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o IFFI inaugural ceremony to be held at INOX. (NT)
o Comunidade NOC to Assagao bazaar kept in abeyance. (NT)
o Neeraj Kumar is new police chief of Goa. (NT)
o St cruz protests enter second day today. (NT)
o Chicalim villagers oppose construction of shipyard. (NT)
o 430 names missing from CCP voters list, says Parrikar. (NT)
o Willy to launch MPT's air-monitoring system. (NT)
o Mapusa municipality clears encroachments of footpaths. (NT)
Mapusa clearance drive sparks violence. Angry merchants
confronted municipal staff. (H)
o Kingfisher Airlines announces non-stop Goa-Bangalore flight.
o Goa Today Nov 2005 issue on stands. Cover: fatricidal fight.
o Former Telaulim sarpanch Jose J Coutinho held on murder charge.H
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Barge Sumitra PNJ-103 laden with 700 metric tonnes of iron
ore is grounded and partially sunk off Agaciam-Siridao
Beach -- opposite St Jacinto Island -- since November 6,
2005. While the firm has advertised for parties to salvage
the vessel, it is not clear what steps are taken by the
authorities when such accidents harm mother nature. The
spillage of oil involving a vessel of a prominent
politician's family is another case in point.
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o Goa hammer 15 goals past hapless Tripura in Santosh Trophy.
o Goa boys enter baseball finals. In 51st national
school games at Raia Grounds.
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o CARMONA: Deliciosa Rodrigues of Fondo b 1921
o MERCES: Caitan Fernandes of Moloca
o NUVEM: TRoque Cabral of Villa Rolla.
o PANJIM: Raghunath Pednekar
o TAMBDI MATI: Nilkanth Ramchandra Nadkarni, husband of
Shubha (Kumud), father of Dr Arti Vijay Sharma and
Miss Wilma (USA).
o Raghunath Savlaram Pednekar (Dada)
o VELIM: Savio Falcao, ex-superintendent, Min of Agriculture,
Government of Kenya, of Vaz Vaddo.
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A LIVING LIBRARY IS LOST, GOA LOSES A HISTORIAN: Teotonio R.
de Souza pays tribute, via the GoaResearchNet to Jesuit
priest-historian John Correia-Afonso, who has just died this
week:
Goa lost yesterday one distinguished son and one
of its noteworthy historians. Personally, I lost an
old Jesuit colleague, mentor and historian friend.
I wish to recall what I wrote in 1994 in my
farewell book *Goa to Me* (p. 28):
"The third person whose influence was greatly
beneficial in my formation was Fr. John
Correia-Afonso, a Jesuit with vast experience of
administration in the Society of Jesus, as one time
Provincial Superior of Bombay Jesuits, Principal of
St. Xavier's College (Bombay) more than once, and
as Counsellor and Secretary to the General of the
Society of Jesus in Rome.
It was in his capacity as Director of the Heras
Institute of Indian History and Culture that I had
to deal with him and seek his collaboration with
our plans."
My first contacts with JCA (as he was known in the regional
Jesuit circles) date back to the years when I was researching
for my Ph.D. and planning the setting up of the Xavier Centre
of Historical Research for Goa Province of the Jesuits.
We had indications from the Jesuit General to seek help and
benefit from the experience of the Heras Institute of Bombay.
John Correia-Afonso associated me then as a Fellow of Heras
Institute and invited me annually as a Visiting Lecturer at
St. Xavier's College. I retain excellent memories of our
collaboration over a couple of decades.
Despite his bureaucratic mind, John could be very sensitive
and affectionate. I wish to recall two such moments in my
life: Firstly, when I was operated for heart complication in
1982 and had to visit Bombay some months later for a metting
with JCA to discuss the plans for the 3rd international
seminar on Indo-Portuguese History which I organized in Goa
next year, there was a taxi strike in Bombay.
John made it a point to walk with me from St Xavier's College
residence till the VT Station carrying my bag early in the
morning to put me on train that would take me to Bandra where
I wished to spend a day with my aunt.
Secondly, nothing changed in JCA's attitude towards me after
I decided to opt out of the Society of Jesus and moved to
Lisbon. He came over to my house in Lisbon a few months later
in 1994 and offered his good services (his many connections
with the Vatican Departments) to ensure that the dispensation
of the Vatican would be processed without delays.
Within a month after that, I had the Vatican dispensation
decree in my hands. It was this long-standing friendship and
regard for JCA that took me without fail to see him at the
infirmary of the Jesuit Novitiate at Andheri every time I
passed through Mumbai during the past few years.
My last visit to him was this last August. He could still
barely recognize me and my wife, but he did! May his soul
rest in peace, and may his performance as a scholar who
promoted and sustained since 1950s interest and love for
History of the Society of Jesus and History of Goa inspire
many younger Goans and Jesuits.
I cherish several dozens of his letters to me over the past
three decades or so. I wish I could continue my
reminiscences. But it will have to wait for another occasion.
I shall end quoting JCA's dedication of his first book
*Jesuit Letters and Indian History* : "To my mother, an
assiduous reader of Jesuit letters of no historical value"! I
too shall continue reading JCA's letters with more than
historical value! Teotonio R. de Souza, Indo-Portuguese
historian and moderator, Goa-Research-Net
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/goa-research-net
Dr. Nandakumar Kamat <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: "A
shocking news. Sincere condolences on my behalf. I had the
fortune to meet him in local history seminars at Goa
University at least on three occasions. In his death we've
lost an erudite scholar of Luso-Indian and Indo- British
history. He was a very fine human being and a down to earth
Jesuit scholar. We wish to know more about this personality
from you and perhaps you can send an article to *Goa Today*
on him."
