[Goanet] Goa liberation day

2023-12-26 Thread Bernado Colaco
Instead of Liberation it should be renamed as forced incorporation of Goa. Those who registered in Portugal are facing a tough time, not knowing their future. Portugal continues the registration because of the events of 1961, which many Goans do not know. If it was liberation Goans would not

[Goanet] Why different yardstick to measure Goa's great mining scam?

2023-07-21 Thread Bernado Colaco
Goa has been scammed for 6 decades. The latest is believed to be the sports scam. We have been robbed of our port, airport, mine revenue, river Mandovi, they even shipped away the Johnny Walker in 1961. They only gave Goans a fake noun called 'liberation'.  BC " Why different yardstick to

[Goanet] Expunging Goa?s 451-year History

2023-06-28 Thread Bernado Colaco
Something close to the irony: Bore bhaxen chintun polle, kalchecaim ulloi naka, kiteak panchui bottam amchim sarkim nhoi BC Goa?s Chief Minster (CM)suggested in his oversightand exuberance, the purging of 451 years of Goa?s history. Such lapses can happen to any of us, especially whencaught

[Goanet] Injustices under Portuguese proven, yet people dislike when I talk: Goa CM Pramod Sawant

2023-06-25 Thread Bernado Colaco
For decades many Hindu rulers after 61 had the chance of developing Concani, instead they spent time on promoting Maratistas and Maratism. Even though Concani was recognized (many Catholic lives lost) as some kind of schedule language, the Hindu rulers wanted the script in Devanagri. Till

[Goanet] Temples of Goa

2023-06-24 Thread Bernado Colaco
6 decades of third world rule. Time to spend profound time in the betterment of lives of Goans. Portuguese are long gone.  BC

[Goanet] End of an Era: Remembering Mario Cabral (FN, The Goan)

2023-06-24 Thread Bernado Colaco
RIP Mário Cabral e Sã. I think he also worked for O Heraldo before 61 as sub editor. He also lived in N. Delhi. BC In The Goan (June 20, 2023) End of an Era: Remembering Mario Cabral Frederick Noronha With some trepidation, I asked the question to the senior journalist, the

[Goanet] P:ortuguese injustices

2023-06-24 Thread Bernado Colaco
Concani is today bypassed in Goa with Urdu. Goan youth do not speak mae bhas of Goa. Besides today thousand of Goans are having better lives in Europe and elsewhere with Portuguese citizenship in their pockets. Who said that colonization was all that bad?  BC ===GL responds: The CM

[Goanet] Pride of Goa

2023-06-10 Thread Bernado Colaco
 Concani is destroyed after 1961. The youth of Goa do not speak the language. Abhi saab Goa kah bachon Hindi aur Angrezi mein baath kartha hai. BC''' This is why we are deeply grateful, and offer heartfelt collective thanks to the Bharatiya Jnanpith for discerning the

[Goanet] Goa- Road Accidents/Urbanisation

2023-04-22 Thread Bernado Colaco
The below article by Dr. de Mello epitomizes the utter chaotic rule after 1961. Goans have no voices today they have been relegated to Washroom status.  BC - Hi Everyone, Here's a link to something I put out recently.

[Goanet] Not the usual history of Goa (FN) But the truth!

2023-04-07 Thread Bernado Colaco
Congratulations to Sr. J. Menezes for putting a massive effort in  writing the real perspective  of the  history of Portuguese presence in the subcontinent. For many decades Goans have been subject to the  version of the invaders. This book would be a good read for those who have been

[Goanet] St. Xaviers Mapusa invaded by RSS

2023-01-22 Thread Bernado Colaco
Yesterday St. Xavier, Mapusa was invaded by the RSS youth who disrupted classes and threatened staff. It is now believed that the goons received the blessings of the RSS chief in Goa. A couple of these goons were non students who came across the border of Goa. The Goa University was also

[Goanet] Mhadei Dispute:Crisis For Goa, Challenge for state BJP

2023-01-15 Thread Bernado Colaco
Isn't it time to repatriate every kannadiga from Goa? Goans always praying for miracles from SFX that never come. BC The  Central Water Commission?s December end approval of Karnataka's Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the contentious Kalasa-Bandura water diversion project,

[Goanet] Libia Lobo Sardesai?s Voice of Freedom (O Heraldo, 24/12/2022)

2022-12-27 Thread Bernado Colaco
I Wonder if Libia Lobo has opened eyes to the situation of Goa today. It is time that she stops peddling this nonsense of 1961 which is happening for the past 6 decades. Maybe she is not aware that Goan youth are leaving the shores with Portuguese citizenship. BC ?The radio was not just one

[Goanet] Goa now parasite state?

