[Goanet]Naming Game 2-Kazar (Wedding)
ROS A day before the wedding the bride and the groom, each at their respective houses, are made to sit in the mail hall (salant). Relatives, neighbors are invited over to apply ros. The ROS is applied to the different parts of the body. Ros is a farewell to single life...some believes probably a purification of. Now read on..or sing Zoti/Vers OXO EK MOG ASLO (re-posting) Tujea modur onttancho chumb mhojea pollear ditana Tujea tea sobit nille dolleant dukham kiteak? Kazarachea adlea disa novreak ros lavpak xezarim ekttavlim Jedna tuji pali aili tedna tujem kalliz dodddoddlem kiteak? Mathem tem paim pasun tuje mov-mov hat mhojea angar bhonvtana Nitoll narlachea rosa barabor mhoji kudd tujea dukhamni bizovli kiteak? Tujea kallzan zallem tufan somdira lharam von vhodd Mhojea sukhachea vellar dhuki vadoll kiteak? Ekach agnnant ami vaddlim vangdda nachlim-khelllim utthlim-boslim Ponn tujea hodddde bhitor mhojo guptim mog xiztolo lipun dovorlo kiteak? Lino B. Dourado (Utoddddekar) http://www.goa-world.net/poems http://www.goa-world.net/poems/lino __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Small Business - Try our new resources site! http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/resources/
[Goanet]RE: Naming Game 2-Kazar (Wedding) Tum Sangxi?
Lino bab, Hanvem zaiti koshish keli tumcho vo proxn somjunk. Pun kotta kainch lab mellonk nam. Upkar korun maka sang him panch sobd konkni bhaxechim vo firgim bhaxechim? Vicharta munn ragar zainaka, karann hanvem him utram kednanch aikonk nam. Avelino Bastora/Kuwait ___ lino dourado <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Maddamchea chutt'ttancho vapor khoimsor zatalo? Can you tell the following 1- Folli 2- Tornaboda 3- Calcada 4- Mali or Malinn 5- Alvis http://www.goa-world.net/poems http://www.goa-world.net/poems/lino
Re: [Goanet]WATER FOR LIFE: THEME FOR WORLD WATER DAY:
On the World Water Day Please do not waste it - while you have enough please take care of it A drop saved ...is a bucket earned. Save it now . Never throw water down the drain, it could be used for other purposes like watering plants . Use a bucket while bathing instead of the shower . Turn off the tap while shaving . Check whether the water pipes in your home are leak proof Cheers, Seb > WATER FOR LIFE: THEME FOR WORLD WATER DAY: WORLD WATER DAY BEING CELEBRATED ON > MARCH 22, 2005 >
Re: [Goanet]Juhu Aerodrome
Juhu Aerodrome is presently being used by Pawan Hans (Helicopters) for the ONGC's Bombay High Offshore Project, for transporting crew to offshore installationsit was also used by pvt aviation companies for the smaller aircrafts. The Juhu airstrip might be slightly bigger than the runway of aircraft carrier...Years back a British Boeing landed there by mistake and they had difficulty in taking off. A similar incident happend to a Saudia Jumbo which landed at small airport in Madras. The aircraft had to be stripped off its seats etc. for taking off. Regards Eddie Verdes Chinchinim/Mumbai From: "Philip Thomas" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Also, today's edition has a report titled "Plan to build road under Juhu > aerodrome proposed". > > From my perspective the really important point is the following: > > " Thirty years ago the AAI handed over its land to BMC to construct the Juhu > Tara Road because it felt that Juhu Aerodrome would not be needed in the > future. Now with the increase in (air) traffic it is being revived. We now > have plans to shift the smaller operators to Juhu airport."
[Goanet]FOOTBALL for ALL ........
Goenkars ! I thought , I d share this post from Pat - ( email to me ) and my response. rene -- Date:Mon, 21 Mar 2005 00:12:29 -0800 (PST) From:"rene barreto" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject:FOOTBALL for ALL To:"P D" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 000 --- P D <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > <<> Albeit, instead of footballs Goanetters > should be afforded the opportunity of sending > equivalent funds preferably through > >Goanet or The Salesians for needed seed money > in order to build bridges. > > JUST DO IT ! > > Rene: > > All Goanetters do not visit Goa, only a small > percentage perhaps :-) > > The rest JUST CAN'T DO IT :( > > So, there has to be a viable alternate for > those who are not as fortunate to > visit Goa. > > Best Wishes: > > Pat de Sousa > Maryland, USA Hi Pat , I am glad you wrote , the very fact that you responded - shows that you have a positive mind and you want to DO IT , how you do it is something you and you alone can decide :- ) But lets DO IT ! You may wish to send a Dollar or two to your friends in your village - and ask them to buy a Football , I am sure your friends will send you a digital pohotograph of 22 smiling children and one football. We do not have to go to the Parliament to get help :- )We do not need MONEY .We need is LOVE , we also need to make the TIME and We need to do it ourselves. Thank you very much for your interest.. May God bless you for your kind thoughts. rene London [EMAIL PROTECTED] LETS make it Happen. > > >
[Goanet]Your prerogative
Hi Gilbert, Thanks for your reply. However, please note that your faith in caste/casteism is entirely your prerogative. Is there any chance you might reply to the two questions I set you and reminded you of these about four times? Regards, Cornel
Re: [Goanet]Naming Game 2-Kazar (Wedding)
Thank you Lino Bab, I have also heard that, when the Dorji (tailor) comes to the house to stitch the wedding gown/suit...they or neighbours used to sing some songs...do you or any ganvbhav know what they are called and where can I find those words. Regards Eddie Verdes Chinchinchim/KSA - Original Message - Lino dourado" Wrote; ROS A day before the wedding the bride and the groom, each at their respective houses, are made to sit in the mail hall (salant). Relatives, neighbors are invited over to apply ros. The ROS is applied to the different parts of the body. Ros is a farewell to single life...some believes probably a purification of. Now read on..or sing Zoti/Vers
[Goanet]Relatives Names in Konkani
Friends, I have compiled a list of Relatives names in Konkani which are mostly used in Salcette. Some of these names are taken from the Portugese words. There may be some mistakesyou may correct or add more. We also used TI/Man - before the names of elders (brothers/Sisters or relatives) eg. TI -Sar for Sarah, Ti Olind, Man eddie, Man Minglu etc Azo - Great Grand father Aji - Great Grand mother Xapai - Grandfather (Hindus - Dada ) Xamaim - Grandmother ( Daddi ) Pai/Bapui - Father (Ayi ) Maim/ِAvoi - Mother (Bappa) Sasu-Pai/Sasro - Father in law Sasu-Maim/Sas - Mother in Law Southe Pai - Step father Southi Maim - Step mother Titiu - (uncle) Fathers brother Timan - (aunt) Fathers sister Mam - ( uncle) - Mothers Brother Mammi - (aunt) Mothers brothers wife Cheddo/Put - Son Southe-Put - Step son Cheddum/Dhuv - daughter Southi-Dhuv - Step daughter Bhav - Brother Bhoinn - Sister Bapul bhav/Mauxe bhav - Cousin..(he) Bapul Bhoinn/Mauxi bhoinn - Cousin sister Zamvuim - son in law Sun - daughter in law Natu - grandson Nat/Natulem - grand daughter Podon/Kumpar/Padrin - Godfather Modon/Kumar/Madrin - Godmother Filead - Godchild Ghov/Poti - husband Bhail/Potinn - wife Dher - husbands brother Uni/vhonnie - brothers wife Meunno - wifes brother Meunni - wifes sister Nonond - husband sister (sister in law) Saddu - wifes sisters husband Mana - Elders Sister Bacho - Nephew Bachi - Niece Kuinead - sisters husband Posko - adopted son Poskem - adopted daughter Nouro - bridegroom Okol - bride Deddo - best man Deddi - bridesmaid Regards Eddie Verdes Chinchinim/Mumbai/KSA
Re: [Goanet]RE: Naming Game 2-Kazar (Wedding) Tum Sangxi?
Lino wrote Maddamchea chutt'ttancho vapor khoimsor zatalo? Can you tell the following 1- Folli 2- Tornaboda 3- Calcada 4- Mali or Malinn 5- Alvis Avelino wrote: Lino bab, Hanvem zaiti koshish keli tumcho vo proxn somjunk. Pun kotta kainch lab mellonk nam. Upkar korun maka sang him panch sobd konkni bhaxechim vo firgim bhaxechim? Vicharta munn ragar zainaka, karann hanvem him utram kednanch aikonk nam *** Avelino bab, Tumi 'curusidadin' vichartat mhonn, mhaka 'istimosanv' dislem. 1- Folli The 'kankonnkar' fits bangles on the hands of the bride are called folli (green back ground with yellow lines) 2- Tornaboda Voklegher Portonnem vo segundo dia 3- Calcada The wedding dress and the other paraphernalia (bhitorleo mustaki-yeh andar ki bhat hai-)needed by the bride is sent to her house by the groom with close relatives or apurbaiechi xezarn. 4- Mali or Malinn Aslo called Raibari. Middle person who used to take the proposal to the groom or the brides's family. 5- Alvis vo alis (bokxis) http://www.goa-world.net/poems http://www.goa-world.net/poems/lino __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
[Goanet]Re: airfields
Gabriel , since you ask, the Juhu strip is longer than the deck of a carrier. But that was not the point. The suggestion from your friend Phillip was for Juhu to serve as substitute for the Navy which is operating an air station at Goa. You therefore need to look at the huge Navy infrastructure built up at Goa as well as the types of aircraft being operated here, most of them being non aircraft carrier types. Heres some of the types. 1.Kiran jet trainer 2.Tu-142-long range maritime patrol 3.IL-38- Long Range anti sub warfare 4. Aiforce Jaguar -Maritime strike(periodically) 5. Sea Harrier V/STOL All these types need extended runaway lengths, including the Harrier Trainer.. Besides, the Navy also operates a variety of helicopters such as the Seaking ASW, Kamov-28 ASW, Kamov-31 Air Early Warning helos, Allouettes. If you knew the basics of VTOL training, you would know that a pilot needs to be comfortable on a full length runaway, before he transitions to the very difficult VSTOL mode, used for carrier launch/recovery.. The Navy possess infrastructure to maintain , service and repair these aircraft at Goa. The Navy obviously , also has weapons for these aircraft at Goa. Then, out of the blue, comes this nonsensical suggestion about Juhu-- which has nothing on it. When I last saw it, it was being used as a staging point for ONGC helicopters used for servicing the oil offshore installations of Bombay High. The facility doesnt even belong to the Ministry Of Defence. I hope I havent gone into technicalities. btw,What *technical* function did you perform for the Brazilian Navy? How many times did you step on the deck of the carrier *Minas Gerais*? regards, Gilbert. > Date: Mon, 21 Mar 2005 17:09:26 +1100 (EST) > From: Gabriel de Figueiredo <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: Re: [Goanet]Juhu Aerodrome > To: goanet@goanet.org > Reply-To: goanet@goanet.org > > --- Philip Thomas <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > have forwarded your > > recommendations to my friend, Admiral Arun Prakash, > > the Chief Of the Naval > > Staff, but Im worried that he may laugh so hard, > > that he may fall out of his > > chair. The old single prop Tiger Moths used to > > barely make it to the end of > > the runaway during takeoff at Juhu, and you want the > > Navy to fly fighter > > aircraft from there! wow!regards, Gilbert.> [March > > 18] > > > > I know the remark was put to Philip. But here comes a > question, dear Gilbert. Is the Juhu airstrip shorter > or longer than the runway on an aircraft carrier? > Just curious... > > P.S. I know that carriers employ steam catapults to > accelerate aircraft on take-off and arrestors to stop > them on landing for non-VTOL/STOL types, so please > don't go into these technicalities. Note also that I > worked for a technical department of the Brazilian > Navy for over 12 years before migrating to Australia. > > Cheers, > > Gabriel de Figueiredo. > Melbourne - Australia. >
[Goanet]Juhu Aerodrome
[Gabriel de Figueiredo, March 21] The same thing can be asked about Seabird/Yenkebe and especially Kochi naval air station! The Navy may be dithering about the former but the latter should be practically "plug-and-play"!
[Goanet]FAMILY TREE (KUTTOMBACHEM ZADD!
