[Goanet] Looking for Kuwaiti Goans
From: Carvalho Subject: Looking for Kuwaiti Goans Date: Monday, December 15, 2008, 5:09 AM I am looking for an Kuwaiting Goans who might have lived through the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait. Please do feel free to contact me on my private email. Many thanks, selma
[Goanet] ALL RELIGION MEMORIAL SERVICE ON CHRISTMAS DAY AT GATEWAY OF INDIA, COLABA
http://www.goa-world.com All About Goa & Goans Worldwide GULF-GOANS E-NEWSLETTER (SINCE 1994) THE BOMBAY CATHOLIC SABHA. C/O ; St. Michaels church. L.J.Road, Mahim Mumbai 400 016. Ph: 24446632, 24463853. Email: cont...@bcsabha.org. website: www.bcsabha.org 15/12/08 ALL RELIGION MEMORIAL SERVICE ON CHRISTMAS DAY, DECEMBER 25 AT 6.00 P.M. AT GATEWAY OF INDIA, COLABA IN HONOUR OF THOSE WHO LOST THEIR LIVES IN THE 26/11 TERROR ATTACKS IN MUMBAI. The Bombay Catholic Sabha in association with other NGO's / Citizens Groups have organised an All Religion Memorial Service on Christmas Day, December 25 at 6.00 p.m. at the Gateway of India, Colaba. The Memorial Service is to commemorate in honour of all those who lost their lives in the 26/11 terror attacks in Mumbai including the brave Policemen, Army Commandos and Citizens. This day also completes 30 days after the painful terror attack on the city of Mumbai. This service will also recall to mind all the citizens who have lost their lives and their homes destroyed either by terrorists or fascist forces in different parts of the Country during the year 2007-2008. We urge the citizens to participate as a mark of respect and solidarity for the departed citizens. In line with the appeal made by Cardinal Oswald Gracias, the Archbishop of Bombay and the Patron of the Sabha, we appeal to the Christian community to shun ostentious external celebrations and have a subdued and low key Christmas festivities with prayers for peace and violence free environment in our city and our nation. We also urge citizens to donate generously to those suffering owing to this unwarranted violence and have limited means at their disposal. More details you could log on to : www.bcsabha.org WE SEEK THE COOPERATION OF EACH ONE OF YOU TO SUPPORT THIS EVENT WITH YOUR PRESENCE. Best Regards, Dolphy D'souza President THE BOMBAY CATHOLIC SABHA St Michael's Church, Mahim, Mumbai 400 016. Tel: 24463853 / 9820226227 Email: presid...@bcsabha.org www.bcsabha.org Goa-World http://www.goa-world.com Gulf Goans Mailing List email: gulf-goans-subscr...@yahoogroups.com The First e-Newsletter for the Goans in the Gulf region and beyond ~ Important Notice ~ Articles/Messages appearing here contain copyright material. They are meant for your personal use and may not be reproduced or redistributed. While the goa-world.com team makes every effort to ensure accuracy, we can not be held responsible for the content nor the views expressed, which may not necessarily be those of either the original author or www.goa-world.com team members or associates. Please feel free to contact us via email goaworldto...@yahoo.com . The First Online Konkani Music Station - Started on March 14, 2000 http://www.live365.com/stations/61664 Konkani Video on You Tube http://www.youtube.com/uly334
[Goanet] Candolim comes to a standstill - 6000 villagers took to the streets !!!
http://www.goa-world.com All About Goa & Goans Worldwide GULF-GOANS E-NEWSLETTER (SINCE 1994) Candolim comes to a standstill Candolim came to a standstill on Wednesday morning as around 6000 Candolim villagers took to the streets demanding immediate removal of the River Princess, which has been lying grounded off Candolim-Sinquerim beach for more than eight years. The protestors, who joined hands under the banner of River Princess Hatao Manch, blocked all vital points of the village paralysing normal life of Candolim. Even shops kept their shutters down and public transport remained off the Candolim roads. The villagers led by their MLA, Mr Agnelo Fernandes shouted slogans against the vessel and its owner and threatened that their agitation would be intensified if the grounded vessel was not removed by next monsoon. The village sarpanch, Mr Ramkrishna Kerkar, the Manch convener, Mr Fermino Fernandes and parish priests, Fr George and Fr Jesus and some foreign tourists marched shoulder to shoulder with the protestors. Stating that two companies Cross Chem and Jaisu only came to make their�mockery, the villagers doubted the sincerity of the government in removing the grounded vessel. Mr Agnelo Fernandes lamented that in spite of several requests in the state legislative assembly things did not seem to move and now he was with the people as the stranded vessel has proved to be an environmental disaster for the entire village�of Candolim. Mr Kerkar observed that the grounded vessel had disturbed entire coastline and Candolim had been threatened by seawater. He demanded immediate removal of the vessel or else the villagers would intensify their agitation if no concrete steps were taken. Even foreign tourists pitched in extending their support by mingling with the protestors. In fact a foreign tourist was heard telling off the deputy collector, Mr Mahesh Khorjuvenkar that if it were required to court arrest then he would be the first person to do so. The rasta roko�began at 9 a.m. on Wednesday with the adamant villagers insisting on redressal of their grievances by officials. Enduring the hot sun the protestors were seen standing undeterred on all three points completely blocking Candolim. It was only at 12.30 p.m. that the tourism secretary, Dr Modassir along with the tourism director, Mr Elvis Gomes and the additional collector, North Goa, Mr Swapnil Naik arrived on the scene. They later held a meeting with the agitators and informed them that they would convey the sentiments of the protestors to the government and urge the government to declare the vessel as a state disaster so that steps could be initiated for its removal at the earliest. A meeting in this regard with members of the Manch and officials has been fixed for December 26. The agitation was later called off at 1 p.m. �The deputy superintendent of police, Mr Gundu Naik and Calangute PI, Mr Tushar Vernekar along with a large contingent of police force were present to maintain law and order. Dr Modassir and Mr Gomes, who were rushed to Candolim by the government to pacify the agitated villagers in the afternoon, heard the villagers and assured to place their demand before it. They accordingly moved a note on the issue later in the afternoon for government�s consideration. The government officials, however, pleaded helplessness in giving any assurance to the villagers as regards to the time frame for removal of the vessel as the matter with that regard was in the High Court. The newly formed organisation of the Candolim villagers has given 10 days to the government to consider their demand and told the government officials that they would meet them to know the status of their demand on expiry of that period and if the government fails to meet their demand they would intensify their agitation. Navhindtimes.com Goa-World http://www.goa-world.com Gulf Goans Mailing List email: gulf-goans-subscr...@yahoogroups.com The First e-Newsletter for the Goans in the Gulf region and beyond ~ Important Notice ~ Articles/Messages appearing here contain copyright material. They are meant for your personal use and may not be reproduced or redistributed. While the goa-world.com team makes every effort to ensure accuracy, we can not be held responsible for the content nor the views expressed, which may not necessarily be those of either the original author or www.goa-world.com team members or associates. Please feel free to contact us via email goaworldto...@yahoo.com . The First Online Konkani Music Station - Started on March 14, 2000 http://www.live365.com/stations/61664 Konkani Video on You Tube http://www.youtube.com/uly334
[Goanet] On Your Silver Jubilee - Agustine & Effie David (Kuwait)
http://www.goa-world.com All About Goa & Goans Worldwide GULF-GOANS E-NEWSLETTER (SINCE 1994) AGUSTIINE & EFFIE DAVID (21-12-1983 - 21-12-2008) Salwa, Kuwait Today 25 years Silver Wedding Jubilee Mom & Dad May God shower you both with love, peace ,joy & happiness always And the Lord will guide you continually - Isaiah 58:11 truly your loving children: VENUS, SAN John , MADONNA, and MONICA & All your Relatives & friends & Well-wishers. THE SILVER JUBILEE THANKSGIVING EUCHARISTIC CELEBRATION OF AUGUSTINE & EFFIE DAVID (1983 -2008) At ST. THÉRÉSE OF CHILD JESUS, SALMIYAH - KUWAIT 21 December 2008 I sing praise unto thy name for ever, that I may daily perform my vows"Psalms 61:8 Goa-World http://www.goa-world.com Gulf Goans Mailing List email: gulf-goans-subscr...@yahoogroups.com The First e-Newsletter for the Goans in the Gulf region and beyond The First Online Konkani Music Station - Started on March 14, 2000 http://www.live365.com/stations/61664 Konkani Video on You Tube http://www.youtube.com/uly334
[Goanet] A Letter to the Archbishop of Goa - By Mario Cabral e Sa
http://www.goa-world.com All About Goa & Goans Worldwide GULF-GOANS E-NEWSLETTER (SINCE 1994) A Letter to the Archbishop of Goa By Mario Cabral e Sa Dear Archbishop, We are just a few days away from X'mas, a day of joy, a day of celebration of love, but unfortunately not a very happy Christmas this is going to be. The economy is on a downward slide. The two mainstays of our economy were mining and tourism. Tourism is down, so is mining, and the manufacturing industry has stagnated. No new industries are coming to Goa for a variety of reasons, not least being the phase of aggressive negativism Goa is going through. Students are passing out from schools, high schools, technical schools, colleges, the Goa University, etc. Many of the institutions, much to the Archdiocese's credit, are run by it. Also much to the Archdiocese�s credit the institutions are secular and not reserved to Catholics; in fact, statistically, it is the other communities who are the biggest beneficiaries. I will not say − because logically I cannot � that the institutions are ideally run, but, comparatively, they are better and turn out better products. The same is the case of the archdiocesan healthcare and social upliftment organisations. The point to bear in mind is that we are manufacturing thousands of job seekers. Where are the jobs, Sir? The society owes the Catholic community and its leaders an immense debt of gratitude. But, as you have said yourself, a few years back, in your memorable Christmas address to the state's political leaders invited to the reception, all is not well in Goa and urgent attention is needed. I wish my request for a meeting with you had been conceded. Instead, it was suggested to me by one of your aides that I either send a questionnaire or contact the respective diocesan organ handling the problem. I wished to acquaint you and seek your point of view on various problems, which are assuming daunting proportions. Such problems, in my belief, cannot be ventilated, leave alone solved, by remote control. I am fully aware of the weight and importance of the Catholic vote bank, particularly in South Goa. That gives it leverage totally disproportionate to its size. And just as well. Despite its minuscule share of Goa's population, it asserts itself several times beyond the physical reach of its demographic strength. As a result, the community is vocal. It is visible. It is powerful. It is not in too many states of India that such a small community has such a dominant presence in the legislature (14 out of 40, of which one is the Deputy Speaker;) and in the 12-strong cabinet (6 full-fledged ministers out of 12 + 2 parliamentary secretaries) and two chairpersons of some of the more important PSUs. Also to be reckoned is that, though concentrated in South Goa and pockets of Tiswadi, Bardez and Mormugao or, to put it in geographical terms, on the Goan littoral (thanks to the intensive proselytistic drive our masters in the 16th and 17th and early 18th centuries) the community has considerable weightage in Ponda, Bicholim, Sanguem, Quepem and Canacona perhaps even in Pernem. The former CM, now leader of the opposition Manohar Parrikar, a BJP stalwart who is proud of his RSS roots, respects the Catholic community in his Panaji constituency, cultivates it, and, in turn, religious differences no matter, is backed by a strong lobby of staunch Catholics in the Fontainhas ward. That is no mean miracle. It could be argued that if mining is in a crisis that is a blessing in disguise. It will save Goa from further deforestation. Likewise, if tourism is on the wane, so be it. A lot of nefarious activities would come to an end. But would they? Would not unemployment instead degenerate into uncontrollable crime? An eminent military surgeon at the famous artificial limb centre at Pune once told me that he never amputates unless it is absolutely necessary, and when he does, he always gives a thought to the patient�s rehabilitation. Archbishop, you don�t need me to alert you to the social perils of a drastic and sudden stoppage of profitable activity. You are intelligent. You are highly educated. You are very well read. And though younger than I in years, you are, perhaps, much wiser. Have you taken careful note of the kind of negativism furiously pursued by some archdiocesan organs? What kind of negativism am I talking about? "Say No" to whatever is the current slogan. But pray, "Say Yes" to what? Nature does not gladly suffer vacuum. One way or the other it fills it. You surely have the intelligence to anticipate the consequences of the ongoing unbridled joy of contrariness. Remember the heroic pro-ramponkar and anti-trawler agitation of the 1970s? What is the reality now? The rampons, the few that still survive, have to largely depend on migrant labour to draw their nets. Many, if not most of th
[Goanet] BRITTO'S OBA XMAS BALL 2008 - 25th Dec. 2008
http://www.goa-world.com All About Goa & Goans Worldwide GULF-GOANS E-NEWSLETTER (SINCE 1994) BRITTO'S OBA XMAS BALL 2008 25 December, 2008 is on the schedule After many flip-flops and saumersaults, the Government of Goa has finally decided to allow 1. Indoor dances in hotels and halls 2. traditional dances, other than on the beaches and beach shacks. We organised the dance last year. 365 days later it is a tradition!! The bands in attendance are: CASCADES ALCATRAZ CRIMSON TIDE Sound by BOB Raul, Gaunsavaddo- Mapusa Mood Setter: UPDESH SWAR Venue: ALVA MAR, Parra-Saligao Road Dress: STRICTLY FORMAL. Gents will need to wear formal suit with tie to come on the floor to dance. Ladies: Any formal wear, ethnic or western. No jeans, shorts or T-shirts for either gender, please. Please do not embarrass us by having to decline entry for anyone accompanying you. The event is scheduled to start at 8 P.M. Please come latest by 9.00 P.M. because 1. there may be a traffic jam on the roads. 2. there may be a rush as beach parties are banned from 23 Dec onwards. 3. you will get to meet and talk with friends before the dancing begins Look out for advertisements in the HERALD newspaper, our Media partner. there is one advertisement at the bottom of page 15 today, 21 December, 2008. As a measure of gratitude for your support last year in making the event a success, the dance will be with Free Entry [worth Rs.500/- per couple] for all Britto's OBA MEMBERS. Please collect your FREE Entry Passes from 1. Michael Carrasco at Appetite/Vodafone[ Communidade Ghor] 98231 07114 2. Kenneth D'Souza at Mapusa residence/Syndicate Bank Panaji 94220 61654 3. Roque Carvalho at Mapusa Service Station/Petrol Pump 94220 57544 Non-members of the Britto's OBA can obtain entry passes at Rs. 300/- per Gent and Rs. 200 per lady or join the Britto's OBA now. If you have not yet joined the Britto's OBA or have friends who are Britto Old Boys or BOBs [anyone who has studied at least ONE academic year in the St. Britto School, Mapusa, qualifies for membership], pick up a membership form from Keny or Roque, fill it, sign and give cash or cheque in favour of "Britto's OBA" payable anywhere in Goa [preferably in Mapusa] and almost certainly you can be a member on verification by the Managing Committee. Life Membership is Rs.2,000/-. Student membership [valid for five years after SSC, if not employed]is Rs. 200/-. For those who really cannot afford either of the fees, sponsorship by other BOBs is available on request. BOBs in the Arabian Gulf countries have been very generous in this regard while BOBs in Goa have generaously supported the activities through sponsorships, advertisements or volunteer service. Patron membership fee is Rs.15,000/-. Anyone eligible to be a member can be a Patron Member. There is no pressure to become a patron as we have paid all our bills and have money for day to day expenses of the Britto's OBA. Every member is eligible for a FREE copy of the BRITTO'S RETRO [a compilation of alumni memories from 1946 to 2006 while stocks last. If you are already a member, we thank you for enrolling and have sent a message to your last known email ID on the members' list. We cherish the association of BOBs as members in the difficult years. The Britto's OBA, unlike Oliver Twist, is committed to not asking for more, save your time to be in the new Managing Committee due to be elected for a two-year term beginning July, 2009. We wish you and all your loved ones A JOYOUS AND HOPE FILLED CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR 2009. Mog asundi Miguel Braganza Goa-World http://www.goa-world.com Gulf Goans Mailing List email: gulf-goans-subscr...@yahoogroups.com The First e-Newsletter for the Goans in the Gulf region and beyond ~ Important Notice ~ Articles/Messages appearing here contain copyright material. They are meant for your personal use and may not be reproduced or redistributed. While the goa-world.com team makes every effort to ensure accuracy, we can not be held responsible for the content nor the views expressed, which may not necessarily be those of either the original author or www.goa-world.com team members or associates. Please feel free to contact us via email goaworldto...@yahoo.com . The First Online Konkani Music Station - Started on March 14, 2000 http://www.live365.com/stations/61664 Konkani Video on You Tube http://www.youtube.com/uly334 "We hang the petty thieves and appoint the great ones to public office." - Aesop
[Goanet] "Gulab Carol Singing Competition" on Friday 26th December 2008
http://www.goa-world.com All About Goa & Goans Worldwide GULF-GOANS E-NEWSLETTER (Since 1994) From: Gulab Kuwait [gula...@gmail. com] To: KMK http://picasaweb. google.com/ Gulabq8/ KALA MOGUI KUWAIT & GULAB WORKING COMMITTEE Conveys their Greetings To All Our Supporters & Konkani Loving People in Kuwait and worldwide. The third and concluding part of "Gulab Silver Jubilee Celebration in Kuwait is a unique "Gulab Carol Singing Competition" on Friday 26th December 2008 at 3.00 PM at Carmel School Auditorium, Khaitan - Kuwait. For details contact Tel: 66502572 / 99391452 / 24726524 or email: gula...@gmail. com Here we are. . To make this Season A Memorable http://picasaweb. google.com/ Gulabq8/ Goa-World http://www.goa-world.com Gulf Goans Mailing List email: gulf-goans-subscr...@yahoogroups.com The First e-Newsletter for the Goans in the Gulf region and beyond ~ Important Notice ~ Articles/Messages appearing here contain copyright material. They are meant for your personal use and may not be reproduced or redistributed. While the goa-world.com team makes every effort to ensure accuracy, we can not be held responsible for the content nor the views expressed, which may not necessarily be those of either the original author or www.goa-world.com team members or associates. Please feel free to contact us via email goaworldto...@yahoo.com . The First Online Konkani Music Station - Started on March 14, 2000 http://www.live365.com/stations/61664 Konkani Video on You Tube http://www.youtube.com/uly334 "We hang the petty thieves and appoint the great ones to public office." - Aesop
[Goanet] Thousands celebrate Christmas in Kuwait
http://www.goa-world.com All About Goa & Goans Worldwide GULF-GOANS E-NEWSLETTER (since 1994) Thousands celebrate Christmas in Kuwait Expats laud right to worship KUWAIT CITY, Dec 24: Thousands of Christians celebrated Christmas in various churches in Kuwait Wednesday and they were all praise for the freedom of religion in the country. Most of the faithful thronged the Holy Family Cathedral in downtown Kuwait City to herald the birth of child Jesus. They were dressed in their best outfits and there was never a feeling that they were celebrating Christmas in the heart of a conservative Muslim state. “Caroling, feasting, and gift-giving along with the prayers and wishes — Christmas is celebrated with high spirits in various parts of the world and Kuwait too made it possible, thanks largely to the abundant religious tolerance,” they said. One of the devotees, who identified herself as Anam Varghese, was all praise for the Al-Sabah family, the government and the Kuwaiti people for allowing her to practice her faith without any hindrance. She lauded Kuwait for religious freedom seldom seen in other conservative Muslim states. Smith Bowens, who has worked in most of the neighboring Gulf States and is a newcomer to Kuwait said he was surprised at the amount of religious freedom in this part of the world. “I had heard people talking about religious tolerance in this part of the world but I would have not believed it if I had not witnessed it myself,” he said. When asked for his opinion, an elderly person who identified himself as Thomas Aguiar said he came to Kuwait during the pre-oil era and he does not remember of any moment when religion was an issue here. “For me, Kuwait is a haven of religious freedom. Hats off to the ruling family, the people and the government of Kuwait,” he said. Yet another devotee said “this season of joy and celebrations brings back memories of my childhood. It connects me to my days of being in school, and spending time with my family during the Christmas holidays and this is made possible by the religious tolerance in the State of Kuwait. For Abraham, Christmas means a lot of warmth and color. Many Catholic families in Kuwait he said, freely light stars in their balconies symbolizing the birth of child Jesus, which is a rare sight in this part of the world. Everyone who spoke to the Arab Times had one thing in common — all praise for religious freedom. An inscription on a marble slab placed at the entrance to Cathedral sums it all — ‘In grateful remembrance of HH Sheikh Abdullah Salim Al-Sabah and the government of the State of Kuwait who in 1966 very kindly allotted this land to the Catholic Church and in continuous gratitude to HH Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmed Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and to the government and the people of the friendly State of Kuwait the Holy See (Vatican) and the Catholic community in Kuwait express their profound appreciation and thanks for this eternal gesture and generosity.’ The beautifully decorated Holy Family Cathedral gave a warm and happy feeling of Christmas tide — an occasion to spread good cheer and celebrate our love with family and friends. The Christmas Mass was celebrated by His Lordship Bishop Camillo Ballin. The proceedings began with the singing of the ‘Silent Night’ — an occasion which gives the Catholics a special feeling of belonging to the Creator. While most people celebrate Christmas as a festive season spreading over a week, for some it is a month long festival that starts with the Advent on Sunday next to Nov 26 and ends on Jan 6 with the feast of the Epiphany. All these moments remind one of childhood days: how excited one was when a tree was brought for decoration; the number of presents one got, the laughs and good times shared with the family — all made possible by the generosity and religious tolerance of the Al-Sabah ruling family, the government and the people of Kuwait. According to Article 35 of the Constitution the freedom of belief is absolute. The State projects the freedom of practicing religion in accordance with established customs, provided that it does not conflict with public policy or morals. “According to people who took part in the Christmas service, the religious freedom in Kuwait is much more than in any GCC country. By Paul Francis X. Fernandes Arab Times Staff www.arabtimesonline.com Related article: Bishop Camillo Ballin's Message for Christmas 2008 == THE WORD OF GOD BECAME MAN == Dear brothers and sisters, Happy Christmas to you all …with a special wish to all those who are alone in Kuwait because their families are in their country of origin. The Son of God became man: "The Word became flesh, he lived among us" (Jn.1:14). He saw our situation, felt compassion for us: "he took pity on them" (Mt.14:14). This compassion of God is the greatest reason of the Incarnation of the Son of God, it is th
[Goanet] Konkani Kovita: Natalank Jezu Sandllo - Fr. Teo Fernandes, OCD
http://www.goa-world.com All About Goa & Goans Worldwide GULF-GOANS E-NEWSLETTER (SINCE 1994) KONKANI KOVITA: Natalank Jezu Sandllo Natalank sov dis asa mhonllear Ghor mhojem rogan sozoilem Bhailean rongan ghor mhojem Polleunk sobit dislem Pun hea ghorak ho rong kadtanan Jezu mhojo rongant sandllo. Natalan panch dis asa mhonllear Ghotto korunk hanven eivjilem Fator, mati, nanchenne kirloonk ghale Kxott anik tokos gheun Natalancho sobit ghott toair haven kelo Jezu mhojo ghotteantuch sandllo. Natalank tin dis asa mhonllear Kusvar korunk mhonn eivjilem Saman haddunk bazarant gelom Saman haddun kusvar korunk laglom Nevreo, odde, kolkolam bikik dodol kortana Jezu mhojo tantun sandllo. Natalanchea adlea disak Rongit follianchem noketr kelem Noketrant bizli ghalun Noketr mhojea ghorar chodolem Ghor mhojem noketrachea uzvaddan bhorlem Jezu mhojo tea noketrantuch sandllo Natalanchea ratchea misak gelom Misak lokak iexin tevxin polletana Kednakuch mis kobar zalem Hacho, tacho kiss ghetana Haka, taka Merry chirtmas wish kortana Jezu mhoj lokache ghortent sandllo. Natalanchea festak borem jevonn kelem Sanan, sorpatel, motton randlem Jevtanan illem kopachem ghetlem Natalanchem fest borem zalem Jezuk mhojea fuddlea Vorsak soddunk bhovchem. - Fr. Teo Fernandes OCD Goa-World http://www.goa-world.com Gulf Goans Mailing List email: gulf-goans-subscr...@yahoogroups.com The First e-Newsletter for the Goans in the Gulf region and beyond Goa-World http://www.goa-world.com Gulf Goans Mailing List email: gulf-goans-subscr...@yahoogroups.com The First e-Newsletter for the Goans in the Gulf region and beyond ~ Important Notice ~ Articles/Messages appearing here contain copyright material. They are meant for your personal use and may not be reproduced or redistributed. While the goa-world.com team makes every effort to ensure accuracy, we can not be held responsible for the content nor the views expressed, which may not necessarily be those of either the original author or www.goa-world.com team members or associates. Please feel free to contact us via email goaworldto...@yahoo.com . The First Online Konkani Music Station - Started on March 14, 2000 http://www.live365.com/stations/61664 Konkani Video on You Tube http://www.youtube.com/uly334 "We hang the petty thieves and appoint the great ones to public office." - Aesop
[Goanet] 'The Mumbai attack is not an India-Pakistan issue' - Sheela Bhatt
http://www.goa-world.com All About Goa & Goans Worldwide GULF-GOANS E-NEWSLETTER (SINCE 1994) 'The Mumbai attack is not an India-Pakistan issue' Sheela Bhatt | December 23, 2008 | 23:34 IST In a special series on how India should respond to the Mumbai terror attacks,rediff.com Editorial Director, News, Sheela Bhatt has been speaking to a wide range of strategic thinkers about India's diplomatic options. In the first part, Brajesh Mishra, the former national security advisor and principal secretary to the then prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, argued that India has many options before it, but it must fight its battles on its own. Part I: India will have to fight in its own way: Brajesh Mishra In the second part, Sheela Bhatt asked Kanwal Sibal, the former foreign secretary, if India has played its cards well and what India's best diplomatic options are. Part II: The international community won't help us: Kanwal Sibal In the third part, Naresh Chandra, India's former ambassador to Washington, said the priority at the moment should be to strengthen our internal security arrangements and improve coordination among the intelligence agencies, state governments and military authorities. Part III: Talk of war, surgical strikes is ill-advised: Naresh Chandra Strategic thinker and former bureaucrat, K Subrahmanyam, has been there and done it all. He chaired the Kargil Review Committee; he has been the convenor of the National Security Council Advisory Board. In the 1970s, his columns supported India's case for nuclear weapons. Old age has not taken away his zeal to speak his mind. Subrahmanyam says that India is not doing enough, just yet, to respond to Mumbai attacks. The Mumbai attack is not an India-Pakistan issue. Pakistanis have been preparing for a contingency plan to use against India at time of their choosing. These people were all trained commandos. They were released after training to be known as LeT members. United States vice-president- elect Joe Biden had said that president-elect Barack Obama will have a crisis in his first 100 days. Pakistan wants to create a crisis even before he takes over the office. Obama has asked US Commander of the Central Command General David Petraeus to prepare the plan for Afghanistan. Americans have made it clear that they are not going to leave Afghanistan. They are expanding the Bagram air base and bringing in more troops. They are preparing themselves for a long haul. Pakistan thinks that even if the Americans try to find alternate routes through Russia or Central Asian countries by making up with those countries they will not be able to fight the war without Pakistan's goodwill. Pakistan wanted to provoke India into a confrontation. They want to tell the Americans that unless you control India and help get us concessions on Kashmir to reduce our security concerns, we will not be able to help in Afghanistan. President George W Bush and Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice made sure that there was no hyphenation of India and Pakistan. They were choosing India over Pakistan. But, other segments of US in State Department, the intelligence and army were not always in agreement always but the duo overruled them. Now, Bush and Rice will leave. These elements who are well-versed with Pakistan and biased towards them, will try to impose their views since Obama is still new and does not know the region well enough. Jihadis want to defeat two superpowers. If they can defeat US in Afghanistan following their defeat of Russia, they can claim that Islam is on top of the world. With Pakistan, an Islamic state with nuclear powers, having the strategic depth in Afghanistan and with the Taliban in power in Kabul, Pakistan can dominate the Islamic world in and around the region. That is the Pakistan Army's long-term plan. India's top priority is to make sure that they do not hit us again. How do you stop them? Will the Pakistan Army and the jihadis keep quiet in the coming days? We are unable to predict what they will do. It is quite likely that if you leave the initiative to them they may do things which would compel you to act. I don't think America would succeed in helping India to put pressure on Pakistan. I don't think the Americans have even gauged the size of the problem. The Americans have not understood India's problem, as yet. I mean, they have not punished Pakistan or Saudi Arabia for what all they have done. They have not seen the linkages between the two nations' theory and the clash of civilizations. They have not seen the linkage between gunning down of US Army convoys in Afghanistan and the Mumbai attack. The Americans do not have, what do I say� the mental equipment to help India. India will have to do it without external help. Then, the question is how much do you have? We know for sure that so long as Pakistan believes in the two-nation theory and as long as the Pak
[Goanet] Buyao releases Christmas carols CD "Khuxalborit Natalam"
http://www.goa-world.com All About Goa & Goans Worldwide GULF-GOANS E-NEWSLETTER (SINCE 1994) Buyao releases Christmas carols CD "Khuxalborit Natalam" BJP’s Cultural Cell has released a CD of Christmas carols “Khuxalbhorit Natalam”. The Cultural Cell released the CD on the eve of Christmas and the first copy of the CD was given to Archbishop of Goa, Filipe Neri Ferrao. The CD contains seven songs in English and two in Konkani. Sidhanath has also sung a song “Jezu Christa” written by his father, the late Ulhas Buyao. courtesy: Gomantak Times (Goa) Goa-World http://www.goa-world.com Gulf Goans Mailing List email: gulf-goans-subscr...@yahoogroups.com The First e-Newsletter for the Goans in the Gulf region and beyond ~ Important Notice ~ Articles/Messages appearing here contain copyright material. They are meant for your personal use and may not be reproduced or redistributed. While the goa-world.com team makes every effort to ensure accuracy, we can not be held responsible for the content nor the views expressed, which may not necessarily be those of either the original author or www.goa-world.com team members or associates. Please feel free to contact us via email goaworldto...@yahoo.com . The First Online Konkani Music Station - Started on March 14, 2000 http://www.live365.com/stations/61664 Konkani Video on You Tube http://www.youtube.com/uly334
[Goanet] Govt has damaged state's economy, says Manohar Parrikar
http://www.goa-world.com All About Goa & Goans Worldwide GULF-GOANS E-NEWSLETTER (SINCE 1994) Govt has damaged state's economy, says Parrikar NT NETWORK www.navhindtimes.com Posted on 2008-12-28 PANAJI- Stating that the government is acting like a 'headless chicken,' first adopting denial mode as regards terror threat to Goa and then going into an uncontrolled panic, the Leader of the Opposition on Saturday said that the Chief Minister, Mr Digambar Kamat and the Home Minister, Mr Ravi Naik have indirectly damaged the state economy by harming the tourism sector through their flip-flop statements and irrational decisions. �This is just at what the 26/11 terror attacks on Mumbai were aimed at � destroying the economy of the country," he added. Addressing a press conference, Mr Parrikar said that though general tightening of the state security was a must, the attitude of the government visible while handling the state security matters during the past 15 days is condemned by the Bharatiya Janata Party. "The government while beefing up the state security should have also allowed all genuine Christmas and New Year programmes to take place instead of selectively issuing permissions for such events, he stated, pointing out that the absurdity in security measures is evident at the Margao railway station where the people are made to pass through the metal detector while the goods go unchecked. Observing that the suicide attacks by terrorists cannot be prevented through security placement but by advanced intelligence information, the Leader of the Opposition said, The Chief Minister continuously refuted the BJP observations that Goa is on the map of terrorists until the central government saw a general threat perception to the state. Immediately, the state government acting as if there was a specific intimation about terrorist attack on Goa, went into hyperactive mode and is now unduly causing harassment to the public," he maintained. This has resulted in the international tourists running away from Goa and furthermore, the government decisions all set to have long-term repercussions on the state tourism," he predicted. Speaking further, the Leader of the Opposition said that the state BJP unit is ready to support the government efforts against the Kalsa-Bhandura project of the Karnataka government, harming the Mhadei River a great extent, provided the state government takes the party unit into confidence. The government cannot take the opposition for granted, he stressed. Reiterating BJP's demand for release of a White Paper by the government on the Mhadei issue, Mr Parrikar said that the government is taking bizarre decisions like organising a dharna before the Parliament when it is not in session, instead of following logical path and fighting out the Mhadei case in the Supreme Court where there is a better chance of success. "The government should have actually thought of organising a dharna in front of the Prime Minister's residence," he suggested pointing out, "on second thoughts, why is there any need for a dharna when the Congress is in power at the Centre as well as in Goa. Replying to a question as regards the state BJP unit negotiating on the Mhadei issue, with the party's government in Karnataka, Mr Parrikar said, I will do just that; but for that to happen, I should be the Chief Minister of Goa. Such talks need to be carried out on the government level, he noted, and I should have an authority to do so." "However, If the state government wants me to speak to the Karnataka government, subject to the condition that they tell us all the truth in this matter, I will definitely extend my assistance, Mr Parrikar said, observing that the Union Ministry for Environment and Forests has a authority to close down the project detrimental to the ecology. Other news items Govt has damaged state's economy, says Parrikar Konkani Songit Kala Kendr's award ceremony tomorrow Govt issues memorandum Goa-World http://www.goa-world.com Gulf Goans Mailing List email: gulf-goans-subscr...@yahoogroups.com The First e-Newsletter for the Goans in the Gulf region and beyond ~ Important Notice ~ Articles/Messages appearing here contain copyright material. They are meant for your personal use and may not be reproduced or redistributed. While the goa-world.com team makes every effort to ensure accuracy, we can not be held responsible for the content nor the views expressed, which may not necessarily be those of either the original author or www.goa-world.com team members or associates. Please feel free to contact us via email goaworldto...@yahoo.com . The First Online Konkani Music Station - Started on March 14, 2000 http://www.live365.com/stations/61664 Konkani Video on You Tube http://www.youtube.com/uly334 Nothing is ever lost by courtesy. It is the cheapest of pleasures, costs nothing, a
[Goanet] CONDOLENCES - MRS. CIEZA CONSTANTINA CARDOZO (Chinchinim, Goa)
CONDOLENCES CIEZA CONSTANTINA CARDOZO LOVING MOTHER/MOTHER IN LAW: JOAO ANTONIO (UK)/SUCCORINA(UK), SALES (CARBON STEEL)/ROSALINA, JULIANA/APOLINARIO (ROYAL FLORIST-CUNCOLIM), IRENE (TIATRIST-KUWAIT)/SYLVESTER (TIATRIST-KUWAIT), INACIO (JET INTERNATIONAL)/ TINA, JOSEPHINE/ROYDEN (KUWAIT) LOVING GRANDMOTHER OF: HOENICIA, MANFRED, ABIGAIL, CHRISGAIL, JEWEL, JEREMIAH, REUBEN & ANGEL EXPIRED ON 25TH DEC 2008 AT BAMADO-CHINCHINIM AND INTERRED ON 26TH DEC 2008 AT MOUNT MARY'S CHURCH, CHINCHINIM, GOA. Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord. And let Perpetual Light shine upon her. May her soul rest in Peace.
