC0

[Goanet] Keith Vaz denies claims he plans to stand again as MP for Leicester East

[Gabe Menezes]

https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2023/jan/28/keith-vaz-denies-claims-plans-to-stand-again-mp-leicester-east?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Other

[Goanet] Beware those you meet on social media...in Goaah...

[Gabe Menezes]

https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-woman-goa-based-man-held-for-robbing-businessman-in-dombivali-23263456

[Goanet] NYTimes: Russia’s War Could Make It India’s World

[Gabe Menezes]

Russia’s War Could Make It India’s World
https://www.nytimes.com/2022/12/31/world/asia/india-ukraine-russia.html?unlocked_article_code=CEIPuonUktbfqYhlSlUYAibKWsIjolqPnvnGh706in73aTWWUz9DyelQGZWb4EbEI6p_Yt95lxKqeOh8Cp59Dvpj0r0YeEV3VwijppbDyMxefnxrooj2ADho0teQVLs2tDXjNmL8IbwlyOG24xvaOzHsS7WfhSN6XHttp5Rkc12o2HUalOySQqMuhI4Ijbp2DYt6RDwBeCCJo_Dobh1-M9-CZRnXgRIkD6AbAXqA2I7BtM9TNVlaGlnET3lg4G4j6Nw6ONgfPqn3Lx5Ia9NvkiSufCxSGv_rfCr-g9ny

[Goanet] Not just...booze but philanthropy ad well...

[Gabe Menezes]

https://www.standard.co.uk/business/business-news/boss-of-guinness-and-johnnie-walker-maker-handed-knighthood-b1050079.html

[Goanet] Met on Goa...love of his life.

[Gabe Menezes]

https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/chance-encounters-new-years-eve-goa-india/index.html

[Goanet] SIR IVAN MENEZES...

[Gabe Menezes]

Probably the 1st Goan to be knighted.
https://www.standard.co.uk/business/business-news/boss-of-guinness-and-johnnie-walker-maker-handed-knighthood-b1050079.html

[Goanet] Music, music, music...

[Gabe Menezes]

https://www.heraldgoa.in/Goa/Goa%E2%80%99s-tradition-and-unique-culture-shouldn%E2%80%99t-be-affected-in-effort-to-ban-noise-say-Goan-musicians/198296

[Goanet] Pio de GAMA...

[Gabe Menezes]

https://scroll.in/magazine/1037379/a-kenyan-goans-fight-against-colonialism-in-africa-and-india

[Goanet] Uganda Goans..

[Gabe Menezes]

https://www.thegoan.net/global-goenkar/expulsion-from-uganda-50-years-ago-trauma-and-uncertainty-among-goans-in-uganda/90994.html

[Goanet] Watch "LISBON ANTIGUA Nelson Riddle" on YouTube

[Gabe Menezes]

https://youtu.be/GeKB3YYV-KQ

[Goanet] Watch "APRIL IN PORTUGAL by the Ray Conniff Singers with lyrics" on YouTube

[Gabe Menezes]

https://youtu.be/YrN3iWWGgKI

[Goanet] Gujarat: Suspension bridge collapses in Morbi, more than 60 dead | Cities News, The Indian Express

[Gabe Menezes]

https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/ahmedabad/gujarat-morbi-suspension-bridge-collapse-8239336/

[Goanet] Illegal structure in Old Goa...

[Gabe Menezes]

https://www.heraldgoa.in/Goa/The-illegal-structure-in-Old-Goa-will-be-demolished-only-by-the-will-of-the-people/195929

[Goanet] Demolition in Old Goa, ordered...

[Gabe Menezes]

https://wap.business-standard.com/article/current-affairs/asi-ordered-demolition-of-illegal-construction-at-old-goa-mahua-mitra-122102800782_1.html

[Goanet] Football...

[Gabe Menezes]

https://www.sportskeeda.com/indian-football/news-when-i-see-hyderabad-i-see-solid-compact-team-fc-goa-head-coach-ahead-side-s-encounter-nizams-isl-2022-23

[Goanet] Goa's oldest woman...

[Gabe Menezes]

https://www.thegoan.net/goa-news/matilda-goa%E2%80%99s-oldest-woman-celebrates-her-111th-birthday/90644.html

Re: [Goanet] Pope Francis issues lame apology for abuse & murder of thousands of Canadian natives

[Gabe Menezes]

This Eddy has had too many, miss steps. Including his affinity to Roslyn,
Saligao President in London.  He has now found his new avenue to vent! As
the Canadians say,  bigger off.

