[Goanet]Bangalore, transport solutions... and Goa
Fascinating article from a Bangalore group on the need for integrated transport. In Goa, this is just left to happen by itself, and is an issue not even discussed. Transport chaos (and inadequacy) in Goa is increasingly becoming obvious. An issue waiting to be taken up. FN >From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Wed Mar 30 13:56:33 2005 An article on integrated transport system written by Swati Ramanathan co-founder, Janaagraha and published in The Times of India on 27th Mar 05, 2005 is attached for your information. Do e-mail feedback to [EMAIL PROTECTED] BLUEPRINT FOR THE CITY INTEGRATED TRANSPORT: THE NETWORKED CITY Swati Ramanathan Traffic conditions in recent times have dramatically altered Bangalore's image from a dream city to a daytime nightmare. We have over 20 lakh vehicles, with 780 additions daily. Yet, over 60% of the population is dependent on the bus system. Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) has 3700 buses running on 400 routes and making 52,423 trips per day, and there is still more demand. Putting in place an integrated public transport system is critical for Bangalore for three reasons: First, public transport is the primary means of connectivity for 60% of the population, which cannot afford private transport. Lack of access cuts people from employment opportunities, services like education and health. Second, those who own private vehicles must have incentives to use public transport instead. Public transport is environmentally friendly, energy efficient and promotes a healthier urban lifestyle. If done credibly, it will bring predictability and productivity to people's time. Third, it replaces the current erroneous practices of focusing solely on flyovers, and road widening. Bangalore's economic momentum is pushing the city's boundaries rapidly. A traffic study by IIIE, along the Tumkur, Hosur, Bannerghetta and Mysore roads, shows that the traffic on these roads has doubled in the last five years and now exceeds road capacity. However, increasing the number of lanes will only increase the number of cars. Financial resources are precious, which means choices have to be made; a balanced prioritisation towards integrated public transport systems is needed. In such a scenario, the Metro Rail proposal for Bangalore has found official sanction, as the panacea to our paralyzed productivity. A mass rapid system is undeniably the need of the hour. However, before we rush ahead, let us examine public transport from an integrated perspective. What defines a successful integrated public transport system? SEVEN critical parameters are required: comprehensive connectivity; convenience; affordability; frequency; reliability; safety, and aesthetics. Bangalore's Metro Rail proposal needs to be viewed through this framework. Let us assume high quality aesthetics, reliability, frequency and safety, and focus on the remaining 3 factors: Affordability The metro rail in Bangalore, is planned to cover 36 running kilometers at Rs. 6000 crores, a 50% jump over the initial estimate of Rs. 4000 crores. Unlike Delhi and Calcutta, which were funded through central grants, Bangalore Metro will be raising debt. BMRTL estimates 800 building demolitions to make way for the metro. Owners of land will need to be fairly compensated. More financial information is needed: how will ticket fares be sufficient to repay the loans, what happens if ridership volumes are not as per projections, or if project delays increase the costs? Learning from experiences of other cities is important, especially Delhi (see case study). The metro system in Beijing takes only 11% of the public transport volume. Curitiba and Bogota are successfully using rapid bus systems at a cost that is 5-10% that of the metro and provides greater connectivity around the city. Japan is investing in monorails at 25% cost compared to the metrorail. Comprehensive Connectivity Currently, the metro rail services the Bangalore Mahanagara Palike area alone. Much of Bangalore's growth will be in the surrounding eight municipalities. We need to understand how the metro rail connects these growth areas. Similarly, what is the rapid transit access to the Devanahalli international airport, as in most international cities? Utilizing existing rail network is both logical and cost saving. The railways already have infrastructure along five radials from the city centre. How has this been factored into the overall transport design? What about connection with the KSRTC/BMTC bus depot network? A framework of efficient connections between different modes of transport needs to be articulated. Convenience Is the logic of the route to service the densest parts of the city? Connecting residential areas to employment centers, main markets, exit points of the city, etc? The proposed route runs 36 km through 22 of the 100 wards. Hence, few homes and work places are go
[Goanet]Internet and Mobile Operations Course for parents
Internet and Mobile Operations Course for parents The Department of Computer Science of St. Xavier's College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Mapusa, Goa, will be conducting a 3-day course on Basic Internet and Mobile Operations for parents from 5th April 2005 to 7th April 2005, from 9.00 a.m. to 11.00 a.m. It has been noticed that parents are completely unaware about the internet and mobile operations and consequently remain in darkness about the activities of their children. Those interested should contact the College office (Ph. No.2262356) or email at [EMAIL PROTECTED] latest by 3rd April 2005.
[Goanet]Expert Warns of Third Massive Earthquake
> >Expert Warns of Third Massive Earthquake > >By Ian Graham, PA. > >http://news.scotsman.com/latest.cfm?id=4320441 > >An expert warned tonight that the quake off Sumatra made another massive earthquake in the region more likely. >Professor John McCloskey predicted in the wake of the Boxing Day earthquake and tsunami that there was a likelihood of two more quakes in the region. >The University of Ulster based Geophysics expert, who studies earthquake dynamics said: The location of the latest quake is exactly were we warned it would be. >We said there were two locations off Sumatra where the stresses had been increased by the Boxing Day earthquake and were likely to indicate another earthquake. >From the information we have received it looks as if this is one of them this will be confirmed in the next few hours. >We were concerned about two events and it looks like this is one of them. >Ominously he warned that the latest quake is likely to have added to the stresses on the earths crust at the second site he was worried about and make a third massive quake a reality. >It seems to me that this earthquake will also increase the stresses on the other site and make another quake more likely. >The fault line for the other site runs right through the city of Banda Aceh on the northern tip of Sumatra, he said. >he study of data over night would detail whether he was right. >We will be doing comparisons of stress levels over the next 12 hours, he said. >However he said the region might have avoided another devastating tsunami this time. If it was going to happen it would have happened by now and there has been no such news. >We may have been lucky this time. The site of the latest quake would send a tsunami south into the Indian Ocean not towards India a Sri Lanka.
[Goanet]Times of India needs to update Goa perspective
On March 28 I pointed out to TOI (cc posted on goanet) that its vision about Indian aviation reform was flawed due to inadvertent neglect of the obstructional role of the defence establishment. I cited the Dabolim problem as a prime example. Almost as if in a backhanded response, yesterday's TOI had a short report titled "Karwar base all set to boost naval power". The only new thing in this report was the mention of May as the scheduled time of commissioning Seabird esp its shiplift facility (which according to earlier information was reportedly under trial since November 2004). My grouse is that while every TOI report on Seabird including the present one, dutifully mentions that it will "decongest Mumbai harbour", not a thought is spared for the crying need to "decongest Dabolim airport"! The tragedy is that Seabird is not at all intended to do this and TOI doesnt realise it. The proposed naval air station there is due only in Phase II (subject to the ever elusive "budgetary support") In the meantime, Dabolim is slated to provide training facilities for MIG-29K pilots of the Navy from 2008. This carrier based variant of the fighter plane is yet to enter worldwide service and seems to be part of the deal to acquire the Russian aircraft carrier due in India by 2008. Presumably 4 two-seater trainers will be based at Dabolim in this connection. So how Dabolim airport will ever be decongested is a big mystery. As mentioned earlier in connection with the Juhu episode, AAI will be seriously remiss if it ever agrees to pull out of Dabolim in favour of the Navy when a new airport comes up in Mopa.
[Goanet]Faint mention in dispatches
Another day, another muted mention in HERALD. Headline: CII also has to formulate policies, schemes: CS Excerpt: Emphasising on infrastructure like international airport, she said, the pace at which the Mopa international project is being going (sic) is a matter of concern to every one. Bottom line: Mopa is (just about) on the Goa government's radar screen. Thank God for small mercies!
Re: [Goanet]Of Moustaches and Goan Men
--- Cecil Pinto <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I have been doing some research on moustaches and > Goan men and would > appreciate some feedback. > Pinto, If you own a moustache and walk around Soho, London, some chap in a queer bar would follow you and touch your fatleam! I guess Wendy owns a moustache! B. Colaco Send instant messages to your online friends http://uk.messenger.yahoo.com
[Goanet]Amritraj loses in semi-final
Amritraj loses in semi-final April 01, 2005 21:46 IST The Indian challenge in the USD 15,000 ITF Futures Tennis championship came to an end when Prakash Amritraj lost the singles semi-final and the doubles pair of Harsh Mankad and Sunil Kumar Sipaeya went down in the final, in Bangalore on Friday. Twenty-one year old Amritraj lost 7-6 (7/4), 6-1 to Simon Greul of Germany in 87 minutes at the Karnataka State Lawn Tennis Association courts. In the doubles final, the Dutch duo of Fred Hemmes and Jasper Smit defeated Mankad/Sipaeya 6-1, 6-3. Amritraj started on an aggressive note, breaking the German in the second game and taking a 3-0 lead in the first set. He was also up 4-1 before Greul staged a remarkable recovery to level the score at 4-4 and then prevail in the tie-breaker. In the second set, nothing went right for Amritraj as his opponent dominated and sent down winner after winner. He dropped serve in the fourth and sixth games against the temperamental German and count not come back into the match as Greul won the set in just 22 minutes. -- Using Opera's revolutionary e-mail client: http://www.opera.com/mail/
[Goanet]Dempo edge past Salgaocar
Dempo edge past Salgaocar April 01, 2005 20:25 IST Title aspirants Dempo edged past Salgaocar 3-2 to keep themselves in contention for the crown in the National Football League. At the Nehru stadium in Margao, Goa, on Friday, Dempo called the shots in midfield and dominated the proceedings. They scored through Ranty Martins (19th minute), Nacimento Silveira (45th) and substitute Kasun Jayasuriya (82nd). Salgaocar, who shone in patches, got their goals through Bello Rasaq (36th) and Felix Ibrebru (84th). The victory took Dempo to 31 points from 15 matches, two points behind leaders East Bengal. Salgaocar remain in seventh place with 16 points from 15 matches. -- Using Opera's revolutionary e-mail client: http://www.opera.com/mail/
[Goanet]AICHEA DISSAK CHINTOP - April 2, 2005!
