[Goanet] 10Q: Birth-pangs are there... but an orchestra is taking shape
* T e n Q u e s t i o n s * GOA: THE BIRTH-PANGS ARE THERE, BUT AN ORCHESTRA IS SOON TO BE BORN Goa means delays and difficulties. But determination can see things through. Nigel Dixon, a British musician and son-in-law of Goa, is currently in the process of giving the finishing touches to the Goa State Strings Orchestra. Originally, we planned to start off in January (2002), straight after 'The Messiah' performance last December. But there were delays, says he. The good news is that his dream-plan is getting going, says Dixon, as he makes an appeal for help from those who believe such a venture should showcase Goa's multifaceted musical talent. Dixon (52) studied music in the University of Durham and is a former choir member of St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle. Excerpts from an interview with FREDERICK NORONHA [EMAIL PROTECTED]:~ FN: What stage is you plan at presently? The orchestra is presently rehearsing for its August 14 debut. There has been an excellent response from corporates so far approached and private individuals. Funds already coming in which is very good news seeing that nobody has heard the orchestra as yet!! Concert bookings post Aug 14 are also materialising. FN: What's your view of classical music talent in Goa? As I have said often in the press, there is excellent talent here in Goa. The problem is opportunity and experience. That is what the orchestra is designed to create. FN: What are the 'broken links' in making things happen? No broken links detected so far. This why everything is so encouraging. FN: What are the three strongest points Goan classical music has in its favour? Access to music tuition in certain instruments. The innate musicality that Goans have. Sorry -- cannot think of a third at present!!! FN: What are the three weakest aspects? Susegad attitude -- i.e. lack of commitment. Geographical isolation from major Western classical music centres. The limit of instrumental interest -- i.e. plenty of takers for the violin, piano, guitar and voice but what of all the other instruments? This severely limits the repertoire available for performance. FN: Why did you choose Goa to put your energies in? Came to Goa because of my wife's family links, and, believe it or not, for a less stressful lifestyle!! However, once a performing musician always a performing musician and love the challenge of creating something which is not already available. FN: Can radio help the classical world? How? Classical music on radio is *vital* as it is the only means to introduce the Western music repertoire to local populace. Availability of WCM recordings is virtually zero in Goa and frankly not much better in Mumbai -- particularly of up-to-date performances. This why the (recent reduction of) classical music broadcasts is such a tragedy. Of all music broadcast, WCM is most dependent on high quality FM Stereo broadcasting - 'A' channel just will not do. FN: What will the strings orchestra look like? It will have 13 players, four first-violins, four second-violins, two violas, two cellos and a double-bass. FN: How could expats help out? By giving money! A small amount by foreign standards goes a long way in local currency terms. The whole orchestra can operate on the equivalent of a single person's salary in London or USA. FN: What are the long-term goals? To bring up younger people. To hit the national stage, initially and the international stage eventually. We would like to play a series of concerts in season, at very special and unusual locations. Maybe at a museum or an old Portuguese house, or the ruins of a fort. Musicians here don't realise how good they are... or, should I say, how good they could be. FOOTNOTE: Nigel Dixon can be contacted via email [EMAIL PROTECTED] =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-W-E-B---S-I-T-E-=-=-= To Subscribe/Unsubscribe from GoaNet | http://www.goacom.com/goanet === For (un)subscribing or for help, Contact: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Dont want so many e=mails? Join GoaNet-Digest instead ! =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Help support non-commercial projects in Goa by advertizing!! * * * * Your ad here !!
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Margaret Mascarenhas at Home [1]Interviews with M [2]Margaret's resume [3]Poetry by M [4]Excerpt from Passion Fruit [5]Reviews by Margaret Mascarenhas [6]articles by Margaret Mascarenhas [7]more articles [8]Foreword to Dust MARGARET MASCARENHAS is a consulting editor, columnist and novelist, the author of the best-selling novel, Skin, Penguin India's first fiction title of 2001. She grew up in Venezuela, went to college in the US and currently divides her time between Goa and California. She is working on her new book, Passion Fruit. WORKSHOPS BY MARGARET * AUTHENTIC VOICE * ENGLISH SKILLS PARTICIPATORY WORKSHOP * FROM JOURNAL TO ESSAY * POINT OF VIEW IN FICTION Want to get in touch? You can send her e-mail at: [9][EMAIL PROTECTED] [10]HOW TO ORDER YOUR COPY OF SKIN ISBN 0-14-100465-7 sk2.jpg cover photo: dayanita singh REVIEWS OF SKIN [11]Review by Annie Mathews Vohra at Tehelka.com [12]Review by Anita Nair in India Today [13]Review by Radhika Jha in Outlook [14]Review by Eunice de Sousa at India-Syndicate.com [15]Review by Peter Nazareth, Overseas Digest Review by Sathya Saran in Femina [16]MARGARET'S WEEKENDER COLUMN [17]articles by Margaret Mascarenhas 1.jpg photo: Reboni Saha References 1. http://mmascgoa.tripod.com/id8.html 2. http://mmascgoa.tripod.com/id7.html 3. http://mmascgoa.tripod.com/id6.html 4. http://mmascgoa.tripod.com/id5.html 5. http://mmascgoa.tripod.com/id4.html 6. http://mmascgoa.tripod.com/id1.html 7. http://mmascgoa.tripod.com/id9.html 8. http://www.goa-art.com/gallery/Heta/literature.htm 9. mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] 10. http://www.penguinbooksindia.com/books/aspBookDetail.asp?ID=444 11. http://www.tehelka.com/channels/literary/2001/feb/15/lr021501skinrev.htm 12. http://www.anitanair.net/pages/book_reviews5.htm 13. http://www.outlookindia.com/full.asp?fodname=20010430fname=booksbsid=1 14. http://www.india-syndicate.com/wom/ed/30mar001.htm 15. http://216.239.39.100/search?q=cache:4PCfktWrGI8C:www.goacom.com/overseas-digest/current.html%20margaret%20mascarenhas%20%22margaret%20mascarenhas%22hl=enie=UTF8 16. http://www.gomantaktimes.com/WEK.htm 17. http://mmascgoa.tripod.com/id1.html =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-W-E-B---S-I-T-E-=-=-= To Subscribe/Unsubscribe from GoaNet | http://www.goacom.com/goanet === For (un)subscribing or for help, Contact: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Dont want so many e=mails? Join GoaNet-Digest instead ! =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Help support non-commercial projects in Goa by advertizing!! * * * * Your ad here !!