CONDOLENCES-NUVEM: Antonio Gomes
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> offers his sympathies to
Renato Gomes and family from Nuvem, on the death of
their mother.
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JOSE LOURENCO'S AMAZING GOA <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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* Which state did Goa defeat in the Under-23 edition of the
Santosh Trophy for football in 1990? Kerala
* Which districts did the Portuguese capture from the
Raja of Sawantwadi in 1781? Bicholim and Sattari.
* When did the Navhind Times commence publication? 1963.
* Which saint is known as Goencho Saib (Patron saint of
Goa)? St Francis Xavier, 1560-1552.
* In what village sport might the combatants be called
Hitler, Mad Max or Sea Harrier? Bull-fights (dhirio)
FEEDBACK from Gerson da Cunha <gerson@
agnimumbai.org> in Mumbai: Dear Jose, Thanks for
your prompt reply and the leads. I find your
"postcards" informative and I'm a regular reader.
Thank you for the research and sharing the fruits
of it with us. The best, Gerson da Cunha.
GNB's NOTE: Check out the work of agnimumbai.org
GdC earlier wrote: Thanks to GoaNewsBytes, another contact
with the past of my family -- this time, Jose Lourenco posts
something about Agostingo Vicente Lourenco.
[Amazing Goa is a set of 200 information cards published in
Goa by Amazing Goa Publications. Price in Goa Rs 250. It is
expected to be published in a book-form shortly. In Goa, it's
available at Broadways, Sant Inez. In London, contact rene
barreto <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> ]
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GNB GOT IT WRONG: "The movie KANTEANTLEM FUL has been made by
Arnaldo Dcosta and not Dnyanesh Moghe, for your kind
information. He was the director. Please dont misguide the
people with half (correct) information. --Aruna"
DON'T DISENFRANCHISE US: Stephen Fernandes
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes to Rajya Sabha MP
Shantaram Naik, "Please (ensure that our names are
not deleted from the electoral rolls). Sometimes,
we even come home during an elections, to vote..."
SPORTS COVERAGE: Olton Leandro Pereira <OLP009@
MAERSKCREW.COM> writes, "I did catch up with all the Fed Cup
news on Goanet. Thanks... Feel very elated to read when I get
the chance to read the Goa news. I'm 33, currently working
abroad and sailing."
BUILDING A LEGACY OF THE WRITTEN GOAN WORD: Cynthia
G James <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> comments:
GoaNetWiki -- www.goanet.org/wiki -- looks very
cool and professionally put together.
Congratulations.... Keep up (Goanet's) great work
of keeping Goans connected to Goa and to each
other, and for building a legacy of the written
word."
QUERY ABOUT A 'MIRACLE': Jenifer Fernandes
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: Hello. This is Jenifer from
London. Firstly, I would like to thank you for keeping Goans
abroad updated with news from Goa. Please, could you tell me
more about the (claimed) miracle in Goa, about the small boy
and the Bible. I heard of it from someone and wanted to know
what exactly happened."
DON'T WANT MATRIMONIALS: Could you guys please get my name
off this (cybermatrimonial) list? Let a guy alone man ;)
Bhushan. P.S. In all seriousness, please unsubscribe me.
REPLY FROM GNB: Hi Bhushan, Cybermatrimonials is
sent out once a month or so as part of Goanet-News.
It's not a separate list. You're getting it because
you're on Goanet-News. Please ignore this post if
you want to remain "alone". But do continue to read
our news avidly. Every reader counts; and you're
important to us!
THANKS FOR THE 24 NEW MEMBERS: Thanks to James Monteiro
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> of Agonda/Bangalore for introducing two
dozen new members to Goanet News Bytes. You too can introduce
anyone you want to keep in touch with Goa!
FOOTBALL FAN: Olton Leandro Pereira <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
is a football fan, an engineer (33) and with only email
access. He's working abroad, and says, "I dearly miss all the
Goan news and specially (that of) Indian soccer. (I rarely
miss a match at Fatorda Stadium.) Is there any website which
provides free Indian soccer update on regular basis? I always
want to keep in touch about happenings in Goa over e-mail
when i'm abroad." GNB replies: Welcome Olton, we'll send you
a free trial subscription -- you can stay on if you wish, at
no cost.
ANTARCTICA AHOY: Goanetter and scientist Dr Helga do Rosario
Gomes <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> is enroute to Antarctica.
She wrote recently: "We havent hit the ice yet but when we do
I will be sending some pictures. Our interns from the
University of New England are posting a blog at www.une.edu
They are really young but very enthusiatic and hard working!
Thanks (to Goanet) once again."
A BIG THANK YOU TO Jesus Mario B. Fernandes
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> for introducing
Goanet-News-Bytes to 18 new readers!
We are grateful to you guys for giving
our voluntary venture the chance to grow... and
continue building social capital for Goa.