God created Adam and Eve who gave birth to children and they in turn increased and multiplied and filled the world with humanity. Generally, when a man and woman get married, one of their immediate plans is to have a child so that their family increases and multiplies. From thereon, a kuttombachi rompi (family sapling) is born and it grows and blossoms into a full fledged kuttombachem zadd (a family tree.) Family relations are expressed differently in different languages. In this article I shall talk about family relationships in Konkani language. When a man and woman get married, they become ghov (husband) and bhail (wife.) As children, whenever friends called out our names while we played, we would answer: OV, and they would immediately say: Tuje maincho ghov (your mothers husband.) The marriage comes with a package of new relationships. The novro (groom) becomes a zanvuim (son-in-law) to the sasumaim (mother-in-law.) The okol (bride) becomes a sun (daughter-in-law) to the sasupai vo manv (father-in-law.) While a sun and sasupai usually share good relationship, the same cannot be said about a sun and sasumaim as the former mostly governs the latter and sometimes vice-versa. No wonder, they say: Ek temp maincho ani ek temp sunencho. Roughly translated it means each dog has its day. When a mother-in-law and daughter-in-law do not get along well, and if the former was known to be a tyrant, the neighbors/villagers say: Sun atam sasumaincher ghalta un (daughter-in-law now pours hot water on her mother-in-law.) Sometimes, when a sun gets involved in extra marital affairs and the in-laws are unaware of the fact, the neighbors/villagers say: Ghoran nokllo maim-manv, bhair zanna sogllo ganv. (the in-laws are in the dark at home but the whole village knows whats going on!) The new relationship between a grooms and brides parents results into anyei (husbands/wifes father-in-laws) and yenn (husbands/wifes mother-in-laws,) and it extends to fagurmanv (father-in-law's brother) and fagurmaim (mother-in-law's sister.) In the past, whenever a father-in-law/mother-in-law passed away, the fagurmanv/fagurmaim took over their duties and they were accorded the same respect as that of the deceased. Those daughter-in-laws who refused to accept their fagurmanv/fagurmaim would say: Tum mozo fagurmanv/fagurmaim zanvunk tozvit korinaka (Dont you try to be my fagurmanv/fagurmaim!) They say: kazar zalea uprant, dogam aslelim rokddinch tegam zatat (once you get married, from two you soon become a family of three members) [twins, triplets, quadruplets, quintuplets, etc., are exceptional cases.] The new third member of the family is called a ballok (baby.) Once the baby is born, husband and wife become bapui ani avoi (mother and father parents.) The parents choose a name and christen the child. They also choose a podon (godfather) and modon (godmother) from among their family members or friends circle. Thus, the child becomes filiad (godchild) to godfather and godmother. In the olden days, paternal grandfathers/grandmothers first name was given to a grandchild followed by godfathers/godmothers name, and the days saints name; hence, most old names comprise of at least three names plus a surname. Not everyone is fortunate to have children and become parents. Those who are childless, go for a posko (adopted son) or poskem (adopted daughter) and become posko-bapui (adopted father) and poski-avoi (adopted mother.) The child grows up into a cheddo (boy) or cheddum (girl,) finishes his/her education, gets employed and one fine day he/she too decides to get married. Nowadays, the newly married couple plans lenghty honeymoon trips away from home, take things slowly and delay childs birth. In the olden days, the honeymoon was celebrated at home in a corner of a room on a xendri/mandri (grass/bamboo mat.) The newly married couple then did not waste time but immediately went for a child. As a matter of fact, within a month the bride would bear good tidings to the whole family and give birth to a son/daughter. Most fathers desire to have a put (son) and mothers wish to have a dhuv (daughter.) Whenever a son/daughter was born, the elderly women would play with him/her and sing: Alle-le-le-le-le, kiteak roddta amcho babulo/bai? Tuka bhav/bhoinn (brother/sister) khellonk zai kitem? Roddonaka, maim fuddle vorsa haddteli. (Alle-le-le-le-le, why are you crying baby? Do you need a brother/sister to play with? Dont cry! Your mother will get you one next year.) Thus, within a year a second child, brother or sister, would be born. An elderly sister was known as mana e.g., vhoddlem mana (elder sister,) dakttem mana (younger sister,) etc. Once the production began, there was no end to it. In the olden days, parents tendency was to have as
[Goanet]Wedding trap!
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/article/0,,2-1534984,00.html March 21, 2005 The text message that said 'Help, I'm in a wedding trap' By Stewart Tendler AHMED, from the Midlands and in his early twenties, went to Pakistan with his family on what his parents told him was a last chance to see his ailing grandmother, combined with an opportunity for a holiday. Although Ahmed knew his parents were unhappy about his girlfriend, he never thought much of it. But when they arrived in Pakistan the grandmother proved to be fit and well. Ahmed was sent to do some chores and when he returned to his relatives' home his family had vanished and his uncles announced that he could not leave unless he married a local girl. His relatives took his passport and kept a close watch on him but Ahmed used his mobile phone to send text messages to his girlfriend in Britain. She alerted the Foreign Office, which contacted its consular officials in Pakistan to mount a rescue. In one other case the consequences emerged much later. A young Glaswegian went on holiday with his parents to their birthplace in Pakistan and was told he had to marry a bride in her twenties whom they had chosen for him. Mahmoud, also in his early twenties, already had a girlfriend and refused to marry, but his mother put pressure on him. He relented and married. His unsuspecting wife thought the match was an agreed arranged marriage and only learnt of his reluctance on the flight to Britain. There were rows and fights. His parents also turned on her. She now lives in a refuge. -- Cheers, Gabe Menezes. London, England
[Goanet]India politics degraded!
http://www.keralanext.com/news/indexread.asp?id=157539 India ; Politics degraded to political adventurism, arithmetic: Kalam (LEAD) : 1 Hour,0 minutes Ago [India News] New Delhi, In one of his strongest indictments of Indian politics, President A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Monday lamented that politicians' greed for power had degraded the system and led it on a road to "disaster". At a function where the president conferred awards on Outstanding Parliamentarians of 2002, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh also bemoaned the falling standards of debate and conduct. "When politics degrades itself to political adventurism, the nation would be on the calamitous road to inevitable disaster and ruination," Kalam told a gathering of MPs from both the houses of parliament. After giving away awards of Outstanding Parliamentarian to Manmohan Singh, Leader of Opposition L.K. Advani, Human Resource Development Minister Arjun Singh and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Jaswant Singh, Kalam went on to state "bare truths" that he said were facts but rarely acknowledged. Without referring to the ugly post-poll manoeuvrings in Bihar and Jharkhand, where elections threw up hung verdicts, the president commented that the polling processes had been lately under severe strain. "Let us be honest to ourselves. The arithmetical compulsions of incremental numbers and the alleged tradability of certain legislative seats, won perhaps through means allegedly dubious and undemocratic, have many a time created doubts on our democratic system in the public eye. "Let us not risk it. It is time all of us did an introspection and grew up to the expectations that were enshrined so diligently and optimistically by the founding fathers in our constitution so that India sustained itself and grew as a mature, healthy, vibrant, democratic nation." The deadlock over the race for power in Bihar and Jharkhand and the turmoil in an equally fractious Goa assembly stalled parliament for weeks until New Delhi intervened in Jharkhand and central rule was imposed on Bihar and Goa. Obviously unhappy about the political bickering, Kalam visualised a future where parties competed with one another in putting forth their political vision for development through their manifesto. "The need for removal of poverty totally, the need for providing opportunities for all our people in the fiercely competitive and knowledge-based world and the need for providing security to the people and nation in the complex world of today, these multiple needs would lead to the necessity of our graduation from political politics to developmental politics." Kalam said that every action of MPs should encourage the 540 million youth below 25 to see them as role models. He also outlined national issues that had to be pursued by parliament beyond party ideologies. India News] Manmohan Singh also commented that the declining standards of debate and the general atmosphere in parliament was adding to the increasingly negative public perception about politics. "There can be little doubt that the standards of debate and the general atmosphere within which we carry out our business have, of late, been declining. "It is for us to ensure that we set better standards for the future. For instance, we could be better prepared in parliament and, when in the house, we could be more willing to listen to each other, even if we disagree, for that is the essence of democracy." Without mentioning the weeks of clashes and disruptions in the house over various issues, Manmohan Singh also urged MPs to introspect whether they were living up to the standards set by past politicians. Indo-Asian News Service -- Cheers, Gabe Menezes. London, England
RE: [Goanet]Relatives Names in Konkani
Hi Eddie! I just posted my article "Family Tree" (Kuttombachem Zadd) on Goanet and subsequently received your list of relatives' names in Konkani. What a coincidence! Moi-mogan, Domnic Fernandes Anjuna/Dhahran, KSA From: Eddie <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Reply-To: goanet@goanet.org To: Goanet Subject: [Goanet]Relatives Names in Konkani Date: Mon, 21 Mar 2005 13:07:14 +0300 Friends, I have compiled a list of Relatives names in Konkani which are mostly used in Salcette. Some of these names are taken from the Portugese words. There may be some mistakesyou may correct or add more. We also used TI/Man - before the names of elders (brothers/Sisters or relatives) eg. TI -Sar for Sarah, Ti Olind, Man eddie, Man Minglu etc Azo - Great Grand father Aji - Great Grand mother Xapai - Grandfather (Hindus - Dada ) Xamaim - Grandmother ( Daddi ) Pai/Bapui - Father (Ayi ) Maim/öAvoi - Mother (Bappa) Sasu-Pai/Sasro - Father in law Sasu-Maim/Sas - Mother in Law Southe Pai - Step father Southi Maim - Step mother Titiu - (uncle) Fathers brother Timan - (aunt) Fathers sister Mam - ( uncle) - Mothers Brother Mammi - (aunt) Mothers brothers wife Cheddo/Put - Son Southe-Put - Step son Cheddum/Dhuv - daughter Southi-Dhuv - Step daughter Bhav - Brother Bhoinn - Sister Bapul bhav/Mauxe bhav - Cousin..(he) Bapul Bhoinn/Mauxi bhoinn - Cousin sister Zamvuim - son in law Sun - daughter in law Natu - grandson Nat/Natulem - grand daughter Podon/Kumpar/Padrin - Godfather Modon/Kumar/Madrin - Godmother Filead - Godchild Ghov/Poti - husband Bhail/Potinn - wife Dher - husbands brother Uni/vhonnie - brothers wife Meunno - wifes brother Meunni - wifes sister Nonond - husband sister (sister in law) Saddu - wifes sisters husband Mana - Elders Sister Bacho - Nephew Bachi - Niece Kuinead - sisters husband Posko - adopted son Poskem - adopted daughter Nouro - bridegroom Okol - bride Deddo - best man Deddi - bridesmaid Regards Eddie Verdes Chinchinim/Mumbai/KSA _ Don't just search. Find. Check out the new MSN Search! http://search.msn.com/
[Goanet]All you Wanted to Know About Liquor Permits But Were Afraid to Ask -Clinton..
Hi Joe, My father has been in the liquor business since 1982 and has since, established himself as a well known liquor distributor in South Goa. We have an establishment which wholesales liquor all over Goa as well as a retail outlet below Grace Church by the name of Vaz Enterprises. When making a sale to customers that are traveling out of state, we always explain the facts about permits. I would like to clear up a few matters with regard to the liquor permits. *There is just 1 type of permit issued and it can be used whichever way you might travel be it by road or railway. (It's even mentioned on the permit) *You need a permit even if you carry 1 bottle. You can carry a maximum of 2 bottles on a permit per person. Wine & Beer are exempted. *Consumption *is* prohibited in all public places all over India for that matter, but here in Goa, it's a lot more relaxed, and if you know your limits, a little alcohol is fine. But not when you are traveling! * Police cannot fine you if you have a permit per person for 2 bottles each. Speak politely. If they still threaten that they will, take the policeman's name & badge number, ask for a receipt. Don't part with your permit and don't let them take advantage of you! Never get off the train, as it only gets worse. Pay the fine to avoid trouble, but also write a letter to the Railway police and give details of the incident and you could get justice. But I will explain in depth: *1 Permit is issued for upto 2 bottles of Alcohol. (This means all hard alcohol in 750ml/ 1 Litre bottles except for Wines and Beer). The permit is a Legal Document issued by the Government of Goa which has an understanding with a few other states (named below) to legally carry alcohol in unopened bottles for personal consumption. Nobody has the right to confiscate alcohol when you have a permit in transit. *Only 1 Permit is allowed per person, therefore each person can carry 1 or 2 bottles of hard liquor and some more (any number) of wine or beer. *The permits are required to have the details of the two bottles brand name, manufacturing date and batch number. These details are filled in by the retailer and has to be correct. *In Addition, permits also require the Name & signature of the Person carrying the liquor, the retailers name & signature, and the destination state. Now please note, that most Indian states, do not allow liquor to be carried in, but carried through to another state. Therefore people use this loophole to carry liquor on permits with them. There are a few places that you can carry alcohol to, so if ever, an excise inspector asks you for your permit, you could tell him that you are on your way to that particular destination. For the North of India its Daman, Rajasthan, Punjab & Jammu & Kashmir, for the East its Assam and for the South, Orissa. These states allow the entry of Alcohol on permits. *Permits have a validity of 10 days from the date of issue & cost Rs. 10 per permit. This money goes entirely back to the excise department of Goa, and records are very strictly maintained. *Checking for permits is usually relaxed on Goa's borders, so not everybody carries a permit. But if you have to know, it is when you travel by an interstate bus, that you are most likely to be checked. Trains are rarely checked, and if you're driving in your own car, you are almost never stopped. If you're flying, then there's no need for a permit. However, check with the alcohol quota that your incoming country has. It is usually 1 or 2 bottles of hard liquor and 5-6 of wines & beer. Have a nice day! Clinton.. Ps: Yes, Goan Fenny does come under 'Hard Liquor'!!!
[Goanet]Job Opportunities in Ireland
Ireland is looking to India for skills in IT & healthcare TIMES NEWS NETWORK[ MONDAY, MARCH 21, 2005 About a year after the Embassy of Ireland introduced the outsourcing of visa operations in India to VFS on a pilot basis, the service has been formally launched by the Irish minister for trade, Mr Michael Ahern, who visited New Delhi recently. Applicants from Karnataka, Maharashtra, Gujarat and Goa continue to make their applications to the Irish Consulates in Bangalore and Mumbai. The big rise in numbers for visa applicants to Ireland in different categories like students, business, work permits, dependants and tourists has been to a great extent due to the economic boom in both the countries. “The pull factor from Ireland is very strong with a big skills shortage in the IT and healthcare sectors. Universities in Ireland have always been very well recognised and are now pitching strongly to attract students from India and we have at least 500- 600 students going to study in Ireland every year. The institutions have increased the numbers of seats for foreign students and are holding education fairs in India to market their courses,” Bourne said. While fees for single entry visas for Ireland are Rs 4,000, multiple entry visas, which are usually not given to first time travellers, come at Rs 6,400. Working visas also come for Rs 6400. While many applications are decided within two working days others, such as those from people intending to work, study or visit Ireland as a tourist, may have to be referred for decision to the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform in Dublin. For these applications, processing time can take 6 weeks. In all cases, therefore, applicants should apply at least six weeks in advance of the intended date of departure for Ireland. We are looking at bigger numbers of Indian students availing themselves of the excellent educational institutions in Ireland. Some of the popular international courses are in management, English language specialisations and medicine. We are looking into the issue of work permits being given to the students who get a job while they are in Ireland and a decision could be arrived at within six months,” Ahern said. Special arrangements are also in place to facilitate medical practitioners who are applicants for temporary registration with the medical council, medical, health and social care professionals who obtain full registration/validation while in Ireland or who possess the relevant registration/validation and are already in legal employment on a valid work permit. At present the designated categories for skills shortages include: • Information and computing technologies professionals • Information and computing technologies technicians • Architects, including architectural technicians/technologists • Construction engineers, including engineering technicians • Quantity surveyors and building surveyors • Town planners; • Medical practitioners • Registered nurses • Dentists, and The following specified professionals in the public health and social care sectors, including voluntary bodies: • Diagnostic or therapeutic • Radiographer • Audiologist • Dietician - social worker -- Good Luck, Carlos
[Goanet]re: need Goan Law....by " m.karekar@mtc"
Pretty good ideabut some innocent goans living elsewhere in other states of the Union .will face difficulties/ backlash..in their single business dealings if tit-for tat action occurs. How about goans in Mumbai or Bihar?