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goanet-digest V1 #4078
goanet-digest Friday, June 14 2002 Volume 01 : Number 4078 - In this issue: [Goanet] Release of new book on Sand Dune Vegetation [none] [Goanet] Eucharistic celebration - Blessed Padre Pio da Pietralcina [Goanet] 10Q: Birth-pangs are there... but an orchestra is taking shape [Goanet] GOA-RELATED SITE: - http://mmascgoa.tripod.com See end of digest for information on subscribing/unsusbcribing. -- Date: Wed, 14 Jun 2002 22:17:55 +0530 From: A. J. Gomes [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [Goanet] Release of new book on Sand Dune Vegetation RELEASE OF BSG's BOOK ON SAND DUNE VEGETATION Under the aegis of Botanical Society of Goa, the Chief Secretary of Government of Goa, Shri Baleshwar Rai, I.A.S, will release a book on Sand Dune Vegetation in Goa in the presence of the Director / Joint Secretary of the Department of Science, Technology and Environment, Dr. N.P.S. Varde, on the 17th of June,2002 at the Black Box, Kala Academy at 6.00 pm. This book is compiled after a thorough research and field investigation on the whole coastal belt of Goa by the Dr. (Mrs). Kasturi N. Dessai, Principal Investigator and Dr. A.G. Untawale, Co-investigator. This literary survey on the Coastal Sand Dune Vegetation is supported by various colour photographs and drawings, and suggestions for management of Coastal Dune System with information on nursery and plantation techniques. The publication of this book is part of the project undertaken by the Botanical Society of Goa on Sand Dune Vegetation which is sponsored by the Department of Science, Technology and Environment, Government of Goa. Earlier a workshop on the Significance of Coastal Sand Dune Vegetation was organized, where scientists, teachers, architects, various NGOs and Legal Experts addressed the issue of Coastal Sand Dune Ecosystem. The society has also printed posters and stickers to create an awareness on the subject. The Botanical Society of Goa invite all its members, benefactors, various NGOs and public to grace the occasion on the 17th June at 6.00 pm at Kala Academy and create awareness on Coastal Sand Dunes. (ENDS) -- Date: Fri, 14 June 2002, 02:38 p.m. From: Robin [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [none] Centenary of devotions observed in Karachi diocese KARACHI: Euphoric scenes were witnessed in Catholic churches here on Thursday as the diocese of Karachi marked a centenary of devotions and novenas to Mother Mary and the pantheon of Christian saints.Thousands of Catholics attended the day's devotions, which were offered to the Blessed Virgin Mary and St Anthony of Padua,one of the most revered saints in Pakistan. On Thursday Catholic priests described the two personages as powerful mediators who plead on behalf of all humanity. Recognised by Catholic clergymen as symbols of popular piety, the devotions have attracted record numbers of people--even those segments of Christian population that would earlier confuse idolatry with the Catholic tradition of praying before a statue. A hundred or so years ago, the Christian settlers in Karachi, Chittagong, Quetta and Lahore, many of them from South and East India, were introduced to novenas and other forms of devotions. It is likely that some of them, if not all, were already familiar with these forms of devotion but no record is available to suggest that they had begun offering novenas without pastoral ministrations, according to a church worker. Fr Archie deSousa, a one-time vicar-general of the diocese,recalled on Thursday that in spite of the wide acceptance of novenas by the settlers, or English-speaking members of the community, he could not until 15 years ago himself see the same enthusiasm in the indigenous Urdu- and Punjabi-speaking Christians for these devotions. When a parishioner at the Mauripur church... a woman of Tamil origin...asked for permission to place a statue of St Anthony in the church, I could have hardly guessed the kind of response it evoked in the parish, where nearly every family was Urdu or Punjabi speaking. They came in droves to offer novena prayers at the church and elsewhere, too, I learnt the devotions do pull in the crowds, said Fr deSouza, explaining how the devotions came to be popular in the indigenous communities. In a public discourse on these forms of devotions,Fr deSouza drew attention to the importance of mediators in communication with God. Such intercession is vital for humans, he said. Both Mother Mary and St Anthony are mediators--as are the saints--but we must remember Christ's words if we are to obtain favours and miracles from God. Jesus tells us to first reconcile with our estranged brother, almost immediately after leaving burnt offerings to the Lord or praying. So the mediation is not just with God but also with our fellow
[Goanet] Rome braces for huge canonization
Padre Pio´s Canonization Expected to Break Records Crowds Expected to Top the 300,000 Who Attended Beatification VATICAN CITY, JUNE 13, 2002 (Zenit.org).- The pilgrims who attend Padre Pio´s canonization in St. Peter´s Square this Sunday might break all records. The Capuchin friar´s beatification on May 2, 1999, attracted 300,000 faithful. Another 100,000 had to follow the ceremony on giant TV screens in St. John Lateran Square, given the lack of space in the Vatican. Only one event in the history of Rome attracted a greater number of faithful: World Youth Day 2000, which drew 2 million young people to the outskirts of the city. It is impossible to estimate the size of the crowd for this Sunday´s ceremony. The House for the Relief of Suffering of San Giovanni Rotondo, which Padre Pio founded, has already issued 250,000 free tickets for the Mass. Organizers have reported that some 12 giant TV screens will be installed in the Via della Conciliazione, which runs into St. Peter´s Square, to facilitate the viewing of the ceremony. Early on Sunday morning, 4,000 buses and 50 special trains are expected to arrive in Rome. Beginning on Thursday and continuing until Saturday, a special solemn rite in preparation for the canonization is being held every day in the Basilica of St. Mary Major. It includes the rosary, led by Father Pietro Bongiovanni, coordinator of the