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GOANET NEWS BYTES * Sept 29, 2005 * DATELINE GOA --------------------------------------------------------------------- Compiled by Frederick Noronha [EMAIL PROTECTED] --------------------------------------------------------------------- o Preparations begin for IFFI2005 (Nov 24-Dec 4). NT o Corporation of the City of Panjim to be dissolved today. Its term expires on Sept 30. (NT) o Nationwide strike in India today. In Goa it was restricted to a few offices of Central Government offices, such as telecom. No much effect on Dabolim, reports Herald. o Goa to have 3 planning and development authorities instead of five. (H) These bodies had earlier been criticised for their politics and functioning, facing repeated charges of corruption. o Tension in Navelim over sale of drug, which was being injected by a migrant from UP. (H) o Konkani Bhasha Mandal announces literary awards: Prakash Vajrikar (play, Ani Ek Buto Fullo), Paresh Kamat (poems, Garbakhol), Fausto B D'Costa (tiatr, Futt), Chandrakant Keni (for Konkani journalism). Also a prize for promoting Konkani language and culture to Suhas Dalal, among others. Some prizes are of Rs 1001 each (approx US$ 25). o Still more police posts. Goa police has advertised the vacencies of 30 more sub-inspectors posts! The police department had been vastly expanded by the Parrikar government, and claims it is short of manpower, while its efficency and honesty has been often questioned. o Calangute to have next gram sabha (village council) meet on Oct 9 at 10.30 am. o Sittings to discuss the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Tribunal fixed for Sept 30 to Oct 3 at Menezes Braganza hall has been postponed. Architecture historian Heta Pandit and structural engineer-and-hobby photographer Tushar Rao are working on a coffee table book on church architecture in Goa and its similarity with homes. (Suruchi Kapoor-Gomes GT) o Goa Housing Board Alto Porvorim has announced its intention to "acquire/purchase" land at various places in Goa for its housing projects. It has called for offers. [Don't such things get done via compulsory acquisitions?] o Says a central government ad: don't use loudspeakers and trumpets between 10 pm and 6 am. Loud noises cause permanent hearing loss, insomnia, headaches, hypertension. o Gomantak Times questions Goa official claims that a Dengue death didn't happen in the state. (GT) o More than the planned Mopa airport, the completion of the Tillari dam is more important to Goa, writes jouranlist Gurudas Pednekar, in Sunaparant. ----------------------------------------------------------------- EDUCATION ----------------------------------------------------------------- o Agnel Charities Verna launches a UNDP-funded Vocational Training for Employment Generation Through Self Help Groups in the Food and Beverage Sector Scheme. Portuguese Singing Contest, 2005 Oct 1, 2005 from 5.30 pm at NIO Cardium Auditorium. All are invited. ----------------------------------------------------------------- CYBER GOA NEWS ----------------------------------------------------------------- Indian, US navies hold biggest-ever war games Gulf Times Tue, 27 Sep 2005 11:15 PM PDT GOA: The biggest-ever joint naval exercises between India and the United States went into high gear yesterday but the war games in the Arabian Sea steered clear of thorny issues such as simulated nuclear combat, officials said. http://www.gulf-times.com/site/topics/article.asp? cu_no=2&item_no=54451&version=1&template_id=40&parent_id=22 Sunjay, Karisma together in Goa Outlook India Wed, 28 Sep 2005 9:39 AM PDT After settling dispute over the issue of passport for their daughter, industrialist Sunjay Kapur and actress Karisma Kapoor today presented a picture of a happily married couple when they arrived in idyllic locales of Goa on the eve of their second wedding anniversary. http://www.outlookindia.com/pti_news.asp?id=325821 Nepalese U-17 team hammers St. Xaviers' of GOA Kantipur Wed, 28 Sep 2005 9:35 AM PDT The Nepalese U-17 National team playing under the name of Noble Academy hammered St. Xavier's HS School, Mapusa, Goa by 6-0 in the match played today in New Delhi. http://www.nepalnews.com/archive/2005/sep/sep28/news14.php Xacuti Financial Times, 28 Sep Excerpt: The most demanding recipe served at Chutney Mary is the Goan "xacutti" This curry contains chicken, coconut and 21 spices. "Most Indian restaurants that claim to offer this recipe just grind all the spices together and throw them