[Goanet]Goa cashew farmers beware.
http://www.webindia123.com/news/showdetails.asp?id=74202&cat=India Kerala's cashew farmers protest use of "killer pesticide Endosulfan":- Kochi | March 21, 2005 9:31:03 AM IST Moves by a government-appointed commission to recommend the use of the pesticide, Endosulfan, in Kerala's cashew plantations have reportedly angered local doctors and villagers in some parts of the state, who claim that some of them have suffered severe side effects through its use. Commneting on the 12 recommendations of the Mayee Commission, Dr. Y.S. Mohan Kumar, a local physician with over two decades of medical experience, said that he himself has treated over 200 patients suffering from the after effects of endosulfan use. They included people with psychiatric problems, mental retardation, epilepsy, congenital anomalies and cancer, he added. He also said that his patients were spread over a miniscule four square kilometers in about 400 houses. In its recommendations, the commission, however, said that there is no link established between the use of Endosulfan in PCK plantations and health problems as reported in Padre village and thus aerial spraying of pesticides may be allowed in case of national exigencies after securing permission of the Central Insecticides Board. It has said that the application of all pesticides, including Endosulfan is to be done adhering to regulatory stipulations in force from time to time. The committee further recommended that the pesticides manufacturers should take necessary steps to promote and educate sellers and users to ensure correct and safe use of all pesticides. It said that since India has adequate pre-registration data requirement and post registration review processes concerning use of pesticides, it is recommended that science based responses be made available to all stake holders and general public by registration authorities. There is often a huge gap between perception of the risk and actual scientific risk assessment. This gap is to be filled by proper and timely propagation of knowledge and information. It has also recommended to conduct a comprehensive, well designed and detailed health and epidemiological study in the entire cashew plantation areas of Kerala to ascertain the incidences of diseases in Padre vis-a vis other relevant locations in Kerala State to investigate and if possible pin-point the probable factor that are responsible for alleged health problems at Padre. The committee further concludes that the use of Endosulfan is not clearly linked to the alleged health problems in Kasargod district of Kerala. However, considering the apprehensions in the minds of the public in Kerala, the Committee recommends that it would be better if use of Endosulfan is kept on held in Kerala.Finally, in what resulted in a strong reaction from the villagers and victims, the committee has said that after considering all above factors and available reports, it is recommended that use of Endosulfan be continued as per provisions of Insecticides Act, 1968. But on the other hand, the farmers of the areas are up in arms against the recommendations. For over 25 years, the villages near the cashew plantations in Kasargod district, Kerala, have been devastated by an unusually large number of cancer deaths, neurological disorders and different kinds of physical and mental impairment. Reports in the media and studies done in the area indicate a strong link between the spraying of a pesticide called Endosulfan and the deteriorating health of the local people. Most of the families who live here are small farmers or farm labourers. There is no large industry fuelling the local economy except the areca plantations. The Plantation Corporation of Kerala (PCK) has been cultivating cashew in 4500 hectares spread across this district. Since the early 1980s, the PCK has been aerially spraying an organochlorine pesticide called Endosulfan that has been banned in many countries including Singapore, Denmark, Germany, Holland and Sweden. Recently, various reports in the media as well as studies done by institutions like the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE), New Delhi have indicated a strong link between the aerial spraying of Endosulfan and the number of deaths and illnesses in the area. Later, it led to massive protests and criticisms against the PCK, which ultimately forced the Kerala government to ban the pesticide. Dr Mohan Kumar and environmentalist Sri Padre were the first among others to show to the world the terrible impact of the spraying of pesticide -Endosulfan by the Plantation Corporation of Kerala (PCK), to get high yield in cashew crop in various plantation areas of Swarga, Vani Nagar, Enmakaje and Belloor among other areas in the district. Laboratory analysis conducted by the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE), New Delhi, revealed that all samples collected from the village contained very high levels of the pesticide that has ironically been either banned or restri
Re: [Goanet]All you Wanted to Know About Liquor Permits But Were Afraid to Ask -Clinton..
On Mon, 21 Mar 2005 07:24:19 -0500, MailinglistClint! <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hi Joe, > > My father has been in the liquor business since 1982 and has since, > established himself as a well known liquor distributor in South Goa. We have > an establishment which wholesales liquor all over Goa as well as a retail > outlet below Grace Church by the name of Vaz Enterprises. When making a sale > to customers that are traveling out of state, we always explain the facts > about permits. I would like to clear up a few matters with regard to the > liquor permits. > > *There is just 1 type of permit issued and it can be used whichever way you > might travel be it by road or railway. (It's even mentioned on the permit) > > *You need a permit even if you carry 1 bottle. You can carry a maximum of 2 > bottles on a permit per person. Wine & Beer are exempted. RESPONSE: In 1974 I had obtained a permit and it stated that the amount permitted was 2 Quarts. I was searched, I was carrying 4 bottles. I refused to get off the Bus, travelling from Goa to Bombay and insisted one quart was two pints -( two bottles). The policeman insisted that it meant a quarter bottle. In the end I stood my ground and carried away my prize. cheers Gabe Menezes. London England.
[Goanet]Re: airfields
Gilbert, Your mails do make interesting reading, and with your naval background etc its nice to learn a few things now and then. Refering to your response to Gabriel, I had in the past gathered from the various posts on Dabolim, that the airport in question was somehow usurped off the people of Goa. And now in your post you make mention that "The facility (Juhu) doesnt even belong to the Ministry of Defence" The question here is, does Dabolim 'belong' to the Navy? In order for Dabolim airport to 'belong' to the Navy, it has to be bought from, won over or gifted off by its rightful owners. By any chance, has that ever happened, and at what price? And if it has, where does the question of the Navy leaving Dabolim arise from? Just curious! Salus Message: 9 Date: Mon, 21 Mar 2005 16:34:50 +0530 From: gilbert menezes <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: goanet@goanet.org Subject: [Goanet]Re: airfields Reply-To: goanet@goanet.org Gabriel , since you ask, the Juhu strip is longer than the deck of a carrier. But that was not the point. The suggestion from your friend Phillip was for Juhu to serve as substitute for the Navy which is operating an air station at Goa. You therefore need to look at the huge Navy infrastructure built up at Goa as well as the types of aircraft >being operated here, most of them being non aircraft carrier types. Heres some of the types. 1.Kiran jet trainer 2.Tu-142-long range maritime patrol 3.IL-38- Long Range anti sub warfare 4. Aiforce Jaguar -Maritime strike(periodically) 5. Sea Harrier V/STOL All these types need extended runaway lengths, including the Harrier >Trainer.. Besides, the Navy also operates a variety of helicopters such as the Seaking ASW, Kamov-28 ASW, Kamov-31 Air Early Warning helos, Allouettes. If you knew the basics of VTOL training, you would know that a pilot needs to be comfortable on a full length runaway, before he transitions to the very difficult VSTOL mode, used for carrier launch/recovery.. The Navy possess infrastructure to maintain , service and repair >these aircraft at Goa. The Navy obviously , also has weapons for these aircraft at Goa. Then, out of the blue, comes this nonsensical suggestion about >Juhu-- which has nothing on it. When I last saw it, it was being used as a staging point for ONGC helicopters used for servicing the oil >offshore installations of Bombay High. The facility doesnt even belong to >the Ministry Of Defence. I hope I havent gone into technicalities. btw,What *technical* function did you perform for the Brazilian >Navy? How many times did you step on the deck of the carrier *Minas >Gerais*? regards, Gilbert.
[Goanet]Re:Relatives Names in Konkani
Domnic Bab, What a coincidence :) Here you have it all in your 'Family Tree' an article which every Goan should read about Relatives Names in Konkani. Indeed times have changed and one hardly hears these names...every member is addressed as Uncle or Auntie.now days even own children call their parents with their names. Thank you Cheers Eddie Verdes Chinchinim/Mumbai/Jeddah From: "domnic fernandes" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hi Eddie! I just posted my article "Family Tree" (Kuttombachem Zadd) on Goanet and subsequently received your list of relatives' names in Konkani. What a coincidence! Moi-mogan, Domnic Fernandes Anjuna/Dhahran, KSA >
RE: [Goanet]Relatives Names in Konkani
Eddie, You have brought about the beauty of Konkani language in being able to describe every relationship with a single word. That does not happen in English. At least some of the names are not used by Hindus. You said... Azo - Great Grand father Aji - Great Grand mother Xapai - Grandfather (Hindus - Dada ) Xamaim - Grandmother ( Daddi ) For us, Ajo is Grandfather and Ponjo is Greatgrandfather. Similalry, Aji is Grandmother and Ponji is Greatgrandmother. I think that there is Shenjo and Shenji too --( Great Great ) We in Goa, do not use the Dada, Dadi. Titiu - (uncle) Fathers brother Timan - (aunt) Fathers sister For Hindus, it is Kaka and Kaki, respectively. Bapul bhav/Mauxe bhav - Cousin..(he) Bapul Bhoinn/Mauxi bhoinn - Cousin sister Although both are cousins, Bapul Bhav is the son of your father's brother while Mauxe bhav is the son of your mother's sister. Similarly for the women, Bapul bhoinn is your father's brother's daughter and the Mauxi Bhoinn is the daughter of your mother's sister. Then there is Mamey bhav/bhoin -- Mother's brother's son/daughter Atey bhav/bhoin -- Father's sister's son/daughter Nagesh Bhatcar [EMAIL PROTECTED] From: Eddie <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Reply-To: goanet@goanet.org To: Goanet Subject: [Goanet]Relatives Names in Konkani Date: Mon, 21 Mar 2005 13:07:14 +0300 Friends, I have compiled a list of Relatives names in Konkani which are mostly used in Salcette. Some of these names are taken from the Portugese words. There may be some mistakesyou may correct or add more. We also used TI/Man - before the names of elders (brothers/Sisters or relatives) eg. TI -Sar for Sarah, Ti Olind, Man eddie, Man Minglu etc Azo - Great Grand father Aji - Great Grand mother <<<> Regards Eddie Verdes Chinchinim/Mumbai/KSA
[Goanet]Centre for Latin American Studies, Goa University (long)
[MODERATOR'S NOTE: This post has been trimmed for length.] Please find enclosed Overview of our Centre, which I had been able to accomplish in the last decade or so. I would like the Goan students to take advantage of the academic programes offered by the Centre. BACKGROUND Established in the year 1988, the Centre for Latin American Studies (CLAS) at Goa University conducts university-based programme devoted to the study of Latin America and the Caribbean, combining research, teaching, publishing and public extension activities, funded by the University Grants Commission( UGC ) of India, after securing clearance from the Department of Education, Government of Goa. Considering the necessity to sensitise the students to the current affairs, and realizing the fact that we have to prepare our students for the challenges of the new era of globalisation and liberalization, the Centre had launched an MA course in International Studies in the year 2002. It is hoped that an exposure to International Affairs would help the students to prepare themselves for civil service and other competitive examinations and encourage them may take up research activities, such as M. Phil and Ph. D. offered by the Centre. One of our Ph. D. fellows secured Fulbright Fellowship in the area of International relations for the academic year 2004 05. We are also making efforts to sign MOU with the center for naval defense and we have already have an MOU in place with the Centre for Japanese and Chinese studies and the center for Indian ocean studies, one at Delhi and the other at Hyderabad. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES The objectives of the Centre have been to undertake studies and research on contemporary Latin American and international affairs. The academic emphasis of the Centre is on interdisciplinary approach in understanding contemporary issues and their impact on the developed and the developing societies alike. The Centre has an Advisory Committee in accordance to the UGC guidelines. The documentation cell has identified available source material in Indian libraries on the major themes on Latin America and International Relations. It is also planned that the Centre will undertake research projects funded by government and other agencies. As part of our objectives to provide a consultancy, the Centre has already completed a project given by the Ministry of External Affairs ( MEA), Government of India and submitted the report on aspects related to Indo-Latin American relations. The Centre also had brought out publications of its seminar papers and speeches of Indian ambassador. The Centre plans to bring out publications of the project work done by the Post Graduate students as well. The Centre with the objective of promoting academic interests in the field of International affairs and Latin America had started an inter-disciplinary post Graduate course in International Studies and has an ongoing programme of M.phil and Ph.D in Latin American and International studies. The details of our various programmes are given in this overview to help the students who are wanting to get admitted to some of our courses. Job Opportunities It is of concern for all of us that our youngsters after leaving the portals of our University must be gainfully employed. This calls for two pronged actions, one to improve the quality of imparting the knowledge, second to be innovative and taking up issues of contemporary in nature. The Centres academic programme have evolved courses which would prepare the students to improve their knowledge in contemporary international affairs and also to create an awareness about Latin America and the Caribbean region .In recent years, unlike in the past our trade with that region had increased more than five folds. Our trade with that region had registered 1.7 billion US $ in 2003 and likely to touch nearly 2 billion by 2004-5.Many Indian Industries like Ranbaxy, Reddys Lab, TCS, Aurobindo pharma, Satyam computers have all entered in to LAC markets. So much so they are all looking for persons with the academic knowledge in the field. We do hope our students would secure gainful employment if they work hard and prove their expertise. It must be however admitted that the Centre had been suffering from the lack of adequate permanent teaching staff, but this is being compensated by inviting qualified Visiting faculty to lecture to our students. We do hope that students would prefer the course being offered by the Centre and enroll in substantial numbers in the academic year 2005-6.The students after completing their MA in International Studies can appear for competitive examinations like Civil Services Examinations and also take up to research work apply for overseas scholarships. FACULTY: Teaching Dr. V. Shivkumar, Professor & Director, has considerable experience as a teacher, scholar and administrator. Dr. Dalbir Singh, Lecturer, has done his M.Phil. and Ph.D. from the School of International Studies, Ja
[Goanet]"Tackling bullying at work",