2022-11-17 Thread Bernado Colaco
Just heard the incumbent saying that Goa after Liberation has become a famous parasite state. I guess these are the effects of all those brutal Portuguese. BC

[Goanet] Dabolim airport

2022-11-06 Thread Bernado Colaco
The Dabolim Airport was built in 1955 and before it was stolen in 1961, it  was named Aeroporto General Bernardo Guedes. Not to sure how the original  name of the airport was changed or  discarded.  BC It would be very appropriate for the new Airport at Mopa to be named after Goa?s first

[Goanet] Suggestions for road safety

2022-10-31 Thread Bernado Colaco
No suggestion will be useful unless the mindset of the people and governance changes.  BC To: Director, Minister of PWD, Minister of Transport, Officials of Police CC: CMO BCC: Press Dear officials, We have attached our suggestions with regards to road safety. These are classified under

Re: [Goanet] Goanet Digest, Vol 17, Issue 508

2022-10-25 Thread Bernado Colaco
They could go digital or hold events, for example at Campal playground. In Macau the govt alots a open public place for the populace to burn their millions for a period of 3 days during the Chinese New Year Festival. BC I am not a killjoy. For those young folk desirous of an adrenalin rush

[Goanet] The Rise (and Fall?) of Goa's Book Ecosystem.

2022-10-09 Thread Bernado Colaco
It is believed that Sambaji brought the first printing press to Goa. BC   1. The Rise (and Fall?) of Goa's Book Ecosystem (O Heraldo,       8/10/2022) (V M) Now, unfortunately, ?overall, there's a failure to see the role Goa has played in the printing of the book since the mid-16th century. It

[Goanet] Please support our Goan vets and their families/

2022-09-18 Thread Bernado Colaco
Unfortunately no advice is given as to how these kinds of attacks will be dealt with. Only the problem is highlighted. Than a song will be sung,  The priest during his sermão will  say a few words about the incident which will be soon forgotten. After that, all will go for a friend son's

[Goanet] Shift of spotlight on defections

2022-09-17 Thread Bernado Colaco
After the dust settles on this issue Goans will get back on stories of 'Liberation' and stories of Salazar. Tumkam mure upaih nah. The other day a Goan lady got smashed on the way home in Pangim, but the biukud bebdeh Goans took no action. The Sousa Lobo issue continues, one hears only rants

[Goanet] 961: Viewed from the perspective of a Margao schoolboy (Mariano Pereira)

2021-12-19 Thread Bernado Colaco
After 60 years of dark days Goans are storming out of Goa in droves. Liberation lost its way, agora estamos afundar sem  precedentes.  BC Mariano Pereira Frankfurt Germany maraino.pere...@gmx.net In 1960 It was like a calm before a storm when we arrived at the school premises.  The Portuguese

[Goanet] Chhetri strike helps India beat Nepal

2021-10-11 Thread Bernado Colaco
Just a comment here, your team looks like a bunch of pregnant women (term used by Bob Bootland, former Dempo coach).  All the shots on goal are never on target. When a player is touched he drops like a hat. The worst thing is that you compare Chettri to Pele? Even the Canadian womens team will

[Goanet] Yet another Tanzanian in the new

2021-10-10 Thread Bernado Colaco
I guess all the famous Tanzanians including the current Nobel laureate are the students of our Datuk Seri Shri Gondolfo? BC === Aliya Mawani has been appointed by PM Justin Trudeau as Canada's Ambassador to the State of Kuwait. Born in Dodoma. But...Her parents Nurjehan and Nizar

[Goanet] Chinchinim, Assolna & Carmona

2021-10-09 Thread Bernado Colaco
Sal also travels through Nuvem, Mongul, Seraulim, Colva, Margao, Benaulim,  Navelim, Varca, Orlim, Dramapur, Cavelossim, Mobor.  (Geographical perspective) BC The river Sal , they say, is the soul of Salcete. It flows from Verna in the north Salcete to south  and empties in Arabian Sea at

Re: [Goanet] Goanet Digest, Vol 16, Issue 541

2021-10-07 Thread Bernado Colaco
Habari  yako Datuk Makongo Juu, you traded the impeccable caju for the rain drops, what a traitor. I guess the pothole filled bharat made roads in Goa must have done damage to the humble prostate. BC 04:50:58 + (UTC) it could be a spam  or somebody posing as OLE the Mexican  replete with

[Goanet] Goans assassinated in broad daylight

2021-10-02 Thread Bernado Colaco
Last week and in view of family and public a Goan person was assassinated in broad daylight. A dacoit from the union landed a blow on the person deceased who smashed his head on the footpath. The dacoit was arrested but made his way out of the Goa Police custody under strange circumstances.