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[Goanet]Goa backstabbing comes to fore
Thanks Bevinda for your thoughtful response. I would not loose heart on Goa and Goans. Look what Biharis (I think) did to Laloo Prasad and his party. From my distant vision, Goan politicians may be considered 'small fry' compared to the Delhi King-Maker. Similarly, the baihas (people) of UP told Indira Gandhi about their opinion of her and her party in spite of she being a PM and had a dynasty of services to the electorate over 45 years. Goa has a higher literacy rate than the above two states. But my experience of the people from the two states, whom I met in Mumbai, they do not make / buy excuses. The elections in India are held every 5 years. And in Goa a lot more often.:=)) Every time, the Goa press and other Goan leaders (including the politicians) keep blaming Delhi ani bhaile. And I assume most of the supurlem Goenkars keep buying it. :=)) Just my view. Regards Bevinda Collaco: Generally, people elect the government they deserve - take the US and George Bush. But here in Goa, the dynamics are different; it does not matter which party we elect. We could be voting a secular yet corrupt government into power or a communal but more efficient party. In the end the stable government we hope for turns out to be just that, a place for horse-trading. Yesterday's enemies become today's friends and vice-versa. And then there are politicians like Mathany Saldanha who was crucified because he refused to be as he said, "a jumping frog". Gilbert: > As a rule, I do not respond to internal politics of Goa or any other place. Since I am not a resident of the place and have no business opining on it. > > However the following first paragraph caught my eye and my tickled logic. This is not a rebuttal or a thread that I want to start. But just a philosophical thought I would like to place on the net for Goans every where to ponder. > > Who rules Goa (or any other place) is not a political party or politicians who want to rule. In a democracy, who rules are the people who are elected by the residents. Hence Gonsalves' admonition should not be to the politicians and the parties but to the Goan electorate. > > If Goans re-elect floor-crosses, back-stabbers, corrupt and indicted politicians then they should expect more of the same, whichever the political party. Goa is a democracy. Let's not blame the politicians be they in Panaji or in Delhi. This is another example of a Goan crutch which Cornel alludes to. > Regards, GL > > godfrey gonsalves: > The Indian National Congress in Goa has still to come to grips with the ground reality if they are to rule the State in the near future. Having been out of > power since October 2000 for well over 4 years and three months the veteran MLAs of the Party should have realised to maintain not a SEMBLANCE OF UNITY - either by show of hands or being photographed as brothers/sister in arms but by Unity wedded to the ideology of the oldest political party in India. > >
[Goanet]Vatican denies.......
http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNews/story/CTVNews/1112335921657_34 The Vatican denies Pope John Paul is dead CTV.ca News Staff The Vatican denies reports that Pope John Paul II has died. Earlier, Italian media agencies gave contradictory reports about the state of the Pope's health. Reuters news agency, citing unconfirmed Italian media reports, said John Paul, the leader of the world's 1.1 billion Catholics, had died. But Italy's Sky Italia released a report quoting Vatican sources that said the Pope's brain and heart were still functioning. The Vatican denied the report. "It is not true that the Pope is dead and there is no truth that his electro-encephalogram is flat because there is no such machine in the papal apartments," a Vatican official said. The last official Vatican statement on his health said the 84 year-old Pope's breathing "has become shallow," and that his kidneys are not functioning. John Paul's health declined sharply Thursday when he developed a high fever brought on by a urinary tract infection. The Pope suffered septic shock and heart problems during treatment for the infection. Septic shock leads to a massive loss of blood pressure, making the heart try harder and harder to compensate for the collapse. "The chances of an elderly person in this condition with septic shock surviving 24 to 48 hours are slim - about 10-20 percent, but that would be in an intensive care unit with very aggressive treatment," Dr. Gianni Angelini, a professor of cardiac surgery at Bristol University in England, told the Associated Press. Still, the pontiff asked not to be taken to be hospital, but to be treated inside his home at the Vatican. The latest Vatican health bulletin says: "The general conditions and cardio-respiratory conditions of the Holy Father have further worsened. "A gradual worsening of arterial hypotension has been noted, and breathing has become shallow. "The clinical picture indicates cardio-circulatory and renal insufficiency. The biological parameters are notably compromised. "The Holy Father -- with visible participation -- is joining in the continual prayers of those assisting him." Special communion rite Earlier on Friday, Vatican Spokesman Joaquin Navarro-Valls said the Pope had received the "Holy Viaticum" communion, reserved for those near death, after a sharp downturn in his health overnight. He told his aides he did not want to return to hospital for treatment. "He is now struggling for his life," Vatican Correspondent Gerry O'Connell told Canada AM. "He is not giving up," O'Connell said, describing the mood in Rome as sombre and sad. Still, the regular operations of the Vatican continued on Friday, with a flurry of new appointments. An announcement came that John Paul had appointed 17 new bishops and archbishops. As well, the Pope also accepted the resignation of six others. The large number of appointments and resignations is unusual for one day and has also fueled speculation the Pope may be nearing the end of his life. The nominations and resignations included bishops in Asia, Africa, Latin America, Europe, republics of the former Soviet Union and the Pacific. And in another unusual move, the Vatican said it will keep its press office open all night on Friday, in case there is any news to report at any time on the Pope's condition. The Pope was given cardio-respiratory assistance after his heart stopped Thursday afternoon. "Like any old person he said 'I want to stay in my home' -- the Vatican -- which has been his home for 26 years," O'Connell said. Aides at his side Navarro-Valls also said the Pope was able to celebrate Mass at dawn on Friday, and receive some top aides. Those aides included Secretary of State Cardinal Angelo Sodano, the Vatican's No. 2 official, and his doctrinal chief, Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger. Outside the Vatican, thousands of people -- many in tears -- stood in vigil beneath the Pope's apartment window overlooking St. Peter's Square. John Paul II ushered in an era of the global papal outreach, kissing the ground in 129 countries, becoming in the process the most traveled, public pope in the history of the Church. The Pope has had to slow down considerably in recent months, however, as a series of medical setbacks have forced him to curtail his normally packed schedule. On Wednesday, the Vatican underscored the seriousness of his condition when it confirmed the Pope was being fed through a tube. Just hours after the pontiff made a brief silent appearance at his apartment window overlooking St. Peter's Square, Navarro-Valls said doctors had inserted a nasal-gastric feeding tube. There are reports difficulty swallowing have contributed to the Pope -- who also suffers from Parkinson's disease as well as crippling knee and hip ailments -- losing 19 kilograms since undergoing a tracheotomy to ease his breathing on Feb. 24. That was the second time he was admitted to Rome's Gemelli hospital in a month. Last week, for t
[Goanet]LINK: Maths, teachers, Internet, links, etc
How do you explain to your students why the number one (1) is not considered a prime number? Why is a one-to-many relation not considered to be a function? Do you have any ideas on how to teach 'subtracting a negative number' to seven-year-old students? How do you give young adults the much-needed foundation in basic math? Does this interest you? Are you into teaching maths? If so, click on the link below http://groups-beta.google.com/group/uk.education.maths Using the Google interface, it's easy to both post and read from Usenet newsgroups. If we want to support Rene's idea of 'an email address for every Goan', then the Internet must make sense to people in their day-to-day lives. Information of direct relevance -- such of this, to maths teachers -- could surely help all interested to inch a bit closer to that goal. FN _ _/ \Frederick Noronha * Freelance Journalist * Goa \ __\/\ India T +91.832.2409490 M +919822 122436 | | | | \ http://fn.swiki.net http://goabooks.swiki.net |__| |___| / http://www.bytesforall.net http://www.bytesforall.org \/ - Sign up for low-volume, high-quality news summaries and updates from Goa at http://newsfromgoa.swiki.net * It's free and volunteer-driven.
[Goanet]NIC, plans for village-level information, etc
NIC, the National Informatics Centre (of India), held a workshop in Goa about collating data at the village level. This came up at a conference held at Old Goa sometime in 2004. Senior officials of NIC at Delhi were present too. Instead of mere statistical data, it would be really useful if the data collected could also be informative. For instance, instead of saying a village has 2 schools, it would be great if we could be told their names, location, and phone/email contacts. Such an approach would not just make the information very useful from a village-perspective, but also ensure that it would be more difficult to falsificate data collection (every entry would be verifiable by the local people, once made public). It was nice to see an official note reflect such a concern, when it noted: "A Village Directory consisting of Public Utilities and services in villages may be made available in terms of what, where, who, when etc. This Village Directory is to be published as a web site. This will be very useful to the public, and will help verify the correctness of the information, and over a period of time, we will have, complete and correct information readily available to the common man. "The Village Directory may include: Mineral Springs, Medicinal Plants, Traditional Healers, Village Artisans, Traditional Crafts, Traditional Skills, Folk Dances, Tourist Spots, Local Products, Markets and Products, Horticultural Plants and Products, Water Bodies, Village Maps, Small Businesses, Health/Education/Social Institutions, NGOs, Religious Organisations, Panchayat Members, Banks, Government Offices, Local Fairs" In Saligao, a village (Goa's villages tend to be a village- like, with quite some urban infrastructure), a young lady volunteer put together a listing of some 160 local enterprises and services. You might be surprised to note that four rickshaw drivers have mobile phones! Some village services, like coconut pluckers and roof-repairers, are listed even though they don't have any phone access. Using Free Software tools, this was converted into a PDF file. It costs approx Rs 1.50-Rs 2 to photocopy its both sides, on an A4 size page. If you'd like to have a look at the PDF file, just send an email with the subjectline reading SEND SALIGAOBROCHURE. IT can be much more relevant if we don't forget the 'I' (information) in the equation. Sometimes, simple tools can go a long way... FN _ _/ \Frederick Noronha * Freelance Journalist * Goa \ __\/\ India T +91.832.2409490 M +919822 122436 | | | | \ http://fn.swiki.net http://goabooks.swiki.net |__| |___| / http://www.bytesforall.net http://www.bytesforall.org \/ - Sign up for low-volume, high-quality news summaries and updates from Goa at http://newsfromgoa.swiki.net * It's free and volunteer-driven.