0 May interest some of you. rene 00 CIPD urge employers to take action !! The majority of employers (83%) have an anti-bullying policy in place. But still managing conflict at work, which includes bullying, costs the average employer nearly 450 days of management time every year plus the additional costs such as lost productivity, sickness absence and higher than expected turnover of employees. The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), the professional body for all those involved in people management and development, have launched a new guide to help employers tackle bullying and other undesirable behaviours within the workplace. The guide, "Tackling bullying at work", offers alternative ways to tackle the difficult issues surrounding bullying at work and suggests how to implement an effective policy. Bullying within the workplace costs employers time and money. It is not something that can be ignored as research shows that exposure to bullying can cause the same range of symptoms as post-traumatic stress following events such as armed raids and in some cases the threat of death. Imogen Haslam, CIPD Professional Adviser, encourages employers to take a new approach to the way they deal with bullying: "Employers should work with staff to create a dignity at work policy . and to provide training to all managers . to help them recognise the signs of bullying . and take action to encourage people to recognise and change their behaviour before situations escalate. "... often bullies are unaware of the negative impact their actions may have. Investing time and money in training line managers will help change mindsets making it easier to move away from the traditional boss versus employee scenario, by raising awareness of alternative, more effective, styles concentrating on motivating staff through engaging their commitment and trust. This will help reduce conflict within the workplace and deliver benefits to the business by improving performance, improving the working environment, helping to retain staff and reducing absence rates, especially that caused by stress-related illness." For further information see www.tuc.org.uk and www.cipd.co.uk. 0
[Goanet]Dear Gabriel re: Juhu Aerodrome, Rats et al
[Gabriel de Figueiredo, March 21] Dear Gabriel, I have been following the Phillip Thomas, Gilbert Menezes and your conversation about Dabolim et al Must say that Prof Thomas makes a lot of sense. Gilbert's presentation of thought is on par with Mario's As one who understands not much about technicalities, My questions are pretty basic : If Dabolim was a civilian airport pre-1961 - it obviously belonged to the people of Goa. So, WHEN were the people of Goa asked IF that airport could be "borrowed"? or was a "middle of the might" a la META and Konkan Railway done with Dabolim too? What benefit do Goans get from the Dabolim base? How many Goans are employed at the Dabolim base? (even as cooks and butlers) As Gilbert has the opportunity to "visit" with the hospitality at Dabolim, he might have noticed IF any goans were employed at Dabolim (even as cooks and butlers) Then comes a personal query: If the people at risk (in the Armada) get special privileges eg Tax Free this and that, WHY NOT the following 1. Doctors, Nurses and other Hospital workers who face dangerous viruses and bacteria everyday and every night. 2. Those who live next to Polluting industries. 3. Bus Drivers, their passengers, and other users of the roads. 4. Photographers who work for the Gomantak etc Finally, is it OK for a Pest Control person to come to a house in (say) Divar - to get rid of the RATS who were running riot in that house in Divar, get rid of the RATS, and then decide that AS they got rid of the RATS, they now have possession of the Kitchen in that house? I ask because I know not the answer jc _ Express yourself instantly with MSN Messenger! Download today - it's FREE! http://messenger.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200471ave/direct/01/
[Goanet]An email address for every Goan ! we begin with Goans in the UK.
000 The AOL Innovation in the Community Awards 2005 are open to community groups and registered charities in the UK that are seeking funding for new and existing Internet projects. The Internet is a powerful tool for voluntary organisations - not just for building awareness and fundraising, but also for helping the people you serve. With this in mind, AOL UK and the national charity Citizens Online work together to help charities and community groups across the UK make the most of the Internet through the annual AOL Innovation in the Community Awards. We are offering 30 awards packages of #2,000 plus AOL Broadband for a year, so if you have a brilliant idea about how the Internet could make a significant difference to your community or if you would like to progress an existing Internet project, please get in touch. Organisations applying for the awards in previous years have included community centres, disability charities, environmental groups, health organisations, housing charities, out-of-school groups, sports clubs and youth projects. The awards funding can be used for both revenue and capital projects and have supported a diverse range of projects, including Web-based learning, mobile Internet units, and online support networks. This year, the judges will once again be looking for innovation and impact. So, think creatively about how your organisation can harness the power of the Internet and let us know how your community will benefit. For details of how to apply, see http://www.aol.co.uk/about/community/innovation/ 000
Re: [Goanet]RE: Cornel exposed!
Hey, Avelino, It's time to wake up. I thought I was being very creative in figuring out your Sherlock Holmes-style conclusion that Cornel was a bigot and an opportunist with a sinister plan to dominate society through education and intelligence. What a dastardly idea! How did I miss it earlier? I am obviously pulling your leg (Mea culpa), but you asked for it, bro. First you waded into a serious discussion without preparation or conviction, facts or logic, and then tried to brazen your way through with bluster and irritability. For us, that's like pouring water on a duck's back. At the risk of repeating myself, please go to the nearest Catholic library and read the article "'Dalit" means broken" in the February 14, 2005 issue of America magazine, published by the Jesuits. The article may rouse you from your boredom and ennui, and shine a light on your understanding of the problem, which is what you claim to want. Once you have read this article, written by a Jesuit priest, not co-conspiracists like Cornel or me, please come back, fully awake, and let us know what you think. --- "D'Souza, Avelino" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hey Mario, > > Stop! It's boring! Same old stuff! Be creative, > don't embarrass your self! 'yawn' Z... > > > Avelino > Bastora/Kuwait > > __ > > Mario Goveia <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Cornel, I should have realized that you are leading > a > sinister conspiracy to replace caste with education > and intelligence. What could be worse? Shame on > you, > and thanks to Avelino for exposing you as a bigot > and > opportunist! > > >
RE: [Goanet]Relatives Names in Konkani
OBS: "Father" is "Bappa" and "Mother" is "Ayi" From: Eddie <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Reply-To: goanet@goanet.org To: Goanet Subject: [Goanet]Relatives Names in Konkani Date: Mon, 21 Mar 2005 13:07:14 +0300 Friends, I have compiled a list of Relatives names in Konkani which are mostly used in Salcette. Some of these names are taken from the Portugese words. There may be some mistakesyou may correct or add more. We also used TI/Man - before the names of elders (brothers/Sisters or relatives) eg. TI -Sar for Sarah, Ti Olind, Man eddie, Man Minglu etc Azo - Great Grand father Aji - Great Grand mother Xapai - Grandfather (Hindus - Dada ) Xamaim - Grandmother ( Daddi ) Pai/Bapui - Father (Ayi ) Maim/öAvoi - Mother (Bappa) Sasu-Pai/Sasro - Father in law Sasu-Maim/Sas - Mother in Law Southe Pai - Step father Southi Maim - Step mother Titiu - (uncle) Fathers brother Timan - (aunt) Fathers sister Mam - ( uncle) - Mothers Brother Mammi - (aunt) Mothers brothers wife Cheddo/Put - Son Southe-Put - Step son Cheddum/Dhuv - daughter Southi-Dhuv - Step daughter Bhav - Brother Bhoinn - Sister Bapul bhav/Mauxe bhav - Cousin..(he) Bapul Bhoinn/Mauxi bhoinn - Cousin sister Zamvuim - son in law Sun - daughter in law Natu - grandson Nat/Natulem - grand daughter Podon/Kumpar/Padrin - Godfather Modon/Kumar/Madrin - Godmother Filead - Godchild Ghov/Poti - husband Bhail/Potinn - wife Dher - husbands brother Uni/vhonnie - brothers wife Meunno - wifes brother Meunni - wifes sister Nonond - husband sister (sister in law) Saddu - wifes sisters husband Mana - Elders Sister Bacho - Nephew Bachi - Niece Kuinead - sisters husband Posko - adopted son Poskem - adopted daughter Nouro - bridegroom Okol - bride Deddo - best man Deddi - bridesmaid Regards Eddie Verdes Chinchinim/Mumbai/KSA _ Don't just search. Find. Check out the new MSN Search! http://search.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200636ave/direct/01/
[Goanet]Modi. US of A stands by decision
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/south_asia/4368501.stm US stands by India visa decision BJP activists protest against the US The decision has angered Mr Modi's supporters The United States has reaffirmed a decision to refuse the controversial Indian politician, Narendra Modi, permission to enter the country. India had pressed Washington to reconsider its decision to cancel Mr Modi's visa on the grounds that he had allegedly violated religious freedom. The move has been strongly criticised by India's government and opposition. Mr Modi, the chief minister of Gujarat state, has been criticised for his handling of Hindu-Muslim riots in 2002. 'Violations of religious freedom' On Monday, US ambassador to India David Mulford said the decision to deny Mr Modi entry into America was based on US law, which made any foreign government official "responsible for severe violations of religious freedom" ineligible for a visa. In a statement, Mr Mulford said that, as head of the Gujarat government at the time of the riots, Mr Modi was responsible for the performance of state institutions at the time. India] does not find this decision by the United State in keeping with the objectives that India and United States share as democratic countries, Indian spokesman Profile: Narendra Modi The ambassador quoted US state department reports on the Gujarat violence which cited India's National Human Rights Commission in concluding that during the riots there was "a comprehensive failure on the part of the state government to control the persistent violation of rights of life, liberty, equality, and dignity of the people of the state". India was swift to criticise Mr Mulford's remarks and said the US position was based on "selective judgement". "While it is the sovereign right of a country to grant or deny visas, [India] does not find this decision by the United States in keeping with the objectives that India and United States share as democratic countries," a foreign ministry statement said. Diplomatic row Last Friday the US revoked Mr Modi's 'tourist/business' visa and also turned down Mr Modi's request for a diplomatic visa. The move was condemned by the Indian government as well as the main opposition Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to which Mr Modi belongs. Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi Mr Modi has been criticised over his handling of the 2002 riots An Indian foreign ministry spokesman said the move displayed a "lack of courtesy and sensitivity towards a constitutionally-elected chief minister". However, the largest US Muslim civil liberties group welcomed the US decision. Last week, two US congressmen introduced a resolution in the US House of Representatives criticising Mr Modi's conduct during the 2002 Gujarat riots. Congressmen John Conyers and Joe Pitts accused Mr Modi of carrying out religious persecution against Muslims, Christians and indigenous tribals. The Gujarat chief minister was due to speak at several events organised by the Indian community in the US. On Sunday he addressed a community event in New York's Madison Square Garden via videophone. Many speakers at the event criticised the move to deny him entry into the United States. More than 1,000 people, mostly Muslims, died in religious riots in Gujarat in 2002. Cheers, Gabe Menezes. London, England
[Goanet]KONKANI FOLK AND TRADIONAL SONGS
KONKANI FOLK AND TRADIONAL SONGS Folk songs and traditional songs of any community are very important for uniting the community members together. Goan Konkani traditional songs such as Mandos and Dulpods are very souls of our community and it is this particular aspect of our songs that keep us together and united. For 451 years Portuguese ruled over Goa and from them the top elite Goan Christians that is Brahmins and Bhatkars acquired everything Portuguese and integrated themselves with Portuguese. However, when their cultural and traditional aspects came they failed to integrate with Portuguese. During their functions these top elite classes of Goans used everything Portuguese except traditional and folk songs, which they sang in Konkani. During their functions they used Konkani Mandos and Dulpods, which came to their tongues just like natural fountain. And it is these traditional songs and folk songs that brought them back to their roots, closer to their other brothers and sisters. While they were singing these songs they were associated in singing by their cooks, ayahs and other servants who also were well conversant in these traditional songs even though their servants did not know Portuguese. This shows how a Goan would join with other Goan when he sings his traditional songs. These songs unite us and united us because everyone of our community member knows them. For any function of us when one person starts a Mando or Dulpod, all the remaining persons also sing along because they are the same for everyone and in such a way we show our oneness. But recently, due to copying and remixing many of our traditional songs like Mandos and Dulpods are changed as per the likings of the singers and producers of the songs. These days lot of Audio Cassettes is released by the singers, producers and music directors where lot of changes are made in the wordings and tunes of the original songs. When this is done then there is a deviation from original song. Those who are well conversant in original lyrics and tune of any such altered and remixed song will get lost while the same song is rendered according to the remixed one. In such a situation there is going to be a clash, which will split us, and thus instead of unifying us thru traditional and folk songs we will get away from each other. For example, in one of the cassettes Young Chico sings one of the most sought after traditional song of Champion Alvares Istimacao Rozachem which is much mutilated and changed from the original one as composed and sung by original singer Champion Alvares. This song is already created a niche for itself as one of the traditional ones of our community. It was not new but very old and precisely because of its age it is clubbed into traditional category. Champion Alvares recorded it at Emissora de Goa about 50 years ago and in it he immortalized the name of his native village Saligao by the following words: Sobit Rosa tujem navum, SALIGAO Sat letrancho tuzo ganvu, Etc. In the remix form these words and some more words are missing. What would be his reaction now if he had to know this mutilation in his beautiful song? Champion Alvares was a very good composer and day and night his in his mind only songs and good songs were running. When I used to speak to him as a young boy he was releasing thru his mouth nothing but songs and songs only. He was a simple man but great in heart and mind. This is not the only case; even Cruz Noronhas Mando Angovnn also mutilated the way the singer liked. In this Mando Cruz Noronha immortalized his native village Siolim and the Patron Saint St. Anton by the following words: SIOLE Santa Antonichea mazar, Bhas ami diloli zauncheak kazar, Etc. In the remixed Mando, instead of SIOLE you find TERAKOL which means original is robbed and in its place producer implanted the name of his native place Terakol. Not only this, even many other lines from the original Mando are changed. This Mando is very old, about 60 70 years old and it is already gone into the category of traditional one. Those who sing it as traditional they will use the word Siole and not Terakol and those who sing it from remixed one they will use the word Terakol. In this way again we will have clash and split. These types of clashes will also split us as a community and instead of unifying us it will separate us. Folk songs and traditional songs make us one with other members of our community because everyone uses the same text and same tune. These songs brought us together, these songs brought Bhatkars and Mundkars together, these songs created a fusion between Brahmins and non Brahmins and between rich and poor. The essence of unifying us thru our folk and traditional songs will get lost thru the defective remixing of our old songs. I feel those who are remixing old and traditional songs should try to maintain the originality. They should not
[Goanet]Re: Modi. US of A stands by decision
On Mon, 21 Mar 2005 17:08:04 +, Gabe Menezes <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/south_asia/4368501.stm > > US stands by India visa decision > BJP activists protest against the US > The decision has angered Mr Modi's supporters > The United States has reaffirmed a decision to refuse the > controversial Indian politician, Narendra Modi, permission to enter > the country. . > On Sunday he addressed a community event in New York's Madison Square > Garden via videophone. > > Many speakers at the event criticised the move to deny him entry into > the United States. Comment, Those speakers as well the as the supporters should show their disgust with the US of A - return back to India at once! Modi will welcome them with a big fanfare. > Cheers, > > Gabe Menezes. > London, England > -- Cheers, Gabe Menezes. London, England
[Goanet]Insurance; look before you leap.