On Mon, 24 Oct 2022, 09:25 Mervyn Maciel, 
wrote:

> I see you've indulged in your favourite pastime of 'Pope bashing' and
> Catholic Church 'bashing' -
> something that obviously gives you great pleasure Eddie.
> Pope Francis is the first Pontiff to meet the indigenous people of Canada
> and offer apologies
> for the disgraceful treatment of their people by members of the Catholic
> Church in the past.
> In addition, I understand that some financial compensation has been made.
>Perhaps you forget that the Pope has a long history of suffering from
> sciatica, a very
> painful knee condition. This is why he had to use a wheelchair - certainly
> not to avoid
> kneeling.
>   No one is condoning the evils of the past, but I think Pope Francis has
> made every effort
> to try and heal the wounds of the past and it seems pointless trying to
> have a 'bash'
> at the Pope or the Catholic church every time.
> Surely, there must be other passtimes you can engage in??
>
>
> Mervyn Maciel
>
>
>
> On Sun, 23 Oct 2022 at 22:04, Eddie D'Sa  wrote:
>
> >
> > Pope Francis decided to visit Canada to apologise for the massive abuse
> > and killings of thousands of indigenous Canadians (including children)
> over
> > decades.
> >
> > And all he could do was issue a verbal apology for the damage done.
> >
> > What sort of Catholic God would allow the natives to be abused and killed
> > by the white clerics without inflicting punishment on the evil doers?
> >
> > And was a plain verbal apology enough? Why was substantive financial and
> > material reparations not dispensed over decades for the damage done?
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > It's disgraceful that the white Pope, ultimately responsible for the evil
> > done to the Natives sat comfortably on a chair while he was wheeled about
> > on open ground accompanied by Native leaders. Why didn't he have the good
> > sense and humility to adopt a kneeling posture and move kneeling to
> > indicate appreciation of the sufferings of the Natives? Such a posture
> > would remind him of the pain inflicted on the Natives.
> >
> > The apology as offered seems quite inadequate and suggests a lack of
> > understanding of the sufferings meted out to the Natives by the holy
> white
> > men.
> >
> >
> > Eddie Ray
> >
> >
> >
> >
>

[Goanet] Suella Fernandes Braberman resigns.

[Gabe Menezes]

https://www.upday.com/uk/suella-braverman-out-as-home-secretary-as-truss-clings-to-power?utm_source=upday_medium=referral

[Goanet] F.Y.I.

[Gabe Menezes]

Suella Braverman accused of faking contribution to law textbook when ‘all
she was asked to do was photocopy’ (msn.com)

[Goanet] Loretta Lynn dead @ 90 R.I.P.

[Gabe Menezes]

https://youtu.be/eQE6xxnzmrE

[Goanet] Fwd: Lt. Gen. Eric Vas & his famous 'Chapati Letter'

[Gabe Menezes]

From: eric pinto 
Date: Sun, 25 Sep 2022, 10:08
Subject: Lt. Gen. Eric Vas & his famous 'Chapati Letter'
To:


*Lt. Gen. Eric Vas & his famous Chapati Letter*



Lieutenant General Eric Alexander Vas, with ancestral roots in Saligao, was
born in Karachi in 1923. He was an alumnus of St. Patrick's High School
(some years senior to LK Advani and many years to General Pervez Musharraf but
attended the famed Jesuit run high school after many famous men like
Valerian Cardinal Gracias, Zulfikar Ali Bhutto and Cincinatus Fabian
D'Abreu, the legendary Goan administrator of Sind). His father was a
prominent medical doctor in Karachi.



Lt. Gen. Vas was commissioned into the Infantry in 1942 and posted to the
Baluch Regiment. During Partition, the then Governor of Sind tried his
level best to retain him but he chose to be away from a theocratic state
and opted for secular India.



Assigned to the Gorkha Regiment, he took part in the 1947-48 J Ops. He
later commanded the 1st Battalion, The 9th Gorkha Rifles (1/9 GR), one of
the elite regiments of the Indian Army. He saw active service during
successive operations in J, NEFA (North East Frontier Agency) and Sikkim.