[Goanet]John Paul II
Dear TGForumkars, GoaNetters and my dear Aldonites Pope John Paul II is near the end of his life on earth. Let us pray for John Paul II as we pray for our own family, our friends and ourselves. John Paul II has led the Church at a difficult time. There were problems from within and without. His determination to carry on despite his physical ailments has been one more source of inspiration for those of us who work with the physically challenged. Please join us at TGF as we Thank God for his life and efforts. God Bless Ema Souza-Colaco Nachinola-Aldona-Nassau Recommended Goan Sites in Cyberspace Goa-World at http://www.goa-world.com * TGF at http://www.colaco.net The Goan Forum d-list is at http://www.egroups.com/groups/goa-goans To respond directly to any post [EMAIL PROTECTED] __ Yahoo! Messenger Show us what our next emoticon should look like. Join the fun. http://www.advision.webevents.yahoo.com/emoticontest
[Goanet]Commentary: the legacy of Pope John Paul II
Commentary: the legacy of Pope John Paul II By Ruth Gledhill, Religion Correspondent (The Times Online) The Pope's impact upon the international stage, both in the political and doctrinal spheres, has been immense. Critics will attempt to portray him as a reactionary who refused to budge on issues such as artificial birth control, divorce and married priests. Yet many people, especially those of faith, will revere him as a prophetic voice who stood firm against a tide of secularism that was threatening to consign traditional ethics in the western world to oblivion. As one who canonised a record number of saints, he is almost certain himself to be placed on the fast track to sainthood, following in the footsteps of Mother Teresa. This will be one way his successor, to be drawn from a conservative College of Cardinals appointed almost in total by John Paul II, will attempt to preserve his legacy. The man known as "God's athlete" has inspired thousands by the remarkable and "serene" manner of his dying, ensuring that the last leg of his race on earth has been one of the most memorable. In a Church determined to fight a Western attitude of denial in the face of death, the Eastertide references in Rome to the "Passion of Pope John Paul II" have been more than apt. Karol Wojtyla was appointed Pope in 1978 at 58, the youngest Pope of the last century and the first Pole. Although as Archbishop of Krakow he had already made an impact in his native country, he was little known outside the church. He was not considered anywhere near a favourite when the College of Cardinals began sitting in the Sistine Chapel to elect a successor to Pope John Paul, who died after just 33 days in office. He went on to become one of the most powerful leaders of any institution, not just the Church. He moved during his papacy from battling communism, a fight in which he was resoundingly successful, to waging war against capitalism and what he perceived as the moral decline of Western democracy. In this, his victory remains less certain. His successor will also have to work hard to overcome some bitterness among the Catholic faithful that he has left behind. Documented by John Cornwell in The Pope in Winter, the failure of the Church under his leadership to deal adequately with priests guilty of sexual abuse caused despair among the laity in the US and Ireland in particular. The Pope's uncompromising stance against artificial contraception, which he described as "evil", alienated thousands. Many simply chose to ignore it, thereby denting the credibility of the Church's teaching authority. The extension of this rule to the use of condoms in the fight against Aids in Africa, has, according to Cornwell, condemned "untold Catholics" to almost certain death. The exclusion from communion of divorced and remarried Catholics who have not been granted annulments has seemed equally harsh and has again been widely ignored by priests and laity. But it would be a tragedy if the Pope were to be remembered solely for his refusal to budge in these areas, especially as the Church here is its divided, with many thousands applauding his stand, particularly on the "life" issues. On abortion and euthanasia, he has been valiant in his defence of the weakest in society. The focus over the next few days should be on the remarkable achievements of the Pope. He placed the dignity of the human being at the heart of much of his teaching, giving a voice to millions of the dispossessed across the world. In the centrality of prayer to his own devotional life he set an example to millions. His devotion of Mary ensured continuing iconic status to an unfashionable but valuable role model to women worldwide. His public forgiveness of the man who tried unsuccessfully to shoot him dead in 1981 was unforgettable. He never ceased to champion human rights and to evangelise to the young. Some might have been suspicious of his ecumenical endeavours, fearing, probably with just cause, that any unity would be on his terms alone. But there was nothing half-hearted in his various apologies for the Crusades, for the injustices done to the likes of Galileo, to the Jewish people over the ages and to other victims of the Inquisition. In much of his work, he was simply developing to the full the work of the Second Vatican Council, which met from 1962-65 on the initiative of Pope John XXIII and under the leadership of Pope Paul VI from 1963. The council's aim was to renew the religious life of the Church and brings its teachings, discipline and organisation up to date. There can be no doubt that he has succeeded in the former. As for bringing the Church up to date, there are many who believe it has already gone too far in this direction, while equally as many believe still more needs to be done. And while the Pope may not have succeeded in his dream of a united Christendom, a dream inspired by a Gospel imperative and shared by his predecessors, it is not
[Goanet]Goa,greying, gone.
There is merit in what Bevinda has written while what Fred has to say is a well accepted reality. In our rush to meet world cahllenges, we have forgotten that Education is about ABC---Attitudenal and Behavioural Change. When a Doctor can chuck biomedical waste[including aborted foetus/placenta] in the Municipal bin, when an engineer can have debris dumped on the roadside, when an orthopaedic can throw a banana skin on the road or a psychiatrist consult a ghaddi for his child's illness, we know that there has been "learning" without any "education". Throwing a plastic bag full of litter near a dust bin is only one of the symptoms of a greater sickness in our society. Who will bell the cat? From: "Frederick Noronha (FN)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Bevinda, While not condoning the garbage-bags syndrome, I think this is a small part of the overall problem. The all-out grab (often with political support) of nature's resources, the battle over resources (water, forests, beachfront, fish, the red earth -- see interior Goa and mining), the inappropriate industrialisation of Goa, wholesale corruption of the planning process (including in BJP times), the unchecked plastic menace, basic greed, and middle-class overconsumption... these are more serious factors that is taking Goa to where it is. Taking our share of the blame is fine; appropriating more than is due to us could lead to avoiding pinpointing quarters who deserve to be blamed.FN -- Forwarded message: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- I think we Goans have ourselves to blame. Look at the garbage bags thrown in green open areas by motorists. They know they are doing something wrong, but still they do it. If they can drive with a garbage bag on the seat beside them what stops them from driving to a bin and dropping it there? Bevinda . Much as Bevinda may like to deride the BSG, it has greened the minds of a generation of students in its member schools. It teaches by example, and learns along the way from the students and simple folks. The armchair critics do a dis-service to the cause. If you are not a part of the SOLUTION, than you are a part of the PROBLEM. Which side do you REALLY want to be? Viva Goa. Miguel
[Goanet]NEWS: Pope's condition 'has worsened' (BBC)
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/4402323.stm Pope John Paul II's health has taken a turn for the worse, the Vatican said. His breathing is shallow, his blood pressure is low and he is having difficulties with both his heart and his kidneys, a spokesman said. Millions of Catholics around the world have been praying for the Pope, and a special Mass was being held in Rome as the latest news was announced. Cardinals - who will elect a new pope - are arriving in Rome from all over the world, the Italian media have reported. Vatican spokesman Joaquin Navarro-Valls said on Friday evening that the Pope's overall condition had been "notably compromised". Do not feel shame at showing your emotion and at shedding tears Cardinal Franciszek Macharski Archbishop of Krakow Pope 'lucid': Statement What is Anointing the Sick? But he added that the Pope was visibly participating in prayers around his sickbed. The Pope's condition deteriorated on Thursday after he developed a urinary tract infection that later brought on "septic shock and a cardio-circulatory collapse". He was given the Catholic sacrament for the sick and dying - called the Anointing of the Sick. But the Pope decided not to return to Rome's Gemelli hospital. He was being treated in his apartment by a team of four top consultants and his private doctor Renato Buzzonetti. Prayers worldwide On Friday morning, the Vatican said that though gravely ill, the Pope was stable and conscious. He was "still lucid, fully conscious and extraordinarily serene", the spokesman said. St Peter's Square Pilgrims gather in St Peter's Square to pray for the Pope The Pope was able to make a sign of the Cross on Friday morning as aides read the scriptures to him, he added. Later, the Vatican announced that the Pope had approved the appointment of 17 new bishops and archbishops and accepted the resignation of six others. Catholics around the world have been praying for the Pope. Thousands attended a Mass in Rome's St John in Lateran cathedral on Friday evening presided over by the Pope's vicar, Cardinal Camillo Ruini Police have imposed traffic restrictions around the Vatican and authorities are making plans to deal with a huge influx of pilgrims anxious to be present in the event of an announcement of the Pope's death. In the Pope's homeland, Poland, churches have been packed with worshippers. The Archbishop of Krakow, Franciszek Macharski - a long-time friend of the Pope - told his audience: "Do not feel shame at showing your emotion and at shedding tears." More than 20,000 Brazilians gathered for a Mass in Sao Paulo, in what the city's archbishop described as an expression of love.
