[Goanet] Monica maintains Mother Teresa cured her
-- What's On In Goa: * Oct 11: Konkani translation of Satre book, Alliance Francaise * Oct 11: Friday Balcao, Mapusa. Mental health, suicides 4pm * Oct 12: History Reading (Farar Far by Dr Pratima Kamat, Fundacao 5pm * Oct 12: Goa Orchestra performs at the Kala (Corelli, Bach) * Oct 15: Magic in town... Illusion India show, Panjim then Vasco * Oct 16-17: Ornithology workshop, Bondla southernbirdwing.com -- as in todays ndtv.com news. Thursday, October 10, 2002 (Kolkata): Monica Besra, the tribal woman claiming to have been healed of abdominal tumour at the intercession of Mother Teresa, continues to maintain it was a miracle, oblivious of the controversy over her contention. Her reiteration came when a government official spoke to her at her residence in Nakore village in South Dinajpur district. Joint BDO of Harirampur Block in North Bengal Arun Kumar Sengupta said that during the interview, Monica said her husband Selku Murmu took her to a local doctor in 1988, a year after Mother's death, when she complained of persistent headaches and stomach aches. As her problems continued, she was admitted for a month to the Balurghat Hospital the same year. This was followed by treatment at the Malda Sadar Hospital and a subsequent three-day stay at a nearby nursing home. The cost of treatment at Malda, including nursing home charges, worked up to around Rs 7,000. With the Vatican accepting the cure as a miracle, easing Mother's movement towards beatification, doctors who treated Monica at Balurghat maintained that her tumour was cured by medical treatment. Monica told Sengupta that after returning home from Malda, her problems resurfaced and she was then taken to the MC hospital at Potiram near the district headquarter of Balurghat. MC doctors later took her to Balurghat Hospital where an ultra sonography spotted a tumour in her abdomen. At this, the doctors at the MC mission advised her to undergo surgery at either the North Bengal Medical College and Hospital (NBMCH), Siliguri, or at Kolkata. She was accordingly examined by five doctors at NBMCH and though her tumour had become as large as a "football", she could not be operated upon as she was physically weak. The doctors advised her to have nutritious food and come back after three months for surgery, Monica told the Joint BDO. According to Monica, on September 5, 1998, the first anniversary of Mother's death, she was taken by the MC sisters to a prayer hall at the Potiram mission centre where a locket bearing Mother's picture was placed on her neck and a black string tied around her swollen abdomen. Monica claimed that at the hall, she was 'pierced' by a dazzling ray of light emanating from a picture of Mother, though others present at the hall failed to see it. That night, she slept soundly after a long time and felt a deep sense of relief. Next morning, she found the swelling had disappeared, Monica told the officer. (PTI) To view GoaNet's archives http://groups.yahoo.com/group/goa-net For (un)subscribing or for help, contact: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Don't want so many e-mails? Join GoaNet-Digest instead!
[Goanet] Goan soil good for hybrid rice.
-- What's On In Goa: * Oct 11: Konkani translation of Satre book, Alliance Francaise * Oct 11: Friday Balcao, Mapusa. Mental health, suicides 4pm * Oct 12: History Reading (Farar Far by Dr Pratima Kamat, Fundacao 5pm * Oct 12: Goa Orchestra performs at the Kala (Corelli, Bach) * Oct 15: Magic in town... Illusion India show, Panjim then Vasco * Oct 16-17: Ornithology workshop, Bondla southernbirdwing.com -- --- Documented by Goa Desc Documentation Service & circulated by Goa Civic & Consumer Action Network (GOA CAN)<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> --- --- State soil good for hybrid rice --- A progressive farmer, Mr Prakash Balli, has grown hybrid rice called Sahyadri on trial basis in his fields covering over 2000 sq mt of land. It has proved boon to the farmer and areas as it has shown tremendous growth as per the expectations of the rice scientists who conducted a study trip to these fields and areas on Thursday.Mr Balli was shocked to find the yield in such a good condition and perfect condition in these dwindling monsoon. He said there was a fear lingering at the back of his brain as the monsoon played truant with most farmers in Goa. He also said he never expected the yield would be in such a perfect manner and better then the Jyoti. He also said he used less manure and more cow dung and compost or organic, depending upon the seasonal rains. He said if this rice is cultivated in Goa, our tiny state will be a self-sufficient state in rice and government should try to encourage this type of rice in Goa. He further said a kg of seed will give over 250 kg yield. But there is no milling facility in Goa for this kind of rice as it requires rubber mill and there are no rubber mills in Goa besides nagging labour problems. He was critical about the functioning of the ministry and said there is more paper work than real work which consumes lot of time, money and labour. He also said, there is urgent need to have good coordination among the ministries concerned and departments involved and said this is only way to find wrinkle free face of a Goan farmer. He said you can glitter on my face simply because my wife and children even after graduating from colleges have worked in the fields. He said government should make provisions to rid the farmers' problems. The former deputy speaker of Goa, Mr Ulhas Asnodkar, has also tried this hybrid rice and is quite happy to see the yield. He is of the view that if government can make provision of water and other facilities it is fine. The Director of Rice Research, Rajendra Nagar Hyderabad, Mr Ilyas Ahmad and Mr Viraktamath were also present on the sites and stated that this is a UNDP funded programme to promote better rice yield.They are of the view that if Goan farmers take up this rice for cultivation then the deficit of 30,000 tonnes of Goan rice would be solved in no time, besides Goa stands good chances as there is lot of potentials in Goan soil. - The Navhind Times 7/10/02 - === GOA DESC RESOURCE CENTRE Documentation + Education + Solidarity 11 Liberty Apts., Feira Alta, Mapusa, Goa 403 507 Tel: 252660 mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] website: www.goadesc.org -- Working On Issues Of Development & Democracy === To view GoaNet's archives http://groups.yahoo.com/group/goa-net For (un)subscribing or for help, contact: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Don't want so many e-mails? Join GoaNet-Digest instead!
[Goanet] 10 OCT: GOACOM NEWS CLIPPINGS
-- What's On In Goa: * Oct 11: Konkani translation of Satre book, Alliance Francaise * Oct 11: Friday Balcao, Mapusa. Mental health, suicides 4pm * Oct 12: History Reading (Farar Far by Dr Pratima Kamat, Fundacao 5pm * Oct 12: Goa Orchestra performs at the Kala (Corelli, Bach) * Oct 15: Magic in town... Illusion India show, Panjim then Vasco * Oct 16-17: Ornithology workshop, Bondla southernbirdwing.com -- GOACOM NEWS CLIPPINGS October 10, 2002 FLAT BUGLED IN DAYLIGHT: In yet another daylight house breaking theft unknown culprits have decamped with gold ornaments from the house of Royston Costa, at Agali, Margao. (GT) ANTHRAX SCARE LAND 2 WOMEN IN HOSPICIO: Anthrax scare gripped a family in Margao when a postal envelope containing unidentified powder was delivered at their doorsteps. An envelope posted in USA was delivered on the address of Ms Concea Pereira, who opened the envelope containing powder, had itching sensation with another woman, who was close by, also feeling the effect. (NT) GEC STUDENTS STAY AWAY FROM STIR: Goa Engineering College (GEC), Farmagudi, University representative Clyde Fernandes, yesterday clarified that the GEC were not a part of the ongoing agitation even as the students from other two professional colleges boycotted classes, in protest against the change in rules introduced by the Goa University. (GT) BUILDERS REAP WHILE PMC SLEEPS: Though rules for making provisions for parking spaces in buildings were framed more than a decade ago, the Panaji Municipal Council's crass failure in enforcing them has resulted in some builders and others gobbling up the open space. (GT) ENCROACHMENTS TO BE RAZED: In what is billed as a major demolition exercise , the PWD will undertake the demolition of around 13 structures that have come up in the road widening area long the Margao Colva road on Thursday morning. (H) DOWRY VICTIM GETS JUSTICE: A married woman (Milan Naik), who made an abortive bid to end her life by jumping from the Zuari bridge on December 22, 1995, after being tormented by her in-laws to meet the unlawful demands of dowry, has finally got justice. A Magistrate court has convicted and sentenced four persons, including the woman's husband, her brother-in-laws and a sister-in-law to three months imprisonment. Milan had been rescued by some persons. (H) ERRATIC POWER IN BENAULIM, NAVELIM: The Electricity department plays truant with parts of Benaulim and Navelim constituencies. For almost a week now the electric power is not supplied for more than three hours in a day. Since the thunderstorm on 3 October, power supply to parts of Benaulim, Varca, Orlim, Carmona and Cavelossim villages has been very erratic. (GT) CM TO VISIT CUNCOLIM: Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar will be visiting Cuncolim municipal area on 12 October from 3 pm as part of Bharatiya Janata Party's "Gaon Chalo Abhiyan". (GT) MALE BODY FOUND: A male body was found floating in a rocky place at the Polem beach late Tuesday evening. (H) CROCODILE AND BIRD SAFARI: On Sunday, October 13, far from the madding crowd along the Cumbarjua river, to a vibrant mangrove habitat, Southern Birdwing will lead a Crocodile and Bird Safari in the 'no development' zone of diversified natural beauty and home for the mugger crocodile and a vast number of birds such as six species of kingfisher including the rare Collared kingfisher, Osprey, Night heron, Curlew, Western reef egret and a host of other waders. Booking at Champs Panjim in advance. Meeting point: Cortalim jetty at 8:30 am sharp. Return by approx: 12 noon Participation fee: Rs 200/- per person. More details at [EMAIL PROTECTED] Or tel 401814 or 402957. NEW THERAPY: Priya Bhobe, former chairperson of Women's Cooperative Bank, has come out with a feather-touch treatment and, that too, with a dash of fragrance, for an assortment of physical and mental ailments including the wide-spread arthritis. "Aroma massage" is the therapy Priya plans to popularize at her new clinic, which she proposes to open on Dussehra day at Model Residency, St Inez, Panaji. (GT) HOME FOR THE AGED: The Bardez Saraswat Samaj, Mapusa, will start a home for the aged for Saraswats. The house of Saroj Shirikant Mhapne near the Candolim church has been acquired for the purpose. To star this project there is need of financial help from philanthropists. (GT) INDIA'S FIRST MOBILE AIDS TESTING CLINIC: Testing of HIV and AIDS has been made affordable to all by the Population Services International, Goa, with the commencement of its mobile clinic "Saadhan" at Baina yesterday, the first of its kind in the country. The mobile clinic equipped with the facility of testing HIV/AIDS at just Rs.20, besides counseling by expert doctors on sexually transmitted diseases, contraceptives, etc. (GT) BANASTARIM BRIDGE CLOSURE The Banastarim bridge on
[Goanet] Coventry Evening Telegraph: Making a Goa of our own business!
-- What's On In Goa: * Oct 11: Konkani translation of Satre book, Alliance Francaise * Oct 11: Friday Balcao, Mapusa. Mental health, suicides 4pm * Oct 12: History Reading (Farar Far by Dr Pratima Kamat, Fundacao 5pm * Oct 12: Goa Orchestra performs at the Kala (Corelli, Bach) * Oct 15: Magic in town... Illusion India show, Panjim then Vasco * Oct 16-17: Ornithology workshop, Bondla southernbirdwing.com -- Headline: Making a Goa of our own business! By PAULA HALL. Source: Coventry Evening Telegraph 7 October 2002 MEET THE TWO FRIENDS WHO VISITED INDIA ON HOLIDAY AND BECAME SO ENAMOURED WITH THE COUNTRY THEY DECIDED TO SET UP SHOP THERE EVERYONE dreams of quitting the rat race when they're on holiday. But most simply return to work the next Monday and get on with their lives. But one Warwickshire woman has turned her dream into a reality. PAULA HALL reports AS a civil servant on a management training course, Sue Watkins was asked to draw up a vision of where she wanted to be in five years time. Other delegates came up with bigger houses and cars, children and promotions. Sue struggled. Then, in response to the growing frustration of the course leader, she drew a beach with palm trees, a huge sun, a large garden and a boat. "Everyone was quite dismissive of it," she remembers. "I filed the notes away and there they stayed, forgotten." She rediscovered the picture from the past some years later as she cleared her desk in England for the last time - to start a new life in the exotic state of Goa on the west coast of India. The only thing she doesn't now have is the boat. Sue, originally from Nuneaton, set up the holiday villa company, Lazydays in Goa, with her friend and colleague Linda Guthrie, when the lives of both civil servants changed forever following a winter break in February 1992. They went to Goa, found an idyllic sunny paradise, and fell in love with the place. It was to be a holiday romance which didn't end on their return home. Goa had reminded Sue of the Algarve in Portugal in the early 70s, when it was just waking up to tourism. "When we were in Goa we said 'wouldn't it be nice if we could get a cup of tea and a cake and maybe a sun lounger'. "Then the next year when we returned for a holiday all these things had started to happen. We were sat there going 'but that was our idea'." A third holiday followed. Colleagues told them to "stop talking about it, go and do it". Sue, a Training and Enterprise Council manager in Sheffield, seized her chance to leave during a reorganisation of the service - so she sold her terraced home and moved to Goa. "I didn't feel brave at the time," says the former pupil of Kenilworth Grammar School and Higham Lane High School in Nuneaton. "I just felt it was the right thing to do." Linda joined her in Goa on eight months leave from work and their intention was to set up a hotel, but they struggled to find the right site. When Sue drove Linda back to the airport at the end of her stay, they were no closer to success. Then as Linda was checking in - literally in the last 10 minutes of her eight-month visit - they hit on the idea of renting out villas instead. And over the last seven seasons the company has grown from managing three properties to about 30. Now Linda, who is originally from Wolverhampton, splits her time between Goa and the UK, returning each year to avoid the monsoon rains, while Sue is permanently resident in a local village, with her Goan partner and their three dogs. She has a century-old detached cottage with terracotta tiles, built in Portuguese colonial times, with a big garden full of exotic fruit trees. And she has no regrets. "It's a ten minute walk from the village to the beach, along little pathways through coconut trees. And I live just under a hill with nice walks for the dogs and natural spring water," she says. The company meanwhile is going from strength to strength. It has a sales office in Bournemouth and a base in Goa, where the team includes housekeepers, an electrician, plumber and gardener, and is currently preparing for the busiest time, the sunshine season from October to April. The aim is to offer an alternative to the usual hotel holidays. Rather than sell endless trips at a welcome meeting they prefer to simply let their guests, who tend to be more independent travellers, get on with their own lives. "We just say if you want us we're at the end of the phone," says Sue. It is a different world of work to the one Linda and Sue left behind. Each day Sue sets out with a list of jobs, knowing she might only achieve two of them through the heat of the day. Going to the bank alone can write off a whole morning. On the day we speak Sue and Linda, who are both in their mid 40s, have spent a couple of hours at a house being renovated by a man who wants them to let it as a villa. "It was a plea
[Goanet] LINK: Interesting pages of Goa maps
-- What's On In Goa: * Oct 11: Konkani translation of Satre book, Alliance Francaise * Oct 11: Friday Balcao, Mapusa. Mental health, suicides 4pm * Oct 12: History Reading (Farar Far by Dr Pratima Kamat, Fundacao 5pm * Oct 12: Goa Orchestra performs at the Kala (Corelli, Bach) * Oct 15: Magic in town... Illusion India show, Panjim then Vasco * Oct 16-17: Ornithology workshop, Bondla southernbirdwing.com -- Even if oriented more towards the beach-gravitating foreign visitor... http://www.johnthemap.co.uk/goa/maps.html To view GoaNet's archives http://groups.yahoo.com/group/goa-net For (un)subscribing or for help, contact: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Don't want so many e-mails? Join GoaNet-Digest instead!
Re: [Goanet] Goans in Portugal
-- What's On In Goa: * Oct 11: Konkani translation of Satre book, Alliance Francaise * Oct 11: Friday Balcao, Mapusa. Mental health, suicides 4pm * Oct 12: History Reading (Farar Far by Dr Pratima Kamat, Fundacao 5pm * Oct 12: Goa Orchestra performs at the Kala (Corelli, Bach) * Oct 15: Magic in town... Illusion India show, Panjim then Vasco * Oct 20: Ornithology workshop, Bondla southernbirdwing.com -- Hello Rene& Paulo Thank you very much for yr quick response. I hope I got the necessary emails I need. I will be in Portugal from 1st Nov to 18th Nov. and was interested in meeting some Goans there. Thank you and the goanet for helping me out in such a short notice. Love you all. Wilson __ Post your free ad now! http://personals.yahoo.ca To view GoaNet's archives http://groups.yahoo.com/group/goa-net For (un)subscribing or for help, contact: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Don't want so many e-mails? Join GoaNet-Digest instead!
[Goanet] LINK: Comment on countrymen living abroad
-- What's On In Goa: * Oct 11: Konkani translation of Satre book, Alliance Francaise Oct 11: Friday Balcao, Mapusa. Mental health, suicides 4pm * Oct 12: History Reading (Farar Far by Dr Pratima Kamat, Fundacao 5pm * Oct 12: Goa Orchestra performs at the Kala (Corelli, Bach) * Oct 15: Magic in town... Illusion India show, Panjim then Vasco * Oct 20: Ornithology workshop, Bondla southernbirdwing.com -- India Today October 14 issue (www.indiatoday.com) has an article on Indians living abroad, which says, among other things "India abroad means a 20-million, $400-billion strong community that is getting richer and more powerful. It can help transform India" But, it also quotes noted writer of Indian origin and Nobel Prize-winning author Sir Vidiadhar Naipaul saying about migrants, "After two or three generations, traditions cannot be maintained. They will strictly not be Indian people... As migrants generatlly adapt there is really no idea left of India, no profound idea of India, beyond some sentimental attachment." [Incidentally, the Goan community, which has long been into migration, perhaps more than people from most other Indian states, has been criticised in the past for getting 'denationalised'. Now, the same is something other people of Indian origin are themselves admitting.] In terms of listing some options, India Today suggests: * Giving PIOs (persons of Indian origin, non-passport holders) and NRIs (non-resident Indians, basically passport holders) a voice in India. "Nominate five of them to the Rajya Sabha (upper house of parliament). This will add value and opinion without skewing the electoral system." * Establishing a department or ministry exclusively to PIO-NRI affairs. (Wonder what happened to Goa's attempt...) * Hassle-free travel helps. What helps equally is visa-free travel. * PIOs and NRIs should be given complete freedom to invest in any industry and freely repatriate profits. * PIOs outside South Asia should be freely offered dual citizenship. The ambit of dual citizenship should be extended beyond North America and Europe. It says: "Where government has failed, overseas Indian money has stepped in, transforming numerous villages in Gujarat, Punjab and Kerala into places where sanitation, safe drinking water, primary education, health care and electricity are no longer an issue." Goa missed the list. Perhaps indicates the low-visibility of non-residents from here, or the inability/unwillingness to highlight their contribution in local quarters. After all, Goa had a higher economic set of indicators even at the fag end of colonial rule -- compared to neighbouring and other areas in India. These were times when tourism was not even thought off, and mining was barely a decade or less old... and the bloated bureaucracy was not a reality. But migration's economic impact has not been adequately studied or acknowledged. -FN To view GoaNet's archives http://groups.yahoo.com/group/goa-net For (un)subscribing or for help, contact: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Don't want so many e-mails? Join GoaNet-Digest instead!
[Goanet] News from SuperGoa (in Portuguese)
-- What's On In Goa: * Oct 11: Konkani translation of Satre book, Alliance Francaise Oct 11: Friday Balcao, Mapusa. Mental health, suicides 4pm * Oct 12: History Reading (Farar Far by Dr Pratima Kamat, Fundacao 5pm * Oct 12: Goa Orchestra performs at the Kala (Corelli, Bach) * Oct 15: Magic in town... Illusion India show, Panjim then Vasco * Oct 20: Ornithology workshop, Bondla southernbirdwing.com -- -- Forwarded message -- http://www.supergoa.com/ Para anular inscrição escreva mensagem em branco para: [EMAIL PROTECTED] There is 1 message in this issue. Topics in this digest: 1. Novidades SUPERGOA From: "supergoa" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Message: 1 Date: Tue, 08 Oct 2002 13:48:07 - From: "supergoa" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Novidades SUPERGOA Bom Dia! O Supergoa.com, agora com um novo grafismo e novos conteudos, apresenta as seguintes novidades de Goa: 7/10, 10:13 >>> 21 mortos em colisão de dois aviões militares em Dabolim Vinte e uma pessoas morreram e varias outras ficaram feridas na sequência de uma colisão em pleno voo de dois aviões de transporte da Força Aérea indiana que efectuavam uma demonstração militar no aeroporto de Dabolim, Goa, anunciaram as autoridades locais. Por pouco que nao foi atingido um liceu com milhares de estudantes. 7/10, 08:08 >>> Panorama linguístico de Goa: rico e complexo Se a luta entre o Concani e o Marata tem marcado estes últimos decénios em Goa, o panorama tende a enriquecer-se. Em paralelo ao domínio progressivo do inglês (pelos media) e à afirmação do hindi (por imposição do governo central), e em detrimento das línguas tradicionais e regionais, há um novo pólo linguístico a registar: o Kannada. 1/10, 11:17 >>> Reino Unido apresenta Goa como "destino inseguro" O ministro-chefe de Goa, Manohar Parrikar, anunciou recentemente o desagrado do Governo de Goa pelo relatório de apoio à viagem que o Reino Unido fornece aos seus cidadãos que planeiam viajar para o estrangeiro. Em questão está o site governamental inglês http://www.fco.gov.uk que na secção dedicada à India refere que o estado de Goa tem testemunhado crimes sexuais contra mulheres. CONTINUACAO DESTAS E OUTRAS NOTICIAS EM http://www.supergoa.com E TAMBEM: FORUM DE DISCUSSAO ALARGADO E RENOVADO http://supergoa.brinkster.net/pt/forum/ GELERIA DE GOESES ILUSTRES Agosto: Abade Faria Setembro: Bhau Dhaji Laad Quer colaborar com o Supergoa.com? Escreva para [EMAIL PROTECTED] To view GoaNet's archives http://groups.yahoo.com/group/goa-net For (un)subscribing or for help, contact: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Don't want so many e-mails? Join GoaNet-Digest instead!
Re: [Goanet] Goans in Portugal
-- What's On In Goa: * Oct 11: Konkani translation of Satre book, Alliance Francaise Oct 11: Friday Balcao, Mapusa. Mental health, suicides 4pm * Oct 12: History Reading (Farar Far by Dr Pratima Kamat, Fundacao 5pm * Oct 12: Goa Orchestra performs at the Kala (Corelli, Bach) * Oct 15: Magic in town... Illusion India show, Panjim then Vasco * Oct 20: Ornithology workshop, Bondla southernbirdwing.com -- Hi Wilson, Yes there is a main Goan Association in Portugal with one of the best club houses I have ever seen offered by the Municipality of Lisbon. A must see (!!) if you are visiting Lisbon. The name is - Casa de Goa - and it is the association not only of Goans but also of those from Damao and Diu. The web site is: http://www.goacom.com/casa-de-goa Unfortunately, the main language of the web site is Portuguese but there are a few pages translated to English. It is estimated that there are about 100,000 people of Goan origin residing in Portugal. The Hindu population (not necessarily from Goa but from all over India) is also considerable and, in general, these are people who came from the Portuguese colonies of Africa and chose to live in Portugal after the independence of those colonies in 1975. Emigration from Goa to Portugal is also increasing exponentially due to the Portuguese Nationality Law which allows people born in the old Estado da India Portuguesa to retain their Portuguese Citizenship, which they had when they were born (if born before 1961). Best regards, Paulo Colaco Dias. - Original Message - From: "WILSON SOARES" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, October 09, 2002 5:31 PM Subject: [Goanet] Goans in Portugal > > Hello Goa/Portugal netters, > > Is there a goan association in Portugal? Will someone > please get back to me on the this > address:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Thanks for your coop and time. > > B. regards, > Wilson > To view GoaNet's archives http://groups.yahoo.com/group/goa-net For (un)subscribing or for help, contact: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Don't want so many e-mails? Join GoaNet-Digest instead!
Re: [Goanet] Mother Teresa's advice
-- What's On In Goa: * Oct 11: Konkani translation of Satre book, Alliance Francaise Oct 11: Friday Balcao, Mapusa. Mental health, suicides 4pm * Oct 12: History Reading (Farar Far by Dr Pratima Kamat, Fundacao 5pm * Oct 12: Goa Orchestra performs at the Kala (Corelli, Bach) * Oct 15: Magic in town... Illusion India show, Panjim then Vasco * Oct 20: Ornithology workshop, Bondla southernbirdwing.com -- --- In [EMAIL PROTECTED], "J. Almeida" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >Hats off to her sisters for following that advice. >Nothing has contradicted their account of events. > . > >Meanwhile, the sisters get on with their work, silently. > If the above is meant to be some sort of a counterpoint to the miracle story, I would like to point out that the sisters are silent because they are under strict orders from their superiors in the Church hierarchy, as is clear from the remarks of Bishop Alphonsus D'Souza in the following excerpt from a report in "The Observer" published on August 19 last year. It is clear from this excerpt that the sisters are not just afraid of others contradicting their account, but in fact afraid of contradicting each other's accounts. "That would spoil things", the Bishop said. Cheers, Santosh *** MOTHER TERESA'S 'MIRACLE' A 34,000-page report is proposing sainthood but examination of just one 'cure' throws up doubts By Luke Harding in Raiganj and Philip Willan in Rome Sunday August 19, 2001 Excerpted from THE OBSERVER "They have been given strict orders not to talk about it," Raiganj's Bishop Alphonsus D'Souza said yesterday. "Obviously what happened is an objective-miracle. But the sisters don't want to give different versions as that would spoil things." The witness statements given by the sisters also reveal several inconsistencies. Mrs Besra, who is about 30, claims she was being given medicine only for pain relief, but the sisters confirm she was also treated for TB. Before the 'miracle', Mrs Besra was taken to no fewer than five doctors - an extraordinary number for a poor resident of a Missionaries of Charity home. To view GoaNet's archives http://groups.yahoo.com/group/goa-net For (un)subscribing or for help, contact: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Don't want so many e-mails? Join GoaNet-Digest instead!
[Goanet] Mother
-- What's On In Goa: * Oct 11: Konkani translation of Satre book, Alliance Francaise Oct 11: Friday Balcao, Mapusa. Mental health, suicides 4pm * Oct 12: History Reading (Farar Far by Dr Pratima Kamat, Fundacao 5pm * Oct 12: Goa Orchestra performs at the Kala (Corelli, Bach) * Oct 15: Magic in town... Illusion India show, Panjim then Vasco * Oct 20: Ornithology workshop, Bondla southernbirdwing.com -- Mother "Her children rise up and call her blessed..." (Proverbs 31:28) She dreamed of you from the time he was a little boy cradling a toy car in his arms. She always saw you playing around the little cottage in his childhood dreams. She carried you in her body and you made her sick every morning for weeks and weeks. She bore you into the world through intense pain but when she heard you cry and saw your wrinkled face she forgot all about it and wept tears of joy. She fed you at her breast and her whole world revolved around you. She stole into your room at night just to watch you sleep and she was sure you were the most beautiful child on earth. She set up through the night to bathe away the fever and at breakfast your dad said; "Sleep well, honey?" oblivious to the all-night vigil. She somehow always knew when you needed her, even in the middle of the night, and she came to your room and changed your bedding and made sure you were warm and dry. She covered your ears and gave you your coat and checked your homework and made you practice the piano. She nagged you to brush your teeth with words of wisdom like; "Be true to your teeth or they will be false to you." She changed your diaper and cleaned up when you were sick and washed underwear no one else would touch without a chemical suit She made sure you had the drumstick and your dad had the breast and acted like she preferred the wings. Her oatmeal cookies made you forget the beating you took from the neighborhood bully. She listened to you and didn't laugh when others would have mocked you. She believed in you when you didn't believe in yourself and prayed for you even when you didn't think you needed it. She made you think you could do things you were sure you couldn't do. She was tough enough to call your bluff and discipline you and give you a sense of boundaries and the security that comes with it. She was always waiting when you came in late. When you complained about it, she pretended to be asleep the way you always did when you wanted her to carry you in from the car after a long trip. She read the Bible to you and read the Bible in front of you and did what mothers have to do to make sure the family is faithful in church. She made your dad a much better man than he ever would have been without her. She mended clothes as a labor of love and it broke her heart to see how quickly you grew out of them. She washed mountains of dishes and truckloads of laundry. she put up food on the hottest summer days and didn't complain. Her most sincere prayers were the ones she sent heavenward in gratitude for you. She filled your home with fragrance and beauty and music. The smell or her perfume and fresh-cut flowers, bacon for breakfast and Sunday roast. Her eyes were bright and happy and full of life. She wept though, wept and worried a thousand times for you when no one ever knew. She rose early on holidays so you could enjoy a festive meal and an enduring memory. She planned for days and worked for hours so that in a few minutes you could gulp it down and go watch football. You didn't always thank her or help her with the dishes, but those meals have been a cherished memory for years. She baked you special treats just to watch you eat them. Something inside made her happier the more you ate. She wore old dresses so you could have a new. She skipped vacations and second honeymoons so you could go to camp. She limited expenses for her hobbies so you could get your band instrument. She didn't abandon the family when your dad was insensitive to her needs. She took the blame for your failures and stood back and let your dad have the glory for your successes. And having done all these things and a thousand others that make mother a sacred word, she still felt she wasn't the mother she should have been. Have a nice day! Eddie To view GoaNet's archives http://groups.yahoo.com/group/goa-net For (un)subscribing or for help, contact: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Don't want so many e-mails? Join GoaNet-Digest instead!
[Goanet] Goans in Portugal
-- What's On In Goa: * Oct 11: Konkani translation of Satre book, Alliance Francaise Oct 11: Friday Balcao, Mapusa. Mental health, suicides 4pm * Oct 12: History Reading (Farar Far by Dr Pratima Kamat, Fundacao 5pm * Oct 12: Goa Orchestra performs at the Kala (Corelli, Bach) * Oct 15: Magic in town... Illusion India show, Panjim then Vasco * Oct 20: Ornithology workshop, Bondla southernbirdwing.com -- Hello Goa/Portugal netters, Is there a goan association in Portugal? Will someone please get back to me on the this address:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Thanks for your coop and time. B. regards, Wilson __ Post your free ad now! http://personals.yahoo.ca To view GoaNet's archives http://groups.yahoo.com/group/goa-net For (un)subscribing or for help, contact: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Don't want so many e-mails? Join GoaNet-Digest instead!
[Goanet] Tourism promotion, Grass and the Communidade Bldg. in Panjim.
-- What's On In Goa: * Oct 11: Konkani translation of Satre book, Alliance Francaise * Oct 12: History Reading (Farar Far by Dr Pratima Kamat, Fundacao 5pm * Oct 12: Goa Orchestra performs at the Kala (Corelli, Bach) * Oct 15: Magic in town... Illusion India show, Panjim then Vasco * Oct 20: Ornithology workshop, Bondla southernbirdwing.com -- --- Documented by Goa Desc Documentation Service & circulated by Goa Civic & Consumer Action Network (GOA CAN)<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> --- World Tourism Day World tourism day will be celebrated on September 27. Could it be possible for the Government of India tourist office at Panaji to remove the wild bushes and grass covering the tourism hoarding next to it. The Goa tourism department may also do the same thing for the tourism boards at Patto bridge and at various locations at Ribandar and Old Goa road to enable the travellers to read the matter displayed on them. In case it is not possible for the tourism department to repair the dilapidated information boards at Kavlem, Mangueshi and other locations and to provide domes with bulbs on the tops of the poles standing on the Mandovi Promenade at Panaji, the same may be removed before September 27 so as to keep the location clean. On the world tourism day, certificates of appreciation may be awarded to the oldest tourist taxi owner/driver, approved tourist guide and others in recognition of their contribution towards promotion of tourism in Goa. B G KHANDEPARKER, Caranzalem --- Listening Post The Navhind Times 23/9/02 -- Not Our Responsibility IN his letter titled 'World Tourism Day' (LP, September 23), B G Khandeparkar takes up the issue of removal of wild bushes and grass covering the tourism hoarding next to the Government of India Tourist office at Panaji. Being the assistant director of the tourist office, I wish to inform the public that the office at Panaji is housed in rented premises in the Comunidade building. The overall maintenance, cleanliness (periodic or otherwise) is the sole discretion of the administrator of comunidades of the central zone. We have taken up the issue of maintenance and cleanliness in the past with various administrators who had been posted from time to time. We were told that the comunidade does not have the funds to maintain and repair the building. We have now taken it upon ourselves to obtain a no-objection certificate for external cleanliness, refurbishment and restoration of our part of the building that is still awaited from the administrator of the comunidades of central zone. RONJON LAHIRI, Panaji in Listening Post The Navhind Times 7/10/02 === GOA DESC RESOURCE CENTRE Documentation + Education + Solidarity 11 Liberty Apts., Feira Alta, Mapusa, Goa 403 507 Tel: 252660 mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] website: www.goadesc.org -- Working On Issues Of Development & Democracy === To view GoaNet's archives http://groups.yahoo.com/group/goa-net For (un)subscribing or for help, contact: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Don't want so many e-mails? Join GoaNet-Digest instead!
[Goanet] Worlds Best Joke Stinks: Comics Laugh at British Scientific Quest
-- What's On In Goa: * Oct 11: Konkani translation of Satre book, Alliance Francaise * Oct 12: History Reading (Farar Far by Dr Pratima Kamat, Fundacao 5pm * Oct 12: Goa Orchestra performs at the Kala (Corelli, Bach) * Oct 15: Magic in town... Illusion India show, Panjim then Vasco * Mid-Oct: 2-day ornithologists workshop, Bondla southernbirdwing.com -- >From ABC news: Buck Wolf is entertainment producer at ABCNEWS.com. Oct. 8 Did you hear the one about the world's greatest joke? It's not funny. STORY HIGHLIGHTS 'If That's the Best Joke ' No kidding last week British scientists announced they had found the world's greatest joke, and this wasn't just idle chatter around the Bunsen burner. The British Association for the Advancement of Science examined some 40,000 jokes submitted over the Internet from 70 countries. After a year of government-financed research, Richard Wiseman of the University of Hertfordshire told the wisecrack that he claims has the best chance of working with any audience around the world. If you've heard it already, don't spoil the punch line: Two hunters are out in the woods when one of them collapses. He doesn't seem to be breathing and his eyes are glazed. The other man pulls out his phone and calls emergency services and gasps to the operator: "My friend is dead! What can I do?" The operator in a calm, soothing voice replies: "Take it easy. I can help. First, let's make sure he's dead." There is a silence, then a shot is heard. Back on the phone, the hunter says, "OK, now what?" Did you laugh? I didn't, nor did any of the working comics and comedy writers I contacted. In fact, the only thing British scientists may have conclusively proven is that maybe they really are eggheads. If Thats the Best Joke "If that's the best joke in the world, then I've never had a face-lift," says veteran comic Phyllis Diller, 85, who retired from live performances last year. Back in the 1950s, Diller became one of the first full-time female stage comics. "Think of me as a sex symbol for men who don't give a damn," she'd tell audiences in her heyday back when Bob Hope specials and Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts were the hottest thing on TV. "I'm an old lady. Few things still shock me," Diller says. "But what kind of scientist thinks he can explain laughter? "I can think of a disease or two that might be more worthy of a government research grant. Can't you?" Still, if Wiseman wants to get into the giggle business, he should learn the first rule: Comedy is not pretty, especially if you think you're funny and you're not. So here's what some real comedians think of Wiseman's research: Comics Roast Egghead "I'd have to politely suggest to Dr. Wiseman that he stick to his day job We politely refer to some guys as a N.G.N.A Nice Guy, No Act." Eddie Brill, booker for comedians, Late Show With David Letterman "If the British are spending money on this, God knows what else they're spending it on The joke isn't funny. It isn't even in the ballpark of funny. 'Two Jews walk into a bar without a punch line' is funnier." Lewis Black, commentator, The Daily Show on Comedy Central "We now know why there are no rocket scientists or any scientists, for that matter on Hollywood Squares." Dom DeLuise, who says the hardest part of working on Hollywood Squares is "squeezing your butt into those little spaces." "This is a joke about a man who kills his friend. The really funny thing is that this joke wouldn't work if the two hunters were women. Now, I wish science could explain that." Suzie Essman, who's appearing this week in HBO's Curb Your Enthusiasm and Comedy Central's Crank Yankers "That joke is such a bomb, the government is threatening to use it against Iraq." Jeff Gurian, comedy writer for Friars Club Roasts, Joan Rivers, and Rodney Dangerfield "I could make that joke funny, but only if I used obscenities every three words." Gilbert Gottfried, stand-up comic and voice of the AFLAK duck in TV commercials "Sure, Dr. Wiseman can find the funniest joke, but can he screw in a light bulb? I hear the second funniest joke is his resume." Malcolm Kuschner, speechwriter, author of Public Speaking for Dummies "What's funny is that hunters don't carry cell phones. That's a stupid joke! And it's long!" Mario Cantone, stand-up comic who appears regularly on HBO's Sex and the City as Anthony, Charlotte's frenetic gay friend "Scientists have once again proven they are the utmost boring people on earth." Carol Montgomery, Las Vegas-based comic "Whoever told that joke was wasting his breath and that was no great loss, either." Groucho Marx interpreter Frank Ferrante, imagining what Groucho would say "This study was conducted on the Internet I don't believe anything on the Internet. If you're reading my comm
[Goanet] Mother Teresa's advice
-- What's On In Goa: * Oct 11: Konkani translation of Satre book, Alliance Francaise * Oct 12: Goa Orchestra performs at the Kala (Corelli, Bach) * Oct 15: Magic in town... Illusion India magic show, Pnj then Vasco * Mid-Oct: 2-day ornithologists workshop, Bondla southernbirdwing.com -- "No matter who says what, you should accept it with a smile and do your own work." - Mother Teresa Hats off to her sisters for following that advice. Nothing has contradicted their account of events. Some people insist that everyone should think alike. They know everything, or so they imply. Leave the arguments to such Thought Police. Meanwhile, the sisters get on with their work, silently. Joel Almeida __ Do you Yahoo!? Faith Hill - Exclusive Performances, Videos & More http://faith.yahoo.com To view GoaNet's archives http://groups.yahoo.com/group/goa-net For (un)subscribing or for help, contact: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Don't want so many e-mails? Join GoaNet-Digest instead!
[Goanet] Increased suicides in Goa & mental health to feature at FRIDAYBALCAO.
-- What's On In Goa: * Oct 11: Konkani translation of Satre book, Alliance Francaise * Oct 12: Goa Orchestra performs at the Kala (Corelli, Bach) * Oct 15: Magic in town... Illusion India magic show, Pnj then Vasco * Mid-Oct: 2-day ornithologists workshop, Bondla southernbirdwing.com -- --- Welcome to the FRIDAY BALCAO --- Dear Cybergaokars on GoaNet, Friday Balcao the fortnightly discussion event to be held on 11th October will feature the topic, the status of mental health and increased suicides in Goa. Dr. Peter Castelino a Psychiatrist and Counsellor based in Mapusa will lead the discussion with a detailed presentation. Suicides in Goa have been on the increase over the years with statistics placing the State as having the second highest rate in the country. Youth and the elderly are emerging as new vulnerable groups. The friday Balcao discussion will cover issues such as the need for a mental health policy for Goa, the need for better attention to child & adolescent mental problems as well as the linkages of depression, substance abuse, epilepsy and schizophrenia to suicides. The discussion will also look into existing facilities for counselling and mental health care by Government & voluntary agencies in Goa. Those citizens wanting to contribute to the discussion at Friday Balcao are urged to attend the event while those who cannot attend the event may send their views and action plan suggestions by post to FRIDAY BALCAO Post Box 78, Mapusa 403 507 or by email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Friday Balcao will be from 4pm to 6pm at the Goa Desc Resource Centre No.11 Liberty Apartments Feira Alta, Mapusa and is open to members of the public. Those citizens who would like to receive the regular invitation to Friday Balcao and a one page synopsis of the fortnightly session can subscribe for the same by sending Rs.80/- to cover printing and mailing costs. Interested citizens wanting more information on Friday Balcao can phone on 252660 best wishes, Lillian D'Costa. === GOA DESC RESOURCE CENTRE Documentation + Education + Solidarity 11 Liberty Apts., Feira Alta, Mapusa, Goa 403 507 Tel: 252660 mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] website: www.goadesc.org -- Working On Issues Of Development & Democracy === To view GoaNet's archives http://groups.yahoo.com/group/goa-net For (un)subscribing or for help, contact: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Don't want so many e-mails? Join GoaNet-Digest instead!
Re: [Goanet] 09 OCT: GOACOM NEWS CLIPPINGS
Those who feel that India is a country where human rights of its own and world citizens are considered, I would like to draw the attention that India has since its inception followed a very dubious role. Under apartheid, India was very vocal against the racists in South Africa. Besides having a large Indian presence there they surreptiously dealt with the South Africa importing vital metals and other goods while at the same time boycotting the country. It was a sham. Today, India reaps huge benefits from the S.A. economy and is respected as a leader of the Third World. In the Middle East, we befriend the Arabs who employ vast numbers of our citizens. We import their oil and I am certain that some Iraqi Oil finds its way to India clandestinely. We ignore for our own benefit the Human Rights of the Palestinians who are undergoing opression (worse than that experienced by Blacks in SA during colonial domination). We cannot have our cake and eat it. India has been on very friendly terms with Israel and this yearly influx of its citizens (many of who live on the coastal belt of Goa smoking a flagrant weed that puts them in a daze) ought not to be tolerated in the interest of boosting our tourist industry. It appears that the Goa and Indian Government like harlots will seek to bolster its economy by immoral means - just like is done in a brothel. I would like to see India put a ban on Israeli tourists who are barred from most countries where they can travel cheaply. Edgar Martins CHARTERED FLIGHTS: Setting speculations at rest, around 360 chartered flights, majority of them from United Kingdom, have confirmed their schedule for this season. The first chartered flight from the UK will arrive on October 13, according to the director of Tourism, Mr Suryanarayan, who said that a leading travel firm from Bahrain has also shown its inclination for operating a chartered flight to Goa this season. Besides, he said, Israel and Russia will be two additional destinations to operate chartered flights to Goa. (NT)
Re: [Goanet] Goans are everywhere........
-- What's On In Goa: * Oct 11: Konkani translation of Satre book, Alliance Francaise * Oct 12: Goa Orchestra performs at the Kala (Corelli, Bach) * Oct 15: Magic in town... Illusion India magic show, Pnj then Vasco * Mid-Oct: 2-day ornithologists workshop, Bondla southernbirdwing.com -- Mervyn, Whatever the etiquettes, the British Royal family still thinks that it owns the people! The sun has long set on the British Empire. I am confused about countries like Canada and Australia, wanting to retain the Queen as their Head of State! I am glad India rid itself of the monarchy in 1950. In the US, any President or Presidential candidate simply loves to shake any hand that comes his/her way. Just see how powerful a figure an American President is, as compared to the Queen of England! I felt sorry for that 9 year old. I remember how I used to go to a cricket match, hoping to shake the hands of my cricket idols. It was just a matter of pride to tell your friends about who you shook hands with! Nagesh >From: Mervyn Lobo <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >No royal handshake, true, but Inuit boy garners moment >of fame >By JILL MAHONEY >The Globe and Mail, Canada >Tuesday, October 8, 2002 Print Edition, Page A5 >><< >When the Queen walked toward him, he flashed a grin >and extended his hand, appearing to win her attention. >However, she moved on without shaking hands, leaving >him dejected, his smile transformed into a frown. > >Both moments were captured by a Canadian Press >photographer and became The Globe and Mail's main >front-page pictures the next day. > >Markoosie was, of course, unaware that royal etiquette >stipulates that you simply do not initiate a handshake >with the Queen. >>><<< _ Send and receive Hotmail on your mobile device: http://mobile.msn.com To view GoaNet's archives http://groups.yahoo.com/group/goa-net For (un)subscribing or for help, contact: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Don't want so many e-mails? Join GoaNet-Digest instead!
Re: [Goanet] 09 OCT: GOACOM NEWS CLIPPINGS
-- What's On In Goa: * Oct 11: Konkani translation of Satre book, Alliance Francaise * Oct 12: Goa Orchestra performs at the Kala (Corelli, Bach) * Oct 15: Magic in town... Illusion India magic show, Pnj then Vasco * Mid-Oct: 2-day ornithologists workshop, Bondla southernbirdwing.com -- Hello , Can someone please give me details of whom to contact to buy the Alfred Roses Golden Voice cds. Many Thanks Dominick The information in this e-mail and any attachments is confidential and may be legally privileged. It is intended solely for the addressee or addressees. If you are not an intended recipient, please delete the message and any attachments and notify the sender of misdelivery: any use or disclosure of the contents of either is unauthorised and may be unlawful. All liability for viruses is excluded to the fullest extent permitted by law. Any views expressed in this message are those of the individual sender, except where the sender states them, with requisite authority, to be those of a specific LAZARD company or partnership. To view GoaNet's archives http://groups.yahoo.com/group/goa-net For (un)subscribing or for help, contact: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Don't want so many e-mails? Join GoaNet-Digest instead!
[Goanet] 09 OCT: GOACOM NEWS CLIPPINGS
-- What's On In Goa: * Oct 11: Konkani translation of Satre book, Alliance Francaise * Oct 12: Goa Orchestra performs at the Kala (Corelli, Bach) * Oct 15: Magic in town... Illusion India magic show, Pnj then Vasco * Mid-Oct: 2-day ornithologists workshop, Bondla southernbirdwing.com -- GOACOM NEWS CLIPPINGS October 09, 2002 CHARTERED FLIGHTS: Setting speculations at rest, around 360 chartered flights, majority of them from United Kingdom, have confirmed their schedule for this season. The first chartered flight from the UK will arrive on October 13, according to the director of Tourism, Mr Suryanarayan, who said that a leading travel firm from Bahrain has also shown its inclination for operating a chartered flight to Goa this season. Besides, he said, Israel and Russia will be two additional destinations to operate chartered flights to Goa. (NT) GULF OFFICIALS: About eight senior officials from different travel companies in Bahrain and Qatar arrived in the State on Tuesday evening, with an aim to promote Goa as a major tourism destination for the Middle East. (H) CONTROVERSY HITS QUEPEM CHURCH: When the parish priest of Holy Cross Church, Quepem, made an announcement last Sunday that a new church building would be constructed in front of the existing one, little did he realize that he was stirring a hornet's nest. The announcement has divided the parish down the middle with one group led by Fr Michael Rebello and the other by senior parishioners, who are opposed to it. (GT) NO HIKE IN BUS FARES: Transport Minister Pandurang Madkaikar yesterday stated that the government would neither hike bus fares nor encourage sleeper coaches. He said that the government will not succumb to the bus operators' pressure and hike bus fares. (GT) CAUGHT IN THE ACT: The Crime branch of Goa Police caught a village panchayat (Davorlim) secretaryAtul Naikred-handed while accepting a bribe of Rs.50,000 on Tuesday evening. (H) NEW CITY MARKET: The capital city will have a scientifically designed user friendly modern market latest by 2004. The foundation stone for the redevelopment of the Panjim Municipal Council market will be laid by CM Parrikar on Dussehra Day. (GT) COUNCIL CHIEF VOTED OUT: Chairperson of Mormugao Municipal Council, Carlos Almeida, was yesterday voted out of office by 11 votes to nine, in a no-confidence motion alleging dictatorial attitude. (GT) BOMB HOAX: Without disturbing the heart patients or raising an alarm over a bomb scare in the intensive care unit of the Goa Medical College Hospital, the bomb disposal squad and the police made a frantic search for nearly two hours in the ward (125) only to find out that it was a hoax. (NT) ENGG STUDENTS BOYCOTT CLASSES: Students of all three engineering colleges in the State boycotted classes on the second day yesterday and held gate meetings opposing the new pattern of assessment. Nearly 3000 students have gone on strike from Goa College of Engineering, Farmagudi, Padre Conceicao College of Engineering, Verna, and Rayeshwar Institute of Technology, Shiroda. (H) SALARIES TO VP, ZP MEMBERS: The Director of Panchayats released the grants to a tune of Rs.3 crore as "salary" (on October 7) for the first time to all the elected members of the village panchayats and Zilla Panchayats. (NT) NARVEKAR, PHADKE SEEK DISCHARGE: Goa Cricket Association chief, Dayanand Narvekar and secretary, Vinod Phadke, have prayed to the court here for their discharge from the fake cricket tickets case saying there is nothing on record to implicate them in this infamous case. (H) POST-MONSOON SHOWERS: Goans heaved a sigh of relief after moderate post-monsoon showers, accompanied by thunder and lightning, drenched the State yesterday afternoon, which brought down the temperature from 32.5 to 25 degree centigrade. (NT) INJURED IN LIGHTNING: Lightning struck at Margao, Palolem and Telaulim. Two girlsMangala and Gayatriwere injured when lightning struck their house near Cine Late in Margao yesterday. A woman from UK was injured at the Palolem beach when she was struck by lightning. Ms Adelina Pereira (62) of Colva was injured in a house collapse after her house was struck. (NT) ON-LINE REGISTRATION: On-line registration of vehicles as well as issue of learners' licences is in the office as the Transport department and the government have agreed "in principle" to the introduction of the new facilities in Goa. (H) OFFER TO SCRAP OLD BUSES: The Minister for Transport, Mr Pandurang Madkaikar, said that the government is planning to offer a new proposal to the bus owners in which it would buy old buses for up to Rs.2 lakh and sell them as scrap, after dismantling them. (NT) ROAD MISHAP: Andrew Simon Fernandes (34) died on the spot when a bus dashed against the cycle he was riding at Ramangri-Maina on October 8. (NT) DAMAGE
[Goanet] NEWS: Bengal minister wants probe into Mother Teresa miracle
-- What's On In Goa: * Oct 11: Konkani translation of Satre book, Alliance Francaise * Oct 12: Goa Orchestra performs at the Kala (Corelli, Bach) * Oct 15: Magic in town... Illusion India magic show, Pnj then Vasco * Mid-Oct: 2-day ornithologists workshop, Bondla southernbirdwing.com -- More on this issue... FN -- Forwarded message -- Bengal minister wants probe into Mother Teresa miracle By Krittivas Mukherjee, Indo-Asian News Service Kolkata, Oct 9 (IANS) A West Bengal minister has demanded an investigation into a miracle attributed to Mother Teresa that has strengthened her case for sainthood. The Vatican last week recognised as a miracle the reported curing of an abdominal tumour on a tribal woman from West Bengal, saying it paved the way for the founder of the Missionaries of Charity to be beatified, which would take her a step closer to sainthood. But a West Bengal minister and several rationalists in the state are sceptical of the miracle attributed to the Albanian-born nun who made India her home. Kanti Ganguly, the minister in charge of the Sunderbans mangrove forest area, has called for a health department probe. "If the health department thinks there is a case for forgery and cheating, the law should take its course. This is a matter that only the health ministry can deal with," Ganguly told IANS. Rationalists are condemning the talk of a miracle by Mother Teresa, who spent her life serving the poor and the dying across the globe from the Kolkata-based headquarters of her order, the Missionaries of Charity. Even doctors who attended the patient supposedly cured by Mother Teresa's miracle have challenged the church, saying Monica Besra -- a tribal woman from northern West Bengal -- was treated with medication. Former Marxist health minister Partho De too said medicine and not a miracle cured Besra, a mother of two. "She received treatment at the Balurghat hospital and recovered after taking medicines. There should not be any talk of miracle," he said. Mazur Murshed, chief of the hospital, also dismissed claims of a miracle and said Besra was suffering from tubercular meningitis and had developed an ovarian tumour, which was cured with medication. Besra's case is among hundreds of such miracles that Mother Teresa had been credited with performing. A miracle is required along with testimonials to a holy life for a person to be beatified by the church. Upon confirmation of a second miracle, the person can be declared a saint. The process consists of three steps: veneration, beatification and canonisation, or sainthood. A medical miracle, to be accepted by the church, has to be vetted by a doctor as beyond the comprehension of medical science. The Vatican's Congregation for the Causes of Saints said last week that the Besra case was one such instance. Rationalists say Mother Teresa was a saint no doubt, but not for her supposed miracles. "She is a saint for her selfless service to mankind. Let that not be smudged by false claims of miracles," Prabir Ghosh, general secretary of the Science and Rationalist Association of India, told IANS. The rationalists' claim has been bolstered by the fact that a Salesian priest, Fr. A.C. Jose, considered an authority on canonisation laws, has said "the whole process of the miracle should be examined again to protect the reputation of the church". He said here Tuesday night that the review should be carried out because the Pope had not yet signed the decree of Mother Teresa's beatification. The church admits that Mother Teresa's cause for sainthood was "extraordinary," and it thus made certain exceptions like allowing the sainthood process to start only about a year after her death. Usually, the process begins five years after the candidate's death. Mother Teresa is the 14th person from India to be considered for sainthood. Earlier, Thomas of Tamil Nadu, Francis Xavier of Goa, John D'Britto of Tamil Nadu and Gonzalo Gracia of Maharashtra had been anointed saints. Five people have been beatified but await sainthood while four had passed the first stage of veneration. Mother Teresa was born Agnes Gonxha Bojaxhiu in Skopje, Macedonia, on August 26, 1910. She came to Calcutta, now Kolkata, on January 6, 1929. Her life was transformed after hearing a "call" to serve the ailing humanity while on her way to Darjeeling on September 10, 1946. She founded the Missionaries of Charity in 1949, a year after which it received the church's approval. Mother Teresa received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1979. She died on September 5, 1997, and kings, queens and heads of states attended her funeral here. --Indo-Asian News Service To view GoaNet's archives http://groups.yahoo.com/group/goa-net =
[Goanet] NEWS: Goa's Renegade to perform in Kuwait
-- What's On In Goa: * Oct 11: Konkani translation of Satre book, Alliance Francaise * Oct 12: Goa Orchestra performs at the Kala (Corelli, Bach) * Oct 15: Magic in town... Illusion India magic show, Pnj then Vasco * Mid-Oct: 2-day ornithologists workshop, Bondla southernbirdwing.com -- Renegade to perform in Kuwait >From Franky Gerard Goa's leading music group Renegade has been invited by the Goan World Society to perform in Kuwait for the Goa Day schedule for October 18, 2002. The band Renegade has been among one of the few groups here which believes in live music and perform the same for every event that they take part specially at a time when every other group have shifted on to less labour and hard work -- music disk (MD) and recorded stuff. During the week long tour Renegade would be performing at the Goan Food Festival promoted by Indian Airlines at the Holiday Inn Crown Plaza and at the Goa Day organized by Goan World Society. The band comprises of Trevor Mendes Keyboard/ Vocals, Jules Barreto Drums, Michael Fernandes Lead vocals, Errol Pereira de Andrade Lead Guitar /vocals, and Savio Cardozo Bass Guitar/ vocals, also accompanying the group would be Goa's ace compere Frankey Fernandes would be render the percussion besides hosting both the events. The had last toured Dar-es-Salam, Arusha, Zanzibar in Tanzania on a month long tour. Renegade has been known all over as the best group for they play the track which have been popular in the early 1960, 70, and thereafter. The lead vocalist Michael Fernandes a vivid fan of Enrique Iglesias, Mark Anthony, Brian Adams and Elton John renders his melodious voice sings tracks like love to see you cry, I need you, Angels and even lady in red. On the other hand Errol sings quite well the Portuguese the tracks and makes every effort to take his fans, Goa back when the Portuguese ruled the State. He also sings tracks sung by Kenny Rogers. Keyboard player Trevor Mendes says " playing live music --no recorder stuff -- give him more pleasure in playing for a group as a result of which he enjoys every moment while performing. The drummer Jules Barretto has been the oldest member of the group and plays the acoustic drums when in today's music scene most of the groups have shifted to electronic drum kits that makes live easy. A versatile and talented compere Frankey has been known in the State and in Mumbai and Bangalore at lending the right touch and finish to virtually any kind of occasion or event, be it a fashion show, corporate function or even official protocol-bound functions of the State and Central Government. Before joining the Mormugao Port Trust he served for various news papers in Goa and Mumbai and walso also involved with Goa Doordarshan and All India Radio Panjim. He has also been involved in rendering voice for several commercial advertisements now on the national television. In the Pix Standing Trevor Mendes, Errol Pereira de Andrade, Frankey Fernandes, Michael Fernandes. Squatting Jules Barretto and Savio Cardozo To view GoaNet's archives http://groups.yahoo.com/group/goa-net For (un)subscribing or for help, contact: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Don't want so many e-mails? Join GoaNet-Digest instead!
[Goanet] The Goa Agenda: a strategy retreat...
-- What's On In Goa: * Oct 11: Konkani translation of Satre book, Alliance Francaise * Oct 12: Goa Orchestra performs at the Kala (Corelli, Bach) * Oct 15: Magic in town... Illusion India magic show, Pnj then Vasco * Mid-Oct: 2-day ornithologists workshop, Bondla southernbirdwing.com -- The Goa Agenda is a Strategy Retreat designed to catalyse the focus on new and emergent applications and synergies within the industry. It will help industry leaders to deliberate on The information needs of society The markets that cater to these societal needs The SWOT of the IT industry The directions for the IT industry The Goa Agenda will have more than one hundred and fifty of India's brightest minds in attendance. With an average of thirty years of leadership in government, public institutions and the corporate sector behind them, it will be the largest aggregation of leadership experience gathered in one room in the country. It is an unparalleled opportunity to collect insights from our country's real leaders on the issues that can change the destiny of our nation and to participate in a discussion of the roles and responsibilities that society can allocate to technology and how technology can prepare to deliver on its promise. The Goa Agenda is being organized by the Goa Confederation of Commerce and Industry and will be held on December 1 and December 2 at The Marriott, Goa. Please visit the site again on October 15, 2002 for more details or email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To view GoaNet's archives http://groups.yahoo.com/group/goa-net For (un)subscribing or for help, contact: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Don't want so many e-mails? Join GoaNet-Digest instead!
[Goanet] The elderly in Goa need more attention: study
-- What's On In Goa: * Oct 11: Konkani translation of Satre book, Alliance Francaise * Oct 12: Goa Orchestra performs at the Kala (Corelli, Bach) * Oct 15: Magic in town... Illusion India magic show, Pnj then Vasco * Mid-Oct: 2-day ornithologists workshop, Bondla southernbirdwing.com -- --- Documented by Goa Desc Documentation Service & circulated by Goa Civic & Consumer Action Network (GOA CAN)<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> --- - Elderly need more attention: study - BY FREDERICK NORONHA Goa's population is steadily growing grey, but few in Goa are spending time to think about creative solutions to this 'problem', a team of researchers who undertook a study of the same have said. "We believe the community's response has been far from imaginative or humane. The Goa government has recently come up with the Dayanand Niradhar Yojana Scheme for the elderly poor a very welcome measure but hardly adequate to respond to the larger and lasting phenomenon of a quickly greying population," three researchers who undertook the study opined. This project was initiated at the end of 1999 and took about two and a half years to complete. Prof Isabel Santa Rita Vas, Dr Zinia da Silva and Dr Fatima da Silva Gracias undertook the study. Their study is called 'Age and wisdom undervalued An inquiry into the social process of aging in Goa at the turn of Third Millennium'. It was conducted through the recently set-up Goa-based Research Institute for Women. One stark finding was that many of the individuals and families met during the study viewed aging not as a phase of life, with inherent strengths and weaknesses, but generally as "a real problem today". Few attempts have so far been made to respond to this 'problem' creatively, and prevent it from escalating, the researchers said. One widely held opinion they encountered was that there ought to be simply many more 'homes for the aged' with better facilities for those who can pay. "This seems to be as far as many people have gone in being mindful of aging...," remarked the researchers. Does aging impact Goa's main religious communities differently? It does. Lower-income residents of the 'homes' are represented in fairly equal numbers. In the case of the middle-income group however, larger numbers of the minority Catholic men and women find themselves in homes. Perhaps this is because more Catholic younger family members have emigrated for employment, and unlike their Hindu counterparts, the joint-family system which serves as a support network to the elderly has broken down earlier among Catholics, the researchers suggest. "Till very recently, many members of the Hindu `upper class' were not willing to move to a `home' housing residents of other communities and castes," said the researchers. But the Sneha Sadan 'home' at Betora, in Ponda taluka, which houses an almost entirely Hindu middle-income population, was found by the researchers to be the best run they came across in the State. "On the other hand, various Catholic institutions and religious bodies have taken the initiative to run `homes' to house the very poor and homeless, as well as many others from higher income groups. But, a majority of these institutions suffer from constraints of funds," found the researchers. State-run 'home' visited housing both Hindus and Catholics was found to be the most dismal in terms of facilities or atmosphere. Surprisingly, although a majority of Muslims in Goa do not fall into the upper-income bracket, there were hardly any senior residents in retirement homes. BARDEZ TOPS: Indications suggest that Bardez families find it difficult to cope with their aged within the ambit of their own homes. Incidentally, the coastal Bardez taluka has the largest number of 'homes', 17 ; Salcete comes next, with 8; Tiswadi or Ilhas has 7, Quepem 1 and Ponda 1. "Bardez has the highest number of homes probably because of large number of out migration over the last century," researcher and historian Dr Fatima Gracias said. Women are in a majority in these homes. In a State run home for instance out of 73 residents about 46 were women. Has society done enough for its elderly?Far from it. Researchers argued that Goa needs a "mindful and creative response from individuals, families, local organizations, and the State". In a state with a growing greying population, this would mean comprehensive health services, institutional mechanisms for old age security, micro-credit initiatives for the enterprising elderly, and other local support services. Aging patterns in Goa are shifting from what was noticed earlier. Better health and nutrition facilities
[Goanet] Goa journo-site taking shape...
-- What's On In Goa: * Oct 11: Konkani translation of Satre book, Alliance Francaise * Oct 12: Goa Orchestra performs at the Kala (Corelli, Bach) * Oct 15: Magic in town... Illusion India magic show, Pnj then Vasco * Mid-Oct: 2-day ornithologists workshop, Bondla southernbirdwing.com -- Sometime back, we announced plans to launch a site for, by, and of journalists who would like to see a different type of media take shape. Well, thanks to our friends and supporters, the site is now working -- see http://www.freenewsgoa.net If you feel these efforts are worth it, please support plans for a still-better relaunch of this initiative. Check out the latest stories and feel feel to contribute your words. FN * * * * * It's been my first visit to the above site. Great idea. -- Lui Godinho, ace photojournalist in Goa in the 1980s. You can have both the products (a Internet-based Calendar for forthcoming events, and an addressbook listing journo-contacts) free for freenewsgoa.net -- Swati Sani, software developer of sanisoft.com at Nagpur I'd feel privileged, plz believe me, to contribute to any good effort... former journalist Valmiki Faleiro * * * * * Some responses to the latest article on the site -- an exclusive and not-mincing-words interview with Goa deputy leader of the Opposition Dayanand Narvekar, who lashes out at the political agenda of BJP chief minister Manohar Parrikar: "Good to see some cutting articles emerging in Goa" "...it made a very interesting reading of some truths, half truths and some blatant lies." * * * * * i think your idea ...is a great one. are you planning to make it somewhat like countermedia that used to be run in the early 90s? you have my full support. - Dionne Bunsha, Journalist, Mumbai. Is this website only for Goa? -- Keya Acharya, Bangalore. http://www.freenewsgoa.net -- Goa's news-driven website. It costs to tell the truth! Please visit and support the initiative with your visit... every hit counts! * * * * * To view GoaNet's archives http://groups.yahoo.com/group/goa-net For (un)subscribing or for help, contact: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Don't want so many e-mails? Join GoaNet-Digest instead!