Colonel Anil Athale, co-author of official history of Sino-Indian border
conflict of 1962, wrote: “The year was 1960, the ‘Hindi-Chini Bhai-Bhai’
slogan had lost much its sheen. There were clashes on Ladakh-Tibet border.
Having gracelessly removed General Thimayya and superseded General SPP
Thorat, Krishna Menon [then Defence Minister] and his chosen coterie ruled
the roost. In a bizarre twist to the drama, some armchair Generals thought
of a ‘brilliant’ idea of pressuring the Chinese on the Eastern front in
Arunachal Pradesh [the erstwhile NEFA]. It fell to the lot of Eric Vas,
then a Lieutenant Colonel in command of first Nine Gorkha Rifles battalion
to be the first regular battalion to be inducted in Towang area. Earlier
the border was sparsely manned by the Assam Rifles men, a para-military
outfit. The journey to Towang and the border was over 300 kms, mainly mule
tracks through one of the toughest terrain.



“Vas was given the ‘task’ of defending Towang district, having area larger
than the state of Kerala [the Defence Minister’s home state], and with less
than 400 men at the end of a long, tenuous line of communications. There
were shortages of all kinds, from boots and warm clothing to ammunition.
Eric Vas decided to do something about it. Since there was shortage of even
paper to write on, he wrote a letter on a ‘*chapati*’ to the higher ups
highlighting the shortages and warning that the Indian army was in no
position to take on the Chinese unless these were rectified.



“At a time when ‘the Chinese will not attack’ was a mantra that substituted
for realistic strategies, Vas became a marked man for speaking the truth.
There was furore in Parliament, opposition MPs (who were to turn 180
degrees later) raised the issue of lack of ‘discipline’ in the army! Eric
Vas was moved from his command and posted to Mumbai in NCC, regarded as a
punishment posting.”



[Maj Gen SCN Jatar recalled that Lt Gen Vas was a person of strong
convictions, not afraid to stand by them. "I have known him for over five
decades and served under him in Punjab in 1974-75. His conviction and his
straight forward attitude set him apart from his peers.” Fellow Goan, Air
Chief Marshal H Moolgavkar said, "I have known him for a long time. An
educated person, he formed the ‘Group of 12’ which now has 18 members who
meet every month and organise discussions on various subjects. He was a
gallant officer.”]



As a Brigadier during the 1965 Indo-Pak war, Lt Gen Vas commanded an
infantry armoured brigade in action. He was later GOC 12 Infantry Division. In
the 1971 war, he was reserve Commander of two infantry divisions (11 and
12) in the Rajasthan desert. As Lt Gen, he was a Corps Commander in Punjab
in 1974 and was appointed Adjutant General of the Indian Army in 1977.



To him goes the credit for establishing the prestigious College of Combat
at Mhow in Madhya Pradesh (now known as the Army War College). Commandant
of the College from its inception, he crafted the army's Higher Command
Course. He abolished grades and encouraged student officers to question
doctrines and dogma. The aim was to make them think out of the box.  He
even introduced the controversial system of students grading the teachers! He
was known in the Indian Army’s top brass as *“**The Thinking General*”
(which became *“**The Original Thinking General*” after Gen. SF Rodrigues
was later called “*The Thinking General”*).



In his illustrious career spanning almost 40 years, he was General Officer
Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Army Command. Lt Gen Vas was elected to the
prestigious position of Colonel Commandant of the 9th Gorkha Rifles
Regiment. He was also President, the Gorkha Brigade.



Lt Gen Vas ought to have been the COAS in June 1981 (it would have made him
the first Goan-origin chief of the Indian 

[Goanet] Yahoo emails getting through now, it seems...

[Gabe Menezes]

Eric Pinto's emails got through.

[Goanet] (no subject)

[Gabe Menezes]

-- Forwarded message -
From: eric pinto 
Date: Sun, 25 Sep 2022, 09:53
Subject: The lost tale of a Goan goldsmith in Lisbon and what it says about
Portugal’s colonial conquests
To:


 a Goan goldsmith in Lisbon and what it says about Portugal’s colonial
conquests

https://scroll.in/article/1030699/the-lost-tale-of-a-goan-goldsmith-in-lisbon-and-what-it-says-about-portugals-colonial-conquests

[Goanet] Fwd: Fw: A Tribute to GEM Diaspora-Pioneers

[Gabe Menezes]

From: Gilbert Lawrence 
Date: Sat, 24 Sept 2022 at 17:39
Subject: Fw: A Tribute to GEM Diaspora-Pioneers
To:


Attached is "A Tribute to GEM Diaspora-Pioneers.*"*  This article
honors GEM (Goans, East-Indians, and Mangaloreans) pioneers who made
the daring migration out of their Overseas Territory of the Portuguese
Empire.