http://in.rediff.com/money/2005/mar/21perfin1.htm 5 MUSTs to look for in an insurance co March 21, 2005 10:03 IST Ever since the floodgates to the life insurance sector were thrown open to the private sector, there have been a plethora of insurance plans for individuals. Individuals have been spoilt for choice. On last count, 13 life insurance companies were competing for business, the LIC included. But the million-dollar question is: what are the parameters on which an individual can evaluate an insurance company before finally taking the plunge and buying life insurance from that company? Here, we have laid down a few guidelines on how to evaluate a life insurance company. 1. History/track record of the insurance company It's important that the insurance company, with whom you are about to enter into a contract for the next 25 years or so, has a sound track record behind it. It would also help a great deal if the said company has had some experience in the financial services/ asset management business; especially so, if it has dealt with customers at the retail level. That way, the company would have a better understanding of the pulse of the retail investor. It would also be easier for an individual to evaluate the historical performance of the company before making a selection. 2. Expertise of the tie-up partner (foreign) Historically, in the Indian context, life insurance always meant the Life Insurance Corporation (LIC). As a result, post-privatisation, none of the new insurance companies had the expertise to carry on the business of life insurance without the aid of an experienced partner. This led to the arrival of the foreign partner on the scene. This was understandable since insurance products are quite complicated and therefore difficult to design. The foreign partner brings significant value to the table in terms of setting up the correct systems, processes and service standards. Besides, the tie-up also helps in customising the product range as the foreign partner already has vast experience in product design. While evaluating a foreign partner, consider its experience in the life insurance business, its track record in paying out bonuses and its credit rating by an international credit-rating agency. 3. Quality of the insurance agents/advisors and service standards The insurance agent is the interface between a company and the individual. It is here, therefore, that the quality of screening of the agents before recruiting them and the training imparted to the company's agents comes to the fore. Often in their bid to expand aggressively, insurance companies do not screen agents judiciously, which gives way to unethical practices in the system. Should you come across an unprofessional and unethical insurance agent, you can reconsider taking insurance from that company. To some it may seem unfair to punish the insurer because of its agents, but we believe an insurance company needs to do its due diligence before enrolling agents. An insurance agent is the 'ambassador' of the company, and if the company is not too concerned about the image its insurance agent is creating in the minds of individuals, then you can very well imagine its standards of service and ethics. Service standards are important for another reason. The company should have processes in place in case of issues like policy servicing (especially in case of agents quitting), transparency, and providing customised solutions to individuals. Service quality standards are also highlighted in case of claims disbursement; do individuals face any problems in claim disbursement, is claim disbursal prompt? It is always advisable to ask the insurance agent about the track record of the company with respect to claims and ask for proof if need be. 4. Management style, underwriting norms The management of any company is crucial for it decides on the long-term policies to be adopted by the company. This plays a key role in terms of the company's outlook and its style of functioning. This is also reflected in what kind of underwriting norms the company follows. For example, some insurance companies are very aggressive in their approach towards garnering business; i.e. for them, the quantity of business generated is more important than the quality of lives insured. This might impair the company's business in the near future, if many claims were to arise. Claims have an impact on profits and therefore, bonus declarations. The more the claims, the lesser the company's profits; the lesser the profits, the lesser the bonus that can be declared. 5. Prudent and sound financial management Sound financial management should be an important consideration while selecting an insurance company. The kind of returns an insurance company can generate is a direct result of how well it manages its finances. Prudence can be gauged with the help of various parameters like good underwriting norms, low management and administration expenses
Re: [Goanet]"This heated debate about nothing..."
Cornel, I dont recall bringing "god" into discussion of caste. Quite possibly, "god" is yet another man made construct like caste. I stand by my opinion that the issue of caste is very less relevant to people of my generation than perhaps yours. Having lived and studied in India for many years and having continued to have interaction with my peers and family members from India - both in America and in India, the issue of caste has rarely ever come up. Well, there was one instance when a young programmer who added a parameter of caste in a search variable for some work he was doing for me. However that was more the result of him blindly copying ideas from another sources instead of it originating from himself. Other than that, the issue of caste has never been brought up with any of my peers or family members. To us therefore, caste is an almost alien, hypothetical/historical concept that was studied about in school. Looking at the broader scale of Indian society, there is no denying that it still plays an important, but again a diminishing role there. In India's large cities, the close physical proximity, size, density and greater levels of anonymity have forced factors such as caste to become a less significant parameter. However India still remains a largely agrarian society so it will be a while before the issue of caste dies away. The roots of the caste system lies not in power politics or the desire of man to oppress others, as you say. Rather it was the evolution of job stratification (or division of labor) and lack of skills transfer between various groups of workers, that resulted in particular classes and skills of jobs remaining within particular groups or families of people. This lack of job mobility was either intentional (certain groups jealously retaining their "job secrets" as corporations now do) as well as logical; ala transfer of skills from one family member to another. This was all compounded by the lack of formal educational opportunties that would have encouraged the exchange of ideas and techniques and thus enhanced crossing the family job title barrier. It is only over time that these logical divisions of convenience became hard coded into society's fabric and evolved into its illogical and intolerant form we see today. Marlon --- cornel <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hi Marlon, > I am just catching up with some old posts and > couldn't let one of yours pass > without a brief comment. > I disagree with you profoundly that, the debate > about caste is a heated > debate about nothing. You may indeed wish this were > true and take solace in > such a hope. I say this because, I am pretty certain > that I am right, but > without checking into the Archives, that about > two/three years ago, you > opined that God would have put people into upper and > lower castes. I had > replied to you in that instance but it did not > appear on Goanet, perhaps > because I had pressed a wrong key on my then dodgy > computer. However, what I > had said then, is that you were right and that the > God you referred to was > called MAN. This is because caste is entirely a > social construct like so > many other constructs. These are created by man to > oppress others and in > turn, they can be eliminated even if it takes time. >
Re: [Goanet]Modi. US of A stands by decision
Gabe Menezes <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/south_asia/4368501.stm US stands by India visa decision BJP activists protest against the US The decision has angered Mr Modi's supporters The United States has reaffirmed a decision to refuse the controversial Indian politician, Narendra Modi, permission to enter the country. India had pressed Washington to reconsider its decision to cancel Mr Modi's visa on the grounds that he had allegedly violated religious freedom. The move has been strongly criticised by India's government and opposition. Mario replies: Good for the USA. Shame on the AAHOA (Asian American Hotel Owner's Association) for inviting Modi to be their keynote speaker. Couldn't they have found another Gujarati speaker without this cloud over his head? To treat this as an insult to India and not as a reprimand to Narendra Modi and his dastardly actions during the Godhra riots speaks volumes for the continuing Hindu supremacist movement among some Indians. In India this idea has been rejected by the voters and the secularists have to constantly be on their guard against such movements.
[Goanet]Sikhs hail denial of visa to Modi.
http://www.webindia123.com/news/showdetails.asp?id=74181&cat=India Sikh bodies hail denial of visa to Narender Modi:- Amritsar | March 21, 2005 9:33:16 AM IST Various Sikh organizations have hailed the decision of the denial of visa to Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi by US Consulate in India, terming it as "a principled and courageous action". While talking to ANI over phone, Dr. Pritpal Singh, the convener of the American Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee, said on Saturday that Sikhs in America were against Modi getting the visa because of his alleged venomous speeches against the minorities. "We in U.S. had been demanding for not granting visa to Modi as his presence could have created tension among minorities in U.S. We appreciated the step taken by the Consulate in India. The step taken by the US consulate indicates that the United States retains a deep commitment to human rights and the rights of the minorities. across the world," Pritpal Singh said. The president of the All India Sikh Students Association, Manjit Singh Bhoma ,said that that other countries should also follow the path of the U.S. Bhoma also criticized the Indian Government for backing Modi on the issue. He alleged that both the Congress and the BJP were hand in glove in their machinations against the minorities. (ANI) -- Cheers, Gabe Menezes. London, England
[Goanet]Final Solution.
Watched both the programmes on BBC 4 last night. If ever one wanted to see the true colours of the BJP, then viewing the documentaries was a must. As I had written before, the goondas are part and parcel of the BJP. Their hierarchy will go out of their way to protect their troops, it cannot be said that they are just a small segment ( a rotten core ). The atrocities committed in Gujarat were truly horrific. It is no wonder that the US of A rejected issuing a Visa to Modi. Unfortunately the E.U., especially the U.K. which wants to be politically correct, protects the interests of these law breakers to detriment of the peaceful people. In the documentary by Sir Mark Tully there was a brief glimpse of a Church in Goa, which was allegedly desecrated - any ideal which Church this could have been and when did it happen post 2003 ? Your comments please on the BJP, Parrikar and his lot - are they much maligned and misunderstood or are they a sinister force to be feared and dealt with; nipped in the bud. Should Goans be apprehensive, that perhaps we could have a large portion of the Police Force, whose sentiments align with those of the BJP ? Goans should pressure the Governor to bring all outstanding violations and Court cases to their rightful conclusion. The former Law Minister should account for his actions or lack or it when attacking the Hotel. Those who vandalized the street signs should be charged and brought to Court as well. Then and only then will Goans in Goa feel secure in the knowledge that action can and will be taken against miscreants. http://www.bbc.co.uk/bbcfour/documentaries/storyville/final-solution.shtml Nick Fraser Storyville Series Editor Final Solution was shot over two and a half years by the Indian filmmaker Rakesh Sharma. It tells the story of a massacre of Muslims committed in the western state of Gujarat. It investigates the relationship between the BJP and those who instigated, and actually carried out the killings. For outsiders, it has three merits. Firstly it is an extraordinary and convincing film. Secondly, it offers a very rare insight into the details of democracy in India, and one that shouldn't encourage people to be snooty about its practices. Thirdly, it alarmingly suggests that Adolf Hitler's and Benito Mussolini's inventions were not confined to Europe. The BJP dresses up in saffron gear, but its conduct is that of a mid-20th-century fascist party. It is capable of fomenting plots in order to legitimise violence, and it nurses the most violent racial hatreds. Although the BJP's vote went down in the last elections, it is hard to watch this film and not be alarmed by the prospect of Hindu fascism. -- Cheers, Gabe Menezes. London, England
Re: [Goanet]Modi. US of A stands by decision
On Mon, 21 Mar 2005 11:00:51 -0800 (PST), Mario Goveia <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Gabe Menezes <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/south_asia/4368501.stm > > US stands by India visa decision > > Mario replies: > Good for the USA. Shame on the AAHOA (Asian American > Hotel Owner's Association) for inviting Modi to be > their keynote speaker. Couldn't they have found > another Gujarati speaker without this cloud over his > head? > > To treat this as an insult to India and not as a > reprimand to Narendra Modi and his dastardly actions > during the Godhra riots speaks volumes for the > continuing Hindu supremacist movement among some > Indians. In India this idea has been rejected by the > voters and the secularists have to constantly be on > their guard against such movements. RESPONSE: The programme on BBC 4, put forth a view, Indians are a very religious lot. The problem with India could be the secularism. It would make more sense to embrace all Religions i.e. pluralism. I subscribe to this, setting aside religion is not the way forward, rather inclusion for all forms of religion could be the light at the end of the tunnel. -- Cheers, Gabe Menezes. London, England
[Goanet]Modi, USA Sends more than subtle message.