into the pot at the same time," observes Namita Panjabi. "We grind them one by one for a total of about three hours, then add them to the pot one by one for an hour and a half, according to their different roasting times." http://www.chutneymary.com/ HC appoints health officer to monitor CCP garbage disposal Navhind Times Tue, 27 Sep 2005 8:04 PM PDT Panaji Sept 27: A division bench of the Bombay High Court at Goa comprising Mr Justice R M Lodha and Mr Justice N A Britto, today appointed Dr Vidya Kamat, a health officer, to monitor the disposal of solid waste generated within the jurisdiction of the Corporation of City of Panaji at Patto Plaza near KTC bus stand in the city. http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=news&Story_ID=092840 INDUSTRY & ECONOMY CLIMATE & WEATHER The Hindu Wed, 28 Sep 2005 12:05 PM PDT SOUTHWEST monsoon was declared as having exited west Rajasthan and parts of northwest India on Wednesday even as the pre-existing cyclonic circulation over north-central Bay of Bengal gained in strength. http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/2005/09/29/03hdline.htm INFO-TECH OUTSOURCING The Hindu Wed, 28 Sep 2005 12:04 PM PDT The scope of the engagement includes management of all IT-related activities including implementation, application development and maintenance as well as change management across the enterprise. http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/2005/09/29/15hdline.htm Party beyond 11pm! The Times of India Wed, 28 Sep 2005 10:07 AM PDT Commissioner Dinesh Reddy agrees to relax pub timings. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/1237131.cms India pharma firm creates Suffolk jobs Business Weekly Wed, 28 Sep 2005 9:40 AM PDT Indian firm Nestor Pharmaceuticals is coming to the UK to establish a drug manufacturing facility in Mildenhall, Suffolk, creating as many as 80 new jobs for the region. http://www.businessweekly.co.uk/news/view_article.asp?article_id=9741 Film festival to be held in Goa permanently The Hindu MUMBAI: The 36th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) will be held in Goa for the second consecutive time from November 24 toDecember 4, 2005. Goa, which is going to be the permanent venue for the festival, will attract over 3,000 Indian and foreign delegates and will screen around 200 films in the festival, said Afzal Amanullah, Director, Directorate of Film Festivals and Joint Secretary http://www.hindu.com/2005/09/29/stories/2005092914501100.htm Aamir to wed in Dec. The Asian Age, India, 7 hours ago ... They were also seen together at the International Film Festival in Goa. He was one of the dignitaries on the dais during the inauguration. ... http://www.asianage.com/main.asp?layout=2&cat1=2&cat2=28&newsid=183465&RF=DefaultMain Indo-US joint naval exercise enters 2nd phase tomorrow Webindia123, India - 6 hours ago The ongoing eighth edition of the Indo-US joint naval exercises, Malabar-05, off the Goa coast in the Arabian Sea, does not involve 'Proliferation Security ... http://news.webindia123.com/news/showdetails.asp? id=123839&n_date=20050928&cat=India Goa govt cracks down on gutkha sale NDTV.com, India - 20 hours ago The Goa government will enforce a ban on an entire range of food articles containing tobacco including gutkha, khaini, zarda and pan masala from October 2. ... http://www.ndtv.com/template/template.asp? category=National&template=gutkaban&slug=Goa+govt+cracks+down+on+gutkha +sale&id= 79306&callid=1 GOA TO BE PERMANENT IFFI VENUE Press Information Bureau (press release), India - 9 hours ago It has been decided that Goa will be the permanent venue for the International Film Festival of India, said Shri Afzal Amanullah, Joint Secretary (Films). http://pib.nic.in/release/release.asp?relid=12306 PRWA hails Pacheco for raiding Goa Dairy Navhind Times, India - 10 hours ago Panaji Sept 27 : The Porvorim Residents Welfare Association (PRWA) has congratulated the Animal Husbandry Minister, Mr Mickey Pacheco for raiding Goa Dairy and ... FDA smells a rat, raids Goa Dairy Herald Publications http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=news&Story_ID=092829 Goa: State Going for IT in a Big Way - Policy Document Adopted Daijiworld.com, India - 19 hours ago Panaji, Sep 28: Goa government will roll out red carpet for environment friendly Information technology industries in the state. ... http://www.daijiworld.com/news/news_disp.asp?n_id=14948&n_tit=Goa% 3A+State+Going+for+IT+in+a+Big+Way+-+Policy+Document+Adopted Pt Abhisheki Sangeet