[Goanet-News] Goanet Reader: The cruise line Goans -- pain and pleasure of sailing the seas (Roland Francis, Toronto)

THE CRUISE LINE GOANS: PAIN AND PLEASURE OF SAILING THE SEAS Roland Francis, Toronto 416-453-3371 roland.fran...@gmail.com I have always liked travelling by sea. When any opportunity presented itself and time allowed, there I was climbing the gangplank, suitcase in hand and a silly grin on my

[Goanet-News] NEWS: Foreigner found dead had taken drugs: Cops (TNN) ... Glass table ...

Foreigner found dead had taken drugs: Cops TNN | Mar 10, 2011, 06.19am IST PANAJI: The 28-year-old woman from Belarus, Olga Babich, whose body was found floating in a creek at Fernandes Vaddo at Siolim on Tuesday afternoon, was seen consuming drugs with her Russian 'boyfriend' and a male Russian

[Goanet-News] NEWS: Goa’s per capita highest, Bihar’s lowest in FY ’10 (PTI)

Goa’s per capita highest, Bihar’s lowest in FY ’10 Tourist hotspot Goa recorded the highest per capita income among all States and Union Territories during 2009-10, while Bihar bagged the last spot, the Parliament was informed on Wednesday. In a written reply to the Lok Sabha, Minister of State

[Goanet-News] NEWS: Riverfront village, city on the hill (Karsten Miranda, TNN)

Riverfront village, city on the hill Karsten Miranda,TNN,Mar 9, 2011, 06.11am IST RIBANDAR: Residents of Ribandar are suffering from an identity crisis. They cannot point out with confidence whether Ribandar is a village, town or a part of Panaji city, and they blame this on the multiple planning

[Goanet-News] Goa news for March 11, 2011

Goa News from Google News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** Nissan Micra sales cross 1 units in India - mydigitalfc.com ulA

[Goanet-News] Goa news for March 12, 2011

Goa News from Google News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** Centre seeks time to represent in Goa''s drug nexus case - IBNLive.com NLive.comPTI

[Goanet-News] BACKGROUNDER: Goemchea Rakhondarancho Awaz ... and its demands

Citizens' groups band together to protest govt's 'misdeeds' TNN | Feb 27, 2011, 09.26am IST PANAJI: Disenchanted with the government's insensitivity to various social problems in Goa, several citizens' groups have banded together to form the Goemchea Rakhondarancho Awaz (Voice of the Protectors

[Goanet-News] NEWS: Goa cabbies arrested for assault on tourists (India Blooms News Service)

Goa cabbies arrested for assault on tourists India Blooms News Service Panaji, Mar 10 (IBNS): Goa police on Thursday arrested three taxi drivers in connection with the alleged assault on nine Ukrainian tourists late on Wednesday night at Candolim. Police have identified the accused men as Agnelo

[Goanet] India's Mood Darkens .....

Following my post of Is India In Cloud Cuckoo Land of a few days ago, please read yesterday's article in the Washington Post: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/09/AR2011030901 687.html It's time the ordinary Indian took matters to the street to preserve the

[Goanet] Fire and Brimstone !

Go to Hell on the job can result in go find another place to work, in North America. This a word of caution, to new arrivals from India.  eric.

[Goanet] Looking out for: Gulf-based histories

Dear all: Historian Dr Teresa Albuquerque, currently in Anjuna, Goa (mobile 98333 40837) is researching a book on early Goan migration to the Gulf, and would be very grateful for any contacts with  emigrants to that region in the pre-1961 era. Also, any pointers to resources (print or digital) on

[Goanet] NEWS: Riverfront village, city on the hill (Karsten Miranda, TNN)

Riverfront village, city on the hill Karsten Miranda,TNN,Mar 9, 2011, 06.11am IST RIBANDAR: Residents of Ribandar are suffering from an identity crisis. They cannot point out with confidence whether Ribandar is a village, town or a part of Panaji city, and they blame this on the multiple planning