[Goanet]Pope has heart failure
Pope has heart failure -- BBC The Pope has been fed through a nasal tube Pope John Paul II has suffered a cardiac arrest and is in a grave condition, the Vatican has announced. The urgent communique came hours after the Pope's health worsened with a high fever caused by an infection. Following a urinary tract infection, septic shock and a cardiocirculatory collapse occurred, Vatican spokesman Navarro-Valls said in his statement - Posted by Carlos
Re: [Goanet] MIGUEL BRAG KO GUSSA KYON AATA HAI?
--- Bevinda Collaco <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >By the way I'm no agnostic, just your humdrum run o' >the mill atheist. The agnostic sits on the fence. The >atheist has already let go of all that baggage. > An agnostic does not necessarily sit on any fence. A true agnostic just has no knowledge about the entity or subject in question. She/he sees no reason to believe any thing about that entity or subject. Cheers, Santosh
[Goanet]Fontainhas:Mala fide or Mala-fied
During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act. -- George Orwell [ Quoted in GT 31.3.05] The whole issue of 'vandalism'[ 'agitation' according to Naguesh Karmali] at Fontainhas or Mala is now becoming a farce or a natak. The GT questions the integrity and courage of GHAG as if the the road names on azulejo put in January,2004, by the Corporation of the City of Panaji [ not by the Portuguese EIP Administration, Fundacao Oriente, GHAG or even the old Panjim Municipal Council] were some "heritage" artefacts. One year old ceramic tiles are no heritage. They do not need GHAG intervention. A simple police action against the vandalism by the Panaji Nagrik Kruti Samiti -PNKS [and not "Mala Citizens Action Committee" as reported] would suffice. The road naming issue was not limited to Mala/Fontainhas as is being made out to put GHAG on the mat because it organised the Fontainhas Festival of Art for two years. It is also not a Catholic -Hindu issue, or Portuguese speaking v/s Marathi speaking Goans issue. When the issue of the Tonca Pillar and re-naming of the other roads is seen in the totality, this becomes clear. If GT has a blinkered vision, the GHAG or PNKS canot be blamed. It is not as if only the residents of Fontainhas are scared to file complaints. What has happened to the complaint filed by Jack Sukhija of Panjim Inn? Has an identification parade been held? Even in a high profile case of an attack on GT cameraman[ and Congresman] Barnabe Sapeco, no identification parade has been held. The old policemen to not listen to the Congressmen because they were allegedly forced to pay their way in. The younger policemen owe their loyalty to the BJP which has allegedly favoured them. Gratitude is being repaid in kind. Will GT agitate in front of the Police HQ to seek justice for its cameraman? .. MALA VANDALISM CASE CLOSED: In a very surprising decision, the Goa police have closed the case of vandalism apparently indulged in by members and sympathisers of the Sangh Parivar at Fontainhas-Mala, Panjim nine months ago. Deputy IGP Muktesh Chander said the case was sent to the court as 'A Final' for lack of evidence. "No one has come forward to furnish names of the culprits. Neither were there any photographs with negatives," said SP (North) Sharad Aggarwal, replying to a query at a press conference held at the police HQ. (H) Victory for vandalism as Mala case quashed. Decision to close case taken by Parrikar government just before it was dismissed; Governor S C Jamir kept in the dark. GOMANTAK TIMES carries photographs, under the caption 'Do you need more evidence, your excellency?' RSS activists under the garb of Mala Citizens Action Committee strike a body blow to Goa's social fabric. Also seen are Vilas Satarkar (circled), brother of ex-Speaker Vishwas Satarkar and others. The leader of the pack, Naguesh Karmali after destroying and defacing Portuguese street signage and replacing them with *Hindu (sic) names*. Photo courtesy Sunaparant. ... "19 December" written in Devanagri script is NOT a "Hindu name". I fully agree with Naguesh Karmali. "Even Vithal Rakhumai is not a Hindu deity." says Karmali. I agree with him,too. The NDTV had broadcast that "Mandara Devi " or "Kallu bai" of Satara is also not a Hindu deity. All those who speak, read and/or write Marathi are not hindus. All catholics are not converted from hinduism. These are just our presumptionswhich are not correct at all. Shigmo is as much a hindu festival as carnival is catholic. Ask the Archbishop if Carnival is a catholic festival and he will tell you it is not. Shigmo is a festival of the Konkan, like the Bonderam of Divar. It is not a hindu festival like the holi. And the sky does not fall if a Raintree planted in 1985 [ along with a hundred odd Coconut trees]by the Social Forestry Division of Goa is cut down for road widening at Guirim. If journalists and Editors begin teaching Environmental Science and arboriculture to trained professionals in forestry and arboriculture, will they be open to Foresters teaching them journalism and editing?? Consult a professional before shooting in the dark, that is the bare minimum one should do when rushing into another's field of expertise. If Sujay Gupta follows in the footsteps of Rajan Narayan, he will obviously reach the same place where the latter has reached. It is time for introspection already. Santa Inez is not so far away from San Tome as one would like to imagine. May be a renaming of the roads is in order. ;-( Viva Goa. Miguel
[Goanet]Query over malaria
HI JUST A QUICK QUESTION I'm coming to goa for one week next week and wondering what is the mozy situation as I have a liver problem to which the doctors do not know what is causing it and are advising me not to take anti-malaria tablets? Mark Williams PEAK (iSOFT) Database Administrator 01202 443139 07970 406521=20
[Goanet]Respecting Goa's history
Why don't some of our Goan community members learn from fellow Goans in respect to the actual history of Goa? Goans are known to be 'versatile people' and some are authors of books on Goa. It baffles me to see how people can write about their homeland without knowing the actual history of Goa. Goanet is a great forum to learn and to clarify clogged minds, and help the young generation about the history of our beloved land. However, it surprises me that many of us 'adults' who claim having spent time in Goa and say they are Goans do not really know the history of Goa!. I know some people from Kerala and Madras who live in Goa have made it their business to learn the history and the language as well. I witnessed this last year when I visited Goa for St. Francis Xavier exposition. No doubt the people from the above states nickname Goans as ABC (ayah butler, cooks) when they want to talk about Goans in their mother tongue. They seem to think that we do not know as much as them after their influx in Goa following the invasion. It is a fact that most of us 'Goans' are known to be self opiniated (I am not an exception) and sometimes in the maze of fine distinction we do not known when to give up arguing. Talking about Goa from an Indian angle is different from talking about Goa from a Goan angle. Four Hundred and Fifty One years history cannot be erased in 43 years even if we are influenced by our friends our family relatives. I have a lot of time to go through messages written by Gabriel, Jorge and many others who I consider an authority on the subject of Goa and Goans. Let us learn from one another and not continue with the old adage 'Crab mentality' let us be like people from Kerala who have 'Ghathone' mentality. Let us stick up for one another on proper grounds. Our exchanges on goanet are read by many people who are not from Goa and we are their laughing during their party conversations, which I have witnessed on some occasions. To survive is to change; to survive often is to change often - Sudhor re Goenkara, sudhor. Cheers Oscar Lobo.
[Goanet]Menino de Bandar to contest Benaulim election
Menino Fernandes alias Menino de Bandar after entertaining Konknai tiatr lovers on the stage for the last 27 years is all set to rock the political boat of a few seasonised political big wigs with his decision to contest the upcoming Benaulim segment bye election as an independent. Menino de Bandar during his acting career has written and directed around 30 odd Konkani tiatr but this political taitr which he will scripting come Benaulim election will be quiet different. Menino who is a Benaulim panchayat member in the current nine member Benaulim panchayat says that he is a peoples candidate and an unanimous choice of the people. "I have the support and backing of all sections of society, I have already met a large chunk of voters, my wellwishers supporters, tiatrists, and all have being expressed their support for my candidature," he added. "People of the consitutency are fed up with the constsnt shifting of parties by the former MLAs of Benaulim constituency and they want to teach the politicians a lessons," he added, in response to the mood of the electorate in the constituency. Elaborating further he added that all over the contitutuency people have expressed their opinion that the upcoming byeelction would not be fought on money power but by the power of the people and that voters of the constituency have decided to show the seasonised politicians their true place under the sun, he added. Adding to his claim as a people's candidate Menino stated that the constituency has never elected a true son of the soil Benaulikar to the assembly and it was time that the people of the constituency sent one of its own son as MLA to the assembly. Taking a dig at the BJP rule Menino lashed at the Manohar Parrikar government for igonoring the needs of the conistutuency and pointed out that there has been no repersentation for people of the consitutuency in the pre employment scheme and absorption in the police force, which he said exposed the communual bend mind of the RSS link governement. People of the consitutency he said are fed up with constant elections and also the lack of development b y the out going MLA. Menino says he support ranging from the milk man, fisherman community, carpertars, boat owners, youth and a large chunk of panchayat members and other business communities of the consitutuency. His decision to contest as an independent he disclosed that he is contesting as an indepedent as people have lost faith both in BJP and Congress he added. On his campign stragedy he added that his meetings will highlight with his own capabalities and will not try to dig into the mistakes and incapabilities of the out goping representatives. A former sportsmen Menino guarded the goal for the Benaulim inter village football team but in the election game he will have to guard the goal with all his might to emerge a giant killer in the election chess board.