http://in.rediff.com/news/2005/mar/18modi8.htm Modi visa: Muslim bodies hail US move George Joseph in New York | March 19, 2005 00:00 IST "The United States is sending a subtle message by cancelling the visa of Narendra Modi. The message is that the US does not approve of the sectarian strife and communal violence in India," Kalim Kawaja, a leader of the Indian Muslim Council-USA, said. "Frankly we did not expect such a move from the State Department. It was quite a surprise for us too. We welcome it and we are happy that the US has taken a clear stand on the communal issue," he said. 'Visa denial a courageous stand' "The State Department did not condemn or issue a statement when the Gujarat riots killed many people. Only the annual human rights report of the state department mentioned the killings. So this is a major change in the attitude of the State Department," he said. But he was cautious in his reaction. "Supporters of Modi may unleash their anger on his opponents," he said. "What happened in Gujarat was very similar to Kosovo. There were large scale violations of human rights," he said. "As soon as Modi came to power, the attacks began. First it was against Christians and later Muslims," he said. Kawaja said he did not expect the State Department revoke the decision. "They took the decision after carefully considering several factors. It was a very conscious decision. So chances of a revocation are not high." "This decision may not change many things. But it will evince discussion on the issue. In a sense this decision is good for India and the US," he said. "It was not taken to appease the Muslims, but it was aimed at the sectarian agendas of some," he said. The Council on American-Islamic Relations applauded the decision. Visa denial insult to Constitution: Modi "This case demonstrates what can be accomplished when Muslim, human rights and minority groups work together for a common purpose," said CAIR executive director Nihad Awad. "We would like to thank those groups and thousands of people worldwide who took action by contacting the State Department, the White House, Congress, and the media in defense of the victims of Gujarat." IMC-USA president Dr Shaik Ubaid, said: "It is a great victory for pluralism, justice and rule of law. Celebrate we must and celebrate we will. We will continue our struggle till the victims of pogroms in India get justice and the supporters of Hindutva ideology are thoroughly defeated in the US and India." "The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh was launching Modi as their next Vajpayee, their next Prime Minister. The launch site has now become the burial ground of this sinister plan. I congratulate the members of Coalition Against Genocide for their historic achievement." The Coalition Against Genocide was planning a rally on Friday evening as a dress rehearsal for the proposed protest on March 20 in front of the Madison Square Garden in New York, where Modi was supposed to speak. "The rally is changed to a victory rally," secretary of CAG George Abraham said. -- Cheers, Gabe Menezes. London, England
[Goanet]Drivel
Hi Mario, I have noted your posts on Avelino's amazingly pathetic responses re the caste debate. As far as I am concerned, Avelino excels in drivel but does not know so.Trying to provide some illumination to the fellow is like casting pearls to swine as per the old proverb. I am not sure I want to waste my time on the guy as I have better things to do. Cornel
Re: [Goanet]Modi. US of A stands by decision
--- Gabe Menezes <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > RESPONSE: The programme on BBC 4, put forth a view, Indians are a very religious lot. The problem with India could be the secularism. It would make more sense to embrace all Religions i.e. pluralism. I subscribe to this, setting aside religion is not the way forward, rather inclusion for all forms of religion could be the light at the end of the tunnel. > Mario replies: Gabe, in your zeal I think you are trying to be too clever by half. The following are the dictionary definitions of secularism and pluralism. You may be making a distinction without a difference: Main Entry: plu·ral·ism Pronunciation: 'plur-&-"li-z&m Function: noun : a state of society in which members of diverse ethnic, racial, religious, or social groups maintain an autonomous participation in and development of their traditional culture or special interest within the confines of a common civilization b : a concept, doctrine, or policy advocating this state. Main Entry: sec·u·lar·ism Pronunciation: 'se-ky&-l&-"ri-z&m Function: noun : indifference to or rejection or exclusion of religion and religious considerations
Re: [Goanet]Drivel
Now, now, Cornel. Calm down, man. Why do you think this diabolical system has lasted for so long? We need to be patient. I am taking Avelino at his word that he is just interested in learning more about the subject. So, I have suggested he read the article in America magazine, written not by you or me, but by a learned Jesuit priest, and to let us know what he thinks about it. In the meantime, let's all calm down. --- cornel <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hi Mario, > I have noted your posts on Avelino's amazingly > pathetic responses re the > caste debate. As far as I am concerned, Avelino > excels in drivel but does > not know so.Trying to provide some illumination to > the fellow is like > casting pearls to swine as per the old proverb. I am > not sure I want to > waste my time on the guy as I have better things to > do. > Cornel > > > >
[Goanet]RE: Naming Game 2-Kazar (Wedding) Tum Sangxi?
Lino Dourado wrote: Avelino bab, Tumi 'curusidadin' vichartat mhonn, mhaka 'istimosanv' dislem. 1- Folli The 'kankonnkar' fits bangles on the hands of the bride are called folli (green back ground with yellow lines) --- Interesting input Lino. Definitely the first words and their clear meaning (description) was informative. Re: the 'kankonnkar' !! Sastti-nt Kankonnkar mhunntat kitem re? Bardez-kar ani Ilhas-kar kankonnkar-ak Ol'lar mhunntat. H.Britton's Paddu Lapiaum hem git tumi aikunk nam Akashvannir? AlmeidaG(ji) www.goa-world.com __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Small Business - Try our new resources site! http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/resources/
Re: [Goanet] Modi. US of A stands by decision
--- Gabe Menezes <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >RESPONSE: The programme on BBC 4, put forth a view, >Indians are a very religious lot. The problem with >India could be the secularism. It would make more >sense to embrace all Religions i.e. pluralism. I >subscribe to this, setting aside religion is not the >way forward, rather inclusion for all forms of >religion could be the light at the end of the tunnel. > Secularism in the Indian context refers to pluralism. And the pluralism applies not only to the religious folk but also to people who do not believe in or practice any religion. The constitution of India defines India as a secular democratic republic. However, whatever the definition of secularism it is utterly absurd for any one to claim that secularism is a problem. I thought only religious fundamentalists made such charges against secularism. Cheers, Santosh
[Goanet]Check the Goa gazettes online
http://goagovt.nic.in/gazette.htm About the Official Gazette: The main activity of the Department is the printing and publication of the offical Gazette -- the official organ of the Government -- brought out weekly on every Thursday. wherein the Central an Local Acts enacted by the Parliament and the State Assembly from time to time are published, for general information and guidance of the public and for their enforcement by the Departments concerned. The Official Gazette is published in there Series, namely Series I, Series II, Series III. In addition, Extraordinary and Supplementary Gazettes are brought out as and when requested for by the Department concerned depending upon the urgency and the public interest. The contents of each of the Series are as given below Check the URL above for more details. FN
[Goanet]On email-for-all and footballs
Dears, My transition from being computer-illiterate to being e-literate was assisted by three persons: Caliste de Souza[ brother of Dr.Teotonio de Souza Moir/Portugal], Marina Sequeira[ wife of Heston and sister of Melvyn Misquita of Aldona] and my daughter,Karla, then a student of Std.IX in St.Mary's High School. Marina taught me the UNIX format at NIC Panaji in 1995 when I helped get my colleagues and self into the training sessions with great reluctance from our "superiors" who remain computer illiterate to this day, while Caliste introduced me to Windows while creating an email ID for me and downloading emails for me at his cybercafe next door from 1996. My daughter taught me the commands to get my emails through on my own after I bought a computer for myself a few years later. If I have a net presence today, I have to thank these three great persons. The credit for my joining Goanet goes to Floriano Lobo from Moira, who ran a campaign against my Headmistress -sister and a teacher in the St.Xavier School, Moira.[ We have to thank him for making a noise about the use of amplifiers for the school concert rehearsal on 17 Dec.2004. It was because of it that I went to the school on 18 Dec., saw the seedy VCD and started the noise that finally helped in bringing down a government that the ex-CM is now busy certifying as having so many corrupt ministers!] Fred has put me on the track of God knows how many Netgroups, that I have begun having more created for use by groups that I am associated with. ... "Frederick Noronha (FN)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Rene's idea of having an email-address-for-every-Goan and for expats to bring down a football whenever they visit Goa (to be donated to local youth of their choice) has gained some support. Getting an email address isn't just an end in itself. We should also work to make sure that this address is effectively used, by people back home We need some innovative ideas to make emailing more ubiquitous in a place like Goa, which could use it effectively. If individuals lose access to their email address simply because they *do not* use it regularly, then can we think of having a common addresses -- maybe for an entire village or vaddo, which people use largely to *send out* mail, and not so much for receiving... and obviously not for personal messages? The Expatriate Goans can link up with a Higher secondary School or college student in their native town or village who has a Cyberage computer[ you are getting the mail from one such computer right now, since my computer is still down with virus fever] to download and give emeild to their computer-illiterate family members. They could gift a printer[ about Rs.3500/- or US$ 75/-] to the student in exchange. It can be a WIN-WIN situation with the student being able to print some of his/her projects at home. A black-and-white printer is ideal and is cheaper to get a monochrome cartridge than the colour ones. The more frequent users of such a service could offer to pay part of the telephone bill or replace used ink cartridges from time to time. It is a sure way of keeping in touch...and knowing that your letter has reached. The relatives can also become part of the village Netgroups[ Aldona, Mapusa, Saligao and Vasco have active netgroups.] These groups have spawned the "Mhapsa Fest" [ second edition coming up in April] " Those Were The Days" music event in Baina and funding for the Aldona Institute and Saligao libraries, etc. These are just some possibilities. There will be plenty more. Explore them; explode the myth that old dogs canot learn new tricks. Viva Goa. Miguel
[Goanet]Folk Songs of Goa: Mando-Dulpods & Deknnis
Folk Songs of Goa: Mando-Dulpods & Deknnis
>From the Jacket:
Konkani Song, of which Goan Song is the preeminent
branch, is a treasury of the traditional music of the
Indian subcontinent. It has at least 35 types,
monophonic and harmonic, the former prevalent before
the Portuguese brought Western music into India, and
the latter, consequent to the Western impact. It was
in Goa that Indian musicians first began to compose in
Western musical forms, incorporating into them motifs
and nuances of their own immemorial tradition.
Among these 35 types four were created to accompany
social dancing; the Mando, the Mando-dulpod, the
Dulpod, and the Deknni. The Mando, the finest creation
of Goan Song, is a slow verse- and - refrain
composition, in six-four time, dealing with love,
tragedy and contemporary events, both social and
political. Aryan Books International has published two
volumes on the Mando, entitled, Song of Goa, vol. 1:
Mandos of Yearning (2002); and vol. 2: Mandos of Union
and Lamentation (2003).
While the Mando is an art song, the remaining three
types represent Goan folk song. The Mando-dulpod is a
slower variety of the Dulpod (or a quicker sort of
Mando), also in six-four time, facilitating the
transition from the slow rhythm of the Mando to the
quicker one of the Dulpod. The Dulpod itself, in
six-eight time, is typically descriptive of everyday
life in traditional Goa, particularly that of the
Christians. The Deknni ("song of the Deccan") is a
song imitating Hindu music in the musical idiom
current among the Christian, in two-four or six-eight
time, descriptive mostly of Hindu life, with special
attention given to the temple dancers. The present
volume contains examples of the Mando-dulpod and the
Deknni. Hopefully a future volume will be devoted to
the Dulpod.
About The Author:
JOSE PEREIRA (1931) is Professor Emeritus of Theology
of Fordham University, New York, where he lectured on
History of Religious. He has taught and done research
in various academic institutions in Lisbon, London and
Varanasi, and has published 20 books and over 140
articles on theology, history of art and architecture,
and on Goan and Konkani culture, language, literature
and music.
MICAEL MARTINS (1914-1999), of Ol-lli/Orlim, Goa,
studied music in Goa, and in Bombay with renowned
music teachers. He performed for various societies in
Bombay and Delhi, and led orchestras of films in
Bombay. He began collecting traditional Goan songs,
art and folk, in 1933, and collaborated with Jose
Pereira in recording Konkani songs from 1954, putting
together as many as 11,000 number. Martins
incorporated several motifs from traditional Goan song
into his classical musical compositions.
ANTONIO DA COSTA (1943), a priest, psychotherapist and
musician, is currently working in the field of
gerontology and ministers to the elderly in Arizona,
U. S. A. As a musician he was trained in the Saligao
and Rachol Seminaries, the London Trinity School of
Music (in Bombay), the Juillard School of Music and
Columbia University, New York. Inspired by his mother
Arsentina, he began collecting specimens of
traditional Goan song from the age of 16, and for
several years broadcast mandos, dulpod, deknnis,
fugrhis, hymns and motets over Radio Goa, with the
assistance of the choral groups he had founded and
directed. He also organized concerts of Goan music in
Bombay, Pune and Mangalore to expose Goan audience to
the treasures of their traditional music.