[Goanet] Talking photos: Hampi, Hampio, Hampttul, Hampttulam, Mandulam etc

Talking photos: Hampi, Hampio, Hampttulam, Mandulam Last night we ate these thorny but my favourite ones Larger size variety http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukfishcurryrice2/5515231943/ We also call it as ‘mandulam’ Something else also referred to as ‘Hampi’ or ‘Hampttul’? Don’t really

[Goanet] The origins of Byculla

@ Roland Francis, Wasn't (Isn't) Byculla known for many things such as the Victoria Gardens, Gloria church (Mgr. Orfino de Sa, PP for many years, was a Moidekar) and also food (Khau Galli) and the seamier and sleazier side of life as in Forass Rd? I also think that Byculla has a well known

Re: [Goanet] BACKGROUNDER: Goemchea Rakhondarancho Awaz ... and its demands

To Goanet - Citizens' groups band together to protest govt's 'misdeeds' TNN | Feb 27, 2011, 09.26am IST PANAJI: Disenchanted with the government's insensitivity to various social problems in Goa, several citizens' groups have banded together to form the Goemchea Rakhondarancho Awaz (Voice of

Re: [Goanet] TOI moving up ...to Altinho?

Moral of the exchange: JC likes to correct the world, but not be corrected on any issue, howsoever small! Debate = personal abuse. As for the ToI article, it is pretty obvious that whatever the many failings of the Old Lady of Boribundur, in this case they are just talking about the skewed

[Goanet] NEWS: Foreigner found dead had taken drugs: Cops (TNN) ... Glass table ...

Foreigner found dead had taken drugs: Cops TNN | Mar 10, 2011, 06.19am IST PANAJI: The 28-year-old woman from Belarus, Olga Babich, whose body was found floating in a creek at Fernandes Vaddo at Siolim on Tuesday afternoon, was seen consuming drugs with her Russian 'boyfriend' and a male Russian

[Goanet] Garden Garcia de Orta with Brass Band

Garden Garcia de Orta with Brass band http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=puB7nDXNrBs   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] Was cool yesterday and today...

While it had been heating up over the past week, things became cool yesterday. Something to do with the quake that hit Japan? Wish we had better forecasting here. We need it! FN WEATHER BULLETIN Panaji, March 11, 2011 Maximum Temperature    ……32.0 Deg. C Minimum 

Re: [Goanet] Talking photos: Hampi, Hampio, Hampttul, Hampttulam, Mandulam etc

In English these are called Butterfish. The Chinese community sometimes refer to it as Moonfish. They are not bad to the taste and are best eaten when fried crisp. Roland. -Original Message- From: goanet-boun...@lists.goanet.org [mailto:goanet-boun...@lists.goanet.org] On Behalf Of

Re: [Goanet] Looking out for: Gulf-based histories

I can immediately think of Selma's parents who are settled in Salcette. Another resource would be Melvyn Misquitta's (journalist and bureau chief of AP in Panjim) mother from Aldona (his father recently died). They went to Qatar in the 50s working in an oilfield camp office of Shell Petroleum.

Re: [Goanet] TOI moving up ...to Altinho?

Frederick Noronha wrote: Moral of the exchange: JC likes to correct the world, but not be corrected on any issue, howsoever small! As for the ToI article, it is pretty obvious that whatever the many failings of the Old Lady of Boribundur, in this case they are just talking about the skewed

Re: [Goanet] The origins of Byculla (more addtions)

The Ladies club was in Matharpakadi? or somewhere close to lovelane. There was also one at Dhobitalao - 3rd Marine Street. Edward Verdes - Original Message - From: Eugene Correia To: goa...@goanet.org Sent: Friday, March 11, 2011 8:06 AM Subject: Re: [Goanet] The origins of Byculla

[Goanet] Byculla - Sankli Street.