[Goanet]KUWAIT TIATRIST ZORO.
KUWAIT TIATRIST ZORO. A few years back I came across a young man with a piece of paper in his hand during the interval of one tiatro asking me for my autograph. This habit of this gentleman I have been noticing earlier too and in this way he get autographs of some people of his choice and liking. When I asked him why he is doing this, he said he likes to keep the autographs of some Goans as a sign of souvenir. Within shortly I saw this young man singing in one tiatro and to my surprise singing very well and this was noticed from the way he was applauded by the audience. He is really become darling of the audience and he got vast following, his fans are very many who circle him wherever he goes. He is none other than Zoroaster Antonio Coelho from Assolna, Salcette and currently working in Kuwait since a decade. He is the son of Comedian Antonio Coelho who delighted the Konkani audience in Abu Dhabi for some years while he was working there. Once I had an opportunity during my visit to Abu Dhabi to witness the Tiatro written, directed and staged by senior Coelho who also staged his tiatros in Bahrain and back home in Goa too. In Goa we know there is one Konknni Mogui in Santa Cruz whose name is Brazinho Soares. He is a well-known writer also. He is known to possess best of collection of Konkani books, leaflets, magazines, newspapers, Tiatro Handbills and many other literary items. He has kept them all safe and once he even had an exhibition of his collection, if I am not mistaken. Like Brazinho Soares we also have in Kuwait another Brazinho Soares in Zoro though Zoros collection is not as big and as old as that of the former but I can rightly say that what Zoro is having none amongst us is having in Kuwait. This is at least my observation after going through the files that Zoro showed me. Since he is a lover of Tiatro, he has got a good collection of Handbills printed and distributed during Portuguese time. During those days in order to fulfill the conditions of Sensors tiatrists had to print Handbills both in Konkani and Portuguese one side Konkani and on reverse in Portuguese. Not only this, since Zoroz coming to Kuwait he has preserved all the handbills and even souvenirs of the triatros held in Kuwait. This is something fantastic that Zoro kept his record and I hope he will keep all these in safe custody. In order not to get destroyed it would be still better for him to donate this to any Konkani Academy or any organization that takes care of such literary works. While highlighting on this I feel sorry that according to Zoro some of his important Files comprising some of the beautiful old songs and dramas of his father were taken by his tiatrist colleagues and never returned back. Here I am reminded of our late Minguel Rod whose important works after his death were taken by some of his colleagues from his wife and never returned back. This was openly declared by Jr. Rod in his song soon after his fathers death in the following words: Kitlech Pai tuvem tiatro boroilet bookar Pun tanchim solfam sarkim nant mapar Toxech kitlech tiatro amkam tuje mellonk nant sabar Haddun divxeat tor vhodd zait upkar. Zoroaster who is popularly known in Kuwait as ZORO has in him the inheritance of musicians and tiatrists, in his veins the blood that runs consists of many attributes of an stage artiste. In fact it is not the family background of tiatrists and musicians that enveloped Zoros character, it is also the village thermosphere of great artistes that influenced Zoro to be a good singer and tiatrist. Renowned tiatrist the late Kamat de Assolna came from this village, so also the great crooner Belino Afonso who had unique distinction of being an internationally acclaimed singer in Kuwait before his leaving Kuwait and now settling down in USA is also from village Assolna. One of the close relatives of Zoro Mr. Alfred Almeida who is the maternal uncle of Zoro was the music director of first Konkani Film Mogacho Anvddo says Zoro. This Film was a joint venture between Alfred & Jerry and precisely because of this it was acronymed as Al-Jerry Braganza production. Zoro actually started acting in Konkani Shows when he was a young student of Guardian Angel High School, Sanvordem. Though very mad after acting yet he remained far from satisfying his taste of acting because according to Zoro he was not given any push by any of his artiste family members. However, inspite of lack of support he tried to create ways for him to act in local village based tiators where he used to render solos mostly composed by him only. In 1992 he came to Kuwait to work and first time he got a chance to act and sing on the stage in a tiatro organsied by local club AVC. Since then there is no stoppage. Currently he is one of the good solo singers in Kuwait having vast following. In most of the tiatros staged in Kuwait he acted namely the tiatro of Rafae
Re: [Goanet]Goa backstabbing comes to fore
Bevinda Collaco must get her head examined from one end to the other. They say that once one gets addicted to gobling red carrots of all sizes, one off-handedly ignores anything other than the carrots waiting to be picked from the plate. Communal and efficient ! eh? Matanhy has refused to be a jumping frog! eh? Come monsoons, Bevinda Collaco is invited to have the first 'dive' in the IFFI swiming pool at Campal, Panjim. As far as Matanhy is concerned, Bevinda should check closely if the limbs that makes the frog jump are amputated or are intact. If they are intact, then Bevinda should offer the frog some heavy doses of vitamins that will make him come over his impotency to jump. A piece of advice to Bevinda. "Look around some-- girl" "There might be something better than the IIT carrots that you may have developed a sweet tooth for." Floriano - Original Message - From: "Bevinda Collaco" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Friday, April 01, 2005 1:42 AM Subject: Re: [Goanet]Goa backstabbing comes to fore > Generally, people elect the government they deserve - take the US and George > Bush. But here in Goa, the dynamics are different; it does not matter > which party we elect. We could be voting a secular yet corrupt government > into power or a communal but more efficient party. In the end the stable > government we hope for turns out to be just that, a place for horse-trading. > Yesterday's enemies become today's friends and vice-versa. And then there > are politicians like Mathany Saldanha who was crucified because he refused > to be as he said, "a jumping frog". > > Bevinda Collaco
[Goanet]MIGUEL BRAG KO GUSSA KYON AATA HAI?
Hey, it was just a thought. My ancestors were Arabs from, my family records tell me, a place called Petra, now in Jordan. They married Hindu women. Who's Cristao? Relative of yours? I think you are being needlessly rude to ole Xac inferring that my observation is so stupid even Xac would sit up and take notice. The only mentor I had was a brilliant homosexual at The Statesman way back in the 70's when you must have just started slinging mud at the agricultural department. At 50 I am too old to have a mentor but I know and respect Flaviano Dias (I thought he was from Cuncolim not Velim) who is a journalist. I respect him for singlehandedly reinstating my colleague Abhay Thapa when he was made a scapegoat by the newspaper organisation which was threatened by the Congress government of the time. FN talks of Parrikar manipulating the press. Both Rane and Luizinho nearly closed down Gomantak Times when both were chief ministers. By the way I'm no agnostic, just your humdrum run o' the mill atheist. The agnostic sits on the fence. The atheist has already let go of all that baggage. Come on Miguel, lighten up. I didn't stop your column in WEEKENDER; the editor of Gomantak Times did. Bevinda Collaco - Original Message - From: "Miguel Braganza" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Thursday, March 31, 2005 9:37 AM Subject: [Goanet]RE: Were most Goan Catholics earlier Hindus or Muslims? > - Original Message - > > On Sat, 19 Mar 2005 karla wrote : > > Bevinda Collaco [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > My theory: it looks like we all have Hindu blood at least in our maternal > bloodlines. Invaders have always been male. So if there was any intermingling > or marrying it would be male Muslim invaders with Hindu women, and male > Portuguese invaders with Hindu women, or Muslim women who must have had female > Hindu ancestors. > > Bevinda Collaco > > RESPONSE: > Are hinduism,christianity and islam races or religions? > > Are the male children of muslims and jews born normal or pre-circumcised at > source like TDS? > > Were hindus converts from some other religion or tribal worship? When did > hinduism evolve? Who is most hindu of them all: araswats,Chitpavan Brahmins, > Konkanasht Brahmins, Lingayats, Gowdas, Veershaivas, Vaishnavas, Bhandari, > Scheduled astes, Bhats, Bunts, Re-converts? Are Ram worshippers more hind > than the Ravanna worshippers? Are the decendents of the andavas more hindu > than those of the Kauravas? Are the Va-naras hindu or just Rambhakts? > > Were Europeans Hindus who converted to Christianity? Were Aryans born Hindu? > Were Nazis hindu ? Were dravidians orn hindu? > > I do not know what percentage of Hindu blood Bevinda has. . > > This type of logic would even make Ole Xac sit up and look at it again. > > Would Bevinda be kind enough to let me know what happened to Cassius Clay's > blood when he became Mohammad Ali? > Or to Samrat Ashoka's blood when he became a Buddhist? Or to her blood when > she was baptised and, later, became an agnostic like her friend and mentor > the Velim chardo catholic turned agnostic? Do agnostics have a caste or do > they automaticlly become brahmins like the atheists ? > > If I have ever read truly bue bull.it is thanks to Bevinda Collaco. > Cristao Braganza Cunha, are you listening ?? > > Viva Goa. > Miguel > >
[Goanet]What happens after a pope dies?
What happens after a pope dies?
01 Apr 2005 14:13:12 GMT
Source: Reuters
VATICAN CITY, April 1 (Reuters) - With Pope John Paul
gravely ill, the Roman Catholic Church is preparing
for the elaborate rituals that mark the end of one
papacy and the start of the next.
Here is a guide to what is due to happen when the Pope
dies:
** Once a pope dies, his camerlengo (chamberlain)
officially confirms his death, seals his private
apartment and prepares the funeral and the conclave to
elect a successor.