Mahotsav in Goa on Oct 1-2 NewKerala.com, India - 19 hours ago ... pay musical tribute to doyen of Indian classical music Pt Jitendra Abhisheki on his 75th birth anniversary at a two-day festival being held at Goa Kala Academy ... http://www.newkerala.com/news.php?action=fullnews&id=26780 JGF expresses concern at steps to convert Goa as tourism enclave Navhind Times, India ... of World Tourism Day, the Jagrut Goenkaranchi Fouz (JGF) expressed concern at repeated steps taken by the central and state governments to convert Goa as a ... http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=news&Story_ID=092834 S Goa fire services save property worth Rs 12 cr Navhind Times, India - 10 hours ago Margao Sept 25: The South Goa fire services attended 601 calls till August 2005 and saved property worth Rs 12,35,17,930. According ... http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=news&Story_ID=092830 11 municipalities get GSPCB notice on waste disposal facilities Navhind Times, India - 10 hours ago Panaji Sept 27: The Goa State Pollution Control Board has served a show-cause notice to 11 municipal councils in the state for not setting up solid waste ... http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=news&Story_ID=092839 An ode to travel, Deccan Odyssey on track for second run Pune Newsline, India - 3 hours ago ... on Wheels. But that could change, when, for the second year, the Deccan Odyssey sets to thunder through Maharashtra and Goa. The ... http://cities.expressindia.com/fullstory.php?newsid=150768 India woos women in IT Contractor UK, 28 Sep The US IT sector is being outpaced by archrival India in the race to attract more women into high-powered technology jobs notoriously dominated by men … In India female technicians are steadily narrowing the gap on their male rivals as the number one choice for new, intermediate or senior level expertise in the IT department. Australia: Perth: Paul de Souza Bashing Case. ABC News, 28 Sep. The family of Paul de Souza who was allegedly bashed by an Englishman, has labeled comments by the man's defense lawyers at an extradition hearing in London "utter nonsense". Mr De Souza's mother, Liz, says defense claims that the extradition bid was politically motivated is a red herring. http://www.abc.net.au/news/newsitems/200509/s1470353.htm Duggan: Did he get a fair trial? South Wales Argus, 28 Sep Serious questions are today being asked over the conviction of Adrian Duggan jailed for life for murdering his girlfriend in 28. Neither Duggan's fingerprints nor his blood was on a pair of scissors found at the death scene -- the prosecution did not establish a motive. http://www.thisisgwent.co.uk/gwent/news/NEWS0.html --------------------------------------------------------------- DEATHS ----------------------------------------------------------------- ARLEM, RAIA: Arkanje Dias b 1935 BENAULIM: Camilo M F Fernandes, prop CBC Furniture MAPUSA-ANGOD: Chandrakant Rama Morajkar MOIRA/CALANGUTE: Patrick 'Pat' D'Silva. Husband of Agnel. NUVEM: Thomas Pereira of Kirbhatt NUVEM: Miguel A Rodrigues, former sarpanch PARRA: Dominic Anthony Rego of Saleswaddo. PENHA DE FRANCA, BRITONA: Francis Xavier Martins b 1939 SHIRODA: Anthony Sylvester Noronha. VARCA: Ana Rosa Vaz b 1933 of 2nd Fatrade --------------------------------------------------------------- JOSE LOURENCO'S AMAZING GOA <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> ----------------------------------------------------------------- * Which quick, lively form of singing follows the mando? Dulpods. * Which spice crushed in oil is traditionally used to treat ear-aches? Garlic. * Which Kenyan freedom fighter of Goan origin is known as Independent Kenya's First Martyr? Pio Gama Pinto (Saligao) * What does 'Corte de Oiteiro' literally mean? 'Cut of the Hill', the section linking Fontainhas and central Panjim through the Conceicao Hill. * In which village is the 'shir-randonn' ritual (a fireplace formed by three persons placing their heads together) observed? Painguinim, Canacona. --------------------------------------------------------------- UPDATES ... FROM HERE AND THERE ----------------------------------------------------------------- FILMS, COMING OUT OF GOA: Anjali D'Souza, Cecil Pinto, Edson Dias, Isabel Vaz, Jerry Cherian, Lia Philcox, Priya Kamat -- Framing Knowledge and Moving Images, in collaboration with Kala Academy presents Frame One. A festival of short films by novice film-makers. On October 1, 2005, 11 am to 8.30 pm. Collect your free pass on