[Goanet] Churchill demands official status for Konkani in Roman script
http://www.goa-world.com All About Goa & Goans Worldwide GULF-GOANS E-NEWSLETTER (SINCE 1994) Churchill demands official status for Konkani in Roman script HERALD REPORTER MARGAO, DEC 29 PWD Minister Churchill Alemao on Monday again made a strong demand for according official status for Konkani in Roman script on par with Konkani in Devnagiri script. He was speaking at the 2nd award ceremony organised by Konkani Songit Somajik Kala Kendr in memory of the Father of the Opinion Poll, Late Dr Jack de Sequeira for Goan Tiatrists and other personalities at the Gomant Vidya Niketan hall. Alemao said that Goan identity will be wiped out from Goa in the next 50 years if Konkani in Roman script is not given official status. Referring to the recent announcement by Chief Minister, Digambar Kamat that the government would provide Rs 15 lakh financial assistance to the Dalgado Konkani Akademi, Alemao said the CM’s gesture is welcomed by the Romi script lovers, but reiterated that Konkani in Roman script should get its due officially status. Making a fervent appeal to the tiatrists to remain united and support the cause of Romi script, the PWD Minister said the tiatrists are responsible for preserving and protecting Konkani in Romi script in the State. Alemao also paid rich tributes to late Jack de Sequeira, for leading the movement to save Goa from the merger with Maharashtra. Leading personalities from the Konkani tiatr and footballers were felicitated at the hands of the PWD Minister. Related news, visit: www.yahoogroups.com/group/gulf-goans Goa-World http://www.goa-world.com Gulf Goans Mailing List email: gulf-goans-subscr...@yahoogroups.com The First e-Newsletter for the Goans in the Gulf region and beyond ~ Important Notice ~ Articles/Messages appearing here contain copyright material. They are meant for your personal use and may not be reproduced or redistributed. While the goa-world.com team makes every effort to ensure accuracy, we can not be held responsible for the content nor the views expressed, which may not necessarily be those of either the original author or www.goa-world.com team members or associates. Please feel free to contact us via email goaworldto...@yahoo.com . The First Online Konkani Music Station - Started on March 14, 2000 http://www.live365.com/stations/61664 Konkani Video on You Tube http://www.youtube.com/uly334 Nothing is ever lost by courtesy. It is the cheapest of pleasures, costs nothing, and conveys much. -- Erastus Wiman
[Goanet] Kuwait: 'Twinkling Stars' win 'GULAB' Carol Singing Competition
* * * * * * * * * ANNUAL GOANETTERS MEET * * * * * * * * * Goanetters in Goa and visiting meet Jan 6, 2009 at 3.30 pm at Hotel Mandovi (prior to the Goa Sudharop event, which you're also welcome to). Join in for a Dutch dinner -- if we can agree on a venue after the meet. RSVP (confirmations only) 9822122436 or 2409490 or f...@goa-india.org http://www.goa-world.com All About Goa & Goans Worldwide GULF-GOANS E-NEWSLETTER (since 1994) Kuwait: 'Twinkling Stars' win 'GULAB' Carol Singing Competition GULAB SILVER JUBILEE CELEBRATIONS AIM TO PROMOTE KONKANI By Gasper Crasto, Kuwait Photos by: Johnny Pereira Also read: Christmas and New Year Celebrations Around The World - 2008 Kuwait: The tradition of Christmas carols hails back as far as the thirteenth century, although carols were originally folk songs sung during celebrations like harvest, tide or Christmas. It was only later that carols begun to be sung in church, and to be specifically associated with Christmas. It is for the very first time in Kuwait that a Goan organization took up the challenge to present 'Carol singing competition' as part of the third and final event of the GULAB Konkani magazine's Silver Jubilee celebrations that commenced in June 2008. A number of Groups presented their best performances. The event organized by the Kala Mogui Kuwait (KMK) and Gulab Working Committee was held at the Carmel School Auditorium, Kheitan, Kuwait on Friday evening, 26th December 2008 - the Boxing Day. The groups that presented their carols which were mostly in Konkani, as well as in English were: 'Life Group, Kheitan', 'Twinkling Stars', 'Mankam Motiam', 'Zokzokit Taram (Senior)', 'Zokzokit Taram (Junior)' and guest singers 'City Carolers'. The highlight of the day was a live presentation of the Infant's birth by 'Life Group, Kheitan' with the participation of 25 tiny tots and co-ordinated by a dozen of seniors. Another feature of the evening was a skit "Natalanchi Bhett" written by Lino Dourado and directed by Sushil Amonkar, and a solo song 'Love in Winter Wonderland' sung by Micky Fernandes. The judges for the Carol Singing Competition were Miss Effie De Melo, Faustino Menezes and Anthony Gonsalves. It was an unanimous decision of the judges to declare the Twinkling Stars as winners of the first ever Gulab Carol Singing Competition with a total of 114 points closely followed by "Mankam Motiam" as 1st Runners-up with 108 points, and "Zokzokit Taram" as 2nd Runners-up with 102 points. The auditor/modulator for the judges was Manuel F.X. Fernandes, senior Konkani stage artiste, and Ms. Anjali Amonkar, yet another latest stage sensation in Kuwait. Earlier the judges were introduced to the audience by KMK President/compere Dominic Araujo. Another star Konkani stage artiste Querobina Carvlaho handed the competition folders and guidelines to the jury. The main focus of the Silver Jubilee celebrations was to create additional awareness of GULAB - the first Konkani magazine to be published in Roman Konkani which was a dream concept of late Fr. Freddy J. Da Costa, its former editor and publisher. For details on how to subscribe, advertise or present writings in Konkani for inclusion in the forthcoming issues of GULAB, readers in Kuwait may contact Tel: +965 99391452 / +965 24726524 or email gula...@gmail.com. For all other queries, Fausto V. Da Costa, the editor of GULAB in Goa can be reached by email at fau...@vsnl.net. The past two events were organized on a much grander scale and had a large audience for the professional tiatr troupe that was flown in from Goa for the 15 August 2008 (Independence Day) show. The second event was 'Konkani Variety Show" on 9 October 2008 which had a participation of over 100 singers/choreographers/Konkani stage artistes, was attended by Gulab's editor Fausto V. Da Costa, specially flown to grace the occasion together with a well-known Konkani writer Pio Esteves. The organizers thanked the Konkani lovers, the Goan and Mangalorean community in Kuwait, well-wishers, raffle players, the new Gulab subscribers, the tiatrists, tiatr lovers and leaders, coordinators and participants of all the three events. It should be noted that, never ever in the history of Konkani such events were held in one calendar year by a single entity. Events were entrance-free except for the first "tiatr" presentation. Dominic Araujo compered the event which also included a brief GWS Educational Award ceremony. Sister Maria Lytta, Principal of Carmel School, gave away the awards. The event could have been better organized by Goan Welfare Society, as the ceremony was a
[Goanet] Asmitai Pratishthan slams Churchill Alemao
* * * * * * * * * ANNUAL GOANETTERS MEET * * * * * * * * * Goanetters in Goa and visiting meet Jan 6, 2009 at 3.30 pm at Hotel Mandovi (prior to the Goa Sudharop event, which you're also welcome to). Join in for a Dutch dinner -- if we can agree on a venue after the meet. RSVP (confirmations only) 9822122436 or 2409490 or f...@goa-india.org http://www.goa-world.com All About Goa & Goans Worldwide GULF-GOANS E-NEWSLETTER (SINCE 1994) Asmitai Pratishthan slams Churchill HERALD REPORTER MARGAO, DEC 30, 2008 Asmitai Pratishthan, a public charitable trust working for the development of Konkani, has condemned PWD Minister Churchill Alemao for depicting its President, Uday Bhembre, as a villain. Describing Churchill’s allegations against Bhembre as “blatantly false”, the Pratishthan has expressed its concern that they might incite the fanatical elements in the Romi script campaign to cause physical harm to Uday Bhembre, to frighten those who want the status quo in the Official Language Act. The Pratishthan says that Churchill Alemao, who was involved in the Konkani agitation led by Konkani Porjecho Avaz, has misled the people by stating that Uday Bhembre was responsible for drafting the text of the Bill. Uday Bhembre was then an independent MLA and an inspirational force in the movement. Both Uday Bhembre and Luizinho Faleiro, who sat on the opposition benches, fought hard on the floor of the Assembly against the then Congress leadership, forcing the government to introduce the Official Language Bill. Both these MLAs staged a walkout in protest against the latitude given to Marathi in the Bill. The press release issued by the Pratishthan after its Trustees met at Margao on Sunday and took stock of the deliberations of the Konkani (Romi Lipi) Sammelan held under the auspices of Dalgado Konkani Academy, which receives funds from the Government of Goa. It says the conduct of Churchill Alemao has brought disgrace to the Government of Goa. The Pratishthan has described the statements of Fr Pratap Naik as “highly communal and casteist” and said that his one-point agenda is to divide Goans and the Konkani movement on communal lines. It says Pratap Naik, hailing from Karnataka, made a “communal speech full of lies and foul language” from a public platform, and shows the Society of Jesus – to which he belongs – and the Catholic church in a bad light. The Pratishthan has called upon the Goa Provincial of the Society of Jesus to restrain “this rabidly communal priest”, lest his irresponsible behaviour leads to ugly situations in future. The Pratishthan has also called on the Government of Goa to take necessary steps to prevent misuse of its funds by grantee institutions, who indulge in creating divisions and ill-will among the people, while opposing the policy of the government. It has urged the government to put in place adequate safeguards to ensure that its grants are not used for fomenting communalism and casteism by any institution under any garb. Sowing seeds of disunity and hatred by use of government funds should not be allowed under any circumstances, the press release adds. www.oheraldo.in Goa-World http://www.goa-world.com Gulf Goans Mailing List email: gulf-goans-subscr...@yahoogroups.com The First e-Newsletter for the Goans in the Gulf region and beyond ~ Important Notice ~ Articles/Messages appearing here contain copyright material. They are meant for your personal use and may not be reproduced or redistributed. While the goa-world.com team makes every effort to ensure accuracy, we can not be held responsible for the content nor the views expressed, which may not necessarily be those of either the original author or www.goa-world.com team members or associates. Please feel free to contact us via email goaworldto...@yahoo.com . The First Online Konkani Music Station - Started on March 14, 2000 http://www.live365.com/stations/61664 Konkani Video on You Tube http://www.youtube.com/uly334 Nothing is ever lost by courtesy. It is the cheapest of pleasures, costs nothing, and conveys much. -- Erastus Wiman
[Goanet] Christmas sweets as we do in Goa
* * * * * * * * * ANNUAL GOANETTERS MEET * * * * * * * * * Goanetters in Goa and visiting meet Jan 6, 2009 at 3.30 pm at Hotel Mandovi (prior to the Goa Sudharop event, which you're also welcome to). Join in for a Dutch dinner -- if we can agree on a venue after the meet. RSVP (confirmations only) 9822122436 or 2409490 or f...@goa-india.org http://www.goa-world.com All About Goa & Goans Worldwide GULF-GOANS E-NEWSLETTER (since 1994) Christmas sweets as we do in Goa How do we celebrate the Christmas? Christmas is not only decorating the house, making sweets, buying new dresses / shoes, going for parties, but the celebration of coming of Jesus Christ the Lord our Saviour in the world as an Infant to save us from sins / other evil things. We have to turn away from the sins, pride, Jealousy and other evils to welcome him in our hearts and home. This is the true celebration of Christmas. How we prepared for this Christmas? At the beginning of the Advent, we cleaned ourselves spiritually by going for confessions and prepared mentally and spiritually for the coming of our Saviour Lord Jesus Christ. Two weeks ago we started decorating the house. Its takes a lot of time atleast 2 to 3 days to put the things in its place. One can feel the real joy specially the children while putting the colourful ornaments on the Christmas tree and other decorations too. You can see a complete change in the hall. O Christmas Tree! O Christmas Tree! Your decorations are of history. It is a tree of knowledge and each decoration has a deep meaning. A week later we started preparing the Christmas sweets as we do in Goa . These Goan sweets are not available in Kuwait as it takes a lot of time and hardwork, as we are normally busy with our day to day routine work. Goan Christmas sweets are unique and quite different from other Indian states and other countries too. In Goa the main Christmas sweets are neurios, vodde, kulkuls, marzipan, bebinca (the queen of Goan sweets), dodol (made out of coconut juice, rice & coconut jaggery), bathe, doce de grão (gram dal sweet), bolinhos de coco, gons (cobwebs in English), perada, mandare (Pumpkin & Rice sweet). It is a tradition; in each and every Christian house in Goa do not celebrate the Christmas season without these sweets. During Christmas season Christian folks in Goa distribute these sweets “kunswar” with their neighbours, relatives and friends as a token of love for each others. As I said above, it is very difficult to prepare the above sweets in Kuwait , but still I find time and make an attempt at every Christmas, to prepare these sweets as I feel Christmas is not enjoyable without these sweets. Besides these sweets I also make some unique and special cookies of all sort of Christmas symbols such as Christmas trees, Wreaths, Snowman, Stockings, bells, stars, rocking horse & musical notes which you can see in the below pictures. Children like to eat these colourful cookies. I also make the smallest and unique neurios which measures only 1and ½ inch which our relatives and friends love to eat. It consumes lot of time to prepare these types of neurios. You can see these neurios in the below pictures. My Grandmother used to tell me that in olden days how they were celebrating the Christmas. They used to prepare the above sweets well in advance except the neurios. After the midnight Christmas Mass, they used to come home and prepare the neurios and eat it hot with a cup of hot black tea. There was no electricity in Goan villages then. People used to make star of bamboo sticks and with different colourful fine papers and hang the stars on a tree infront of their houses with a small kerosene / oil lamp inside the star. There were no ready made stars available in the market in those days. In the evening, the Elders used to tell Children different stories of Christmas by sitting under the dim light of the hanging star in the courtyard. This used to go throughout the Christmas season. There is a lot of difference of celebrating of the Christmas during the olden times and now. BENYJANE FERNANDES KUWAIT / BENAULIM GOA Photographs, picture layout and designs by Kuwait-based photographer: Simon Dias. Special thanks to Anthony Fernandes & Lino B. Dourado, www.goa-world.com team. http://www.kodakgallery.com/PhotoView.jsp?&collid=92109546505.875537872705.1230713017757&photoid=675537872705&folderid=0&view=1&page=1&sort_order=&albumsperpage=&navfolderid=2008 Goa-World http://www.goa-world.com Gulf Goans Mailing List email: gulf-goans-subscr...@yahoogroups.com The First e-Newsletter fo
[Goanet] President Patil signs her three-fold salary hike bill
* * * * * * * * * ANNUAL GOANETTERS MEET * * * * * * * * * Goanetters in Goa and visiting meet Jan 6, 2009 at 3.30 pm at Hotel Mandovi (prior to the Goa Sudharop event, which you're also welcome to). Join in for a Dutch dinner -- if we can agree on a venue after the meet. RSVP (confirmations only) 9822122436 or 2409490 or f...@goa-india.org GULF-GOANS e-NEWSLETTER (since 1994) Presented by Ulysses Menezes, www.goa-world.com Moderated by Gaspar Almeida President Patil signs her three-fold salary hike bill New Delhi, Jan 3 (IANS) President Pratibha Devisingh Patil has given her assent to the law enabling a three-fold hike in her salary from Rs.50,000 to Rs.150,000 per month. While signing her own salary hike bill on Dec 30, Patil also assented to another law providing for Vice President Mohammad Hamid Ansari's pay to be raised from Rs.40,000 to Rs.125,000 per month. The two laws amending the salaries of president and the vice-president were notified in the government's official gazette Dec 31. Although Patil and Ansari would start getting enhanced salaries from the current month, they would be deemed to have had their pay hiked from January 2006 itself. So the president and vice president will be getting a tidy sum of Rs.3.6 million and Rs.3.06 million in arrears. The salary hike has been extended to former presidents and vice presidents as well. The President's Emoluments and Pension (Amendment) Act 2008 and the Vice President's Pension (Amendment) Act 2008 also provide for a quantum rise in their pension and other post-retirement benefits. Accordingly, former president A.P.J. Abdul Kalam will get a pension of Rs.75,000 per month instead of Rs.25,000. Similarly, former vice-president Bhairon Singh Shekhawat will get a pension of Rs.62,500 instead of Rs.20,000. As per the new law, former presidents would also get two telephones, one with Internet connectivity, and one mobile phone with national roaming facilities. As of now, the law provides for a rent-free furnished residence along with one phone and a motor car to former presidents. The new law has also raised the total number of secretarial staff and peons for the former presidents from three to five. The total emoluments for the former president's secretarial staff has also been raised from Rs.12,000 to Rs.60,000. The new laws on the pensions for former president and the vice-presidents also take care of their spouses after their death. The law provides for furnished residence, a telephone and a car besides the support of three secretarial staff to the spouse of a late president. The law has also upgraded the provision of an unfurnished house to the spouse of a late vice president to that of a fully-furnished house along with its maintenance cost to be borne by the government. The bill seeking raise of salary and pensions of the president and the vice president was passed by parliament Dec 16. IANS Goa World Goa Mog Goa SuRaj Super Goa (em Português) TGF Writers' Sketchpad www.colaco.net www.goa-world. .com/goa/ music/ - The Online Music Station for KONKANI Mahableshwar http://www.mahables hwar.com St. Mary's High School - Mt Abu, Rajasthan India http://www.abusms. com
[Goanet] 19th All India Konkani Literary Conference - 7-8 Feb 2009
* * * * * * * * * ANNUAL GOANETTERS MEET * * * * * * * * * Goanetters in Goa and visiting meet Jan 6, 2009 at 3.30 pm at Hotel Mandovi (prior to the Goa Sudharop event, which you're also welcome to). Join in for a Dutch dinner -- if we can agree on a venue after the meet. RSVP (confirmations only) 9822122436 or 2409490 or f...@goa-india.org GULF-GOANS e-NEWSLETTER (since 1994) Kelekar to open Konkani conference 5 Jan 2009, 0243 hrs IST, TNN PANAJI: Jnanpith awardee Ravindra Kelekar will inaugurate the 9th all-India Konkani Literary Conference on February 7, to be held at Kundapur in Karnataka. The conference is being organized by the All India Konkani Parishad where Karnataka chief minister Dr B S Yediyurappa is likely to be the chief guest. The conference follows close on the heels of Ravindra Kelekar bagging the prestigious Jnanpith Award. His copious writings include a novelette, the transcreation of Mahabharata in two volumes, travelogues, biographies and several collections of essays. The conference will be presided over by Ramesh Velluskar, a popular Konkani writer and poet. Velluskar has bagged several awards from Kala Academy and Konkani Bhasha Mandal. He was conferred the Sahitya Akademi Award for Savulgori, a collection of Konkani poems, in 1992. Union minister of state for labour Oscar Fernandes and home minister of Karnataka V S Acharya will be the guests of honour. Digamber Kamat, chief minister of Goa will be the chief guest at the valedictory function on February 8. R V Deshpande, former industries minister of Karnataka will be the guest of honour. President of All India Konkani Parishad and member of the Rajya Sabha, Shantaram Naik will also be present. (The Times of India) Presented by Ulysses Menezes, www.goa-world.com Moderated by Gaspar Almeida Goa World Goa Mog Goa SuRaj Super Goa (em Português) TGF Writers' Sketchpad www.colaco.net www.goa-world. .com/goa/ music/ - The Online Music Station for KONKANI Mahableshwar http://www.mahables hwar.com St. Mary's High School - Mt Abu, Rajasthan India http://www.abusms. com
[Goanet] Reaching out to Hearts - by Agnello A.S. Fernandes (Navelim/Kuwait)
* * * * * * * * * ANNUAL GOANETTERS MEET * * * * * * * * * Goanetters in Goa and visiting meet Jan 6, 2009 at 3.30 pm at Hotel Mandovi (prior to the Goa Sudharop event, which you're also welcome to). Join in for a Dutch dinner -- if we can agree on a venue after the meet. RSVP (confirmations only) 9822122436 or 2409490 or f...@goa-india.org GULF-GOANS e-NEWSLETTER (since 1994) Presented by Ulysses Menezes, www.goa-world.com Moderated by Gaspar Almeida Reaching out to Hearts... By: Agnello A.S. Fernandes (Navelim/Kuwait) Sharp increase in the number of Old Age Homes throws the cue that, now-a-days, aged parents are not taken care of but are neglected by their children in several of the low and middle-class families. For survival, they throng the Old Age Homes to spend the remaining laborious part of their lives. So pathetically placed are these aged people that, in some cases, their children admit them into such Old Age Homes and even pay money for their cremation after their demise – not willing to have even a final glimpse of their parents after their death! Yes this is strange but true! Tucked away exactly behind the cemetery of Our Lady of the Rosary Church, Navelim, hidden within its boundary walls is a little known institution called “Nazareth Home for the Aged” that renders yeoman services to aged and elderly people assisting them in leading a decent and comfortable living in their remaining years of life. My association with this institution in fact began out of coincidence. Although I grew up in the vicinity of this home, it never really dawned on me in my younger days to step in and visit the inhabitants.. It was only after my frequent visits to my mother’s grave some 6 years ago that I began to notice this building housed within 4 boundary walls, and thought of paying a visit there. Some of the Old Age Home people during the prayer session The circumstances that brought these inhabitants to this place are many and reasons too personal and shocking to discuss here. The realization is immediate, that within our lives of luxurious domain, there exists another world where people are struggling to breathe, reaching out for help although there is abundance of hope outside the walls. Some are spinsters with no immediate relatives; others are paid inmates, while few surprisingly have sons, affluently doing well but have pushed their parents here in their last dismaying days. I have sat and spent few minutes with some of them, and the experience has been so rewarding and fulfilling that a good bye smile on their face at the end of the visit says it all. The greatest irony is that they are bitter yet hold no grudge against those who led them there... Invitees being served refreshments after the Feast Mass Each one perhaps has a reason and circumstances of their own that led them to this destination and personal issues should be left at that. From my own personal assessment the nuns working for this Aged Home are doing a great service to humanity in providing these senior citizens a life of comfort and peace. Navelim Youth Centre (NYC – Kuwait), time and again has been of assistance to this institution whenever possible. Not that we have presented substantial amounts but we believe that a drop is equally important in creating an ocean. That is why NYC decided to donate part of the profits gained from our dance ‘Nite O’Roses’ to this institution and I was privileged to present the cheque coincidentally on the day which happened to be the feast of the patron saint of the institution. I was an invitee for the event, and I could notice that there indeed was a festive ambience all around as the elderly seemed a bit amused and joyful in seeing the attending invitees. The lunch after the feast mass was most touching as all the aged inhabitants cherished our company which demonstrated once again that ‘a loving touch goes a long way to heal a broken heart’. Agnello Fernandes (NYC President) handing over the cheque to Mother Superior The theme of Nite O’Roses was “Encouraging you to love unconditionally” and as I walked away from the Old Age Home to the main gate heading home, I thought there could not be another befitting ending to this event than sharing a part of our success with people whom time had almost forgotten... Goa-World.com Team adds: Indeed, "Life’s greatest things come in small packages" Read more about the writer at http://www.mail-archive.com/goanet@lists.goanet.org/msg24566.html www.indiansinkuwait.com/om16.asp http://www.amcq8.com/nyc/exec.html About the Nite O'Roses event in Kuwait - view pic
[Goanet] Last seen in Goa: The Death of Stephen Bennett
* * * * * * * * * ANNUAL GOANETTERS MEET * * * * * * * * * Goanetters in Goa and visiting meet Jan 6, 2009 at 3.30 pm at Hotel Mandovi (prior to the Goa Sudharop event, which you're also welcome to). Join in for a Dutch dinner -- if we can agree on a venue after the meet. RSVP (confirmations only) 9822122436 or 2409490 or f...@goa-india.org GULF-GOANS e-NEWSLETTER (since 1994) Presented by Ulysses Menezes, www.goa-world.com Moderated by Gaspar Almeida Last seen in Goa: The Death of Stephen Bennett The police in Goa called it suicide. But Stephen Bennett's sister believes that thugs controlled by local drugs gangs murdered her brother. David Orr reports from India on a violent crime and botched cover-up that shames a tropical paradise Monday, 5 January 2009 Stephen Bennett's sister believes that thugs controlled by local drugs gangs murdered her brother More pictures On 6 December 2006, three days after he had flown out to Goa on holiday, Stephen Bennett telephoned his mother in Cheltenham. He was in a bad state. Some men had threatened to kill him, he said. He had been abducted from his beach shack the previous night, and beaten. He had just woken up in an alleyway. He thought he had been drugged. He asked his mother to tell his two children how much he loved them and to look after his pets. The Bennett family were beside themselves with worry. On 11 December, a goatherd found his battered body hanging from a mango tree in a remote jungle village 300 miles from the tourist trail. Stephen Bennett was 40, well-travelled and had been in good spirits before leaving for India. During his final days in Goa, Stephen made a total of nine calls to his mother and friends in the UK. He made these calls from roadside phone booths. Had he had his mobile during his final hours, his life might have been saved, but it seems to have been taken from him. Though his SIM card was in his pocket when his body was found, his phone was not. When he made the distress call from the alleyway, his mother says he sounded completely disoriented. At one point, she heard him asking a passer-by where he was and being told he was in Panjim, Goa's state capital. When she suggested he go to the police, he said they had been involved in taking him from his beach hut. He had only a few rupees and a credit card in his pocket. His mother told him to use the credit card to check into a decent hotel, then to get himself on a flight home. According to his version of events in those final calls, and from what has subsequently been discovered by his family, Stephen returned to the shacks on Goa's Baga beach the next morning to collect his bag, money and passport. He had initially been staying at a hotel inland from Baga with two men from Coventry (both of whom are now believed to be back in Britain). He had first met them with one of his brothers at a football match in the UK. Stephen had been planning to go on holiday to Tenerife, but the Coventry pair had told him they were heading to India and suggested he join them for a couple of days. They said they had been there often and could fix him up with a motorbike and somewhere cheap to stay. Stephen accepted their offer and flew out to Goa, arriving on 3 December. He met them at the Skylark bar on Baga beach, as arranged, and checked into Sodders Renton Manor, the hotel where they were staying. The next day, Stephen called a friend in the UK to say that everything was going well – except for a row he had witnessed the previous evening between the Coventry men and some locals. The next morning, he found the Coventry pair had booked out early without leaving a message. Stephen also checked out, and went to the Skylark bar, expecting to see them there with their mates. But he was told they had gone. The barman arranged beach shack accommodation for him at Sunset Cottages, which were owned by his brother. Stephen moved into one of the huts that evening. "Exactly what happened next is unclear," says his sister, Amanda Bennett, from her home in Cheltenham, "but I've gained a pretty good picture from talking to local people, some of whom have been keen to help – though others have lied through their teeth. "Looking back, I realise how innocent we all were. We thought Goa was this lovely sunny place where everyone was relaxed and life was good. We thought the people there were all lovely and honest. Now we know differently." *** Goa's golden beaches have long been a magnet for budget travellers and backpackers. The sun-kissed coastline is the perfect antidote to the long European winter, and it throngs with Western tourists in December and January. Goa has other attractions,
[Goanet] Need for Eye Bank
* * * * * * * * * ANNUAL GOANETTERS MEET * * * * * * * * * Goanetters in Goa and visiting meet Jan 6, 2009 at 3.30 pm at Hotel Mandovi (prior to the Goa Sudharop event, which you're also welcome to). Join in for a Dutch dinner -- if we can agree on a venue after the meet. RSVP (confirmations only) 9822122436 or 2409490 or f...@goa-india.org Need for Eye Bank EDITORIAL Posted on 2009-01-03 GOODNESS is rare in this era of selfishness. By donating his eyes to visually impaired persons Prof Kashinath Kelekar, who was principal of the Government Polytechnic, has set an example we need to follow. More and more corneal transplant needs to be done as the list of waiting recipients is long. Perhaps then Goa's premier medical institution, GMC can step in and we need not depend on eye banks outside the state. Today vision restoration through corneal grafting is possible for blind people and so we have seen a sustained multi-pronged drive to raise awareness for eye donations and corneal transplants. Goa's key public institution, the GMC should play an important part in making this wider and popular in the state. The state government needs to modify the population criteria and prepare adequate number of trained hands to make the campaign successful. There are 202 eye banks in the country but these are mainly involved in collection and distribution of donated eyes according to Eye Bank Association. The eye department of the GMC could perform this minimum task. Prof Kelekar's desire probably would not have been fulfilled if Dr Sean D'Silva, currently settled in Vizag, was not in Goa for Christmas celebrations. And for this he had to take help from the Rotary Club of Panaji, which runs an eye bank. If the Rotary Club could be a proud owner of the tools for such responsibility, why should not the GMC? The Rotary Club has the necessary tools including the Rs 12 lakh specular microscope in spite of the fact that it was not getting enough number of cases for eye transplant. It is not that only Goa's institutions face a lack of trained personnel to carry out this responsibility; it is a countrywide problem. Yet against odds, many hospitals and voluntary organisations have been performing this great humanitarian task. According to an estimate there are over 12.5 million visually impaired individuals. Roughly 20 per cent of the world's total of the visually impaired or about three million are disabled due to defective cornea. According to the Eye Bank Association the current annual procurement of eyes for donation is around one-tenth of the total requirement. It is also a fact that many corneas that are collected go unused, as there are not sufficient numbers of corneal surgeons to transplant them. As against an estimated 500 cornea surgeons needed in India, there are only around a hundred. But it does not mean that we should not take the initiative and build up the much-needed drive. If eye donations have to catch the public imagination, a lot has to be done in terms of creating better awareness. The government should launch an awareness drive and make people realise how precious their donation is. Significantly the World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB) have declared VISION 2020 as the global initiative for the elimination of avoidable blindness, to give everyone in the world the Right to Sight. The government of Goa and the GMC could join this initiative by setting up an eye bank. Editorial in Herald / 3-Jan-2009
[Goanet] 2nd Edition of "Koslich Malis Nastana" released
2nd Edition of "Koslich Malis Nastana" released Talia Prokaxon has released the second edition of the Vasco-based Konkani writer Daniel F. de Souza's award winning book 'Koslich Malis Nastana' (Without Malice). The book containing a collection of 25 selected essays was first published in March 2007 and it created a sensation in the Konkani literary circle bagging 2 prestigious literary awards viz., Konknni Martir Floriano Vaz Puroskar 2007 instituted by Thomas Stephen Kendr Porvorim, and the Konknni Bhasa Mandal Award 2008. The first edition of the book sold like hot cakes within a few months of its release for its literary contents not only in Goa and Mumbai but in several Gulf States and the U.K. The book contains educative and thought provoking essays on topics of varied human interests. The second edition comes with 4 new additional essays as a bonus to the readers. 'Koslich Malis Nastana' is available for sale at Zito Almeida Book shop near Cine Lata Margao, Remediana Stores, Old Market Margao and Music House, Fish Market, at Mapusa. The author has 'Niyallunk' a book of couplets and Poems in Roman and Devnagri script Konkani to his credit published by Talia Prokaxon in May 2008. The author is a Freelance Journalist and can be contacted at C/3, IInd Floor, Elvira Apts., Near St. Andrew's Church, Vasco da Gama - Goa 403 802, INDIA. - Tel: + 91-832-2510714 / Mob: 9822163329 & 9420818059 Email :dannybo...@rediffmail.com
[Goanet] OBITUARY - Francisco Zacarias D'Souza (ex-KAC Kuwait/Candolim-Goa)
OBITUARY Francisco Zacarias D'Souza (ex-KAC, Kuwait/Candolim-Goa) Expired on 5th January 2009 in Candolim, Goa. Funeral Cortage will leave his residence at JJ Guest House, Bammon Vaddo, Candolim on 10th January 2009 at 9:00 a.m. to the Church of Our Lady of Good Hope, Candolim for the Eucharistic Celebration and Burial. He will be sadly missed by his wife Edwige D'Souza and Children Jessica and Jeffrey, relatives and friends. Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord. And let Perpetual Light shine upon him. May his soul rest in Peace. Source: Herald (Goa) & Arab Times (Kuwait) Goa World Gulf-Goans e-Newsletter http://www.yahoogroups.com/group/gulf-goans www.goa-world.com
[Goanet] CRYcket – Children Cricket Festival to be held on 30th Jan.
