Re: [Goanet] North Goans marrying South Goans
The sociologist Dr W.R. da Silva wrdsi...@gmail.com puts it well when he recently comments (on Goa Research Net) to say: QUOTE Territorial divide is a false reference to marriage regions. The marriage territory is caste, zat and not territory. as geography. For Christians too the zat is the unit of endogamy. There is no exogamy in Goa except of recent origin where individuals marry across zat, samurt and region.William ENDQUOTE I have long been surprised how caste continues to influence marriage choices, with there even being pairs of villages which traditionally inter-marry with each other! Scratch a bit deeper, and one will find caste the basis of this. Leave aside Hindu society, where caste is (mostly) an acknowledged reality. This is true of both 'Bamon' and 'Chardo' Catholic couples, and I presume it applies to other castes as well. However much we might like to pretend it doesn't exist (or shouldn't), the fact is, it does! Agreed that in recent times, with the intermingling across the genders happening more regularly, it's quite possible to see counter-trends too. Very occasionally, geography does overlap with caste. That's the beauty of the caste system, you can always feel superior to someone else, lower in the pecking order. Even those supposedly at the 'top' have their own politics! My understanding is that a Bamon from Salcete would look down on a Bamon from Bardez! So much for superiority :-) But here, again, the factor is caste, and geography is perhaps only incidental. FN PS: In the caste debate, what is also intriguing is the way in which we point to others as being 'casteist' and ourselves as above it all :-) On 6 October 2014 19:52, Cecil Pinto cecilpi...@gmail.com wrote: If you use the Mandovi and Zuari rivers as demarcators Goa can be divided into North, Mid and South territories. Now I notice besides marrying in their own territory most Goan Catholics will marry only into an adjoining territory. A South or North Goan will marry a Mid-Goan and vice versa. But rarely does a South Goan marry a North Goan. On the rare occurrence of such a union it provides a perfect balance in the relationship and the progeny have a truly pan-Goan attitude. This is a theory I am trying to formulate and would like examples proving or disproving it. -- FN P +91-832-2409490 M +91-9822122436 http://goa1556.in
[Goanet] 1-Day Recollection for T.T. Members
2014-10-09
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1-Day Recollection for T.T. Members The members of the Teachers Teams (T.T.), Goa Region, spent a day in prayer, and reflection on the apostolic exhortation, The Joy of the Gospel, of Pope Francis, on 6 October, 2014, in the Chapel of Our Lady of Miracles, situated on the hillock of Curtorim Parish. The reflection made the members aware of their missionary responsibility and call to proclaim joyfully the message of love and forgiveness in order to bring about a transformation of personal lives. The Joy of the Gospel, says Pope Francis, fills the hearts and lives of all who encounter Jesus. He admonishes us to rejoice, and rejoice always lest we turn to be Christians whose lives seem like Lent without Easter. Further, Pope Francis motivates us to reach out to others, seek those gone astray, stand at the crossroads and welcome the outcast. The T.T. members took part in the Eucharistic Celebration based on the theme, Go and do likewise, words of Jesus addressed to the lawyer. To love others, particularly the enemies, is the essence of Jesus message. The members prayed the rosary and offered it for the intentions of the Pope, mainly, for the success of the extraordinary Synod of Bishops, currently taking place in Rome. At the hillock the members experienced serenity and tranquility of mind and heart, and thus, the ambience led them to a greater relationship with nature and God. The members thanked profusely the Parish Priest, Fr. Mariano Goes e Proença and his collaborators for the minute arrangements towards the success of T.T. programme. May everyone respond generously to the call of the Master. G. Salema
[Goanet] Goa news for October 9, 2014