Wednesday, September 28 at Lila and at Kala Academy from 4.30 to 6.30 pm. People like Alito Siqueira of the Goa University's sociology department, among others, helped to make this happen. Visit http://www.moviesgoa.org for the schedule. GASPER DE SOUZA AND PICTURE THIS: Welcome to the world according to photojournalist, Gasper de Souza. A world where he pictures life around him as it is. With a strong belief in the power of the photo-documentary. Gasper is influenced by Henri Cartier-Bresson, and "endeavours to use a non-intrusive approach which means no flash and getting to know the subject before pressing the shutter." Feel free to walk in, this Wednesday, September 28, from 5 pm onwards (at Lila's Sant Inez, near Ganesh Temple) to view an informal display of Gasper's work and interact with him. [Apologies over this delayed announcement, due to a breakdown in service earlier this week.] FREE/LIBRE AND OPEN SOURCE SOFTWARE (FLOSS) in a Goa school. See http://www.opspl.com/infodev/ which deals with a InfoDev/WorldBank supported project on the application of Open Source ICTs (information and communication technology) to link rural schools. Undertaken by M/s Online Productivity Solutions Pvt. Ltd., Goa, at St. Thomas High School, Cansaulim Goa. MIGRATION HISTORIES, SOUTH ASIAN WORKING LIVES: In the 18th century, the first group of South Asians to come to Britain in significant numbers for employment were the servants of East India Company employees. 'Nabobs', as English returnees from India were derisively known, wanted to recreate the ... See http://www.movinghere.org.uk/galleries/histories/asian/working_lives/working_lives.htm THE GOANET WIKI: Goanet's Herman Carneiro <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> has just announced the launch of the new Goanet wiki, and invited all to contribute by way of write-ups and content. Please see http://www.goanet.org/wiki Herman writes: "A wiki (pronounced: weekee) is a web application that allows users to add content, as on an Internet forum, but also allows anyone to edit the content. The term Wiki also refers to the collaborative software used to create such a website. Like many simple concepts, "open editing" has some profound and subtle effects on Wiki usage. Allowing everyday users to create and edit any page in a Web site is exciting in that it encourages democratic use of the Web and promotes content composition by nontechnical users." The aim of the Goanet Wiki is to build an online encyclopedia on Goa. Goanet requests that you create a user account before editting information in the Wiki. Follow Goanet rules and keep debates civil. "I'd like to stress that the Wiki is very easy to use. You don't have to be an advanced user to contribute. All you have to do is to use the content that is already as an example. I hope you will join in contributing to the Wiki. And, if you know of people who might be able to contribute, please tell them about the wiki," Herman writes. ttp://www.goanet.org/wiki COMMUNITY GREETINGS TOO: In the recent past, Goanet used to run a greetings service. Members would send us dates of birthdays, anniversaries and births and Goanet would send out wishes on that day on their behalf. Herman also announced the relaunch of the greetings service. Taking over from Vincente Fernandes is Deborah Santamaria, president of the Goinkars Own Academy in Pakistan. Goanet thanks Vincente Fernandes for his work on the greetings service. Said Herman: "We sincerely appreciate the time and effort he spent volunteering with us. I'm sure he'll be pleased that the greetings service is in good hands." If you would like to send a special greeting to friends and family, please send your greetings to Deborah at [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please do not forget to give us as much information as possible. For example: Full name, location (city and country), date, occasion (birthday or anniversary or birth), special comments, person sending in the greetings, name and location. FROM A DISAPPOINTED DOM: Artist and more Dom Martin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> told Goanet this about his recent campaign for issuing a stamp on Abbe Faria, the prominent player in the global field of hypnotism, of Goan origin. Dom wrote: "Yes, the site did go public on GWD. Response from our fellow Goenkars: pathetic! 