* G * O * A * N * E * T C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * ANKA SERVICES For all your Goa-based media needs - Newspapers and Electronic Media Newspaper Adverts, Press Releases, Press Conferences www.ankaservices.com kam...@ankaservices.com GULF-GOANS e-NEWSLETTER (since 1994) Presented by Ulysses Menezes, www.goa-world.com Moderated by Gaspar Almeida CRYcket – Children Cricket Festival to be held on 30th Jan. A valuable grassroot activity augers well for development of cricket in Kuwait The one day “CRYcket” tournament will be held on Friday, 30th January 2009 at the KOC Hockey Grounds, Ahmadi. The tournament is now a very popular annual family event where 22 teams play 30 softball games in two age categories while spectators, parents, relatives and well-wishers enjoy a carnival atmosphere. As per the draw conducted, 12 teams each are set to participate in the Under 12 and Under 14 divisions initially in four groups in round robin fashion leading to four winners who will clash in the playoffs. As usual two grounds will be used and the games will be played simultaneously in the senior and junior divisions. The event is hosted by the Friends of CRY Club (FOCC) - Kuwait supported by the Ahmadi Cricket and Hockey Committees. The game format will be seven overs a side with batsmen requiring to retire at the personal score of 18. Unlimited substitution will be allowed and teams have been encouraged to turn up in coloured kits to add to the picturesque Ahmadi setting. Apart from the winners' trophies, medals and certificates will be given to each player. Since 2005, CRYcket has received recognition from the Kuwait Cricket Association (KCA) as a valuable grassroots activity which augers well for the development of cricket in Kuwait and is supported by CRY. Experienced umpires will control the games assisted by official scorers. The teams will play in recognition of a much felt need among less fortunate children in the subcontinent and will carry the message of compassion towards them. They will spread awareness of the work done by CRY, an international organization, that believes that every child is entitled to basic rights of survival, protection, development and participation. To add to the spirit of celebration of childhood there will be delicious snacks and drinks available throughout the day, while drawing and essay competitions, Kid’s Corner, bingo, raffle draws and ROLO, the popular cricket spectator game will keep you excited every minute. 'Buy for CRY' a stall of used books, videos, CDs, toys and household effects will give you a quick bargain. The annual tournament was original to be held last November but due to incessant rains and weather conditions it was moved forward. A FOCC spokesperson has declared that it will be a memorable day at Ahmadi and if their slogan is anything to go by, then "Everybody Wins!". All participating teams, team coordinators are requested to contact FOCC members by email focc...@yahoo.com or visit their website www.focckwt.org Friends of CRY Club (FOCC) – Kuwait http://www.focckwt.org/essay_competition_1stprize.pdf http://www.focckwt.org/events7.html Goa World Goa Mog Goa SuRaj Super Goa (em Português) TGF Writers' Sketchpad www.colaco.net www.goa-world. .com/goa/ music/ - The Online Music Station for KONKANI Mahableshwar http://www.mahables hwar.com St. Mary's High School - Mt Abu, Rajasthan India http://www.abusms. com
[Goanet] Annual Social Gathering - Concolim Welfare Trust
* G * O * A * N * E * T C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * ANKA SERVICES For all your Goa-based media needs - Newspapers and Electronic Media Newspaper Adverts, Press Releases, Press Conferences www.ankaservices.com kam...@ankaservices.com From: Nassim Desouza To: gulf-go...@yahoogroups.com, "Goa's Pride www.goa-world.com" , "Ulysses Menezes" uly...@gmail.com Dear Cuncolkars / Goans / Wellwishers This is a Clarion call to all Cuncolkars/Well-wishers whereever you are to touch base. We are appealing for funds to ensure our Main Goals are met. The generosity of Cuncolkars/Welwishers is famed throughout Goa and Overseas and it is this generosity we are depending on. Our 3rd Annual Social Gathering of the Cuncolim Welfare Trust will be held on 7th February 2009. On this occasion, we are bringing out a Souvenir which will highlight the various aims and objectives of the Trust such as : 1) Free scholarships to deserving and needy students. 2) Sponsorships of under privileged students. 3) Providing the necessary impetus in terms of finance and expertise to the schools to improve the infrastructure. 4) Community centre with multi-facility for senior citizens, youth, etc. A perfect setting to foster community services and goodwill. 5) Organize a Dance in Cuncolim-Goa to raise funds for the Community centre. We need generous donations and advertisements and sponsorships to fulfill our aims. The Souvenir will be widely circulated through our fellow NRI villagers' and will be an excellent opportunity to showcase your products, services and messages. We are sure you will rise to the occasion. Your philanthropy will be remembered by plaques, boards, signage and photographs. So put your hand forward. Mark your calendars, the red letter day, Saturday (evening) February 07, 2009 commencing at 7.00 p.m. at "Duruelo Convent High School Lawns" (behind St Paul's Society Bldg), Bandra (W), Mumbai - 400 050. We look forward to your valuable contribution. Best regards and God Bless NASSIM DESOUZA PRESIDENT - CUNCOLIM WELFARE TRUST CUNCOLIM WELFARE TRUST (Regd. No. E. 23019) 1 Goan Co-op. Hsg. Society, 23 R.S. Navalkar Marg, Mumbai - 400 002.
[Goanet] Mangalorean Roopa Bhakta Heads Mapusa Municipal Council in Goa
* G * O * A * N * E * T C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * ANKA SERVICES For all your Goa-based media needs - Newspapers and Electronic Media Newspaper Adverts, Press Releases, Press Conferences www.ankaservices.com kam...@ankaservices.com Mangalorean Roopa Bhakta Heads Mapusa Municipal Council in Goa Daijiworld Media Network - Mangalore (SP) Mapusa, Jan 8: Roopa Bhakta, a Mangalorean by origin, has been chosen as the president of Mapusa Municipality in Goa. Roopa, daughter of the late K Gopalakrishna Pai, who was the managing partner of New Chitra Talkies here, is settled in Goa since the last about 25 years. Her husband Gurudat Bhakta hails from Kumble and runs business concern in Goa. Roopa, who is an active Congress worker, has functioned as the treasurer of Goa Pradesh Congress Committee and the president of north Goa Womens' Congress in the past. She has emerged as the first person of Mangalore origin to rise to this coveted post in Goa. Roopa has taken over the post from the outgoing president who resigned and as such, her remaining term is only about 23 months. Incidentally, Gurudat Bhakta has been elected as the Rotary Governor of Goa for the year 2009-10. Roopa got elected as an independent candidate, in the 15-member Mapusa Municipal Council. The council has members from the Congress, BJP, JD(S) and independents. She defeated Chitra Munerkar by bagging eight votes as against the seven polled by her opponent. www.daijiworld.com (LBD)
[Goanet] SON'VARACHIM SUNGTTAM: Vontt Lagim, Kalliz Pois
* G * O * A * N * E * T C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * ANKA SERVICES For all your Goa-based media needs - Newspapers and Electronic Media Newspaper Adverts, Press Releases, Press Conferences www.ankaservices.com kam...@ankaservices.com GULF-GOANS e-NEWSLETTER (since 1994) Presented by Ulysses Menezes, www.goa-world.com Moderated by Gaspar Almeida Son'varachim Sungttam: Vontt Lagim, Kalliz Pois! () SON'VARACHIM SUNGTTAM: Vontt Lagim, Kalliz Pois Jose Salvador Fernandes Dezembr 20 ani 21, 2008 Moddganvchea Ravindra Bhovonachea Pai Tiatrist Joao Agostinho Fernandes vosreant, Poilem Konknni (Romi Lipi) Sahitya ani Sonvskruti Sommelon zalem. Dalgado Konknni Akademin (DKA) ghoddun haddlolem Sommelon Konknniche Romi Lipintlem itihasik Sommelon mhonnchem poddta. Hem Sommelon ghoddun haddlam mhunn, Romi lipichi sabar toreni seva korpeamni ani mogeamni khuxalkayeche svas soddle. Punn thoddeank, hem Sommelon ustuream gelem. Hea Sommelona uprant 'net'-avelean DKA-chea hea Sommelon vixim khubxeo gozali, khubxea zannamni boroileo. Hea gozalim modem, halinch Goanet-acher mhaka ek UGTI CHITT vachunk mell'li. He Chittint tannem Sommelonachea Mukhel Ulovpeachea ulovpacher apleak dista te porim khubxe 'comments' ani proxn manddleat. Hi chitt borovpi asa Mumboint vosti korun aslolo Konknniche Romi lipintlea masikancho sompadpi. Herank amontronnam dhaddlolim tantum he sompadpeak-ui amontronn aslem. Punn te UGTI CHITT-int to survatechea dusrea 'paragraph'-ant oxem mhonnta, "Hanv Mumboint aslolean, mhojean hea sommelonak hajir zavpak xoklem na." Te chittichi hi voll vachli tednam, monant mhoje mhakach hanvem mhonnlem, Konknni mon'xachi hich doxea! Vontt lagim, Kalliz Pois! DKA-chem Poilem Konknni (Romi Lipi) Sahitya ani Sonvskruti Sommelon asa mhunn Sommelonachea adlea disak jahir zavnk na. 2008 Otubrachea xevottak jahir zalolem. Mhonnche, unnech dedd mhoino adim hea Sommelonachi khobor Gõychea potrancher uzvadda ailoli. Gõychim khobram-potram Mumboint legit vikrek melltat mhonntoch, Mumboi aslolea "kirkol Konknni (Romi lipi) sevok"-ank hea Sommelonachi adinch khobor asli. Ani tantuntlea tantum, Konknniche Romi lipintlea masikanchea sompadpea(n)k tor hi khobor nond ghevpa sarki! Xevttim Konknniche Romi lipintlem Poilem Sommelon nhoi tem? Ta(n)ka(m) ti koxi chukom ieta? Ani Sommelonak ievpachem mhunn koxem chukom (vo chukom?) ieta? Punn xevottak to sompadpi tea Sommelonak pavloch na. Karonn, tacheach utramn sangtolo zalear, "Hanv Mumboint aslolean, mhojean hea sommelonak hajir zavpak xoklem na." Konknniche Romi lipintlea masikanchem sompadpiponn cholovpi he sompadpean hache poilim, Konknni mollar Konknni mon'xacho koso ekvott zavnk zai, sangatan Konknnichi koxi-kat seva korunk zai, Konknni mollar koslea-i nimitan koxe sohokar diit fuddem vochun zai, Konknni mollar amchi fuddli dixa koxi tharavnk zai oxe aplea ogrlekhantlean ani her borovpantlean (Romintlean Devnagoricho legit prochar kelo) khub boroilem. Punn xevttim teach aplea utrank khoreponnachem rup divnk to unno poddlo. "Padricho sermanv khuim uniek nhoi" oxi Konknnintlean ek mhonn'nni asa. Ani hi mhonn'nni Konknniche Romi lipintlea hea sompadpea soit anik ami khubxea zannamni khori tharailea. Amkam Konknnicho mog asa mhunn thavo korunk ami vhoddlem-vhoddlem boroitanv, ruchi vixexonnam (adjectives) ghalun upxomam uzvaddaitanv.. punn hench borovp, ulovp, upxomam svota chalint ghalpacho vell pavta tednam amche kodde soglle torechim justifications-am astat. Fattlea mhoineant zalolea Poilea Konknni (Romi Lipi) Sahitya ani Sonvskruti Sommelonachea nimitan Konknni mon'xam zagrutai korche khatir DKA-n thodde ganv vinchun thoimsor zagrutayecheo karyavolleo ghoddun haddpachem tharailem. Tantuntlo ek ganv Valpoi aslo. Konknniche Romi lipichea "mogan lastolea" Peddnne talukentlea ekleak te karyavollik 'observer' mhunn hajir zavnk hanvem sanglem. Tannem mhaka kitem zap divchi? "Valpoi mhaka 60 kilomitor pois poddta mure" Aiz khorea orthan amkam Konknnichea mollar konnachi-i goroz asa zalear, Konknni khatir tollmollin vavurtoleanchi! Apnnak Konknni (Romi lipiche) kirkoll sevok mhonntoleamni aplim ulovpam, borovpam promannikponnan kornneamni bodlun dakovpeanchi. Aiz Konknni (Romi lipiche) chollvollek ogrlekhancho ani borovpancho xinvor keloch mhunn zaina. Konknnichea mollar oxem-toxem zavnk ani korunk zai mhonnit ogrlekh ani borovpam borovp hem sompem kam nhoi, (ghoddie UGTI CHITT borovp sompem kam' zait) punn tech Konknni khatir promannikponnan vavrop hem tea poros-ui kottin kam'.
[Goanet] Goa runs risk of losing JNNURM funds
* G * O * A * N * E * T C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * ANKA SERVICES For all your Goa-based media needs - Newspapers and Electronic Media Newspaper Adverts, Press Releases, Press Conferences www.ankaservices.com kam...@ankaservices.com GULF-GOANS e-NEWSLETTER (since 1994) Presented by Ulysses Menezes, www.goa-world.com Moderated by Gaspar Almeida Goa runs risk of losing JNNURM funds 9 Jan 2009, 1941 hrs IST, Raju Nayak, TNN PANAJI: Bumbling CCP officials and city fathers may have ensured the loss of at least Rs 300 crore the capital city was to receive from the Centre under Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission (JNNURM). And in the process, the city has also lost out on the development that could have taken place. Although the Prime Minister announced Panaji's inclusion in the central scheme in December 2005, the city has not received a single penny so far as lethargic CCP officials submitted detailed project reports only as late as November 13 last year. Now, it is feared that because of this delay the funds may not be sanctioned within the remaining few months of this financial year too. "The projects could not be sanctioned by the central urban development ministry purely because of the apathy of the corporation. Even after constant and repeated requests by the state government, CCP did not respond," said a top official of the government. CCP has also not adhered to guidelines required under the scheme. Nandkumar Kamat, member of state level steering committee on the scheme, was scathing in his comments. "Goa is one of the most inefficient states in India when it comes to timely and judicious utilization of centrally sponsored schemes." Panaji could have got more than Rs 300-500 crore if CCP had its priorities right and projects ready, he said. Ironically, Panaji is India's 52nd richest town (among 2,500 census towns and cities) in terms of total bank deposits but it does not have a master plan for its development, Kamat said. Though the exact amount for the scheme is not earmarked by the Centre, the funds are released on a first-come-first-served basis on detailed projects reports submitted by the states. The scheme has a provision for disbursing grants to upgrade the infrastructure of 63 selected cities. According to JNNURM guidelines, CCP was directed to prepare detailed projects reports (DPR) on May 29, 2007 and submit them to the Goa State Urban Development Agency (GSUDA) to be placed before the state-level steering committee for onward submission to the Centre for sanction of grants. "However, CCP took more than eight months to issue work orders for preparation of DPRs. It was finally done on January 23, 2008," informed sources said. They added that CCP without consulting the nodal agencyGSUDAgot a slum development project approved under _Basic Services for Urban Poor (BSUP)' from the Central Sanctioning and Monitoring Committee on February 27, 2008 although this slum project was being opposed by NGOs since it was meant for migrants who stay in shanties. "While the experts on the committee were looking at important projects like storm water disposal and the St Inez nallah, the city fathers were only eyeing vote banks," commented a member of the committee. As per JNNURM guidelines, CCP has to place the DPR before the elected council. After its approval it goes to GSUDA and finally to the state-level steering committee. "This procedure was not followed due to delay in submission of DPR by the CCP before the financial year 2007-08," sources said. Senior officials said that despite CCP's apathy, the state government wanted to accord post-facto approval for the DPR and wrote to the local body on April 25, 2008 in this regard. Reminders were sent on May 5, May 28 and June 5 requesting CCP to submit the council resolution on DPR. However, CCP on June 10, 2008 forwarded the council resolution and a copy of form I and XIV of the property bearing survey No. 108 on which the rehabilitation of slum dwellers was to be implemented under BSUP. Admitting the delay, Panaji mayor Tony Rodrigues blamed the commissioner's office. "Except for one, (CCP had seen four commissioners in the intervening period), all the other commissioners were lethargic and did not take any initiative to prepare the development plans in accordance with the scheme," he said. He also blamed the government for not deciding an early date for the meeting of the steering committee. Sources informed that CCP as late as November 13, 2008 submitted three projectse-governance, heritag
[Goanet] "Goenchim Kirnnam" tops Ponda mando festival
* G * O * A * N * E * T C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * ANKA SERVICES For all your Goa-based media needs - Newspapers and Electronic Media Newspaper Adverts, Press Releases, Press Conferences www.ankaservices.com kam...@ankaservices.com GULF-GOANS e-NEWSLETTER (since 1994) Presented by Ulysses Menezes, www.goa-world.com Moderated by Gaspar Almeida "Goenchim Kirnnam" tops Ponda mando festival NT NETWORK www.navhindtimes.com PANAJI - "Goenchim Kirnnam" won the `Mando Award' at the 1st All Goa Mando festival organised by Ponda Cultural Association, Ponda in collaboration with the department of Art and Culture, govt of Goa recently at Rajiv Gandhi Kala Mandir, Ponda. The group was lead by Prof Cosma Fernandes. Goenchim Kirnnam won the first place in original mando, first place for traditional mando, first place for music and first place for lyrics besides 'Mando Award'. Fr Olavo Caiado won the first prize for lyrics and also for music. Goenchim Kirnnam, the winners of the first all Goa Mando festival were awarded a cash prize with trophy and certificate for original mando and cash prize with a trophy and certificate for traditional mando besides a cash prize for lyrics and music with trophies and certificates. The prizes were awarded at the hands of Mr Ravi Naik who was the chief guest for the concluding ceremony of the festival. The troupe presented a mando entitled `Fuddle jinnent ravtelim tuka' in original category composed by Fr Olavo Caiado while in traditional category t hey presented a traditional mando, 'Kalliz tukach re bhettoilem' whose lyrics were written by Tomazinho Cardozo. The participants of the winning team includes Prof Cosma Fernandes (leader), Olavo Caiado, Atasha D?souza, Fr Peter Simn Mascarenhas, Glenis Mendonca, Ramna Mendonca, Rashmi Menezes, Qeenie Fernandes, Domingos Soares, Luis Fernandes Mollet D'sa, Selvin Braganza and Fr Damaciano Carvalho. The detail result of the 1st all Goa Mando festival is as follows In the original mando (seniors) the first place was bagged by Goenchim Kirnnam while the other two places were bagged by Firgojecho Sad, Merces and Nuvemchi Mannkam Motiam. Goenchim Kirnnam also bagged first place in traditional mando (seniors) while Harmonizers Chorus, Utorda bagged second place. The third place went to Firgojecho Sad, Merces. In the children's category, first place was bagged by Firgojecho Sad, Merces while second and third places were bagged by Nuvemchi Mannkam Motiam, and Svadik Nad, Merces respectively. Consolation prize was given to Bhurgeancho Nad, Merces. For lyrics, first prize was bagged by Fr Olavo Caiado (Goenchim Kirnnam), second prize by Fr Nevil Gracias (Harmonizers Chorus, Utorda) and third Prize by Inacio Palmeiro (Nuvemchi Mannkam Motiam). Fr Olavo Caiado (Goenchim Kirnnam) bagged first prize in music category while second prize went to Inacio Palmeiro (Nuvemchi Mannkam Motiam). The judges for the competition were Fr Bernad Cotta, Mr Franisco Noronha and Mr Cruz Fernandes. President of Ponda cultural association, Mr Francis Fernandes proposed the vote of thanks. Related links: http://www.navhindtimes.com/story.php?story=2008122120 http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Goa/Goenchim_Kirnnam_bags_Mando_award/articleshow/3961629.cms http://www.navhindtimes.com/story.php?story=200901112 Goa World Goa Mog Goa SuRaj Super Goa (em Português) TGF Writers' Sketchpad www.colaco.net www.goa-world. .com/goa/ music/ - The Online Music Station for KONKANI Mahableshwar http://www.mahables hwar.com St. Mary's High School - Mt Abu, Rajasthan India http://www.abusms. com
[Goanet] FOREFRONT to entertain at SUMMER QUEEN 2007 in Kuwait
http://www.GOANET.org This month's Goanet operations sponsored by an Anonymous Donor FOREFRONT to entertain at SUMMER QUEEN 2007 Goa has not been the same in the world of music ever since a breed of connoisseurs took to the forefront in 1991. And any Goan in his musical sense would oblige the advent and adventure of the maestros of music. Yes, we're talking about none other than the 'Forefront phenomenon' striking a new chord in Goan music and entertainment. And Seby, Lester, Savio, Melvin, Sancho and Agatha will entertain you at the SUMMER QUEEN 2007 to be held at the Ramada Hotel, Kuwait on 3rd May 2007. Also featuring in the 'Summer Queen 2007' programme is Mumbai's SHYlite and Goa's compere - SONIA SHIRSAT. For more details, The highlight of the event is crowning of the Summer Queen 2007. For more details contact: (965) 7469271, 6618406, 9384029, 6535677, 9276629, 6825879 or email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Don't get soaked. Take a quick peak at the forecast with the Yahoo! Search weather shortcut. http://tools.search.yahoo.com/shortcuts/#loc_weather
�Kumsar�� a unique Konkani audio CD to be released
http://www.GOANET.org This month's Goanet operations sponsored by an Anonymous Donor ÂKumsar a unique Konkani audio CD to be released Simon Dias (Navelim-Kuwait) will release his second Konkani musical album entitled "KUMSAR" during the staging of 75th show of Anil-OlgaÂs drama ÂMunis Tum on Friday 13th April 2007 at Hawalli A.C. Auditorium. The album produced by Walt-Simon Productions [copyrights © Simon Dias] promises to be a unique masterpiece. It features songs on varied subjects sung by leading artistes from Goa and Kuwait: Prince Jacob, Roma, Young Chico, Menino Mario, Junior Chico, Juju, Franky (Jr. Trio Fame), Elcy Cabral, Stephanie, Simon & Olinda Dias have rendered their voices to rhythmic tunes. Simon Dias first Konkani CD album ÂONATH released in 2002 was a remarkable success. Check: http://gaspercrasto.tripod.com/id14.html To book your copy now, call Simon Dias at 7827670 or email [EMAIL PROTECTED] or http://www.yahoogroups.com/group/gulf-goans/ Goa-World.Com Team joins Kala Mogui Kuwait to wish Simon Dias all the very best. Keep the Konkani flag flying high. http://www.goa-world.com/goa/about_goa http://www.daijiworld.com/news/default.asp?city=goa http://www.fullerlife.in/Goenchoulo/goencho_ulo_jan_07.pdf http://www.beth-beth-lehem.org Don't be flakey. Get Yahoo! Mail for Mobile and always stay connected to friends.http://mobile.yahoo.com/mail
Julio Cardoso awarded �Athlete of the Year�
http://www.GOANET.org This month's Goanet operations sponsored by an Anonymous Donor Julio Cardoso awarded ÂAthlete of the Year Kuwait: G.O.A Maroons player Julio Cardoso  a popular player on the football field and one of the most prominent personalities among Goans in Kuwait was awarded ÂAthlete of the Year by Cultural Recreational Club of Chinchinim (CRC Chinchinim) at the 9-a-side finals of the 15th Edition of CRC football tournament held at Soor Grounds on 30th March 2007. The distinguished award for Indian sportsmen in Kuwait is given away for a player for absolute and outstanding contribution and achievements in sports. Speaking after the prize distribution function CRC President Bosco Leitao reiterated that "the award recognizes and appreciates players who have excelled in the sports field". Julio Cardoso has been a complete footballer and a disciplinarian. He had started his football way back in 1977 as a goalkeeper with Friends Club at a young age of 19 years. Thereafter, he went on to play for top clubs of Kuwait like Salcete United, Incredible XI, and United Goans before joining the famous G.O.A Maroons in 1994 with whom he is still going strong. A registered player with Kuwait Indian Football Federation (KIFF), Julio has also worked towards promotion of the game as an organizer with G.O.A Maroons and also assisted KIFF in officiating matches and coaching referees. During his peak form he was considered one of the best goalkeepers in Kuwait especially during his years with Friends Club and early years with GOA Maroons. In recent years though, the multitalented footballer is seen playing upfront more often than guarding the goal. Julio has represented Kuwait in KIFF Selection that toured Bahrain in 1987 and played for KIFF against visiting Kerala in Kuwait in 1989. He also captained Kuwait Goans team sponsored by Goan Welfare Society (GWS) at the Overseas World Cup Tournament held in Goa in 2001. In a career spanning nearly 30 years of soccer in Kuwait Julio has won a total of 8 "Man of the Match" awards in KIFF organized tournaments. The dynamic personality, also considered a good referee said that Âthis award encourages me to use my experience in promoting the sport in Kuwait to a larger extent. Julio's advice to young footballers: ÂYoungster should try to develop their skills all the time. DonÂt let praises expand your ego, seek advice from senior players and respect the referees. It is also important to be aware of injuries, as careers of many young footballers are cut short due to gratuitous and unattended injuries. According to our www.goa-world.com archives, this 'Athlete of the Year' award was initiated in 1994 by Anselmo Furtado, ex-President of CRCC & KIFF. Following is the list of CRCC's 'Athlete of the Year' award winners: 1. Alcantra Barretto (Navelim Youth Centre)  1994-1995 2. Francis Machado (CRC Chinchinim) - 1996 3. V.K.Vohra (ex-President of KIFF) - 1997 4. Inacio Faleiro (ex-President of KIFF) - 1998 5. Tony Coutinho ( GOA Maroons) - 1999 6. Judas Fernandes (CRC Chinchinim) - 2000 7. Cajetan Godinho (Veterans XI)  2001 8. Joseph Salema (United Goans Centre) - 2002 9. Sarto Baptista (United Friends Club) - 2003 10. Gasper Crasto (Navelim Youth Centre) - 2004 11. Gajendra Pillay ( GOA Maroons) - 2005 12. Tony Dias (ex-President KIFF & Santos FC) - 2006 13. Julio Cardoso ( GOA Maroons)  2007 Fact File: Julio Cardoso Date of birth 8th April Place of birth Galgibaga, Canacona, Goa Education St. Anthony's Monte de Guirim  Goa 1977 ~ 1985 Friends Club  Salmiya 1986 ~ 1988 New Goans Overseas Association 1989 ~ 1990 Salcete United 1991 Incredible XI 1992-1993 United Goans Centre 1994 until now (14 years) G.O.A. Maroons. Other Activities: Elected Vice President - Goan Welfare Society (GWS) Elected General Secretary - Goan Overseas Association Events Coordinator and Master Compere. Employment Administration & Quality Assurance Manager for Easa Husain Al-Yousifi & Sons Co. (Panasonic) - Kuwait Links: http://gaspersworld.tripod.com/ http://www.goa-world.com Report & Records by: Gaspar Almeida, ex-Vice President, KIFF. & Moderator/Associate, Gulf-Goans e-Newsletter (since 1994) www.goa-world.com Additional input by: CRC Chinchinim. Special thanks to: Gasper Crasto, Gen. Secretary, Navelim Youth Centre & www.goa-world.com Team. http://www.goa-world.com/goa/about_goa http://www.daijiworld.com/news/default.asp?city=goa http://www.fullerlife.in/Goenchoulo/goencho_ulo_jan_07.pdf http://www.beth-beth-lehem.org We won't tell. Get more on shows you hate to love
[Goanet] Young Goans Club, Bahrain - Easter Celebrations
http://www.GOANET.org This month's Goanet operations sponsored by an Anonymous Donor Young Goans Club, Bahrain - Easter Celebrations The Young Goans Club (YGC) will hold its Easter celebrations for members and their children at the Atlas Hotel on April 15 from 8. 0 p.m onwards.Members are requested to register their children below 12 years with the club offfice by Thursday. The newly elected committee under the presidentship of Francis Correia will be formally introduced to the members during the celebrations. The night will also feature a sing-a-song session by the very talented local based Konkani stage artistes. The committee has planned to make this event a memorable one for the outgoing President Andrew Fernandes, who will be leaving the island shortly. Mr. Fernandes has been at the forefront of the club affairs for several years and is a highly respected member of the Goan Community. The programme will be compered by G R Crasto. For more details on this event please contact Francis Correia on 39659539 or email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.goa-world.com/goa/about_goa http://www.daijiworld.com/news/default.asp?city=goa http://www.fullerlife.in/Goenchoulo/goencho_ulo_jan_07.pdf http://www.beth-beth-lehem.org No need to miss a message. Get email on-the-go with Yahoo! Mail for Mobile. Get started. http://mobile.yahoo.com/mail
�Kumsar� � a unique Konkani audio CD
http://www.GOANET.org This month's Goanet operations sponsored by an Anonymous Donor ÂKumsar  a unique Konkani audio CD Simon Dias (Navelim-Kuwait) released his second Konkani musical album entitled "KUMSAR" during the staging of 75th show of Anil-OlgaÂs drama ÂMunis Tum on Friday 13th April 2007 at Hawalli A.C. Auditorium, Kuwait in the hands of visiting artiste, Junior Chico. The album produced by Walt-Simon Productions [copyrights © Simon Dias] promises to be a unique masterpiece. It features songs on varied subjects sung by leading artistes from Goa and Kuwait: Prince Jacob, Roma, Young Chico, Menino Mario, Junior Chico, Juju, Franky (Jr. Trio Fame), Elcy Cabral, Stephanie, Simon & Olinda Dias have rendered their voices to rhythmic tunes. Simon Dias first Konkani CD album ÂONATH released in 2002 was a remarkable success. Check: http://gaspercrasto.tripod.com/id14.html To book your copy now, call Simon Dias at 7827670 or email [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Goa-World.Com Team congratulates Simon Dias. http://www.goa-world.com/goa/about_goa http://www.daijiworld.com/news/default.asp?city=goa http://www.fullerlife.in/Goenchoulo/goencho_ulo_jan_07.pdf http://www.beth-beth-lehem.org __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
[Goanet] Candolim administrator misusing office? (Herald Reporter)
http://www.GOANET.org This month's Goanet operations sponsored by an Anonymous Donor Candolim administrator misusing office?Panel complains of harassment to members BY HERALD REPORTER PANJIM, APRIL 15 The panel contesting against Calangute MLA Agnelo Fernandes who is the Candolim administrator has complained of misuse of official machinery and harassment to its members. Electricity is disconnected in two of our contestants houses while threatening calls and demolition warnings are raining on them. They are paying the cost of contesting against Agnelo Fernandes, Sachin Kurtikar, who heads the panel, told reporters during a press conference. Citing an instance, Kurtikar narrated how administrator with alleged connivance of talathi and secretary managed to harass Sushma Naik to get her OBC certificate, mandatory to file the nomination form. We managed to complete all the formalities only 15 minutes before the deadline. It is only after Block Development Officer (BDO) was forced to intervene that the certificate was issued, Kurtikar said while distributing the copies of the complaint filed with BDO. We are just waiting for the election to get over for the safety of our panel members and their family, Kurtikar, a young leader from Candolim, stated. He said that their main plank for the election is anti-Agnelo Fernandes and anti-corruption. Administrator is using all possible government machinery to harass rivals. Electricity department engineers are hand in gloves in his act, he alleged. Kurtikar said that Candolim village, which attracts huge chunk of tourists is turning shabbier every passing day. Garbage is littered on the panchayat boundary... There is no cleanliness and people fear to approach administrator, he said. - Forwarded by www.goa-world.com http://www.goa-world.com/goa/about_goa http://www.daijiworld.com/news/default.asp?city=goa http://www.fullerlife.in/Goenchoulo/goencho_ulo_jan_07.pdf http://www.beth-beth-lehem.org __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
[Goanet] Condolences - Ulhas Buyao
http://www.GOANET.org This month's Goanet operations sponsored by an Anonymous Donor Condolences - Ulhas Buyao The President, Managing Committee and Members of Kuwait-Goa Tiatristanchi Sonvstha (KGTS) condoles the sad demise of the legendary Konkani stage singer and artiste Ulhas Buyão. We pray to the Almighty to grant his soul eternal rest and may God give the strength and courage to his family to bear this irreparable loss. Mario Carneiro (Katty) President Kuwait-Goa Tiatristanchi Sonvstha (KGTS) Kuwait [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.goa-world.com/goa/about_goa http://www.daijiworld.com/news/default.asp?city=goa http://www.fullerlife.in/Goenchoulo/goencho_ulo_jan_07.pdf http://www.beth-beth-lehem.org - Ahhh...imagining that irresistible "new car" smell? Check outnew cars at Yahoo! Autos. -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/attachments/20070416/8b5712ef/attachment.html
[Goanet] Warm welcome to Brasinho Soares
http://www.GOANET.org This month's Goanet operations sponsored by an Anonymous Donor Warm welcome to Brasinho Soares Kuwait-Goa Tiatristanchi Sonvstha (KGTS) committee members accorded a warm welcome to Brasinho Soares (Kalapurkar) at the Kuwait International Airport on Monday, April 16th, 2007 evening. Brasinho Soares is specially flown to Kuwait to release his Konkani book "KONKNNI OPARINCHO JHELO" (GARLAND OF KONKANI SAYINGS) as part of the 115th anniversary celebrations of Tiatr which coincides with KGTS Fifth Anniversary. A Holy Mass at 6.30 p.m. at the Holy Family Cathedral Church, followed by celebrations and the "KONKNNI OPARINCHO JHELO" book release will be held today evening (April 17th) at 7.30 p.m. at Village Inn Restaurant, Kuwait City. It is also interesting to note that today (April 17th) that Kala Academy Goa is also celebrating the Tiatr Day and Brasinho Soares (Kalapurkar) is among the seven senior tiatr artistes who will be felicitated at the hands of the vice chairman of the Kala Academy Goa for their lifelong contribution to the Konkani tiatr stage. Related news items as published in Gulf-Goans e-Newsletter http://groups.yahoo.com/group/gulf-goans/message/13306 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/gulf-goans/message/13289 WWW.GOA-WORLD.COM KEEPING YOU INFORMED, MUCH AHEAD OF OTHERS! Promoting Tiatr & Tiatrists since 1994 ! http://www.goa-world.com/goa/about_goa http://www.daijiworld.com/news/default.asp?city=goa http://www.fullerlife.in/Goenchoulo/goencho_ulo_jan_07.pdf http://www.beth-beth-lehem.org __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
[Goanet] Cardinal Ivan Dias appointed special papal envoy
http://www.GOANET.org This month's Goanet operations sponsored by an Anonymous Donor The Holy Father has written a letter to Cardinal Ivan Dias, prefect of the Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples, appointing him as special papal envoy to the closing celebrations for the centenary of the evangelization of northern Ghana, due to be held in Navrongo on April 23. The mission accompanying the cardinal will be made up of Msgr. Roger Aboteyuure of the diocese of Navrongo-Bolgatanga, and Fr. Francis Bomamsam M. Afr., provincial superior in Ghana and Nigeria of the Missionaries of Africa. VIS - Vatican Information Service. - Forwarded by www.goa-world.com http://www.goa-world.com/goa/about_goa http://www.daijiworld.com/news/default.asp?city=goa http://www.fullerlife.in/Goenchoulo/goencho_ulo_jan_07.pdf http://www.beth-beth-lehem.org __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
State Condoles Ulhas Buyao�s Demise