** The camerlengo and three elected cardinal
assistants decide when the pope's body is to be taken
into St. Peter's Basilica for public viewing. They
also make sure the Pope's "Fisherman's Ring" and his
lead seal are broken so they cannot be used by anyone
else. No autopsy is performed.
** Funeral rites last 9 days, with the date of the
funeral and burial to be decided by the cardinals
between the fourth and sixth day after his death.
Popes are laid to rest in the crypt underneath St.
Peter's Basilica. They are traditionally buried in a
casket of cypress wood which is sealed inside a larger
lead casket and then covered with an outer pine box.
** The College of Cardinals oversees day-to-day
business during the interregnum. Their power is
limited and much of the central Church administration
grinds to a halt.
** The conclave to elect a new pope starts in the
Vatican's Sistine Chapel between 15 and 20 days after
the death. The cardinals, who are confined to the
Vatican for the duration of the conclave, decide the
exact day. For the first time, they will not live in
the Chapel or nearby rooms in the Vatican Museum, but
in a new residence on Vatican grounds.
** 120 cardinals under the age of 80 are eligible to
vote. They need a majority of at least two-thirds plus
one to elect him. When the conclave has elected a
pope, he is asked if he accepts and which name he
wishes to take. Once this is done, he dons papal
vestments -- tailors keep several sizes ready -- and
sits on a throne in the Sistine Chapel to receive the
other cardinals who file up to pay homage and pledge
obedience.
** The world will know a pope has been elected when an
official burns the paper ballots with special
chemicals to make white smoke pour out of the Chapel's
chimney. They use other chemicals to make black smoke
indicating an inconclusive vote.
** Soon afterwards, the dean of the College of
Cardinals steps on to the central balcony of St.
Peter's Basilica to announce to the crowds in the
square "Habemus Papam" ("We have a Pope"). The new
pope then appears in his papal robes and gives the
crowd his blessing.
- Forwarded by Gaspar Almeida, Associate,
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Re: [Goanet]Re: Outside the group
Vidyadhar, Some 5,000 years ago, we Indians wrote the manual on how to discriminate, so it is ironic when we complain about the discrimination practiced by others. However, I have noticed that young Indians in urban areas are marrying "ouside the group" in growing numbers, which probably reflects developments in education, westernization and globalization. However prejudices remain strong as the recent "honor killing" of a young Punjabi girl by her father because she was determined to marry a Caucasian boy in British Columbia in Canada demonstrates. A similar incident was reported out of England recently. The issue of preferences based on skin color is a curious cultural phenomenon based on the notion that lighter skinned people "look better" than darker skinned people. In the US, where many blacks have lighter skins due to cultural blending over the years, the lighter skinned blacks are socially prejudiced against the darker skinned blacks. I think the lesson is that discrimination is a part of human nature and requires mental and social conditioning and a constant and conscious effort to avoid. --- Vidyadhar Gadgil <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I personally would agree with the view that when it > comes to marriage, > Indians in general (and this includes all castes and > creeds) are among > the most prejudiced of all people. Even using the > examples Fred gives > (Gujrati with Punjabi etc.), there are very few > people who marry outside > their own group, usually their own little sub-caste. > > To some extent, the view that, if blacks were > affluent etc. people would > be willing, is true, but forget about queuing up. > Most feel that their > own little sub-caste is superior to all, and will > not consider marrying > outside it. > > > > >I have asked this question before. > > >How many Goans are married to Negroes/Blacks? > > >As compared to Goans married to Caucasians or > Mongoloids? > > >(I hope I'm using the correct racial terms- but > you know what I mean) > > >Does say something about our prejudices doesn't > it? > > >Cecil > > > > Of course, who says we Goans don't have a racist > tinge to our > > attitudes? > > > > On the other hand, if Blacks (negroes is > pejorative in many parts of > > the > > planet) were very affluent, and defined what > beauty meant, I guess a > > lot > > of us would be queueing up for matrimonial > alliances ;-) > > > > FN > -- > Question everything - Karl Marx > > >
[Goanet]Re: Goanet digest, Vol 1 #2038 - 9 msgs
Sir, It is apparent that Flaviano Dias' article "In Freedom Struggle Goans fought as Indians" (Panorama, March 6, 2005) is a last ditch effort to project the controversial VCD as the gospel truth, just as he tries to discount another point of view that "All fought freedom struggle as Goans". While Flaviano Dias and other historians are entitled to their version of history, what alarmed most right thinking people of Goa, was the manner in which the VCD was sought to be forced upon young, impressionable minds in schools. While Flaviano Dias has perhaps justifiably sung hosannas to a host of "freedom fighters" who according to him, played important roles in the freedom movement, he has astonishingly failed to even mention nationalists like Dr. Antonio Anastasio Bruto da Costa, who went beyond mere posturing, manouevring and underground activities to display the courage of his conviction by slapping the Portuguese governor Fernando de Quintanilha Mendonca e Dias where the Overseas Minister Sarmento Rodrigues was also present. Incidentally Dr. Bruto da Costa categorically stated that he was not a "freedom fighter but surely a nationalist." And in 1962, Dr. Bruto da Costa wrote a very moving letter to the then Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru, which I would invite Flaviano Dias to read and comment upon. It may be pertinent to note, that never during his lifetime did Dr. Bruto da Costa ever accept any monetary benefits for the services of love rendered by him to his homeland against Portuguese rule. Mr. Dias may not have noticed it, but even today some of his fellow freedom fighters are still valiantly carrying on their struggle. However, although they were to constrained carry on their activities clandestinely, during colonial times, today they are liberated enough to openly go on the rampage, wantonly destroying public and private property perceived by them to be symbols of Portuguese rule in Fontainhas. Flaviano Dias and his band of freedom fighters claim to have liberated Goa and Goans from the bondage of the Portuguese. I would hope that they would now lead their fellow Goans in the struggle against the shackles of corruption, communalism, casteism and most of the struggle to win back the financial autonomy we once enjoyed . It is distressing for Goans to see that the thousands of crores in foreign exchange earned through our tourism, mining and foreign remittances, is only a dim mirage on the distant horizon. Vasco da Gama
[Goanet]NEWS: Charge sheet against 3 BJP MLAs in Goa
Charge sheet against 3 BJP MLAs in Goa By Our Staff Correspondent PANAJI, MARCH 30. The Goa police have filed a charge sheet against three BJP MLAs, including two former Ministers in the erstwhile Manohar Parrikar Government, in connection with the alleged vandalism at a hotel in Mapusa in North Goa belonging to a Congress leader in July last year. The accused include the former Law Minister and Mapusa MLA, Francisco D' Souza, the former Agriculture Minister and Siolim MLA, Dayanand Mandrekar, and the Tivim MLA, Sadanand Shet Tanvade, along with 15 others. It was alleged that a mob led by the three leaders attacked and damaged Hotel Mandarin, owned by the Mapusa Block Congress president, Mathew Braganza, on July 6. They were agitating against Mr. Braganza's statement offering a room to Kidar Nath Sahani, who was sacked as the Governor of Goa by the UPA Government, as Mr. Sahani had said that he had no place to go. According to the Deputy Inspector-General of Police, Muktesh Chandar, the charge sheet was filed on February 28. The Director-General of Police, U.K. Katna, told The Hindu that the information could not be made public during all these days due to the turbulent political atmosphere in the State. The then DGP, Amod Kanth, who was sent back to the Centre, had given the go-ahead to the Mapusa police for filing the charge sheet. Two more BJP MLAs are under the police scanner during the President's rule. While Mr. Tanvade is also facing the charge of forgery in connection with the disqualification petition filed against Independent MLA Filipe Neri Rodrigues, the Mandrem MLA and BJP spokesperson, Laximikant Parsekar, is facing the charge of assaulting a scribe of a Konkani daily. Mr. Parrikar told reporters here today that the police would have to face serious consequences if they went ahead with the forgery case, as the matter was being dealt with by the Speaker's office. http://www.hindu.com/2005/03/31/stories/2005033103651300.htm
[Goanet]NEWS-BUSINESS: Goa Carbon to merge Paradeep Carbon with self
Goa Carbon to merge Paradeep Carbon with self http://indiainfoline.com/news/news.asp?dat=56321 The Board of Directors of Goa Carbon Ltd., a part of the Dempo Group, and the second largest manufacturer of Calcined Petroleum Coke (CPC) in the country, at its meeting held on March 26, decided to merge Paradeep Carbons Ltd. (100% subsidiary) with itself, subject to the requisite approvals. Goa Carbon is back in the black after a spell of losses in the previous three quarters. There were quite a few factors that affected the Company's performance all this while, said Goa Carbon. Most notably among them was a steep increase in FOB price and ocean freight of raw petroleum coke - the main raw material for CPC, it added. Goa Carbon reported a net profit of Rs16.21mn for the third quarter of the current fiscal year compared to a loss of Rs1.47mn in the corresponding quarter of the previous financial year. At Rs200.94mn, sales were 32.05% lower than Rs295.74mn recorded in the year-ago quarter. Meanwhile, Paradeep Carbon reported a small profit of Rs4.74mn in the third-quarter ended December 31, 2004 on sales of Rs261.5mn. But for the nine-month period up to December 31, 2004 it reported a loss of Rs35.61mn on sales of Rs566.4mn. Paradeep Carbon, however, managed to improve capacity utilisation at its plant, leading to better efficiencies, said Goa Carbon. Orders - trial as well as concrete - also started to flow in and should reflect well on the financials in the future, it added. Commenting on the proposed merger, Shrinivas Dempo, Executive Chairman, Goa Carbon, struck an optimistic note: "During 2003-04, we consolidated our position in the CPC industry. Our well-timed acquisitions helped us meet growing demand. As Paradeep Carbon's performance has stabilised, we feel that it is the right time for the merger. It will help consolidate our operations further and achieve better economies of scale. We are now looking forward to raising capacities further at all the three locations and become the largest player in the CPC business in India." With the business looking up once again, the Company Goa Carbon intends to modernise its three plants and expand the capacity at the Paradeep Carbon facility to provide products of better quality at a lower cost. The modernisation will also help in making the operations more efficient, thus lowering the cost of the final product, and making the Company more competitive in the market - both local as well as global, said Goa Carbon. The quality of Goa Carbon's and Paradeep Carbon's products has been well accepted by end users both in India and overseas. Some of the domestic customers include NALCO, Hindalco, INDAL, MALCO, BALCO, etc. Apart from French aluminium major Pechiney, with whom the Company has a long-term supply agreement, Goa Carbon exports CPC to countries like Australia, Egypt, Dubai, Kuwait, Iran, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, South Africa, Russia, Wales and England.
