[Goanet] K'taka diverting Mhadei water, alleges MBA

http://oheraldo.in/pagedetails.asp?nid=14027cid=26 K'taka diverting Mhadei water, alleges MBA HERALD REPORTER PANJIM, DEC 14 The Mhadei Bachao Abhiyan (MBA) today alleged that the Karnataka Government is continuing with the Mhadei water diversion at Kankumbi against the direction of the Supreme

[Goanet] Ekal vidyalaya looks like a sangh parivar outfit

http://www.sanghparivar.org/global-roundup-peoples-awareness-about-ekal-movement Check the sanghparivar website talking about the Ekal movement. Sure even RSS is a legal organization in India; samir

[Goanet] funny an atheist defending religious indoctrinations

I am surprised at Santosh defending religious indoctrinations such as the Ekal Vidyalaya even if they may be of the tolerant kind. What is wrong with Santosh ? While on the other hand, a mere note on Vedic mathematics is trashed to pieces, here is Santosh actually defending the likes of RSS. Isnt

[Goanet] Orlim schools, chapels missing in draft RP 2021!

http://oheraldo.in/pagedetails.asp?nid=14036cid=26 Orlim schools, chapels missing in draft RP 2021! HERALD REPORTER Industrial estate shown in church property MARGAO, DEC 14 Even as many a Panchayat body in Salcete constituted the committees vis-à-vis the Regional Plan 2021 at the extra

[Goanet] AMONTRONN-Poilem Konkani (Romi Lipi) Shitya ani Sonvskurti Sommelon

AMONTRONN   DALGADO KONKNNI AKADEMI puroskrut   Poilem Konkani (Romi Lipi) Sahitya ani Sonvskurti Sommelon   Pai Tiatrist Joao Agostinho Fernandes Nagar Ravindra Bhavan, Moddganv, Goy   (20 ani 21 Dezembr, 2008)     Ghorcheam ani ixttam

[Goanet] Rapist in Moira

My wife today morning told me something I found alarming. It seems that on Saturday night an old Kunbi woman from Novo Portugal, was assaulted and raped by one drunken psychopath a man from Povocao. He came to her house at around 10.30 in the night and tried to remove a tile from the roof. The

[Goanet] Questions about Hindu organizations

Samir's confusing assertions about some RSS members not being criminals, but VHP being like KKK, and the U. S. government approved VHP America charity being the same as VHP, has raised very serious questions in my mind. There are perhaps thousands of Indians in America who are members or donors

[Goanet] Sandeep is no more but thousands of youngsters are with us. We should not forget him and his sacrifice, said Unnikrishnan.

New Delhi, Dec 15 (PTI) An emotional father of slain NSG Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan, who was killed in the Mumbai terror attack during the commando operation, today regretted that his son did not live longer to serve the nation. I am seeking an apology on his (Sandeep's) behalf. Had he lived, he

[Goanet] Ref: We Owe It To Our Teachers

We Owe It To Our Teachers Death of one of my teachers, Miss Shalini Hegde (Hindi Teacher at Loyola High School Margao) a few days back inspired me to bring forth this article. If Mother's milk is the bond of love and oneness between a child and a mother, Teachers are the bonds that bind

[Goanet] Ref: Has The Goan Render gone into oblivion ?

In Response to: Message: 2 Date: Mon, 15 Dec 2008 19:04:41 +0530 From: Marshall Mendonza mmendonz...@gmail.com Subject: [Goanet] Has The Goan Render gone into oblivion ? Thanks Marshall, Your are absolutely right, the interaction between the basic functioning communities in our societies

[Goanet] Hoteliers request for 9-ft compound walls

http://oheraldo.in/pagedetails.asp?nid=14029cid=26 Hoteliers request for 9-ft compound walls HERALD REPORTER PANJIM, DEC 14 In the fear of terror attacks, many hoteliers have suggested to the Government to allow them 9 feet compound walls. This request came from some members two days ago at a

[Goanet] Xavier's News and Features, E-Service (XNFES): PRESS RELEASE: ST XAVIERS COLLEGE SPORTS DAY ON THE 18TH DEC.