[Goanet] Lusitanian in Hind by Aravind Adiga (2013)

2021-10-01 Thread Bernado Colaco
The likes of Adiga should note that his country cannot even build proper roads in Goa. Time to rethink your foolish historical prespectives. B. Colaco Konkani, now Goa?s official language, was one of Gomes?s mother tongues. But so was Portuguese. Can the language of the Inquisition?the language

[Goanet] Tony de Sa

2021-09-29 Thread Bernado Colaco
Condolences to the bereaved family. RIP. B. Colaco

[Goanet] Life and Death in the 9/11 Century (Dhaka Tribune, 10/9/2021) (V M)

2021-09-11 Thread Bernado Colaco
Watched this tragic event live on CNN while holidaying in one of Portugal's special administrative region. Till today I am wondering how Bin could orchestrate this event. It is like the JKF mystery!  BC Enjoyed reading your very descriptive article,, VM. I can just imagine what those like you,

[Goanet] Goans lucky not to be killed.

2021-09-03 Thread Bernado Colaco
Gun totting dacoits from the Chambal tried an attempt on Goans in Calangute. Fortunately brave hearts managed to apprehend the gangsters. Crime in Goa seems to have blown through the roof. The latest discovery was fraudlent names on the election list. It looks like there is no stop to this

[Goanet] How long will ... (or some ideas on the so-called 'Goan Identity'

2021-09-01 Thread Bernado Colaco
It is incredible that the topic of Goan identity has been debated in various forms of media, the latest being the internet  and for 6 decades. The problem lies in the aftermath of 61 (which should be discussed in my opinion). Goans are faced with a terrible rule today. Many young Goans want to

[Goanet] Goan Elections

2021-08-26 Thread Bernado Colaco
Hello Shri Datuk Seri Mascarenhas Sorry to read that you equate yourself as a caneco. As regards to Goa, Senhor Floriano Lobo of Goa-Suraj wrote a detailed road map on it future. I am not sure if it is available for a read on the net. There will be no tsunami unless Goans work on their own

[Goanet] Goan Election

2021-08-25 Thread Bernado Colaco
Don't blame the past, see what you have done in these 6 decades. But clearly agree that Goans are a lazy lot. In Mocambique Goans are called canecos, meaning empty vessels. With all the assets we have can we turn the tide. Or else give it to a dozen enterprising Chinese they might change

[Goanet] Who Liberated or Annexed Portugal and Who Annexed or Liberated Goa ...Some new dimensions of the Same Coin.

2021-08-20 Thread Bernado Colaco
Shri Datuk Seri Mascarenhas I am  not to sure if you are aware that those people returning from Africa did not live in Moti Nagar. Also those in Mumbai have connections in Goa, therefore all who want to return  their motherland are welcome. BC- Several readers of

[Goanet] Is RG a decoy for BJP?

2021-08-19 Thread Bernado Colaco
There is a group of young Goans trying to help Goa at grass roots levels such as fumigating places and putting it on YT. Than you see bombastic comments from Goans who praise this group who call themselves POGO (People of Goan origin). Possibly they will be running for the forth coming

[Goanet] Otelo Nuno Rom?o Saraiva de Carvalho, RIP

2021-08-17 Thread Bernado Colaco
Otelo Saraiva de Carvalho expired a couple of weeks (25 July 2021)in Portugal. He was a military man and was behind the ending of dicatorship during the 25 April 1974 revolution. BC I believe he passed away recently.? ? So was D?. Carlota Joaquina da Silva de Oliveira Pegado the mother

[Goanet] GOA 1961: LIBERATED OR CONQUERED?

2021-08-15 Thread Bernado Colaco
After 60 years the dadagiri continues like the incident on Sao Jacinto island today. BC On 18 December 1961, India?s armed forces marched into Goa, Daman and Diu and, in a virtually bloodless operation lasting some 36 hours, ended the Portuguese rule of 451 years. Was Goa ?liberated? or was

[Goanet] Macau tested whole population for Covid.

2021-08-15 Thread Bernado Colaco
Around 2 weeks ago an exchange slipped through the net bringing in Covid to Macau and into the community. The whole family of four were infected with the Delta variant.  The government machinery got into action, red zoned the area where the infected family were living. Thereafter tested the

[Goanet] Three Bridges over the Mandovi.