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WHAT'S IN TODAY'S ISSUE: Battling it out in the Congress. Will the police
take action over Fontainhas? Sewerage, an Internet course for elders, and
tiatr stage's Felcy on FM radio. Obituaries, sports, environmental concerns,
disability issues, Bahia's links with Goa, book reviews and links... and
much more. Today, a special bumper issue!
ON THURSDAY, Goa's capital was abuzz with the information
that the Governor had ordered the reopening of the Mala
vandalism case, with 'confirmation' pouring in from one
informed source after the other. However Director General
of Police DGP UK Katna was non-committal. (GT)
CHURCHILL GUNS FOR LUIZNHO'S HEAD: The South Goa MP
demanded the immediate removal of the GPCC president
Luizinho Faleiro from the post to save the Congress
party from destruction. The ongoing tug-of-war
continued for the third day. Churchill has lambasted
the party leadership for not making a Hindu the
South zilla parishad chairperson when they decided to
go back on the lots system. When newsmen drew his attention
that Joe's group took the support of three BJP members,
Churchill said: "Rosario has been my personal friend,
while Suvarna had supported me during the 1996
Lok Sabha polls."
o Sewerage threatens to swamp Margao. The Margao Civic body has
thrown up its hands in despair, saying it can neither plug
hundreds of soak-pits from overflowing nor stop sewage effluents
from flowing into neighbourhood Navelim. (H)
o Panaji's medicine is Curca's poison. Dumping ground for
TB, jaundice and malaria. The bin-free city Panaji may be
free from overflowing garbage, but villagers of Curca, the
dumping site of the garbage collected from the city, are
plagued by enormous problems due to unplanned garbage disposal. (GT)
o Cashing in on your water problems? Pentair Water is offering free
water tests, under the slogan 'Do you realise what kind of water
you drink at home? Call 9822 120978 for a free water test.
o Seven-member panel to probe River Princess, Crosschem case. (GT)
o SSC exams began into. Some 21,336 students enrolled in Std IX during
the last academic year, but only 15,714 are appearing for their SSC.(NT)
o Goa to implement value added tax from today. (NT)
BASIC INTERNET COURSE: St Xavier's College will conduct a
three-day course on 'Basic Internet' and 'Mobile Operations'
for parents from April 5 to 7 from 9 to 11 am. It has
been noticed that parents are completely unaware about the
topic and, consequently, remain in the dark about the
activities of their children. Phone 226 2356 or email
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
STAR OF THE MONTH sponsored by Fundacao Oriente will
feature well-known Konkani tiatr personality Felcy
on 105.4 FM Rainbow on Monday, April 4 from 9 to 10 pm.
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DEATHS & OBITUARIES
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CURCHOREM-CARIAMOTTI: Domnic Fernandes, prop United Service Centre BPCL
Dealer, Domson Earthmovers, b 1939. Son of late Jose/late Inacina, husband
of Archengele (ex-teacher of Guardian Angel Curchorem), father/in-law of
Doreen/Cypriano (United Western Bank), Aldrin/Valancia, Maria
Densil/Clifford (Kuwait), brother/in-law of Eugenio/Rosy, Candolin/Piedade,
Cajetan/Dolly, son-in-law of late Joseph/Piedade, brother-in-law of
Celestine/Pio, Catherine/Ludovic, Peter (EE, Electricity Department)/late
Regina, Domnic (ex-minister)/Luiza (Guardian Angel High School),
Francis/Lydia (Canada), Flory/Mariano, Julie/Vincente (Abu Dhabi), granddad
of Alrich, Judill & Cleon. Funeral April 1 at 3.30 pm for Guardian Angel.
MACASANA-POVACAO: Josefina Gonsalves, b 1944. Wife of late Antonio Joao
Gonsalves, mother/in-law of Joanita/Jose
[Goanet]environment issues in Goa
== Hi Guys This is just a small email to inform you that I will be appearing on National Television (DD 1) on Sunday the 3rd of April at 11.30 am. This is of course provided the cricket match doesnt disturb the timing. The show is called Bhoomi. Director; Sachin. This episode will cover a few environment issues in Goa. My part is about the snake rescue I do in Goa. The full filming of the snake call (staged; catching a cobra at my neighbors house), plus a couple of interviews may be shown. Should be good! The entire filming team Director; Sachin, Assistant D; Sharmista, Camera; Raghu and the others were great fun to work with. Best Wishes Rahul Alvares ==
[Goanet]Proforma Request, Usual Response
In today's HERALD there was a big story titled "Give priority to Pernem's development, Jamir tells officials". Buried in it was this report:
Re: [Goanet]Of Moustaches and Goan Men
Cecil: - In the recent past (50 years) has there been a shift from mustached to clean shaven? Lino: I have a clean shave after 50. I feel lighter, faster and more streamlined. I have been told that the clean-shaven look is smarter and neater. 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]FRIDAY BALCAO:Right to Health Care in the context of Goa
-- Welcome to the FRIDAY BALCAO Read the Balcao Synopsis on the website http://www.goadesc.org/balcao/ -- Dear Cybergaokars on GoaNet, We continue with FRIDAY BALCAO on 8th April from 4pm. to 6pm. at Goa Desc Resource Centre No. 11, Liberty Apartments, Feira Alta, Mapusa Goa Ph. 2252660 TOPIC:Right to Health Care in the context of Goa SPEAKER: Open Discussion We invite you to express your viewpoint by attending the Friday Balcao event but if you cannot attend, then please send your views and action plan suggestions by post to FRIDAY BALCAO Post Box 78, Mapusa 403 507 or by email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] best wishes, Roland Martins - Don't miss out on the discussion. Get the BALCAO Synopsis monthly for Rs.100/- Information is power, Share it equitably. Lets make things happen in Goa !! -- The FRIDAY BALCAO BOOKLET is available for RS.70/- only Buy your personal copy and gift one to your relatives, neighbours and friends. The information handbook that is a must in every Goan home. -- === GOA DESC RESOURCE CENTRE Documentation + Education + Solidarity 11 Liberty Apts., Feira Alta, Mapusa, Goa 403 507 Tel: 2252660 mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] website: www.goadesc.org -- Working On Issues Of Development & Democracy ===
[Goanet]WATERNEWS:Groundwater in rural Goa contaminated
- Documented by Goa Desc Resource Centre Ph:2252660 Website: www.goadesc.org Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Press Clippings on the web: http://www.goadesc.org/mem/ --- --- Groundwater in rural Goa contaminated: study A recent report of the public works department on water and sanitation scenario in the state has revealed that the groundwater in rural areas as well as coastal belt is highly contaminated with bacteria and metallic elements like cadmium. The report attributed the water contamination to the apathy of the general public towards obtaining sewerage connections. The report, quoting a couple of surveys, said that a study carried out around the coastal belt in Bardez taluka in the year 2000, with a sample of 12 open drinking water wells, showed that the presence of the coliform bacilli bacteria largely responsible for gastroenteric diseases in the water ranged from 64 to more than 1600 MNP per 100 ml of water. The allowable limit of this bacteria in the drinking water is 10 MNP per 100 ml of water. The same study disclosed the presence of the metallic element, cadmium in the well water ranging from 0.33 ppm to 0.46 ppm. The upper limit for this type of contamination is 0.05 ppm. Apart from these observations, the study also maintained that 30 per cent of the tested water samples have showed high nitrate content. Another study undertaken in the same area during the year 2001, showed the E-Coli level of more than 1,800 cfu per ml of water, in most of the groundwater samples. The second study, further extended to South Goa coastal belt, also made similar observations in the areas like Colva, Benaulim, Cavelossim and Betul. The PWD has now proposed to set up additional water testing laboratories in the state to maintain the quality of treated water. Apathy of the general public towards sewerage system network in the state has been responsible for pollution of drinking water in few of the areas, the report has observed. The public health engineering wing of the department is of the opinion that an amendment should be carried out in the Public Health Act for making it mandatory to everyone to obtain sewerage connection. The PHE is also contemplating imposition of environmental tax on those who do not obtain this connection. The PWD will shortly undertake a project of replacing the existing water meters of industrial and commercial concerns around the state with quality water meters. The industrial and commercial concerns have contributed in a big way to the Rs 54.35-crore revenue of the department during the year 2003-2004. The state government had reduced the water tariffs for these concerns two years back, from Rs 30 to Rs 20 per unit, in spite of facing financial crunch in the sector. A recent survey carried out by the department has pointed out that the commercial concerns have access to 4,449 connections, while the industrial ones are provided with 241 connections. Out of these, nearly 16 per cent are water meters numbering 716 are non-functional in commercial concerns as compared to 26 per cent water meters numbering 62 which are non-working in the industrial sector, the survey observed. The PWD authorities have also issued a directive for monthly inspection of domestic water meters to identify non-functional meters under this category. Presently, there are around 1,67,711 domestic connections with water meters, out of which 28,504 that is around 17 per cent are found to be in non-working condition. - THE NAVHIND TIMES 29 /03/05 page 1 - --- GOA CIVIC AND CONSUMER ACTION NETWORK --- an initiative of GOA DESC RESOURCE CENTRE to promote civic and consumer rights in Goa --- GOACAN Post Box 78 Mapusa, Goa 403 507 Tel: 2252660 mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] website: www.goacan.org ---