Padre Pio Prayer Groups, and Mass. Some 150 groups, in parishes, universities, hospitals and homes for the elderly throughout Rome, are preparing for the event. In the Church of St. Francis´ Holy Stigmata in Rome, where a Mass was celebrated in 1968 for the deceased friar´s soul, the flow of pilgrims is constant. People come in at all hours. They remain recollected in prayer for a few moments and then leave, the church´s rector, Father Antonino Ubaldi, said. There will be a thanksgiving liturgy in this church at 5:30 p.m. on June 21, similar to the first Mass 30 years ago, which was presided over by Cardinal Fiorenzo Angelini, president emeritus of the Pontifical Council for Health Care Workers. The Diocese of Rome is holding an exhibition entitled Padre Pio: The Great Light, which displays relics, photographs and objects that belonged to the saint. The exhibition includes scientific aspects of some of the mysteries of the Capuchin´s life. At the very moment that John Paul II proclaims Padre Pio´s sanctity, the Indian Diocese of Tura, in the state of Meghalaya, will place the first stone of a church, an outpatient clinic, and a school dedicated to the friar of Pietrelcina. What would Padre Pio think of all this commotion? Father Florio Alessandro Tessari, the general postulator of the friar´s cause of canonization, replied: He would not have liked it. He was a very reserved person and he would have fled from so much noise. What is important is that we not forget that we must not place him above all, the priest added. Jesus Christ is the authentic and sole protagonist of salvation. _ MSN Photos is the easiest way to share and print your photos: http://photos.msn.com/support/worldwide.aspx =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-W-E-B---S-I-T-E-=-=-= To Subscribe/Unsubscribe from GoaNet | http://www.goacom.com/goanet === For (un)subscribing or for help, Contact: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Dont want so many e=mails? Join GoaNet-Digest instead ! =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Help support non-commercial projects in Goa by advertizing!! * * * * Your ad here !!
[Goanet] Query -- Edwin Da Costa
Edwin D'CostaNow thought to be playing Jazz professionally in Goa 1996 in London, U.K.Baldwin Almeida Progressing, Has anyone seen the above gentleman. . Regards Bel Vaz (Mr.) SyBear Associates, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom Phone: (+44) 01242 260663 Mobile: (+44) 07966 142877 24Hour/Fax: (+44) 07092 BELVAZ (235829) URL: www.sybear.co http://www.sybear.com/ mEmail : [EMAIL PROTECTED] =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-W-E-B---S-I-T-E-=-=-= To Subscribe/Unsubscribe from GoaNet | http://www.goacom.com/goanet === For (un)subscribing or for help, Contact: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Dont want so many e=mails? Join GoaNet-Digest instead ! =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Help support non-commercial projects in Goa by advertizing!! * * * * Your ad here !!
[Goanet] GOA BUDGET: 2002 highlights from Goa, June 14, 2002
+ Goa Budget highlights, June 14, 2002 + * Revenue deficit Rs 886.0 million (Rs 88.60 crore) Primary deficit Rs 1662.0 million (Rs 166.20 crore) Fiscal deficit Rs 4586.4 million (Rs 458.64 crore) [FISCAL deficit is a measure of net borrowings required to fund current consumption and investment expenditure. PRIMARY deficit is the Fiscal Deficit less interest payments.] * Under a Cyberage Student Scheme, computers to all Science Students in Std XII at a nominal cost. Government in negotiations with some companies. Rs 100 million earmarked for scheme. * Government claims sufficient number of computers were provided to all the schools during the course of last year. * In current year, an extended campus of IIT Bomby in Goa is on the anvil. * Number of seats in GMC and various engineering colleges increased by 30 and 400 respectively. * Financial assistance to meritorious students to travel abroad for seminars. * 18 bridges promised in various parts of the state * Feasibility reports on 11 bridge plans in progress (Aldona-Corjuem, Corjuem-Poira, Sanvordem-Curchorem, Pirna-Vajrem, Ugem, Amona-Virdi, Cavelossim-Asolna, Amdai, Khareband and at Chorao). * Bridges intended to be taken up: Gaundalim-Cumbarjua, Mungul bridge (old bridge replaceme~nt), Rassai-Durbat, Tivim-Moira, Alorna(Halarna)-Sal, Bicholim (near KTC bus stand) and Ambeshi-Ganje. * Plan for parking lot at Panjim on BOOT/BOLT basis nearing completion. * Redevelopment of Old Goa Medical College Complex while simultaneously preserving its unique architectural character and the market complex has made considerable progress. * Chief Minister Parrikar proposes to undertake upgradation of infrastructure in the coastal belt of Majorda-Cavelossim in Salcete, Sinquerim-Baga in Bardez and Morjim-Keri in Pernem. * Motorcycle 'pilots' (two-wheeler taxi riders) to be recognised as 'small scale entrepreneur', getting 25% subsidy on purchase of new vehicles. * Sops to industry, mining sector, tourism. * Housing policy promised to offer small plots to homeless Goans. Policy to include a mechanism by which vacant apartments could be safely leased out without fear of getting vacated on time outside the purview of Rent Control Act. (Shouldn't this read without fear of not getting vacated on time.) * Parrikar announces plans for career guidance cell with NGOs help. * Rs 4 million each for Konkani, Marathi. Rs 1 million for development of Sanskrit. * Goa to set up a Sangeet Academy (music academy) in current year. * PARRIKAR QUOTE: Sir, all my efforts have been made keeping this timeless philosophy of the Bhagwad Gita in mind (do not give up, leave the results to the hand of God) and I pledge to carry on with a firmer determination to serve my people -- my Goa -- my God. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-W-E-B---S-I-T-E-=-=-= To Subscribe/Unsubscribe from GoaNet | http://www.goacom.com/goanet === For (un)subscribing or for help, Contact: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Dont want so many e=mails? Join GoaNet-Digest instead ! =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Help support non-commercial projects in Goa by advertizing!! * * * * Your ad here !!
[Goanet] Indian Football Coach ..........
India s New Football Coach. by Rene Barreto, the Coordinator of the Indian Football Supporters' Club Friends of India and Indian Football lovers worldwide , I , Rene Barreto, had the privilege to meet Stephen Constantine informally here in London over a cup of Chai (Tea). We shared our thoughts on Football and other subjects too - one of them was Goa. I am no great writer - but I would nevertheless like to share Stephen's thoughts on Indian Football with you. I hope Novy Kapadia does not find me wanting in this informal interview - but Novy , I am sure, will make amendments for that when he meets Stephen in Delhi - for another interview. To begin , I found that Stephen - as he would like to be known - a person who means business even at informal meetings - when you talk football! He talks straight - does not mince his words and does not like to be told what he should do that is in football only -I hope - in other words - he is no push over - his previous appointments proves to us this. He has this saying - Talk is CHEAP ! Who is Stephen Constantine. ? Stephen Constantine is the newly appointed national football coach/team manager for India - he flies out on June 14, 2002 via Mumbai to Kolkata to take up this his new appointment - his final destination is not known yet - it could be Kolkata, Goa, Delhi or any other destination in India ? We hope to keep you posted of his progress through the IFSC-International. Stephen Constantine was born in London, England on October 16, 1962. He grew up in north London and has also lived in Cyprus, Nepal and the United States. In 1995 Stephen married Lucy and in 1997 their daughter Paula was born, while in September 2000 the newest addition to the family Christiana was born. The informal chat Rene had with Stephen Rene - Stephen, how do you feel going India - to take up your new appointment? Stephen - I feel very excited, its a enormous challenge as there is a lot of work to be done and I look forward to the work to be done and very much look forward to it. Rene - What do you think of Indian football now? Stephen - The question there is going to take long, longer that this tape is going to go! The only thing I believe is that India should be is, on a bigger platform than they are - they have the potential to do better than they have been doing and hopefully I can do that for them. Rene - What are your plans for football in India - do you have any specific plans? Stephen - Immediately after I get there, we have a training camp in Bangalore and we will be preparing for the Asian games which are being staged in Korea - so that is the immediate objective. Rene - Do you have a message to the members of Indian Football Supporters Club -International world wide ? Stephen - I think they are doing a good job in supporting their team and supporting their country - something which we need, not only in India but in all other countries too. There needs to be UNITY and if we can have this unity and support for India - regardless of which state you come or which religion you are. The important thing is that - India is in the forefront - so that we will be doing everything supporting them and helping India realize their potential and why not - The WORLD CUP! Rene - Do you have the support from all those concerned in Indian football? Stephen - So far, everyone I have spoken to regarding India - has been supportive BUT - Talk is Cheap! he adds and we wait to see.. We look forward to a NEW Chapter in Indian Football - I am very confident that we will see great progress . that is . if there is no interference! This is a point that Stephen takes great pain to make - interference and I quit ...says Stephen. Please note , if any of you would like to join the Indian Football Supporters Club International - or would like to a branch of IFSC in your area , you may do so by writing to Arunava Chaudhuri the IFSC - Chief Supervisor: ( btw Arunava is also a member of Goanet . ) Stephens meet in pictures - Photo http://community.webshots.com/album/40688091ycVXME For further details Please visit Stephen Constantanine website - http://www.stephenconstantine.com/ His email [EMAIL PROTECTED] An earlier formal interview done by Arunava Chaudhuri of indianfootball.com can be read at http://www.indianfootball.com/index1.html Arunava Chaudhuri - [EMAIL PROTECTED] webmaster http://www.indianfootball.com/ alternative server: http://www.indianfootball.de/ IIFS 2002 - International Indian Football Series home: http://iifs.indianfootball.com mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] By books, CDs, DVDs, etc at AMAZON through indianfootball.com: http://www.amazon.de/exec/obidos/redirect-home? tag=theunofficiwe-21site=home GMX - Die Kommunikationsplattform im Internet. http://www.gmx.net . =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-W-E-B---S-I-T-E-=-=-= To Subscribe/Unsubscribe from GoaNet |
[Goanet] Looking for a Goan friend (classmate)...