XAVIER'S NEWS FEATURES E-SERVICE (XNFES) St Xaviers College sports day on the 18th Dec. St. Xavier's College, Mapusa will be having their 45th Annual Sports Meet on the 18th of December at 9:15 am. Former Football Olympian Mr. Fortunato Franco will be the chief guest for the event. St.

[Goanet] When will Goa be slum free?

WHAT IS GOAs MANTRA? 1) WILL GOA BE SLUM FREE? OR 2) GOAs LAND WILL BE AVAILABLE FREE FOR SLUMS? Plan for slum free Chennai by 2011Taking the initiative to make Chennai a slum-free city by 2011, the Tamil Nadu government has started constructing several residential Complexes

[Goanet] VOILA!!GOA A SAVE HEAVEN FOR RAPE AFTER RAPE BY SHAMELESS FILTHY MINISTERS!!!

Panaji: The Goa police, already drawing flak for their handling of a German minor's rape involving a state minister's son, are in a controversy again, this time over another minor girl's alleged rape. The alleged crime surfaced last week when the victim was admitted to the Goa Medical College

[Goanet] GSHDC's proposed scheme aims to re-cultivate fallow land

http://oheraldo.in/pagedetails.asp?nid=14028cid=26 GSHDC's proposed scheme aims to re-cultivate fallow land BINDIYA CHARI PANJIM, DEC 14 The trend of leaving agricultural land fallow continues unabated, so to say. And agriculturists, who have stopped cultivating land for various reasons, see no

[Goanet] Govt to set up Educational Estate in Salcete

http://oheraldo.in/pagedetails.asp?nid=14030cid=26 Govt to set up Educational Estate in Salcete HERALD REPORTER To acquire 1.50 lakh square metres of land MARGAO, DEC 14 After acquiring land measuring one lakh square metres to set up an Educational Estate at Curca-Bambolim, the Government has

[Goanet] Sonal Shah and VHP

There are times when we allow ourselves to be swayed by propaganda. Propaganda that has no element of truth in it. Propaganda that is false, malicious and baseless. This, sadly, happens to be one of those times. I must admit that in the past, there were instances when I too got a bit carried away

Re: [Goanet] funny an atheist defending religious indoctrinations

I would like to correct Samir's misconceptions below. --- On Mon, 12/15/08, Samir Kelekar samir_kele...@yahoo.com wrote: I am surprised at Santosh defending religious indoctrinations such as the Ekal Vidyalaya even if they may be of the tolerant kind. Tolerance is all that is needed. I

[Goanet] Talking Photos: Please identify this very beautiful beach

Talking Photos: Please identify this very beautiful beach I tell you these pics are really beautiful And you don’t really need a clue this time It’s all there. OK, I stood in the middle, facing the beach.. This is behind me http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk15/3113991192/sizes/l/

[Goanet] Ref: We Owe It To Our Teachers

Thank you Freddy for putting forth wonderful thoughts a) We owe it our teachers b) We miss you 'RENDER' Sincerely appreciate your articles on goanet. It reminds us to be grateful and remember them. Regards Mario Message: 11 Date: Tue, 16 Dec 2008 14:55:19 +0400 From: Freddy Fernandes

[Goanet] Hindu Dharma Jagruti

Hi Santosh I just got this mail in my inbox. Now, as per your opinion, is this a tolerant view of religion or it is an intolerant view ? regards, Samir -- l Sree ll 16,000 Hindus present for HJS' historic Jalgaon (Maharashtra)

[Goanet] BRITISH COLUMBIA UNDER 15 TEAM TO PLAY IN GOA

Close on the heels of Leceister City under 15 team visiting Goa yet another team this time from the US will be playing a tournament in Goa involving 3 teams. A team of Sikh NRI'S based in the US and presently touring India would play matches against Mahindra United and Goa under 15 teams. The

[Goanet] Trekking Adventure Winter Camp - Goa Hiking Association

 Join the 1ST TREKKING ADVENTURE WINTER CAMP organised by the GOA HIKING ASSOCIATION at TAMBDI SURLA, Sanguem, Goa 26th -30th December 2008 Reporting on 26th, Check Out 30th 27, 28, 29 Three teams will in turn follow 3 radial routes that include Trek to Waterrfall, Trek to Satpal, Adventure