234 signatures to date!! How can France, Portugal or India be interested in issuing an Abbe Faria stamp if Goans themselves appear indifferent? However, am glad there is a major event planned for September 20 (which coincides with the day the Verodiano Award is announced)...." ------------------------------------------------------------------- CLIPPINGS FROM GOANET http://www.goanet.org ------------------------------------------------------------------- http://shire.symonds.net/pipermail/goanet/2005-September/033535.html Re: Nayak (Naik not Nayak) Will someone kindly explain the connection between the current campaign for Roman script Konkani and Mr. Pundalik Nayak's not being a Saraswat? http://shire.symonds.net/pipermail/goanet/2005-September/033530.html View From The Outer Harbour (19-09-2005) Thalmann Pradeep Pereira. Mopa or Opa? A real "big fight" is going on. Does Goa require another airport? Should it be constructed at Mopa? Or, should the Dabolim airport be further developed to suit Goa's needs? http://shire.symonds.net/pipermail/goanet/2005-September/033525.html Software Freedom Day 2005 at Xavier's Aitaracheo Kaskutleo: Honey, I Need It lino dourado libado23s53 at yahoo.com Sat Sep 24 21:51:44 PDT 2005 http://shire.symonds.net/pipermail/goanet/2005-September/033532.html A reply to The Great Goan Land Grab by V. M. de Malar Writes John Chandler <shakya at supanet.com>: I am worried for the people of Goa/India that the wealth generated from tourism will not be used to improve the "working man's" lot. I don't just mean from the point of view of un-taxed profits filtering out of the country, but also from the steep levels of corruption that seem to be prevalent in yours and most governments of this planet.... The Western tourist generally speaking wants to be pampered and indulge themselves, most of them are just working class who have saved up all year for a couple of weeks holiday, if they are prepared to pay for this then so be-it. But will the poor and disadvantaged in your state get the benefit? I doubt it. http://shire.symonds.net/pipermail/goanet/2005-September/033536.html London to GOA 4 weeks Xmas Time £289 Eddie Fernandes. ------------------------------------------------------------------- CULINARY CORNER Lamb [Sesame lamb meatballs with minted yogurt dip] ------------------------------------------------------------------- Sesame Lamb Meatballs with Minted Yogurt Dip: 1/3 cup minced onion, 1 large garlic clove (chopped fine), 1-1/2 teaspoons olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon dried mint (crumbled), 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice, a pinch of cinnamon powder, 1 pound ground lamb, 1 cup fine fresh bread crumbs, 1 large egg (beaten lightly), 2 tablespoons dried currants or raisins, 1/4 cup black sesame seeds, 1/4 cup white sesame seeds (toasted lightly). Minted yogurt dip: 2 cups plain yogurt, 1/4 cup packed fresh mint leaves (chopped), 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste. To make the meatballs: In a small non-stick skillet, cook onion and garlic in oil over moderately low heat, stirring, until softened. Transfer mixture to a bowl and stir in mint, salt, allspice, and cinnamon. Add lamb, bread crumbs, egg, and currants and combine well. Form level tablespoons of lamb mixture into 1-1/4-inch meatballs, arranging on a tray as formed. In a small bowl, roll half of meatballs one at! a time in black sesame seeds until coated, transferring to a rack set in a shallow baking pan. Coat remaining meatballs with white sesame seeds in same manner and transfer to the same rack. Meatballs may be prepared up to this point 1 day ahead and chilled, covered loosely. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Bake meatballs in upper third of oven 8 to 10 minutes, or until golden and just cooked through. To make the yogurt dip: Set a fine sieve over a bowl and drain the yogurt, cover and chill for 3 hours. Discard whey that drained into the bowl and transfer yogurt cheese to another bowl. Yogurt cheese may be made 2 days ahead and chilled. Stir mint and salt into the yogurt cheese. ------------------------------------------------------------------- ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ||g |||o |||a |||n |||e |||t || Issue compiled by ||__|||__|||__|||__|||__|||__|| Frederick Noronha |/__\|/__\|/__\|/__\|/__\|/__\| [EMAIL PROTECTED] Copyleft Goanet 2005 http://www.creativecommons.org You may reproduce this ezine in its entirety, with credits retained. ------------------------------------------------------------------- Goanet, the net-worker of all networks. Stay in touch. -------------------------------------------------------------------