http://www.GOANET.org This month's Goanet operations sponsored by an Anonymous Donor State Condoles Ulhas BuyaoÂs Demise Herald Condolence messages poured in from all over the State condoling the death of noted Konkani singer Ulhas Buyao, who expired on Monday (9th April 2007). Condoling the death of Buyao, chief minister Pratapsingh Rane in his message said that the Konkani songs of Buyao were very popular and many of them created awareness on Goan identity. Further, Rane stated that the contribution of Buyao in the field of art and culture and social field is noteworthy. Deeply mourning the sad and untimely demise of Buyao, art and culture minister Digambar Kamat stated that with the death of Buyao the State had lost a great Konkani singer and musician. His contribution to Goan music and Konkani stage was simply outstanding. His songs like ÂChanyache Rati, ÂManglurachya Xharant and ÂHanv Baba Nauro would be remembered by the people for years together, Kamat said in a press release. Kamat further stated, "The void would remain void in the hearts of all Goan music lovers and artistes. On behalf of government and all the artistes of Goa, I extend heartfelt sympathies to the members of his bereaved family. May his soul rest in peace." Condoling BuyaoÂs demise the Goa Pradesh Congress Committee has said that in his death, Goa had lost an artist-activist who has made significant contribution to Konkani theatre and music. Ulhas served Goa in a special way by organizing a cultural troupe to spread awareness among the people about the need to preserve distinct identity of Goa during the Opinion Poll. He along with the young artistes and singers successfully organized the propaganda of Shahir Amar Sheikhs, Kala Pathak, which advocated masses of Goa with Maharashtra. The committee has expressed grief at the death of Buyao and sent condolences to his bereaved family. A meeting held under the chairmanship of GPCC President Ravi Naik at Congress Bhavan, passed a condolence resolution, states a press release. http://www.daijiworld.com/news/news_disp.asp?n_id=32481&n_tit=State+Condoles+Ulhas+Buyao%92s+Demise http://www.goa-world.com/goa/about_goa http://www.daijiworld.com/news/default.asp?city=goa http://www.fullerlife.in/Goenchoulo/goencho_ulo_jan_07.pdf http://www.beth-beth-lehem.org __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
[Goanet] And Now the Countdown: Churchill to Quit on May 9
http://www.GOANET.org This month's Goanet operations sponsored by an Anonymous Donor And Now the Countdown: Churchill to Quit on May 9 >From Sanjay Borkar in Margao for Daijiworld Media Network - Goa (MB) Margao, Apr 19: South Goa's Lok Sabha member Churchill Alemao would quit the Congress Party on May 9, a day after the notification of Assembly election gets issued on May 8. "I dont want the assembly election along with Lok Sabha election in the state on same date, It will create a confusion. For this reason I had waited for the proper time, which will come on May 9, Alemao told Daijiworld correspondent soon after the assembly elections on June 2 were declared. Over the last several months, Alemao has been criticizing Congress on various issues. He did not lose any chance to vent his anger and expose the party leaders. Alemao always said that the main reason to rebel within the party was that Congress had failed to serve the Goans, but instead had served themselves. He had also alleged that the Congress government benefited not a single poor person. Mopa Airport, the script issue, six-lane Express Highway and PDS scheme were the main issues he had placed with the party, but party always sidelined his issues, as he said always at the time of meetings held in several places of South Goa. Alemao had played vital role to topple the BJP govt. in the state, but after regretted saying that BJP was good than Congress. He has also thrown a challenge to ensure the defeat of the Congress candidate from South Goa in this forthcoming election. Although he lambasted CCongress on several occasions, no action has been taken on him by party High Command as yet. All India Congress committee secretary Mabel Rebello on Sunday April 15 evening had hinted that action would be taken against him, but before they would take any step towards it, Alemao would quit. Alemao will now contest from the Navelim constituency on the ticket of "Save Goa Front", a new party formed by him, against the Congress leader and education minister Luizinho Faliero. - Forwarded by www.goa-world.com http://www.goa-world.com/goa/about_goa http://www.daijiworld.com/news/default.asp?city=goa http://www.fullerlife.in/Goenchoulo/goencho_ulo_jan_07.pdf http://www.beth-beth-lehem.org __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com --- CONVENTION OF THE GOAN DIASPORA FROM GOA INTO THE WORLD Lisbon, Portugal June 15-17, 2007 Details at: http://www.goacom.org/casa-de-goa/noticias.html ---
[Goanet] Congratulations to Gaspar Almeida
http://www.GOANET.org This month's Goanet operations sponsored by an Anonymous Donor > A collection of congratulatory messages > Forwarding for info to all. > Remmie Re: CONGRATULATIONS! Hi Gaspar, Congratulations for being re-elected as the General Secretary of the Goan Welfare Society (GWS). Our prayers and our good wishes go to all the new committee as well. Tony/Filu Cordeiro Saligao-Bardez-Goa Hi Gasper, It goes like this ALL ARE CALLED BUT FEW ARE CHOSEN. You deserve it. It proves your sincerety and honesty towards the community. Take care and my support to you at all times. CONGRATULATIONS AND ALL THE BEST. Best rgds, Simon D'Silva President - Goan Welfare Association (Qatar) Congratulations Gasper being elected Un-Opposed as GWS General Secretary Dear Gasper, Congratulations for being re-elected General Secretary of Goan Welfare Society - Kuwait. Keep up the good work and all the best. Norman Noronha & fly Navelim-Kuwait Congratulations Jacinto Noronha <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: From: "Jacinto Noronha" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Congratulations Date: Sun, 22 Apr 2007 10:31:40 + Hi Gasper, Congratulations to you for getting elected unopposed as a Gen. Secretary of Goan Welfare Society. Best Regards Jacinto Noronha (Kuwait) RE: Congratulations Gasperji on being elected Un-Opposed as GWS General Secretary Glad to know that Gasper Almeida is once again elected un-opposed as the General Secretary of the Goan Welfare Society, Kuwait . Hearty Congratulations and Continue your good work for the Goan Cause. From: GR Crasto/Bahrain Hi Gasper, I was told and I just read on the net too that you have been elected 11th time unopposed as Gen Secretary for the Goan Welfare Society (GWS). On behalf of NYC Kuwait and of course from my personal level please accept our congratulations and best wishes. We at NYC reaffirm our support in anything you would venture to do in the interest of Goa and Goans be it in Kuwait or around the Globe. I am presently in out of Kuwait on a business travel until week. With my best Regards Agnello A S Fernandes President Navelim Youth Centre - Kuwait http://www.nycq8.com CONGRATULATIONS.. MR. GASPER ALMEIDA ON BEING ELECTED UN-OPPOSED FOR 11TH TIME AS GWS (GOAN WELFARE SOCIETY - KUWAIT) GENERAL SECRETARY MAY THE ALMIGHTY GOD GIVES YOU GOOD HEALTH AND PROSPERITY TO SAVE THE GWS FALLING PREY TO THE SNARE OF ENEMIES. KEEP IT UP AND LET THE FLAG FLY HIGH.. TUMCHO MOGAL, SANTANA PIEDADE AFONSO (SPA) & FLY. KUWAIT. [EMAIL PROTECTED] __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com --- CONVENTION OF THE GOAN DIASPORA FROM GOA INTO THE WORLD Lisbon, Portugal June 15-17, 2007 Details at: http://www.goacom.org/casa-de-goa/noticias.html ---
Churchill rejects �belated� offer from Congress
http://www.GOANET.org This month's Goanet operations sponsored by an Anonymous Donor Churchill rejects Âbelated offer from Congress NT Staff Reporter Panaji, April 23 Mr Churchill Alemao, the South Goa Member of Parliament and rebel Congress leader, today turned down the latest offer for the reconciliation made by the Congress high command. Mr Alemao told ÂThe Navhind Times that he met senior Congress leader and the Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister, Mr Priya Ranjan Das Munshi today and held discussion on the latest offer made to him by the Congress leadership. The South Goa MP further said that he told the senior central Congress leader that the offer made to him was belated and that he had already decided to sever his ties with the Congress party and join the Save Goa Front. Meanwhile, sources in the Congress party have said that the party high command had given an option to Mr Alemao to either contest the assembly election, given his desire to play active role in state politics, either from Fatorda constituency or Cortalim, which he rejected. __ Related news: Congress likely to re-nominate sitting MLAs NT Staff Reporter Panaji, April 23 The pradesh election committee of the Congress party, which met here today, has short-listed the names of the party nominees in all the 40 constituencies to contest the June 2 general elections to the state assembly. However, in the case of an alliance with the Nationalist Congress Party, the party is expected to withhold the names of its nominees and allow the NCP to put up its nominees. According to highly placed sources in the party, the names of all the sitting MLAs and ministers have been cleared for re-nomination, but wherever there were more than one aspirant the name of a second person has also been recommended as a standby. The list cleared by the PEC, however, does not include the name of Mayem MLA, Mr Harish Zantye, who has opted out of electoral race. All the 10 members of the PEC, Mr Ravi Naik, Mr Pratapsing Rane, Luizinho Faleiro, attended the meeting. Mr Siddharth Patel, the all-India Congress committee secretary, was also present. The sources said that in Mormugao and Cuncolim constituencies three names, including that of sitting MLAs, have been recommended. In most of the other constituencies the PEC has pruned the list of aspirants to just three, added the sources. The PEC has recommended six names from Fatorda constituency from where chiefs of three frontal organisation of the Congress party have sought the party nomination, said the sources adding that three names each have been shortlisted in Panaji and Mapusa. The sources further disclosed that party nominees in Pale, Bicholim, Mayem and Valpoi have also been finalised though a second name has been added to the list of selected candidates in these constituencies to meet exigencies. The PEC chairman, Mr Ravi Naik would now carry the list to the party headquarters, and the central election committee would clear it at its meeting on April 30. The AICC president, Ms Sonia Gandhi would accord the final approval to the list of party nominees before May 8, the date on which filing of nominations begins. Mr Patel will leave for Delhi tomorrow Meanwhile, the AICC general secretary in-charge of Goa desk, Ms Margaret Alva has said that the party manifesto, the draft of which has been sent to the high command for approval, is expected to be finalised in next few days. Ms Alva is expected to come to Goa with the list of approved party nominees. She also said that the Congress observers from Centre would come to Goa after the strategies for the party campaign etc were finalised at the central level. __ - Forwarded by www.goa-world.com http://www.goa-world.com/goa/about_goa http://www.daijiworld.com/news/default.asp?city=goa http://www.fullerlife.in/Goenchoulo/goencho_ulo_jan_07.pdf http://www.beth-beth-lehem.org - Ahhh...imagining that irresistible "new car" smell? Check outnew cars at Yahoo! Autos. -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/attachments/20070423/9ed49bd1/attachment.html --- CONVENTION OF THE GOAN DIASPORA FROM GOA INTO THE WORLD Lisbon, Portugal June 15-17, 2007 Details at: http://www.goacom.org/casa-de-goa/noticias.html ---
[Goanet] SONIA SHIRSAT to compere SUMMER QUEEN 2007 event
http://www.GOANET.org This month's Goanet operations sponsored by an Anonymous Donor SONIA SHIRSAT to compere SUMMER QUEEN 2007 event Sonia Shirsat, although a Law Professor, has made her mark in the Goan scene of music. She has been featured twice on "Contacto Goa" on the RTP international channel and declared the greatest "Fadista" of all times in the country. Sonia Shirsat has rendered her voice to over a dozen albums in Goa in English and Konkani, and has performed in France, Thailand, Hawaii, South Korea, Nepal and Portugal. Apart from singing she has also hosted various events like "Goa Food Festival", "National Convention JCI India" at Indore, "Silver Jubilee of SESA GOA", and "India Night" at the International Convention of JCI in Seoul. Sonia Shirsat will host the SUMMER QUEEN 2007 in Kuwait on May 3rd, 2007 at Ramada Hotel with Goa's "Forefront" and Mumbai's "Shylite". The show organised by Goan Cultural Centre-Kuwait. The highight of the event is crowning of the 'Summer Queen 2007" who will way away with prizes galore and an air ticket. Summer Queen contestants dress code: Gowns. The event is sponsored by Air India, Jet Airways, MTC Vodafone, Caesars Travels, Hotel Ramada, Sri Lankan Airlines, Indian Airlines, etc. For details, email: goanculturalcentrek [EMAIL PROTECTED] com or contact Mob: (+965) 6825879, 6535677, 7469271, 6618406, 9234029, 9276629. GOAN CULTURAL CENTRE-KUWAIT - the organization that presented to you the 1st Goan Cultural & Food Festival with Kepemchim Kirnnam and Goa's King of Mimicry 'Sheikh Amir' in November 2006 patronized by Goa's Department of Arts & Culture. GOAN CULTURAL CENTRE (Established in 1990) P.O. Box 1175, Hawally 32012 Kuwait Tel/Fax: (965) 2414446 Email: goanculturalcentrek [EMAIL PROTECTED] com Goenkaranchem Diaz, Goenchi Poromporik Sonskrutai. Promoting Goan Cultural Arts ,Heritage & Artistes. __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com --- CONVENTION OF THE GOAN DIASPORA FROM GOA INTO THE WORLD Lisbon, Portugal June 15-17, 2007 Details at: http://www.goacom.org/casa-de-goa/noticias.html ---
[Goanet] * A tribute to late Jacinto Vaz - Charlie Chaplin of Konkani Stage *
http://www.GOANET.org This month's Goanet operations sponsored by an Anonymous Donor From: Eddie Verdes <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: Apr 30, 2007 12:32 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] *A tribute to late Jacinto Vaz - Charlie Chaplin of Konkani Stage* The late Jacinto Vaz popularly known as Charlie Chaplin of the Konkani Stage was the First Tiatrist to receive the Goa State Cultural Award for the year 1979-80. Born in Mandur, Ilhas Goa, on 27th April 1918, Jacinto did his schooling in Goa and Bombay. He used to take part in singing competitions in the School. Although he started his career as a serious artist he ultimately acted in comedy roles, comedy which was in his blood. Jacinto Vaz has acted in 1000's of Konkani tiatrs all over Goa as well as Bombay and has won several awards including "Cine Times" and "Gulab" awards. He also acted in few Konkani films. Jacinto Vaz is best remembered for his 3 famous songs: 'Akashwani', 'Bombay Deko' and 'Dont worry be Happy'. After his song 'Akashwani' All India Radio had stopped playing his songs for some time. In this song he came on stage with his face tucked in cardboard box (radio) and then he would switch on the radio and imitate the songs, Akashwani broadcasted, mostly the news and the songs..ending with: ah ah ah ah ah ah oxem zata magir fugdi galo go... baba zala gho. Jacinto Vaz's first audio cassette 'Goemcho Avaz' was produced with the help of his son Tony Vaz. Songs in this cassette are: Rodtam hospitalan, Morn, Bangde Jelache, Saude, Goemkaranchi sutka, and Bombay Deko. Jacinto Vaz is the only tiatrist, who made me laugh, I have not seen any other Tiatrist whose comedy can be compared to the Great Comedian 'Jacinto Vaz' Today 30th April is the death Anniversary of Jacinto Vaz. I am not sure exaclty which year he passed away but I think it was in 1993. Kala Academy of Goa which celebrated the 100 years of Tiatr on 17th April 1992, had a valedictory function in Aprill 1993 to honour the works of Konkani tiatrists, C.Alvares. Jacinto Vaz, M.Boyer, Remmie Colaco, Shalini, Prem Kumar, Antonette Mendes, Alfred Rose, Fidelis Fernandes, Alex Fernandes, Ophelia and Philomena Braz. Jacinto Vaz could not attend the show as he was sick and his wife Mary received the award on his behalf. I think he passed away in the same month & year (1993). Below are the words of the song, sung by Jose Rod - "Jacinto Vaz" which is a tribute to the great Konkani comedian and artiste. May his soul rest in Peace. Edward Verdes Dandeavaddo - Chinchinim Salcette Goa. Jacinto Vaz Lyrics and song by Jose Rod Konkani palkacho Charlie Chaplin, mhunntlear sogott tuca vollkotalo, Veg vegle toreche soungam korun, lokak ansoitalo, Bhurgechponnim khorea mogan, konkani palkak tunvem vengoilolo, Azunui palkar tuji goroz amkam, sodlear khoim mevtolo. Jacint vaz, tujem naum aikot tor, tiatr pollounk lok ietalo daum marun, Tiatr pollenarank divirtir kele, bori comedy korun, Abrilache 30 tarker somplo, boro comedian ithisan dovrun, Tunvem ansoilolo lok tuca aiz roddta, dolle dukhamani bhorun. Ekonxim voixim (1980) vorsa state awards ghetlo tujea athan, Kala Academyn , CineTimes, Gulab awards jikoi kedo tuca maan Khorench hem ek Devachem dennem, comedy rigon asli tujea rogtan Sodlear amkam anik meuchonam, giraslo darun mornan. Composor, comedian, tiatr boroupi, chearui konxeacheani tuje tiatr zalele, Abi tum log bombay deko, kantaran pixe kelele, Dont worry be happy ho cant tuzo, sang Goemcar koxe visortole, Once more talleo marun palkar tuca, koxe apoitole. Tiatrachim xembor vorsam zalim, thoddeank pollounk tem noxib asonk na Kala Academin inamam dilelem, gheunk tum ieunk na Ghorkarnin tuzo inam ghetlo, bolake pasot tujean ieunk zaunk na Toslim xembor vorsam rochtelea Bapan tuca kiteak favo keli na. Konkani palkak jivit bhettoilem, lokak ansoile pott futtomsor Konnachean tuka visronk zaumchem nam, Goeamkar zannat tuzo valor Goemcarache navan magtam, Saiba Jacint Vazak gopant dhor Charlie Chaplin nimmo adeus tuca, Saiba taka sorg favo kor. - Lyrics & Text forwarded by Eddie Verdes. http://www.goa-world.com/goa/tiatr&tiatrist/ To order your copy, email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] or [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.goa-world.com/goa/about_goa http://www.daijiworld.com/news/default.asp?city=goa http://www.fullerlife.in/Goenchoulo/goencho_ulo_jan_07.pdf http://www.beth-beth-lehem.org - Ahhh...imagining that irresistible "new car" smell? Check outnew cars at Yahoo! Autos. -- next part --
[Goanet] Goan Cultural Centre-Kuwait to release 'DOMNIC's GOA' at Summer Queen 2007
http://www.GOANET.org This month's Goanet operations sponsored by an Anonymous Donor Goan Cultural Centre-Kuwait to release 'DOMNIC's GOA' at Summer Queen 2007 The Executive President of the Goan Cultural Centre-Kuwait and the Organizing Committee are happy to inform all Goans and Literature Lovers that the official release of "Domnic's Goa - A nostalgic romp through a bygone era" book in Kuwait will be held during the crowning ceremony of 'Summer Queen 2007" on Thursday, 3rd May 2007 at Hotel Ramada, Regaie-Kuwait. The author, Domnic Fernandes, a popular writer on Gulf-Goans e-Newsletter of www.goa-world.com and other internet media, hails from Anjuna, Goa and lives in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia. The articles in the book are personal experiences of the author which paint a wider picture of far-reaching social change taking place in Goa over a half-century. Published by Cecil Pinto on behalf of Abbe Faria Productions and printed at Sneha Arts, Panjim, Goa, the book carries 'Foreword' by Placido P. D'Souza, Former Indian Ambassador. Goan Cultural Centre-Kuwait, last year, had released Canada-based Silviano Barbosa's English novel "The Sixth Night" at the first Goan Cultural & Food Festival. The tradition continues in promoting Goan authors, publications and artistes! To order your copy now, email [EMAIL PROTECTED] or contact the author via email [EMAIL PROTECTED] Related News (courtesy: Kuwaitsamachar.com) SONIA SHIRSAT to compere SUMMER QUEEN 2007 Sonia Shirsat, although a Law Professor, has made her mark in the Goan scene of music. She has been featured twice on "Contacto Goa" on the RTP international channel and declared the greatest "Fadista" of all times in the country. Sonia Shirsat has rendered her voice to over a dozen albums in Goa in English and Konkani, and has performed in France , Thailand , Hawaii , South Korea , Nepal and Portugal . Apart from singing she has also hosted various events like "Goa Food Festival", "National Convention JCI India" at Indore , "Silver Jubilee of SESA GOA", and " India Night" at the International Convention of JCI in Seoul. Sonia Shirsat will host the SUMMER QUEEN 2007 in Kuwait on May 3rd, 2007 at Ramada Hotel with Goa 's "Forefront" and Mumbai's "Shylite". The show organised by Goan Cultural Centre-Kuwait. The highight of the event is crowning of the 'Summer Queen 2007" who will way away with prizes galore and an air ticket. Summer Queen contestants dress code: Gowns. For details, email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] or contact Mob: (+965) 6825879, 6535677, 7469271, 6618406, 9234029, 9276629. - Forwarded by www.goa-world.com http://www.goa-world.com/goa/about_goa http://www.daijiworld.com/news/default.asp?city=goa http://www.fullerlife.in/Goenchoulo/goencho_ulo_jan_07.pdf http://www.beth-beth-lehem.org __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com --- CONVENTION OF THE GOAN DIASPORA FROM GOA INTO THE WORLD Lisbon, Portugal June 15-17, 2007 Details at: http://www.goacom.org/casa-de-goa/noticias.html ---
[Goanet] Kuwait-born Fr Francis Fernandes (47) Dies in Road Accident in USA
WWW.GOANET.ORG ** C O M M U N I T Y ** A N N O U N C E M E N T Goa Sudharop to Release Goan Seniors E-book May 8, 2007 at 5:30pm at Hotel Mandovi, Panaji, Goa www.goasudharop.org Kuwait-born Fr Francis Fernandes (47) Dies in Road Accident in USA Media Release Kuwait, May 5: Fr Francis Fernandes, the first Kuwait-born priest died in a tragic car accident on Wednesday May 2 in Texas (USA). Fr Francis served in the Vicariate Apostolic of Kuwait since his ordination on December 3, 1995. He was the first priest to be born and ordained in Kuwait. Fr. Francis will be lovingly remembered by his parishioners in Kuwait, for his kindness and great sense of humour. On Saturday May 5 at 6.30 pm a mass will be held at the Holy Family Cathedral, Kuwait City, for the repose of his soul. About Fr Francis: Fr Francis was born in Ahmadi, Kuwait, on January 30, 1962. Though his ancestral home was in Colva in Goa, his parents were employed in KOC at the time of his birth. He completed his studies in Mumbai (erstwhile Bombay) and Goa, India, and returned to Kuwait in 1981. He then worked in the private sector in various capacities. Having heeded the call to serve Christ and His Church, Fr Francis left Kuwait in December 1986 to join the Seminary and begin his formation for the priesthood. For one year he did his Regency and served at the Sacred Heart Church, Burdwan in West Bengal, India as a seminarian, being in charge of the Boys Boarding School and other responsibilities in the church. This enabled him to get a fore-taste of the work involved as a future priest. Fr. Francis began his formal formation for the priesthood and from June 1988 he did his Minor Seminary formation for two years at St John Mary Vianney Seminary in Barasat, West Bengal until May 1990. In June the same year he began his Philosophical Studies at Morning Star College, Barrackpore, for two years until May, 1992. In June 1992 he began his Theological studies at St Pius College, Goregaon, Mumbai, India and completed the same in October 1995. Fr Francis was ordained a Deacon to the priesthood by Bishop Ferdinand J Fonseca, the Auxiliary Bishop of Mumbai on March 30, 1995 at St Pius Seminary, Mumbai, India. This was followed by his ordination to the priesthood at the Holy Family Cathedral in Kuwait on December 3, 1995 by Bishop Francis Micallef of Kuwait. Following his ordination, Fr Francis left Kuwait to pursue his higher studies in Canon Law on June 19, 1998. He completed his Masters in Canon Law in March 2000, under the Urbaniana University of Rome, who have given their faculties to St Peter's Pontifical Institute, Bangalore, India. He then began practicing at the Metropolitan Tribunal of the Archdiocese of Mumbai before returning to Kuwait. Fr Francis will be lovingly remembered by his parishioners in Kuwait, for his kindness and wonderful sense of humour. May his soul rest in peace. http://www.daijiworld.com/news/news_disp.asp?n_id=33087&n_tit=Kuwait%2Dborn%20Fr%20Francis%20Fernandes%20%2847%29%20Dies%20in%20Road%20Accident%20in%20USA - Forwarded by www.goa-world.com http://www.goa-world.com/goa/about_goa http://www.daijiworld.com/news/default.asp?city=goa http://www.fullerlife.in/Goenchoulo/goencho_ulo_jan_07.pdf http://www.beth-beth-lehem.org - Bored stiff? Loosen up... Download and play hundreds of games for free on Yahoo! Games. -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/attachments/20070505/c15c74ee/attachment.html --- CONVENTION OF THE GOAN DIASPORA FROM GOA INTO THE WORLD Lisbon, Portugal June 15-17, 2007 Details at: http://www.goacom.org/casa-de-goa/noticias.html ---
[Goanet] A Memorial Mass for the repose of Fr. Francis Fernandes' soul on 5th May, 2007 (totday)
WWW.GOANET.ORG ** C O M M U N I T Y ** A N N O U N C E M E N T Goa Sudharop to Release Goan Seniors E-book May 8, 2007 at 5:30pm at Hotel Mandovi, Panaji, Goa www.goasudharop.org Fr. Francis Fernandes BORN: 30-1-1962 DIED: 2-5-2007 With deep regret we announce the demise of Fr. Francis Fernandes in a tragic accident on 2nd May, 2007, in Corpus Christi, Texas. Fr. Francis served in the Vicariate Apostolic of Kuwait since his ordination on 3rd December, 1995. He was notably the first Priest to be born and ordained in Kuwait. Fr. Francis will be lovingly remembered by his parishioners in Kuwait, for his kindness and great sense of humour. \u003cbr\>A Memorial Mass for the repose of his soul will be held on Saturday, 5th May, 2007, at 6:30 p.m. at the Holy Family Cathedral. The Bishop, Clergy, Religious and faithful convey their heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved family. \u003c/div\>\n\u003cdiv\>\n\u003cp style\u003d\"text-align:center\" align\u003d\"center\"\>\u003cb\>\u003cfont face\u003d\"Arial\" color\u003d\"black\" size\u003d\"1\"\>\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-weight:bold;font-size:8.5pt;color:black;font-family:Arial\"\>Eternal rest grant unto his soul, O Lord, and let perpetual \u003cbr\>light shine upon him. May his soul rest in peace.\u003c/span\>\u003c/font\>\u003c/b\>\u003cfont face\u003d\"Arial\" color\u003d\"black\" size\u003d\"1\"\>\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size:8.5pt;color:black;font-family:Arial\"\>\u003cbr\>\u003cbr\>\u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.catholic-church.org/kuwait/fr_francis.htm\"; target\u003d\"_blank\" onclick\u003d\"return top.js.OpenExtLink(window,event,this)\"\>\u003cfont face\u003d\"Times New Roman\" color\u003d\"black\" size\u003d\"3\"\>\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size:12pt;color:black\"\>Biography of Fr. Francis Fernandes\u003c/span\>\u003c/font\>\u003c/a\>\u003cbr\>\u003cimg height\u003d\"3\" src\u003d\"?attid\u003d0.4&disp\u003demb&view\u003datt&th\u003d1125b065b3b99c39\" width\u003d\"5\" border\u003d\"0\"\> \u003c/span\>\u003c/font\>\u003c/p\>\n\u003cfont face\u003d\"Footlight MT Light\" size\u003d\"3\"\>\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size:12pt\"\>\u003c/span\>\u003c/font\> \u003cbr\>\n\u003ctable cellspacing\u003d\"0\" cellpadding\u003d\"0\" border\u003d\"0\"\>\n\u003ctbody\>\n\u003ctr\>\n\u003ctd style\u003d\"padding-right:0in;padding-left:0in;padding-bottom:0in;padding-top:0in\" valign\u003d\"top\"\>\n\u003cspan\>\u003cb\>\u003cu\>\u003cfont face\u003d\"Arial\" color\u003d\"#5a012c\" size\u003d\"4\"\>\u003cspan lang\u003d\"ES\" style\u003d\"font-size:13.5pt\"\>Rev. Fr. Francis Xavier Fernandes\u003c/span\>\u003c/font\>\u003c/u\>\u003c/b\>\u003c/span\>\u003cfont face\u003d\"Arial\" color\u003d\"black\" size\u003d\"1\"\>\u003cspan lang\u003d\"ES\" style\u003d\"font-size:9pt;color:black;font-family:Arial\"\> \u003c/span\>\u003c/font\>\u003cbr\>\u003c/td\>\u003c/tr\>\u003c/tbody\>\u003c/table\>\n\u003cfont face\u003d\"Arial\" color\u003d\"black\" size\u003d\"1\"\>\u003cspan lang\u003d\"ES\" style\u003d\"font-size:9pt;color:black;font-family:Arial\"\>\u003cbr\>\u003c/span\>\u003c/font\>\u003cb\>\u003cfont face\u003d\"Arial\" color\u003d\"black\" size\u003d\"1\"\>\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-weight:bold;font-size:9pt;color:black;font-family:Arial\"\>"Thou art a priest for ever, after the order of Melchiz'edek." \u003c/span\>\u003c/font\>\u003c/b\>\u003cfont face\u003d\"Arial\" color\u003d\"black\" size\u003d\"1\"\>\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size:9pt;color:black;font-family:Arial\"\>",1] ); //--> A Memorial Mass for the repose of his soul will be held on Saturday, 5th May, 2007, at 6:30 p.m. at the Holy Family Cathedral. The Bishop, Clergy, Religious and faithful convey their heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved family. Eternal rest grant unto his soul, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May his soul rest in peace. Biography of Fr. Francis Fernandes Rev. Fr. Francis Xavier Fernandes Rev. Fr. Francis Xavier Fernandes "Thou art a priest for ever, after the order of Melchiz'edek." -- Hebrews 5:6 . Birth Date : 30 January, 1962 Ordained Priest : 3 December, 1995 Joined V.O.K : 15 November, 1995 Deceased : 2 May, 2007 Fr. Francis was born in Ahmadi, Kuwait, his parents being employees at KOC then. His ancestral home is in Colva, Goa, India. He completed his studies in Bombay and Goa, India, and returned to Kuwait in 1981. He then worked in the private sector in various capacities. Having heeded the call to serve Christ and His Church, Fr. Francis left Kuwait in December 1986 to join the Seminary and begin his formation to the Priesthood. F
[Goanet] RUTH FERNANDES CROWNED SUMMER QUEEN 2007
--- CONVENTION OF THE GOAN DIASPORA FROM GOA INTO THE WORLD Lisbon, Portugal June 15-17, 2007 Details at: http://www.goacom.org/casa-de-goa/noticias.html --- RUTH FERNANDES CROWNED SUMMER QUEEN 2007 The Summer Queen 2007 event with Goas premiere music band Forefront and Mumbais dynamic music group SHYlite with Sharmila Diaz, Steve and Stephen was attended by 499 guests at the Ramada Hotel Thursday evening. True to the Goan spirit and hospitality, the organizers, Goan Cultural Centre-Kuwait, left no stone unturned to make it a memorable event. Its a first time to have all musicians as well as the compere Sonia Shirsat to be flown in directly from India. The events sponsor Mughal Mahal and co-sponsors Payal Gold & Diamonds, with the events official carrier and co-sponsor Air India, Srilankan Airlines, Kempinski Juliaa Hotel & Resort, Future Communications (Nokia), Indian Airlines, Emirates Spring Resorts, MTC-Vodafone, UAE Exchange Centre, Royal Goan Beach Club (Goa), Radisson SAS Hotel, Oasis Hotel, Oriental Restaurant, Ramada Hotel among other business houses and trading enterprises showered prizes galore. The contestants from 8 different nationalities participated with Indians taking the first three spots in a show of wit, talent and poise. The judges had a hard time to decide the winner as one after another round showed the talented contestants ability to display their best attributes. Conchita Cardozo, ably assisting the host Sonia Shirsat, took the crowd to glorious heights. Kuwaits musicians took keen interest to attend and listen to the visiting bands including Aggie (Stepping Stones), Roney (Deep Impact), Elias (Soul Shakers) and Merwyn Pereira (compere). The sound system was excellently coordinated by Salvador Rebello of the Scorpians fame together with Brian, Arvil and William. The reception control was ably handled by Zelito Cardoz, Agostinho Leitao, Ravi Chodankar and Jose Marcus Rodrigues. The competition rounds were professionally coordinated upto the minute details. Ruth Fernandes was crowned the Summer Queen 2007 by Qatar-based Goan Welfare Association President, Simon DSilva, who was among the host of invited guests and patrons specially flown in for the event. The first runners up spot was claimed by Fiona Noronha when Dastani Nasir announced her name and placed the crown. The second runners-up position went to Joyce Fernandes of NBK, when Carrie Santos offered her the floral bouquet and crown. The judges were: Sandra Dastani, Sharmila Diaz, Agnello Fernandes, and Muriel Alphonso. The Guest of honour: Man Mohan Singh, Head of Consular Section, Embassy of India-Kuwait, specially deputed by The Ambassador, enjoyed the evening with his spouse. A Memento to honour the visiting troupes at the hand of the chief guest was bestowed on Sharmila Diaz (SHYlite), compere Sonia Shirsat, and Seby Pinto (Forefront). Earlier the Executive President of Goan Cultural Centre-Kuwait welcomed the guests. Alexander Fernandes (Colva), Agnello Fernandes (NYC), Victor Fernandes (TEC), Luis Cardoz (KHK), Lawry Pinto (YRC), Muriel Alphonso (IWL) were some of the top senior representatives among the Goan/Mangalorean community who patronized the event. The release of Domnics Goa a book by the Goan author Domnic PF Fernandes was done at the hands of Carmo Santos in the presence of the chief guest. Earlier, Simon DSilva inaugurated the colourful Souvenir which was distributed to the guests. Goas Chief Minister, Minister for Industries & Education and Minister of Arts & Culture congratulated the organizers, Goan Cultural Centre-Kuwait, for their efforts to promote Goan culture and heritage and encouraging the Goan musicians and artistes to perform in Kuwait. You are a prime example of the saying that you can take a Goan out of Goa but you cannot take Goa out of the Goan, a message from Minister Luizinho Faleiro, sums the event. Bollywood celebrity and well known established TV actor and anchor Aman Verma (co-host of Indian Idol on Sony Entertainment Television and host of Zee TVs Zee Cinestars) graced the occasion by his presence together with visitors from Mumbai. Aman Verma soon turned out to be a great attraction to the young and old alike. In total 34 spot prizes ranging from diamonds to electronic items as well as a weeks free stay at Goa were collected the winners. Three attractive prizes went to the Novelty Session. Forefront and SHYlite kept the crowd glued to the floor until the wee hours of the morning. A sumptuous dinner laid down by the chefs of Hotel Ramada was enjoyed by all to the hearts content. A special prize for the Best Smile went to Abh Daliya as well as prizes for Best Costume, etc. Sonia Shirsats compereing was excellent, lively and it was her first time performance in Kuwait. As a fado singer (Portuguese medleys) Sonia,
[Goanet] OBITUARY - CAROL COELHO (Kuwait/Divar-Goa)
--- CONVENTION OF THE GOAN DIASPORA FROM GOA INTO THE WORLD Lisbon, Portugal June 15-17, 2007 Details at: http://www.goacom.org/casa-de-goa/noticias.html --- OBITUARY CAROL COELHO Born: 14-03-1958 Died: 21-05-2007 Beloved wife of Cosme Coelho, Mother of Crystal & Creighton. Daughter/Daughter-in-law of Mrs. Piedade & Late Joaquim Fernandes, Late Caetano & Filomena Coelho. Sister/Sister-in-law of Maryanne/Assumption, Reena/Simon, Nicholas (Pepe), Bela, June/Manuel, Lynette/Bosco, Severine/Pascoal. Today, Thursday, 24-05-2007, there will be Requiem Mass at Holy Family Cathedral, Kuwait City, at 7:15 p.m. for the soul of late Carol Coelho. Friends, relatives, and well-wishers are requested to accept this as the only intimation. We, the family of late Carol Coelho, convey our appreciation and thanks for our relatives, neighbours, friends and all who called on us, consoled us and sent messages of sympathy. However, we regret our inability to thank each one personally. (Arab Times/24-05-2007) Be a better Heartthrob. Get better relationship answers from someone who knows. Yahoo! Answers - Check it out. http://answers.yahoo.com/dir/?link=list&sid=396545433 --- Goanet recommends, and is proud to be associated with, 'Domnic's Goa' - A nostalgic romp through a bygone era. This book is the perfect gift for any Goan, or anyone wanting to understand Goa. Distributed locally by Broadway, near Caculo Island, Panjim & internationally by OtherIndiaBookStore.Com. For trade enquiries contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] ---
[Goanet] Mapusa-based Manohar Parrikar wins Panjim seat once again !!!