2021-08-14 Thread Bernado Colaco
The Chinese built the longest bridge in the world between Hong Kong amd Macau -55 km in length. The beautiful Nobre de Carvalho bridge built some 50years ago  linking Macau peninsula and the outlaying islands still stands strong with its continuous maintenance.  BC = I refer

[Goanet] Padre Jose Vaz

2021-08-09 Thread Bernado Colaco
My belief is that all Goans should support Goans causes albeit their habitation ie in white, black, yellow or brown countries. The lack of unity among Goans is very telling. We have reached a point that our land is being taken in front of our eyes.  BC I want to make ?a few points in response

[Goanet] Tokyo 2020

2021-08-08 Thread Bernado Colaco
After all the difficulties a rousing Olympics has finally come to an end. The US pipped China on Gold and total medal count. China won 12 more Gold medals than previous Rio 2016 games. Showing that they are a power house in sports. On the other hand there could be a revival in field hockey,

[Goanet] The Jesuits, a personal tribute... on the feast of their founder

2021-07-31 Thread Bernado Colaco
Regarding the comment below, if there was movable Devanagri  type available, surely the book would be printed in that language.  BC           Father Thomas Stephens was the first British Jesuit           to set foot in Goa.  He learned the Marathi           language and composed 'Kristpuran'

[Goanet] Alvaro Pereira belongs to the Ages (O Heraldo,

2021-07-30 Thread Bernado Colaco
RIP Alvaro Pereira. I remember visiting Farm Products to buy quality Salami. It is a pity that the dreams (better Goa) of the the freedom fighters  never came true in respect of the current situation. Recently another FF Edilia Gaitonde expired in Lisboa at the age of 106. BC

[Goanet] Tribute to Amalia Rodrigues

2021-07-26 Thread Bernado Colaco
A top class rendition in memory of Portuguese fadista Amalia Rodrigues was produced by our home grown artists. Kudos to all those who participated. https://youtu.be/AL7sJyukmQM BC

[Goanet] My Tribute to Lambert Mascarenhas (Anish Esteves)

2021-07-01 Thread Bernado Colaco
Many of the so called freedom fighters revised their views of post 1961 Goa. There are some who obtained Portuguese nationality. Even those involved in terrorists acts (AGD) had their families reacquire Portuguese nationality. BC. Please read what I have highlighted in red. Mr Lambert seemed to

[Goanet] Lambert & Goa Today

2021-06-28 Thread Bernado Colaco
RIP L.Mascarenhas. He lived for more than a century and saw the destruction of Goa after 1961. The so called freedom fighters were the protagonist's of the death knell of Goa.  These is a paragraph written (NT) by one D. Almeida when interviewing Xri. Mascarenhas in 2012. "It is with a sense

[Goanet] Missing posters

2021-06-27 Thread Bernado Colaco
Glad to hear that our revered Doutor Helecar is around. Time for rounds of fond discussions! BC Hi Eric, Thanks for remembering me. Have been very busy for the last 6 years or so with more responsibilities. Cannot keep up with Goan forums any more. WhatsApp groups have also taken over.

[Goanet] Goans sing to many songs!

2021-06-04 Thread Bernado Colaco
YT and other social media is filled with Goans composing and singing  many political themed songs. Most of it is Utt Goenkar. Nothing happens. Than there those hot air speeches - Tumkam dakoitolem. We are now in a new era and more pandemics are on the way.  Basically it is survival of the

[Goanet] Goa Death by Neglect and Individual Responsibility

2021-05-17 Thread Bernado Colaco
It is time for Goans to stop being gullible. Carnival and Shigmo were promoted by the authorities. Instead of building structures the right wing should have built infrastructure to deal with difficult situations.  BC --Goa Death by Neglect and Individual

[Goanet] Plague in Old Goa 17th century.

2021-05-16 Thread Bernado Colaco
Old Goa was the capital of the Portuguese rulers from 15th century until it was ravaged with plague. The than rulers took the decision to transfer the capital to  Pangim. Therefore saving lives and continuity to life.  Today Goa is again ravaged with an unprecedented plague. But today those who

[Goanet] Crimes Against Humanity

2021-05-06 Thread Bernado Colaco
Time for the demonic one party rule to be kicked out of Goa. In the sub continent many thousands are dying on a daily basis not 3000 or 4000 as reported. Millions are infected. New reports suggest that the aid is being diverted to certain quarters. Those suffering receive no support. BC There