Goa News from Google News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** FC Goa launch ticket sales for all ISL home games - Goal.com 4RbvtAy2EeEsN6DjuGgKVnmUwclid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331cid=52778627801041ei=_Mg1VJCSFIfw8QH4iIGwDg http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rct2=ususg=AFQjCNHergqr3n4ABqRwv6xyh2zuoFbAugclid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331cid=52778627801041ei=_Mg1VJCSFIfw8QH4iIGwDgurl=http://www.goal.com/en-india/news/136/india/2014/10/08/5165915/fc-goa-launch-ticket-sales-for-all-isl-home-games *** Luizinho: In Goa not to destabilize anybody - Times of India 84XsEyKSFWItNtsTehbK7B6Qclid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331cid=52778627261747ei=_Mg1VJCSFIfw8QH4iIGwDg http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rct2=ususg=AFQjCNH-_g-8jtE75PUf-rZQT6dJ3JVB8Qclid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331cid=52778627261747ei=_Mg1VJCSFIfw8QH4iIGwDgurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Luizinho-In-Goa-not-to-destabilize-anybody/articleshow/44725141.cms *** Indian Super League: Zico's presence gives FC Goa an edge - Times of India victory over India Under-19 in a friendly and it was no surprise he was looking for confirmation that he was on the right track. He was, as FC Goa coach Arthur ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rct2=ususg=AFQjCNHUunOyBlDcIeMhiptw_cNxv49MVAclid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331ei=_Mg1VJCSFIfw8QH4iIGwDgurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/indian-super-league/top-stories/Indian-Super-League-Zicos-presence-gives-FC-Goa-an-edge/articleshow/44682941.cms *** FC Goa launch ticket sales - Goal India al IndiaSupporters of the Goa franchise of ISL can now purchase tickets to all home games from the various options available... FC Goa fans will now be able to get their hands on tickets to the much awaited opening game between FC Goa and Chennaiyans FC to be ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rct2=ususg=AFQjCNH2JYOtoBKlWhc0l6vMpJFf_8QOjAclid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331ei=_Mg1VJCSFIfw8QH4iIGwDgurl=http://www.goal.com/en-india/news/7083/isl/2014/10/08/5165915/fc-goa-launch-ticket-sales *** Deep depression over Andaman hits Goa, heavy rain lashes the state - Times of India mes of IndiaPANAJI: Heavy rain accompanied by thunder and lightning lashed parts of Goa on Wednesday morning, affecting tourism activities by the sudden change in weather, due to a deep depression over Andaman Sea. An official of the meteorological centre stated ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rct2=ususg=AFQjCNGW8DZ6MabLbfZta6lMMTtkbiE44gclid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331ei=_Mg1VJCSFIfw8QH4iIGwDgurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Deep-depression-over-Andaman-hits-Goa-heavy-rain-lashes-the-state/articleshow/44694227.cms *** Opposition Congress wants public debate over proposed second airport for Goa - The Hindu niffs-loot-in-Mopa-mining/articleshow/44635378.cmsReginaldo sniffs 'loot' in Mopa-mining http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rct2=ususg=AFQjCNEgApzQ-vEmjFiJFKd3TW3jdQIBbwclid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331cid=52778627444271ei=_Mg1VJCSFIfw8QH4iIGwDgurl=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/opposition-congress-wants-public-debate-over-proposed-second-airport-for-goa/article6481363.ece *** Goa, India: send us a travel tip - The Guardian from a superb eaterie to a deserted beach, a chilled out cafe or the perfect ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rct2=ususg=AFQjCNE6EfLjNz6MOy85FOJY-JLV6sYcWQclid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331ei=_Mg1VJCSFIfw8QH4iIGwDgurl=http://www.theguardian.com/travel/2014/oct/08/goa-india-send-us-a-travel-tip *** India needs to scrap iron ore export tax as prices sink - Daily Times ily TimesBased on recent public comments by the government of Goa, it's now probably realistic to assume mining to start by January to February at the earliest, Albanese said in the email late on Tuesday. Albanese was previously the CEO of Rio Tinto , but ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rct2=ususg=AFQjCNHWwV_pTUl7NKY03D36qUoGo6os5Aclid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331cid=52778628339838ei=_Mg1VJCSFIfw8QH4iIGwDgurl=http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/business/09-Oct-2014/india-needs-to-scrap-iron-ore-export-tax-as-prices-sink *** Happenings in Goa in brief - Times of India mes of IndiaPurva Hedge Dessai, associate professor, department of management studies, Goa University, will be the keynote speaker at the inaugural of the seminar. The seminar will comprise of technical sessions on overview of research paper writing, structure and ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rct2=ususg=AFQjCNHACH03s-8y4DHEXyuEKR3oKVK65wclid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331ei=_Mg1VJCSFIfw8QH4iIGwDgurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Happenings-in-Goa-in-brief/articleshow/44635591.cms *** Goa 'server' crashes after tourist overload - Times of India oncluded five-day 'extended weekend' drew an estimated 4 lakh desi tourists to Goa. While this
[Goanet] JOHN STATEMENT IS UNBELIEVABLE?