Current GEM diaspora has migrated (internally within India or
internationally) once or even twice, while many have been born in their
adopted homeland.  Yet this settlement would not have been possible without
the groundwork being laid by the pioneers mostly in the 19th and early 20th
centuries.   Many of them have passed away, and the recent demise of Queen
Elizabeth II is a sad reminder that many GEMs of her age-cohorts are in
peril.

We hope you enjoy reading this aspect of colonial history. We call upon all
GEM diaspora to research the history of their own diaspora-pioneers and
document it for posterity.  To know our history is to recognize our
culture. There is a lot of ‘food for thought.’ Please forward these
articles to your relatives, friends, peers, Indian and Lusitanian chat
sites. Sharing history is sharing our cultural heritage; and the work is
for us, by us. Thank you for allowing us to share this with you.

Hope this essay provides the readers with a framework of their historical
journey.  Doing the homework will prepare one for Shashi Tharoor’s words of
wisdom: “If you do not know where you have been, how do you know where you
seek to go? History belongs in the past, but understanding it is the duty
of the present.”
Philomena and Gilbert Lawrence,
Authors: *Insights into Colonial Goa,*
Published via Amazon in paperback and e-book.

Paperback 8” x 11” is 330 pages Amazon Publisher e-mail link:  Insights
into Colonial Goa 
The e-book is 635 pages (Kindle Publisher):
Word Count: 197,400.
Bibliography:  86 References

The 330-page book provides details about the “story behind the story” of
certain major events relating to Portugal's Eastern Empire. The
bibliography comprises the titles of 86 books and published papers
examined, studied, and referenced, which makes the book a useful tool for
those interested in Lusitania's colonial history.

[Goanet] DA GAMA, ducking and diving.

[Gabe Menezes]

https://www.freepressjournal.in/india/activist-claims-goa-bar-owner-smriti-iranis-family-linked-firm-had-lease-agreement-sack-her-demands-congress

[Goanet] Fwd: What's happening to Goanet?

[Gabe Menezes]

GL responds:

I hope we are not sustaining a rumor. But this would be a good opportunity
to take stock.  Is the malaise on Goanet a reflection of Goan society?  I
concur with Franis on the benefits of Goanet as it has had similar benefits
on me; and I am grateful to it.  Like many organizations there is a failure
to grow for lack of new ideas. Enough said!

Here is an idea whose time may have come given that many Goans are retired
and have talent and time on their hands and the COVID epidemic has released
its grip on the communities.

Roland (and others) with your knowledge and interest in singing, should
start an international singing competition for GEMs in India and abroad.
At first glance this may appear negative, but really it is discovering and
encouraging the talent in our youth.

For your role model you could have the Opera Singing Competition started by
Pavarotti and held annually in Philadelphia.

Best wishes.
Gilbert

-
From: Eddie D'Sa
What's the matter with GoaNet?

I thought it was functioning well. I have copied some messages to GoaNet
and I presume they have gone thru.
Eddie
--
From: Roland Francis
Subject: What Next After Goanet?

Are there any plans to sustain the idea of Goanet after it collapses, a
possibility that looks likely.  Goanet served an excellent purpose - to use
FN's phrase: Creating Social Capital - but now as Gabe Menezes says "It is
going kaput".
---
Gabe Menezes writes:
Your posts reach moderation and are released. The system is kaput, as your
posts are rejected by the system. If you wish, please send the posts
directly to me and I shall forward it for you. Incidentally I can post but
do not receive any posts from Goanet.

[Goanet] Yahoo email postings on Goanet...

[Gabe Menezes]

Your posts reach moderation and are released. The system is kaput, as your
posts are rejected by the system. If you wish please send the posts
directly to me and I shall forward it for you. Incidentally I can post but
do not receive any posts from Goanet.

Best regards,

Gabe Menezes

[Goanet] Jackfruit.

[Gabe Menezes]

https://m.timesofindia.com/city/goa/of-jackfruit-biryani-vegan-meat-and-states-problem-with-the-fibre-rich-fruit/articleshow/93990268.cms

[Goanet] GOA DAY...