TEXT, SCORE, TRANSLATION AND NOTES
Mnado-Dulpods 1
1. ADVOGADANY'M VARHOILEAIM HARHAM
2. AITRACH' SOKANNIM MISSAKO
3. BANNALEANTUM MUZO GAUM-UM
4. CECILIO MUJEM NAUM
5. DANDDEA' CAETAN BUTIQUEIRU
6. ESTUD SANDDUN BOUNTAM MUNN
7. GARANTULIM BAIRI SOT-TONNOM
8. IM TIM LOTLLE' BAMBONNAM
9. LANOM Y AUM BURGEM ASTONNOM
10. Carmo Abreu & Arnaldo de Menezes
MAIM-PAI MAKA KORTAI RE FUGARO
11. RAINTUM TSOLI DINAIM KONNOM
12. SANGEARY AUM [SANKVALLE] PARHUM' GELOLIM
Deknnis 22
1. AG' Y AGA SONAR XETTI
Variant 1 ARE ARE XETTI DADA
Varient 2 BAVACH BOINNIM
2. AJ SOMARATSO DISU
Variant AMCHA SOMARACHA DISA
3. ALTORHI GONGA
4. ALTORHY SAN PELTORHI GELEARI
5. AMIM KOLVONTAM
6. ARE DEULLEA
7. AT-LAUNNEM ZALEM DADA
8. AUM SAIBA PELTORHI VOITAM
9. BOL-LOLY' XIDIE' MUKO NAM GA
10. BORIECHE TARI
11. BOTTU MELO
12. ERIKETY ADELAI-I
(HENRIQUETA ADELAIDE)
13. ERIKETY BAI ADELAI-I
(HENRIQUETA BAI ADELAIDE)
14. FARO DILE VO RE BABA
15. FONDDECHA DESIAGERY
16. FULO MALLUNUM
17. GE GE GE GE GE
18. GONNESPOTI RAYA
19. JAMNAM POROBAJA
20. KAINCH KARANN NAM
21. KAZOLL KUKUMM MANNYKA' PANNIM
22. KOLVONTAM Y AMIM PORVOTAVELIM
23. KUXTTOBA
24. MUJI MAIM-IM BOISOLEA
25. MUZO FULANTSO PORHU
Variant 1 MUJEM PAIANCHEM PAINZONN
Variant 2 MUJO MOGATSO POTI
26. NAUM MUJEM ERIKETI (HENRIQUETA)
27. OIRY OIRY OIRY DOGRA'
28. PAIAM' PAINZONNAM
29. PONNJECHA PATTEARY MAIM
30. PORTUGALA' SAUN
31. SAIBA RAYAN BANDU GATILA
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IN TODAY'S NEWS: There's an election-fever slowly building up, with the
Congress and BJP preparing for a duel over five assembly seats. Want to read
the official gazette online? Read below. This issue also contains links to
some alumni groups in Goa, and some of the best posts that came up on
Goanet. Sitewatch goes to Toronto, and back to curries. Something about
Jazz, chicken cafrael and the weather in Goa too.
GOA COPS RESCUE kidnapped Chennai businessman from
a hotel near the Karmali (Carambolim) railway
station. (NT)
CONGRESS, BJP START preparing for the by-polls in Goa.
Five seats are vacant in Goa due to resignations
of politicians from the BJP side. Barring the Margao
seat, the remaining four were initially won by
non-BJP parties, whose legislators subsequently
joined the BJP. (NT)
3 GOA POLICEMEN suspended as diesel in 17 seized
barrels goes missing. The diesel was found at a shop
in Khandola-Marcela. (H)
THERE'S SPECULATION IN THE media on who will contest the by-elections for
five made-vacant-by-resignation seats. Herald suggests that former Town and
Country Planning minister in the Parrikar government Atanasio 'Babush'
Monserrate may find himself facing former Congress minister Somnath
Zuwarkar, with the latter backed by "all the forces working for the defeat
of the money-lender turned politician". It says the builder's lobby was an
"aggrieved party" for the last two-and-half years, and is learnt to be in
favour of a joint candidate against the former T&CP minister. Sunaparant has
the headline: "Poat vechnukant konak ubo korop? Bhajpa mukhar vhod pench."
FINALLY, after many promises, the Goa official gazette
is being made available online. But there seems to be only
a few issues available. That too, in PDF format (which means
it is not easily searchable, unlike plain-text).
Go to http://goagovt.nic.in/gazette.htm
o Gomantak Times looks at the mid-day meals for schools at Goa Velha. (GT)
o Contractor building a check-dam at Tudov in Sanguem allegedly
took about 1500 trees that were felled during the construction. (H)
o Assagao communidade to file writ seeking restraint against garbage
dumping. (H)
o Initiate criminal proceedings against guilty politicians, demands
Nitol Jinn Trust led by former bureaucrat Arvind Bhatikar.(H)
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WHAT'S NEW IN CYBERSPACE: Carmel College alumni network takes off
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Nine ex-students from across the globe have already joined the Carmel
College alumni network [1], set up by alumni. If you'd like to join, just go
to the location below. In case these names ring a bell, the first to join
were Ethel, Frances, Analisa, Balbina, Krita, Lucy, Merril and Reen.
[1] http://groups.yahoo.com/group/carmelalumnigoa/
For those linked to other educational institutions, here are some other
expat networks you might be interested in:
o Government College, Khandola
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/khandolacollege
o Goa Engg College Farmaguddi, Year of 2000
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/engico2k/
o Lourdes Convent Alumni, Saligao
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/LourdesConventAlumni
o Pius X Pastoral Institute network
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/pastoralites
o St Mary's Convent, Mapusa
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/stmarysgirlsmapusa
o St Britto's Mapusa
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/brittos
o Schools and colleges from Panjim, Goa
http://www.alumni.net/Asia/India/Goa/Panaji/
o Don Bosco's Bosconet; the work of EJS (Goanetter Eustaquio J Santimano)
http://www.goacom.com/bosco_net/
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/bosco_net [502 members!]
o BITS-Pilani Goa chapter
http://www.bitsaa.org/chapters/India/goa.html
o Goa University alumni
http://www.goauniversity.org/Alumni.php
Other alumni associations active in Goa include networks of
IIT-Bombay, VJTI-Bombay, St Xavier's College Mumbai,
Sophia's College, etc.
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Re: [Goanet]Modi, USA Sends more than subtle message.
The moves by the US government to block this communalist is a very positive move. The next objective should be a world wide campaign to prosecute Modi for crimes against humanity. This would make Modi liable for arrest in any nation he were to vist. Come to think of it, would not India be bound to arrest Modi and submit him to the World Court? Similar actions should be targetted at other communalist leaders of organizations such as the Sh*t Sena, VHP etc. Marlon --- Gabe Menezes <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > http://in.rediff.com/news/2005/mar/18modi8.htm > Modi visa: Muslim bodies hail US move > > George Joseph in New York | March 19, 2005 00:00 IST > > "The United States is sending a subtle message by > cancelling the visa > of Narendra Modi. The message is that the US does > not approve of the > sectarian strife and communal violence in India," > Kalim Kawaja, a > leader of the Indian Muslim Council-USA, said. >
Re: [Goanet]Re: airfields
--- gilbert menezes <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > btw,What *technical* function did you perform for > the Brazilian Navy? Procured spares for engines and allied equipment for Niteroi-class frigates, Humaitá-class subs, Sea-king and Lynx helicopters, IFF equipment etc. in the European market, and purchased repair and maintenance manuals for the foregoing. My technical knowledge came into the fore in translating Portuguese technical requirements into English technical terms, when suitable substitutes were required to be procured for obsoleted electronic spares, and to handle telex machines in a couple of emergencies when no telex operator had turned up for work (there were no fax machines in popular use until the late 1980s). Next I moved into the field of software development, developing an on-line purchasing system and an on-line accounting system to be compatible with the Brazilian federal SIAFI system on mini-computers, and before I left, set up a Netware LAN. > How many times did you step on the deck of the > carrier *Minas Gerais*? None. But read enough about it and other aircraft carriers on Janes publications when I was working there in the '80s. Cheers, Gabriel de Figueiredo. Melbourne - Australia. Find local movie times and trailers on Yahoo! Movies. http://au.movies.yahoo.com
[Goanet]Re: airfields again
Dear Jose, here are the answers to your very basic queries: 1. Your basic premise is wrong. The airport did not belong to the people of Goa pre 1961, as you have stated. It belonged to the Portuguese, as it was a Government facility. After independence, it devolved to the Govt. of india, and technically, it now belongs to the people of Goa, because we belong to a democracy, and the Govt. is *of* the people. 2. The cooks and stewards in the Naval base are men in uniform i.e. sailors. The Navy periodically recruits cooks and stewards into the Logistic branch of the Navy. It is an all India, equal opportunity recruitment. Unfortunately, goans never apply, and prefer the Carnival Cruise Lines where the money is bigger and faster. Theres nothing wrong with that, but what is wrong is your continued insinuation about the Navy not providing jobs for Goans. As usual, your generalisations are based on lack of knowledge of local conditions. All civilian workers in the Naval base are hired through open advertisements in the newspapers. Lastly, I would appreciate if you stop comparing me with a gentleman named Mario. Im sure he would appreciate it as well. regards,G. . > From: "jose colaco" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: goanet@goanet.org > Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Date: Mon, 21 Mar 2005 14:34:43 + > Subject: [Goanet]Dear Gabriel re: Juhu Aerodrome, Rats et al > Reply-To: goanet@goanet.org > If Dabolim was a civilian airport pre-1961 - it obviously belonged to the > people of Goa. > > So, WHEN were the people of Goa asked IF that airport could be "borrowed"? > or was a "middle of the might" a la META and Konkan Railway done with > Dabolim too? > > What benefit do Goans get from the Dabolim base? > > How many Goans are employed at the Dabolim base? (even as cooks and butlers) > > As Gilbert has the opportunity to "visit" with the hospitality at Dabolim, > he might have noticed IF any goans were employed at Dabolim (even as cooks > and butlers)
Re: [Goanet]Main points of a speech in the Rajya Sabha
Nice one Faleiro. Goans are still struggling for Independence from the Bharatis. What development? Maybe fit for a third world country. B. Colaco --- Eduardo Faleiro <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Proclamation under Article 356 of the Constitution > regarding Goa. Main > points of the Speech of Shri Eduardo Faleiro, MP on > 19.3.2005 in the Rajya > Sabha > > > Tremendous progress made in Goa since Independence > in 1961. All round development in terms of material > infrastructure (roads, electricity, water supply > etc.) as well as social infrastructure (education, > health etc.). My personal experience in my own > village. > Send instant messages to your online friends http://uk.messenger.yahoo.com
[Goanet]Hum Apke Hain Kaun?
[Jose Colaco, March 21] What has been the nature of the equation, the relationship, between the Navy and Goa over the decades? Not in terms of imagined ideals/evils but in real terms. On balance, is it positive or negative? Is the existence of "wounded psyches" a trivial matter? Can we deny that even more than two centuries after the U.S. civil war there are still significant pockets of resentment in the South against the North? On whom does the onus of winning hearts and minds lie in Goa? What concrete steps are being taken towards this end? What are the plans for building Goa into a 21st century "3700 sqkm 'city' of beautiful villages" ? And what is the Navy's contribution to that going to be at Dabolim?
[Goanet]Goan appointed Portugal's Minister of State, Internal Administration
Goan appointed Portugal's Minister of State, Internal Administration PANAJI: A Goan, Antonio da Costa , was recently appointed to the number two position in the Portuguese government as Minister of State and Internal Administration. He was appointed to the post on 4 March by the newly appointed Portuguese Prime Minister, Jose Socrates. Costa, 43, is the son of Goan author Orlando da Costa, and has previously served as Law Minister, besides other high profile positions in Portugal. He is reportedly the first Goan to reach such a high position in Portugal. A post-graduate in European Studies, Costa has worked as a lawyer and was involved for several years ins Portugal's Socialist movement. (WE-GT)
[Goanet]GOAN POETIC COUP IN KATHMANDU
COUP IN KATHMANDU: 'I AM NOT ALONE' GOES NEPALI 'Through the many lanes of his poetry, Brian has brought us to the centre of life,'- summed up Professor of English, Shailendra Kumar Singh of Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, after an invigorating poetry reading session by Goan poet Dr Brian Mendonca in Kathmandu recently. In what turned out to be high drama, the poetry reading was held on Feb 2nd, 2005, at 5 p.m. at the garden restaurant of Pilgrim's Bookshop, Thamel - despite emergency being clamped on the capital 24 hrs earlier. The reading of Brian's Sahitya Akademi published poems to an international audience would not have been possible if not for the networking by Mrs Nevedita Bedadur, a teacher-friend of Brian's from his M.Phil days at the University of Poona, Pune (1989-1992). Mrs Bedadur now with the Kendriya Vidyalaya, at the Indian Embassy in Kathmandu referred Brian to Prof. Singh who is an avid lover of poetry. The rest is history. Brian began with meditation no.11 from the 6th century BC Chinese poet Lao Tzu's classic 'Tao Teh Ching' [The Way]- 'You make doors and windows for a room / But it is these empty spaces that make the room livable.' (Hearing of Lao Tzu's wisdom, Confucius had travelled to meet him.) Feeling very much at ease in the leafy bower, Brian dwelt on the necessity to liberate the mind into poetic spaces, which distilled the very essence of life. 'I am not alone' was once more a favourite and Prof. Singh immediately translated it into Nepali much to everyones delight. The cadence of the Nepali moved Brian to read the Konkani version as well, translated by Daniel De Souza. Prof Singh also read some of his poems and quoted Bashir Badr in his concluding remarks - 'Ujale apni ankhe ke / Mere saath rehne doh / Kaun jaane jab zindagee ki shaam ho jayee' [O let me keep with me the embers of your eyes / Who knows when they will be called upon to light up life's evening for me]. 'The itinerant taveller in Kathmandu, beautiful ambience and poetry - a wonderful evening' wrote Mrs Bedadur. 'Aho, kya mitha kabitarun. Ma ta mantramugdh nai bhayen' wrote Pramod Kumar Shah, Programme Officer, NCED Bhaktapur [What sweet poems, I am enamoured and satiated]. Kiran Ghimire, Manager of Pilgrim's Books shop was so impressed that he offered to consider an international edition of Brian's poems to be published by their own press. Refusing to write in English in the Visitor's Book, Ghimire wrote in Nepali, so that Brian may be motivated to learn the Nepali language in order to read it. Queries were raised regarding the multiplicity of languages in the poems and the dificulties an English reader may have negotiating these. Rhicha Maharjan, of Pilgrim's recommended a glossary. A 'wonderful experience' she wrote, describing the poetic sharing. The session was also videotaped. We hope there will be a VCD available shortly. (It was said later that the state of emergency was declared because King Gyanendra, also a poet, could not tolerate a rival poet in his kingdom - least of all from India!) Currently Brian is working on a review of 'An Other View: English Literature from Nepal' edited by Deepak Thapa and Kesang Tseten.