[Goanet]Re: Outside the group
I personally would agree with the view that when it comes to marriage, Indians in general (and this includes all castes and creeds) are among the most prejudiced of all people. Even using the examples Fred gives (Gujrati with Punjabi etc.), there are very few people who marry outside their own group, usually their own little sub-caste. To some extent, the view that, if blacks were affluent etc. people would be willing, is true, but forget about queuing up. Most feel that their own little sub-caste is superior to all, and will not consider marrying outside it. > > >I have asked this question before. > >How many Goans are married to Negroes/Blacks? > >As compared to Goans married to Caucasians or Mongoloids? > >(I hope I'm using the correct racial terms- but you know what I mean) > >Does say something about our prejudices doesn't it? > >Cecil > > Of course, who says we Goans don't have a racist tinge to our > attitudes? > > On the other hand, if Blacks (negroes is pejorative in many parts of > the > planet) were very affluent, and defined what beauty meant, I guess a > lot > of us would be queueing up for matrimonial alliances ;-) > > FN -- Question everything - Karl Marx
[Goanet]Konkani Kovita: ABRILACHE 1ler EKA VORSA
Konkani Kovita: ABRILACHE 1ler EKA VORSA Easterachea Dansak BPS Clubachea Mattvant Tuka Anvem Poilelem Sundor Tum Diso Sobit Azurl Makxi Tum Neslelem Kednaim Kai Gopant Tuka Gheun Nachonk Maka Dislelem. Chris Perrychem Band Vaztalem Amchea Sezreak Assa Piso Lorna Kantar Kortalem Tuje Lagim Nachtana Anvuim Piso Zalom Kiss Tuzo Gheunk Distalem Kedna To Dis Etolo Kantar Vaztanam Kalliz Mhojem Rodtalem. Kainch Uloinastanam Kodsorlem Phone Number Diunk Passun Tum Visorlem Vasco Tuzo Ganv Anik Melody Tujem Nanv Itlench Tuvem Sanglelem Abrilache 1ler Mazzorddechea Railway Stationar Meutelem Mhunon Promise Kelelem. Soglli Rat Nid Podonk Nam Sokallim Utton Marun Ailom Danv Sokallchim 7 Tim Sanjechim 7 Horam Vasco Tan Etele Gaddient Tuji Vatt Pollet Raulom Aum Visronk Nam Aiz Passun ABRILACHE 1LER EKA VORSA April Fool Xinkoilolem Tuvem Lisanv. Boroupi/Written by: Cajetan Godinho soccer legend at Soor Grounds, Kuwait [EMAIL PROTECTED] (His most viewed Konkani poem on http://www.goa-world.com/ archived at http://www.goa-world.com/goa/tiatr/cajetansartwork.htm This poem "Noman Konkani Palkachea Razamchea Razank" (A tribute to the Kings of Kings of the Konkani Stage) has also been published in "The Goan Review" publication of March/April 2005 as well as on The Goan Forum and Internet media). Pick of the Week: http://www.funpunch.com/ Micheal D'Silva all set to present "NOORA" in Kuwait on 8th April 2005 (Friday) http://groups.yahoo.com/group/gulf-goans/message/5552 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/gulf-goans/message/5533 Expressions - The Flower Shop (Goa) Greet your loved ones in Goa. Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Everybody's recommendation, for everyone's ExpressionS) Upcoming Events in Kuwait: AVC presents Red & Black Nite 7 April Faker Eldin Palace UFC presents Konkani Drama "Noora" 8 April Hawalli AC Hall GWS presents May Ball 2005 12 May Safir Palace Hotel Pick of the day: http://www.mangalorean.com Thomas Stephens Konkani Kendr http://www.tskk.org/ The Goan Forum http://www.colaco.net/ Gulf-Goans e-Newsletter http://www.goa-world.com/ Upcoming Events in Kuwait: AVC presents Red & Black Nite 7 April Faker Eldin Palace UFC presents Konkani Drama "Noora" 8 April Hawalli AC Hall GWS presents May Ball 2005 12 May Safir Palace Hotel Pick of the day: http://www.mangalorean.com Thomas Stephens Konkani Kendr http://www.tskk.org/ The Goan Forum http://www.colaco.net/ Gulf-Goans e-Newsletter http://www.goa-world.com/ __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: [Goanet]Once a Decade, SFX.
--- Jorge/Livia de Abreu Noronha <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > «During his second trip to east Asia in 1552 he fell > sick and > died at the age of 46 while waiting for the boat to > take him to > mainland China. Months after the body was buried in > the Mollucas > Islands, where the saint died, local Christians > found the body > incorrupt and shipped it secretly to Goa». > > Mollucas islands are an archipelago that is now part > of Indonesia. It was > not there that Francis Xavier died and was buried, > but in the Sancian > island, off the coast of China. And it is not true > that his incorrupt body > was shipped "secretly" to Goa. When unearthed at > Sancian, the body was > shipped to Malacca (in present-day Malaysia), later > on unearthed again and > shipped - openly, not secretly - to Goa where it > reached and was > triumphantly received in 1554. > > Jorge Thank you Jorge, for pointing this out. Shades of the "revisionists" again? Is Anto Akkara implying that the Christians behaved clandestinely, or was it a genuine misunderstanding of the events? Just asking... Gabriel de Figueiredo. Melbourne - Australia. P.S. His corpse was interred on Sunday, being laid after the Chinese fashion, in a large chest, which was filled up with unslacked lime, to the end that the flesh being consumed, the bones might be carried to Goa. On the 7th of February, in 1553, the grave was opened to see if the flesh was consumed; but the lime being taken off the face, it was found ruddy and fresh ... The sacred remains were carried into the ship and brought to Malacca on the 22nd of March, where it was received with great honour. ... was translated to Goa, where it was received and placed in the church in the college of St. Paul on the 15th of March, in 1554. Find local movie times and trailers on Yahoo! Movies. http://au.movies.yahoo.com
[Goanet]New TIATR by Cyber Goans
TIATRGoenkarancho TIATR The Universal Goan Community Presents In Association with GoaNet Readers An Award Winning Drama. An astonishing un-wanted stories, irresistible English-Konkani comedy by world famous Cecil Pinto and Lino Dourado together for the first time on cyber stage. The other Global Goan cast will mesmerize the cyber audience with their dazzling 'delete button' performance and Non-stop sensible kantaram (in the format of Ladain) by: 1) Rene Barreto Goenkamrancho Ekvott(World Goa Day) 2) Aires Rodrigues - Madrink Konnem Domki Dhili? 3) Sanny Vaz Tumi Mhaka Nakat 4) Anthony Veronica Fernandes - Mhojem Aikonant te Ximbre 5) Albertina Almeida Bailancho Saad 6) Thomas Philip & Nasci Caldeira (Duo) Daborlim Airport Suddorta? 7) Nagesh Bhatcar Goemchem Politik Vitaita 8) Maria Rodrigues Aires, Padrimcher Zollta Kiteak? 9) Vincent Andrade Goeant Ugtem Sex 10) AlmeidaG(ji) Parrikaracho Sorkar Boro Aslo 11) Julio Cardozo Soor Groundar Football Tournament 12) Augusto & Gracy Morais (Duet) Bhurgim Amchi Gireskai 13) Seb dc - Cip & Eddie Fernandes- (Trio) Xenamchea Ghorant Ravpi Purvoz 14) JoeGoaUk Kazar Zatam Soirik Korat 15) Eustaquio Santimano NFL Goemcho Don Ttimi Bhair Poddttat 16) Mario Goveia-Avelino DSouza-Jerry Fernandes (Trio)- Castank Lagon GoaNetar Konfuzaum Naka 17) Domnic Fernandes Uzvaddan Chint Kallokant Visor 18) Vincente Fernandes - Zolm Disachim Porbim 19) Fausto D'Costa-Mungllukar Konknni Unch Dovortat, Goenkar Nidat!! and much more..Ainko ieo..ainko ieo Introducing: Anisa Fernandes, Afra Dias, Viveca, Venita Dias, Wilma Menezes, Iona Gomes Production Controller: Fred Noronha Editing: Bosco DMello Lyrics: Basilio Magno Music Director: Jazz Goa Back Stage Score: Invisible LRNB (Lipon Ravpi Netar Borovpi) Publicity: Goanet News Service Stage Setting: St. Xaviers Arts, Sc. & Com. Mapuca Main Sponsor: Herman Carneiro Supported by: Dr. Jose Colaço, Marlon Menezes, George Pinto, Toetonio R de Souza, Alfred de Tavares, Gilbert Lawrence, Gabe Menezes Scroll Down to see T I A T R A C H E M N A N V ABRILACHI POILI TARIK D I R E C T E D by LAPITT http://www.goa-world.net/poems http://www.goa-world.net/poems/lino __ Do you Yahoo!? Make Yahoo! your home page http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs
