[Goanet] On a loose end in Panjim?

A friend was travelling by Panjim and asked what could be done in a morning. Here are some suggestions. What are yours? In terms of things to do... * Goa museum is at Pato, the very end of Goa's Nariman Point (near the BSNL Building). A bit hidden by the Goan-sized skyscrapers, but maybe worth

[Goanet] Goanet 16th Anniversary

What is about Goanet that you will not find anywhere else ? One is a Goemkar or Goes or Goan , and obviously he has an idea that he would like to share with fellow Goemkars. Let us see. He writes to any chronicler of Goan news like: padris, festam, feasting, tiatrs gauntti football and above all

[Goanet] The Book now available in Canada/US

Dear all, The book Into the Diaspora Wilderness is now available in Canada and US. Please see link for details. http://selmacarvalho.squarespace.com/order-the-book/ Warm regards as usual, Selma * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

Re: [Goanet] Goanet Anniversary (25-08-2010, 16 years)

Congratulations, Goanet! I am glad to see Goanet thriving, in spite of all our limitations! It is a platform for news, views, discussion, dialogue. I have learned a lot, I do not know how much I was able to teach, since this is my profession! All topics should have a place in our dialogue. I

[Goanet] SMILE........................... IT'S WEEKEND (26/08/2010)

THAT'S DIFFERENT.   A nice, calm and respectable lady (Mona) went into the pharmacy, walked up to the Pharmacist, looked straight into his eyes, and said:   Mona: I would like to buy some cyanide. Pharmacist: Why in the world do you need cyanide? Mona: I need it to poison my husband.

[Goanet] COLUMN: Time to boot politicians heading sporting bodies and events

Time to boot politicians heading sporting bodies and events By Nisser Dias nisserdias at gmail.com SMS to 9422437029 At this very moment our country is reeling under a mess conceived and executed by a senior congress Member of Parliament Suresh Kalmadi who got himself nominated as the head of

Re: [Goanet] A request to all active contributors to Goanet

Jim Fernandes wrote: 3. He can get access to the sender's IP address. For those who are not familiar with what this is, the IP is an unique identifier that can be traced to the sender. When the emails are routed via the GoaNet distribution list, the original IP is masked and replaced by

Re: [Goanet] A request to all active contributors to Goanet

Ha ha ha ha ha it appears I got the man in a highly agitated mood. I was actually hoping Helekar would respond back with a better game plan. Looks like he aint't got any more marbles left to play :) . I also realized I can't discuss technology with Helekar - it is akin to a human

[Goanet] Konkani Stalwart Ravindra bab Kelekar No more

Great Konkani litterateur and recipient of Jnanpith Award Ravindr Kelekar bab passed away today. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Goa-launch of the well-received *Into The Diaspora Wilderness* by Selma Carvalho on Aug 29, 2010 (Sunday) at 11 am at Ravindra Bhavan,

[Goanet] Why Goanet is like a Goan cyber-taverna Re: Goanet 16th Anniversary

There are those 'professional letter writers', who keep writing letters-to-the-editor by the dozen, if not the hundred. Some in Delhi have entered the record books for writing the largest number of letters to the editor and having them published. So, to say that Goanet is a surrogate

Re: [Goanet] Konkani Stalwart Ravindra bab Kelekar No more

  Amchi dukhest bhuzvonnn sompill'lea Ravindrabab Kelekar hanchea kuttumbak. Lino Dourado http://www.navhindtimes.in/goa-news/ls-speaker-presents-jnanpith-award-ravindra-kelekar From: Fausto Da Costa fau...@vsnl.net To: goanet@lists.goanet.org Sent: Fri, August

[Goanet] Amcho Ravindrabab Sonsarak aantaralo

Mogal Goenkar bhavano ani bhaynano, Amcho Ravindrabab Sonsarak aantaralo, Ravindrabab Gelo! Padmabhushan Ravindra Kelekar breathed his last after a prolonged illness at 11.30 a.m. at Margao. His death would be the biggest news for days and weeks, locally, nationally, internationally-such was

[Goanet] Condolences!

I and my family deeply mourn the sad demise of one of Goa's greatest sons, and offer condolences to the bereaved family of Shri Ravindra Kelekar. In his death Goa has lost a precious jewel. May the soul of our dear departed rest in peace!!! Yours in sorrow, Rabindra PimentaCurtorim-Goa.

[Goanet] Stop glorification

LtE, Gomanatak Times, 27, Aug. 2010 Stop glorification ALL of a sudden there is a break out of a craze to glorify GBA and it's self styled leaders, through the media and for Goa's sake, please stop this fad. GBA and its leaders have only dry sucked the people by holding two public rallies at

Re: [Goanet] On a loose end in Panjim?

*yawn* How boring Irmao Fred you are! One wants to do stuff yothe museums have just three or four items decorated in cobwebs and often not worth viewing. And its costs money to enter right? If you cannot touch stuff (or take a free souvenir or two, it ain't worth it- this is India's first

[Goanet] Talking Photo: Kedna Utt'ttoli? (not from Tiatr)

Kedna utt’ttolo? http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk28/4925681507/sizes/l/   Same but different background http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk28/4926276118/sizes/l/ joego...@yahoo.co.uk for Goa NRI related info... http://in.groups.yahoo.com/group/GOAN-NRI/ For Goan Video Clips

Re: [Goanet] A request to all active contributors to Goanet

Mervyn, If it is OK with you, lets take this techie thing off-line. I shall correspond with you separately about what things can be cooked and how accurate it is, in the header files of emails. Thanks, Jim F. New York. --- On Wed, 8/25/10, Mervyn Lobo mervynal...@yahoo.ca wrote: From:

Re: [Goanet] Stop glorification- Comments

I was expecting this post from Soter and therefore I did not take the trouble to type the GT Letter to Editor from Leonard Lobo, which I have appreciated very much. Having said that, Leonard is on track with the title 'Stop Glorification'. Nisser Dias' extra-ordinary glorification of Dr. Oscar

[Goanet] G.O.A. (U.K.) Ltd, Minutes of meeting.....

as well as previous communications to the Members. I had written well in advance of the Association calling a meeting that I would be unavailable, as I had some engagements travelling on the Continent, in and out of the Country and finally culminating in a long stretch holiday in India. The

[Goanet] We Are Mightier Than Death (By Ravindra Kelekar, translated by Augusto Pinto) reposted by Nandkumar Kamat

Goanet Reader: We Are Mightier Than Death (By Ravindra Kelekar, translated by Augusto Pinto) On Monday 24 th September 2007 Augusto Pinto had posted this beautiful translation. It is most appropriate as state of Goa is mourning Kelekar's death...thanks Augustobab I take liberty to post it again

[Goanet] Fwd: Amcho Ravindrabab Sonsarak aantaralo

-- Forwarded message -- From: Dr.Nandkumar Kamat nandka...@gmail.com Date: Fri, 27 Aug 2010 14:56:45 +0530 Subject: Amcho Ravindrabab Sonsarak aantaralo To: goanet@lists.goanet.org Mogal Goenkar bhavano ani bhaynano, Amcho Ravindrabab Sonsarak aantaralo, Ravindrabab Gelo!

[Goanet] Priolacho maharukh (the giant banyan of Priol) (A poetic tribute to late Ravindraba Kelekar) by Nandkumar Kamat

Priolacho maharukh (the giant banyan of Priol) (A poetic tribute to late Ravindraba Kelekar) Bakibab gavan gelo, Manoharbab Zagovan gelo, Bhangibab chitun gelo, Pandit pitarun gelo, Ayaz goencher padlya monel, Sukanidekhun moni zalyat, Pavasakuy rodunk yeta, Themyathemyant dukam

[Goanet] Government cannot keep National Highways acquisition on hold

  There is no provision in the Land Acquisition Act to keep the acquisition on a temporary hold. Which powers did the govt invoke? Under sect 4(1) of the Act the person nominated to perform the duties of the Collector has full powers to do all deeds including hearing under sect 5(a) and can

[Goanet] Serial Killers of Dogs!!!

To my comment on above subject, Fredrick Noronha responded: So, we have a right to play god and decide which life form deserves to live and which doesn't, going by whether we label it pet or stray? It appears that Fred has no problem with those who are against the stray dogs as being

[Goanet] Tiatrist achea Ugddassak

Khoincheanuch Ek vors somplem Konknni Machiek ani Konknni Nattkam polleteank Fiunni bobatt hueli marun Tumche kantarak Vakann ditoleank Adeus koun Bapachea ghora ghelear Sou bhav tumi ani Ekech bhoini modlo Tiatrist kuttumbantlo Konknni palkacho Tum ek famad kolakar Konknni songit mollar Sonvsar

[Goanet] G O A N E T

Frederick Noronha said : Some also don't agree with the food habits of others, or whether dogsshould (or should not) be allowed to the buffet! In addition, we haveto admit that there is the occasional case of food poisoning too. Now don't take this as a complaint :-) FN

[Goanet] Subject: We Are Mightier Than Death (By Ravindra Kelekar, translated by Augusto Pinto) reposted by Nandkumar Kamat

Dear Nandakumar, I thank you for posting again Ravindra Kelekar's ruminations about death which I had translated with the help of Padma Shri Suresh Amonkar. A few days ago I was about to translate Ravindra Kelekar's tribute to the great Konkani short story writer Chandrakant Keni In the Diwali -

[Goanet] Gyanpeeth award winner Ravindra Kelekar no more: Goa loses its soul

Posting with Samir's permission. George --- On Fri, 8/27/10, Samir Kelekar samir_kele...@yahoo.com wrote: I am first a fighter; that is why I became a writer Ravindra Kelekar, who happens to be my uncle used to say. He passed away at 85 today at 11.30 AM in Goa. Ravindrakaka was more of a

[Goanet] Goa Sudharop: Goan picnic, Sunday, Sept 5, 2010

Hi everyone Please support our Goan youth by attending the Goa Sudharop Picnic in the Park on Sunday, Sept 5, 11am onwards, Pleasant Hill, California. Although the youth are organizing the picnic, all ages are welcome. Family friendly picnic. All invited (Goan and non-Goan family/friends).