[Goanet] One Party Rule

2021-05-05 Thread Bernado Colaco
Not so long on Goanet there was one dotor Helekar munon. Who would decry the one party rule in the far east. Today this system albeit so called democracy is also taking place in the sub continent. Shortly our pro ghanti datuks may not be able to have their daily caju or eat sorpaatel ie life

[Goanet] ovidcaregoa.in: Compiling all the data you might need on Covid-19 in emergency

2021-05-01 Thread Bernado Colaco
Merci beaucoup for the information about the website, and support to all those who are volunteers helping out in this tradegy.  BC Our Goa COVID Public Toolkit is now live on a website! http://www.covidcaregoa.in 50+ volunteers have been working day & night to compile all the data we think

[Goanet] Anglicization of Goans

2021-04-18 Thread Bernado Colaco
UK etc have stronger economies therefore Goans live there. Now thousands of indians after 61 have made Goa their home, they are fluent in Concani alias Portuguese. Saunsar zalho potho Xri Menezes. O mundo deu uma grande volta! BC Every now and then one hears about the influence left behind by

[Goanet] Goan Restaurant in Macau

2021-04-02 Thread Bernado Colaco
The owners are using brand name Goa to sell food. Nuttin to do with Goans. BC https://rumble.com/ve7pi1-super-tasty-indian-food-in-macau-goa-nights-in-taipa-village-macau-.html -**

Re: [Goanet] Major Port Authorities Act 2021

2021-03-24 Thread Bernado Colaco
Sr. Menezes, Heralding the end of Goa with no solution in sight. regards BC On Sunday, 21 March 2021, 22:02:42 GMT+8, john menezes wrote: Text of the Act is attached Subject: Major Port Authorities Act 2021 Date: 21/03/2021 Dangerous consequences for Goa due to inclusion of

[Goanet] Canadian student suicide

2021-02-20 Thread Bernado Colaco
There could be issues at home or bullying at schools. Materialism may not help! BC == Thanks Roland for your comment regarding the possibility of the present crop of children have too much as against what we had  --  little or enough but not TOO MUCH -- Maybe we should teach our

[Goanet] Mars Anthem

2021-02-09 Thread Bernado Colaco
It is believed that when the planet Mars is inhabited by hordes of humans a welcome anthem will be sung by Baritone Oscar Castellino https://youtu.be/cj8-NcyULps Enjoy! BC

[Goanet] Goans in cricket (worldwide)

2021-01-31 Thread Bernado Colaco
Another cricket player with outstanding abilities me thinks was Colin Rodrigues from East Africa resident of Aldeia da Santa Cruz, Goa, also from the Phadte period. BC     --- Namdev  Phadte was one of the finest from Goa in recent memory. He certainly had the potential

[Goanet] Congratulations Dr Frederick Noronha

2021-01-28 Thread Bernado Colaco
Horray to Sr. Frederico Noronha for his doutoramente although such qualifications sometimes can cause permanent head damage. An example can be seen in the text below which says feni is extracted from vinyards. BC Doctor I have not seen such sincere jubilation for years.  May I add my

[Goanet] LIBERATION

2020-12-23 Thread Bernado Colaco
Goan people are yet to understand that they got fooled on 18th December 1961 ie 59 years ago. I saw the videos on social media of the bundling away of the students etc. Worse than Salazar rule -no reason were given for the arrest. They even tell what to eat and what not to nowadays. Like in

[Goanet] Happy Liberation Day! - Gifts for you and your loved ones!

2020-12-21 Thread Bernado Colaco
What is the meaning of Happy Liberation Day?I have been colonized by New Delhi. Are you happy with the New Delhi colonization. Why so many goodies if Liberation was happy? BC Hello, On behalf of Darryl D'Souza and the 10 Earthkeeper groups in India and around the world, I

[Goanet] MANDOVI MEMORIAL CROSS..03-12-1901

2020-12-07 Thread Bernado Colaco
Derrepente utloh. The government in power is non inclusive. You have to maintain the cross with your own efforts.  BC == Thanks for the  interesting note It is sad to  note that cross is in terrible shape. Can someone awaken the government to maintain it decently.  That 

[Goanet] MANDOVI MEMORIAL CROSS..03-12-1901

2020-12-05 Thread Bernado Colaco
Xri Roland may be unhappy with SFX because his prayers are not answered. Or it may just be that he is a new recruit of the RSS. If someone in Goa sends half a dozen bottles of fine caju feni to Xri Roland the tables may turn in favour of the saint. BC -- Imagine!