--- CONVENTION OF THE GOAN DIASPORA FROM GOA INTO THE WORLD Lisbon, Portugal June 15-17, 2007 Details at: http://www.casadegoa.org --- http://www.goa-world.com| | Contact Us | Links www.goa-world.com/expressions/ GULF-GOANS E-NEWSLETTER SINCE 1994 http://www.yahoogroups.com/group/gulf-goans/ Former Goa chief minister Manohar Parrikar has won the Panaji Assembly seat by defeating Congress candidate Dinar Tarcar by 1,444 votes. BJP nominee and sitting MLA Vijay Pai Khot has won the Canacona Assembly seat by defeating Congress candidate Sanjay Bhandekar by 226 votes. But former BJP state president Rajendra Arlekar has lost to NCP candidate Jose Philip in the Vasco Da Gama seat. Congress minister Digambar Kamat has won the Margao seat by defeating BJP candidate Sharmad Pai Raiturkar by 2,186 votes. Congress is leading in southern constituencies of Loutolim, Velim and St Andre assembly constituency. Sitting MLA and BJP spokesperson Laxmikant Parsekar is leading in Mandrem. The BJP is also leading in Mormugao while independent candidate Anil Salgaonkar is leading in Sanvordem. Number game In all, 202 candidates, including 49 independents, are in the fray for election, which was held on June 2. The main battle is between the ruling Congress-NCP coalition, led by Pratapsinh Rane and the BJP opposition led by chief ministerial candidate Manohar Parrikar. The BJP is contesting for the highest 33 seats, followed by its rival Congress 32, the oldest Maharashtrawadi Gomantak Party-26, Save Goa Front (SGF)-17. Also, JD(S) and UGDP-11 each, Shiv Sena-7, Nationalist Congress Party-6, Communist Party of India (CPI)-3, CPI(Marxist)-1, RPI(A)-4, GSP-1, and Independents-50. Political tangle Ahead of the vote count, leaders of ruling Congress and main opposition BJP claimed they will form the next government in the state. ''We will get a simple majority and wrest power from Congress,'' former Chief Minister and senior BJP leader Manohar Parrikar said. Asked to specify the number of seats he expected BJP to win, Parrikar said, ''We will win at least 21 seats''. Parrikar had earlier stated that his party would prefer to sit in Opposition if it fails to get a clear-cut majority. Senior Congress party leader and MP Shantaram Naik said his party would get a 'comfortable majority' and retain power. ''Initially, we projected that Congress would garner around 30 seats but that figure has come down in the backdrop of smaller parties managing to split votes,'' he added. If there is a hung assembly, it is smaller parties which will become king makers and this time when it comes to allies, the BJP may have the edge. The top kingmaker this time is Churchill Alemao, who left the Congress to form the Save Goa Front. And then there is United Goan Democratic party, which again may win one or two seats. (Source: NDTV) - Forwarded by Gaspar Almeida, www.goa-world.com - You heard it first here! Live Konkani Music at http://www.live365.com/cgi-bin/directory.cgi?autostart=konkani www.goa-world.com/goa/music/ Visit Goa's favourite website THE GOAN FORUM http://www.colaco.net http://www.yahoogroups.com/group/goa-goans/ Also browse: http://www.daijiworld.com/news/default.asp?city=goa http://www.fullerlife.in/Goenchoulo/goencho_ulo_jan_07.pdf http://www.beth-beth-lehem.org Goa World Goa Mog Goa SuRaj Super Goa (em Português) TGF Writers' Sketchpad ABOUT GULF-GOANS e-NEWSLETTER This first of its kind Gulf-Goans e-newsletter archived at www.yahoogroups.com/group/gulf-goans is dedicated to Goans around the Globe and is moderated/edited by Gaspar Almeida (since 1994) and presented by Ulysses Menezes, owner of http://www.goa-world.com website. Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] "DOMNIC's GOA" To get your copy email [EMAIL PROTECTED] CREATING HISTORY! The First Konkani-E-Cinema by T-BUSH - Release in Kuwait on 10 August 2007 From the Director/Producer of the Award Winning English Film "THE LETTER" - Sick sense of humor? Visit Yahoo! TV's Comedy with an Edge to see what's on, when. -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/attachments/20070604/b2f18c60/attachment.html --- Goanet recommends, and is proud to be associated with, 'Domnic's Goa' - A nostalgic romp through a bygone era. This book is the perfect gift for any Goan, or anyone wanting to understand Goa. Distributed locally by Broadway, near Caculo Island, Panjim & internationally by OtherIndiaBookStore.Com. For trade enquiries contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] ---
[Goanet] Kuwait Goan Association crowned J.P. Memorial KIFF League Champions 2006-07
WWW.GOANET.ORG *** A N N O U N C E M E N T Launching Goanet-sports - Dedicated to Sports in Goa and Goans in Sports Get your free subscription at: http://lists.goanet.org/listinfo.cgi/goanet-sports-goanet.org Kuwait Goan Association crowned J.P. Memorial KIFF League Champions -by Gasper Crasto Siemens-sponsored Kuwait Goan Association (KGA) under the presidentship of Salvador Dias (Curtorim) won the prestigious J.P. DMello Memorial Rolling Trophy - K.I.F.F League 2006-07 organized by Kuwait Indian Football Federation (KIFF) for the first time defeating Kerala Challengers 2- 1 in the final played at Soor Grounds, Kuwait City . The K.I.F.F League, perhaps the only 11-aside league among expatriate Indians is played throughout the season. Eligible Indian players mostly from Goa, Kerala, Bangalore , Madras , Mangalore and Bombay are seen in action every year. This year, the league featured 16 registered teams. The final played between the two top teams in the league Kuwait Goan Association (KGA) and Kerala Challengers was organized in high spirits by the KIFF Managing Committee. Although the match was played in scorching temperatures near to 50°C , it attracted sufficient number of spectators. Youngsters rule the game Youngsters rule the game as was seen in the finals. Kuwait Goans young Andre Dias, Zelito Cardoz and Christo Colaco were pick of the players who shunned off heat and tackles in leading Kuwait Goans - one the best organized teams on Soor Grounds to their debut League Championship. Both teams had equal scoring chances and many attempts at goal. KGA displayed better stamina and control than Kerala who were handicapped by 6 players owing to suspension. KGA moves initiated right from their goalkeeper Martin, a new face in Kuwait . Their midfield played a calculated game throughout -- feeding the strikers at regular breaks, and when they lost the ball Christovam, Caridade and captain Tiago were quick to pounce and dispossess the strongly built Keralites. Kerala stood strong in defense in the first half of play wherein their defenders and goalkeeper exhibited absolute expertise to thwart off any infiltration at the goal. KGA went into the lead in the second session through substitute Andre Dias whose rasping shot zoomed past the Kerala goalkeeper (1-0). With minutes remaining for the end and victory on their minds, Kuwait Goan goalkeeper spilled a hard crack from outside the D-Area by an opportunistic Kerala player (1-1). In the extra time, cheered by their supporters, Kerala twice came close to clinching the winner. On the other end, a goal bound shot by KGA was handled by a Kerala defender giving enough justice for referee Tony DCosta to give a penalty. The match was officiated by Indian Football Referees Association (IFRA). Earlier, the players were introduced to B.M. Viegas -- KIFF President and other guests. Presidents of participating clubs were among the distinguished guests in attendance. The Kuwait Indian Football Federation (K.I.F.F.) established in 1982 controls all Expatriates Indians Football activities in Kuwait . Apart from the League, Four (4) Regular; 7-A-Side and 9-A-Side Non-Regular tournaments are organized by clubs affiliated to KIFF. The J.P. Memorial Rolling Trophy The J.P. Memorial Rolling Trophy - KIFF League is named after late Jerome Pascoal D'Mello (popularly known in India and Kuwait as J.P). Ex-FIFA referee and Member of Asian Football Confederation Referees Committee and Ex-Hon. Secretary and Member of Bombay Referees' Association, D'Mello who lived in Andheri East, Bombay , left for heavenly abode in 1994. JP was the prime architect in conceiving the idea of forming KIFF. He was also instrumental in forming the Indian Football Referees Association (IFRA) in 1980. Navelim Youth Centre have won the League maximum 4 times since inception of the J.P. Memorial Rolling Trophy in 1995-96. (The officiating IFRA referees at the finals: (L-R: Francis, Tony D'Costa, Milagres) SEASON PLAYED BETWEENCHAMPIONS 1996/97 N.Y.C v/s G.O.A ==G.O.A. Maroons 1997/98 N.Y.C v/s U.F.C. ==N.Y.C 1998/99 UFC v/s U.G.C. ==U.F.C. 1999/00 League not held--- 2000/01 GOA v/s U.F.C. ==G.O.A. Maroons 2001/02 N.Y.C v/s G.O.A. ==N.Y.C 2002/03 N.Y.C v/s U.FC. ==U.F.C. 2003/04 Bombay Boys v/s U.F.C. ==Bombay Boys 2004/05 N.Y.C. v/s A.V.C. ==A.V.C 2005/06 N.Y.C. v/s G.O.A == N.Y.C 2006/07 KGA v/s Kerala== Kuwait Goan Association Prize Distribution
[Goanet] OBITUARY - WILLY GOMES (ex-Habchi & Chalhoub/Tanagra - Kuwait)
WWW.GOANET.ORG *** A N N O U N C E M E N T Launching Goanet-sports - Dedicated to Sports in Goa and Goans in Sports Get your free subscription at: http://lists.goanet.org/listinfo.cgi/goanet-sports-goanet.org O B I T U A R Y It is with profound grief that we announce the passing of WILLY GOMES (ex-Habchi & Chalhoub/Tanagra - Kuwait) on Friday, 29th June 2007 in Goa Husband of Diana, Father of Christina & Christabelle (Margao-Borda/Chinchinim) Brother/Brother-in-law of Oscar Gomes/Joana (Goa), Precy/late Servo (Paris-France) Eternal Peace grant Unto him Oh Lord And let Perpetual Light shine Upon him May his soul rest in Peace. (Info source: CGM) Be a better Heartthrob. Get better relationship answers from someone who knows. Yahoo! Answers - Check it out. http://answers.yahoo.com/dir/?link=list&sid=396545433
[Goanet] INDIA-KUWAIT SIGN REVISED AIR SERVICES AGREEMENT
WWW.GOANET.ORG *** A N N O U N C E M E N T Launching Goanet-sports - Dedicated to Sports in Goa and Goans in Sports Get your free subscription at: http://lists.goanet.org/listinfo.cgi/goanet-sports-goanet.org INDIA-KUWAIT SIGN REVISED AIR SERVICES AGREEMENT - Delegations representing the Governments of India and Kuwait met in Kuwait on 28-30 June 2007 to address issues of mutual interest in the field of Civil Aviation. The Indian delegation was led by Mr. R.K. Singh, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Civil Aviation. The Kuwait delegation was led by Mr. Fawaz Al-Farah, President, Civil Aviation. The Indian Ambassador in Kuwait, Mr. M. Ganapathi, also participated in the discussions as a member of the Indian delegation. Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to the Air Services Agreement which governs the civil aviation relations between India and Kuwait. Air services between the two countries would continue unhindered and without interruption. They also reached a common understanding that increases in future traffic rights and capacity entitlements would be to serve only the direct India-Kuwait market and not indirect markets to/from third countries. Both delegations agreed to increase capacity entitlements of each side from 8,320 to 12,000 seats per week. The Kuwaiti carriers were granted access to 3 additional points of call in India Hyderabad and Kolkata with immediate effect and Bangalore with effect from Winter 2008. The two delegations emphasized the historic and friendly relations between India and Kuwait and agreed to continue the dialogue on cooperation in the field of civil aviation. (Source: PIB - as received by www.goa-world.com) - Forwarded by Gaspar Almeida, www.goa-world.com http://www.youtube.com/uly334 "DOMNIC's GOA" To get your copy email [EMAIL PROTECTED] CREATING HISTORY! The First Konkani-E-Cinema by T-BUSH - Release in Kuwait on 10 August 2007 >From the Director/Producer of the Award Winning English Film "THE LETTER" SANNY DE QUEPEM to present Konkani Album "N.R.I." - Releasing on 10th August 2007 in Kuwait. Take the Internet to Go: Yahoo!Go puts the Internet in your pocket: mail, news, photos & more. http://mobile.yahoo.com/go?refer=1GNXIC
[Goanet] KONKANI KOVITA: Ubem Asam
WWW.GOANET.ORG *** A N N O U N C E M E N T Launching Goanet-sports - Dedicated to Sports in Goa and Goans in Sports Get your free subscription at: http://lists.goanet.org/listinfo.cgi/goanet-sports-goanet.org KONKANI KOVITA Ubem Asam Xant mhojeam kallzant Khoinchean torui dovoll ghalun Xitol monant hubol eun Koslem-i torim modd upraslam ? Xant asloleam ghorant Okosmat pados tacho moddon Xantikaiecheam molleant Zhuzachem modd chollam ! Vonti moddon sogleo Mhojeam paddosacheo zaun vadreo Kitlem pavtt mhunn Ghorant mhojeam hunna munna ? Sogllim dukham gillun potant Thir vontir, ghott bhunhadir Mon mhojem hansot halot Moddank tondd diunk ubem asam ! - Mariano Lucas Diniz Palolem-Canacona/ Kuwait email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.goa-world.com/goa/konkani/ KONKANI KOVITA - Mariano Lucas Deniz http://groups.yahoo.com/group/gulf-goans/msearch? query=Mariano+Lucas+Deniz&charset=windows-1252 Live Konkani Music at http://www.live365.com/cgi-bin/directory.cgi?autostart=konkani www.goa-world.com/goa/music/ www.t-bush.com www.goa-world.com www.colaco.net www.daijiworld.com www.arabtimesonline.com Visit Goa's favourite website THE GOAN FORUM http://www.colaco.net http://www.yahoogroups.com/group/goa-goans/ http://www.youtube.com/uly334 "DOMNIC's GOA" To get your copy email [EMAIL PROTECTED] CREATING HISTORY! The First Konkani-E-Cinema by T-BUSH - Release in Kuwait on 10 August 2007 >From the Director/Producer of the Award Winning English Film "THE LETTER". Venue: Masrah Hawally (A.C. Auditorium), Kuwait. http://www.youtube.com/uly334 "DOMNIC's GOA" To get your copy email [EMAIL PROTECTED] CREATING HISTORY! The First Konkani-E-Cinema by T-BUSH - Release in Kuwait on 10 August 2007 From the Director/Producer of the Award Winning English Film "THE LETTER" It's here! Your new message! Get new email alerts with the free Yahoo! Toolbar. http://tools.search.yahoo.com/toolbar/features/mail/
[Goanet] CONDOLENCES - Mrs. Etelvina Fernandes (ex-Kuwait/Colva)
WWW.GOANET.ORG *** A N N O U N C E M E N T Launching Goanet-sports - Dedicated to Sports in Goa and Goans in Sports Get your free subscription at: http://lists.goanet.org/listinfo.cgi/goanet-sports-goanet.org CONDOLENCES - Mrs. Etelvina Fernandes (ex-Kuwait/Colva) The President, Managing Committee & Members of Colva United Centre-Kuwait express their heartfelt condolences on the passing away of Mrs. Etelvina Fernandes, mother of our executive committee member, Menino Fernandes/Claudina, and to their family, on Friday, 6th July 2007, in Colva-Goa after a brief illness. We all join in prayers to the Almighty to grant the strength to the bereaved family to bear this irreparable loss. The funeral rites will be held today (Sunday, 8th July 2007 evening) at Our Lady of Merces Church, Colva. Eternal Peace grant Unto her Oh Lord And let Perpetual Light shine Upon her May her soul rest in peace! President & Managing Committee Colva United Centre-Kuwait [EMAIL PROTECTED] Now that's room service! Choose from over 150,000 hotels in 45,000 destinations on Yahoo! Travel to find your fit. http://farechase.yahoo.com/promo-generic-14795097
[Goanet] Short Documentary on Fr. Antonio Joao de Miranda, founder of Hospicio Hospital
* G * O * A * N * E * T C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * ANKA SERVICES For all your Goa-based media needs - Newspapers and Electronic Media Newspaper Adverts, Press Releases, Press Conferences www.ankaservices.com kam...@ankaservices.com GULF-GOANS e-NEWSLETTER (since 1994) Presented by Ulysses Menezes, www.goa-world.com Moderated by Gaspar Almeida Short Documentary on Fr. Antonio Joao de Miranda, Founder of Hospicio Hospital Based on an article from Late Zito Almeidaʼs Konknni book, "Goy Mhojea Sopnantlem Painnem", a short documentary titled "PRESCRIPTION OF CHARITY" on Rev. Fr. Antonio Joao de Miranda, founder of Hospicio Hospital, Margao, is conceptulized and narrated by Walter Menezes. In the book, the author has ensured to bring it to light to the new generation who may not know this great soul who established "Hospicio do Sagrado Coracão de Maria"! On a fund-raising mission one day, a wealthy man spits on his hand. But Fr. Miranda, in all humility says, “Hi luti tunvem mhaka dili mhunn Dev borem korum. Atam hospisek kitem tuzo duddvancho adhar diuncho asa to di.” [This spit is for me. May you be Blessed. Now kindly donate some money for the Hospicio]. So touched is the man that he not only gives but also asks to be forgiven. Hospicio Hospital is considered an unique edifice in its own right. Fr. Miranda died on January 20, 1891. The documentary is 4.40 minutes duration with the Camera, Editing and Direction by Melwyn Pereira and Dale Menezes. The documentary has been partly shoot at the residence of Jasmina/Antonio Pereira at Navelim, Salcette. Special Thanks: Dr. Ruando E J J de Sa, Medical Superintendent, Hospicio Hospital. The documentary can be viewed at the following links. http://ishare.rediff.com/filevideo-PRESCRIPTION-OF-CHARITY-id-551658.php or: visit www.ishare.rediff.com and then go to "OTHER" category. As in the past, the Founder's Day will be celebrated with a Mass by Hospicio Hospital on Tuesday, 20th January 2009 at its Chapel, the day Fr Miranda died. Report by: Gaspar Almeida Associate, www.goa-world.com Links: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/aldona-net/message/4674 “Goy, Mhojea Sopnantlem Painnem”, a book of Konkanni articles written by Late Zito Almeida, and published by ZI-AL Prakaxon, Banda-Assolna, deals with the language, religion, lifestyle of Goans and the land of Goa, and is book is of great importance to the future generation as it can be used for research. The book is dedicated to the Memories of Late Fr. Lactancio Almeida s.f.x. and Late Servos Menezes. [GoaNewsClips] Goa World Goa Mog Goa SuRaj Super Goa (em Português) TGF Writers' Sketchpad www.colaco.net www.goa-world. .com/goa/ music/ - The Online Music Station for KONKANI Mahableshwar http://www.mahables hwar.com St. Mary's High School - Mt Abu, Rajasthan India http://www.abusms. com GOA MAG ONLINE http://www.goamag.net
[Goanet] Seminar on Democracy and Minority Rights - 17th Jan. 2009 - Pune
* G * O * A * N * E * T C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * ANKA SERVICES For all your Goa-based media needs - Newspapers and Electronic Media Newspaper Adverts, Press Releases, Press Conferences www.ankaservices.com kam...@ankaservices.com GULF-GOANS e-NEWSLETTER (since 1994) Presented by Ulysses Menezes, www.goa-world.com Moderated by Gaspar Almeida "Fr Joy Thomas" mangaloreancathol...@gmail.com Dear Ancy, Greetings from Fr. Joy in Pune! I have sent out an invitation to the Principals and teachers for a Secular Forum Meeting here at Ishvani Kendra. About 200 people have responded. Attached is the letter. Yours sincerely, Fr. Joy Thomas SVD Dear Principals and Teachers, The socio-political scenario of the last few months has significantly raised the threats from communal politics in India. In spite of that Christmas came with the message that every problem is a possibility in disguise as it was for Jesus. He was impressed by what the world could become never depressed by what the world was. So I wish you A Peaceful NEW YEAR! May Jesus enable us to work fearlessly and courageously to remove all that is bad, sad and mad from the face of our country! On 9th and 10th December 2008, a National Meeting was organised here in the context of violence, terror and attacks particularly against minorities. We were made aware of the urgent need to understand the problem and conscientise as many people as possible about the possible consequences to our lives. The participants worked out an action plan to combat communal forces on a war footing. As a first step, with the full blessing of our Bishop, Ishvani Kendra is organising a one-day seminar on Democracy and Minority Rights on Saturday 17th January 2009. I wish to invite all the principals and two teachers from each of our schools, for this important seminar starting at 9.30 a.m. (registration) and ending at 5.30 p.m. Most Rev. Valerian D Souza, the Bishop of Poona, will inaugurate the seminar at 10 a.m. and Fr. Cedric Prakash from Gujarat, Advocate Irfan Engineer from Mumbai and Mr. Neeraj Jain from Pune will be the resource persons. We cannot accommodate more than 200 people. So please contact Ishvani Kendra office in advance to inform about your participation. To defray the cost of basic expenses, we would appreciate a contribution of Rs. 100/- from each participant who can afford it! Looking forward to your active participation, Yours sincerely, Fr. Joy Thomas SVD. Director, Ishvani Kendra Sainikwadi, Off Nagar Road P. Box 3003, Pune-411 014 Tel: 020-27033507/ 9403185214 Fax: 020-27032375 Goa World Goa Mog Goa SuRaj Super Goa (em Português) TGF Writers' Sketchpadwww.colaco.net www.goa-world. .com/goa/ music/- The Online Music Station for KONKANI
[Goanet] Kuwait Carmel Alumni Association launched
* G * O * A * N * E * T C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * ANKA SERVICES For all your Goa-based media needs - Newspapers and Electronic Media Newspaper Adverts, Press Releases, Press Conferences www.ankaservices.com kam...@ankaservices.com GULF-GOANS e-NEWSLETTER (since 1994) Presented by Ulysses Menezes, www.goa-world.com Moderated by Gaspar Almeida Kuwait Carmel Alumni Association launched It was a momentous day, Dec 27, 2008, when Carmel School, Kuwait which is celebrating its Ruby Jubilee, launched its Alumni Association (KCAA) at the Carmel Auditorium, Khaitan, with its vision ‘Excel and Serve.’ It was certainly a day of nostalgia and past memories when ex-students from 1969 to 2008 came together within the portals of their Alma Mater to renew relationships and maintain fellowship among global Carmelites. The programme, began with a prayer song, ‘There is None Like You,’ acknowledging the power of the Almighty in our lives, followed by the lighting of the lamp. The alumni were entertained with dances by students of Classes 8 and 11 and the school band. A Powerpoint presentation of the CSK history was much appreciated. Dr David Gnanasekhar, Periodontist at the Ministry of Health, presided over the function. In this inaugural address, he highlighted his longstanding association with the school and himself felt an alumni. The Principal, Sr Maria Lytta, spoke about Carmel’s achievements over the past 40 years and asked the ex-students to be part of its endeavour to serve the community at large as well as to support the school in all its activities. Starting with the first decade, 1969-79, the alumni members briefly introduced themselves, with touching statements of the staff and of the school. They were happy to see the teachers some of whom are still teaching. A core group committee was formulated to initiate and continue with the working of the association. Arab Times/Page 29/12-1-2009 www.arabtimesonline.com Goa World Goa Mog Goa SuRaj Super Goa (em Português) TGF Writers' Sketchpad www.colaco.net www.goa-world. .com/goa/ music/ - The Online Music Station for KONKANI Mahableshwar http://www.mahables hwar.com St. Mary's High School - Mt Abu, Rajasthan India http://www.abusms. com FIRST KONKANI E-CINEMA FILM "BLACK NHESHOP ATANCHEM FASHION" PRODUCED AND DIRECTED BY T-BUSH shortly to be released in GOA View the trailer http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aTduCJkQNiQ GOA MAG ONLINE http://www.goamag.net
[Goanet] New Indian School Alumni Association Launched
* G * O * A * N * E * T C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * ANKA SERVICES For all your Goa-based media needs - Newspapers and Electronic Media Newspaper Adverts, Press Releases, Press Conferences www.ankaservices.com kam...@ankaservices.com GULF-GOANS e-NEWSLETTER (since 1994) Presented by Ulysses Menezes, www.goa-world.com Moderated by Gaspar Almeida New Indian School Alumni Assn Launched By Team Mangalorean, Kuwait Kuwait: The New Indian School Alumni Association (NISAA) was formally launched at the Crowne Plaza Hotel on Thursday, 8th January 2009. The event started with the welcome dance by six young girls followed by the welcome speech by the President Mario Fernandes. The NISAA’s official flag was unveiled and the committee members were introduced. The Chief Guests for the evening were none other than the Teachers. The former teachers of the New Indian School who are still teaching in Kuwait in other schools were also introduced and the inauguration of the souvenir was done by all the teachers. This was followed by the Felicitation of the teachers through the hands of the president, where each teacher was presented with a beautiful Memento in appreciation of their hard work and patience during their tenure in NIS. This was a great surprise to all the teachers as they had never expected to witness such a grand reception. After all the formal sessions it was ‘party time’ for the NISAA members, teachers and all those who attended the grand function. Mr. Remmy and Ms. Nita, both ex-students of NIS were the two comperes of the evening and without a doubt they did a wonderful job of keeping the crowd on their feet. Group pictures were taken of all the batches right from 1982 batch onwards. Its worth to mention that a few guests had specially come to Kuwait from other gulf countries mainly to be part of this grand reunion. "We also had our ex-teacher Mrs. Elsa Soares who flew in to Kuwait from Goa especially for the reunion," said Mario Fernandes. President of NISAA (Kuwait). During the programme loads of prizes were given away for games, spot prizes, housie, and not forgetting the lucky dip on the Entry Coupon which was conducted in four intervals with the grand prize being the 5.1 home theatre system sponsored by Electrozan, thanks to Mr. Agnelo Rodrigues. Message from the President: I am very proud to have achieved a great success with our very first NISAA reunion and attribute the success to different individuals without whose help and assistance this reunion would not have been possible. To begin with I am grateful to Mr. Roland D’Sa for his constant updates and information right from the time he joined the group so also Mr. David & Mrs. Fatima Colasso for their constant support and help for the hall decoration. Mr. Agnelo and Mrs. Carmin Rodrigues rendered their assistance in finalizing the art work of the souvenir, tickets and all the printing material that was being used, Ms. Lekha Ramachandran for her efforts in organizing the opening ceremony and to all my fellow members Mr. Augusto Morais, Mr. Diem Dias, Mr. Rajesh Varkey not forgetting my sub committee Ms. Janet Franco, Mr. Ronald Crasta, Mr. Vijay John and Ms. Nita Bhatkar. We are very thankful to our sponsors Gulf Bank, Pizza Inn, Raja Trading Co., Atlas Commercial Co., Daikin Air Conditioners, Mr. Amit Malhotra MD of MAKSinc, Mr. Randy Noronha for sound & lights, Mr. Roby Mathews, Al-Bahar & Bardawil, Caesars Confectioneries & Restaurants, KEC and all those who have helped us in making this event a great success. Last but not the least our sincere thanks and appreciation to all our lovely guests and teachers for gracing this occasion & making this Reunion a memorable one with their presence and co-operation. A very very special thanks to our media Arab Times, Kuwait Times & Gulf-Goans e-Newsletter moderator Mr. Gaspar Almeida. Those of you who missed out on this great event should make it a point to be a part of our future events which will follow suit. It would be great to see more NIS members from all around the globe join forces with our group to show our solidarity. You can visit our website www.thenisclub.com Courtesy: www.mangalorean.com http://www.mangalorean.com/news.php?newstype=broadcast&broadcastid=108956 Links: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/gulf-goans/message/23040 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/gulf-goans/message/22895 Goa World Goa Mog Goa SuRaj Super Goa (em Português) TGF Writers' Sketchpad www.colaco.net www.goa-world. .com/goa/ music/ - The Online Music Station
[Goanet] BJP wants Parrikar to be its candiatate from south Goa
* G * O * A * N * E * T C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * ANKA SERVICES For all your Goa-based media needs - Newspapers and Electronic Media Newspaper Adverts, Press Releases, Press Conferences www.ankaservices.com kam...@ankaservices.com GULF-GOANS e-NEWSLETTER (since 1994) Presented by Ulysses Menezes, www.goa-world.com Moderated by Gaspar Almeida BJP wants Parrikar to be its candiatate from south Goa Panaji (PTI): Former Goa chief minister Manohar Parrikar is amongst the faces to be shortlisted by Bharatiya Janata Party to contest from south Goa parliamentary seat. BJP's Goa desk incharge Rajiv Pratap Rudy will hold a meeting on Friday with Parrikar and other office-bearers to finalise the list, party sources said adding that all attempts are on to convince Parrikar to contest from south Goa. "The South Goa is a Congress bastion and we require candidate with strong charisma to get elected," BJP's Goa spokesman Govind Parvatkar said. Parvatkar said that another meeting of the state election committee will be held on Saturday in which the list will be finalised. "The final list will be sent to Delhi and candidate will be declared from the national capital," BJP official stated. The party has already declared sitting MP Sripad Naik as its candidate from north Goa. http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/holnus/004200901161722.htm Goa World Goa Mog Goa SuRaj Super Goa (em Português) TGF Writers' Sketchpad www.colaco.net www.goa-world. .com/goa/ music/ - The Online Music Station for KONKANI Mahableshwar http://www.mahables hwar.com St. Mary's High School - Mt Abu, Rajasthan India http://www.abusms. com FIRST KONKANI E-CINEMA FILM "BLACK NHESHOP ATANCHEM FASHION" PRODUCED AND DIRECTED BY T-BUSH to be released in GOA View the trailer http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aTduCJkQNiQ GOA MAG ONLINE http://www.goamag.net History is past politics; and politics present history. ~John Seeley~ http://mumbaihangout.org/radio/
[Goanet] What is the identity that is India ?