[Goanet]Bananas
Friends! Moira is famous for innovators, bananas and "madcaps!" But we are not gone bananas or bannanas...read on! == After Reading THIS, you'll NEVER look at a banana in the same way again! Bananas. Containing three natural sugars - sucrose, fructose and glucose combined with fiber, a banana gives an instant, sustained and substantial boost of energy. Research has proven that just two bananas provide enough energy for a strenuous 90-minute workout. No wonder the banana is the number one fruit with the world's leading athletes. But energy isn't the only way a banana can help us keep fit. It can also help overcome or prevent a substantial number of illnesses and conditions, making it a must to add to our daily diet. Depression: According to a recent survey undertaken by MIND amongst people suffering from depression, many felt much better after eating a banana. This is because bananas contain tryptophan, a type of protein that the body converts into serotonin, known to make you relax, improve your mood and generally make you feel happier. PMS: Forget the pills -- eat a banana. The vitamin B6 it contains regulates blood glucose levels, which can affect your mood. Anemia: High in iron, bananas can stimulate the production of hemoglobin in the blood and so helps in cases of anemia. Blood Pressure: This unique tropical fruit is extremely high in potassium yet low in salt, making it the perfect way to beat blood pressure. So much so, the US Food and Drug Administration has just allowed the banana industry to make official claims for the fruit's ability to reduce the risk of blood pressure and stroke. Brain Power: 200 students at a Twickenham (Middlesex) school were helped through their exams this year by eating bananas at breakfast, break, and lunch in a bid to boost their brain power. Research has shown that the potassium-packed fruit can assist learning by making pupils more alert. Constipation: High in fiber, including bananas in the diet can help restore normal bowel action, helping to overcome the problem without resorting to laxatives. Hangovers: One of the quickest ways of curing a hangover is to make a banana milkshake, sweetened with honey. The banana calms the stomach and, with the help of the honey, builds up depleted bloodsugar levels, while the milk soothes and rehydrates your system. Heartburn: Bananas have a natural antacid effect in the body, so if you suffer from heartburn, try eating a banana for soothing relief. Morning Sickness: Snacking on bananas between meals helps to keep blood sugar levels up and avoid morning sickness. Mosquito bites: Before reaching for the insect bite cream, try rubbing the affected area with the inside of a banana skin. Many people find it amazingly successful at reducing swelling and irritation. Nerves: Bananas are high in B vitamins that help calm the nervous system. Overweight and at work? Studies at the Institute of Psychology Austria found pressure at work leads to gorging on comfort food like chocolate and crisps. Looking at 5,000 hospital patients, researchers found the most obese were more likely to be in high-pressure jobs. The report concluded that, to avoid panic-induced food cravings, we need to control our bloodsugar levels by snacking on high carbohydrate foods every two hours to keep levels steady. Ulcers: The banana is used as the dietary food against intestinal disorders because of its soft texture and smoothness. It is the only raw fruit that can be eaten without distress in over-chronicler cases. It also neutralizes over-acidity and reduces irritation by coating the lining of the stomach. Temperature control: Many other cultures see bananas as a "cooling" fruit that can lower both the physical and emotional temperature of expectant mothers. In Thailand, for example, pregnant women eat bananas to ensure their baby is born with a cool temperature. Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD): Bananas can help SAD sufferers because they contain the natural mood enhancer tryptophan. Smoking: Bananas can also help people trying to give up smoking. The B6, B12 they contain, as well as the potassium and magnesium found in them, help the body recover from the effects of nicotine withdrawal. Stress: Potassium is a vital mineral, which helps normalize the heartbeat, sends oxygen to the brain and regulates your body's water balance. When we are stressed, our metabolic rate rises, thereby reducing our potassium levels. These can be rebalanced with the help of a high-potassium banana snack. Strokes: According to research in "The New England Journal of Medicine," eating bananas as part of a regular diet can cut the risk of death by strokes by as much as 40%! So, a banana really is a natural remedy for many ills. When you compare it to an apple, it has four times the protein, twice the carbohydrates, three times the phosphorus, five times the vitamin A and iron, and twice the other vitamins and minerals. It is also rich in potassium and is one of
[Goanet]Re: Garbage Going Goa Gone
Garbage collection, The governement can either have an incinirator or have a landfill where the garbage is treated and the metane gas generated is used to generate electricity. Both are specialised jobs and very prevalent in Hong kong and Macau, where over 7,000,000.00 million people live and survive and generate a lot of wealth in an area of 1068 sq. Kms. In Macau the waste heat boiler of the incininarator is also designed to generate electricity. Tom de Sousa Tom de Sousa in Hong kong.
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IN TODAY'S NEWS: It's world water day today, and citizens are planning a
protest later in the morning. Can Goa work to rebuild its once-rich water
treasures? In Saligao, a protest over the concretisation of the famed
Salmona spring by a builder. On garbage, the message is you can't just turn
our villages into waste dumps. Goa's bloated bureaucracy to get further
bloated? Parrikar lobbying to create 1030 more jobs for 'trainees'. An
Aussie warship, football results, and train/air timings. Also, if you're
into fishing, check the tide timings back in Goa. Much more in today's
issue.
HELL BREAKS LOOSE AT CHIMBEL. Water supply cut off due to
contamination. Residents of Indira Nagar are having a
horrible time for the last four days as the Public Works
Department authorities have cut off water supply to
the area due to contamination of portable water even as
World Water Day is being observed on Tuesday.
REAL ESTATE SHARKS FANCY Saligao's Salmona spring. Villagers are up in
arms against land development in the scenic spot. The world-famous
bird-watching site could end up as a concrete jungle, if the
construction work underway in the area is allowed to continue.
Villagers have strongly objected to the construction activity,
expressing fears that the construction on private land currently being
acquired by the tourism department, will create yet another noisy
nightclub. A group of angry villagers accused a builder, Arjun
Harmalkar, of developing the land. They questioned the panchayat
decision to go against a gram sabha (village council) resolution
which said that the panchayat should ask the deputy collector to
revoke the land conversion 'sanad' given to Harmalkar. (NT)
GARBAGE SCHEME hits roadblock in Salcete. Panchayats designated as
dumping grounds for the taluka's 30 villages have said no to the scheme
and plan to oppose it tooth and nail. Over half of the six designated
panchayats have lodged objections. First to oppose the scheme were
Loutolim and Cavelossim -- villages known for ancestral homes and
starred hotels. (Guilherme Almeida, writing in the Herald)
JOB-TRAINING SCHEME BENEFICIARIES WITHDRAW STIR: The
agitation launched by the beneficiaries of the
Pre-Employment Training Scheme introduced by the
erstwhile Parrikar government was withdrawn today, after
former CM Manohar Parrikar announced that the
Chief Secretary Ms Kiran Dhingra assured him of
absorbing all the 1030 beneficiaries in government
service, reports the NT. Obviously, building up a
vote-bank, and straining Goa's economy further and
bloating the already-severely bloated bureaucracy!
THE AUSSIES ARE HERE: The Australian warship HMAS Anzac came alongside at
Mormugao on Monday. The frigate, on a six-month forward deployment, is on a
four-day goodwill visit to Goa. (Photo in GT). Citizens have raised concern
about the growing number of visits by military ships to Goa, saying this
could be a new form of tourism to emerge here in the backdrop of growing
tension in the Gulf region.
LONG WAY ON FOR SUNRISE OVER GOAN INDUSTRY: Many feel that the investment
climate has adversely changed during the last couple of years. The
scenario at most of the industrial estates is one of sheer neglect. "Some
areas like Corlim have become jungles and the sheds appear fit places to
be turned into cages," says an entrepreneur. (GT)
GOA'S MID-DAY MEALS FOR SCHOOL CHILDREN in the the outlying talukas is
taking on a strange shape. Alister Miranda reports that the 'meal' was
being served at the recess at 11 am, and consisted of a 'sheera'
(instead of the expected meal). Gomantak Times.
IFFI expenditure, nothing to hide, says Parrikar. (NT)
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NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE: Alberto's strike puts Fransa past Mahindra, 1-0 at
Cooperage, Mumbai. (UNI) Currently East Beganl is on top of the league with
24 points (11 matches), Dempo is tied also with 24 points (12 matches),
Fransa has 21 points, Sporting Clube de Goa has 20. Next in line are
Mahind
[Goanet]Article in Konkani by Dominic
Hi , Just want to record my thianks to Dominic who wrote the konkani article about getting married and having kids etc. I have saved it to practice onI mean the language. Being in Malaysia I have lost touch with konkani - surrounded by languages like Malay, Hokkien, Mandarin, Tamil which I have learnt to understand but speak very little - leave it to my better half to translate for me. Thanks Dominic. Viveca (Malaysia)
[Goanet]Naming Game2 (Kazar) re. Folli/Kankonnkar
We call Kankonnkar in Salcette: Also, we say Kankannacho Chuddo or Chullo (=folli ?). These checqured bangles/chullo worn by bride some few weeks before the wedding or just after 'vigorjent kazarachi chitt podli mhontoch'. During this time, friends & relatives used to invite the bride for lunch or dinner popularly known as 'Porkodunk' neighbours were also distributed sweets so called 'folle' steamed (like patoyo) made up of Jackfruit leaves or 'Shouvio' made up of San'nas with jaggary/coconut 'chun' toppings served in small plates. The distributer also get his commission or baxis. These bangles only worn just before the wedding and on the day then after the entire bunch of bangles were safely kept in the cupboard which the bride brought as dowry or 'dennem' only to be worn on the day of her husband death and break on his coffin. ...hence H Britton song, '..no bangles/Chullo now.. so break Coconut instead..' Also, on this very sad day, the wife onceagain wear the best (coloured dress) followed by white or black colour dress for rest of her life. This dress also have a name (which i forgot now)but these things dont happen now. There was one kankonnkar named 'Xantaram' who used to visit house to house periodically. Wearing of Chuddo/chullo may not be very common now, however, Kunnbi brides are still seen wearing it. Lino Dourado wrote: Avelino bab, Tumi 'curusidadin' vichartat mhonn, mhaka 'istimosanv' dislem. 1- Folli The 'kankonnkar' fits bangles on the hands of the bride are called folli (green back ground with yellow lines) --- Interesting input Lino. Definitely the first words and their clear meaning (description) was informative. Re: the 'kankonnkar' !! Sastti-nt Kankonnkar mhunntat kitem re? Bardez-kar ani Ilhas-kar kankonnkar-ak Ol'lar mhunntat. H.Britton's Paddu Lapiaum hem git tumi aikunk nam Akashvannir? AlmeidaG(ji) www.goa-world.com for NRI related info... http://in.groups.yahoo.com/group/GOAN-NRI/ for SFX Expo & cheap Goa flights info.. http://uk.groups.yahoo.com/group/LetsGotoGoa/ Send instant messages to your online friends http://uk.messenger.yahoo.com
[Goanet]AICHEA DISSAK CHINTOP - March 22, 2005!
Devan tuka divpi kela. Tuje hath ugtte zolmoleat ani toxench tujem kalliz. Kednaim tuje hath khali assot punn tujem kalliz sodanch borlelem asta. (God has made you a giver. Your hands are born open and so is your heart. There may be times when your hands are empty but your heart is always full.) Moi-mogan, Domnic Fernandes Anjuna/Dhahran, KSA _ FREE pop-up blocking with the new MSN Toolbar - get it now! http://toolbar.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200415ave/direct/01/
[Goanet]RE: : airfields again & again
Phillip Thomas wrote: 1. What has been the nature of the equation, the relationship, between the Navy and Goa over the decades? 2. What are the plans for building Goa into a 21st century "3700 sqkm 'city' of beautiful villages" ? And what is the Navy's contribution to that going to be at Dabolim? JC comment: Well said Prof! -- Gilbert Menezes wrote < Your basic premise is wrong. The airport did not belong to the people of Goa pre 1961, as you have stated. It belonged to the Portuguese, as it was a Government facility. After independence, it devolved to the Govt. of india, and technically, it now belongs to the people of Goa, because we belong to a democracy, and the Govt. is *of* the people.> This is the "best" spin-interpretation of democracy I have found second only to Mario's definition of democracy. Let's get this right. Goa was NOT given Independence. That action was taken WITHOUT the consultation of the people of Goa, and Gilbert has the neuronas to call it democracy? Thank you Gilbert, but even Mario makes good ..anyway Gilbert Menezes again Could you please, Gilbert, post a copy of the last Advert in the Goa Newspapers for civilian posts at Dabolim. And since you have the Knowledge (which I lack), could you please ask for data on Goan applicants and appointments. One more question - while you are at it - When you next visit the "club", please find out HOW the consession stalls are awarded. IF you find an OPEN advert for those stalls, do let us know. Unless "special" qualifications are needed to run those stalls. Talking about Newspapers, here is an item which might enlighten the democratic flame in you (and perhaps - your soul mate Mario) http://www.colaco.net/1/senses.htm till another time jc _ Express yourself instantly with MSN Messenger! Download today - it's FREE! http://messenger.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200471ave/direct/01/
Re: [Goanet]GoanetReader -- The Empire Strikes Back to Palacio das Cortes (VM)
VM is back. One remember's the days of canards. Now it is Amcho Goan. How the shades change. B. Colaco --- Goanet Reader wrote: > THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK TO PALACIO DAS CORTES > > Send instant messages to your online friends http://uk.messenger.yahoo.com