Dear Editor Times of India Your news items titled Parrikar colluded with corrupt Congressmen to oust me, says John which should have been just opposite . In fact Parrikar colluded with John to oust Congressmen because this way Parrikar gained clear entry to get his roots stronger in BJP. The weakness was also with the Congressmen leaders as most of them are corrupt who gave John enough opportunity to convince the High command Sonia Gandhi to believe it, and she was really fooled. But John never realized that one day the truth will come out and now it is proved that he committed a blunder and this is the answer what he got from the High Command to get him ouster. Can anybody will believe his stories now? He should have said this when he was in his seat and not after he was shunted out. It is not easy to fool now the Goans. Stephen Dias D.Paula Parrikar colluded with corrupt Congressmen to oust me, says JohnTNN | Oct 9, 2014, 01.01 AM IST inShare 1 Comments http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Parrikar-colluded-with-corrupt-Congressmen-to-oust-me-says-John/articleshow/44725703.cms#write More http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Parrikar-colluded-with-corrupt-Congressmen-to-oust-me-says-John/articleshow/44725703.cms?prtpage=1 A A READ MORE John Fernandes http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/topic/John-Fernandes|GPCC http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/topic/GPCC|Congress http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/topic/Congress RELATED - Luizinho denies appointment as GPCC chief http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Luizinho-denies-appointment-as-GPCC-chief/articleshow/41028660.cms - Suspended Goa Youth Congress president alleges 'harassment' http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Suspended-Goa-Youth-Congress-president-alleges-harassment/articleshow/39059670.cms - Goa Congress to raise funds for JK flood relief http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Goa-Congress-to-raise-funds-for-JK-flood-relief/articleshow/43829755.cms - GPCC chief: No one censored me when I suspended members http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/GPCC-chief-No-one-censored-me-when-I-suspended-members/articleshow/41546516.cms - Luizinho replaces John as Congress state president http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Luizinho-replaces-John-as-Congress-state-president/articleshow/44635421.cms Panaji: Outgoing Congress president John Fernandes on Wednesday said there is a possibility, even circumstantial evidence, that chief minister Manohar Parrikar colluded with corrupt elements in the Congress to oust him from the state party president's post. Fernandes said that Congress recently handed a memorandum to the Goa governor exposing Parrikar's misdeeds in Goa. The memorandum also recommended the sacking of Parrikar and if there was no alternative to him, to have President's rule in Goa. tnn A copy of the memorandum would be forwarded to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Parrikar pressed the panic button due to this and colluded with corrupt Congress leaders to oust him, Fernandes said. On Tuesday Fernandes had said that him being replaced as state Congress president was not a surprise and that the high command was acceding to his request to be relieved on moral grounds after the Lok Sabha election results. Fernandes also hinted at a quid pro quo between Congressmen and Parrikar. Justifying his statement, Fernandes said the Parrikar government has recently withdrawn a case that the South Goa collector had filed against the wife of Luizinho Faleiro (incoming Congress president). The case was that Faleiro's wife had allegedly tampered with form I XIV to remove the names of tenants on Zuzmobor island. To return the favour, Faleiro had requested former Velim Congress MLA Felipe Neri Rodrigues to withdraw the case he had filed against BJP organizing secretary Satish Dhond in the signature forgery case. This is a case of you scratch my back, I scratch yours, Fernandes said. Fernandes said that people are shouting that Parrikar has infiltrated the Congress legislature party and may even infiltrate the Goa Pradesh Congress committee. I urge young Congressmen to stay within the Congress and fight corruption, Fernandes said. He said he had done a wonderful job as whistle blower and would continue to do so. Fernandes said he had even used his personal funds to keep the party going and is now leaving the party with Rs 22lakh as balance and the party accounts audited. Stay updated on the go with The Times of India’s mobile apps. Click here http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/mobileapplist/7404562.cms?utm_source=articleshow_bottomutm_medium=showpageutm_campaign=articleshow to download it for your device.