JOE GODINHO [EMAIL PROTECTED] introduced a whole lot of
friends and relatives to Goanet News Bytes, and wrote to
Goanet: "Congratulations and thanks for the wonderful work
you are doing in keeping us, Goans spread far and wide,
updated about our dear land -- Goa. The objective and
unbiased manner in which you treat the dissemination of news,
happenings and issues about Goa has endeared the site to all
my friends here in London."
ON THE INTERNET: At RDP home page,
http://www.rtp.pt ANTENA 1, ANTENA 2, ANTENA 3, RDP
Internacional, RDP Africa, RDP Madeira, RDP
Açores, RDP Centro, RDP Norte and RDP Sul may be
listened via the Windows Media Player Audio. The
program ANTENA 3 may also be listened in real
audio.
NOT RDP: Peter D'Souza <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> points out: RTP (not
RDP!) also has several of their TV news programmes in video
format on their website, They are pretty good and cover
Portugal and world affairs.
SOME ENCOURAGEMENT: From Shaikh Mohamed Irshad
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: Nice work. Keep it up. Three cheers
(to Goanet). God bless.
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MUSIC RESOURCES... AND ART
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MUSIC FROM GOA: James Monteiro <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> says, "I
would like to share small piece of information. Here comes
the online link to listen to your favorite Konkani songs!!
All the Goan music lovers can listen to the oldies and new
Konkani songs at the following link online: Visit the
following link: http://www.live365.com/stations/61664
You will see a new window with information about
KONKANI RADIO GOAWORLD. Click on the speaker icon
(the one with a yellow circle in the background)
showing 'play' under it. You will get one more
window in which Live365 player will load.
It will automatically start playing the stream. It might take
some time to play the songs depending upon the internet
connection and to download the stream via buffering. The
person who came up with this station is Ulysses Menezes.
Please click on ”Broadcaster profile” tab in the main page
window. This is what he says on this site: “ Am your
invisible DJ. My roots are from the Goa but was born and
raised in Kuwait. In my quest to find out more about my
homeland and its culture we ended up creating this Konkani
Music station with the support of Gaspar Almeida together as
Goa-World Team-Kuwait.... Goa-World http://www.goa-world.com/
You may contact Ulysses Menezes at the following email ids:
[EMAIL PROTECTED] or [EMAIL PROTECTED]
MUSIC MAG, FOR GOA: Boromor 'Bony' Dias
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes,
Dear Goa Netters, We are pleased to announce the
launch of the long awaited print version of your
favourite Goan webzine 'Dulpod' ( www.dulpod.com )
The magazine covers the following areas of Goan
Music, Heritage, Art and Culture, though not
restricting to the categories below. In order to
target the widest readership, the magazine is
inclusivist, keeping out no form of music relevant
to Goa, the core are those forms which are most
popular in this state. Classical (Western and
Indian) Including piano, guitar, vocal. Pop
Covering contemporary bands, and groups of the
past. Konkani music primarily tiatr, mando,
cantaram, sugam-sangeet, religious music. . New
audio and video releases including projects
underway. Konkani films (past, present...) Goan
music resources on the Internet. Goan musicians
among the diaspora worldwide (expat communities).
"Dulpod (seeks to be) an authentic voice for the music world
of this region which has a unique blend of musical traditions
from across the globe. We look forward to your subscription,
presenting articles & in way possible that will help Dulpod
take the talent of Goa across Planet Earth. Contact Orlando
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> or myself for more details."
A GOAN ARTIST FROM CANADA in Montreal has put up
some of his photos at flickr.com
See http://www.flickr.com/photos/montrealartist
[EMAIL PROTECTED] asks: "How does one get this across the
folks-from-Vasco list? I will shortly put up another Flickr
with my food and Goa pictures (including some rare
traditional Goan womens dresses)."
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IT... AND GOA'S ACHIEVEMENTS (OR LACK OF IT): Samir Kelekar
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, who is on the Goa government's IT
advisory committee, says: "I have some idea of what the Goa
government is trying to do in IT or claiming that it is
trying to do. I think it is important to have a core
committee of concerned citizens who can put pressure on the
government. The government otherwise has a big party with no
accountability. How about taking the lead in that and I can
play a part informing what is happening and what citizens can
do. Being busy, I need some help from people who are on the
ground in Goa."
GOA, LAND, SPECULATION, CORRUPTION: Anibel
Ferus-Comelo <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> responds to the
land ordinance that could fuel land-based
corruption and change the skyline of this state:
"Could you please help those of us who are 'unpads'
(illiterate) in local government matters by
suggesting wording for a protest letter regarding
this? I suspect there needs to be much more public
education about planning issues and how the
investment boom in construction is affecting
everything in Goa. Most see only the positives, I
think."
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REPORT FROM NEW DELHI: Fatima Pais <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
writes in from New Delhi to tell all about the Goa Festival
2005. Goenkarancho Ekvot, a registered organization of Goans
residing in Delhi and the adjoining states, formed to promote
the social and cultural advancement of Goans as well as to
organize activities for spreading the awareness of Goan
culture and traditions among others, is joining in the Goa
Festival from November 9-13.
Goa government is organising this event to promote
Goa's handicrafts, food and culture, in
association with Goenkarancho Ekvot. It will
exhibit various aspects of Goa life, culture and
progress at Goa Sadan, 18 Amrita Shergill Marg,
New Delhi.