* G * O * A * N * E * T C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * ANKA SERVICES For all your Goa-based media needs - Newspapers and Electronic Media Newspaper Adverts, Press Releases, Press Conferences www.ankaservices.com kam...@ankaservices.com GULF-GOANS e-NEWSLETTER (since 1994) Presented by Ulysses Menezes, www.goa-world.com Moderated by Gaspar Almeida What is the identity that is India ? Sitting in a coffee shop at Vienna airport waiting for my flight to Innsbruck. , using fast free internet (why cant we have that all over India ?). The airport is full of Indians. Going to Milan and Frankfurt mostly. This is the time of the textile fairs, so its wonderful to meet all the young entrepreneurs from all over India. The question that plagues many of us is, what is the force that binds India ? Before independence it was always empires that fought and brought this sprawling diverse continent under one leadership. But there was so many divisive factions, cultures, languages, political and social systems that the umpires ultimately broke apart not only through foreign conquests, but mostly because the internal divisions always helped the new conqueror. We say that the British were great at the 'divide and rule' policy - but in saying that we actually hide truth. We Indians are so divisive that it is easy to divide and rule us. Not the other way round. Is internal divisiveness our fundamental nature, and Indian nature ? I don't think so. I believe it is that we are such a disparate people that divisions are easy to come by. India is always threatening to break at the seams, politically, or through religion, or through cast or race, or even language. Should India hold together (as I think it should), then what would/could hold it together ? Remember taht divisions in India can never just be resolved through geographical separation into states. For example the rise of the political power of the lower caste through Mayawati is not a geographical, issue. Caste politics are spread through our nation, or we would have to divide our nation once again through the upheavals that happened in partition. So what is the idea that is India ? 1. An idea An idea that a majority if Indians would believe in. Independence was such an idea. Gandhi took that idea and created history for a nation and himself. I doubt that the phenomena of Mahatma Gandhi would have occurred without being able to light the fire of Independence as an idea. And out of that idea a nation was born. So what is that fundamental idea that everybody could believe and partake in ? Is democracy ? 2. Democracy. For the first time the will of the people brought a nation together under one roof. Not an external conqueror. India was really born as a nation after that. However the form of democracy in India has totally corrupted itself, and has made India much more divided, with politicians encouraging divisions and hatred, even creating fear to create vote banks to keep themselves in power. And even though our Constitution forbids that by law, divisive politics are more the norm than exceptions. Remember though that allowing more and more political divisions is not an answer. There will be always some more divisions, some more separatist movements. 3. A common Judiciary ? Again we have failed here. A common, fair and swift system of judiciary would have created the faith of our people in Nationhood, but it is quite the opposite now. people have no faith in the Judiciary. And given the sheer lack of will and logistics within the judiciary itself, this does not seem a possibility in the near future 4. A common national leader Yes, this is what we do need. A new leader that everyone trusted and was led by, and had faith in (Like Obama in the US) would help fire the imagination of a Nationhood and bring all the people together. How do we find this person ? I have argued before that it is highly unlikey this person would come out of the political system. He or she would have accepted, and become part of the inherrent corruption of the system by the time they achieve national status. But we should look for one, certainly. 5. Economic progress, for all Yes of course. This is our one chance. Hope creates bonds. The hope of a better life withing and not without the nation of India. The idea of Indian corporations that create branches all over India with people that benefit from that being from all over the country. Certainly the IT business did that. IT professionals are Indians first and Hindu and Muslim, Marathi or Tamil, or Gujarati later. So obviously a growing
[Goanet] HUM HINDUSTANI: The dual citizen —J Sri Raman
* G * O * A * N * E * T C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * ANKA SERVICES For all your Goa-based media needs - Newspapers and Electronic Media Newspaper Adverts, Press Releases, Press Conferences www.ankaservices.com kam...@ankaservices.com GULF-GOANS e-NEWSLETTER (since 1994) Presented by Ulysses Menezes, www.goa-world.com Moderated by Gaspar Almeida HUM HINDUSTANI: The dual citizen —J Sri Raman Gandhi’s economic philosophy did not endear him to the BJP and the Parivar. He identified himself with the poor and the villagers, which have never been part of either their class base or constituency For an unintended irony, it is hard to beat the choice of January 9 as the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (Expatriate Indians’ Day). This was the day in 1915 on which Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi returned to India from South Africa to make a major difference to the country’s political life. The man who became the Mahatma (Great Soul) to India’s millions had gone to South Africa two decades before as a barrister of law and was returning as a fighter against British colonialism. He was leaving behind his three-piece suit and setting out for life as a “half-naked fakir”, in the words of Winston Churchill remembered better in this part of the world than his war cry of “blood, toil, tears and sweat”. The same cannot be said of the expatriate or non-resident Indian (NRI), especially the one resident in the West, as he or she is better known. To say this, in fact, may be the understatement of what the celebrators of the Day of the NRI see as “the century of India”. An almost equally striking irony lies in the fact that the Divas was the brainwave of a government led by the Bharatiya Janata Party in New Delhi. It should really be a day of mourning for much of the Parivar (the Far Right ‘family’) of which the BJP is the political front. They never saw Gandhi as anything but a devious enemy of their “cultural nationalism” that countenanced no place of dignity for the non-Hindus in an independent Indian state. Nor should Gandhi’s economic philosophy have endeared him to the BJP and the Parivar. He identified himself with the poor and the villagers, which have never been part of either their class base or constituency. It is more natural for them to identify with NRIs or, specifically, sections of them that would never contemplate a Gandhi-like comeback. The Parivar, of course, can now claim to have a dual outlook on the Deshpita (Father of the Nation). The BJP, under the compulsions of electoral politics, has made a break with the Parivar’s undiluted anti-Mahatma ideology. In his days as the party’s president, long before he became the prime minister, wily Atal Bihari Vajpayee made the BJP appear a votary of Gandhi without giving up its anti-minority plank or even putting it on the “back burner” while sharing power with allies that counted Muslims among their voters. It is a different kind of duality that the Divas deals with. Dual citizenship for the NRIs, especially the valuable exchange earners among them, was the key idea behind placing the Divas on the official calendar and giving it a prominent place there. The first Pravasi Bharatiya Divas marked the culmination of three-day festival in New Delhi from January 7 to 9, 2003. In December of the same year, India’s parliament passed a bill to grant dual citizenship to people of Indian origin. The measure occasioned much debate. The bill received the president’s approval on January 7, 2004, and became operational from December 2, 2005. The act created a new class of citizens known as Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs), with new privileges. The dual citizens acquired special passports, allowing them to travel home without a visa. It also enabled them to educate their children in India and to exercise their voting rights here. But what interested both sides most was the incentive package offered for the NRI investments in Indian business and industry. Cultural programmes, colourful and costumed, mark the annual event on the media. Keener observers, however, look for additional quanta of foreign direct investment attracted and treat the show as another kind of a trade fair. The seventh Pravasi Bharatiya Divas, just observed in my city Chennai, was no different, except for the extra shows of Tamil culture and cuisine. We have no official word, after all these years, of the benefits that have accrued to both sides, so far, despite the fact that the Divas is organised under the direction of a separate Ministry of Overseas Affairs (as distinct from the Ministry of External Affairs). T
[Goanet] SON'VARACHIM SUNGTTAM: Lipoilole Hetu?
* G * O * A * N * E * T C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * ANKA SERVICES For all your Goa-based media needs - Newspapers and Electronic Media Newspaper Adverts, Press Releases, Press Conferences www.ankaservices.com kam...@ankaservices.com GULF-GOANS e-NEWSLETTER (since 1994) Presented by Ulysses Menezes, www.goa-world.com Moderated by Gaspar Almeida SON'VARACHIM SUNGTTAM: Lipoilole Hetu? - Jose Salvador Fernandes Janer-Fevrer 2009 mhoineantlea 'The Goan Review'-chea pan 43vea panar, 'Zollim-Mollim' hea mukhel mathallea khal , "Konknni Romi Lipichem Poilem Sommelon – Dez. 20-21" oxi ek khobor vachunik mellta. Te khobrentleo xevottacheo don volli oxe ritin boroiloleo vachunk melltat - "Thomas Stephens Konknni Kendracho Son'chalok Pri. Pratap Naik s.j. (Monglurkar) Romi lipichem mukhel ulovp kortolo. Lokan urponjimni hea sommelonak hajir ravpak sommelonachea odhikareamni 'Konknni mogeank' ulo marla." Hi khobor, fattlea mhoineant (Dezembr 20 ani 21, 2008) Moddganvam Dalgado Konknni Akademi (DKA) ghoddun haddlolea Poilea Konknni Romi Lipi Sahit'ya ani Sonvskruti Sommelon zalem te vixinchi asa. 2007-2010 vorsa khatir Dalgado Konknni Akademichi (DKA) ji novi Vavurpi Somiti konnachoch virodh nastana nivddun aili, tacho hanv Chittnnis asam. Mhonntoch, DKA-cheo soglleo gozali, jeo eka Chittnnisachea hatantlean ani nodrentlean vochpak zai teo mhojea hatantlean ani nodrentlean geleat. Mhonnche, Janer-Fevrer 2009 mhoineantlea 'The Goan Review'-chea pan 43vea panar ji khobor uzvaddailea ti legit mhojea hatantlean ani nodrentlean gelea. Punn DKA-n tea Sommelona nimitan uzvaddaunk dhaddlole ani 'The Goan Review'-cher uzvaddailole khobre modem ontor asa. Koxi? Sommelonachea tea 'press note'-acher jea zagear Pri. Pratap Naik hea nanva uprant '(Monglurkar)' oxem jem 'bracket' ghalam tem Sommelonachea mullavea 'press note'-ant toxem na. Toxench 'Romi mogi' hea don utrank single quote inverted coma ghaleat te-ui Sommelonachea mullavea (original) 'press note'-acher toxe nant hem mhojean khatren sangum ieta. Magir jem mullavea 'press note'-ant na, tem thoim koxem ailem tor? Voile khobrent zannem heo gozali aplea poteacheo ghaleo, taka khorea orthan potrokaritecho (journalism) orth khobor na oxench disun ieta. Khuinchi-i khobor potram-masikancher uzvaddaunk dhaddtoch teo sompadit korun uzvaddaum ietat, punn tantum aplea poteachem mat ghalunk zaina. Potrokaritechea, ani bhou korun Konknni potrokaritechea mollar, khuinchich gozal sompadpeache nodrentlean suttona. Tache nodre add-ui ti uzvadda aili zalear, konnachench nanv nslole te khobrek xevttim sompadpich zababdar asta. Hi gozal Konknni mollar itlim vorsam uzvadda yeupi 'The Goan Review'-achea sompadpean dusreamni sanginastana, ani 'Son'varachea Sungttancher' yeunche poilim zanna zavnk zai asli. Vo, 'The Goan Review'-achea sompadpeak potrokaritechea mollavelo ho nem' khobor na oxem ami dhorun cholpachem? Konknni potrokaritechea mollar osleo chukicheo gozali ghoddtat (vo mud'dom kortat) tednam Konknni potrokaritechea 'professionalism'-acher vankddo porinnam' zavnk vell lagona. Te khobrent jem poteachem utor '(Monglurkar)' mhunn ghalam, tantuntlean 'Goan Review'-achea sompadpeak vachpeank kitem sangpachem asa? Pri. Pratap Naik s.j. ho 'Monglurkar' ani Gõykar nhoi mhonn? Ani Gõykar eka 'Monglurkar'-ak ghevn nachtat mhonn? Vo taka hache poros vegllem kitem sangpachem asa tantuntlean? Pri. Pratap Naik s.j. hache purvoz Moddganvche. Uprant te Monglurant gele. Mhunnon to 'Monglurkar' oxem tache fattlem chintop ani mandop? Toxem zalear, oso vichar korum-ia. Gõykar potta khatir jednam Amerikent vetat ani vosti kortat, tednam thoim zolmololea tanchea bhurgeank khuimsor-ui vochot zalear Gõykaruch mhunn vollkhotat. Gõykar potta khatir Dubai vostek asun thoim zolmak ailolea bhurgeank-ui xevottak Gõykaruch mhonntat. Gõyantlean Mumboi vochun vostek ravlolea Gõykarak jim thoimsor jim bhurgim zolmotat tachi-i vollokh xevttim Mumbointlo Gõykaruch mhunn zata nhoi? Zalear, Monglurantuch gelole Gõykar kiteak 'Monglurkar' ani Gõykar kiteak nhoi? Khobrent aplea poteachem ghalpi sompadpeamni ani oxir monache faskent ravun vichar korpi heramni mon vistarun hacher vichar korpachi goroz asa. 'Konknni mogeank' oxem te khobrent single quote inverted coma ghalun uzvaddailam tachevelean ek Konknni du-masik (bi-monthly), ani tem-ui zalear Romi lipintlench Romi lipicher ani tachea pattlavdarancher dusvasachem vikh onkhta oxem dista. Romi lipintlean Konknni samballtoleam modem Romintleanuch Ko
[Goanet] World Konkani Centre Inaugurated
* G * O * A * N * E * T C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * ANKA SERVICES For all your Goa-based media needs - Newspapers and Electronic Media Newspaper Adverts, Press Releases, Press Conferences www.ankaservices.com kam...@ankaservices.com World Konkani Centre Inaugurated Photographs by: Rajesh Shetty, Team Mangalorean Report by: Team Mangalorean Mangalore, January 17: The world Konkani cultural centre opened here today in a glittering function. Inaugurating the Centre the Goa Chief Minister Mr. Digambar Kamath said that the interstate cultural exchanges should be intensified quickly to make the cultural ties more prominent between the states that use the same language for communications and culture. He said the state of Goa has a sentimental attachment with Karnataka particularly in matters of language and culture. This bondage should be further strengthened by inter state exchange of scholars and researchers in language and culture he called. The centre will help Mangalore to become the true seat of Konkani art, music, culture and language. The Vishwa Konkani centre which is the brain child of Vishwa Konkani Sardar Basti Vaman Shenoy who became the true leader of Konkani people for the cause of Konkani language after he organized the Vishwa Konkani Convention in Mangalore some years back. Designed on a true Konkani village much to the likes of small hamlets of Goa the Centre is a blend of traditional and modern styling the building is a two storey structure with a basement which is meant for the Konkani museum. Like all modern Convention centres the Vishwa Konkani Centre will also have modern facilities like the Air conditioned mini convention hall, seminar halls, Research facilities, Audio visual laboratory, and documentation centre. The Konkani Bhas Ani Sanskriti Prathistan has promoted the concept under the leadership of its chairman late K.K. Pai. The centre will take up various activities in literature, translation, art, theatre, poetry, research and studies on Konkani heritage, documentation. The special Kaavi Kala which is a unique mural painting art of Konkani culture will be rejuvenated by some of the senior artists specially identified by the centre. According to Konkani demographic historians and researchers there are various communities that speak Konkani, while the research is presently on to determine the number of castes that speak Konkani the available list includes Chitpavan Brahmins, Goud Saraswat Brahmins, Chitrapur Saraswat Brahmins Rajapur Saraswat Brahmins, Daivadnya Brahmins, Karhade Brahmins, Marathas, Bhandaris, Kudumbis, Konkani Muslims (Coastal Maharashtra) Navayath Muslims (Bhatkal, Karnataka),Goan Catholics, Canarite Catholics, Janjira Siddis and Yellapur Siddis. The Vishwa Konkani Centre however has been planned to become the centre of world Konkani culture. A special gallery of special people will also be laid out. www.mangalorean.com
[Goanet] World Konkani Centre inaugurated
* G * O * A * N * E * T C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * ANKA SERVICES For all your Goa-based media needs - Newspapers and Electronic Media Newspaper Adverts, Press Releases, Press Conferences www.ankaservices.com kam...@ankaservices.com GULF-GOANS e-NEWSLETTER (since 1994) Presented by Ulysses Menezes, www.goa-world.com Moderated by Gaspar Almeida World Konkani Centre Inaugurated Photographs by: Rajesh Shetty, Team Mangalorean Report by: Team Mangalorean Mangalore, January 17: The world Konkani cultural centre opened here today in a glittering function. Inaugurating the Centre the Goa Chief Minister Mr. Digambar Kamath said that the interstate cultural exchanges should be intensified quickly to make the cultural ties more prominent between the states that use the same language for communications and culture. He said the state of Goa has a sentimental attachment with Karnataka particularly in matters of language and culture. This bondage should be further strengthened by inter state exchange of scholars and researchers in language and culture he called. The centre will help Mangalore to become the true seat of Konkani art, music, culture and language. The Vishwa Konkani centre which is the brain child of Vishwa Konkani Sardar Basti Vaman Shenoy who became the true leader of Konkani people for the cause of Konkani language after he organized the Vishwa Konkani Convention in Mangalore some years back. Designed on a true Konkani village much to the likes of small hamlets of Goa the Centre is a blend of traditional and modern styling the building is a two storey structure with a basement which is meant for the Konkani museum. Like all modern Convention centres the Vishwa Konkani Centre will also have modern facilities like the Air conditioned mini convention hall, seminar halls, Research facilities, Audio visual laboratory, and documentation centre. The Konkani Bhas Ani Sanskriti Prathistan has promoted the concept under the leadership of its chairman late K.K. Pai. The centre will take up various activities in literature, translation, art, theatre, poetry, research and studies on Konkani heritage, documentation. The special Kaavi Kala which is a unique mural painting art of Konkani culture will be rejuvenated by some of the senior artists specially identified by the centre. According to Konkani demographic historians and researchers there are various communities that speak Konkani, while the research is presently on to determine the number of castes that speak Konkani the available list includes Chitpavan Brahmins, Goud Saraswat Brahmins, Chitrapur Saraswat Brahmins Rajapur Saraswat Brahmins, Daivadnya Brahmins, Karhade Brahmins, Marathas, Bhandaris, Kudumbis, Konkani Muslims (Coastal Maharashtra) Navayath Muslims (Bhatkal, Karnataka),Goan Catholics, Canarite Catholics, Janjira Siddis and Yellapur Siddis. The Vishwa Konkani Centre however has been planned to become the centre of world Konkani culture. A special gallery of special people will also be laid out. www.mangalorean.com Goa World Goa Mog Goa SuRaj Super Goa (em Português) TGF Writers' Sketchpad www.colaco.net www.goa-world. .com/goa/ music/ - The Online Music Station for KONKANI Mahableshwar http://www.mahables hwar.com St. Mary's High School - Mt Abu, Rajasthan India http://www.abusms. com FIRST KONKANI E-CINEMA FILM "BLACK NHESHOP ATANCHEM FASHION" PRODUCED AND DIRECTED BY T-BUSH to be released in GOA View the trailer http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aTduCJkQNiQ GOA MAG ONLINE http://www.goamag.net "Every journalist has a novel in him, which is an excellent place for it." - Russel Lynes http://mumbaihangout.org/radio/
[Goanet] An interview with John Fernandes - as published in the Gomantak Times (goa) today
* G * O * A * N * E * T C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * ANKA SERVICES For all your Goa-based media needs - Newspapers and Electronic Media Newspaper Adverts, Press Releases, Press Conferences www.ankaservices.com kam...@ankaservices.com Lawyer, journalist, social activist and an agriculturist who 'still ploughs' his own fields, JOHN FERNANDESspeaks to Walter Menezes about the mining problem in Quepem. [This interview appeared on Gomantak Times dated 19th January, 2009] 'POLICE DON'T WANT US TO FIGHT FOR OUR RIGHTS' What led you and the villagers of Ambaulim to block the Ambaulim-Quepem road at Capelabhat on 17.12.2008? There is a serious dust problem in our village due to transportation of mining ore and overloading of trucks. Road-widening work presently underway has only compounded matters. Our children who study in Pope John School (Quepem) are in constant danger. There are time restrictions for mining trucks. But who bothers? Trucks continue to ply between 1-2 in the afternoon. We made several complaints to the authorities. But nobody took any cognizance. In the end, we were constrained to come on the road. A case under section 307 of IPC (attempt to murder) has been slapped against you. Did you, in the heat of the moment, pick up a spade and flung it on a policeman? Please see the video recording of the agitation. You will come to know that I - or any of our agitators - have not used any weapon. It is the police who had used a weapon against us. During the corner meeting before the 'rasta-rokho', we clearly instructed our villagers to be peaceful and non-violent. Even in the face of force by men in khaki? Yes. Even in the face of force. So you think this was done only to break your 'spine and your spirit'? This was done to suppress our voice and our agitation. They want us to live like cattle. And not like lions and tigers! They don't want us to fight for our rights. In a letter addressed to the Editor of GT (31.12.2008), you have said that there is no administration in Quepem. Is the situation really that bad? I am constrained to say so. RTO, Mamlatdar, Deputy Collector.these are the authorities who are supposed to take action. But they have no time to listen to our grievances. The way the mining transport is going on in Quepem, it seems that there are no laws. Do you think mining will ultimately bleed Goa to death? Certainly. If mining activity continues the way it is happening at present, a time will come when Goa will face a severe health and water problem. Cutting of mountains and forests will reduce rain and if there is no water, Goa will collapse. We are extracting excessive blood from our mountains and sending it to China. If a state starts oozing excessive blood certainly that state will dies in the years to come. Directly and indirectly, thousands depend on the mining industry. It is always easy to preach. Do you have any solutions? I agree. Mining is part of Goa. But mining must be done in such a way that people's economic zone - and those who are dependent on nature - should not be disturbed. Villagers and tribals residing in the hinterland also have a right to live. Mining dust has invaded Kepem and the quality of air that we breathe is poor. Do you feel we must insist upon water-tankers to spray the roads as is done in Sanvordem? I don't think that is a solution. If the mining trucks only abide by the guidelines laid by the High Court and the 15/12/07 notification issued by the Directorate of Transport and the order passed by the then Deputy Collector, Sanjay Goel, dated 19.10.2006, spillage will totally reduce. You once told me that the mining problem affecting Quepem and Sanguem can snowball into a major water crisis for South Goa, especially Salcette. Would you elaborate? Due to mining activity in Quepem and Sanguem, if Salaulim Dam is silted, there will be shortage of water and in due course of time our coastal belt will be affected. The topography of Goa is unique. Our mountains are the water-tankers of fresh water. If these mountains are recklessly destroyed, Goa will run short of fresh water. Kushavati in Kepem, the Zuari river.they will be affected. It is a vicious circle. What then should be our approach to environment? Environment is my University and I am its student. All of us should be more concerned to develop human beings and not to develop things. Any activity that jeopardizes the very existence of human beings should not be promoted. Is environment the only issue dear to your heart? No. My village in
[Goanet] Annual Family Day & Feast of St. John Bosco in Kuwait
* G * O * A * N * E * T C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * ANKA SERVICES For all your Goa-based media needs - Newspapers and Electronic Media Newspaper Adverts, Press Releases, Press Conferences www.ankaservices.com kam...@ankaservices.com GULF-GOANS e-NEWSLETTER (since 1994) Presented by Ulysses Menezes, www.goa-world.com Moderated by Gaspar Almeida Dear Past Pupils of Don Bosco, You are invited to celebrate on Friday, Jan 30, 2009 from 8.00 PM the Annual Family Day of the Salesian Family (Oratory Boys, Salesian Cooperators, Teachers, Volunteers & Benefactors) A special program is organized for this occasion at the Indian English Academy School, Salmiya On the Feast of St. John Bosco, Jan 31 2009. a Eucharistic Celebration will be held at 06:30p.m St. Teresa Church, Salmiya, Kuwait 2009 is a year of special grace for Salesians, as we remember the 150 years since the birth of our congregation. This is an opportunity to experience again the spirit of Don Bosco that you enjoyed in School. Catch up with old friends and see how you can share with others what you have received. “Everything fades away, but not our gratitude. We shall always pray that God will abundantly bless those who have been so good to us” - Don Bosco Please contact Tony Fernandes-99833146, Christopher Fernandes- 99738635 or Stanley D’Souza-66694563 for further details TONY FERNANDES President Don Bosco Past Pupils Assocotion Kuwait Unit Goa World Goa Mog Goa SuRaj Super Goa (em Português) TGF Writers' Sketchpad www.colaco.net www.goa-world. .com/goa/ music/ - The Online Music Station for KONKANI Mahableshwar http://www.mahables hwar.com St. Mary's High School - Mt Abu, Rajasthan India http://www.abusms. com FIRST KONKANI E-CINEMA FILM "BLACK NHESHOP ATANCHEM FASHION" PRODUCED AND DIRECTED BY T-BUSH to be released in GOA View the trailer http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aTduCJkQNiQ GOA MAG ONLINE http://www.goamag.net A great anvil fears not noise. ~Proverb, (Latin)~ http://mumbaihangout.org/radio/
[Goanet] Showcasing quality education from India in Kuwait
* G * O * A * N * E * T C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * ANKA SERVICES For all your Goa-based media needs - Newspapers and Electronic Media Newspaper Adverts, Press Releases, Press Conferences www.ankaservices.com kam...@ankaservices.com GULF-GOANS e-NEWSLETTER (since 1994) Presented by Ulysses Menezes, www.goa-world.com Moderated by Gaspar Almeida Showcasing quality education from India The second India Education Exhibition in Kuwait will be held on Jan 23 & 24, 2009 at the Ramada Hotel, Riggai . Leading education institutions from India participating directly will showcase the various professional and vocational courses that Indians can pursue in reputed institutions back home disclosed event organizer V Ramachandran, director of Indus Fairs & Events (India) Pvt Ltd. He said, students along with their parents will get an opportunity to personally interact with college administrators and professors, to know about the variety of educational programs available in India. The profile of the participating schools among some include international schools, universities, deemed universities, higher education in arts & science, hotel management, engineering, medical, unique and specialized programs. Ramachandran pointed out that India had a strong university network with over 350 universities and 15,500 colleges offering the widest spectrum of courses. With the second largest education system in the world, professionals trained in Indian institutions are recognized globally and over 200 of the Fortune 500 companies recruit from Indian campuses regularly. The exhibition is part of an education series that includes Dubai, Muscat and Kuwait. Commenting on the just concluded Dubai exhibition, Ramachandran said that it was immensely successful and helpful for parents and students to get first hand information about courses on various careers The exhibition will be open to the public on Friday and Saturday (Jan 23 & 24) from 11 am onwards. - Forwarded by www.goa-world.com Goa World Goa Mog Goa SuRaj Super Goa (em Português) TGF Writers' Sketchpad www.colaco.net www.goa-world. .com/goa/ music/ - The Online Music Station for KONKANI Mahableshwar http://www.mahables hwar.com St. Mary's High School - Mt Abu, Rajasthan India http://www.abusms. com FIRST KONKANI E-CINEMA FILM "BLACK NHESHOP ATANCHEM FASHION" PRODUCED AND DIRECTED BY T-BUSH to be released in GOA - View the trailer http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aTduCJkQNiQ GOA MAG ONLINE http://www.goamag.net http://mumbaihangout.org/radio/ "Change will not come if we wait for some other person or some other time. We are the ones we've been waiting for. We are the change that we seek." - Barack Obama
[Goanet] Vatican to get own YouTube channel
* G * O * A * N * E * T C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * ANKA SERVICES For all your Goa-based media needs - Newspapers and Electronic Media Newspaper Adverts, Press Releases, Press Conferences www.ankaservices.com kam...@ankaservices.com GULF-GOANS e-NEWSLETTER (since 1994) Presented by Ulysses Menezes, www.goa-world.com Moderated by Gaspar Almeida Vatican to get own YouTube channel Reuters January 19, 2009 VATICAN CITY: The Vatican will soon have its own channel on the video sharing site YouTube where the Catholic faithful or the curious will be able to see Pope Benedict or Church events, a Vatican source said on Saturday. The details of the accord are due to be presented on Friday at a news conference attended by Vatican officials as well as Henrique de Castro, managing director of media solutions for Google, which owns YouTube. The initiative will involve Google, the Vatican Television Centre and Vatican Radio. It will mark the Vatican's deepest plunge into new media. The Vatican opened up its website, www.vatican.va, in 1995. Goa World Goa Mog Goa SuRaj Super Goa (em Português) TGF Writers' Sketchpad www.colaco.net www.goa-world. .com/goa/ music/ - The Online Music Station for KONKANI Mahableshwar http://www.mahables hwar.com St. Mary's High School - Mt Abu, Rajasthan India http://www.abusms. com FIRST KONKANI E-CINEMA FILM "BLACK NHESHOP ATANCHEM FASHION" PRODUCED AND DIRECTED BY T-BUSH to be released in GOA - View the trailer http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aTduCJkQNiQ GOA MAG ONLINE http://www.goamag.net http://mumbaihangout.org/radio/ "Change will not come if we wait for some other person or some other time. We are the ones we've been waiting for. We are the change that we seek." - Barack Obama
[Goanet] The Grape Escape in Goa - Wine & Cuisine Festival - 5-8 Feb. 2009
* G * O * A * N * E * T C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * ANKA SERVICES For all your Goa-based media needs - Newspapers and Electronic Media Newspaper Adverts, Press Releases, Press Conferences www.ankaservices.com kam...@ankaservices.com GULF-GOANS e-NEWSLETTER (since 1994) Presented by Ulysses Menezes, www.goa-world.com Moderated by Gaspar Almeida The Grape Escape in Goa The fifth edition of The Grape Escape, a wine and cuisine festival will be held in Goa from February 5 to 8, bringing together under one roof international wine makers and various stake-holders of the hospitality industry from India and overseas. Organised by the Goa Tourism Development Corporation Ltd. (GTDC), the 4-day extravaganza in coastal Panjim aims to project Goa as a lifestyle destination. "The idea is to encapsulate the vivacity of Goan lifestyle by highlighting its multicultural influences and artistic passions, thus branding Goa as a lifestyle destination," said GTDC vice-chairman Lyngdon Monteiro while talking to the media last Friday. Chairman of the GTDC , Shyam Satardekar said, 'as always, the festival promises to be a unique cultural experience as it brings together international wine makers and local patrons, hoteliers, restaurants and professionals from the entertainment, food and beverage and life style industries under one roof.' Billed as the off-season promotional events, the festival would present culinary delights from across the globe, international fusion cuisine and exotic deserts apart from the wine tasting sessions. Several wineries including Four Season Wine, Big Banyan, Diageo and Indage are reportedly taking part in the fiesta. Last year Sula, Indage, Nine Hills, Chateau de Banyan etc. had taken part. ' This festival is the biggest wine platform provided in Goa where not only expats and tourists but Indians rush to enjoy the cultural programmes, fashion shows, live music and to taste wines from various participating producers, all without charge. Of course, wines can be purchased at the spot too,' informs Kawaljeet Singh, Head-Sales and Marketing of Big Banyan, the Goa based winery that is a regular participant in the festival. It is a big promotion for the Indian wineries by the tourism department, he says, adding that about 4-5,000 people come to have a good time. The fiesta is organised at the huge courtyard of Inox Theatre in Panjim. Source: http://www.indianwineacademy.com/ Goa World Goa Mog Goa SuRaj Super Goa (em Português) TGF Writers' Sketchpad www.colaco.net www.goa-world. .com/goa/ music/ - The Online Music Station for KONKANI Mahableshwar http://www.mahables hwar.com St. Mary's High School - Mt Abu, Rajasthan India http://www.abusms. com FIRST KONKANI E-CINEMA FILM "BLACK NHESHOP ATANCHEM FASHION" PRODUCED AND DIRECTED BY T-BUSH to be released in GOA - View the trailer http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aTduCJkQNiQ GOA MAG ONLINE http://www.goamag.net http://mumbaihangout.org/radio/ "Change will not come if we wait for some other person or some other time. We are the ones we've been waiting for. We are the change that we seek." - Barack Obama
[Goanet] Moti Dongor (Margao) rehab scam
* G * O * A * N * E * T C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * ANKA SERVICES For all your Goa-based media needs - Newspapers and Electronic Media Newspaper Adverts, Press Releases, Press Conferences www.ankaservices.com kam...@ankaservices.com GULF-GOANS e-NEWSLETTER (since 1994) http://www.yahoogroups.com/group/gulf-goans/ Moti Dongor rehab scam Michael D’Costa, Margao The news article in Herald (19 Jan), regarding rehabilitation of the illegal occupants of Moti Dongor in Margao, is just another gift of the CM, neither to the people of Margao nor to the people of Goa, but to his fatted vote-bank nesting cosily at the cost of the Goan people. The once beautiful Monte Hill, now known as Moti Dongor, and disdainfully and rightfully looked upon as the hideout of criminals, belongs to the Comunidade and not to the Government of Goa. Has the Government Goa acquired this land from the people of Goa to give it to non-Goans? If so, the government is anti-Goan. If the Chief Minister and his predecessors have not acquired the land from the comunidade but usurped it illegally to promote their vote bank, how can they say that their vote-bank chamchas are owners of the land? They have to be evicted because they are illegal occupants. Hence there is no question of rehabilitating them anywhere in Goa, at the expense of the people of Goa. They are all people who have homes and lands in their respective states. Their dwellings on Moti Dongor have to be demolished just as other illegal dwellings are demolished by the MMC. If the CM wants to help poor Goans, let him give the land occupied by the migrants of Moti Dongor to the mundkars of Goa. Then we can say that the land is really given to Goans. Is the CM waiting for a terrorist attack to wake him up to the raw truth? Why can’t the CM convert his own building into a mega structure and rehabilitate them above his apartment, so that he can be a constant support to their nefarious activities and vice versa? The land of Moti Dongor ought to be conserved and used as a place for hiking, eco-tourism and relaxation for the general public, and should be devoid of any commercial activity. Let me warn Mr Kamat that if ever the draft city plan materialises, the government of Goa must acquire the land from the comunidade after giving due compensation. The components of the comunidade are the rightful owners of the land, not the migrants. Like he has done to the people of Bainguinim, the CM should not force more Goans to agitate on the streets. (Letter to the Editor in Herald) Print Send This Article To Your Friend http://www.oheraldo.in/pagedetails.asp?nid=15965&cid=13 Related Links: … for rehab of 1600 slums including Moti Dongor HERALD REPORTER MARGAO, JAN 18 The City Development Plan has accepted the fact that Margao faces a threat from mushrooming slums and squatters, but has proposed rehabilitation of the 1600 existing slums, including Moti Dongor. The Plan accepts the bare fact that slums today occupy nearly six per cent of Margao’s total 13,000 households. Describing Moti Dongor as the city’s largest slum, with around 500 households, the CDP has called for rehabilitating the slums free of cost under various government schemes. Incidentally, while the Moti Dongor area is an eyesore to the city, the CDP says the city is blessed with beautiful hills which can be developed for tourism and hiking. The CDP do agree with the fears of Madgavkars that slums and squatters do pose a threat to the city along with congested roads, inadequate capacity building and the absence of planning data concerning the city. Incidentally, the CDP dealt at length the weakness of the city, saying the city has been affected by the absence of planning data, lack of tourism avenues, traffic congestion and the lack of coordination amongst government agencies. In fact, the plan has mooted administrative reforms, wherein the local Margao civic body is entrusted the responsibility to execute most of the civic functions in a planned manner. Moti Dongor: Menace or myth? GUILHERME ALMEIDA An eyesore. A migrant hub. A hideout for anti-socials. The political stronghold of Chief Minister Digambar Kamat, et al. The very mention of Moti Dongor instantly brings to the fore these facets before the average Madgavkar in particular, and Goans in general. >From just five huts in the early ’70s to a bustling slum – 342 shanties >dotting this once-picturesque hillock, Moti Dongor has indeed come a long way. >Today, the shanties are inhabited by 99.9 per cent migrants – mostly
Re: [Goanet] India: Shiv Sena protests screening of Slumdog
* G * O * A * N * E * T C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * ANKA SERVICES For all your Goa-based media needs - Newspapers and Electronic Media Newspaper Adverts, Press Releases, Press Conferences www.ankaservices.com kam...@ankaservices.com GULF-GOANS e-NEWSLETTER (since 1994) GET THE WORD 'SLUMDOG' translated in Hindi and Marathi? And see the reaction of the MARATHI MANUS in particular! Probably you will not even see the film posters around. While on the subject, we see/hear the arguments/PIL of the SLUM dwellers and their loved ones, it is interesting to note that at no time there is any effort made even to collect the waste around the SLUM Dwellers and atleast burn/cleanse the area? AlmeidaG Message: 13 Date: Sat, 24 Jan 2009 10:56:04 +1100 From: "Ruby Goes" Subject: [Goanet] India: Shiv Sena protests screening of Slumdog Millionaire To: Message-ID: <3f00cec806804c94bf1da52f00d60...@satellite> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Par for the course; the S.S. http://www.dnaindia.com/report.asp?newsid=1224434 Shame! rubygoes Goa World Goa Mog Goa SuRaj Super Goa (em Português) TGF Writers' Sketchpad www.colaco.net www.goa-world. .com/goa/ music/ - The Online Music Station for KONKANI Mahableshwar http://www.mahables hwar.com St. Mary's School - Mt Abu, Rajasthan India http://www.abusms. com FIRST KONKANI E-CINEMA FILM "BLACK NHESHOP ATANCHEM FASHION" PRODUCED AND DIRECTED BY T-BUSH to be released in GOA - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aTduCJkQNiQ GOA MAG ONLINE http://www.goamag.net http://mumbaihangout.org/radio/ Congratulations and best wishes to President Barack Obama. I watched the inauguration speech and was very impressed. If he manages to fulfill just a tenth of what he has promised, his place in the history of the human race is assured. And I have a nagging suspicion that he will. - gaspar almeida "We do on stage things that are supposed to happen off. Which is a kind of integrity, if you look on every exit as being an entrance somewhere else." - Tom Stoppard http://faltu.tv/performance-shows/12-performance-shows/217-the-amazing-christopher.html
[Goanet] Priyada Murali - A Shining Star on the Cricket Circuit
* G * O * A * N * E * T C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * ANKA SERVICES For all your Goa-based media needs - Newspapers and Electronic Media Newspaper Adverts, Press Releases, Press Conferences www.ankaservices.com kam...@ankaservices.com GULF-GOANS e-NEWSLETTER (since 1994) Priyada Murali - A Shining Star on the Cricket Circuit - By: Gaspar Almeida, www.goa-world.com Priyada Murali, a Xth standard student of Gulf Indian School, Fahaheel had the rare honors of leading Kuwait’s Under 19 Women’s’ team which participated in the recently concluded ACC (Asian Cricket Council) U-19 Women’s Championship at Chiang Mai, Thailand. Debutants Kuwait U-19 Women’s cricket team performed extremely well as they matched their opponents with grit & determination and brought laurels to the country. Kuwait won remarkable victories over China & Oman & very narrowly lost to Singapore & ultimate champions Nepal in the league round matches. Taking up cricket only a few weeks back, the highly motivated women’s team performed incredibly well to finish 9th in ranking and thus earning a ticket to participate in the qualifying rounds for the 2010 Asian Games, in which cricket will make its first appearance. Having attracted to the game of cricket by participating in the CRY cricket tournaments conducted by FOCC in Kuwait, Priyada Murali showing remarkable all round cricketing skills excelled in each of the games played and earned the praise of ACC officials to be declared the "Best Bowler of the tournament", apart from having the honor of being awarded the "Player of the match" awards on two occasions. Pictures courtesy http://www.asiancricket.org/cnt_archives.cfm FOR MORE DETAILS: http://www.asiancricket.org/cnt_lawsofcricket.cfm Also read Arab Times (Sports Pages) of today's date (25 Jan '09) http://www.arabtimesonline.com Upcoming event: CRYcket - Children's Cricket Festival at Ahmadi, KOC Grounds on 30th Jan. 2009 organized by FOCC, Kuwait. Visit www.focckwt.org or email: focc...@yahoo.com Goa World Goa Mog Goa SuRaj Super Goa (em Português) TGF Writers' Sketchpad www.colaco.net www.goa-world. .com/goa/ music/ - The Online Music Station for KONKANI Mahableshwar http://www.mahables hwar.com St. Mary's School - Mt Abu, Rajasthan India http://www.abusms. com FIRST KONKANI E-CINEMA FILM "BLACK NHESHOP ATANCHEM FASHION" PRODUCED AND DIRECTED BY T-BUSH to be released in GOA - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aTduCJkQNiQ GOA MAG ONLINE http://www.goamag.net http://mumbaihangout.org/radio/ Congratulations and best wishes to President Barack Obama. I watched the inauguration speech and was very impressed. If he manages to fulfill just a tenth of what he has promised, his place in the history of the human race is assured. And I have a nagging suspicion that he will. - gaspar almeida "We do on stage things that are supposed to happen off. Which is a kind of integrity, if you look on every exit as being an entrance somewhere else." - Tom Stoppard http://faltu.tv/performance-shows/12-performance-shows/217-the-amazing-christopher.html
[Goanet] A Book on Kandhamal to reveal the truth behind violence
* G * O * A * N * E * T C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * ANKA SERVICES For all your Goa-based media needs - Newspapers and Electronic Media Newspaper Adverts, Press Releases, Press Conferences www.ankaservices.com kam...@ankaservices.com GULF-GOANS e-NEWSLETTER (since 1994) A Book on Kandhamal to reveal the truth behind violence Saturday, January 24, 2009 Report by Rashmi r Parida; New Delhi: Sai Prasan, a Mumbai based senior journalist, has been writing articles on Kandhamal violence which he calls it a phenomena. He has written three articles and taken an interview of Dr John Dayal, working for the cause of dalits. Currently, Sai Prasan is writing his fourth article on the same subject which will be released in the public domain within a couple of days. The readers can read the earlier articles at www.kandhamalconversion.blogspot.com In the process of studying Kandhamal phenomena, he has got the feed back from people that the reasons behind Kandhamal violence is not local only. But, it has both national and global linkages due to which the image of India specially Odisha has been tarnished. And, poor dalits / tribal have become the victims of communal forces. Sai Prasan thinks that the media coverage of Kandhamal violence / phenomena is not complete and the facts or truth behind Kandhamal episode is yet to be unveiled. The people specially from Odisha origin living within and outside the State as well as country were of the opinion that the global world needs to be conveyed that the peace loving people of Odisha alone are not responsible for the violence that continued for four months. There were several other factors too responsible for this SC-ST conflict taking the shape of a Hindu-Christian communal violence / phenomena, he said. Sai Prasan is of the view that the people within and outside Odisha should be conveyed that the secularism-peace and social change is a must for a holistic development of the state. In this backdrop, Sai Prasan has been suggested by some of the readers to write a book on Kandhamal violence-phenomena. Hence, he has decided to write a book with the help of inputs offered by two other persons. Both of them are also closely associated with the day-today development in Kandhamal. He has already written five chapters out of the twelve chapters of the seventy five (75) pages book. Apart from covering different aspects of Kandhamal violence, the book on Kandhamal violence will carry author's interaction with Christian and Hindu leaders on Kandhamal violence / phenomena. The book will be released in March this year. The place of the book release will be either Bhubaneswar or New Delhi. The publisher of the book will be Mumbai based media company – Samagra Mass Media (SMM). The copyright, distribution rights or any other form of rights to the book will rest with the author. The resources for the printing and promotion of the book will be mobilized from the individual and institutional sponsorers as it will help in keeping the price at an affordable level for circulation within Odisha. And, the book will be sold at the market price outside Odisha. The name of the sponsorers will be given prominently on a separate page in the book. The number of the printing order of the copies will depend on the resources mobilized. The author or publisher shall not take any profit from the books sold in the calendar year 2009. And, any profit earned from the book will be spent on creating awareness among people about secularism and social change in Odisha. The name of the book will be decided in due course of time. For further details, contact, Sai Prasan, Journalist, Web: www.kandhamalconversion.blogspot.com Mobile: 09821265458 Address: 432/4, MHADA, Vanrai, Goregaon (East), Mumbai - Forwarded by "Ancy S DSouza Paladka" Goa World Goa Mog Goa SuRaj Super Goa (em Português) TGF Writers' Sketchpad www.colaco.net www.goa-world. .com/goa/ music/ - The Online Music Station for KONKANI Mahableshwar http://www.mahables hwar.com St. Mary's School - Mt Abu, Rajasthan India http://www.abusms. com FIRST KONKANI E-CINEMA FILM "BLACK NHESHOP ATANCHEM FASHION" PRODUCED AND DIRECTED BY T-BUSH to be released in GOA - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aTduCJkQNiQ GOA MAG ONLINE http://www.goamag.net http://mumbaihangout.org/radio/ Congratulations and best wishes to President Barack Obama. I watched the inauguration speech and was very impressed. If he manages to fulfill just a tenth of what he has promised, his place in the history of the human race is
[Goanet] Goa MLA Agnelo Fernandes held for protest near parade ground
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Goa MLA held for protest near parade ground
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PANAJI: Goa's Congress legislator Agnelo Fernandes and 200 others were arrested
on Monday after they defied orders and took out a march towards the
Republic Day parade ground in the city, demanding removal of a ship that ran
aground eight years ago.
They were protesting under banner of 'River Princess Hatao Manch', demanding
removal of a huge cargo ship which ran aground in North Goa's Candolim shore in
June 2000.
"Fernandes was arrested under 151 of CrPC as they had no permission to hold a
march in the city," Sub Divisional Magistrate Sabhaji Shetye told reporters.
The protesters were arrested to avoid possible problems during the parade.
River Princess Hatao Manch, an NGO, has been agitating in the state demanding
removal of the ship which could cause ecological disaster due to high erosion
of sand.
The protesters were arrested at Panaji's Ferry Wharf, almost 2 km away from the
Republic Day function venue, when they were walking with placards in hand. The
function was attended by governor SS Sidhu, chief minister Digamber Kamat and
other dignitaries.
Fernandes said that they had no intention to sabotage the parade. "We would
have sat peacefully at the parade with placards in hand. This was a peaceful
silent protest," the legislator representing Calangute constituency said.
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[Goanet] Dr. KIRAN BEDI to Visit Kuwait for Frontliners Event on 10th April 2009
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[Goanet] Shiv Sena activists ransack Goa multiplex screening 'Slumdog...'
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[Goanet] 91st Birth Anniversary Celebration - Pe. Chico Monteiro
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91st Birth Anniversary Celebration - Pe. Chico Monteiro
The Trustees of Pe. Chico Monteiro Memorial Trust announce that on 1st February
2009 (Sunday) there will be a Holy Mass at 4:00 p.m. at Lar de Estudantes,
Altinho, Panjim,
followed by a function.
Chief Guest: Mr. Cesar Menezes,
Chairman - Menezes Group of Companies.
We coordially invite relatives, friends, admirers of Pe. Chico,
beneficiaries of the Trust, "LARISTAS" and the public
to participate in this Celebrations.
Pe. Chico Monteiro Memorial Trust
(As published in O'Heraldo)
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UNDERSTANDING LIFE BEYOND SOCCER BOUNDARIES
by Francisco Lume Pereira
To every Larista who had the privilege of coming under the sharp eye of
Monsignor Francisco Monteiro "Padre Chico" at the Lar dos estudantes at Altinho
{ panjim } the experience will last a life time.
As one of those privileged many, I can still recall the halo of serenity and
the innate feeling that justice would be dealt evenly , in his benign
presence. But more than these two inspiring and sobering first impressions ,
was the strong personal belief that he tried to instill in every Larista's
mind- that of a "mens sana in corpore sano".
Table-tennis , volley -ball, base-ball, basket ball .. he had the basic
facilities of all these sports provided for at the Lar. And of course
foot-ball- his most cherished sport !
He was the mentor-cum-coach-cum-tactician of the post liberation Academica
team, which after the departure of it's Portuguese and Laurentino stars. had to
struggle for a couple of seasons in the first Division League with the core of
Laristas Wilson Mazarello, Oscar "Williebroad" Gracias, Trifonio and Solon
Jaques, Joao Laurento etc. and other youngsters like Henrique , Vincent
Fernandes etc. from upto the Lar football ground, the only one available to
them in the vicinity.
Later, as the situation in recruitment of players improved for academica, the
lesser lights in the Lar were moulded by Fr. Chico into the sporting Clube de
Goa, a club which had ceased to exist after liberation, and which continued for
some years even after the dissolution of Academica- a tribute to Fr. Chico's
love for football, although by then he had long left the Lar.
Self-instructed in the basics of football, Fr. Chico was a sticker for clean
and elegant play and propagated the concept of concerted team efforts based on
rudimentary passing techniques instead of the then prevalent individual
dribbling and soloing attitudes.
He carried on with this dedication to youngsters and football in his village of
Candolim from where he groomed the likes of goal-keeper Alexinho Fernandes, the
late Titus Fernandes , Alexio 'Bendu" Simoes, etc
Even after he took charge of the home for the aged clergymen at Porvorim Fr.
Chico would find time to witness good football matches at Campal stadium- a
visiting foreign team, or perhaps the finals of the Bandodkar Trophy.
And this is an impression I will always remember the saintly priest surrounded
by many former Laristas " Liceuistas" etc.., some already greying and balding ,
stooping to kiss his hand, their eyes reflecting the love and affection for
this guiding light of the early years !!!
The memory of Fr. Chico will also remain with them Forever !
Tribute to Fr. Chico
by Edgar Silveira
The passing away of Fr. Chico Monteiro marks an end of an era. An
era of joy, an era of sportsmanship, an era of love and an era of dedication.
From his seminary days at Rachol, his tenure as Assistant Parish Priest of
Panjim, right through his term as guiding light of Lar dos Estudantes and
finally as the pillar of strength to the inmates of Clergy Home, he brought a
new meaning to the word "service". His was a life of giving without thought of
reward or recompense.
As the founding father of Lar dos Estudantes, he built the institution with
love and devotion. A whole generation of Laristas testimony to his exacting
moral standards.
To them he was a father, counselor, an educated teacher and a spirited coach.
Whether in soccer, table tennis or volleyball he was always there to give them
training and encouragement that goes toward forming a winning combination.
Goa's soccer supremacy today has a few of its roots in Fr Chico's team
'Academica'.
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[Goanet] 59 KONKANI ALBUMS AND STILL RECORDING !
GULF-GOANS e-NEWSLETTER (since 1994) 59 KONKANI ALBUMS AND STILL RECORDING ! Lawry Travasso, the singing sensation of Konkani, back from Kuwait after launching his latest VCD "Ekuch Zap Kor", shares snippets about his journey on the Konkani stage with Walter Menezes. He sets the Konkani stage on fire every time he steps on it. And when he sings, he casts a magic spell on the listeners and they always cry out: once more! He is only 35 and already on top of the world. On one occasion, while performing in Navelim, he was called for a record number of eight times on the stage for his comedy song, "Moddganvcho Bazaar"! In 2006, at a special ceremony held during Mario Menezes’ tiatr, "Tanchem Chintat, Timvuim Mon’xam", he was crowned ‘The Melody King of Goa’. He still ‘wears’ that crown, but not on his head. The big, golden pendant in the shape of a crown adorning his chain is a constant reminder of his remarkable journey on Konkani stage. With 59 audio and video albums under his belt, he has indeed come a long way. The early days… “I used to take part in the school gatherings and the programmes organized by our parish. My father provided constant support. When I was in the 8th standard, we formed a music group called "Co-ordinators". I was the lead vocalist. We were soon playing at local weddings and doing a good job too! However, the band did not last long. "Littles" was our next experiment.” The big break… “I was in the 10th standard. My parents were worked up because they felt that playing for a band would mess up my studies. We were performing at a wedding in Curchorem when John Claro spotted me. ‘Can you sing a kantar in my tiatr, "Rostadak Vostad?" he asked. John Claro’s tiatr had a star-studded cast. M. Boyer, Mike Mehta, Wilmix-Sharon and Sabina. Did I develop cold feet? Oh, no! I just went there on the stage and sang my heart out.” The climb to the top… “Suddenly I found myself in the company of professionals. It was a wonderful feeling. John Claro offered me a small role in his next tiatr, "Tambddi Mati" and I sang two songs as well. The applause became louder in William de Curtorim’s "Ankvarponn Sonsunk Zainam". And in C D Silva’s tiatr, "Ganjil" I not only sang but played the main role.” The albums, the artists… “During the last 12 years since I first stepped on stage, I have to my credit 59 Konkani audio and video albums. That I think is a record! All the leading lights of the Konkani stage have blessed my efforts and sung in my albums. I was privileged to have Lorna, Goa’s Nightingale, in "Fottovlem". Most of the albums have been produced by Manfa Music and a few by V P Sinari and Music House. I have now started my own company, "Travasso Music & Plastics" which handles the nitty-gritty of producing an album once the master copy is received from the recording studio.” The lyrics and the music… “I live in a quiet village in Kepem. The Kushavati flows gently behind my house. This place inspires me. Sometimes, music comes first. Sometimes, it is the lyrics. Best time is late in the night when everyone around you is fast asleep. I focus on the values of life. Yes, there are comedy songs too and those that comment on current affairs.” The world is a (Konkani) stage… “Konkani stage has taken me all over the globe, from countries in the Gulf to Germany, Canada, Portugal and UK. Every time we go abroad with a tiatr, we feel we are doing something for Konkani avoi. Goans in these countries at once feel bonded with their motherland and their mother-tongue. Once, when we were performing in Swindon, the scene outside the hall was unbelievable. I felt like I was in Agxechea bazarant!” The formidable four… “I have worked under Prince Jacob, Roseferns, Milagres de Chandor, Pascoal Rodrigues and other directors. I am now exclusively with Mario Menezes. He is a great director and my guru. He fine-tuned my acting capabilities. Even today he corrects me. He crafts his story in such a way that the plot always revolves around Agnes D’Silva, Rosy Alvares, Mario and me. Naginn follows a similar pattern.” The awards, the recognitions… “In the tiatr competitions of Kala Akademi, I received the ‘Best Singer Award’ on four occasions. I was Gulab’s ‘Best Singer’ in 2005. Brain Box Institute, Assolna felicitated me in 2006 and in 2007, I was honoured by Konkani Songit Somajik Kola Kendr from Taleigao with Dr Jack de Sequeira Awards for ‘Best Singer’ and for ‘the highest number of Konkani albums’.” The scales of (in)justice… “I was part of Mario Menezes’ cultural group on the second day of the Poilem Konkani (Romi Lipi) Sahitya ani Sonvskruti Sommelon. We went there to express our solidarity with the organizers. Those who read and write Konkani in Romi script have received a raw deal. We have to fight against this injustice. Why should a writer be discriminated on the basis of scr
[Goanet] The Grape Escape 2009 - A report
GULF-GOANS e-NEWSLETTER (since 1994) THE GRAPE ESCAPADE 2009 The fifth Grape Escape 2009 – a wine and haute cuisine festival will be held from February 5 to 8 at the Old GMC Courtyard, Panjim from 6.30 pm onwards. Being a prominent wine festival, there will be exclusive wine tasting sessions conducted on all four days from 7.30 pm to 8.15 pm. These sessions will be for invites only and for wine connoisseurs. Also there will be a wide array of music, dance and act performance to enthrall the audience. The event will be backed up by Konkani great artistes "Quepemchim Kirnnam", "Amelia and troupe", Goa’s topmost bands – "Pure Magic, Forefront, Lace, Belinda and Tropicanoes, Big Country Band and Jazz-fusion by Collin D’Cruz". There will be spot singers like Lulu Fortes, Newton and Nezz and Trio Orlando, dance performances by Dr Martin and Group, Snaden and Shawn and the Versatile who will captivate your heart to top class renditions. Also, the fire-eaters and the Hoop Hulla, the carnival paraders and the pirates will put up amazing acts and liven the show. The highlights of the festival will be the fashion show conducted by one of Goa’s well-known designers Monty Sally and the selection of The Grape Escapade Queen 2009. Related Report… WOMEN’S FORUM TAKES ON GOVERNMENT ON WINE FESTIVAL Bailancho Saad in its meeting has strongly condemned the attack of girls in a pub in Mangalore by the Sri Ram Sena and demanded that the guilty be punished. It strongly protests the curbing of women’s rights under the garb of protecting culture and calls upon the government to take strong measures to stop this culture of violence. According to Sabina Martins, Bailancho Saad has taken strong objection to holding the wine festival on government premises as promotion of alcohol is against the directive principles of the Constitution. A representation has been made to the Goa Tourism Development Corporation (GTDC) not to hold the festival on government premises. The Saad stated that the government should take the responsibility of educating the public (about) the ill effects instead of promoting alcohol and make the alcohol manufacturing companies accountable for the addiction caused due to aggressive promotion. The Saad has also decided to intensify the protest against the proliferation of offshore casinos in the rivers as well in low grade hotels and five star hotels. A series of awareness meetings have been held in several villages. The Saad also took strong objection to the advertisement of gambling all over the state and called upon the government to remove them. If the government fails to curb the advertisements then the organization will have no option but to take appropriate action, Sabina said. (Gomantak Times dated 4th February, 2009) ALWAYS READ GOMANTAK TIMES. Related Links: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/gulf-goans/message/23157 http://www.goamag.net http://www.yahoogroups.com/group/goa-goans/ Goa World Goa Mog Goa SuRaj Super Goa (em Português) TGF Writers' Sketchpad www.colaco.net www.goa-world. .com/goa/ music/ - The Online Music Station for KONKANI Mahableshwar http://www.mahables hwar.com St. Mary's School - Mt Abu, Rajasthan India http://www.abusms. com http://www.goa-dc.com/flvvid/ikonkani.html http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aTduCJkQNiQ GOA MAG ONLINE http://www.goamag.net http://mumbaihangout.org/radio/ Optimism is essential to achievement and it is also the foundation of courage and true progress. -- Nicholas Murray Butler
[Goanet] OBITUARY - Agnelo Manuel Rodrigues (Kuwait/Siolim-Sodiem, Goa)
O B I T U A R Y AGNELO MANUEL RODRIGUES Beloved Son of Alex & Philo Rodrigues, Husband of Perpetua Carmina Rodrigues, Father of Joshua & Jemima, Brother of Anthony/Bena (Kuwait), Micheal/Paloma (Dubai), Son-in-law of Andrew/Eliza Fernandes (Bombay), Brother-in-law of Mario Menezes/Effie (Goa), Mario(Kuwait)/Brenda (Bombay) , Victor (Kuwait), Jane/Victor (Bombay), Gordon/Silvinia (Bombay), expired in Bombay on 3rd February 2009. The Funeral will take place on Friday, 6th February 2009 at Siolim, Sodiem – Tropa Church, Goa at 10:00 a.m. May his soul rest in peace.
[Goanet] Foundation laid for the proposed new Church of St. Anthony of Padua in Ras Al Khaimah
GULF-GOANS e-NEWSLETTER (since 1994) Foundation laid for the proposed new Church of St. Anthony of Padua in Ras Al Khaimah The Vicar Apostolic of Arabia Paul Hinder OFM Cap. laid the Foundation Stone of the proposed new St.Anthony of Padua Roman Catholic Church at Ras Al Khaimah, UAE, on 2nd February, 2009. The faithful, gathered at the site, which was generously donated by the Govt.of Ras Al Khaimah, at 5:30p.m. The Bishop, in the distinguished presence of Fr.Varghese Vice Provincial OFM, Cap.,and based at, Fr.John (The former parish priest of RAK church), Fr.Mathew, the present Parish Priest, and priests of various parishes in the UAE: Fr. Dinesh (Sharjah), Fr.Michael (Fujairah)Fr. Thomas, & Fr. Mutu, witnessed this event. Fr.Varghese came from Dubai. After the brief introduction by the Bishop, Fr.Varghese read the Holy Scripture followed by a short message by the Bishop. He thanked the Govt. Of Ras Al Khaimah for their generosity in getting this new land to build a church, which can accommodate more parishioners. Mr.Benny Sardinha, then gave a brief outline of the proposed project. The Bishop then placed the "capsule" under the Foundation Stone and laid the same. The commemorative plaque was then opened by the Bishop. This was followed by the bishop imparting his blessings after the final prayers. Light snacks and refreshments were served to the gathering. At present Catholics in RAK have a small church in the City centre-Nakheel area, while the new one will come up in Jazeerah on the outskirts of Ras Al Khaimah. - Forwarded by: Anicet F.M. Florindo Goa World Goa Mog Goa SuRaj Super Goa (em Português) TGF Writers' Sketchpad www.colaco.net www.goa-world. .com/goa/ music/ - The Online Music Station for KONKANI Mahableshwar http://www.mahables hwar.com St. Mary's School - Mt Abu, Rajasthan India http://www.abusms. com http://www.goa-dc.com/flvvid/ikonkani.html http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aTduCJkQNiQ GOA MAG ONLINE http://www.goamag.net http://mumbaihangout.org/radio/ Optimism is essential to achievement and it is also the foundation of courage and true progress. -- Nicholas Murray Butler
[Goanet] 3-Day 'Diocesan Mission Congress' (Deavchea Mogacho Somarombh) at Pillar
GULF-GOANS e-NEWSLETTER (since 1994) 3-Day 'Diocesan Mission Congress' (Deavchea Mogacho Somarombh) at Pilar The Archdiocese of Goa and Daman will organise the Diocesan Mission Congress in Konkani on the theme Devachea Mogacho Somarombh (Celebration of God�s Love) at Pilar from February 6 to 8. Over 500 people from 161 parishes from all over Goa, including 59 from Daman, Diu and Dadra Nagar Haveli will be attending the meeting together with Archbishop-Patriarch, M Rev Filipe Neri Ferrao, Archbishop-Patriarch Emeritus, M Rev Raul Nicolau Gonsalves and the Bishop of Sindhudurg, M Rev Alwyn Barreto. This gathering will be unique in nature. It will be a celebration of faith, thanking God for his special love for each one of us manifested in different ways in each one�s life as well as for the community at large, said Fr Saturnino Dias, convenor of the Organising Committee of the Goa Mission Congress. Instead of being a theological or philosophical exercise, the Congress will witness people from different walks of life all over the archdiocese sharing their unique experiences of God�s love in their lives. Faith experiences must be abounding in Goa. By deepening of faith and renewed commitment of faith, sharing them publicly, we celebrate the gift of our faith not for the sake of worldly pride but to reflect on our faith,� said Fr Dias. �Besides, there will be one full session where people from other faiths will share their understanding of Christianity or how they experience Christians living their faith in their day to day lives, Fr Dias added. He informed that the need to celebrate God's love is intrinsically linked to Goa. The story of the love of Jesus the Saviour, which began in the small town of Asia known as Bethlehem, was spread from the Goan soil in an extraordinary way. We will celebrate 500 years of this great event in the year 2010, Fr Dias added. He informed that St Francis Xavier, fondly known as Goencho Saib (Lord of Goa), was one of those missionaries who spread the Good News of Jesus in Goa. Coming from Spain, he made Goa the base of his missionary endeavours and for about ten years he went from place to place in the Asian countries spreading the Good News of the love of God, said Fr Dias. He also stated that Blessed Joseph Vaz was a Goan missionary who proclaimed the Story of Jesus using the cultural heritage of Sri Lanka and thus brought to the surface the Sri Lankan face of Jesus. He helped to revive and grow the dying Catholic Church in Sri Lanka, said Fr Dias. Fr Dias also sought to clarify on the general impression of �mission and missionary activities, involving the Christian community. The words Mission, Missionary elicit in the mind of some people the idea of conversion to Christianity from another religion and for this reason many speak against and even persecute the Christian community,� he said. By seeing the love we express towards them, if others experience the love of God and come to know Jesus more intimately and thus change their way of life or even their religion, who can stop them from becoming disciples of Jesus, asked Fr Dias. Delving on the history of the Mission Congress, Fr Dias recalled that Pope John Paul II had called the continental Synods of Bishops to reflect on these issues and after each Synod he wrote an Apostolic Exhortation to the Church of the respective continent. Responding to that exhortation, the Church in Asia, through the Office of Evangelization of the Federation of the Asian Bishops� Conferences held the first Asian Mission Congress at Chiangmai (Thailand) from October 18 - 22, 2006. Following an appeal in the First Asian Mission Congress, such Mission Congresses are being organized in the various countries, regions, and dioceses of Asia. The Indian Mission Congress will be conducted on October 14-18 in Mumbai, while the Regional Mission Congress (which includes Goa, Maharashtra and Gujarat) will be organised from April 30 to May 3 at Pilar. courtes: The Navhind Times Goa World Goa Mog Goa SuRaj Super Goa (em Português) TGF Writers' Sketchpad www.colaco.net www.goa-world. .com/goa/ music/ - The Online Music Station for KONKANI Mahableshwar http://www.mahables hwar.com St. Mary's School - Mt Abu, Rajasthan India http://www.abusms. com http://www.goa-dc.com/flvvid/ikonkani.html http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aTduCJkQNiQ GOA MAG ONLINE http://www.goamag.net http://mumbaihangout.org/radio/ Optimism is essential to achievement and it is also the foundation of courage and true progress. -- Nicholas Murray Butler
[Goanet] OBITUARY - John Filipe Lobo (Kuwait)
OBITUARY John Filipe Lobo Beloved Husband of Rose, Father of Antonio expired on 4th February 2009 The Holy Mass will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, 7th February (today) at the Holy Family Cathedral, Kuwait City. The mortal remains can be viewed between 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. on Monday at the Al-Sabah Hospital Morgue. May his soul rest in peace.