[Goanet] Letter from Wilmix

For kind Favour of Publicity --- Pundalik spits “venom” out of frustration His term is ending , and he is reluctant to leave. He wants one more term , and he knows he wont get it. So what does he do ? He spits “venom”

Re: [Goanet] Ekal vidyalaya looks like a sangh parivar outfit

Samir is right. Listing on this blog means an organization is guilty by this association. Those contributing to the South Asian charities ProPoor, CharityFocus and All India Islahe Anjuman Siddique, your life is forever tainted for contributing to pogroms, genocide and communal riots incited

[Goanet] Tolerance and Ekal vidyalaya

Hi Santosh The trick of these VHP funded educational organizations is to divert funds to fund communal violence as also indoctrine students with an intolerant view of Hinduism. Check out: http://www.election411.org/blog/id/4611302/obama-advisors-disturbing-affiliations-india This does talk

[Goanet] Navya shastra, a progressive hindu organization

Hi Santosh: Check out: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Navya_Shastra Navya Shastra is a progressive Hindu organization which fights for Dalits and reforms within the Hindu society. I am sure there are many Hindu organizations which are tolerant ones unlike the VHP. May be Jayashree could give

[Goanet] Hilling cutting ban hits repairs of bundhs in Khazan land

http://oheraldo.in/pagedetails.asp?nid=14024cid=26 Hilling cutting ban hits repairs of bundhs in Khazan land HERALD REPORTER PANJIM, DEC 14 While strict ban on hilling cutting brought smiles on faces of environment lovers, it has affected repairs of bundhs in the Khazan land. The Soil

[Goanet] Sonal Shah renounces VHP affiliation

Fred, Your hypocrisy stupefies me. Just a few days back, you were singing completely different tunes, bitterly complaining and shedding all those tears on Goanet and in the GoenchimXapotam Forum when you felt that your own name was being unfairly tarnished on the Moderation issue on the

[Goanet] Seasonal Goanetters meet in Goa

F.N. What is the time of the Goanetters meet? -- Tony Tony de Sa Ph: +91 832 2470 148 M: +91 9975162897 E: tonydesa at gmail dot com --- Things do not change; we change. - Henry David Thoreau

[Goanet] The dilemma of Manmohan Singh

http://www.thenews.com.pk/print1.asp?id=150625 Excerpts: Prime Minister Manmohan Singh is under pressure from Indians to attack Pakistan. He is under pressure from his colleagues in the Congress Party, his opponents in the BJP and from the media to act. Condoleezza Rice has understood his

Re: [Goanet] Nasci's smear case (Was: Sonal Shah.....)

I think Nasci has presented a very strong case against me. He truly deserves a well-earned rest now. On my part, I am honored to have descended to a low position among the snake worshippers, vegetable bhaaji eaters, wearers of kashti and angosthor, and walkers in noisy Narkasur processions. I

[Goanet] Sonal Shah and VHP

Date: Mon, 15 Dec 2008 17:23:39 -0800 (PST) From: Nasci Caldeira nascy...@yahoo.com.au Sonal was indeed a member and part of VHPA and indirectly VHP. More importantly, She herself has admitted it and therefore compelled to 'renounce' just so that she might be allowed to keep her job. Mario

[Goanet] Music Downloads from Angel AV...

This week we are pleased to bring you more free Music downloads: Mac Dourado started playing guitar at the age of 12 influenced by his father who was a guitarist and violinist. One of Goa's best guitarist, Mac has toured with foreign and Indian acts and performed at all major starred hotels in

[Goanet] A pair of shoes

It's amazing to see how much news a pair of shoes can cause in these days of televised news: http://news.google.co.in/news?q=bush+shoesie=utf-8oe=utf-8rls=FlockInc.:en-US:officialclient=firefoxum=1hl=ensa=Xoi=news_groupresnum=1ct=title I wonder what is the Goan equivalent of an insulting gesture

Re: [Goanet] Seasonal Goanetters meet in Goa

I wish I could make it but I will be in Goa only from the 22nd to the 1st. If there is anything else going on I will be more than happy to join. Stanley

Re: [Goanet] Tolerance and Ekal vidyalaya

--- On Tue, 12/16/08, Samir Kelekar samir_kele...@yahoo.com wrote: It is well known that one can't take what they say at face value. Ditto! I only hope you would apply this same principle to the activists, journalists and organizations whose reports you and others post in this forum.