[Gabe Menezes]

https://www.thegoan.net/global-goenkar/%EF%BB%BFweekend-bonanza-for-goans-in-london/88189.html

[Goanet] (no subject)

[Gabe Menezes]

https://www.thegoan.net/global-goenkar/%EF%BB%BFweekend-bonanza-for-goans-in-london/88189.html

[Goanet] SUDHAROP

[Gabe Menezes]

https://www.thegoan.net/global-goenkar/from-california-goa-sudharop-touches-lives-in-goa/88188.html

[Goanet] Silly souls...

[Gabe Menezes]

https://www.thequint.com/news/politics/silly-souls-row-dgamas-family-denies-connection-with-firm-linked-to-smriti-iranis-family#read-more

[Goanet] (no subject)

[Gabe Menezes]

https://www.express.co.uk/news/science/1656780/food-future-climate-change-bring-unexpected-new-staple-dinner-table-breadfruit

[Goanet] Snake rescuers

[Gabe Menezes]

https://www.apnnews.com/join-indian-wildlife-enthusiasts-ben-louise-as-they-continue-on-their-mission-to-rescue-snakes-in-goa-as-snakes-sos-goas-wildest-returns-with-an-all-new-season/?amp=1

[Goanet] Land grabbers.

[Gabe Menezes]

https://theprint.in/india/goa-accused-revealed-involvement-of-politicians-in-land-grabbing-cases-says-senior-cop/1090395/

[Goanet] Feast of the Assumption.

[Gabe Menezes]

https://itsgoa.com/goan-community-in-the-uk-celebrates-feast-of-assumption/

[Goanet] India's English speakers rule O.K....

[Gabe Menezes]

https://www.livemint.com/news/india/in-india-who-speaks-in-english-and-where-1557814101428.html

[Goanet] India vs Australia HIGHLIGHTS, Hockey Final, Commonwealth Games 2022: India finishes with silver after 7-0 thrashing by Australia - Sportstar

[Gabe Menezes]

https://sportstar.thehindu.com/commonwealth-games/news/india-vs-australia-live-score-mens-hockey-final-commonwealth-games-2022-ind-vs-aus-cwg-match-updates/article65745207.ece#:~:text=Australia%20thrashes%20India%207%2D0,A%20rare%20attack%20from%20India
.

[Goanet] We get canned Jackfruit from Chinese grocers!

[Gabe Menezes]

https://www.lokmattimes.com/national/goa-organic-food-festival-held-as-part-of-azadi-ka-amrit-mahotsav-celebrations/

[Goanet] Many booked for drink driving..the start of hafta?

[Gabe Menezes]

https://m.timesofindia.com/city/goa/goa-cops-book-31-motorists-for-drunk-driving/articleshow/93325924.cms

[Goanet] The gates are shut after the horse has bolted!

[Gabe Menezes]

https://wap.business-standard.com/article/current-affairs/goa-police-crackdown-on-drunken-driving-tourism-minister-hails-decision-122080300401_1.html

[Goanet] Goa bar has links to Smriti Irani's family: Report

[Gabe Menezes]

Check out this link
https://www.deccanherald.com/national/goa-bar-has-links-to-smriti-iranis-family-report-1132385.html

[Goanet] 2 die 3 injured...

[Gabe Menezes]

Goa: Elderly couple killed, three injured in car accident
https://m.republicworld.com/india-news/general-news/goa-elderly-couple-killed-three-injured-in-car-accident-articleshow.html

[Goanet] Preserving a vanishing culture in Pakistan

[Gabe Menezes]

Preserving a vanishing culture in Pakistan - UCA News

[Goanet] Goans in Karachi...

[Gabe Menezes]

https://www.ucanews.com/news/preserving-a-vanishing-culture-in-pakistan/98214

[Goanet] England Lionesses win EURO Football...

[Gabe Menezes]

In pictures: glory for England as Lionesses beat Germany
https://news.upday.com/uk/in-pictures-glory-for-england-as-lionesses-beat-germany/

[Goanet] People prefer fresh air...

[Gabe Menezes]

https://www.freepressjournal.in/goa/goa-in-spite-of-sulabh-toilet-workforce-answer-natures-call-in-fields

[Goanet] Salesian priest on a farming mission,

[Gabe Menezes]

https://www.newsdrum.in/national/goa-priest-on-mission-to-expand-paddy-plantation-through-machines-community-farming-68178.html

[Goanet] Many are getting unsubscribed from Goanet including me!

[Gabe Menezes]

This should be addressed asap, by this weekend.

Best regards,

Gabe Menezes.