[Goanet] OBITUARY - VINCENT J. D'SOUZA (Kuwait)
O B I T U A R Y We deeply regret the sad demise of VINCENT J. D'SOUZA [Born: 27-10-1947 Died: 6-02-2009] Beloved husband of Victoria D'Souza Father of Vernon, Vanessa & Valentino Father-in-law of Rashmi & Vikas Grandfather of Ryan & Vian Brother-in-law of Angela Special service at St.Theresa Church, Salmiya, Kuwait will be held on 9-02-2009 at 7:15 p.m. offered by his sorrowful family. _ Vincent was an old timer in Kuwait, very active in the Goan community and founder member of Salmiya Friends Club. He hailed from Nagoa, Bardez, Goa. The mortal remains will be flown to Karachi, Pakistan. May his soul rest in peace.
[Goanet] CUC-Kuwait donation to Shanti Avedna Sadan in Goa
GULF-GOANS e-NEWSLETTER (since 1994) CUC-KUWAIT DONATION TO SHANTI AVEDNA SADAN IN GOA Colva United Centre-Kuwait has donated Rs. 100,000 (One Lakh) to Shanti Avedna Sadan, Loutolim, Goa as part of their contribution, recognition and appreciation of their missionary work being carried out in catering to the needs of terminally ill cancer patients without any discrimination. This donation has been generated from the annual function - Colva Nite - held in Kuwait on 23rd October 2008 as part of the Colva Feast celebrations which is a eagerly awaited social event in Kuwait amongst all expatriates working in Kuwait. Alexander Fernandes President - Colva United Centre (Kuwait) Links: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/gulf-goans/message/22204 About Shanti Avedna Sadan in Goa Shanti Avedna Sadan Nacorda, Loutulim, Salcette, Goa 403718 Tel. 91-832-2777024 Email. saal...@satyam.net.in Contact: Administrator http://www.shantiavednasadan.org The Shanti Avedna Sadan is India’s first Hospice, an institution that takes care of the advanced terminally ill Cancer patients. It is neither a hospital nor a home, but is in fact both, offering the specialized care of a hospital together with the love of a home SHANTI AVEDNA SADAN Where there is Love there is no Pain The Shanti Avedna Sadan Trust is a Charitable Trust , registered under the Societies Registration Act of 1860 No.BOM 173/78 G.B.B.S.D and the Bombay Public Trusts Act 1950, No.F-4862 (Bom) of 1978. Goa World Goa Mog Goa SuRaj Super Goa (em Português) TGF Writers' Sketchpad www.colaco.net www.goa-world. .com/goa/ music/ - The Online Music Station for KONKANI Mahableshwar http://www.mahables hwar.com St. Mary's School - Mt Abu, Rajasthan India http://www.abusms. com http://www.goa-dc.com/flvvid/ikonkani.html http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aTduCJkQNiQ GOA MAG ONLINE http://www.goamag.net http://mumbaihangout.org/radio/ Optimism is essential to achievement and it is also the foundation of courage and true progress. -- Nicholas Murray Butler
[Goanet] One Act Modern Comedy Konkani drama 'Mama Marinaka!' in Kuwait
GULF-GOANS e-NEWSLETTER (since 1994) One Act Modern Comedy Konkani drama 'Mama Marinaka!' in Kuwait Kullvar Rangmanchi, Kuwait, a group of Konkani Artists will be presenting One Act Modern Comedy Drama `Mama Marinaka' on 24th April, 2009 at 05.30 pm in American International School Auditorium, Maidan Hawally. The Drama has been written by shaan bondel and directed by prominent Director Lancy Pinto Nayak, Kulshekar. Eighteen actors, trained since November 1st, 2008, will be performing in this melodrama. An exclusive presentation of both New and old Konkani artists together on one stage, so mark your calendars! Budding Musician, Austin Salins of Brahmavar & group, who has already performed several musical shows on his credit, will be providing music and background scores. Special attractions- - 50 Free seats reserved for 65 years old and above, residing in Kuwait. - 50 Free seats reserved for people who are on visit to Kuwait. - 50 Free seats reserved for our guests from GCC countries. `Mama Marinaka’ will create a history, the whole event is supported by Konkani people, Join us and be a part of it The gate passes will be released shortly and will be made available at places of your convenience. For more details please contact: Lancy Pinto Nayak 99531854, shaan 66871027, Ida D’Silva 97972308, Olivera Flavia 66235819 or send mails: kullv...@rediffmail.com, lancyna...@yahoo.com, shaanbon...@rediffmail.com http://www.mangalorean.com/news.php?newstype=broadcast&broadcastid=111931 - Forwarded by Lancy Pinto Nayak lancyna...@yahoo.com Links: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/gulf-goans/message/21253 Goa World Goa Mog Goa SuRaj Super Goa (em Português) TGF Writers' Sketchpad www.colaco.net www.goa-world. .com/goa/ music/ - The Online Music Station for KONKANI Mahableshwar http://www.mahables hwar.com St. Mary's School - Mt Abu, Rajasthan India http://www.abusms. com http://www.goa-dc.com/flvvid/ikonkani.html http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aTduCJkQNiQ GOA MAG ONLINE http://www.goamag.net http://mumbaihangout.org/radio/ Optimism is essential to achievement and it is also the foundation of courage and true progress. -- Nicholas Murray Butler
[Goanet] In Everloving Memory of RALPH GONSALVES
One Year in the Lord's vineyard in Everloving Memory of RALPH GONSALVES Born: 11 July 1987 Died: 10 February 2008 With tearful eyes we watched you,and saw you pass away. Although we loved you dearly, we could not make you stay, Its lonesome here without you, We miss you so each day, Our lives arent the same since you went away. Each time we see your picture You seem to smile and say "Dont cry, Im in God's keeping, We'll meet again someday." There will be a Eucharist celebration for the soul of our Ralph on Tuesday, 10th February 2009, at Mae de Deus Church, Majorda, Goa, at 7:30 am followed by prayers and blessing of the grave. A Tribute of Love from: Dad: Roque Mom: Joyce Brother: Russell Sister/Bro-in-law: Janessa/Nazarius & Niece: Narissa.
[Goanet] With no income, Neura family struggles to live in Merces, Goa
GULF-GOANS e-NEWSLETTER (since 1994) With no income, Neura family struggles to live Manuel Vaz MERCES, FEB 7, 2009 Goa is being rated as one of the best State in the country and Chief Minister Digambar Kamat makes a mention of it on many occasions. However, the picture is not quite rosy for many and there are still some families in the State, who cannot even afford a single meal and find it difficult to make both ends meet. In one such instance at Gudiwada-Neura, Bhima Naik (45) and his wife Raksha (40) have no source of income and are struggling to survive. Bhima is afflicted with polio and has cataract in one of his eyes, while Raksha Naik suffers from tuberculosis. The couple also has two children to look after and they are entirely dependent on generous donors for their survival. Being polio-afflicted and with poor vision, Bhima is unable to do any job and the family was dependent on Bhima’s wife Raksha, who was doing menial jobs, to earn their livelihood. However, Raksha contracted tuberculosis and became bed-ridden due to weakness and is currently undergoing DOTS treatment. Her weakness means that Raksha is unable to work, thereby depriving them the only source of income and now the entire family is completely dependent on charity. Their daughter Rakhi Naik (13), who was studying in Std 7, has also left school, while Saish is five years old. The house, where the family stays, is also in a dilapidated condition, with a weak roof posing threat of collapse. And to compound their miseries, the century-old traditional pathways leading to Naik’s house are blocked due to construction of compound walls by neighbours, thereby forcibly restricting the movement of the family members. This correspondent himself found it difficult to enter the Naik’s house and was surprised to find the house virtually fortified by walls on almost all sides. As it is, the Naik family is living a hand-to-mouth existence and fighting a legal battle in such circumstances is definitely an arduous task, which has meant that the Naiks have had to suffer the injustice silently. www.oheraldo.in - Goa-World.Com Team requests Manuel Vaz to contact us at goaworldto...@gmail.com in order to assist the Naik family in Merces in their hour of need. A group of individuals and subscribers of Gulf-Goans e-Newsletter have voluntarily came forward to contribute towards this cause. Any person/organization also wishing to contribute may email their name, contact telephone in order to coordinate -- Goa World Goa Mog Goa SuRaj Super Goa (em Português) TGF Writers' Sketchpad www.colaco.net www.goa-world. .com/goa/ music/ - The Online Music Station for KONKANI Mahableshwar http://www.mahables hwar.com St. Mary's School - Mt Abu, Rajasthan India http://www.abusms. com http://www.goa-dc.com/flvvid/ikonkani.html http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aTduCJkQNiQ GOA MAG ONLINE http://www.goamag.net http://mumbaihangout.org/radio/ Optimism is essential to achievement and it is also the foundation of courage and true progress. -- Nicholas Murray Butler
[Goanet] Tiatr Academy of Goa opens on Monday
GULF-GOANS e-NEWSLETTER (since 1994) Tiatr Academy opens on Monday Herald News desk/Feb. 11, 2009 www.oheraldo.in Tiatr Academy of Goa will be inaugurated by Master Vaz, an eminent tiatrist and recipient of Goa State Cultural Award, in the presence of Chief Minister Digambar Kamat on February 16, 2007 at 5.30 pm at Ravindra Bhavan, Margao. The inauguration of the Academy is jointly organised by Directorate of Art & Culture, Panjim and Tiatr Academy of Goa, says a government press release. Fifteen tiatr artists from Mumbai and Goa — Ophelia, Antonette, Titta Pretto, Anita, Clara, Lucasa, Star of Arrosi, Antonio Moraes, C D Silva, Thomas Antao, Remmie Colaco, M Boyer, John Claro, Master Vaz and Philomena Crasto will be honoured on the occasion. The main function will be followed by a cultural programme of comedy skits and songs by professional and amateur artists — Roseferns, Peter-Roshan, Bab Myton, Victor, Maria Menezes, Rosy Alvares, Lawy Travasso, Comedians: Joana, Edilson, Baby Rioma, Prince Jacob, Humbert, Agostinho, Selvy, Jesus, besides Hortencio Pereira, Anil Kumar, Fatima, Rocky, Baby Zlyana, Xavier Gomes, Marcus Vaz, Felcy, C D Silva, Shaikh Amir, Marcelino de Betim.. The Programme will be coordinated by Mario de Vasco. Links: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/gulf-goans/message/23411 http://mastervaz.blogspot.com/2009/02/jose-lourenco-vaz-master-vaz.html Goa World Goa Mog Goa SuRaj Super Goa (em Português) TGF Writers' Sketchpad www.colaco.net www.goa-world. .com/goa/ music/ - The Online Music Station for KONKANI Mahableshwar http://www.mahables hwar.com St. Mary's School - Mt Abu, Rajasthan India http://www.abusms. com http://www.goa-dc.com/flvvid/ikonkani.html http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aTduCJkQNiQ GOA MAG ONLINE http://www.goamag.net http://mumbaihangout.org/radio/
[Goanet] Non-stop Konkani Songit Tiatr "HEM MHOJEA UGDDASAK KORAT"
GULF-GOANS e-NEWSLETTER (since 1994) Non-stop Konknni Songit Tiatr Kolit kortat poilech pavtti Kuveittchea desant, Non-stop Konknni Songit Tiatr, zachem nanv ‘HEM MHOJEA UGDDASAK KORAT’, zo zatolo tumchea lagsorlea tiatr vosreant, sangatak gheun huxar katorist, songitkar ani mimicry kolakar. Pollounk ani aikunk toyar ravat tumche avddiche Konknni kantoristanchim divertiment ditolim kantaram, kolakoranchim nazuk bhumika ani Gõy-Mumbai-Karwar-Mongllūrkar songitkaranchem mon-bulgavpi songit. Zobordost umedin vinoylolo ani xevott meren umkollavun vo suspense vixoyacher attaplolo Non-stop Konknni Songit Tiatr, Kuveittche bhouch famad Konknni rong-machier porzoltolea veoktin (personality) boroun digdorxit kela. Ani taka tenko ditat GCC desant aslole vesaik ani nove-tornne (amateur) tiatrist. Hatunt asun mimicry ani komeddicho ckokcholl. Onbhovpa sarkelem onek torechi novin bizlechi manddavoll, nad-vevostha, machi-nettovnni tumkam dipkaun tumchem mon poromporik ani sonvskruttik daizachea vatten oddun vortolem. Ghoddvun haddtat ani tumchea fuddem dovortat ‘Sure Success Entertainers (SSE) – Kuwait. Sponsor korpi, sohokar divpi, mozot bhasaupi, zori tumkam machievele sombond ani gunn aslear Non-stop Konknni Songit Tiatr ghoddun haddpeank sompork (contact) korcho. Huxar kolakorank sohokar diun Konknni machieveli urbevont kola jivi uron Kuveitt ani GCC dhesant fankarchi. Ho zaun asa SSE-cho mukhel hetu. Ani herui somajik ani sonvskrutik pongoddamni ektthaim yeun ut’tejon diun borea vavrachem natem zhoddun Gulf-antlea dhesamni prosong ghoddun haddpak un-unit yevkar. Fuddli mahiti mellunk email sse...@gmail.com korchi. Tarik ani dusri her'r jeral kolounim Kuwait-chea inglez dissalenacher ani Goenchea forum-acher thoddea disanim meltoli. Goa World Goa Mog Goa SuRaj Super Goa (em Português) TGF Writers' Sketchpad www.colaco.net www.goa-world.com/goa/ music/ - The Online Music Station for KONKANI Mahableshwar http://www.mahables hwar.com St. Mary's School - Mt Abu, Rajasthan India http://www.abusms.com http://www.goa-dc.com/flvvid/ikonkani.html http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aTduCJkQNiQ GOA MAG ONLINE http://www.goamag.net
[Goanet] Cosmopolitanism and Culture - Should the Goan be ashamed of being Cosmopolitan?
GULF-GOANS e-NEWSLETTER (since 1994) Cosmopolitanism and Culture Should the Goan be ashamed of being Cosmopolitan? By: JASON KEITH FERNANDES It is the events at the Goa Konkani Academy’s commemoration of the adoption of the Official Language Act, on the 4th of February that provides the meat f this week’s ramblings. The key speaker at the event was Advocate Uday Bhembre who spoke on the Official Language Act in the context of Culture (Asmitai). In the course of his lecture Adv. Bhembre made a rather stunning observation. He referred to an event in Margao sometime ago, when Goans were referred to as being cosmopolitan. Uday baab smiled. The word cosmopolitan at first blush sounds very nice he said. But if you go to look at it, what it really means, is that you have no authentic culture or identity that you can demonstrate to the world as being uniquely your own. It was now my turn to smile. Clearly the venerable Bhembre had been plucking his fruit from the wrong tree. Most cultural theorists, philosophers and political thinkers would be hard pressed to agree with his understanding of cosmopolitanism. Cosmopolitanism for most of the world means the ability to appreciate the culture of others and relate in a positive manner to these cultures, taking, imbibing adding on to it, enriching one’s own cultural position. In doing so, one’s own cultural position definitely gets changed, but this, it is the firm belief of cosmopolitans, is only a positive accretion, as one moves from being the frog in the well (the Sanskritic kaupamanduk) to being a citizen of the world. If there is a large global opinion that runs counter to Bhembre’s understanding of the word, why does Bhembre position cosmopolitanism in this manner? The possible answer is that he is probably collapsing the word cosmopolitan with the (British)Indian understanding of Goan culture. For the British-Indian, Goan culture is but the culture of the Goan (Portuguese Indian) natives who took everything they have from the Portuguese. They are therefore cosmopolitan in all that they do, because they don’t really have their own culture. This British-Indian position is without doubt a violent position that denies the Goan cultural agency. However what is disturbing is that rather than fight this British-Indian (im)position on our own (Goan) terms, Bhembre tries to fight it on British-Indian terms, by rejecting the hybridity of Goan culture (rather than embracing it) and accepting the nationalistic British-Indian position that stresses and celebrates authentic regional cultures, that are united primarily in their derivation from some common Sanskritic mould. To meet this goal, he reduces the Goan identity to just one feature; Konkani, nothing more, nothing less. Unfortunately however, Goan identity is much more than Konkani, and the definition of Konkani is an extremely contested one. In stressing Konkani, and doing so on British-Indian terms (that recognize primarily brahmanical, Sanskritised forms) what he is doing is rejecting the existing hybrid and cosmopolitan bases of Goan-ness. What we should be very clear about though, is that what this rejection does, is to lay the foundations for conflict and discord in Goan society, one such extant conflict being that spawned by the lack of recognition to Konkani in the Roman script and the dialects associated with it. It is tragic that Bhembre chooses the more regressive of the British-Indian traditions. Within the modern Indian tradition, we have at least two exemplars of cosmopolitanism, Gandhi and Tagore. Gandhi was clearly uncomfortable with the parochialism that marked the building of a nationalist culture. Tagore was similarly uncomfortable with the building of cultural barriers and the celebration of authenticity that guarded itself from contamination. Bhembre has definitely chosen the winning team though, given that both Gandhi and Tagore are something of anomalies in contemporary India. Bhembre is a suave and sophisticated speaker and if you weren’t listening closely you would miss the violence that is necessarily a part of his rejection of cosmopolitanism. The violence of this project however was clearly sketched out by the side show that Naguesh Karmali put up when invited to speak at the event. Karmali opined that we are a shameless people. The Portuguese came to our land, mangled the names of our villages to such an extent that today we don’t recognize them in Konkani. And yet, so many years after their departure, we have till date not returned them to their original forms. Original, Mr. Karmali? For me my village is Sancoale, Cuncolim and Divar, there are other names for these villages, but I prefer to use these, since these are the names I use on a daily basis and the names as used by my family. Are you suggesting that my knowledge and the identity from it is wrong? Am I, my self, my being and my life wrong? Can th
[Goanet] Kuwait-Goa Tiatristanchi Sonvstha (KGTS) elects Managing Committee 2009-2010
GULF-GOANS e-NEWSLETTER (since 1994) Kuwait-Goa Tiatristanchi Sonvstha (KGTS) elects Managing Committee 2009-2010 President Francis P. Fernandes (Francis de Verna) Vice President Nelson Colaco (Comedian Nelson) General Secretary Domingos C. Araujo (Dominic Araujo) Treasurer Joseph Rodrigues Asst. Treasurer Clara Rodrigues Project Coordinator Mario Fernandes (Mario de Majorda) Asst. Project Coordinator Cajetan Rodrigues (Caje de Benaulim) PRO Member/Representative Martinho Martins Adviser & Auditor Manuel F.X. Fernandes (Manuel de Santa Cruz) KGTS can be contacted via email at kgts...@gmail.com Goa World Goa Mog Goa SuRaj Super Goa (em Português) TGF Writers' Sketchpad www.colaco.net www.goa-world. .com/goa/ music/ - The Online Music Station for KONKANI Mahableshwar http://www.mahables hwar.com St. Mary's School - Mt Abu, Rajasthan India http://www.abusms. com http://www.goa-dc.com/flvvid/ikonkani.html http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aTduCJkQNiQ GOA MAG ONLINE http://www.goamag.net http://mumbaihangout.org/radio/ May you be in heaven half an hour before the devil knows you are dead. ~Irish Proverb~
[Goanet] Sardinha sets the ‘bull’ rolli ng in Parliament
GULF-GOANS e-NEWSLETTER (since 1994) Sardinha sets the ‘bull’ rolling in Parliament HERALD CORRESPONDENT NEW DELHI, FEB 13 A Congress member of Parliament on Friday moved a private member’s bill in the Lok Sabha for revoking the ban on bullfights, asserting that these during festivities form part of a tradition going back to centuries. South Goa MP Francisco Sardinha sought a series of amendments in the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act of 1960 to ensure these bull fights are regulated and the animals are protected from suffering any injuries. The bill is basically aimed at removal of the ban on dhirio, a kind of bullfight or a game for trial of strength which is part of traditional festivity in Goan villages during the monsoon, forced by the animal lovers in the State by invoking the Act on the ground that the animals were subjected to cruelty in this kind of game. In the Statement of Objects and Reasons for moving the amendment bill, Sardinha says the bullfights are part of festivities in certain parts of the country, including Tamil Nadu and Goa but the same cannot take place because of the restrictions laid down under the Act. “People in the villages of Goa are agitating over restrictions on events like Dhirio during festivities,” says Sardinha, stating that the proposed amendment bill seeks to exempt the events like dhirio from the purview of the act to enable the people to organise such traditional events after taking due permission from the district magistrate. To ensure no cruelty is inflicted on the animals, one of the amendments in his bill says it shall be the duty of every person organising a bullfight or dhirio to ensure that the horns of the bulls are sufficiently covered so as to prevent any injury on account of edge of the horns, and wherever possible, a thin sheath covering shall be used to protect the body of the animal from any injury. In his election campaign, Sardinha, a former chief minister who got elected in a by-election caused by another former chief minister Churchill Alemao quitting to return to the State assembly, had promised agitated villagers to clamp the ban on dhirio and restore their right to organise these bullfights. He was lucky to get the Bill introduced as just thereafter the Lok Sabha was adjourned for the day for want of quorum. It is another matter that his bill serves no purpose as this is the last session of the 14th Lok Sabha and all pending bills collapse on the constitution of the new house. www.oheraldo.in Goa World Goa Mog Goa SuRaj Super Goa (em Português) TGF Writers' Sketchpad www.colaco.net www.goa-world. .com/goa/ music/ - The Online Music Station for KONKANI Mahableshwar http://www.mahables hwar.com St. Mary's School - Mt Abu, Rajasthan India http://www.abusms. com http://www.goa-dc.com/flvvid/ikonkani.html http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aTduCJkQNiQ GOA MAG ONLINE http://www.goamag.net http://mumbaihangout.org/radio/
[Goanet] Much-awaited Goa Tiatr Academy opens today
GULF-GOANS e-NEWSLETTER (since 1994) Much-awaited Goa Tiatr Academy opens today Tomazinho says it will help improve artistes’ performance The inauguration of the much-awaited Goa Tiatr Academy on Monday will mark yet another chapter in the 117-year-old history of Konkani Tiatr – the most popular drama form in the State. GUILHERME ALMEIDA takes a look at the aims and objectives of Tiatr Academy and finds out from the President of the Academy, Tomazinho Cardozo the significance of the institution. A glance at the Constitution of Goa Tiatr Academy reveals that the Academy aims at fostering and developing Tiatr and its dances, music, song and literature, more particularly Konkani literature in Roman Script The Academy is expected to play an important role to encourage the setting up of institutions to impart training in the art of Tiatr, including instruction in acting, direction, stage setting, light effects, sound effects, Tiatr music, script writing, production of lays and all other aspects related to Tiatr. Says President of Goa Tiatr Academy, Tomazinho Cardozo: “No doubt, Tiatrs have survived without official support in the Portuguese era and the post-Liberation period. But the Academy offers big scope to bring further improvement in this theatre form of art by raising the standard on par with other forms of art”. Promoting Tiatr and carrying out research in the field of Tiatr, its music, dances, songs and literature is another important function the Academy will perform, besides encouraging exchange of ideas and techniques between various part of Goa with regard to dance, music, song and literature related to Tiatr. Another notable objective of the Academy is to publish literature and establish a library and museum. The Academy will establish and maintain its own model institutions for studies and research work in Tiatr and its dance, music, song and literature. Encouragement in the development of dramatic activities in Children’s Tiatr in its various forms and promoting cultural exchanges in the field of Tiatr and its dance, music, song and literature with other States, and organizing Tiatr Festivals are amongst the host of objectives of the Goa Tiatr Academy. The Academy will assist meritorious organizations working in the field of Tiatr and encourage and assist production of new Tiatr by awarding prizes and distinctions. What Goa Tiatr Academy President Tomazinho Cardozo has to say on the Academy. Excerpts. How do you feel over the inauguration of the Academy? I am happy and glad that the Tiatr Academy is finally taking shape. It should have happened long ago. Credit must go to Chief Minister, Digambar Kamat as he not just promised the Academy, but fulfilled the promise. In what way would the Academy give a boost to the Tiatr in Goa? Tiatr is a popular form of art in Goa. Despite commercial success, the Tiatr is not well developed as far as stage settings, acting, directions, light effects is concerned. The Academy would hold workshops and seminars to the artistes to further improve their performance on stage. Do you have special scheme in mind to tap hidden talent through the Academy? Yes. A decade-and-half ago, Tiatr produced and directed by local villagers was part and parcel of village Feasts. Today, this is not so. We have to revive this long tradition through a scheme to encourage villagers to produce Tiatr and in the process tap the hidden talents. It is said that the Government grant of Rs 15 lakhs is a small amount considering the work that lies ahead of the Academy. The Rs 15 lakh grant is an initial grant. I am confident that the Government would sanction more grants to implement schemes and program worked out by the Academy. What is your message on the occasion of the inauguration of the Academy? My message is simple. All Tiatr artistes should come together and support the Goa Tiatr Academy in order to protect and preserve the Tiatr for posterity. Links: http://tiatracademy.blogspot.com/ TIATR ACADEMY OF GOA - some bits of info for the curious Tiatr lovers. Goa World Goa Mog Goa SuRaj Super Goa (em Português) TGF Writers' Sketchpad www.colaco.net www.goa-world. .com/goa/ music/ - The Online Music Station for KONKANI Mahableshwar http://www.mahables hwar.com St. Mary's School - Mt Abu, Rajasthan India http://www.abusms. com http://www.goa-dc.com/flvvid/ikonkani.html http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aTduCJkQNiQ GOA MAG ONLINE http://www.goamag.net http://mumbaihangout.org/radio/ May you be in heaven half an hour before the devil knows you are dead. ~Irish Proverb~
[Goanet] Goans rush to help Neura family
GULF-GOANS e-NEWSLETTER (since 1994) Goans rush to help Neura family HERALD CORRESPONDENT Goans rush to help Neura family Politicians, govt officials least bothered HERALD CORRESPONDENT MERCES, FEB 17,2009 Though the State Government shouts on top of its voice that it is a Government of aam admi, the ground reality is quite different and the aam admi is left himself to fend. After Herald highlighted the report of a Neura family, Bhima and Raksha Naik, struggling to live with no source of income, the government authorities should have at least checked the ground reality. However, that was not to be and not a single Government official visited the residence of the family and for that matter, not a single politician from the area deemed it fit to pay a visit and offer help. But, the common man was moved by the report and several Goans came forward and helped the Naik family, not only from Goa, but from as far as Kuwait. The www.goa-world.com and Gulf-Goans e-newsletter team and like-minded well-wishers based in Kuwait contributed Rs 10,000 as a relief donation. Also Livio from Majorda-Utorda contributed Rs 1,000, while a family from Margao, details of whom were not known, donated utensils, clothes and other necessary items. Another well-wisher from Dona Paula donated clothes to the family and has come forward to look after the education of a 13-year-old daughter, who has currently left school. A Goan from New Jersey, USA Agnelo has also enquired about the family and has promised financial help. A musician, Glen Menezes from Aquem-Margao and another well-wisher from Utorda, have also assured to help the family financially. The Neura Sub Health Centre staff Gauri Mangueshkar and Kusha Naik are also looking after the woman, Raksha, who is suffering from Tuberculosis, particularly Gauri, who is making sure that she takes DOTS doses without fail and is taking care of her nutrition. A special mention should also be made of social worker Leela Kuttikar from Mandur, who is trying her best to make available government schemes to the family. Currently, Leela is in the process of renewing the ration card of the Naik family under Antodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) scheme, after which rice would be available at a very subsidised rate. However, due to the insistence of the authorities on the physical presence of a member of the Naik family has delayed the same. But, Leela has already been successful in getting ready the disability certificate of Bhima. This overwhelming response from Goans has only shown that it is only the aam admi who can help his fellow aam admi in need and that the Government’s aam admi slogan is only to fool the people. www.oheraldo.in Goa World Goa Mog Goa SuRaj Super Goa (em Português) TGF Writers' Sketchpad www.colaco.net www.goa-world. .com/goa/ music/ - The Online Music Station for KONKANI Mahableshwar http://www.mahables hwar.com St. Mary's School - Mt Abu, Rajasthan India http://www.abusms. com http://www.goa-dc.com/flvvid/ikonkani.html http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aTduCJkQNiQ GOA MAG ONLINE http://www.goamag.net http://mumbaihangout.org/radio/ May you be in heaven half an hour before the devil knows you are dead. ~Irish Proverb~
[Goanet] Parra, first village in Goa to respond with own plan
GULF-GOANS e-NEWSLETTER (since 1994) Parra, first village in Goa to respond with own plan Parra, a village in the north of Goa is the first village in the state of Goa to have drawn up its own Regional plan 2021 for the village of Parra. So while the rest of Goa and its villages rejected the copy of the draft RP 2021, citing errors, Parra decided to use the golden opportunity of having its own say. The new Parra land use and development plan prepared by the 20 member village level committee RP2021 is now put up for display at the panchay at house and other public places for final corrections invited from the members of the public. The general scheme of the plan was approved by the Gram sabha earlier. The Parra village committee executed two major tasks on the draft plan. Firstly it corrected the copy sent to the panchayat. After the corrections were absorbed, the committee recommended certain modifications to the Regional plan 2021 to the extent required for the further development and conservation of the village. What is of sheer interest is the way that people from the various wards of the village came together to participate in the planning exercise.While striving to keep its rural character intact, the committee chose to preserve its heritage and ecological landmarks by mapping bird nesting sites, water bodies, ponds, banyan trees and heritage houses in its land use and development plan. Importantly the committee decided to reserve the Parra hill as a permanent forest of the village and the decision to keep the hill as a forest area as also to maintain the paddy fields free of any construction, was absolutely unanimous. Secondly, the committee decided to revert the village to VP3 status instead of the existing VP2, thereby opting for low key development in a bid to protect its ecological ambience of fields, forest land, bandhs and ponds which consume a major area of the village. The villagers were wise to see through the misleading figures on the density of the population in Parra which is showing as 755 persons per sq km as per the draft RP 2021. However this calculation includes the area covered under forest, orchard and paddy areas which are non-development areas. So if one takes into account only the settlement areas, the figures are at an already high 3205 persons per sq km which forecasts to be an alarming 5334 persons in 2021 with the increase in population. This assessment has been pivotal, to prepare the present land use and development plan forcing the village to seek controls on development including the VP3 status and FAR of a mere 30 for plots in excess of 4000 sq meters. Housing developments have also come under the acute scanner of the committee and controls have been put in place. New buildings coming up in the village will not be allowed stilt parking and will not have more than ground plus one with a permissible height of 9 metres to the highest ridge of the roof. Unnecessary widening of roads will no longer be allowed with a ceiling of 6 mts width for all areas. Sections of villages will be marked as conservation zones. Bird nesting sites, orchards and water collection points, groves of peepal and coconut trees and cattle grazing areas were all identified for preservation. The committee was of the view that garbage was being handled very efficiently by the village with a regular collection on Sunday of non-biodegradable waste, which is sent to recyclers, while the biodegradable waste was taken care of by individual households. There was therefore no need to go in for a special garbage site which would degenerate the dump area and be misused. Also facilities such as medical centre, market, sewage management plan and other amenities, cycle tracks,jogging tracks, animal trails, off season fields for playgrounds and wayside markets for villagers to sell agricultural produce have also been mapped. Parra has therefore come up with one of the most intelligent exercises which the rest of Goa should follow swiftly for their own villages. Herald/Mirror www.oheraldo.in Goa World Goa Mog Goa SuRaj Super Goa (em Português) TGF Writers' Sketchpad www.colaco.net www.goa-world. .com/goa/ music/ - The Online Music Station for KONKANI Mahableshwar http://www.mahables hwar.com St. Mary's School - Mt Abu, Rajasthan India http://www.abusms. com http://www.goa-dc.com/flvvid/ikonkani.html http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aTduCJkQNiQ GOA MAG ONLINE http://www.goamag.net http://mumbaihangout.org/radio/ May you be in heaven half an hour before the devil knows you are dead. ~Irish Proverb~
[Goanet] OBITUARY - ANA SEVERINA RODRIGUES e DIAS (Mugalli/Curtorim)
OBITUARY ANA SEVERINA RODRIGUES e DIAS Born: 1-10-1938 Died: 1-03-2009 Mugalli, St. Jose de Areal/Curtorim Beloved wife of Mateus Dias, Loving mother/mother-in-law of Luiza/Francis Mergulhao, Salvador/Olinda Dias (Kuwait), Rosita (Bastin)/Steven Fernandes (Kuwait), Thereza/Francis D'Costa, Braz, Fatima/Edwin Fernandes, late Henry, Sister/Sister-in-law of Mlagres/late Rosa Dias, Sister of Custodio/Pasquela Rodrigues and grand children. Funeral cortege will leave her residence today, 2nd March 2009 at 3:30 p.m. to St. Alex Church, Curtorim for Eucharistic Celebration followed by burial. Relatives and friends, kindly access this as the only intimation. Eternal rest grant unto her Oh Lord and May Perpetual Light shine upon her May her soul rest in peace.
[Goanet] Condolences
From: Francis Fernandes [franci...@yahoo.com] c.c.: kgts...@hotmail.com Sent: Saturday, March 07, 2009 8:27 AM Condolences We, the Kuwait-Goa Tiatristanchi Sonvstha (KGTS), deeply mourn the sad demise of the beloved mother of our member Francis (Shahu) Almeida, the musician. May God grant her soul eternal rest. Our condolences to the bereaved family on behalf of the tiatrists' faternity in Kuwait. Francis Fernandes (de Verna), Hon. President Managing Committee & Members of KGTS-Kuwait.