I've tried classmates.com and all the alumni sites and other search engines but have had no success, so I'm bringing this to the list. I'm hoping someone on this list might know a college classmate that I'm trying to get in touch with. Her name is Lynnie Fernandes from Andheri, Bombay (Seven Bungalows area). She is a graduate of Jai Hind College, Bombay (1982) and subsequently went on to do her MBA at Bhavan's, Andheri. She married a classmate (Arvind Sharma). Last I heard, she was working in advertising (not sure which agency) and had gone abroad. She has a sister Lorna. If anyone knows of her whereabouts and how I can contact her, please email me offlist at [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thanks so much. I know I've not given you too much to go on but I'm hoping that since we reach such a large community of Goans worldwide, there's a good chance of this request getting to someone who might know her. Regards, Daniel Soares Project Manager School of Nursing - IT Dept Stony Brook University, New York [EMAIL PROTECTED] =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-W-E-B---S-I-T-E-=-=-= To Subscribe/Unsubscribe from GoaNet | http://www.goacom.com/goanet === For (un)subscribing or for help, Contact: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Dont want so many e=mails? Join GoaNet-Digest instead ! =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Help support non-commercial projects in Goa by advertizing!! * * * * Your ad here !!
[Goanet] Padre Pio to be canonised.
PADRE PIO TO BE CANONISED. He is something for everyone. By Shasta Darlington. In Arab TimesKuwait dated Tuesday 11th June 2002. Padre Pio, a 20th century mystic monk who bore the wounds of Christ for 50 years, will be declared a saint next Sunday, but he already has a shrine:San Giovanni Rotondo. Although the remote town in southeastern Italy where Padre Pio spent most of his life has no beaches, medieval castle or Renaissance masterpieces, it still lure 7.5 million visitors a year more than twice as many as Romes Coliseum. Dubbed Les Vegas of the faithful and looking something like a spiritual Disneyland, locals say there are more hotel rooms to house the pilgrims than homes in the village perched on the Gargano promontory in the spur of Italys boot. Padre Pio is a worldwide phenomenon said Father Gianmaria Digiorgio, one of the 30-some Franciscan priests who say hourly masses, hear confessions and give blessings every day at the Padre Pio Sanctuary. He is the saint of the common people, of the young and the old and the sick. He is something for everyone, the brown robed friar said. Indeed, Padre Pio has inspired followers from Ireland to Argentina, while a town in India plans to build a Church in honour of Padre Pio after his canonisation by Pope John Paul in St. Peters Square on June 16. The 82-year old Pope has made more saints than all of his predecessors combined in the 2,000-year history of the Church. Padre Pio, however, has caused more excitement than most. Born Francesco Forgione in 1887, Padre Pio has been in the fast lane for sainthood since he died in 1968, but the path to heaven was not easy for the Franciscan Capuchin friar who is said to have wrestled with the devil on more than one occasion. Padre Pio was investigated and rehabilitated twice by the Vatican and cleared of charges of sexual misconduct and fraud. He was suspected of faking his mystic powers and even the stigmata the five bleeding wounds of Christ, in his hands, feet and side. Ordained as a priest in 1910, Padre Pio was marked with the stigmata eight years later. He is said to have exorcised demons and predicted the future of his army of faithful believe that he was able to be in two places at the same time. The two miracles attributed to him, propelling him to sainthood, are the healing of a woman who recovered from a lung problem after praying to Padre Pio and the recovery of a seven-year-old boy from meningitis who saw the monk in his dreams. But it was for his capacity for suffering during his lifetime that left fellow friars and the faithful in awe. Despite his permanent wounds, Padre Pio worked 18-hour days, ate little more than soup and slept for only two hours every night. Padre Pio liked to say he only suffered when he wasnt suffering, Digiorgio said. One of eight children born in the southern village of Pietrelcina to peasant farmers, Padre Pio moved to San Giovanni Rotondo in 1916 where he had the giant hospital Home for the Relieve of suffering built. As his fame and following grew, the monks built a large modern church to hold the pilgrims. Padre Pio said mass there for the last nine years of his life and his body is now in a black marble crypt in the basement. Away from the hush of his tomb and back above ground, San Giovanni Rotondo is humming with life. Dozens of cranes puncture the skyline as entrepreneurs rush to cater to the spiritual tourists. A shiny white three-car tram called the little pilgrims train takes visitors through town on guided tours of the various buildings and churches where Padre Pio worked and lived and the hospital that he founded. In order to meet the diverse needs of the soon-to-be-saints eclectic following, San Giovanni Rotondo also boasts a bingo hall blessed by one of the Franciscan priests an Irish pub called Scruffy Duffy and a McDonalds. Key chains, mugs, t-shirts and sculptures of the grey-beared friar with his serene smile are sold on every corner. A life-size statue costs up to 3,500 euros ($3,280) while candles bearing his portrait can be bought with loose change from vending machines inside the Padre Pio Sanctuary. The sacred souvenirs appear to be popular even with Italys notorious Mafia mobsters. Earlier this year, police found not only 9 mm pistol, but also the image of Padre Pio in the pockets of mob boss Antonino Giuffre when they seized him. Despite some criticism, Padre Pios followers defended the towns booming commercial activity. The souvenir stands and the hotels give local families work and provide needed services to pilgrims. I dont think that should be seen as selling out, said one Italian teacher visiting Padre Pios sanctuary for the first time. We all want to take something of Padre Pio home with us, to remember and remind us. The tourism,
goanet-digest V1 #4080
goanet-digest Friday, June 14 2002 Volume 01 : Number 4080 - In this issue: [Goanet] Indian Football Coach .. [Goanet] Looking for a Goan friend (classmate)... [Goanet] Padre Pio to be canonised. See end of digest for information on subscribing/unsusbcribing. -- Date: Fri, 14 Jun 2002 16:47:09 -0700 From: rene barreto [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [Goanet] Indian Football Coach .. India s New Football Coach. by Rene Barreto, the Coordinator of the Indian Football Supporters' Club Friends of India and Indian Football lovers worldwide , I , Rene Barreto, had the privilege to meet Stephen Constantine informally here in London over a cup of Chai (Tea). We shared our thoughts on Football and other subjects too - one of them was Goa. I am no great writer - but I would nevertheless like to share Stephen's thoughts on Indian Football with you. I hope Novy Kapadia does not find me wanting in this informal interview - but Novy , I am sure, will make amendments for that when he meets Stephen in Delhi - for another interview. To begin , I found that Stephen - as he would like to be known - a person who means business even at informal meetings - when you talk football! He talks straight - does not mince his words and does not like to be told what he should do that is in football only -I hope - in other words - he is no push over - his previous appointments proves to us this. He has this saying - Talk is CHEAP ! Who is Stephen Constantine. ? Stephen Constantine is the newly appointed national football coach/team manager for India - he flies out on June 14, 2002 via Mumbai to Kolkata to take up this his new appointment - his final destination is not known yet - it could be Kolkata, Goa, Delhi or any other destination in India ? We hope to keep you posted of his progress through the IFSC-International. Stephen Constantine was born in London, England on October 16, 1962. He grew up in north London and has also lived in Cyprus, Nepal and the United States. In 1995 Stephen married Lucy and in 1997 their daughter Paula was born, while in September 2000 the newest addition to the family Christiana was born. The informal chat Rene had with Stephen Rene - Stephen, how do you feel going India - to take up your new appointment? Stephen - I feel very excited, its a enormous challenge as there is a lot of work to be done and I look forward to the work to be done and very much look forward to it. Rene - What do you think of Indian football now? Stephen - The question there is going to take long, longer that this tape is going to go! The only thing I believe is that India should be is, on a bigger platform than they are - they have the potential to do better than they have been doing and hopefully I can do that for them. Rene - What are your plans for football in India - do you have any specific plans? Stephen - Immediately after I get there, we have a training camp in Bangalore and we will be preparing for the Asian games which are being staged in Korea - so that is the immediate objective. Rene - Do you have a message to the members of Indian Football Supporters Club -International world wide ? Stephen - I think they are doing a good job in supporting their team and supporting their country - something which we need, not only in India but in all other countries too. There needs to be UNITY and if we can have this unity and support for India - regardless of which state you come or which religion you are. The important thing is that - India is in the forefront - so that we will be doing everything supporting them and helping India realize their potential and why not - The WORLD CUP! Rene - Do you have the support from all those concerned in Indian football? Stephen - So far, everyone I have spoken to regarding India - has been supportive BUT - Talk is Cheap! he adds and we wait to see.. We look forward to a NEW Chapter in Indian Football - I am very confident that we will see great progress . that is . if there is no interference! This is a point that Stephen takes great pain to make - interference and I quit ...says Stephen. Please note , if any of you would like to join the Indian Football Supporters Club International - or would like to a branch of IFSC in your area , you may do so by writing to Arunava Chaudhuri the IFSC - Chief Supervisor: ( btw Arunava is also a member of Goanet . ) Stephens meet in pictures - Photo http://community.webshots.com/album/40688091ycVXME For further details Please visit Stephen Constantanine website - http://www.stephenconstantine.com/ His email [EMAIL PROTECTED] An earlier formal interview done by Arunava Chaudhuri of indianfootball.com can be read at http://www.indianfootball.com/index1.html - Arunava
[Goanet] Forts: Goa's sentinels lie neglected
Forts: Goas sentinels lie neglected The once-upon-a-time splendid forts of the state are in ruins with only the elements for solace. Why are these valuable monuments of history and potential tourism boosters so blatantly neglected by the authorities? MAYURESH PAWAR reports. THIS is a monument of national importance reads the boards prominently displayed outside most of Goas heritage structures. But, once past the board, its a monument of neglect that greets you. Only 24 forts still remain in this tiny tourist destination, of which, nine forts are lying in ruins, due to sheer negligence by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) and the state-run Archives and Archaeology Dept., according to Prof. Prajal Sakhardande, an executive member of the Goa Heritage Action Group (GHAG). He claims, All these forts are lying in ruins, despite the need for protection and preservation for the future generations. In fact, many forts are on the verge of collapse. When contacted, Dr Shankar Kamat Mhamai, director, Archives and Archaeology Department admits, These 9 forts are under custody of his department. But, Fort Aguada is under custody of both central and state agencies. Some forts are lying completely in ruins. We need urgent restoration work for all these forts. Critical of both the central and state agencies for their neglect of heritage monuments, heritage activist, Ms Heta Pundit says, The government has to play a pro-active role in the restoration of all Goas forts, for the subsequent generations. She informs us, The forts in Rajasthan has been restored by their government and now Rajasthan has been been moving, from strength to strength, as a tourist destination. She affirms, To preserve structures and precincts which are historical landmarks and arearchitecturally/aesthetically significant, connote a special cultural significance of that city or locality and have a unique local flavour about them. According to her, the involvement of people staying in a heritage precinct locality will ensure a sustained conservation. She stresses, Its important to create an appropriate context for the improvement of the precinct in the form of improved lighting in the public areas, opening it only for pedestrians on weekends and also specific physical improvement like restoration of the heritage monuments. The endeavour seems to be an interesting step towards mobilising the residents to become more aware and alert of their heritage surroundings and make them feel a sense of belonging, so that they cheerfully volunteer in the conservation process, she says and continues, Otherwise, generally, when it comes to heritage conservation at a personal level, individuals shy away or are generally hostile. She believes, by involving residents, the affinity towards conservation is heightened and the legislation bears more credibility. Though, one must admit that, in the case of the fort precincts, the local groups comprise businessmen, executives or officials of large libraries and art galleries, more than owners of the individual buildings. The majority of these forts, which were built in the Portuguese and pre-Portuguese era, remain in varying degrees of decay. Some are partially ruined, while others lie in neglect. According to Ms Pundit, this history etched in stone presents an imposing aspect of the military strength of the region, but now, many of them have collapsed. The Aguada fort built on a cliff, the upper part of which contains a lighthouse and that the lower part has a prison was constructed during the period of 1604-1612. The fort encloses the whole peninsula at the southwest extremity of the province of Bardez. During the Portuguese period, ships would stop at the Fort Aguada to replenish their supply of water (agua), hence the name Aguada. These ships had to pay one per cent, towards the duty charges coming to this fort. The fort contained a cistern capable of holding over two million gallons of water, two powder-rooms, two magazines, two prisons, four barracks and a chapel dedicated to Our Lady of Good Voyage. Earlier in 1808 the Aguada fort was occupied by the British. In the peninsula at the extreme north-western point of Salcete is the small fort Mormugao fort overlooking the Mormugao harbour, which was built in 1624 and had 53 guns and a garrison with four officers. To its south there is a wall going down into a ravine. There was a small door about halfway down the ravine, which bears the legend, Fortaleza de Santa Catarina. The small fort over the harbour and the wall in the ravine were part of a larger fortress complex which measured two leagues (six miles) in circumference. Not far from the Mormugao fort is what once was Goas only Protestant church. It dates back to the British period, when England occupied Goa to guard against the possibility of an invasion by Napoleon, by using Goa as a gateway to
[Goanet] World Cup 1st round
FIRST ROUND OF WORLD CUP. In the history of World Cup Soccer tournament, this was one of the worst first round that just concluded. Giants failed to maintain their reputations and returned home like non-entities. Nobody expected France to return without scoring even a goal. Their miserable display during the disastrous first round gave credence to the opinion that they have purchased the last World Cup from the hands of mighty Brazilians by means of bribe though it may not be true in reality. Their mighty foot-baller Zidane was really not interested in World Cup but more in his Club Jersey. He joined his World Cup squad as if he joined a village team not even his mighty Club. A few days before the start of World Cup joining his squad means showing that he is not keen in performing for World Cup. To perform in World Cup you need topmost mental and physical level and that can be achieved only if all players are together months before the beginning of World Cup and not just a few weeks or few days before the World Cup. In this World Cup we saw players giving priorities for their own clubs and personal affairs thereby neglecting their duties towards their National Sides. In this way World Cup will never be the same as we used to witness in the past. Argentina another mighty side disappeared like nothing. They deserve to disappear thus because they had not done their home work properly. To win in World Cup you need a clever coach/manager like Billardo or Ceasar Menotti who were very good readers of the match and they both could analyse the defects of their opponents very well and accordingly instruct their players what to do and what not to especially during the second half. Argentina should have easily carried the day against England if they were a little quicker and first timer as England were. Secondly it is very essential to have a hero in the team, Batistuta was not even a shade of Maradona nor Canny. Neither Simone was a great star. To win the matches and World Cup you need a star in the team. Portugal another mighty team from whom lot was expected totally failed to maintain their pre-tournament expectation. Figo again proved to be a failure. He is purely a club player. He was not Eusebio to rise to the occasion and score a hat trick against North Korea in 1966 and come out victorious with a margin of 5-3. To defeat South Korea, Portugal needed another Eusebio and not Figo. It was almost single handedly the mighty Eusebio defeated the then surprised team North Korea. Besides Mocambican Eusebio, Portugal then had another greats namely skipper and Angolan Coluna in the defence and Jose Agusto and Torres in the up line to help Eusebio finish the job with style. Italy though missed the ticket back to Rome by sheer luck yet I have my doubt they may not be as disastrous as expected in the first round. When they won the Cup last time in 1982 under the managership of Enzo Bearzot in the first round they also faced similar situation but gradually came out more and more stronger, no doubt that time they had in their team brilliant Paulo Rossi and others too like Altobeli, Antognoni, Gabrini besides rocky and most experienced keeper in Dino Zoff under their bar. I am afraid they may pull some surprises and go further but from what I have seen them I dont think they are capable of creating upsets and surprises but in every tournament there is bound to be a surprise team. Generally speaking during the whole first round the standard of Soccer is low, it was not expected from World Cup. Up to now not a single team shown any greatness in the display of their soccer neither any individual player has come to the fore for the people to admire and adore him. Senegal created lot of interest and rightly they will go on creating upsets. Some of their players are actively engaged in playing soccer in France their earlier colonial masters from whom they learnt lot of soccer and finally they thought their masters a very good lesson in the inaugural match only. France and Italy are known to have great soccer in their countries played not by their indigenous players but by borrowed and rented players. Thru this method these countries produced best soccer in their countries but failed to produced best indigenous players for this reason they suffer now and those follow such pattern will always suffer. Congratulations to Japan and Korea for flying the Asian flag high. Given proper training and attention any team can come to top level. Brazil no doubt proved its worth but the two goals they conceded against Costa Rica in fabulous victory of 5-2 shows their weakness in defense and also their lethargic attitude. Next round will prove what they worth. All the best for the second round. A. Veronica Fernandes, Kuwait. _ Chat with friends online, try MSN Messenger:
[Goanet] 15 JUNE: GOACOM NEWS CLIPPINGS
GOACOM NEWS CLIPPINGS 15 June 2002 RS.3,024-CRORE BUDGET FOR GOA: Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar presented a soft budget containing sops for industries, tourism and various segments of the society. The gross outlay of the budget is Rs.3,024 crore while the net deficit is to the tune of Rs.2.73 crore. (GT) NO FRESH BURDEN ON COMMON MAN: There is no major impositions except for an increase in the rate of surcharge on sales tax from 5 to 10 per cent, an increase in the entry tax from 0 to 5 per cent in the case of all alcoholic products, and 2 per cent increase in the case of raw materials for paper and paper board and marginal increase from 0.3 to 1 per cent on plastic raw materials. (H) FREE COMPUTERS FOR SCIENCE STUDENTS: Chief Minister and Finance Minister Manohar Parrikar announced that under the Cybergate Student scheme, all students of the science stream in the 11th Std will be provided with computers for a nominal fee. A provision of Rs.10 crore has been made in the budget. A trading centre to equip Goan students for competitive exams in the IITs and IIMs is to be started. Schools and colleges will receive a one-time grant of Rs.50 lakh for computerization. It is also proposed to set up district computer centres with state-of-art facilities for the benefit of students and teachers. (H) GOVT TO CELEBRATE XENOI GOENBAB'S 125TH ANNIVERSARY: The State government has decided to celebrate the 125th anniversary of the father of modern Konkani literature, late Xenoi Goenbab, in a befitting manner, announced Chief Minister Parrikar in his budget speech. The budget also proposed Rs.40 lakh each for the development of Marathi and Konkani languages through the Goa Konkani Academy and Gomant Marathi Academy. (NT) OPPN REPRESENTED AREAS WILL GET DUE JUSTICE: The Chief Minister, Manohar Parrikar, replying to a debate in the Assembly, said the Opposition members are free to approach him anytime with problems pertaining to their respective constituencies. (H) NEW KONKANI GRAMMAR BOOK: In order to contribute to learning of Konkani from 1st Std onwards, Rajhauns has brought out a workbook in grammar named Konkani Vyakaran: Sahaj Abhyas. The well illustrated book is so designed that it can be used by anyone at any level. (NT) ANOTHER OBJECT FOUND AT VAGATOR: Close on the heels of a used practice torpedo, which was washed ashore off Arambol, an unidentified cylindrical object was found on the Vagator beach at about 7.15 on June 14. (H) CABLE OPERATOR ELECTROCUTED: Felix Braganza, a cable operator from Dongorim near Nuvem, got electrocuted while fixing a TV on June 14. (H) FOR STUDENTS: To arrest the drop-out rate at the primary level, a mid-day meal scheme is to be introduced. Interest free loans to be provided for underprivileged students. (H) GCCI HAILS BUDGET: Goa chamber of Commerce and Industry chairman, Nitin Kunkolienkar has welcomed the budget presented by Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar saying that the lowering of the fiscal deficit will help control taxation. (GT) VOTE ON ACCOUNT BILL PASSED: The Goa Assembly yesterday passed Vote on Account Bill providing for government expenditure over Rs.1260.04 crore for the first five months (from April to August this year) of the current financial year 2002-2003, by voice vote. (GT HALDANKAR ELECTED DY SPEAKER: Valpoi MLA Narhari Haldankar was elected Deputy Speaker of the Goa Legislative Assembly after his opponent MLA Victoria Fernandes was defeated in a voice vote when the two motions were tabled in the House one after the other, amidst pandemonium and walkout by congress over rules and procedures of the House. (GT) CITY ROADS SUBMERGED: The heavy showers of rain measuring 188.8 mm in the last 24 hours led to various parts of Panaji being submerged, with the level of water reaching upto knee-level. The Panaji Municipal Council building was surrounded by water alongwith the 18th June Road and parts of DB Bandodkar Marg. (NT) SHOWERS PLAY HAVOC: Panic gripped residents of Ribandar living on the roadside near the church, as water gushed into their houses due to blockage of drains. A drainage, which has its source in the hills and passes through a tiny hamletVittozemin Divar, choked up, causing the water to overflow on the road, part of which was inundated during the downpour. A compound wall collapsed at Curti-Ponda when garbage, illegally piled on a hill, came sliding down due to the heavy showers. (H) IN AMBELIM, VELIM, ASSOLNA: The residents of Ambelim, Velim and Assolna are reeling under the fear of probably floods if the cloudburst continues. If the high tide coincides with the heavy rains, the trouble is expected in the area on the river (Sal) bank, stated deputy collector, Mr Sanjith Rodrigues. (NT) NO-TRUST AGAINST CHODAN SARPANCH, DY: Five Chodan-Madel Panchayat members have move a no-confidence motion against Sarpanch Sanjay Kandolkar and Deputy Sarpanch Requeta Colaco. (GT) A LEGAL