[Goanet] Goa's many liberations

2020-12-02 Thread Bernado Colaco
Goa will not need an other liberation it is now a Dead Man Walking. BC - Radharao Gracias 25th November 1510 Timoja and Mhal Poi liberated Goa from the Adil Khan (Idalcao). 19th December 1961 Nehru and Krishna Menon liberated Goa from the successors of Timoja and Mhal Poi.Prior to that at an

[Goanet] Che's relevance

2020-11-21 Thread Bernado Colaco
Today Goa is being smashed and stamped upon. Che's relevance is important for Goa. Goan youth should be taught in schools the revolutionary ideas of these great world leader. He came from Argentina to Cuba to overthrow the puppetry of Fulegencio Batista. Cuba in those days was a prostitute

[Goanet] FIR filed against Poonam Pandey for stripping on Goa beach

2020-11-07 Thread Bernado Colaco
One wonder's if the authorities FIR every Cumb Mela chappy during the festivities? BC https://tribune.com.pk/story/2271143/fir-filed-against-poonam-pandey-for-stripping-on-goa-beach-while-milind-soman-roams-free -- DEV BOREM KORUM Gabe Menezes. -*

Re: [Goanet] R-INDIA CRIMINAL TACTICS TO KEEP GOA ANNEXED : 1st BRIBES, .. then BLACK MAIL & unlawful THREAT .... TO MAKE THEM " SILENT SPECTATORS" & dance their tune ....

2020-10-30 Thread Bernado Colaco
MPT to take 50 percent of coast line? BC On Thursday, 29 October 2020, 21:11:40 GMT+8, Miguel Barreto wrote: SUBJECT :   1ST   LURE THEM  WITH   BRIBES ..AND LIES  cum  DEVILS WORSHIPPED  BLOODY - ILLEGAL MONEY  DIRECT  INTO   PERSONAL  ACCOUNTS      .AND THEN   BLACKMAIL

[Goanet] BBC: My parents were killed in Angola's secret massacre (with a Goan angle) Message-ID:

2020-09-30 Thread Bernado Colaco
I think the massacre happened in 1977. My late father was working in one of the hospitals in Luanda when my family heard that he had to flee to Lisbon. At that time it was stated that there was a coup attempt on Agostinho Neto. I believe it was the Cuban doctors who managed to get him out to

[Goanet] RIP Oscar Egidio Mascarenhas

2020-09-30 Thread Bernado Colaco
RIP Eng.Oscar Egidio Mascarenhas former student of Don Bosco, Pangim and member of the Oratory Basketball team. Saddened to hear of another death cruelly taken by the dreaded disease. Condolences to the bereaved family. B. Colaco 

[Goanet] Support Green Issues in Goa.

2020-09-27 Thread Bernado Colaco
It took ages for Goans to wake up and take up the cudgels. Today many Green initiatives are taking place all around Goa thanks to the great efforts from Agriculture Engineer Miguel Braganca, Nestor Rangel and others. Social media has also greatly helped to spread the good word around.

[Goanet] Condolences to Goanetter Nelson Lopes and family...

2020-09-20 Thread Bernado Colaco
Sincere condolences to Sr. Lopes and family. B. Colaco

[Goanet] O Heraldo goes Portuguese

2020-09-18 Thread Bernado Colaco
Thanks to Sr. Fonseca for the below link on O Heraldo. now publishing some articles in Portuguese. Also a big up to Shri Barbosa the current editor of the newspaper for taking the initiative in its 120 years of publication. O Heraldo you might know was a Portuguese only daily until the 80's,

[Goanet] Goa petition

2020-09-12 Thread Bernado Colaco
Therefore where is the democracy. Are Goans under a dictatorship after 61. The UN and its Security Council clearly states that Goa was invaded in 1961. Sign the petition. BC The dickheads who attest are at significant risk and will place their liberties in?jeopardy. Think again.?

[Goanet] Goa Sudharop: Promoting & reviving Goa's traditions - the Goan "Pao"

2020-09-11 Thread Bernado Colaco
The traditional bread making programme promoted by Goa Sudharop is another brilliant initiative from this NGO. Given the current doom situation with no end in sight, self sufficiency is now the name of the game. Best wishes to the Sra. Padeira who is conducting the zoom class. BC Goa Sudharop

[Goanet] Mao's saying

2020-09-09 Thread Bernado Colaco
Mao's saying of power stems from a barrel of gun was to over throw the proletariat. Now what we have to do is throw the 3 crackpots who promote dacoity in Goa into jail. One of them is a PHD alias permanent head damage, who requires urgent anti dementia treatment with cobrel tel. BC Hello,

[Goanet] Dacoits of indian union breach bank

2020-09-07 Thread Bernado Colaco
Arre annadi tuka giron laglam kitem. Bolson haat galun disuibor godeanih keuoh naka. I wrote this message based on the valor of the Goan who managed to catch 2 dakits. Did he get any valor for his bravery. You can write about it.  BC Arre Govia, mas khalem Paskanc and dhenk kaddlo intruzak?

