Re: [Goanet] Lambert Mascarenhas: Still sorrowing for his land
What did he expect? That Goa would be left alone, after liberation? That Goa would not be swamped by Indians, after having lived in Bombay/Mumbai, and seen the utter corruption and dadagiri, the latter being the results of prohibition and sever controls on imports? From: Goanet News Service goanet.refor...@bell.net To: Goanet goa...@goanet.org Sent: Tuesday, 9 October 2012 2:04 PM Subject: [Goanet] Lambert Mascarenhas: Still sorrowing for his land The journalist in him continues to search for explanations for the present state of affairs and solutions to the problems afflicting in the state. But Mr Mascarenhas still pines for the Goa of the past. Goa used to be a peaceful place where people were content. That is not the case today, he lamented.
Re: [Goanet] Lambert Mascarenhas: Still sorrowing for his land
He, and other free-dole-farters should return all that they have received by way of PENSIONS. It was not pensions but a tape on their miserable mouths, so they could not utter a single word for GOA. Cheers floriano goasuraj 9890470896 www.goasu-raj.org - Original Message - From: Gabriel de Figueiredo gdefigueir...@yahoo.com.au To: Goa's premiere mailing list, estb. 1994! goanet@lists.goanet.org Sent: Tuesday, October 09, 2012 11:40 AM Subject: Re: [Goanet] Lambert Mascarenhas: Still sorrowing for his land What did he expect? That Goa would be left alone, after liberation? That Goa would not be swamped by Indians, after having lived in Bombay/Mumbai, and seen the utter corruption and dadagiri, the latter being the results of prohibition and sever controls on imports? From: Goanet News Service goanet.refor...@bell.net To: Goanet goa...@goanet.org Sent: Tuesday, 9 October 2012 2:04 PM Subject: [Goanet] Lambert Mascarenhas: Still sorrowing for his land The journalist in him continues to search for explanations for the present state of affairs and solutions to the problems afflicting in the state. But Mr Mascarenhas still pines for the Goa of the past. Goa used to be a peaceful place where people were content. That is not the case today, he lamented.
Re: [Goanet] Lambert Mascarenhas: Still sorrowing for his land
From: Goanet News Service goanet.refor...@bell.net Mr Mascarenhas still pines for the Goa of the past. Goa used to be a peaceful place where people were content. That is not the case today, he LAMENTED A father was sitting in a taverna LAMENTING that his only child (now an adult) had become such a mess. He told the reporter interviewing him that he 'was still looking for answers as to what went wrong'. Q1: did you play a role in causing this child to be born? Father: absolutely! Q2: did you then do your bit to ensure that the interests of your child would be safeguarded? Father: absolutely! Q3: what did you do? Father: well, I wrote some editorials, published a magazine and poured some concrete on a South Goa beach. What else could I do? Q4: and with ALL that you did, is your child happy and content today? Father: well, the journalist in me is still trying to determine that. Q5: could it be said that you NEGLECTED the child you caused to be born? Father: how so? Q5: by not preparing for the arrival and future development of your child? Father: I got to go. Arre Foranshik, mujem bill kitlem re? (Father pays and heads out of the taverna) jc
[Goanet] Its raining in Goa..