[Goanet] Konkan Railway - A dream derailed!

The Editor “Herald” Panjim Sir, After reading the latest article “ A Dream Derailed” H. 24 Aug by Anthony J. Simoes about the status of Konkan Railway and also earlier news about robberies during Festive Season during the nights as well as during the days and also news about recent and

[Goanet] Carpool: Panjm to Margao, Aug 29, 2010 :: morning

Is anyone heading from Panjim to Margao for Selma's book release on Sunday morning, with an extra seat in the car? Alternatively, is there anyone wanting a lift? Eitherway, please contact me offline, as we might be able to be a bit less harsh on the environment. FN Frederick Noronha

[Goanet] Goa Su-Raj Party condoles the passing away of the Konkani scion Shri. Ravindra Keleka - for kind favour of publicaition.

The Goa Su-Raj party condoles the passing away of the octogenerian Konkani Stalwart Shri. Ravindra Kelekar. The Party, it's executive members acknowledge the contributions of this great personage to Goa and Goans and as such share the deep grief of this great loss to Goa with the family

[Goanet] Amcho Ravindrabab Sonsarak aantaralo

Ravindrabad somplo, Tanchea Otmeak xanti hanvdetam ani kutumbak amchi buzvonn. Peter Fernandes * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Goa-launch of the well-received *Into The Diaspora Wilderness* by Selma Carvalho on Aug 29, 2010 (Sunday) at 11 am at Ravindra Bhavan,

[Goanet] Tum Londonkar vo Goemkar?

Tum Londonkar vo Goemkar?   Minister speaks: Our donations are far more  than our salary Where these money coming from? We loot   I had enough of you: Please release me, let me go, for I don't love you anymore Call centre: Talk in India and be famous in Europe   Typical Goans? A Goan dump

Re: [Goanet] Goanet Anniversary 25-08-2010 (16 years)

Dear Sirs, Congratulations for the Goanet organization on its 16th anniversary. Keep on informing the Goanetters, cause you are the link to all goans not only. Thank you very much * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Goa-launch of the well-received *Into The

[Goanet] Goa news for August 28, 2010

Goa News from Google News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** Suspect at centre of Goa drugs probe goes missing - AFP rofile alleged corruption case between drug peddlers and police in the Indian resort state of Goa has ...

[Goanet] COLUMN: Dr. Oscar Rebello! Goa needs you

Yet another casualty in our quest to rid ourselves of Corrupt and greedy politicians. Dr Oscar Rebello seems to be a victim of our usual sinister attitude as Goans to pull other Goans down just for the sake of it. This is why we Goans cannot compete with others who instead of pulling their

[Goanet] Piprimuttam v/s Pipriminttam (Explained with pictorial examples)

Piprimuttam v/s Pipriminttam   (with pictorial examples)   Ar-e  baba prosor, tum Balldexkar mure.. ani ami xasttikar   For that matter.. It generally means All North Goa = Bardez All South Goa = Xastti   For that matter…   You say  Touli and we say Kunn’nnem (Earther pot for curry)

Re: [Goanet] A request to all active contributors to Goanet

Jim Fernandes wrote: Mervyn, If it is OK with you, lets take this techie thing off-line. I shall correspond with you separately about what things can be cooked and how accurate  it is, in the header files of emails. Jim F, One last time, when anything leaves your PC and enters a server,

[Goanet] Goan Voice UK: Headlines: 27 Aug 2010

Venita Coelho, the woman who ran away from Television. Photo. Video: Konkani scholar Ravindra Kelekar has passed away. Photo. Ileana D'Cruz goes digital. Photo. Empire State shuts door, but NYC celebrates Mother Teresa. Photo. UK: Featured Event. Goan Welfare Society. Black White Charity

[Goanet] I'm the pied piper....

for all G.O.A. (U.K.) Ltd Members http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8GFSfacPDjc -- DEV BOREM KORUM Gabe Menezes. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Goa-launch of the well-received *Into The Diaspora Wilderness* by Selma Carvalho on Aug 29, 2010 (Sunday) at 11 am at

[Goanet] ALEXYZ Daily Cartoon (28Aug10)

August will be treasured when the Heavens the Earth below mourned the demise of three Great Goans: A noble doctor...an awesome hockey Olympian...a literary Giant of Konkani!!! R * I * P Dr Ernest Borges Leo Pinto Ravindra Kelekar To enjoy the visual cartoon please visit: