Rechristening of Goa
Andrew Pereira, TNN, May 20, 2010, 03.49am IST
PANAJI: The names they are a changin’. In a reflection of the
demographic changes the state is undergoing,
new colonies and wards being carved out in Goa’s towns and villages
are more likely to call themselves some nagar or the
Naxalism and Goa
Sandesh Prabhudesai
--
Mr Prime Minister has indirectly admitted that poverty is the cause of
rising Naxalism. The developmental schemes are not reaching them, due
to corruption, leakages and lack of transparency. He also suggests
indirectly that only realistic pro-people
The neo colonial era elite are incestuously bound together by dadagiri, rape,
incest drugs and crime. They are not members of the 'elite' past but production
of the post 61 puppets of Goa.
BC
The Goan elite of the Colonial era were incestuously bound together by an
impenetrable clanship,
These cowards are even told by the CM that he can do without their votes.
The Feni drunken sleeping sheepish Goans who are being hoodwinked by everyone
and are doing nothing to ensure that what is left of the place we call Goa is
preserved.
Date: Sat, 29 May 2010 23:17:15 -0400
From: manuel
What to tell you men, my chooriz-pau business is down ya.
No auntie, no ponty comming, no eating chooris pau these days.
Ah, at least the raan-dukoor is a clean green-eating animal, so we
shall keep 'em out of the 'talk of town'.
If you take a minute to think about the situation in amchi-Goiem,
Ixttamno,
Tomazinho babak 'black-and-white' purave zai khoim. Tor 'emblem' ho
'black-and-white puravo nhoi? To rongit-ui asa khoro, punn hanvem zo V.IXTTak
dhaddlolo to tori 'black-and-white' mu? Tomazinho babache GT disallear chhapun
ailole lekh 'black-and-white' nhoi? Ani te zor Tomazinho
Received the following tragic news from a Goanetter in Saudi:-
Nadia Dourado is dead
2010-05-31
Nadia Dourado is dead. The young woman who was the romantic interest or very
good friend of a South Goa minister had consumed a tube full of Ratol, a
powerful rat poison. It is an open secret who
Very interesting to read some of the remarks over my reference to
'Tarvotteachim bondollam' used in my open questions to Churchill Alemao. I am
definitely not the first one to use the phrase but people tell me that there is
a konkani song with this theme. In my childhood the phrase was used
MT, I resist using the word ghatis (its used in Mumbai to describe
Maharastrans)...in Goa, the g^^ are the new Goans, indeed.
I recently witnessed two incidents: one where a Goan photo-studio
owner was roughed up by some g^^ (really tough looking guys who
were summoned by a woman within
DAILY GROOK #711
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CREED GREED
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by Francis Rodrigues
the catholic congregation
tho' often hard to please
accepts any denomination
but preferstwenties!
*GREAT ALL-OCCASION GIFT* http://www.KonkaniSongBook.com
Vatican official tells paedophile priests to expect damnation
Monsignor Charles Scicluna warns seminarians who exploit their office that
their punishment in hell will be worse than death penalty on earth
The Vatican http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/vatican official in charge of
catching
http://www.oheraldo.in/news/Local%20News/Navelim-sabha-demands-Alemao-rsquo-s-apology-over-squealing-remark/37377.html
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HERALD REPORTER
MARGAO, MAY 30
PWD Minister Churchill Alemao’s infamous statement calling Goans as
squealing pigs came in for condemnation at the Navelim gram sabha on Sunday.
MONDAY MUSE (31 May 2010)
SOUND DETECTIVES
Sensory awareness plays a crucial role in Out Bound Training. One such activity
is called Sound Detectives. Participants are asked to close their eyes and
listen. They are told to detect the various sounds that they can hear… the
nearest one… the
** Margao - Goa Statehood Day **
Teacher says 'Goa is a Real Estate State with most Politicians...its
Real Estate Agents', is it Uncle?
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Jazz Goa goes on A.I.R.
Jazz Goa is all about promoting Goa's immense music talent. Listen to original
music from Goa every Monday 10pm on 105.4 FM Rainbow. The music on this half
hour show has all been recorded at Jazz Goa's state of the art recording studio
in Sangolda and features some of
Mogal goemkarano / Borges
Anv ojap zatam ki anvem ek sompem kam dillem Borges babak, tem taka somzonk
nam munn. Somzon, somzonaslolea porim kelam shem maka dista, kiteak taka
ani tea von sompe baxen somzaunk moje koddem goddo nam zalem. Ek daktuli
kovita anv anga post kortam, tacher gomtolem
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/
Goa minister under cloud after alleged partner diesIANS, May 31, 2010,
10.40am IST
PANAJI: Goa's tourism minister Mickky Pacheco, who faces charges of
bigamy, has been dragged into controversy again after a 28-year-old woman,
allegedly his third partner, died
[From Sabrina Buckwalter sb2...@columbia.edu to SAI list.]
Navayana-Avarna fellowship for National Book Trust Publishing Course, July
2010
In 2009, Navayana sponsored five Dalit/Adivasi candidates for the
Edit-Pub diploma course at Jadavpur University, Kolkata, as Avarna
fellows. This year,
-- Forwarded message --
From: Siddarth Karapurkar preserve...@gmail.com
Date: 30 May 2010 08:32
Subject: Fwd: injustice to an activist
Mr Narayan Gadekar ended his hunger strike after the SDPO Mapusa 1 called
him to his office and assured him that all his demands will be met
Soter wrote:
No one denies that Tarvottis and gulfies did not improve their own living
conditions and educate their children. But besides improving their economic
status and personal social status, what has been their meaningful contribution
to the over all political, social and cultural
Hey Gabe,
Leave ole Albert alone. His articles are much better then what you have writing.
Agilio Pereira
London, UK
-Original Message-
From: goanet-boun...@lists.goanet.org [mailto:goanet-boun...@lists.goanet.org]
On Behalf Of Gabe Menezes
Sent: 30 May 2010 22:28
To: Goa's premiere
On 31 May 2010 10:22, Agilio Pereira - Abacus Systems UK Ltd
agilio.pere...@abacus.uk.net wrote:
Hey Gabe,
Leave ole Albert alone. His articles are much better then what you have
writing.
Agilio Pereira
London, UK
COMMENT: Certainly better than what you wrote - ''better than what you
--
*The Parody of Our Melody*
*Greed and power has corrupted society, and we cannot recognize the original
melody, writes PETER FERNANDES*
It is an empirical experience, as well as a scientific confirmation, that
everything in the cosmos is connected to each other
Governor of West Bengal, Mr. M.K. Narayanan visits Goa Chitra
By Victor Hugo Gomes
Goa Chitra, Goa’s first Ethnographic museum at Benaulim, Goa was graced
by the Governor of West Bengal, His Excellency Mr. M.K. Narayanan, on
the 30th of May, 2010. The distinguished Governor arrived in the
Jabriya Indian School (JIS), Kuwait have achieved 100 percent results in
the Class 10 CBSE examination 2010-2011. The student's diligence and
dedication have proved that the school has reached the pinnacle of
success with cent percent results.
The toppers of the school are Asheni Selika
*Vanxim Vanquished*
Jelton Fernandes, all of just 17, is one of those few concerned citizens in
an apathetic Goa I keep writing about in this column. He lives on Vanxim
island tucked away north-west off Divar island and in the news these days
because of the literally thousands of tons of sand
Selma said: The money that the tarvottis and Gulfies brought and hoarded
in their banks is absolutely essential to growth
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Selma, I think Soter is correct and he is NOT jealous.
Goans investing in Bank deposit is not the answer
Who uses that money is more important
And, Goans are not clever in
Congratulations to Dwane for his wonderful achievement.
Congratulations also to his parents Mr. and Mrs Gaspar Almeida of Kuwaut for
their time-investment in their children and also on their 17th wedding
anniversary.
Thank you Gaspar for all you have done and continue to do for the Goan
Hi Guys,
How are you all.
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I am referring to Gabe's comment below. It is very easy to throw stones on
others, but we have to remember that a life has been lost, and no one has
the right to sit in judgment. And why bring the Church into the mix? There
should be absolutely no problem for any church to bury the deceased.
On 31 May 2010 14:17, Salus Correia saluscorr...@gmail.com wrote:
I am referring to Gabe's comment below. It is very easy to throw stones on
others, but we have to remember that a life has been lost, and no one has
the right to sit in judgment. And why bring the Church into the mix?
There
Selma wrote:
As for tarvottis and Gulfkars heralding the moral degradation of Goa, what
is it these people should have done? Stayed in Goa, spending long hours at
the local gaddi, then become sarpanches and bleeding people dry with bribes
and black-mail. Tarvottis and Gulfkars are doing honest
In the Margao wholesale market a Goan lady happen to invite me and my wife to
buy and split the king fish equally. Vendor had quoted Rs.500 and our asking
price was Rs. 400/- Whilst bargaining a young tarvotti with all the gold
flashing on his fingers, wrist and neck
happen to inquire the
Dear Sir,
The Golden Goa or the Rome of the East as it was known, is lost forever and
will never be the same. The ills of corruption are so deep down in our system
and is like an epidemic affecting all section of society. Most have of us are
shouting from the roof top on environmental issues
Beware and respect fire, water and electricity. Don't be complacent.
Watch this recorded incident
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vX6TwxfPVGcfeature=channel
Dr. Ferdinando dos Reis Falcão.
I found your stories very moving, Valmiki. Thanks for sharing.
Warm regards,
Victor
Very well said, that, Peter,
Your concluding words sums it all:
Unless, we learn to discern the voice of the “Fine Tuner,” who gives us the
great harmony vital for growth of nature and life, our future is bleak, and
our end is uncertain. We might have to dance to the “Parody of the Melody,”
for
Ixttamno,
Debate svikarun kel'li mhoji zap GT disallear 10 July 2009 tarkher asa
oxem hanvem Tomazinhobabak kolloilem, zalear to vicharta: Hich zap
Borges baban adim kiteak dili na kai? Ghuspagonddholl korche khatir?
Hi zap atam divpak sabar karonnan asum-ietat: (1) Hanvem ti ek
'trumpcard'
MUSICIAN SOCORRO DE MELO TO CONDUCT MUSIC CLASSES IN KUWAIT
This summer music classes will be conducted under the guidance of
Musican Socorro De Melo for music lovers who will be in Kuwait during
vacation time. The format of the workshop is as follows:
A plan of a 90-day period of music
Hi Mrs. Cardoso,
I am an ardent follower of GN. I read most of the stuff, but I wish our Concani
writers in Romi which is the best script for our mae bhas should make it short
and sweet. Besides in 20 years I am ready for the victory, I am already
practising eating paan imported from Taiwan,
Heavy rains just after midnight of 30th May 2010
It was 2-3 hour continuous almost all parts of Goa
Famers needed it badly for their ‘chorvo’ or ‘Chorou’ or ‘thamb’
Water seen logging all over, particularly in Capital city e.g. DB Road
This one taken 22hrs later i.e. 10pm on 31st May
Panjim
What a waste of a young life. Nothing and no one on earth is worth giving one's
life for.
Bernice
Blessings from goddess Gajlaxmi bring good rainfall and prosperity
TNN, May 31, 2010, 08.14am IST
KERI: For water and vegetation, which are basic necessities of life, the
monsoonal rains are a sine qua non. With life and livelihood of people
mainly depending on the monsoons, people invoke gods
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Do GOACAN a favour, circulate this email to your
family members, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Help other CONSUMERS to be better informed.
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Thanks Selma for Giving Soter a few tips on Economics. Besides these tips,
Soter should remember that the Money, which otherwise would not be there, spent
by the Tarvotsi and Gulfies, benefitted the Economy of Goa. The Tarvotis and
Gulfies built houses employing people from Architects,
Victor Rangel-Ribeiro vrangel...@yahoo.com wrote: I found your
stories very moving, Valmiki. Thanks for sharing.
COMMENT:
Even though I do NOT support unprovoked (offensive) armed conflict -
and hence ...the chaps who inhabit those organisations, I too found
Valmiki's posts on these valiant
We hereby request all the Members of the Goan Welfare Society – Kuwait
to cooperate with us to get the records of Membership updated. Please be
advised that the Managing Committee of Goan Welfare Society is no longer
in possession of their own original records. The Ex-General Secretary is
What is our Churchill Bab is trying to do?
First proper planning is a MUST to develop infractures like roads,
footpaths, drainage system, telephones, cable networks, parks, garbage
collections and recycling, .. the list is endless
Than start constructions and related developments
Laws
Talking Photos: Azad Maidan, Iffy Jetty, Police Station,
Panjim Market, Lovers' point etc
Some work in progress at Azad Maidan
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk26/4653560079/sizes/l/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk26/4653563143/sizes/l/
soter so...@bsnl.in wrote:
[1] Selma can keep her one-eyed economics lessons to herself. It just
reveals the level of ignorance.
[2] We have not washed firangi and arab toilets to develop our
economic condition.
[3] We have stayed put in our land and are proud to have toiled and
made a decent
On 31 May 2010 20:33, manuel tavares duk...@bell.net wrote:
Thanks Selma for Giving Soter a few tips on Economics. Besides these tips,
Soter should remember that the Money, which otherwise would not be there,
spent by the Tarvotsi and Gulfies, benefitted the Economy of Goa. The
Tarvotis and
Soter wrote:
Selma can keep her one-eyed economics lessons to herself. It just reveals
the level of ignorance. We have not washed firangi and arab toilets to
develop our economic condition.
Now, we are getting somewhere. We know exactly what Soter thinks
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If Soter is right, then we Goans are really Ignorant passive ' Shinkon Brutt'
(pardon my Kokni) and do deserve the type of Government that we have. I was in
Kenya for many years and even the illiterate among the Africans knew that their
vote counted. They had a common saying in Kiswahili
Please visit the website of Goa's dept. of planning.
http://goadpse.gov.in/
and download and read the latest State economic survey from this weblink
http://goadpse.gov.in/publications/Economicsurvey0910.pdf
How wealth is getting created in Goa?. How bank deposits are growing
phenomenally despite
A very good analyses of the situation. If Goa continues the way it is
going with arrogance and total non transparency on the one hand and the
rural youth only looking for a way out by going west we shall probably
end up with a situation not very different from the one promoted by
Maoists and
Non-controversial
Tatvotteachem aikonk konn na
Borim cheddvam tanchea mogan ponnam
Podttai tim paimxim maddamchi sonnam
-- Minguel Rod
*
‘One must never ask a tarvotti the type of job he does (on the ship)’
When I asked why?
I was told that the whole question become a ‘derogatory’ one
Selma,
I am an honorourable ex-tarvotti of 25 years plus and I pride over this
distinction. And as such and over lot many years my toilets have been
cleaned by not only my Indian brotheren but by Pakistanis, Bangladeshis, Sri
Lankans, Phillipinos, Indonesians, Greeks, Italians, Africans..
I have observed that everywhere people are hurrying to destroy green belts
and fields as if they know that after notification of RP-2021, they would
get all these crimes condoned….that explains filling up of vast Khazan
fields at Merces and at many other places
There is a grand plan to destroy
The elephant is a vahan of Indra. This elephant is Airavata, and celestial
elephants trace their lineage to Airavata.
In the past, Samvartaka and the thunderheads were summoned by Indra
to lash at Vrindavana, when Krishna exhorted the Gopas that they should be
worshipping Mount Govardhana instead
29 May: NADIA JOELLE TORRADO (Born 1982). Daughter of late Francis/Sonia.
Sister of Rommel and Konrad. Funeral on 1 June, 9.45 am at Loutolim.
Photo at http://www.flickr.com/photos/90182...@n00/4657072585/
On 31 May 2010 15:37, rosario fernandes rosarioa...@rediffmail.com wrote:
In the Margao wholesale market a Goan lady happen to invite me and my wife
to buy and split the king fish equally. Vendor had quoted Rs.500 and our
asking price was Rs. 400/- Whilst bargaining a young tarvotti with
What will be the use of this if the Local Panchayats do not develop a
set of resolutions first?
On Sun, May 23, 2010 at 6:44 PM, Goanet News wrote:
Goa plans law on realty sector
TNN, May 22, 2010, 02.32am IST
PANAJI: Just two days after public works department (PWD) minister
Churchill Alemao
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