October Rains very short video clip - Rains http://youtu.be/cBMNOXcZjzE Rain clouds http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk59/8070483256/sizes/l/in/photostream/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk59/8070485769/sizes/l/in/photostream/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk59/8070482420/sizes/l/in/photostream/ joego...@yahoo.co.uk for Goa NRI related info... http://in.groups.yahoo.com/group/GOAN-NRI/ For Goan Video Clips http://youtube.com/joeukgoa In Goa, Dial 1 0 8 For Hospital, Police, Fire etc
Re: [Goanet] Goanet Digest, Vol 7, Issue 860
Chacha, The guys running gold, Swiss watches and similar imported contraband from Goa, across the Ghats to India, fed the fantastic stories of anti-aircraft guns, NATO armour, etc. pouring into Goa, to Indian military intelligence. That, primarily, accounts for the 10:1 Indian superiority in 1961. It is a different story that these guys, who fattened themselves on Portuguese largesse arising from the economic blockade, cried *Jai Hind* the moment Indian troops marched in. Wonder what they would say if tomorrow the Chinese marched in for Goan iron ore? I was told the story of the almost fabled Dr. Kui around this time 50 years ago. It seems a Panjim businessman was seated at Gaspar Dias, enjoying the evening breeze with his friends. Dr. Kui saw him, walked up and said in Portuguese: O, Senhor Dempo. The Indians came and you became Dhempe. Now the Chinese are coming and you will become Dempoo. Regards, v On Tue, Oct 9, 2012 at 3:42 AM, Alfred de Tavares alfredtava...@hotmail.com wrote: Whatever the negative state of the armed action Nehru had no time to listen to sound advice tendered by his generals. He was in a demoniacal hurry. His paragon, Krishna Menon, recovering from the ignomious jeep scandal...the Bofers debacle of the moment...had to be saved at all cost... There are stories about the FFs to be told.Valmiki, please pick up the mantle... Alfred de Tavares, Stockholm, Sweden. Tel: 00946 70 295 b4091
[Goanet] PLZ change my eMail address ASAP Thx
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Re: [Goanet] strange events circa 1960
Vide 1960: Yes -- in terms of disambiguation. ++ Moving on: Silly Point! Thats was Solkar’s posting. I gather you are alluding that you have been/ are a change maker. Average 1 catch per inning! The key is about keeping still, but moving on further: we Goans blab too much. Tony Greg on Solkar http://www.espncricinfo.com/magazine/content/story/552553.html The key to it was keeping still. I watched [Eknath] Solkar, who I think was probably the best short leg fielder I've ever seen. I saw him take a catch in Kolkata off a sweep shot Tony Lewis played, and I'll never forget it. The guy literally made himself a small target but never moved, and watched the pads through his fingers. Then he dived forward and caught what was basically a little bottom edge onto the pad. So keeping still was very important. ++ Atya Patya was played in at BPT Quaters, Antop Hill (Goan pronounciation: Antopill, antopilla. The pace was vey fast. Yes, dui bok (two holes), or for the blushers: two paths. Fronts, fonts (kicks) and effronts. Fonts, aka lat marne (Marathi, to kick)/ lat khane (to receive [in a way to eat] kicks, . The sheer effrontery of amughele pondit, and assorted bhoje [fritters]. Better still 2d people, aka papellao [cardboard]). venantius j pinto Message: 8 Date: Mon, 8 Oct 2012 12:02:45 -0400 From: J. Colaco jc cola...@gmail.com To: goa...@goanet.org, Venantius J Pinto venantius.pi...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [Goanet] strange events circa 1960 re this from tehelka (via VJP not to be confused with BJP ): the end of 1960 witnessed two strange events On 7 October 2012 20:28, Venantius J Pinto wrote: Good catch JC. It was 1961 as we hopefully all know by now. COMMENT: Technically speaking, 1960 would nearly have been more appropriate. But that would put a spanner in the Karwar Fishermen (as the cause) cover story. There is a game called Atya Patya which involves two members of Team A distracting the line-guard of Team B, one gets through by 'opening two fronts'. Could it be that 1961 left 1962 wide open? jc NOT to be confused with JC ps: jc is known to have taken some really sharp catches (cricket) while fielding at SILLY POINT. Still fielding at that position on Goanet and still taking sharp catches and occasionally making a silly point myself (;-)