[Goanet] Birthday Notice
Birthday Notice Public particularly friends, Fans and well-wishers are hereby requested not to spend money on releasing Advertisement (Press, cable TV etc), Flower bouquets, fruit baskets, gifts etc etc. on my birthday 10thOct. Instead, one can donate money into my personal saving account at any branches (all over the world) of Kanara Bank, SBi and Yess Bank. Just mention JoeGoaUk and the money will go into the right a/c. No amount will be treated small however, minimum set to 5K. As you can see, the main intention of releasing this advt: 1. To remind you of my birth date so that you don’t say ‘Oh I forgot!’ 2. If few or none adverts seen in the press etc, at least you know they were requested not to. Thank you and Happy Birthday to me. 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] Madhya Pradesh: Christian meet organizers get notice on terror link
From: bcsabha.kal...@gmail.com To: Christian meet organizers get notice on terror link A similar exercise had caused a furore in 2011 when the police in some districts sought to collect details of Christian organizations in a similar format. Posted on October 9, 2014, 8:18 AM File photo. Bhopal: After refusing permission for an annual Christian gathering in Jobat, Alirajpur, the Madhya Pradesh Police have served a notice on the organizer asking whether his organization was involved in terror, criminal or anti-social activities among other things. Jhabua-based Moksha Foundation had organized a gathering in Jobat from October 6-9, but the Alirajpur administration refused permission because a marriage between a Christian man and a Hindu woman had caused communal tension. On Tuesday, foundation president Kapil Sharma was asked by the police to fill up personal information like name, address, passport number and political association among 20 points listed in a one-page document. The second document sought information about the organization: like the source of funding; whether involved in terror or criminal activities; details of members, including foreigners; and a clear note on the actual inclination of the organization (religious, political, social or communal). A similar exercise had caused a furore in 2011 when the police in some districts sought to collect details of Christian organizations in a similar format. In the wake of protests by the minority community, which dubbed the exercise as community profiling, the state police headquarters had claimed that the circular was issued by a mistake. Jhabua SP Krishnaveni Desavatu told The Indian Express that it was a routine exercise. “Maybe the local police did not have information about the organization. They normally collect such information from active and inactive organization. There is nothing to worry,” she said. Sharma said never in the past had he been asked to provide information about himself and the organization. He said he would reply in a couple of days but took offence to the type of questions. Spokesperson of Catholic Bishops Conference, Madhya Pradesh, Fr Johny P J said the Catholic community would challenge the exercise if it was ordered by the administration. “Normally the police resort to such steps under pressure from right-wing organizations,” he said. Source: Indian Express
[Goanet] China overtakes US gdp.
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[Goanet] BBC News about the next possible president of Brazil.
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[Goanet] INDIAN JUDICIARY IN CRISIS?