[Goanet] Dacoits of indian union breach bank

2020-09-06 Thread Bernado Colaco
In an alarming event of dacoity, 5 armed robbers from the Chambal valley robbed a bank in daylight on the outskirts of Mapusa. 2 of the dakits were apprehended by valiant Goan heroes who beat the shite of them. 3 dakits escaped through the fields with the loot worth over 11 lakhs.  It looks

[Goanet] Jose Antonio Dias an exceptional Goan.

2020-09-04 Thread Bernado Colaco
Jose Antonio Dias from the village of Assagao, Bardez was born during the Portuguese presence in Goa 84 years ago. This octogenarian is a power house in his village. He is a top handyman. From plucking coconuts and cutting trees, painting houses and doing the roof tops, JAD also looks after a

[Goanet] Plan B

2020-08-31 Thread Bernado Colaco
Plan B in my opinion should be, spend less time on Zoom talks and plan for agricultural sustainably. Time to get off those high horses and till the land with your own hands. If those bhatkars had to till the land by themselves more than 40 years ago, they would have not lost  to the Land to

[Goanet] 'O FIM DOS SÉCULOS (Goa, Damão, Diu)' De António Correia Lima - A Personal account to December 1961

2020-08-31 Thread Bernado Colaco
Antonio Correia Lima was a Portuguese medical doctor who witnessed the first hand  events of 18 December 1961. In O Fim dos Seculos meaning the end of Centuries, Dr. Lima recounts through his experience the last days of Portuguese presence in Goa. His last chapter is dedicated to my father who

[Goanet] Abbe Faria - Book Cover

2020-08-27 Thread Bernado Colaco
Without any exaggeration the book on the biography of Abbe Faria (Jose Custodio Faria) , researched extensively by Shri Diogo M. Fernandes should be short listed for a prize. A statue in the name of Abbe Faria was erected by the Portuguese government in Panaji dedicated to Goa's only

[Goanet] Sorrowing lies my land book

2020-08-26 Thread Bernado Colaco
I wonder if there is sequel to the book mentioned below, something like - "Sorrowing Lies My Land Six Foot Deep?" Since the author has lived  and is living both the colonial periods. B. Colaco It took me time to get hold of Sorrowing Lies My Land by Lambert Mascarenhas. It gave me a different

[Goanet] Nehru and Goa

2020-08-23 Thread Bernado Colaco
Covid is under control. The govt has given each citizen 2 lakhs worth (Rupees) for economic spending. Trump is fighting a losing battle. After debacle in Vietnam the   the US faces defeat in the economic front. You guys can dance to Tik Tok without the face masks. BC       Portugal wrote its

[Goanet] Goa Book Cover Challenge Day 3 -In Search Of Self-Fulfillment

2020-08-23 Thread Bernado Colaco
If one remembers clearly Dr. Martins faced dadagiri and humiliation from the late Parrikar. Dr. Martins was dragged from his home in pyjamas and sent to jail. He later showed regret for having 'fought' in the 'freedom movement'. This is what he said to Senhor Floriano Lobo of Goa Suraj:  Mr.

[Goanet] 2020 Goa Book Cover Campaign

2020-08-22 Thread Bernado Colaco
Book name: Nehru seizes Goa,Author: Leo Lawerence;Date Published: 1963 Nehru Seizes Goa is a blow to blow account to what happened to Goa in the dark days of 1961. A must read for every Goan and others who have interest in Goa,Damao and Diu, Dadra Nagarveli.  The author aptly relates the rape

[Goanet] ADIEUS AMIGO ANNAND

2020-08-21 Thread Bernado Colaco
RIP Anand Madgaokar. I remember the sports competitions in the 70's and 80's at the Campal Stadium (possibly the only good thing that happened after 61). Madgaokar was a top badminton player of those days.  BC In the death of our dear Annand V. Madgavkar Goa has lost a true great Goan who was

[Goanet] Once Upon a time in Aparanta

2020-08-21 Thread Bernado Colaco
The North Indians think Goa is a place of rock and roll similar to the Cuba of Fulgencio Batista. Women and booze is easily available. Besides they are bhingtankars meaning tight fisted. Nuttin will come out from their pockets.  BC I picked up this book after reading the back cover of the book