Goa's Department of Art, Department Information & Publicity,
and the Handicrafts Corporation and Konkani Academy are
participating. Goan cuisine will also be served. Inauguration
on November 9 at 6.30 pm at Goa Sadan. 4 pm to 10 pm on
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday. On Saturday-Sunday, 11 am to 2
pm and 4 pm to 10 pm. It will include an exhibition and sale
of paintings renowned by Goan artists. Goan vegetarian and
non-vegetarian cuisine, blend of eastern and western culinary
-- all traditional Goan food items and processed foods will
be on sale, says Suman Kurade who's president of the GE.
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PICTORAL COMIC FORMAT BOOK IN KONKANI: Cecil Pinto
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> posted news about the plans for the
first-ever pictoral comic format book in Konkani, to be
brought out by S. Chittaranjan Nayak of Kochi. See
http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/mp/2004/03/01/stories/2004030101290200.htm
This writers' network http://groups.yahoo.com/group/goawriters
is open to those serious about writing. Contact Cecil (above)
for details.
A NEW MAILING LIST ON WRITING in Romi Konkani. Check out
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/tskk-writing
An introduction: "This group consists of persons
interested to write Konkani in Roman script using
the scientific system developed by Thomas Stephens
Konknni Kendr (TSKK), Alto Porvorim, Goa, India.
Subscribers will be given information about Konkani
language, literature, publications, etc (in any
script) only in Roman script using the TSKK
orthography. They are encouraged to give feed back
preferably in Konkani. Spread the word about this
yahoo group to your friends. If they want to
receive regular mail in Konkani in Roman script,
ask them to subscribe to this group. Thanks --
Pratap Naik, S.J.
SUGGESTIONS TO EXPATS: Thomas Stephens Konknni Kendra's Fr
Pratap Naik SJ <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> and www.tskk.org has this
list of suggestions on what non-resident Goans can do for
Konkani:
NRI Konkanis (Konkani speakers or their
descendents) from Karnataka and Mumbai have done
and continue to do a lot for Konkani and Konkanis
of their region. Now it is the turn of Goan NRIs to
do something concrete and meaningful for their
mother tongue Konkani. Let them not waste their
time in endless discussions. Instead let them do
something worthwhile for Konkani. I propose a few
areas for their Action Plan.
* Since Konkani in Roman script was neglected from the time
of liberation, now we have to work for giving Konkani in
Roman script its rightful place. Therefore, bring pressure on
local MLAs, MPs, and government to amend the Official
Language Act 1987 to get official and equal status for Roman
script on par with Devanagari script.
* Launch a secular Konkani weekly in Roman script. It should
not be a mouthpiece of any particular political party or
government. It should fearlessly speak out for Goa and issues
related to Goa. Such a weekly will promote critical thinking
among local people and value-based political, social life style.
* NRIs could select and publish every year at least
10 Konkani books of a good standard written in
Roman script. Let them start their own publishing
house of a standard like Penguin, Oxford, Cambridge
or Macmillan.
* Publish children's literature. To promote Konkani among
children, a children's multi coloured periodical is really
necessary and need of the hour.
* NRIs could establish few awards (Rs. 50,000 to 100,000)in
the name of their clubs or institutions and give them
annually to a deserving person for his/her lifetime
achievement to serve Konkani in Roman script. Four such
awards were established for those who write Konkani in
Kannada script.
* Organise annual competitions or festivals for adults such
as: Tiatr, Khell-Tiatr, Khell, One act play, Kantaram, Mando,
Christmas Carols, devotional hymns, motets.
* Organise annual competitions for adults: short story,
novel, article, poem, article, elocution, etc.
* Organise annual competitions in two categories, namely for
high school students and college students: elocution, essay,
short story, poetry, folk story narration, Konkani riddles
and proverbs, look at a picture and write a caption, etc
* Select the first three tiatrs which win prizes at Kala Akademi
competition, and have Tiatr festivals in important towns of
Goa. Through these festivals the young tiatrists will get an
exposure to their talents and creativity.
* Produce good quality audio CDs of Kantaram, songs and jokes.
* Give scholarships/grants to do research on various topics related to
Konkani in Roman script.
* Establish a full-time Konkani channel for entertainment and
news. Such a channel will give a boost to Konkani and
talents of younger generation. 13. For whatever reason NRIs
cannot attend to item numbers 1 to 12 on their own, then let
them financially support or sponsor projects of those
institutions which promote Konkani language, literature and
culture in Goa.
VIEWPOINT FROM VASCO: Neeraja Vaidya - Yadav
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> from Vasco comments,
Read your (GNB) post in VU (Vascokars United).
There's a site called mayaboli (i think,
www.mayaboli.com) where people post in Roman
Marathi or Devanagari enabled by the site,
whichever they feel like. The aim is communication.
You have to be able to get across to the other
person what you want to say, that's all.
I often read stories by Christian boys in Sunaparant. They
write perfect Konkani, but I wonder if that's the kind of
dialect they speak in, at home. Their dialect is probably
closer to Romi, but they've learnt Nagari in school, so they
follow that grammar...
My favourite in Sunaparant is Anton Chepekar and his kind of
Konkani. That is mostly followed only by Romi writers.
Sunaparant/Bimb/Jaag and Gulab should publish articles from
each-other's paper/magazine. You don't see Christian writers
in Bimb. Do you see Hindus writing in Gulab? This might soon
turn into a religious issue otherwise....
A PRESCRIPTION FOR KONKANI? Cecil Pinto forwards a word from
Anu Garg's Wordsmith <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> and suggests:
"Perhaps Konkani needs heterography instead of
Standardization."
heterography (het-uh-ROG-ruh-fee) noun
1. A spelling different from the one in current use.
2. Use of the same letter(s) to convey different sounds,
for example, gh in rough and ghost.
[From Greek hetero (different) + -graphy (writing).]
The idea of heterography is a recent phenomenon, relatively
speaking. Earlier, when English was mainly a spoken language,
it was a free-for-all, spelling-wise. Any spelling was good
as long as you could make yourself understood. Each writer
spelled words in his own way, trying to spell them
phonetically. Shakespeare spelled his own name in various
ways (Shaxspear, Shakespear, and so on).
If you read old manuscripts, you can find different spellings
of a word on the same page, and sometimes even in the same
sentence. Spelling wasn't something sacrosanct: if a line was
too long to fit, a typesetter might simply squeeze or expand
the word by altering the spelling.
If the idea of to-each-one's-own spelling for the same word
sounds bizarre, consider how we practice it even today, in
the only place we can: in our names. Look around you and you
might find a Christina and a Cristina and a Kristina and many
other permutations and combinations.
With the advent of printing in the 15th century, spelling
began to become standardized. By the 19th century, most words
had a single "official" spelling, as a consensus, not by the
diktat of a committee.
Today if you write "definately" and someone points out that
you've misspelled the word, just tell them you're a
practitioner of heterography.
-Anu Garg (gargATwordsmith.org)
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SEEKING INFO INPUTS
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QUERY ABOUT TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT IN GOA: Sareen Priyanka Surjit
Kumar <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> has this comment and
query: "I have been subscribed to Goanet-News for quite some
time now. I am a tranportation planner, studying at the
School of Planning and Architecture, New Delhi, Roll No
SPA/NS/TP/368. We were in Goa for a study for the traffic
management plan of Panjim. We conducted primary surveys as
well as collected the secondary data. However, we missed out
a few things.
I have listed the same below and would be grateful if you
could send me the same by mail: (i) Employment data --
spatial as well as time series. (ii) Tourism data -- spatial
as well as time series. (iii) Any data pertaining to any past
traffic and transporttaions studies carried out in Panjim,
including origin-destination surveys, classified vehicle
volume counts, parking surveys etc. I would be really
grateful if you could send me any of the data listed above.
[GNB REPLIES: We've sent your query to an architect-friend
who will try to help.]
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EVENTS, HAPPENINGS...
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SEMINAR ON IT ISSUES: Amartya Sen <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
says the Goa Institute of Management, Systems Management
Department is organizing an IT debate to discuss and brain
storm the issues of the IT Policy of Goa 2005 released very
soon. GIM is organising this debate along with Goa Chamber of
Commerce, Confederation of Indian Industry (Goa Chapter).
This will be an opportunity to interact with the core
committee responsible for setting up IT initiative in the
near future and the participating Corporates to showcase
their expertise. Nov 11, 2005. From 2 to 7 pm. At Goa
Institute of Management (www.gim.ac.in)
NEXT AT LILA'S: At 5 pm on 9 November, Lila invites
you to view the photographs of Asavari Kulkarni. A
photo-columnist of the daily Tarun Bharat,
Asavari’s work covers a wide range of subjects.
Besides a slideshow by the photographer, there will
be an informal display of her work. Please note
that following this session, Lila takes time off
and will reopen only on 7 December.
AT THE FRIDAY BALCAO: On Nov 11 from 4 to 6 pm at Goa Desc
Resource Centre No. 11, Liberty Apartments, Feira Alta,
Mapusa Goa. Topic: Ten Years of The Disability Act in the
context of Goa. Open discussion.
INDIAN CLASSICAL: Kerkar Art Complex organizes concerts of
Indian Classical Dance and Music every Tuesday from 6:45 to
8:30 p.m. during the tourist season. This is the only place
in Goa State where concerts of Indian Classical Dance and
Music are organized on a regular basis. Kerkar Art Complex
Gaurawado Calangute, Bardez Goa – 403516 Tel: 2276017 Fax:
2276509 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Website:
www.subodhkerkar.com
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TODAY IN GOA'S HISTORY: Eddie Fernandes
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> offers some valuable help with
the attempt to build up a *Today in Goa's History* listing.
Below is an extract of some of the entries he sent in.
Thanks Eddie!
1961- 8 Mar 1961. In a UN debate, Mr. V. K. Krishna Menon
(India) described the Portuguese overseas territories as a
"slave empire" and declared that the "liberation of Goa" was
"part of the unfinished task of liberating India."
1 Apr. 1961. Mr. Nehru announced in the Lok Sabha
on April 1 that the Government of India had decided
to relax the ban on trade with Goa and other
Portuguese colonies in India with immediate effect,
"as part of its policy of liberalization."
23 Oct 1961. Mr. Nehru in a Bombay speech referred to
increasing reports of "terror and torture" by the Portuguese
authorities in Goa and declared that "the time has come for
us to consider afresh what method should be adopted to free
Goa from Portuguese rule."
18-19 Dec 1961. The long-standing tension between India and
Portugal over the question of the Portuguese territories in
India--Goa, and the small enclaves of Daman and Diu --
culminated in the Indian invasion, by an estimated 30,000
troops and occupation of these territories after a brief
military campaign lasting barely 24 hours.
13 Jun. 1962. Repatriation of Portuguese Detainees in Goa. -
Creation of Union Territory of Goa, Daman, and Diu.
11 Aug 1962. Portugal announces cancellation of Residence
Permits of Indian Nationals. Liquidation of Indian Assets. -
Repatriation of Indians from Mozambique.
3 Dec 1963. The first general elections to be held in the
Union Territory of Goa, Daman, and Diu resulted in the
heaviest electoral defeat ever suffered by the Congress
Party. The distribution of seats in the Legislative Assembly
was as follows: Maharashtrawadi Gomantak 14, United Goans 12,
Congress 1, Independents 3. Elections to two seats in the Lok
Sabha were held at the same time, both being won by the
Maharashtrawadi Gomantak. Mr. Dayanand Bandodkar (52), a
wealthy Hindu mine-owner, was elected leader of the
Maharashtrawadi Gomantak on Dec. 14.
23 Jan. 1965. The Goa Legislative Assembly passed a
resolution in favour of the merger of Goa with Maharashtra.
The resolution was supported by the ruling Maharashtrawadi
Gomantak, but was strongly opposed by the United Goan and
Congress parties.
5 Apr. 1965.. Mr. Dayanand B. Bandodkar, leader of the
Maharashtrawadi Gomantak, formed a Government after fresh
elections.
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RECENT ITEMS OF PARTICULAR INTEREST ON GOANET. BY CORNEL
DACOSTA Goanvoice.org.uk takes a look at Goanet: As a weekly
volunteer to Goan Voice (UK), I have often wondered if there
was much interest in this specific material. Last Sunday
however, at a Goan gathering, I was pleasantly surprised to
hear from several people that they do read the Goan Voice
avidly and that they were keen for more material on Goanet.
Well, this is welcome encouragement and I intend to
contribute a little more than I have done recently.
Rahul Goswami provides an explanation for the
continuing shortages of water and electricity in
Goa. While those on holiday in hotels may not be
unduly inconvenienced, we should spare a thought
for those permanently at the receiving end of this
major problem, and where possible, help to bring
pressure to bear on the authorities.
The bomb attacks in Delhi have been widely publicised and
Goanet posts have expressed concern as well as commentary. As
Goa receives holidaymakers from all over the world, a Bali
style attack is a possibility. However, do read about the
safety assurances provided by the police authorities on this
matter.
The issue of whether the teaching of English is widely
available in schools in Goa gets renewed consideration. Many
parents are clearly concerned about the inadequacy of
available provision and Goan Voice (UK) readers are
encouraged to express their views on this important theme on
Goanet and elsewhere.
The adoption of babies in Goa, and elsewhere in India, is a
cause for concern when so many rackets operate to 'steal'
children. An informative article titled Cradle Snatchers
provides readers a clear understanding of this complex issue.
The legal issues are also well spelt out for those who may
wish to adopt a child.
Autism as a wide spectrum in children, is much better
understood today worldwide. In Goa, this issue is of concern
too and offers of help, of all kinds, are welcomed through
Goanet, for a new project aiming to help many children in
real need.
Finally, readers of the Goan Voice (UK) who intend to go to
Goa in the new holiday season will be able to find out where
live entertainment and other festivities will take place.
Goanet News Bytes can be especially helpful for this and for
an abundance of other details provided clearly and
succinctly.
More details can be found at the Goanet archives at
http://www.goanet.org Or to subscribe to Goanet, send an
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OF BOOKS... AND BOOKSHOPS
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NEW BOOKSHOP IN CALANGUTE: Diviya Kapur
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> has announced the launch of
Literati, a bookshop cum cafe situated in an old restored
house located at E/1-282 Gaura Vaddo, Calangute (opposite the
Tarcar Ice). She writes: "There is a new books and old books
section and a reference room is also in the process of
evolving. The aim is also for Literati to evolve into a space
where book readings, book clubs, theatre, workshops,
exhibitions, music, dance and other activities can take place
on a small scale. Literati opened on November 4, 2005."
TWO BOOKS PLANNED: Dr. Carmo D'Souza of Calangute
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> about to publish two books. One is on
Fanchu Loyola and the other on Jose's Dreams, what the writer
calls a novel on the New World Order. He writes: "As
publishing is not cheap... I am wondering whether I could do
it through the web."
Meanwhile, Delhi-based Goan poet Dr Brian
Mendonca is coming out with his first book
of poems titled 'Last Bus to Vasco ... and
Other Poems'. Mendonca is an editor with
a prominent Delhi publisher, but is opting
to self-publish the book, to gain a greater
control over the publishing process. He's from
Vasco and has been in Goa this week 251 3763
or [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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GOA FOOD AND DRINK
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PATRICE REIMENS (FROM THE NETHERLANDS) ON GOA's DRINK: Fenny
is definitely an acquired taste -- which I never acquired
(however coconut ferry is not too far from grappa, and as
such acceptable -- when in Goa. the cashew variety is eveil
pure and simple.....
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GOANS IN BURMA: Yvonne Vaz Ezdani <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
is collecting information to be compiled into a
book on Goans in Burma.
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WILDLIFE
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NEW SNAKEBITE SITE: [EMAIL PROTECTED] reminds of
the setting up of a Snakebite Research Unit at Little Flower
Hospital in Angamaly. Says he: "We are already making
significant discoveries around new species and treatments. We
have developed a website at www.lfsru.org. The first letter
is a lower case L. This contains some of our research
projects, the best first aid advice and some medical data you
might find interesting."
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LOOKING FOR A FIDEL LOOKALIKE: Tony Soares
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> is trying to track down a West
Indian friend from Birmingham UK who he believes is currently
in Goa. Says Soares: "His name is Dave Butcher. He is a big
guy and quite tall. Looks a bit like Fidel Castro (only a
bit). Anyone seen him?"
MARIA CHRISTINA DA SILVA Telles Nolasco <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
is looking out for links to her ancestor. She writes: "My
grandfather's father was born in Colvale in 1818 and died in
Pangim on the February 28, 1892. His name was António Xavier
da Silva Telles. His parents were: Joao Xavier da Silva
Telles and Rosa Maria Marcelina da Costa Maia. This Joao
Xavier was born in Lisbon in 1780 and went to India around
1815 incorporated in the Portuguese Army. I´m trying to find
his ancestors and I think that as it was usual in the old
times we could find their names in the birth certificate of
any of his children: (i) António Xavier da Silva Telles born
in Colvale in 1818 (ii) Joao António Xavier da Silva Telles
born in Pondá in 1817 (iii) Leopoldina Amália da Silva
Telles. If you would be kind enough to solve this problem or
to direct me to someone who assist me I'd be very grateful."
SEEKING INFO ON A DEATH IN GOA: Matthew Stuart --
[EMAIL PROTECTED] -- says on November 8, 2005 he
lost his father, who drowned while fishing off Anjuna beach
in Goa. Says Matthew, "My dad knew the dangers of the seas
and as visited Goa to the same place every year for the past
16 years and was born in Ajmer, India in 1943. Myself and my
brothers are trying to come to terms with our tragic loss and
want to get to the bottom of what exactly happened.
"Dad had alot of good friends in Goa, and
apparently was seen beach casting in the same place
everyday. On the day he drowned he apparently was
seen trying to free his hook not too far out and
decided to go into the water to free his line, at
this point he was taken out by the current and the
lifeguard recovered Dad's body 15 minutes later.
Dad was an excellent swimmer and as i said, knew
the dangers and warned people of the dangerous sea.
"We are trying to find out the local Lifeguard's contact
number to ask what he knows about the events before and
after. I've spoke to a good friend of dad's who rents out
motorbikes in Goa and he told me to try the Tourist Board and
that the Lifeguards are employed by the Indian Government but
I can't seem to get a number. Maybe you can help?
The British Embassy/Police have opened an enquiry which will
proceed next year.
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EDWIN PEREIRA <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> who grew up in
Calangute, wrote recently to the
[EMAIL PROTECTED] to say: "A small note from
distant NZ to say hello to you guys. It would be nice to know
the whereabouts of anyone who has passed out with me in the
1978-79 batch. A few names that readily come to mind are
Basil Fernandes, Edgar Alfonso, Bento Gonsalves, Anita
Gonsalves, Bebiana Miranda, Peter Silveira, Eufelius &
Belinda Mendonca, Lucinda Nazareth etc. If any of you get
this e-mail please get back and we could keep in touch and
get others connected too."
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GOAN SELECTED PRESIDENT OF THE IIT FOUNDATION: Carmo D'Cruz
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> informs that Roy DaSilva (1974 EE RK)
has been elected as the President of IIT Foundation, effective
immediately.
Roy has been the President of the San Francisco Bay Area
Chapter for approximately two years and been active the
alumni network for several years. He has been a driving force
in leading several new chapter events. As the President of
the SF Bay Area chapter he is also member of the Vision 2020
Fundraising Team, IIT Foundation.
Roy DaSilva is Executive Director, Corporate Services for Epson
Electronics America Inc., (EEA) a wholly owned subsidiary of Seiko
Epson Corporation, Japan. Prior to assuming responsibility for Human
Resources in 2004, Finance in 2003, and I.T in 2002; Roy had Profit
and Loss responsibility for the Integrated Circuits Business Unit.
Prior to joining EEA, Roy worked at , NEC Electronics Inc.
(1986-1997) where he was the Western Area ASIC Business Unit
Manager. Roy migrated to the U.S. in 1984, and, worked as a
Product Marketing Engineer at Gould AMI (1984 -1985) and
later as Product Marketing Manager at National Semiconductor
(1986). Between 1976 and 1984, Roy worked in India, in
Marketing and Sales, at companies such as Guest Keen Williams
Ltd.(Electrical Laminations), ASEA LTD (Electronic Relays and
control Panels) and Blow Plast Limited (Electronic Toys).
Roy received his Masters in Management Studies (MMS) Degree
from the University of Bombay, in 1976 and a Bachelors degree
in Electrical Engineering (B.Tech. Hons.) from the Indian
Institute of Technology, Kharagpur. He represented RK Hall in
Hockey, Water Polo, & Drama and held elected offices to the
Hall Council.
Roy has been associated with Industry Organizations
such as FSIA, Professional Organizations such as
TiE, & SIPA, and Community Organizations such as
India Community Center, and Goa Sudharop, many from
their inception in Silicon Valley.
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BI-LINGUAL EDUCATION IN GOA: Sulamita Gavino writes from
Portugal: I am an English teacher at a primary school in
Lisbon. I believe that there are many things we should learn
with the bilingual education system in Goa. There is a
project called "Multilingualism, Subalternity and Dominance
of Single Language Networks" that is carried out by a group
of scholars and educationists in Europe, India and South
Africa. (www.multilingualism.net/index.html)
Angels English-medium Nursery and Primary school, Ambora, Goa
is used as a demonstration school for bilingual education. (I
would like to know more about this school.) Could anyone help
me to know how is this primary school a good example of
bilingual education?
English as a subject was introduced at the
beginning of September 2005 at primary schools in
Portugal for the first time. There are many things
related to this project that are not correct.
Therefore I would like to know how can the
bilingual education in Goa be a good example for
us?
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CHECK OUT THE GOAN DOCTORS network at
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/goan_doctors
GOANET is getting some 1350 visitors each day, see
http://www.goanet.org/stats/
MARITIME HISTORY ISSUES, AND THE CAPT OF PORTS: Joao Cota
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> comments via the
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/goa-maritime-museum list,
"Whilst on a visit to Goa recently, and digging for family
ancestry records at the Archives building in Panjim, I have
found a note posted on the wall that said mentioned that the
"Captain of Ports" books from the 1900's are being repaired
(binding and microfilm) and so it would not be available for
public viewing indefinitely. Has anyone viewed this logbook?
Would anyone know if the book contains WWI and WWII entries
of foreign warships that docked in Mormugao harbour? Nobody
could tell me there, so I just wondered if anyone would knows
anything about that book."
QUERY ABOUT VASCO NET CONNECTIONS: Daniel F.de Souza
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> asks, "I would like to know whether
any of the Vasco based members of Vascokars United who are
using the Sancharnet internet service facing any problems
with the downloading of mail. Is the speed of
downloading/sending mail normal or is it very slow?"
READING AND WRITING GOA: A programme of workshops on
contemporary themes is being organised by Jason Fernandes
(Co-ordinator) and Alito Siquera (Principal Investigator). It
promises: "Would you like to understand and comment your
village history? And what is writing history anyway? What is
common between Shantadurga and the Virgin Mother as principal
deities in Goa? What relations does this have to gender
relations in Goa? In what ways is Goa different and similar
to the rest of India? And how deep do these differences run-
politically and otherwise? How did Portugal influence Goa?
Was her colonialism different from that of the British in
India? How so? Should Konkani be written in more than one
script? What social, cultural and political implications does
the choice of a single script for the language have for
Konkani speakers in Goa? ...
The programme will be held once a month for a day
or a day and a half over the next year.
The Background: "A few of us are currently engaged in a
research project as a part of which, we will be having a
series of workshops over a range of themes from writing
history, social science methodology, types of colonialisms,
to the real and imaginary constructions of the village (ganv)
and its deities." Alito is [EMAIL PROTECTED] and Jason is
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
WILD WITH (MICROSOFT) WORD: Vidyadhar Gadgil
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> of Carona, Aldona is explaining to
correspondents who write to him why attachments in the
Microsoft Word format is "a secret proprietary format, so it
is hard for me to read". He instead suggests plain text,
HTML, or PDF.
WANT TO GREET someone for their birthday or
anniversary? Send in your requests to Goanet
volunteer in Karachi:
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
RIGHT TO INFORMATION: Mandakini Devasher
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> is with the Human
Rights Initiative, and is one of those campaigners backing
the Right to Information law. Contact her for details.
CHECK OUT RAHUL's snake-site
www.geocities.com/rahulsnakesite
REQUEST TO THE AUTHORITIES: Can anything be done by you to
make the authorities aware how the people of Karnataka and
other state people who come to Goa are systematically and
premeditatedly harassed, with the rule that the seat belt has
to be fastened? It appears that the rule is made only for the
outsiders, i.e. people belonging to ohter states. It also
appears this is a good way of they makingg money. -- Fr.LINO
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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Here are two versions of coleslaw. Apparently "coleslaw"
comes from the Dutch word, "koolsla", "kool" meaning cabbage
and sla, salad. The word entered our English language from
the Dutch in New York in the late 1700s. The first recipe is
an Indian version. The second one is American. Enjoy.
Yogurt Coleslaw Salad - Indian style: 1 1/2 cups natural
(plain) low-fat yogurt, 2 teaspoon clear honey, 2 medium
carrots (thickly sliced), 2 spring onions (scallions),
roughly chopped, 1 1/2 cabbage, finely shredded, 1/3 cup
sultanas (golden raisins), 1/2 cup cashew nuts, 16 grapes,
halved, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon chopped fresh mint, 3-4
mint sprigs (optional).
Using a fork, beat the yogurt in a bowl with the
clear honey. Mix together the carrots, spring
onions, cabbage, sultanas, cashew nuts, grapes,
salt and chopped mint. Pour the yogurt mixture
over the salad and blend everything together.
Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with the
mint springs, if wished.
Coleslaw - American style: 1 medium head cabbage (shredded),
1 large carrot (shredded), 2 cups mayonnaise, 1 cup cider
vinegar, 1/2 cup white sugar, 3 tablespoons dried minced
onion, salt and pepper to taste.
In a large bowl, combine shredded cabbage and carrot. In a
large empty mayonnaise jar, add the 2 cups mayonnaise,
vinegar, sugar and dry onion flakes. Shake well until
blended. Pour dressing mixture over cabbage and carrots and
toss well. Chill and serve.
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