Tony - the Goan rule of thumb was stay away, or get beat by an Anglo mob !  I believe it was home to Tony Brent.  eric. From: Tony de Sa Places like Sankhli street used to house a lot of Goans. ^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v

[Goanet] Forget your EGO , before its too late

It's not too Late It's another morning I have to go to office. WHAT This is me!!! I shouted seeing my picture in the newspaper. But what the HELL is it doing in the obituary column?? Strange. One sec... Let me think, last night when I went to bed I had severe pain in my

Re: [Goanet] EXORCISING HERALD EDITORS *

Even the Church has wisely remained aloof after being hoodwinked into supporting such deceptive causes in the past. A big ha ha ha if I may. Church Aloof? my bloody foot. Has it not signed a pact with Congress's Sonia Gandhi to protect and proliferate CORRUPT Congress Culture in Goa? Cheers

Re: [Goanet] GRA

Dear Eugene: It is true that Goanet has been seriously considering the launch of the GDS (Goanet Detective Service). Fact is, like all things Goan, we have been badly delayed, and this service is yet to fructify. Hence the lack of response, for which our apologies. Once launched, we will also

[Goanet] Two deaths reported in Bicholim

-- Samir Umarye BICHOLIM MARCH 9: A 27 year old truck driver from Uttar Pradesh was killed when he was smashed between two trucks at Maina Navelim. According to the available information one Manojkumar Bakilal Paswan (27) originally from Jodhpura UP had parked his truck (GA-01-V-3275) near the

[Goanet] Vathadev murder:Woman dies in police custody of natural causes

-- Samir Umarye Times of India PANAJI: A 50-year-old woman, who was arrested for murdering her paramour of 23 years as she suspected him of getting friendly with a younger woman, died in police custody on Monday. However, foul play has been ruled out as the post-mortem revealed that she had

[Goanet] Old Dogs

One day an old German Shepherd starts chasing rabbits and before long, discovers that he's lost. Wandering about, he notices a panther heading rapidly in his direction with the intention of having lunch. The old German Shepherd thinks, Oh, oh! I'm in deep shit now! Noticing some bones on

Re: [Goanet] (Gina Fernandes) (Santosh Helekar)

Santosh Helekar QUOTE- I just want to let people know that Science has nothing to do with, or say about, what is written in this post by Charudatt...UNQUOTE- _ Preamble: definition and synonyms of 'SCIENCE' Science = methodical study of part of material world

[Goanet] EXORCISING HERALD EDITORS *

Floriano wrote: A big ha ha ha if I may. Church Aloof? my bloody foot. Has it not signed a pact with Congress's Sonia Gandhi to protect and proliferate CORRUPT Congress Culture in Goa? Comment: Who can know better than politician Floriano about secret pacts? Hope it is not the case of the

[Goanet] GRA Press Conference 11 March, 2011

Dears, GRA, at its Press Conference in the City of Panjim today, through Adv. Antonio Lobo, demanded that the Goa Government passes a RESOLUTION in the forthcoming Assembly Session (starting on 16 March, 2011) demanding that the Center gives Goa the Special Status akin to that enjoyed by

Re: [Goanet] EXORCISING HERALD EDITORS *

To be fair, almost every political force (and a number of social forces) has used organised religion in Goa. For the Congress, it is the we are your protectors slogan when it comes to the minorities (though we know how subtly communal the Congress can itself be, except that it can change its

[Goanet] The origins of Byculla

[Goanet] The origins of Byculla   Byculla was once famous for ‘Ranni Bhag’ with it’s own zoo (Queen’s garden). First visited Bombay  early 80’s I think and that was the time I have been to ‘Ranni Bhagint’ I still remember seeing  ‘Ghoreddo’ or Hippo  in its pond. The garden/zoo was not that

[Goanet] Goanet Reader: The cruise line Goans -- pain and pleasure of sailing the seas (Roland Francis, Toronto)

THE CRUISE LINE GOANS: PAIN AND PLEASURE OF SAILING THE SEAS Roland Francis, Toronto 416-453-3371 roland.fran...@gmail.com I have always liked travelling by sea. When any opportunity presented itself and time allowed, there I was climbing the gangplank, suitcase in hand and a silly grin on my

[Goanet] COME OUT AND VOTE

Voters of Panaji and Ribandar should come out in large numbers and vote at the Corporation of City of Panaji polls. People need to stand above party politics and vote for the best candidates who they feel are capable to ensure progress and development in their respective wards.The CCP polls is an

[Goanet] Goa news for March 12, 2011

Goa News from Google News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** Centre seeks time to represent in Goa''s drug nexus case - IBNLive.com NLive.comPTI

Re: [Goanet] The origins of Byculla

From: Roland Francis roland.fran...@gmail.com Fred, You and Gabe Figueiredo are right in suspecting that there was no 'King Byculla Portuguese or otherwise. That explanation on Wiki is pure fiction. It was common knowledge to the old Maharashrian folk in Byculla that the name came from a

[Goanet] The head of wolves meets with the reps of sheep

To Goanet - [Quote] Thus have I heard. The representatives of the sheep were granted an audience with the public-relations head of the gang of wolves. The complaint was that the wolves are starving the sheep - which is unacceptable since while wolves eating sheep was consistent with the

[Goanet] Educations reforms needed to minimise suicides

Educations reforms needed to minimise suicides Mr Shantaram Naik, MP has demanded reforms in education and examination system as a measure to minimize increasing incidents of student suicide in the country. Raising the issue during zero hour in the Rajya Sabha on Thursday Mr. Naik

[Goanet] TAG: Second Popular Tiatr Festival

TAG’s Second Popular Tiatr Festival Flyer: http://bit.ly/DusroPopularTiatrFestival Second Popular Tiatr Festival organized by Tiatr Academy of Goa in collaboration with Kala Academy Goa will commence on 10th March 2011 at 7:00 pm sharp at DMK Auditorium, Kala Academy, Panjim. Veteran

[Goanet] Bhakti leads Goans in Top Indians' List

Bhakti leads Goans in Top Indians' List Goa Carbon Limited Goodwill Brand Ambassador and Asian Under 18 Girls Champion Bhakti Kulkarni broke many jinxes for Goa players on way to her all time high International rating of 2339 published by World Chess Federation today. Bhakti (7th), Ivana

Re: [Goanet] The origins of Byculla

Byculla is derived from the Spanish 'Hasta la vista' (see you later) Bye-kal-a (bye till tomorrow). Kal is Hindi for tomorrow, also yesterday. So now you know the truth (tongue firmly planted in cheek). George

Re: [Goanet] GINA FERNANDES ---- Too Hell With Science and Fiction

Gina Fernandes wrote: Let me apologise for my rude remarks... --- Gina Ferns, It is only the confident person who will take the time to question if s/he can be at fault. It takes an exceptionally confident person to admit that s/he is. Then there is that rare

[Goanet] Trek to Chapora

Wildtrek Adventures is organising a Beach, Hill and history Trek at Shahapur (Chapora) on Sunday 13th March 2011. Departure at 8am from Mapusa, 8.30am from Panaji. We trek the Arabian Shores at Vagator Beach, Climb up to the Chapora Fort, Listen to historian Sachin Madge as he relives the

[Goanet] TAG to stage 'Zomnivoilo Khell'

TAG to stage 'Zomnivoilo Khell' Photos: http://bit.ly/ZomnivoiloKhell Tiatr Academy of Goa for the first time is staging a traditional ‘Khell’ produced by Davorlim Dramatic Troupe and it is written by Vitorin Pereira and directed by Domingo Mascarenhas. This ‘Khell’ will be staged on

[Goanet] Book Reading Workshop - ANNA KARENINA

'World of Books' Book Reading Workshop Leo Tolstoy Centenary Celebrations in Nov, 2010 made us revisit his works and we bring to you ANNA KARENINA, which he called his first true novel. An extremely engrossing read, this book tells the tale of one of the most enthralling love affairs in