[Goanet] Colonialism, Migration and the International Catholic Goan Community

2020-08-18 Thread Bernado Colaco
The topics to be discussed sound more of a futlolem record. Today Mollem and the bird sanctuary in South East Goa is going to be destroyed by the evil and unscrupulous capitalists.  Can the bevy of speakers with much clout in the British govt do something to halt the destruction of our nature

[Goanet] Portugal, Goa... and Covid19

2020-08-18 Thread Bernado Colaco
Many months ago I had mentioned on this forum the importance of wearing masks in public to stem the covid virus. One charvadi tried to mock me. In Portugal many people are diligent in wearing masks compared to their 'superior' counter parts like the brits and deutchlanders where the resurgence

[Goanet] Aspects of Life in the Goa of Yore: The First Mass (Marcos Gomes-Catao)

2020-08-17 Thread Bernado Colaco
RIP Sr. Marcos Gomes-Catao. He would personally share his poems and articles about Goa since 2016. Here is one on Calangute: Ode to CalanguteOf the 40’s The shimmering landscape of BAGA far awayAlmost lost in the curve of the baySo recalls a picturesque MONET tableau HAIL! Brightest Belle  of

[Goanet] In the seventies we lost our play area

2020-08-17 Thread Bernado Colaco
In the early seventies Goa,Daman and Diu witnessed the sudden death of its first chief minister Dayananda Balcrisna Bandodcar under the new rule (1961). This CM was at the forefront of the Maharastra wadi Gomantak party and was seeking the merger of Goa with its northern neighbour Maharastra,

[Goanet] World Goa Day 2020

2020-08-11 Thread Bernado Colaco
Thanks to Dr.George Pinto for clarifying the origins of WGD. In the early years of 2000 Dr. Giese had also suggested a Goan Bank. I bet if this idea had to take off, the so called Rene would have also claimed that it was his baby.  BC Colin, do not be fooled. History and facts

[Goanet] Support Benjamin organic farmer from Parra

2020-08-10 Thread Bernado Colaco
Via the social media i received a plea from Benjamin an organic farmer from Parra whose organic fields were devastated because of some sewage flowing from the neighbours septic tank. Benjamin who has been supporting his neighbours with sale of low priced organic vegetable is estimated to have

[Goanet] Goa... some bread links (video and tex

2020-08-05 Thread Bernado Colaco
Interesting links to bread making in Goa with many young Goans also involved. Goans have many assets they must keep these traditional industries going. keep the history lessons for another day. Time to get our Goa back. Thanks to Sr. Noronha for his research and patience to place these links.

[Goanet] An Autobiography Paid for By Taxpayers In Goa

2020-08-04 Thread Bernado Colaco
This is what you are getting from your liberation of Goa.  BC :::Several important areas come to my mind that need improvements: education, the hospitals (What I recently experienced in Margoa Hospicio is disgusting. Even the education system needs improvementAI will produce Human Zombies and

[Goanet] Proud to speak my Mother Tongue

2020-08-03 Thread Bernado Colaco
Aij Goem novo lok hindi uloita. Tujem concani ghelem fondann. Portuges lokhah fokot ghali marit rauhat. BC PROUD TO SPEAK MY MOTHER TONGUE *There was a time, especially during the colonial era in Goa* *and other parts of India, when many of our Goans would not be* *seen talking in their own

[Goanet] The Portuguese Presence In Goa - Correction

2020-07-30 Thread Bernado Colaco
The Portuguese Presence in Goa: Latter Day Thorns admist Tranquilities is a book written by Sr. Joao Menezes. sold on Amazon. There is also a Kindle version.-- Today thousands of Goans are Portuguese with or without affiliation to Portugal. Those Goans who were

[Goanet] Wind of Fire: The Music and Musicians of Goa (Mario Cabral e Sa) ... a link

2020-07-23 Thread Bernado Colaco
Cabral Sa was also the joint editor of O Heraldo. Last time I heard of him he was unwell. BC Wind of Fire: The Music and Musicians of Goa Hardcover ? 1 April 1997 Mario Cabral e Sa

[Goanet] Revista Casa de Goa

2020-07-17 Thread Bernado Colaco
Exmo Sr. Dr Monteiro, O Goanet nao aceite  anexos. Portanto e por o elo da Revista para beneficios dos leitores de Goanet e outros. Cumprimentos B. Colaco == Meus caros/My dears Em anexo, segue o ?ltimo n?mero da nossa revista. Desejo uma boa leitura e boas

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