Justice R.M. Lodha who recently retired as the Chief Justice of India must be lauded for his firm decision not to seek or accept any post retirement posting from the Government. He has rightly expressed a very unyielding view that there must be at least a two year cooling period before any retired Judge of the Supreme Court or High Court takes up any constitutional post. On the flip side the other former Chief Justice of India P. Sathasivam who had retired on 26th April this year, was swiftly groomed by the Narendra Modi led NDA and on September 5th sworn in as the Governor of Kerala. Does it not send a wrong message to other Judges due to retire that if they remain in good books with the government, a plumb post retirement lollipop is assured. Dark days ahead for the Indian Judiciary? Aires Rodrigues Advocate High Court C/G-2, Shopping Complex Ribandar Retreat, Ribandar – Goa – 403006 Mobile No: 9822684372 Office Tel No: (0832) 2444012 Email: airesrodrigu...@gmail.com Or airesrodrig...@yahoo.com You can also reach me on Facebook.com/ AiresRodrigues Twitter@rodrigues_aires
Re: [Goanet] North Goans marrying South Goans
On Oct 8, 2014, at 1:07 PM, Antonio Menezes ac.mene...@gmail.com wrote: The reactions as I have heard, from some Bardez girls who were married in Salcete : they ( or their souls) feel very free or expansive to be in coastal or southern Salcete as there are no hills to constrain their vision of surrounding landscape. Dear Antonio, By now, I believe that, Cecil's hypotheses has been proven to be quite 'off the wall'. As Saxtticar who is married to a Bardezcan, I can attest to the free and expansive comment in your post. The negatives I have heard about Salcete are as follows: (a) Margao is so disorganised and dirty; one cannot even cross a road safely there - not that Mapuca is any better (b) Saxtti cuisine is very spicy - One year later ...Bardez cuisine is so bland. (What then should one say about Ilhas cuisine?) The positives I have heard: (c) Colva looks much cleaner now that Calangute has been messed up. (d) It is good that you don't have as many Furxem (Vipers) in Salcete as we have in Bardez. As an aside: I assume we know how the island got rid of their poisonous snakes. Yes ...They imported the Indian mongoose.to take care of the rat problem. Jamaica even issued a set of stamps in commemoration http://images.stampwants.com/239ct.img jc
[Goanet] Coriander health benefits
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[Goanet] GOA SUDHAROP SCHOLARSHIP
October 9, 2014 PRESS RELEASE GOA SUDHAROP SCHOLARSHIPS Goa Sudharop, a volunteer and non-profit organization, working for the betterment of Goa and Goans, invites applications for full scholarships from meritorious Goan students who wish to pursue their studies in India in Medicine (M.B.B.S.), Engineering (BE) and Technology (B.Tech.) degree courses, but are facing difficulties in doing so due to financial constraints. Goa Sudharop is working jointly with the Foundation For Excellence Inc. U.S.A. in order to help Goan students obtain FFE scholarships. FFE’s mission is to help economically underprivileged and academically bright students in India to complete their higher education. Economically underprivileged Goan students who secure admission to either M.B.B.S., B.Eng., or B.Tech courses, and are in need of financial assistance are eligible to apply for these scholarships. The applicants should have passed their Class XII qualifying examination not earlier than 2013, and scored not less than 70% marks. Only those applicants whose annual total family income is below Rs.1,80,000/- are eligible for the scholarships. The last date to receive applications is 25th November, 2014. For further details, please contact Goa Sudharop’s Executive Director, Mr. Ibonio M.B.D’Souza; mobile; 9850454371; e-mail: ibonioso...@gmail.com
[Goanet] Fwd: City Hall Nairobi, 1968. Recognise anyone?
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[Goanet] Whom exactly does the Agricultural Tenancy (Amendment) Act 2014 benefit? (Adv Joao Fernandes)
Whom exactly does the Agricultural Tenancy (Amendment) Act 2014 benefit? Advocate Joao Fernandes joao_fe...@yahoo.com In the 1960s, the Goa Legislative Assembly which was then headed by Dayanand Bandodkar brought about the Daman and Diu Agricultural Tenancy Act 1964, and it received the assent of the President of India on December 16, 1964. To give it special protection -- along with the Fifth Amendment to the Agricultural Tenancy Act -- it has been included in the Ninth Schedule of the Constitution of India [which was added to the Constitution in 1951, primarily to deal with a situation in which the Supreme Court struck down land reform laws -Ed.]. The object of the Act is to give protection and ownership rights to the marginalised sections. That is, to the tenants and cultivators, from the oppression and suppression of the feudal class which was then dominating Goan society in respect of the land which the former were or are cultivating. The Goa Legislative Assembly in a recently concluded Assembly session, by way of Bill No. 20 of 2014, passed the amendment to the Goa Agricultural Tenancy Act 1964. With this amendment, the Goa Government has introduce three major changes to the Agricultural Tenancy Act. One change which the amendment tries to introduce is to take away the authority of the Mamlatdar's court in deciding tenancy cases, Secondly, it introduces contract farming and thirdly, it puts a time limitation over filing tenancy cases. From a bare reading of this amendment, it appears that the amendment was introduce without studying the ground realities, without the application of mind and without taking into confidence and consideration all stakeholders, particularly the tenants and have-nots and the institutions which are working for their benefit -- like the Mamlatdar, and the agriculture department. Yet, it appears that before introducing the present Amendment, the haves of the feudal class might have been taken into confidence and it has been drafted as per their whims and fancies; the amendment is likely to benefit them rather then the illiterate and ignorant farming class or have-nots. GROUND REALITIES As stated by the Government, one of the objects of the amendment particularly in introducing contract farming is to avoid fertile land from remaining fallow. Before introducing such an amendment, has the government undertaken any study or survey to known the ground realities over why people keep agricultural land fallow? The answer may be in negative. As per my study, most of the fertile paddy fields, particularly in the villages, are kept fallow on account of problem of stray cattle. The High Court of Goa, in Writ Petition No. 261 of 2004 (Audhut Kurtarkar v/s State of Goa), directed local bodies to solve the stray cattle problem. Government has also provided local bodies with funds and manpower but no efforts have been made by the local bodies nor by the Goa government to solve the problem of stray cattle. Even today, herds of stay cattle are seen on the road and in the paddy field. In some cases, the farmers cultivate but during the night stray cattle destroy paddy fields, which discourages the farmers from cultivating. Secondly, land holding are often small and segregated and it is surveyed accordingly. Cultivation becomes difficult and uneconomical for the farmers which sometime also result in keeping the land fallow. Collapsed embankments (bunds) results in saline water entering into the field. There are also issues relating to sluice gates being opened by fisherfolk at khazan lands, the release of sewage water by big residential complex into the paddy field. These are all other factors which sometimes contributes to keeping the land fallow. The government should have studied these problem first before introducing any amendment as the problem needs to be solved permanently. But from the manner in which the government has gone about introducing the present problem, there seems to be no official intention to solve the problem but rather to create some more problems. TIME LIMITS By way of this amendment, the government has introduced Section 60C, through which a three-year time limit has been set to file tenancy cases under Sections 7, 7A, 8, 8A, 10, 11, 12, 14, 18,18A, 18B, 18C, 18E, 18F, 18G, 18H, 18J or 18K. The inserted section reads as under: No Court of Senior Civil Judge shall entertain any application under section 7, 7A, 8, 8A, 10, 11, 12, 14, 18, 18A, 18B, 18C, 18E, 18F, 18G, 18H, 18J and/or 18K of this Act unless it is filed within a period of three year from the date of commencement of the Goa Agricultural Tenancy (Amendment) Act, 2014. This mean
[Goanet] North Goans marrying South Goans (Response to Antonio Menezes from Rose Fernandes)
Dear Antonio Not hint, fact. Unless one puts the truth in a bottle and renames it ignorance. I am referring to the past here (not so much the present which has changed), tailors held important positions in our society (along with fishermen and rice growers). Over a cup of chai, sewing machine and a little chit chat, they were priviledged to pick up the goings on in each household, who had a marriagable son, marriagable daughter, etc. Apart from seeing a happy ending, they would have secured the contract of making the wedding dress as well as outfits for the rest of the wedding party. Personally I think their exclusion from the mainstream Goykar Association in East Africa resulting them in setting up their own Tailors Society was due to fear not ignorance of how much they knew about all of us. Fishermen and rice growers also commanded important positions, they were key to our survival, rice and fish curry has and will always remain the staple food of our people. I agree with Frederick that caste was a primary factor in marriages but the village element should not be under estimated and played a part albeit to a lesser extent. Bearing in mind this happened over 70 years ago, a relative till today often relates the story of a man who had a health condition and as a result no girl in the village would marry him, he eventually married a girl outside his village. Often I joke with Melvyn that had I married him while my ancestors were alive, he would not have been able to enter their homes through the front door. (Any response to this post will receive a reply in two weeks after my return from Northern India) Rose Fernandes Thornton Heath, Surrey, United Kingdom 9 October 2014
Re: [Goanet] North Goans marrying South Goans
On Oct 9, 2014, at 1:54 AM, Frederick FN Noronha wrote: In RECENT times, with the intermingling ACROSS the GENDERS happening more regularly, Comment: I was wrong to believe that it always was so. (:-) jc
[Goanet] Song for the day.....