[Goanet] Talking Photos: Please identify this very beautiful beach

Nothing like directly taking in the cool sea breezes against ones crotch. And I presume bum cleaning is done with sea water where lovers splash each other, children ingest feces while swimming, and older folk go for the annual dunk. The picture are indeed beautiful, even defecating has a beauty to

[Goanet] Daily Grook #306

DAILY GROOK #306 _ CORN WARN _ by Francis Rodrigues my jokes tonite are clean dear, like eye-white ...only cornea! _ puns word-play of all kinds, if you read between the lines! _

[Goanet] Goa news for December 17, 2008

Goa News from Google News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** Ganguly to play against Goa in semis - Cricketnext.com [Dec 15, 2008] PTI Kolkata: Former India skipper Sourav Ganguly will play for Bengal in the Ranji Trophy Plate League semi-final

[Goanet] After the Horror

Date: Tue, 16 Dec 2008 14:05:35 +0530 From: Marshall Mendonza mmendonz...@gmail.com Here is another perspective on the Bombay terror attack in the Time magazine. http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,1864207,00.html Below are some excerpts: Mario responds: This is another rambling

Re: [Goanet] Seasonal Goanetters meet in Goa

2008/12/17 Tony de Sa tonyde...@gmail.com: F.N. What is the time of the Goanetters meet? We meet at 3.30 pm, half-an-hour before the Goa Sudharop function starts. If we find interesting company and want to continue over dinner (Jan 6, 2009) that's possible too. Provided we can agree on a place.

[Goanet] Don't do an America

Date: Tue, 16 Dec 2008 13:30:36 +0530 From: Marshall Mendonza mmendonz...@gmail.com Excerpt: For more than a decade, India's domestic politics have taken on courtesy of Messrs Advani, Thackeray and others a decidedly Hindu nationalist tone, one that is often anti-Muslim. Mario observes: This

[Goanet] There can be no 'either/or' (Enten/Eller)

The following excerpt is in *There can be no 'either/or'. We need both civil liberties and security. * By Aunohita Mojumdar. Kabul, 28 November, 2008 (a little lower on the page; also other editorials) http://www.himalmag.com/Bombay-Attacks_fnw7.html In a way Mojumdar's Either-Or fits in with

[Goanet] Next Stop Orissa

While googling the web, I came across this article published in Tehelka issue of Jan 19, 2008. The author appears to have forseen the events of August 2008.Here is what he says. *With Modi triumphant, an emboldened Sangh is set upon doing a repeat of Gujarat, reports **S. ANAND* ** *You are just

[Goanet] Spiritual Guru Baba Ramdev's Patanjali Yogpeeth honours family members of martyrs of Mumbai terror attacks

New Delhi, Dec 15 (PTI) An emotional father of slain NSG Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan, who was killed in the Mumbai terror attack during the commando operation, today regretted that his son did not live longer to serve the nation. I am seeking an apology on his (Sandeep's) behalf. Had he lived, he

Re: [Goanet] A pair of shoes

It's amazing to see how much news a pair of shoes can cause in these days of televised news. More than a pair of fractures, several, in fact: an arm and several ribs, at last count. They are still working on him, on hold in the 'green zone'. eric.

[Goanet] A pair of shoes

I wonder what is the Goan equivalent of an insulting gesture made to someone you dislike ? Asks FN Dec. 16 Simple. Walk in opposite direction and just before say 10 metres or so from your nemesis, turn your head sideways and spit on the ground.