[Goanet] IV SEMANA DA CULTURA INDO-PORTUGUESA
Caros Amigos, Caso estejam em Lisboa nos próximos dias não percam os eventos da IV Semana de Cultura Indo-Portuguesa, em especial os «Diálogos Literários Indo~Portugueses» que se realizarão na sede do Camões, I.P., no dia 15 de outubro pelas 17:00 horas. Com os mais cordiais cumprimentos Delfim Correia da Silva -- Centro de Língua Portuguesa/Instituto Camões Agva House, 9/32 Dr.Dada Vaidya Road 832 664 7737 / 832 242 2237 Panaji 403001, GOA - INDIA
[Goanet] IV Semana da Cultura Indo-Portuguesa - «Diálogos Literários Indo-Portugueses»
Dear All, I have the honor to invite you to attend the «*Indo-Portuguese Literary Dialogues*» as part of the program of the IV *SEMANA DA CULTURA INDO-PORTUGUESA (GOA) *to be held at Camões, I.P., in Lisbon, on the 15th October 2012, 5.00 pm. Warm regards. -- Delfim Correia da Silva Director Centro de Língua Portuguesa/Instituto Camões Agva House, 9/32 Dr.Dada Vaidya Road Panaji 403 001 Goa - India 0091 832 6647737 0091 832 2422237
[Goanet] ALEXYZ Daily Cartoon (10Oct12)
~ Goa Today ~ Rapes...Murders...Thefts...Chain snatching...Extortion...Garbage...Drugs...Prostitution...Corruption...Dirty Politics...Slums...Destruction of Nature...is why I left Bombay!!! Goa is now the Backyard of Bombay To enjoy the visual cartoon please visit: www.alexyztoons.com Site sponsored by www.goasudharop.org
[Goanet] Arvind Kejriwal demands SIT probe against Robert Vadra
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Arvind-Kejriwal-demands-SIT-probe-a gainst-Robert-Vadra/articleshow/16741625.cms NEW DELHI: Claiming more evidence of a nexus, activist Arvind Kejriwal today demanded a probe by retired Supreme Court judges into the business relationship between Robert Vadra and DLF and a white paper by Haryana government on the benefits it allegedly gave to the realty major. In a follow up to his earlier allegations of a quid pro quo between Vadra and DLF, he claimed more proof to show there was a nexus between Haryana government and DLF, which was given land circumventing laws. Prima facie there is strong evidence (against Vadra). We demand an independent probe by a Special Investigation Team of retired Supreme Court judges. An FIR should be lodged against Vadra immediately, he said. Kejriwal, a former Revenue Service official, claimed that it was a fit case for the Income Tax Department to raid Vadra but when the country's Finance Minister himself says that his account books are clean, then who will have the courage to take action. While there was no reaction from Vadra, Congress spokesperson Rashid Alvi rejected as baseless the fresh charges levelled by him against Robert Vadra and said there was nothing new and no proofs. Daring Arvind Kejriwal to issue a white paper on the finances for his campaign, Alvi asked Kejriwal to file a criminal complaint in the matter and approach the court so that law can take its own course. Rejecting the allegations, Corporate Affairs Minister M Veerappa Moily said the matter relating to land deals was examined and it was found that there no serious infirmity or violations of Companies Law. Appropriate action was taken for a few typical violations, he said. Refuting contentions that this case would not hold water as Vadra is a private individual, lawyer Shanti Bhushan said Section 9 of Prevention of Corruption Act and Section 114 of Evidence Act clearly shows that a solid case can be made.