The best year of my life Linda Scott - I've Told Every Little Star *http://tinyurl.com/p3qpjow http://tinyurl.com/p3qpjow* -- DEV BOREM KORUM Gabe Menezes.
[Goanet] MYSTERIES EXPLORED: AMAZING SCIENTIFIC REASONS BEHIND HINDU TRADITIONS
I came across this posting on Facebook. Could anyone who has knowledge on the subject throw some light on this as to how far it is accurate or correct? regards, Marshall
Re: [Goanet] Fwd: City Hall Nairobi, 1968. Recognise anyone?
On Thu, 10/9/14, Gabe Menezes wrote: Subject: City Hall Nairobi, 1968. Recognise anyone? -+- Gabe Menezes, This is a great memento from 1968. I am reminded of the times I had then watching my parents and their friends dance - with their formal poses. The men wore bow ties and the women always wore large smiles. Often, the most interesting part of the night was the raffle and prizes. The band was always the big draw i.e. the deciding factor on whether or not people attended a function. Other than that, my memory is about as blank as your post. It is a pity when someone decides, We like doing things the old way and we are not going to change. Every other net group that I am on has the technology that allows members to post and view pictures. Perhaps I will soon see your picture and mementoes elsewhere.. Mervyn
[Goanet] This law cannot be bent nor can be bought..
Who would not like to grow younger? If I could pay Rs. 1 Lac to get myself younger by a year, I would pay 25 Lacs making me 25 years younger today. Sadly, there isn’t a thing like that. It’s the Nature’s law – It always goes up and never comes down. The law cannot be bent nor can be bought. God, I was happy all this time and please keep that way in the coming years a nature's pic https://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukflowers/15459849766/ 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] Goa news for October 10, 2014
Goa News from Google News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** Party building would be my priority, says new Goa Congress chief #139;Luizinho ... - Economic Times g-8jtE75PUf-rZQT6dJ3JVB8Qclid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331cid=52778627261747ei=fho3VOjpCa6p8QGDhYG4Ag http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rct2=ususg=AFQjCNEFrJE5R26JoIYPVif8YW4NWfAUJAclid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331cid=52778627261747ei=fho3VOjpCa6p8QGDhYG4Agurl=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/party-building-would-be-my-priority-says-new-goa-congress-chief-luizinho-faleiro/articleshow/44742826.cms *** India's Sesa Sterlite likely to resume iron ore mining in Goa in 2015 - Mining Technology wned natural resources firm Sesa Sterlite expects to restart iron ore mining in Goa in 2015, after the country's top court lifted a 19-month ban in April this year. Sesa had hoped to restart mining in September and Vedanta Resources ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rct2=ususg=AFQjCNFcTs4IUZzUo-lfu4zPLegxjXT1jgclid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331cid=52778628339838ei=fho3VOjpCa6p8QGDhYG4Agurl=http://www.mining-technology.com/news/newsindias-sesa-sterlite-likely-to-resume-iron-ore-mining-in-goa-in-2015-4399765 *** ISL: FC Goa is a club that knows how to connect with its fans - Firstpost uper-league/top-stories/FC-Goa-look-to-continue-winning-run/articleshow/44702597.cmsFC Goa look to continue winning run http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rct2=ususg=AFQjCNGTcvmmf8J_aO5aqjkqAySXqd5R9gclid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331cid=52778629031827ei=fho3VOjpCa6p8QGDhYG4Agurl=http://www.firstpost.com/sports/fc-goa-1749755.html *** Cheapest ISL tickets in Goa to cost Rs.100 - Sportskeeda ff Oct 12 in Kolkata, the first game in Goa will be held between the home team FC Goa and Chennaiyin ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rct2=ususg=AFQjCNFALj1vESfkRdxmsxFeZpEYSNaTIQclid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331cid=52778628798615ei=fho3VOjpCa6p8QGDhYG4Agurl=http://www.sportskeeda.com/football/cheapest-isl-tickets-in-goa-to-cost-rs-100 *** Indian Super League: FC Goa hope to maintain winning streak before start of ... - India.com terlite-ironore-mining-idINKCN0HX0BM20141008India needs to scrap iron ore export tax as prices sink - miner Sesa http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rct2=ususg=AFQjCNEg4f_yad7vxaK8K6pPbItRpUsQcQclid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331cid=52778627801041ei=fho3VOjpCa6p8QGDhYG4Agurl=http://www.india.com/sports/indian-super-league-fc-goa-hope-to-maintain-winning-streak-before-start-of-isl-2014-167563/ *** FC Goa launch ticket sales for all ISL home games - Goal.com al.comSports aficionados can buy tickets for FC Goa matches at Cafe Coffee Day outlets starting from 10th October at outlets located at, Bambolim (Kenkre Centre, NH 17); Colva (inside Silver Sand Resort, Colva Beach Road); Margao (inside Vasant Arcade, ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rct2=ususg=AFQjCNHergqr3n4ABqRwv6xyh2zuoFbAugclid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331ei=fho3VOjpCa6p8QGDhYG4Agurl=http://www.goal.com/en-india/news/136/india/2014/10/08/5165915/fc-goa-launch-ticket-sales-for-all-isl-home-games *** Goa, India: send us a travel tip - The Guardian from a superb eaterie to a deserted beach, a chilled out cafe or the perfect ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rct2=ususg=AFQjCNE6EfLjNz6MOy85FOJY-JLV6sYcWQclid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331ei=fho3VOjpCa6p8QGDhYG4Agurl=http://www.theguardian.com/travel/2014/oct/08/goa-india-send-us-a-travel-tip *** Happenings in Goa in brief - Times of India mes of IndiaPurva Hedge Dessai, associate professor, department of management studies, Goa University, will be the keynote speaker at the inaugural of the seminar. The seminar will comprise of technical sessions on overview of research paper writing, structure and ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rct2=ususg=AFQjCNHACH03s-8y4DHEXyuEKR3oKVK65wclid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331ei=fho3VOjpCa6p8QGDhYG4Agurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Happenings-in-Goa-in-brief/articleshow/44635591.cms *** CBI team in UK to extradite Varley in Goa paedophilia case - Times of India ember team has reached London to ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rct2=ususg=AFQjCNFPw7ZoBq0BjyBHpcj-6MBx0TQonQclid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331cid=52778628974772ei=fho3VOjpCa6p8QGDhYG4Agurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/City/Goa/CBI-team-in-UK-to-extradite-Varley-in-Goa-paedophilia-case/articleshow/44764788.cms *** Goa 'server' crashes after tourist overload - Times of India oncluded five-day 'extended weekend' drew an estimated 4 lakh desi tourists to Goa. While this meant peak-season business for most tourism stakeholders, the tremendous increase in footfalls and vehicles#148;from across the country#148;meant ...a class=
[Goanet] Fwd: Song for the day.....
The golden years of my lifewell almost! Linda Scott - I've Told Every Little Star *http://tinyurl.com/p3qpjow http://tinyurl.com/p3qpjow* -- DEV BOREM KORUM Gabe Menezes.