[Goanet] Thinking Ahead

Thinking ahead Is this the solution for the countries of the South Asia? The US came together with Canada and Mexico to form NAFTA - North American Free Trade Agreement. These countries had fought several battles about 150-250 years ago. Past enemies have come together as with Germany and

[Goanet] Goa Sudharop: Seniors E-book uploaded on GS website

A message from Goa Sudharop volunteer Valerie Rodrigues The much-awaited 2008 update to A Mosaic of Memories (the Goa Sudharop Seniors e-book) has just been put up on the Goa Sudharop website. This time our youngest contributor is 12-year-old Abigail Dos Santos who has penned a tribute to

Re: [Goanet] A pair of shoes

Frederick FN Noronha wrote: It's amazing to see how much news a pair of shoes can cause in these days of televised news: http://news.google.co.in/news?q=bush+shoesie=utf-8oe=utf-8rls=FlockInc.:en-US:officialclient=firefoxum=1hl=ensa=Xoi=news_groupresnum=1ct=title I wonder what is the Goan

[Goanet] Arun Shourie on Islamic terrorism and failed Pakistani state

To Goanet - What you will never hear from professional Hindu-haters and Islamic apologists like Arundhati Roy, Amartya Sen, Praful Bidwai, Perfusser Puniyani, Teesta Setalvad, Biju Matthew, Vijay Parshad and the rest of the passel of Indian Marxist sewer rats. But then, Indians have brought

[Goanet] Check out brochure of GHA Winter Camp

For brochure of Goa Hiking Association's 1st Trekking Adventure WINTER CAMP @ Tambdi Surla, 26-30 Dec2008 click on http://goahiking.blogspot.com/ Unlimited freedom, unlimited storage. Get it now, on http://help.yahoo.com/l/in/yahoo/mail/yahoomail/tools/tools-08.html/

[Goanet] Re Noise Pollution

The following SMSs are sent to the following authorities this early morning after getting no response to the repeatedly calling Aldona Police outpost. This has been sent to : Collector Mr. Mihir Vardhan Bosco George, SP NOrth Dy. SP (Mapusa) Subash Goltekar Police Inspector Patil Add.

[Goanet] The Accidental Activist - Map to the Future

The Accidental Activist - Map to the Future By Venita Coelho The RP2021 is finally out. Every Panchayat ghar has a maps displayed on its walls - or it should have. So how do you make sense of these maps? Here's a lay persons guide. Firstly there should be three maps. One that shows your

[Goanet] Tolerance and Ekal Vidyalaya

Santosh writes: Please provide me with actual first-hand evidence from a responsible law enforcement agency in a point-wise manner here that Ekal Vidyalaya, VHP America and/or Indicorps are/were directly involved in funding any kind of illegal or criminal activity in India or anywhere else. I

[Goanet] Terrorism

Now that the high technology terrorism has just made a foray into our territory, it is time to put our differences aside and devise ways and means to meet the challenge of the future cross border incursions I am firmly of the opinion that the Indian brains will come out with something

Re: [Goanet] Seasonal Goanetters meet in Goa

At the fast approaching end of 2008, I offer my Sincere Wishes to you all, and Let's hope for a Prosperous amp; Peaceful 2009. Fond Regards Higino Miranda

[Goanet] Groups geering up for the GULAB Carol Singing Competition / 26th Dec. 2008

Groups geering up for the GULAB Carol Singing Competition The tradition of Christmas carols hails back as far as the thirteenth century, although carols were originally communal songs sung during celebrations like harvest tide as well as Christmas. It was only later that carols began to

Re: [Goanet] A pair of shoes

eric pinto wrote:  It's amazing to see how much news a pair of shoes can cause in these days of televised news.   More than a pair of fractures, several, in fact: an arm and several ribs, at last count. They are still working on him, on hold in the 'green zone'.  eric. Doc, The

Re: [Goanet] Seasonal Goanetters meet in Goa

What a fantastique idea.. ONLY an idea can change the world Keep it up

Re: [Goanet] We Owe It To Our Teachers

Hi Freddy, Mario, Oh definitely - Teachers are an absolute gift. And if you want to hear more exciting stuff about some memorable Goan teachers, as well as schooling in Goa, click below to read more of the 40 illustrated Blogs (in 5 pages), from a Goa school site that has garnered well

Re: [Goanet] Seasonal Goanetters meet in Goa

Hi FN, I am a regular reader of Goa net. Since i will be visiting Goa during this season I will be happy to attend the Gaonetters meet. Any contribution I am willing to pay for the contributory dinner. Rgds Dr Carlos DeMello Res :0832 2489020 Mobile No. will be available when in Goa