[Goanet] Ethel Da Costa awarded 'The Pillar of Hindustani Society' Award

Ethel Da Costa awarded 'The Pillar of Hindustani Society Photos:http://bit.ly/PillarsHindustaniSocietyAwards2010-11 At a glittering function organized at the Royal Yatch Club, Mumbai on February 24, 2011 by the Trans Asian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (TACCI), Mumbai to commemorate

[Goanet] DOST- 2011: AN INCLUSION PROGRAMME FOR SPECIALLY-ABLED TEENAGERS

DOST- 2011: AN INCLUSION PROGRAMME FOR SPECIALLY-ABLED TEENAGERS Photos:http://www.flickr.com/photos/fn-goa/sets/72157626015715669/ Children and Teenagers with special needs have a number of programs focused on both their educational requirements as well as building up their self help

[Goanet] Goa's Flea Markets-Times Crest

Can't flea the fakes http://www.timescrest.com/life/cant-flea-the-fakes-4964 Valencia Mascarenhas | March 12, 2011 It was the 1960s. They came looking for a good 'trip', with their bell-bottoms, flower power shirts and long locks. They came on bikes, Beetles and magic buses. Hitchhiking their

[Goanet] Vth Annual National Symposium

Photo: Release of Souvenir for the Vth Annual National Symposium http://bit.ly/VthAnnualNationalSymposium The Department of Electronics, the Department of Computer Applications of St. Xavier’s College, Mapusa, Goa and the VSI Goa Chapter organized the Vth Annual National Symposium on “VLSI

Re: [Goanet] a slot and a forum: UNIDCOM / IADE 6th Intl Conf, Lisbon / Speculatio through Drawing,

My abstract titled *Speculatio through Drawing* (working title) has been accepted for UNIDCOM / IADE 6th Intl Conf (Oct 2011, Lisbon), in the category *THE Sense of DRAWING, Making Sense through Sensibility* *(knowing through drawing).* Its as though this category was made for me. My presentation

[Goanet] EXPORT DUTY HIKE WILL RUIN GOAN ECONOMY

EXPORT DUTY HIKE WILL RUIN GOAN ECONOMY Mr Shantaram Naik M.P. today requested the Finance Minister not to enhance the export duty on iron ore from 5% to 20% as proposed in the budget since it will hit the Goan economy badly. Mr Naik said that iron ore extracted from Goan mines is of low

Re: [Goanet] The origins of Byculla

George Pinto wrote: Byculla is derived from the Spanish 'Hasta la vista' (see you later) Bye-kal-a (bye till tomorrow). Kal is Hindi for tomorrow, also yesterday. Comment: This is totally phalse. I just chaked with my propheSir and he tolds me that the word has a Hindi/Sanskrit origin Bhai

[Goanet] ALEXYZ Daily Cartoon (12Mar11)

Election goodies? Yes! But I'm voting for Good Governance as per my Good Doctor To enjoy the visual cartoon please visit: www.alexyztoons.com Site sponsored by www.goasudharop.org

[Goanet] MUSIC: Private archives, for your listening pleasure

Private archives, for your listening pleasure Malini Nair | February 19, 2011 Want to hear that rare vintage recording of legendary vocalist Kesarbai Kerkar at a small mehfil? Or do a comparative study of how the big ustads treated Bhairavi? A few dedicated archivists are willing to share

[Goanet] TAG: Second Popular Tiatr Festival Inaugurated

Second Popular Tiatr Festival Inaugurated Photos: http://bit.ly/DusroPopularTiatrFestival Second Popular Tiatr Festival organized by Tiatr Academy Goa in collaboration with Kala Academy was inaugurated by lighting the traditional lamp by veteran tiatr artiste Platilda Dias yesterday at

[Goanet] CCP elections: Vote for Babush, Parrikar, Panjim First, PINC, Doctors etc

CCP elections: Vote for Babush, Parrikar, Panjim First, PINC, Doctors etc   CCP elections on 13th March 2011 Results to declare same day by 8.30pm   Tirades, slogans, mud slinging, allegations etc, will it work?   Whatever it is, the results will disclose what Goan people are capable of