Re: [Goanet] strange events circa 1960
My dear VJP, Eknath Solkar fielded at 'forward short leg' on the opposite side of the batsman as is 'silly point'. As I grew a bit wiser( surprise surprise), and I needed not to have any fractures - I gave up the fielding position wrt the cricket ball, but continue whenever we have the opportunity to play with the 'wind ball' i.e. tennis ball. jc Pardon any Typos. This IPad does some curious auto- corrections On Oct 9, 2012, at 12:04 PM, Venantius J Pinto venantius.pi...@gmail.com wrote: Vide 1960: Yes -- in terms of disambiguation. ++ Moving on: Silly Point! Thats was Solkar’s posting. I gather you are alluding that you have been/ are a change maker. Average 1 catch per inning! The key is about keeping still, but moving on further: we Goans blab too much. Tony Greg on Solkar http://www.espncricinfo.com/magazine/content/story/552553.html The key to it was keeping still. I watched [Eknath] Solkar, who I think was probably the best short leg fielder I've ever seen. I saw him take a catch in Kolkata off a sweep shot Tony Lewis played, and I'll never forget it. The guy literally made himself a small target but never moved, and watched the pads through his fingers. Then he dived forward and caught what was basically a little bottom edge onto the pad. So keeping still was very important. ++ Atya Patya was played in at BPT Quaters, Antop Hill (Goan pronounciation: Antopill, antopilla. The pace was vey fast. Yes, dui bok (two holes), or for the blushers: two paths. Fronts, fonts (kicks) and effronts. Fonts, aka lat marne (Marathi, to kick)/ lat khane (to receive [in a way to eat] kicks, . The sheer effrontery of amughele pondit, and assorted bhoje [fritters]. Better still 2d people, aka papellao [cardboard]). venantius j pinto Message: 8 Date: Mon, 8 Oct 2012 12:02:45 -0400 From: J. Colaco jc cola...@gmail.com To: goa...@goanet.org, Venantius J Pinto venantius.pi...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [Goanet] strange events circa 1960 re this from tehelka (via VJP not to be confused with BJP ): the end of 1960 witnessed two strange events On 7 October 2012 20:28, Venantius J Pinto wrote: Good catch JC. It was 1961 as we hopefully all know by now. COMMENT: Technically speaking, 1960 would nearly have been more appropriate. But that would put a spanner in the Karwar Fishermen (as the cause) cover story. There is a game called Atya Patya which involves two members of Team A distracting the line-guard of Team B, one gets through by 'opening two fronts'. Could it be that 1961 left 1962 wide open? jc NOT to be confused with JC ps: jc is known to have taken some really sharp catches (cricket) while fielding at SILLY POINT. Still fielding at that position on Goanet and still taking sharp catches and occasionally making a silly point myself (;-)
[Goanet] Goa news for October 10, 2012
Goa News from Google News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** Goa Cong to seek UPA's help for mining closure affected people - Indian Express ining-reports-will-put-tourists-off-goa-congress-mpIllegal mining reports will put tourists off Goa: Congress MP http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNHNG-XqquXS8sYZNAUqM97hHwOHWwurl=http://www.indianexpress.com/news/goa-cong-to-seek-upas-help-for-mining-closure-affected-people/1014189/ *** Vedanta: Expect to Start Goa Iron-Ore Transportation by End-November - Fox Business isted Vedanta Resources PLC (VED.LN) expects to restart iron-ore shipments from its stock yards in the Indian state of Goa by the end of November, pending permission from several regulators including the Indian Supreme Court, a senior company ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNFxBXUzLOBCtpYffBvEiB9taYNpsgurl=http://www.foxbusiness.com/news/2012/10/09/vedanta-expect-to-start-goa-iron-ore-transportation-by-end-november/ *** 100 mines in Goa get show-cause notices for encroachment - Moneycontrol.com ause notices to around 100 mining firms for allegedly encroaching outside their mining leases, which has been pointed out in the Justice M B Shah Commission report on illegal iron ore mining. Source: ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNG608UeyJIFQu8QqiJKNK0oBMkBmQurl=http://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/100-minesgoa-get-show-cause-notices-for-encroachment_766958.html *** Mixed bag for Vedanta Group companies in Q2 - Hindu Business Line o-Market--Vedantas-metal-output-flat-in-Q2.htmlMark to Market http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNFFkdt5r0Tfy7er5TmZ30QurMkNigurl=http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/companies/article3981314.ece *** Goa truck owners want govt to take over their loan liabilities - Business Standard urn-on-lsquo-real-culprits-rsquo/65378.htmlTruckers turn on 'real culprits' http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNFNV74zj9xIxzCIc1z2U5A4CKkQngurl=http://www.business-standard.com/generalnews/news/goa-truck-owners-want-govt-to-take-over-their-loan-liabilities/65928/ *** New hotels open ahead of festive cheer - Business Standard siness StandardSince the start of October at least four new hotel properties have opened in leisure and business tourist destinations like Tamil Nadu and Goa adding more than 400 branded rooms with another 260 rooms due for launch during next week. Battered by the ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNHE_lIqg5yRMbepBL2ci5jOQUwS-wurl=http://business-standard.com/india/news/new-hotels-open-aheadfestive-cheer/190363/on *** Keys Hotels operates Keys Resort Ronil in Goa - TravelBizMonitor avelBizMonitorKeys Hotels, a brand of Berggruen Hotels Pvt Ltd entered into a management contract with Alcon Anil Counto Enterprises to operate 'Keys Resort Ronil', with effect from October 8, 2012. The resort comprises 126 rooms, catering to Indian and foreign ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNH5603IfcG5bnsKju0wL4ljUhxmEAurl=http://www.travelbizmonitor.com/keys-hotels-operates-keys-resort-ronil-in-goa-17999 *** Goa chief secretary asks banks to restructure loans to stakeholders in mining ... - Times of India mes of IndiaPANAJI: In the backdrop of Goa's economy getting hit by mining crisis, the chief secretary B Vijay on Tuesday requested the banking industry in Goa to consider in a humanitarian manner, restructuring of loans extended to various stakeholders in the ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNGx0OyIWWQGJ_chHpea2RP4tCTiwAurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Goa-chief-secretary-asks-banks-to-restructure-loans-to-stakeholders-in-mining-sector/articleshow/16743624.cms *** In Goa, MLA can get teacher transferred - Times of India n-hand. The directorate of education's (DoE) transfer policy for government teachers from preprimary to higher secondary ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNFFgm6cUweXHoa4N8EbGdViyfLd6Aurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/In-Goa-MLA-can-get-teacher-transferred/articleshow/16731678.cms *** Scarlett Keeling case: Goa court permits CBI to examine witness via VC - Daily News Analysis ily News AnalysisFour years after the death of British teenager Scarlett Eden Keeling, a special Goa court in a first, has permitted CBI to record evidence of a key prosecution witness in the case, through video conferencing. The investigation agency had earlier filed ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNEdw6pljuhx2CKMZnq1XA_ebTvKbQurl=http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_scarlett-keeling-case-goa-court-permits-cbi-to-examine-witness-via-vc_1750649 Compiled by Goanet News Service http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php
Re: [Goanet] Lambert Mascarenhas: Still sorrowing for his land
An excerpt from my book: SIMPLY MY WAY (www.bennetpaes.com) comes to mind: From: floriano floriano.l...@gmail.com To: Goa's premiere mailing list, estb. 1994! goanet@lists.goanet.org Sent: Tuesday, 9 October 2012 2:34 PM Subject: Re: [Goanet] Lambert Mascarenhas: Still sorrowing for his land He, and other free-dole-farters should return all that they have received by way of PENSIONS. It was not pensions but a tape on their miserable mouths, so they could not utter a single word for GOA. Cheers floriano goasuraj 9890470896 www.goasu-raj.org - Original Message - From: Gabriel de Figueiredo gdefigueir...@yahoo.com.au To: Goa's premiere mailing list, estb. 1994! goanet@lists.goanet.org Sent: Tuesday, October 09, 2012 11:40 AM Subject: Re: [Goanet] Lambert Mascarenhas: Still sorrowing for his land What did he expect? That Goa would be left alone, after liberation? That Goa would not be swamped by Indians, after having lived in Bombay/Mumbai, and seen the utter corruption and dadagiri, the latter being the results of prohibition and sever controls on imports? From: Goanet News Service goanet.refor...@bell.net To: Goanet goa...@goanet.org Sent: Tuesday, 9 October 2012 2:04 PM Subject: [Goanet] Lambert Mascarenhas: Still sorrowing for his land The journalist in him continues to search for explanations for the present state of affairs and solutions to the problems afflicting in the state. But Mr Mascarenhas still pines for the Goa of the past. Goa used to be a peaceful place where people were content. That is not the case today, he lamented. Quote: Much credit goes to those Goans who put their lives on the block in their pursuit of freedom. However, what became debatable to right thinking men and women in Goa was, whether their motive was to oust one occupier and make way for another; or to take over the reins themselves and let the U.N. declare an addition to the family of nations, like it did East Timor four decades later. But soon their intentions were laid bare. Jawaharlal Nehru’s ‘OperationVijay’ sealed the fate of Goans forever. Unquote. Bennet Paes
[Goanet] Haryana government is DLF's agent, says Kejriwal
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Haryana-government-is-DLFs-agent-sa ys-Kejriwal/articleshow/16739281.cms NEW DELHI: Anti-corruption activist Arvind Kejriwal Tuesday described the Haryana government as an agent of realty major DLF, which has been linked with Congress president Sonia Gandhi's son-in-law Robert Vadra. The Haryana government has become an agent of DLF, it is not a people's government, Kejriwal told the media, and asked Haryana to bring out a white paper on its dealings with the company. He cited court records and other documents to back his allegations. Days after he alleged questionable business dealings between Vadra and DLF, Kejriwal, who distributed documentary evidence to the media, accused the Haryana government of giving out land at cheap rates to the DLF. Panchayat land has been handed over to DLF, HUDA land has been handed over to DLF, FAR (floor area ratio) has been increased for DLF, land use rule have been changed (for DLF), he said. Several farmers who alleged that the Haryana government had usurped land from them, using fraudulent methods, also spoke at the press conference. Kejriwal said the Punjab and Haryana High Court had in recent times noted the malafide nexus between the Haryana government and DLF. A former income tax officer, Kejriwal hit out at Finance Minister P. Chidambaram for speaking in defence of Vadra. All the evidence we have provided today makes it a fit case for an income tax raid, he said. I have been an income tax officer, and I know it. But after the country's finance minister speaks in favour of Vadras, which officer will have the guts to give (Vadra) a notice? Noted lawyer and India Against Corruption (IAC) member Shanti Bhushan added that the questionable business dealings between DLF and Vadra were very much covered by the Prevention of Corruption Act. Kejriwal also wanted to know why Congress leaders and government ministers were coming to the defence of Vadra if he was only a private citizen. I want to know what is the relation between the Congress and Vadra? What is the relation between Vadra and the government? Why is the finance minister defending him? Why is the law minister defending him? All the ministers are trying to save him. Last week, Kejriwal had fired his first salvo when he alleged that Vadra's fortunes had escalated sharply because of his business dealings with DLF.
Re: [Goanet] 1960 ani Dr. Kui
On Oct 9, 2012, at 11:07 AM, Valmiki Faleiro valmikigoa...@gmail.com wrote: Chacha, The guys running gold, Swiss watches and similar imported contraband from Goa, across the Ghats to India, fed the fantastic stories of anti-aircraft guns, NATO armour, etc. pouring into Goa, to Indian military intelligence. jc: Baba Valmiki, Allow me please to disagree. I submit that it was infinitely contrary to their interests to do that. After all, they were profiting from the situation and would have been most pleased if it had continued ad infinitum. I also submit that the stories were supplied by the AGD chaps. That, primarily accounts for the 10:1 Indian superiority in 1961. jc: I doubt it. I submit that the whole exercise was to protect Menon's Jeep and improve the other ChaCha's electoral fortunes. Surprised? It is a different story that these guys, who fattened themselves on Portuguese largesse arising from the economic blockade, cried *Jai Hind* the moment Indian troops marched in. Wonder what they would say if tomorrow the Chinese marched in for Goan iron ore? jc: Not totally unexpected Is it? As Dr Kui rightly reportedly stated. jc I was told the story of the almost fabled Dr. Kui around this time 50 years ago. It seems a Panjim businessman was seated at Gaspar Dias, enjoying the evening breeze with his friends. Dr. Kui saw him, walked up and said in Portuguese: O, Senhor Dempo. The Indians came and you became Dhempe. Now the Chinese are coming and you will become Dempoo. Regards, v On Tue, Oct 9, 2012 at 3:42 AM, Alfred de Tavares alfredtava...@hotmail.com wrote: Whatever the negative state of the armed action Nehru had no time to listen to sound advice tendered by his generals. He was in a demoniacal hurry. His paragon, Krishna Menon, recovering from the ignomious jeep scandal...the Bofers debacle of the moment...had to be saved at all cost... There are stories about the FFs to be told.Valmiki, please pick up the mantle... Alfred de Tavares, Stockholm, Sweden. Tel: 00946 70 295 b4091
[Goanet] Goanet Digest, Vol 7, Issue 860, December 19, 1961
Yes Alfred my friend, remember that day as if it was yesterday. All dressed up and ready to go to school, hair neatly braided...had some tests that day I remember and they came from all sides surprising an unprepared little land.. the army hungry for foreign goods, walking into the shops and looting goods like watches and perfume. Poof! pushed down our gullets like castor oil whether we liked it or not...rosy pictures painted for gullible fools...promises never kept. Bernice
[Goanet] Goa informational meeting, Sat, Oct 20, 4pm, California
Hi everyone, 3 reasons you do not want to miss this meeting which is the last meeting for this year: 1. Rajan and Ajit have recently been to Goa and will provide their insights - lots going on in Goa. 2. If you are going to Goa for the youth convention in Goa, we will provide current information on various topics. If you are not going to the convention, you will still benefit from discussing current day Goa. 3. Outstanding dinner. Dinner is free for students !! Dinner is optional if you do not want to stay. The Goa meeting is on Sat, Oct 20 at 4pm in Walnut Creek. Please come and bring your family, friends (see below). Please let Acaria know asap if you plan on coming, her email is acariaalme...@yahoo.com. You can come only to the meeting at 4pm and don't have to stay for the optional dinner. Please reach out to our youth to also attend. There are lots of topics to discuss with respect to the current situation in Goa. Please come and share your ideas. From mining, mega-projects, environmental destruction, education, economic and social issues like children rights and women rights, etc. we have much to dicuss. Open mike -all Goa related issues welcome. DATE: Saturday, Oct 20, from 4:00pm. All invited (Goans, non-Goans). No membership required. PLACE: Caffe California, 100 Pringle Avenue, Walnut Creek, California, 94596, USA. http://www.caffecalifornia.com/ Parking is available on the street by the restaurant at $0.25 every 30 minutes. Free after 6pm. Please note there is a BART station right next to the restaurant. Meeting: 4:00-6:00pm, no cost to attend the meeting only. OPTIONAL Dinner: 6:00-7:30pm. $12 per person for ages 21+, free for students (any age) and free for ages under 5. Please let Acaria at acariaalme...@yahoo.com know if you want to come and if you are staying for the OPTIONAL dinner (see prices above) or coming to the meeting only. Goa Sudharop www.goasudharop.org
[Goanet] Happy Birthday, JoeGoaUK!
Dear Joegoauk Porbim tumkam JoeGoaUK! Ho Diss tumchea Zolmacho! Devan tumcher aplem Bessaum Ghalum! May God bless you with more energy and inspiration to showcase Goa and its culture in the years to come. We thank you for all your hard work for Goa and Goans all over the world and for giving us an opportunity to view Goa through your lens! Thanks Silviano Barbosa
[Goanet] Thanksgiving weekend in Toronto
Folks, As some of you know, the Tanzanians in Toronto have an annual dance during our Thanksgiving, which is always the first weekend of October. This is also a long weekend in the US and people there do make the effort to visit Toronto. The day after the formal Tanzanite dance, the Zanzibari's here organize a family event called the Zando. This year, the St. Joseph's Convent School, Dar es Salaam had its re-union in Toronto too and people from all over the world including Tanzania, the US, the UK, France, Denmark, S. Africa, India, Australia, etc. etc. were in town to celebrate. The reunion had more than 600 attendees. The chief guest at the Tanzanite function was a Masai, who is the Head of Chancery at the Tanzanian High Commission in Ottawa. He too is an alumni of SJCS. The ambassador could not make it to the functions as the President of the United Republic of Tanzania was on an official visit to Ottawa. For those interested, here are a few unedited clips shot by my hand held, pocket camera. Some of you will notice that the music at these events is similar to what is played at Goan events in London, Mumbai and even Goa. One video has in it the person who I think is the prettiest girl in the world. She is wearing a green dress. http://www.flickr.com/photos/45002663@N00/sets/72157631732777668/ Mervyn
