[Goanet]Dabolim visted from Macau
It is believed that flights from Macau (in the pipeline) may make a stop over at Dabolim (occupied by bharat troops) on the way to Porto. The stop in Dabolim is supposed to be a technical stop. I hope the bharat troops will have better sense and get out from this civilian airport. If not I hope many Goans overseas and in Goa will call for the end of bharat occupation of this utility. B. Colaco Send instant messages to your online friends http://uk.messenger.yahoo.com
[Goanet]English Admission - from Goa Today
Tongue-in-Cheek by Cecil Pinto Two weeks back I read about some parents who camped overnight in a queue on the streets of Margao just to get school Admission Forms for their wards. Mind you these were just forms to be filled out with no guarantee that the child would actually get admission into the English Medium school. What is it with people? Sure people line up overnight for limited tickets to a Rock Concert or to buy the latest Harry Potter book. But these are young people with raging hormones and equally hormonal friends to impress. I would imagine parents of school going children would be a bit more mature - and bribe the school clerk to slip them an Admission Form on the sly. But seriously what is it that drives parents to go to such limits just to get into an English medium primary school? Who is looking after their children while they're camping on pavements? Who is going to buy the milk, and bread and make tea in the morning? Or are they the type of people who eat sliced bread instead of fresh bread from the poder? They probably also use powdered milk and drink stale tea from a thermos flask hours later instead of brewing it fresh. Some people! "I will do 104% for my child's education" is what one father told me. "How can you spend more than you have?", was my practical question. "I have a credit card!". "Oh!". This is the same father whose other daughter is in the 5th standard. "I want her to do computers", he tells me. "You want her to study computer programming? Or you want her to learn the hardware? Or...". "Anything. You don't understand. Everything is computers now. It is the in thing. I want her to do computers". I saw the futility in explaining to him that computers were tools at most. I wonder whether some generations back there were parents who said "I want my son to study typewriters. It's the in thing." I ran into my friend Pascoal (obviously I am changing names to hide some identities). We had attended morchas, shouted slogans and blockaded roads together during the Konkani agitation nearly twenty years back. Pascoal had since done well for himself with a bank officer wife and a well paying job in Dubai. He lives in Marcel and was in Panjim, having taken extraordinary leave to get admission for his son in an English medium school. "But why all the way to Panjim? You have a school in Marcel and so many in the neighbouring areas." Pascoal spoke in Konkani, "Arre, they are all Konkani medium. If my son studies there what will his future be?". "But it's only for four years at primary level!". "And then you know how difficult it is to get admission to an English medium after coming from a Konkani medium school?". "But we fought for Konkani. What's the point if we don't want our children to study in that language". "You try taking their lessons. You ever heard of ganit". "Ganit?". "Yes that's what they call maths. My mother tongue is Konkani but I don't understand these text books. And Devnagri always frightened me anyway. Remember Prakash Sir failed me in Hindi in the 7th?". "So how you going to manage transportation form Marcel?". "I have purchased a car and hired a driver. Right now I'm getting my brother-in-law in Miramar to sign that he is my son's guardian. They're not giving admission to anyone living more than five kilometers from the school". "You're telling a blatant lie, which your child will have to keep up with his teachers and classmates in school, just to avoid four years of your own mother tongue? What ethics is your child going to grow up with?". Pascoal has not spoken to me since. "He bees very good in drawing", was what a mother of a little boy, who I met at a kiddies party, told me very proudly and loudly. I looked at the grubby little ruffian fighting with all the other kids and making a spectacle of himself and I prayed he was very, very good at drawing because he obviously didn't have a talent for anything else - specially not civil behavior. "If you catch one thousand five hundred a month then it bees only seventeen thousand for whole year". Wh? Catch? Then the literal translation struck me. Not just her English, this woman's maths was not up to scratch either. Maybe a little ganit would have done her good. "Deserve!", she called out to her son, who had just been given a nice blow by an even bigger bully. She turned back to me before I could slink away. "I doesn't care for the school. But he must be speaking good English like us", she said with a conspiratorial look, "Thank God we is convent educated and not like those ganvti non-Goans. They thinks they bees great just because they haves money." Midway through my grimace she spotted a fellow convent-educated friend and as she hailed her, "What men Lucy become big or what? Not talking and all...", I dashed off towards some old men for a rejuvenating dose of Konkani. With doting and ambitious parents willing to sell their properties and souls t
[Goanet]Goan Welfare Society (GWS) announces May Ball 2005
Goan Welfare Society (GWS) announces May Ball 2005 Year after year for the last decade and half, the much eagerly awaited "May Ball" event is the highlight of the three major programmes undertaken by the Goan Welfare Society (GWS), Kuwait. In this 15th anniversary year of the GWS, the day of the event is finalized for 12th May, 2005 at the elegant Safir Palace Hotel's "Mubarakiya Ballroom' with Kuwait's topmost music band, Stepping Stones, in attendance. Highlights: Crowning of May Queen. GWS endeavours to be on the forefront to organize major events keeping in mind the Goan traditional hospitality, cultural heritage and music. Ballroom dancing in Goa originated way back in 1830s and Goans have continued the spirit of showmanship and gracefulness of this art, which originated in Europe, ever since. Lots of prizes to be won including gold, airline tickets, gift vouchers, electronic items and surprise prizes sponsored by the top business houses. The event is supported for the past 8 years by Kuwait's favourite restaurant chain, Mughal Mahal. Dress code: Formal. Enjoy and feast on the sumptuous buffet arranged by the top chefs at the Safir Palace Hotel, Riggae, Kuwait. Await for more suprise announcements to be published shortly in your favourite Net forum and local English newspapers. For more details, please contact GWS Managing Committee members or email [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED] Gulf-Goans e-Newsletter http://www.goa-world.com/ The Goan Forum http://www.colaco.net/ "Maie mogan nomoskar, mozo noman. Maka khuxalkai bogta tumche sangata missachi bhett somorombunk." (I offer you my greetings of love. I am happy to partake in this eucharistic celebration with you) - Pope John Paul's introductory speech in Konkani during his visit to Goa in February 1986.
[Goanet]Nicknames of Brittos versus Aldona.
"I was reminiscing about Britto nicknames, and there is a lot of history here. I mean, who'd own up to pandu, zoddo, tantiyakar, rebec, somplo, doctor fart, gauns, datta, rajesh (khanna), bobby, dishticar, paddo and countless others? OK, don't send the hit-men. Look at us now, eh? Great hearing from you all." === In St. Brittos we had a few similar nick names. All were given after some incident. THAT incident was amusing and brings nostalogia. "Leitao" Who had done Segundo Grau in Portuguese and he passed out using "guddo" (influence) and had given a pigling (leital) to the examiners :) Not they bribe or get the paper out! "undir" He was small cunning and subtle. "Deonchar" (devil) he was always upto monkey tricks. "Philosoper" (a Moidekar who always argued). "Bankocho" (a type of fish) He would just inflate if touched or intimidated. "Pandu" (stupid). "Fotfotti" (motorcycle)- This guy would be chatting all the time "There were no scooters those days except one which Father Ferreira (portugese priest) used. So "fotfotti" was used to those who had mobikes "Portuguez" a student from Aldona who spoke Portuguese. "Paklo" a fair student. "Bombil" a thin student (dry bombay duck fish). "Bangdo" (mackrel) "Papodd" (papadum). "Fotkiro" (liar). "Chor" (he stole books and pencils including erasers) No offence meant just a reminisce of our alma mater and aldona. Xembuh
[Goanet]Salmona Spring: Open Update To Governor Of Goa - 5.
Tuesday, 12 April 2005. To, The Governor of Goa, Panaji. Goa. Your Excellency, Today we will just update you on what other Saligaokars around the world are saying about our Salmona Spring and the government's lethargy in saving it. Here are excerpts from one reaction: "If this area belongs to Saligao, & it has been since time immemorial, then it is in our interests to "preserve the forest area and environment" which was why the Dharna was held. "...the Spring lives & as such it should continue to live. At least those Saligaokars physically involved there (as opposed to the rest of us abroad) are really trying hard to keep what is there of the Spring & I applaud them but the fact remains & we should keep in sight - no development (whether concrete or tourism) on all fronts, just restore to original by clearing away the litter/debris & try to prevent the garbage (another issue) from the top of the hill polluting the area & the water of the Spring. "Next thought ... construction work, buildings, & what comes afterpeople, garbage etc. ... what a contradiction! On the one hand opposing (do I recall that it was 100 Saligaokars?) development of the area as a tourist spot, on the other- permitting construction work on land near the Spring. I recall Kevin saying that one building in that area will not make the birds at the fountain extinct ...but what of the precedent that it will create, and then there are bound to be others who would be emboldened to pursue one or more of their own even more ambitious projects,(& maybe permission is granted once again), inviting a vicious cycle which would then be difficult to contain. "Hence the Dharna & in same way the opposition of the area being developed into a tourist spot. Tourist/tourism draws up pictures of hordes of people with their litter flocking to the Spring, but we dont want that, we want only the original living things there, dont we? A bit difficult to envisage from the way things are unfolding over the last couple of months, I guess. "Isnt there a middle path then? It is all in the hands of our Saligaokars some of whom make up our Panchayat. For me, conservation, preservation mean "keep safe, keep from harm, retain, maintain, keep alive" - all this applies to what Saligaokars want vis-a-vis the Spring - it was there, it is there & it should be there hereafter - there is no room for acquisition, construction, development, etc. "Let the Spring alone - to be frequented by Saligaokars, young & old whether to drink the water or bathe in it or just to sit & watch nature & whatever inhabitants choose to live amongst leaves, trees without any concrete being introduced in the area." - Annette D'Souza. Pictures of the area some days ago are here: http://www.kodakgallery.com/I.jsp?c=psaix6r.x7lyx27&x=0&y=-tiofkq Now there is the first floor slab up and it looks even more hideous. When are you deciding to act, Your excellency? Your concern and determination to act decisively came across as genuine. So what or who is keeping you back? The local Saligao and global Goan community that is viewing the verbal and digital pictures of the slow murder of a unique heritage spot, is watching and waiting for you to act. The choice before you is clear: TEMPORARY INJUCNTION or PERMANENT REVOCATION OF THE CONSTRUCTION LICENCE, till the acquisition proceedings and investigations into the Saligao Panchayat's conduct are completed. We have a simple demand: ACT NOW - before the people decide to! More information at: http://salmonafountain.swiki.net Muriel & Mario. -- muriel & mario, 4/4 tabravaddo, opp. st. anne's chapel, saligao. bardez. goa. 403511. tel: 0832-278276 / 240 <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> '
[Goanet]Dear Netters
Dear Netters, The overall interests of Goa and of Ribandar in particular has always been very close to my heart. I am forever indebted to Ribandar for giving me birth and for my upbringing. Over the last twenty years I can candidly say I have always attempted to repay this debt. This has meant that I have had at times to make great personal sacrifices but I have no regrets. Whether it was the agitation of the 1970's for 50 per cent silently bore the mental and physical stress and above all the astronomical financial costs that any agitation takes. It was time to say enough is enough and to focus on the interests of my family and of my legal career. I therefore decided to temporarily move to New Delhi. It is time to do justice and give my focused attention to my wife Loretta, daughter Evita and to my professional career. All of these have suffered neglect due to my overburdened campaign and other commitments. The Ribandar Church molestation has cost me dearly. I took up the issue after being approached on behalf of the victim. As a lawyer and as a social activist I had the urge to fight for justice. It proved futile but should now be left to the wisdom of the law enforcement authorities, the Courts and the ultimate ruling of Our Almighty God. My stint in New Delhi will perhaps help me get into better form as I need to "charge my batteries" and regain my strength perhaps to serve you in a better way in the near foreseeable future. While in New Delhi my heart and soul will be forever in Goa and Ribandar in particular. The place I hope will be my eternal resting site. In peace or not, only time will tell. Friends, I know that I am now unable to attend to your day to day grievances as in the past but if I could be of any service please do not hesitate to e-mail me on :[EMAIL PROTECTED] Adv. Aires Rodrigues
[Goanet]Be the face of a world class hotel
April 07, 2005 What: The Taj Mahal Palace & Tower, Mumbai, invites applications for Front Office Executives. Selected candidates will undergo training at the Taj Mahal Palace & Tower. Are you qualified? The Taj Mahal Palace & Tower says: ~ You must be below 25 years of age. ~ You must be a graduate in any discipline or hold a degree/ diploma in Hotel Management & Catering Technology. ~ You can also apply if you are appearing for your final year examinations. ~ You must have a pleasing personality. ~ You must have effective communication skills and an excellent command over the English language. ~ Fluency in a foreign language will be considered an asset. How to apply ~ Please send your biodata affixed with a recent passport-sized photograph. OR ~ Please walk in for an interview. Time: 10 am to 12.30 pm Address The Manager - Human Resources Human Resources Department The Taj Mahal Palace & Tower Apollo Bunder Mumbai -- 400 001 ~ You could also e-mail your resume to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[Goanet]Major women's studies conference in Goa, May 3-6
XI National Conference of Women's Studies 3-6 May, 2005 Of the Indian Association for Women's Studies Organised by the Centre for Women's Studies, Goa University at International Centre, Dona Paula, Goa : http://www.iaws.org Theme: Citizenship, Sovereignty and Gender CONTACT DETAILS Shaila Desouza, Coordinator OR Prabhat Kumar, Conference Asst. C/o Centre for Women's Studies C/o Centre for Women's Studies Goa University Goa University Taleigao PlateauTaleigao Plateau Goa 403 206 Goa 403 206 E mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tel: 09822151040 Tel: 0832:3090723, 09822133146 The XI IAWS National Conference 2005, will host a series of plenaries and sub theme sessions. Plenary sessions have a panel of invited speakers who speak on specific themes related to the focus of the conference. Cultural events, theatre, plays, screening of documentaries films, exhibition and street sale of handicrafts are also a part of the programme. Sub Themes: Sub theme sessions are focused sessions in which participants to the conference present papers on a common theme related to the focus of the conference. The paper presenters are identified in advance by the sub theme Coordinator on the basis of abstracts submitted by them. The sub theme Coordinator introduces the topics followed by presentation by the participants. Generally of 6-hour duration, divided into 2-hour sessions, sub theme sessions run parallel to each other on three days. Participants interested in presenting papers in any of the 9 sub theme sessions in the Xth IAWS National Conference can obtain further information about the subthemes and other information about paper submission from the above contacts in Goa or the specific subtheme coordinators. The broad areas exploring the national and international dimensions of sovereignty and citizenship; global and national politics; culture, ideologies and issues of pluralism and diversity; dislocations, marginalisation and exclusions and so on through the following subthemes: Sub theme:1 Pluralism, Nationhood and Differential Citizenship: Contemporary Issues Sub-theme 2: Citizenship, Livelihoods, Work and Natural Resource Rights Sub-theme 3: Women in conflict and militarization Sub-theme 4: Citizenship and the Politics of Sexuality Sub-theme 5: Development Induced Displacement: Impact on Women Sub-theme 6: Migration, Displacement and Borders Sub-theme 7: Education and Citizenship Sub-theme 8: Impaired Citizenship and Forms of Exclusion (Ageing and disability) Sub-theme 9: Engendering Legal Education: Citizenship and Entitlements Contact Persons for Each Subtheme Sub theme:1 Pluralism, Nationhood and Differential Citizenship: Contemporary Issues Anupama Roy, Centre for Women~Rs Development Studies, Delhi [EMAIL PROTECTED] Nandini Manjrekar WSRC, M.S. University of Baroda, [EMAIL PROTECTED] Trupti Shah, Sahiyar Stree Sangathan, Baroda [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sub-theme 2: Citizenship, Livelihoods, Work and Natural Resource Rights Sumi Krishna , 103, Farah Court, 185, 5th Main Defence Colony, Indira Nagar, Bangalore 560038. Tel: 080-25200716; Mobile: (0) 9845545524 E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sub-theme 3: Women in conflict and militarization Ilina Sen., A 26 Surya Apartments, Katora Talab Raipur, Chhattisgarh. Phone : 0771 2422875. e mail sen_ilina @yahoo.com or [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sonia Jabbar([EMAIL PROTECTED]) Sub-theme 4: Citizenship and the Politics of Sexuality Nandita Gandhi, Akshara Women~Rs Resource Centre, 501 Neelambari, Gokhale Road, Dadar (W), Mumbai 400 028, Tel: 91-22-2361 0811 ® 91-22-2431 6082 (O) Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sub-theme 5: Development Induced Displacement: Impact on Women Urmimala Das, Women~Rs Studies Research Centre, Berhampur University, Berhampur ~V 760 007 Tel: 0680-2242262 ®, Mb. 09437261601, Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sub-theme 6: Migration, Displacement and Borders Urvashi Butalia, K,92 Hauz Khas Enclave, 1st Floor, New Delhi-110016, Tel:2864497/26521008/ 265147723, Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sub-theme 7: Education and Citizenship Dipti Bhog, Nirantar, Centre for Gender and Education, B-64, Sarvodaya Enclave , New Delhi ~V110017, Tel./Fax: 26966334, 26517726, E mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sub-theme 8: Impaired Citizenship and Forms of Exclusion (Ageing and disability) Prof. Asha Hans, School of Women~Rs Studies, Utkal University, Bhubaneshwar 757 004, Orissa, Tel. (Off) 0674-2587453, (Fax) 0674-2581850, (Res.) 0674- 2501716/2502136 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sub-theme 9: Engendering Legal Education: Citizenship and Entitlements Dr. Kamala Sankaran, Reader, Campus Law Centre, Faculty of Law, University of Delhi Delhi 110 007, Tel: +91 11 27667895, Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] The Gender and Law Association (GALA). GALA http://www.american.edu/gender/wilp/gala There will workshops in this sub-theme 1. Women~Rs Issues in Citizenship and Entitlement Proposed
[Goanet]Salmona Spring - Saligaokar ani soglim ami
We appreciate the endeavouring task that M & M have put forth. We the expat Goans abroad are with you all the way. Uttat Saligaokar and the rest of Goans support this cause. Erin Brockovich - Julia Roberts her portrayal of the law assistant who takes on a polluting power company. Vasu (tumchea modlo) Send instant messages to your online friends http://uk.messenger.yahoo.com
[Goanet]Fransa shock East Bengal
Fransa shock East Bengal April 12, 2005 19:30 IST Fransa Pax rode on a late strike by Peter Rodrigues to upset defending champions East Bengal 1-0 in a ninth National Football League match in Kolkata on Tuesday. Rodrigues scored the winner from a Hardeep Saini pass in the 87th minute at the Salt Lake stadium. East Bengal, yet to recover from the 0-5 drubbing against Jordan club Al Faysali in the AFC Cup, fired on all cylinders, but their strikers let them down badly. The loss in the home match may cost East Bengal dearly as the Kolkata outfit is now within the reach of Goan clubs Dempo and Sporting Clube. East Bengal have 33 points and are placed behind Dempo, who top the table with 34 points. Sporting are placed third with 32 points after the 16th round. Fransa, on the other hand, improved their standing, taking their tally to 25 points from 16 outings. Fransa medio Saini played a stellar role and also paved the way for the winning goal, though it came against the run of the play. Later adjudged man of the match, Saini initiated a quick counter-attack, running down the middle, and fed Nigerian striker Joseph Ogor, who sent the ball inside the rival box for an unmarked Rodrigues. The midfielder made no mistake in slotting home past East Bengal custodian Rajat Ghosh Dastidar. -- Using Opera's revolutionary e-mail client: http://www.opera.com/mail/
[Goanet]The next Pope will be........
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/4437469.stm By Peter Gould BBC News, Rome If you think you know the identity of the next pope, Paddy Power is waiting for your call. The Irish bookmaker has risked the displeasure of the Vatican by inviting punters to have a flutter on the papal election. Punter bets on new choice for pope Paddy Power's gamble appears to be paying off Since the death of John Paul II, the money has been flooding in, with more than 5,000 bets taken so far. "The reaction has been amazing," says the Dublin-based bookie. "There has been a huge amount of publicity and this has turned into the biggest novelty bet we have ever offered. "That is not meant to be disrespectful. Novelty is just the term we use for non-sports betting." No bolt of lightning The largest bet so far is one of 1,500 euros ($1,930; £1,025), staked by a woman in Turin, on Cardinal Martini. He is a 78-year-old Italian, once regarded as a strong candidate, but now considered by most experts to be out of the running. He is currently quoted at 25-1, and if he is elected, she stands to win 40,000 euros. PADDY POWER'S CURRENT ODDS Cardinal Francis Arinze (Nigeria): 3-1 (fav) Cardinal Oscar Maradiaga (Honduras): 9-2 Cardinal Dionigi Tettamanzi (Italy): 9-2 Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger (Germany): 6-1 Cardinal Claudio Hummes (Brazil): 7-1 Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio (Argentina): 7-1 Cardinal Jaime Ortega (Cuba): 16-1 New pope's name Benedict 3-1 John Paul 7-2 John 5-1 Pius 6-1 Duration of conclave One day: 14-1 Two days: 7-4 Three days: evens The Catholic Church frowns on such speculation. Treating the papal succession like the 1420 horse race at Newmarket is to risk causing offence. But Paddy Power's gamble in offering odds on the outcome seems to have paid off. So far there has been no bolt of lightning from the heavens. "Some people might think it is in bad taste," he says. "But the fact is there is going to be another pope. People are talking about it, and so they should be able to bet on it." Although there have been a handful of large wagers, he says most punters are staking "30 to 50 quid" ($60-100) on the outcome. And they seem surprisingly well informed. Many have clearly been assessing the runners' form. "Over the past week, the newspapers have been reporting on all the different candidates, and I think that has affected the betting," says Mr Power. "But people are patriotic, and want to support their own cardinal. We had complaints from Croatia because their man wasn't quoted on our website." Favourites When the book was opened, Paddy Power took advice from religious correspondents in drawing up the odds. "We've now got a lady in the office who has done a lot of research, and she looks after the market," says Mr Power. Cardinal Claudio Hummes Could the papacy go to a Latin American like Cardinal Hummes? "And of course, the prices change depending on where the money is going. At the moment it seems wide open." In recent days, the odds on an Italian cardinal becoming pope have lengthened, while the prices for some candidates from the developing world have shortened. The clear favourite now is Cardinal Francis Arinze of Nigeria, a Vatican insider who could become the first African pope for 1,500 years. Current odds: 3-1. Equal second favourites are Cardinal Oscar Maradiaga of Honduras, and the Archbishop of Milan, Cardinal Dionigi Tettamanzi, both at 9-2. In the pack close behind are the late pope's adviser, German Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger (6-1), and two highly regarded Latin Americans. There is nothing wrong in priests having a bet, and you often see them at the races Paddy Power Cardinal Claudio Hummes of Brazil and Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio of Argentina are both quoted at 7-1. But who is betting on the papacy? The bookmaker cannot be sure, but some of the smart money may be coming from the clergy. "There is nothing wrong in priests having a bet, and you often see them at the races," says Paddy Power. No inside information Needless to say, none of the cardinals who feature in the betting would ever acknowledge that they have a chance of becoming pope. He who goes into the conclave a pope, comes out a cardinal Old Vatican saying Campaigning for the papacy is strictly forbidden. Most cardinals would be embarrassed even to be mentioned as a papal runner. When they go into conclave on 18 April, they will be cut off from the outside world, making it difficult for anyone to obtain inside information and pull off a betting coup. In the event of a candidate dying before the election, or being too ill to participate, Paddy Power says money will be refunded without deductions. "It is the Christian thing to do," says Mr Power, who is planning to travel to Rome to keep an eye on the race. The person with the most to lose is probably the unfortunate cardinal tipped to be pope. This is one race where being the favourite is a serious handicap. There is an ol
[Goanet]Wendell Rodricks' interview to be aired on 16th April
Goan designer Wendell Rodricks features in a special programme on ZooM TV to be aired this week. The shown named "Just Pooja" has model and TV host Pooja Bedi interviewing Wendell Rodricks on the aspects of homosexuality and society's reaction to the same. The aim of the programme is to get the Indian Government to amend Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code. This law introduced by the British pertains to all individuals who indulge in any sex that is considered "against the laws of nature". Hence even a heterosexual couple indulging in oral or anal sex is liable for upto 10 years imprisonment. Strangely the British who introduced the law in colonial India have amended their own laws in the UK, making consensual sex between adults legal. The "Just Pooja" show with Wendell Rodricks as the main guests also invites the Law on the show. Commissioner of Police, Nasik, Himanshu Roy joins Wendell Rodricks to give his views on Section 377. In the programme gay persons speak openly about how this Section is used to blackmail gays and how certain policemen are also involved in extorting money from the general public in the name of this law. During the show an opinion poll will be taken to decide the fate of Section 377. Wendell is Goa's most well known fashion designer of international repute and is also a columnist and a researcher. The show airs at 10 p.m. on 16th April on ZooM Television. The new "Just Pooja" show is merely three episodes old and is causing a sensation for its choice of controversial social topics. Salman Khan spoke on "Surviving Scandal", Farhan Akhtar on "Divorces" and Sania Mirza on "Too much Publicity Too Soon". Say Neerja Shah and Milind Soman, producers of the show "The Wendell Rodricks is undoubtedly the best so far. It is sure to cause a furor. Section 377 is not only demeaning to gays but also makes women who indulge in sex (such as oral sex) into criminals. This law must be amended to target paedophiles.not the public at large !". =
[Goanet]SC notice to Govt. of India on reservation to Christian Dalits
SC notice to Govt of India on reservation to Christian Dalits Activists Call for nation-wide prayers, advocacy campaigns The Bombay Catholic Sabha [BCS] and the All India Catholic Union [AICU] have welcomed the Supreme Court notice to the Government of India on extending Scheduled Caste privileges to Christians of Dalit origin according to Mr. Dolphy D'Souza President of BCS and the vice president of AICU. Dr John Dayal, National President of the AICU called for nation wide prayers and advocacy programmes to raise public consciousness on the issue by the time the Supreme Court starts regular hearings in the case in August this year. On the anvil are a series of civil society public hearings in Trivandrum, Andhra and Tamil Nadu to document discrimination faced by Christian converts from the former untouchable castes and their continuing victimization in society. The All India Catholic Union, the Bombay Catholic Sabha and other groups also plan a series of seminars, symposium and talks. Noted civil rights advocate Prashant Bhushan appeared before the court of the Chief justice of India today in the case filed by the Centre for Public Interest Litigation and Advocate Franklin Caesar of Trichi. According to the United New of India, the Supreme Court issued notice to the Centre on the PIL seeking directions for extending the benefit of reservation to scheduled castes embracing Christianity. Seeking the Centers response on the issue, a bench comprising Chief Justice R C Lahoti and Mr Justice G P Mathur posted the matter for hearing in August. "We will not go into the facts. We will only confine ourselves to the legal issues involved in the case," the Chief Justice observed, while issuing notice on the petition by Centre for Public Interest Litigation. Attorney General Milon K Banerjee told the court that the issue fell in the realm of powers of President of India. The benefit of reservation can be extended to dalit Christians only if the President issues a notification in this regard. (It was the Presidential order of 1950 which limited such affirmative action to Dalits professing Hinduism, alter amended to include Mazhabi Sikhs and neo Buddhists) On February 11, the Supreme Court had asked Mr Banerjee to give his views on the petition seeking provisions for retaining the status of backward converts for the purposes of reservations. This was preceded by senior Counsel Shanti Bhushan, appearing for the petitioners, drawing the attention of the court to parliamentary legislations extending the benefit of reservation to backward Hindus embracing Buddhism, Jainism and Sikhism. "How could the backwards embracing Christianity be denied the benefit of reservation?" he asked. Report by: Ancy Paladka 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
Re: [Goanet]Query about kokum 'sol kadi'
virgy59 wrote: Thanks a lot for your recipe but the one I'm talking about is the plain drunk after food in restaurants just kokum water with hing ,coriander,green chilly, onion all in the raw form nice to drink after food as a digestive or so served in small hotel I had while in Goa years ago. Many Thanks:Avid reader Dear Avid reader, Now I got it. For this you need fresh 'baimchem udok' (well water) Draw fresh water with earthen pot only and without keeping or touching the pot to the edge of the well pour half lit. water into a steel utensil and warm the water to boiling point on fire-wood. Add this ingredients and stir well. 10 Kokam pieces 2 green chili 2 teaspoon chopped coriander leaves 1 onion and some ing Salt to taste Warning: Do not use tap water >From LAPIT the new Chéf Bom appetite 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]The RSS Way :Ethel da Costa : Cecil Pinto
Thankyou Cecil and goanet for choosing to circulate the article by Ethel da Costa on the Rss Way. It indeed makes interesting reading about the tactics adopted by the RSS to infiltrate and influence various Organisations/Political Parties/ NGO"s/ Press, and other associations ,so as to influence,shade, attenuate,deflect,opposition to its VISION, which in any event ,if carried out, would result in the vivisection of ourIndian Nation. Memory takes me back to a meeting/seminar organised at the International Centre in Goa where Mr. Dumo, Vice- President( North) of the GOA SU-RAJ PARTY introduced me to Nagesh Karmali as an eminent,honest, straight-forward,freedom -fighter of Goa,whose thinking,posture and method was worth emulating.This was before the Mala incidents. Subsequently after the Mala incidents I was horrified to learn that a man who came across in the interaction as an intense, avuncular soul could really be harbouring such a burning desire to damage private/public property, and lead a gang of misguided folks in the vandalism at Mala. Speaks volumes about the ability of some people to masquerade in Sheep clothing. Quite a few such incidents and coincidences would come to my mind,(aa well as to the minds of other citizens) but till they can be cross-checked, verified and sized it would be best to accept discretion as the better part of valour. IN THESE TROUBLED TIMES IT WOULD BE PRUDENT TO CAREFULLY EVALUATE PEOPLE, IDEOLOGIES, AGENDAS, POSTURES & GOALS BEFORE DECIDING TO EXERCISE YOUR FRANCHISE AT THE POLLS. __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Small Business - Try our new resources site! http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/resources/
[Goanet]Gomantak Times: No swaying palms, just ore dust at MPT
GOMANTAK TIMES: According to Sources NO SWAYING PALMS; JUST ORE DUST AT MPT Mormugao Port Trust (MPT) officials got a dose of ore dust last week when the captain of a gleaming white luxury cruise liner told them in no uncertain terms that he would not be coming back. The captain, who called at the port with several dozen multi-millionaires onboard, was understandably upset when, first of all, he was forced to come alongside at an oil terminal. Secondly, the first impression all the CEOs, power brokers and millionaire retirees he had onboard was of mountains of dirty red iron ore and Vasco's slums in the backdrop. To make matters worse, on the second day of the ship's visit, a bulk carrier docked at a neighbouring berth and a thick cloud of ore dust was kicked up as it unloaded, turning the pristine white cruise liner a light shade of brown. The captain was overheard telling MPT officials, "Let me be honest with you. My passengers do not want to come back here unless you can promise us a clean berth. If we come back we will anchor mid-stream and take them ashore using tenders." When the flagship of the US Navy's Seventh Fleet was on a long visit to Mormugao, her crew had to cover the helicopter onboard to prevent the ore dust from entering its engines. This is not the first cruise ship captain to grumble and he defintely will not be the last. RHAMBA SHAMBA: AN X-RATED POLICE DRAMA According to very, very reliable police sources, a married Deputy superintendent of Police (DySP), whose sordid affair with a married Lady Police Constable (LPC) is the talk of the force, was caught during a police raid on alleged flesh trade centres in North Goa. The red-faced DySP and his ladylove were taken to the Mapusa police station where they were questioned. The LPC's husband, who is also a policeman, was also summoned and the matter was trashed out and hushed up. If our sources are to be believed, extra marital affairs are more common than solved crimes in Goa's beleaguered police department. And it is not limited to the lower ranks. Policemen talk in hushed tones about a senior IPS officer, now posted in Delhi, who used to get one-and-a-half-hour-long daily medical checks from a pretty lady doctor in his official cabin. Basic Instinction, Indecent Proposal and Unfaithful rolled in one? THEY DON'T NEED GOANS? A prominent five star hotel that has been in the news for all the wrong reasons, is now being accused of having a recruitment policy that discriminates against Goans. Owned by a Goan industrialist, sources say that the hotel's 'award-winning' human resources manager openly talks about not giving Goans jobs in the hotel because of their alleged "low standards and lack of commitment". Now this is surprising, because the hotel is part of an American chain that prides itself in its equal opportunities and community-based programmes. Sources allege that even Goans working at the hotel are systematically being victimized and forced to leave on trumped-up charges as the managers of respective departments promote natives of the states they belong to. By maintaining a largely non-Goan staff -- some estimate that Goans account for about three to five percent of the total staff -- the management has also succeeded in shooting down attempts to launch a staff union. Surprisngly, the hotel's suave owner is blissfully unaware of how his own people are being treated. HEY RAM, YEH AURAT NAHI HAI! A police sub-inspector (PSI) who picked up a good looking 'fe-male' at the Mandovi Bridge got more than he bargained for when he came to know that the 'wo-man' was actually just a transvestite! The story goes like this: the PSI, who is supposed to be protecting women and children, was riding home when he chanced on the transvestite dressed in revealing clothes. As the 'she-man' climbed onto his bike, he rode towards Porvorim, and, sources say, proceeded to a heavily wooded area opposite the Assembly complex. It was not very long later when the officer came running out of the woods with the transvestite chasing him demanding for money and throwing stones. The PSI made good his escape and the story, which was witnessed by members of the force, has been doing the rounds ever since. ATTENTION DEFICIT SYNDROME AND THE GOAN POLITICIAN When 'ex-chief minister' Manohar Parrikar inauguarated his Panaji campaign office last week, it raised a few eyebrows. According to sources, the same office has been used for the past several elections by Manoharbab, so what was the need for the 'inauguration' and the ensuing speech, which was widely reported in the media? Some attribute it to Manoharbab's version of Attention Deficit Syndrome (ADS). They feel that Manoharbab, who stole the limelight for the past few years, has started craving the attention he was so used to receiving. Any more opinions? WHAT'S COOKING, PARRIKAR? Nearly two-and-a-half months after the BJP government was toppled in the state, former chief minister Manohar Parrikar and his bete noir A
[Goanet]Goanet Reader -- Goa's water resources, what the WB didn't see (Dr Nandkumar Kamat)
GOA'S WATER RESOURCES: WHAT THE WORLD BANK TEAM HASN'T SEEN IN OUR STATE By Nandkumar Kamat [EMAIL PROTECTED] AS PER THE global weather prediction, this year would be the warmest in recorded history. River channels and wells would go dry and reservoir levels would fall drastically. On paper, Goa has a per capita freshwater availability of 1,645 litres per day. But it is difficult to get even 100 litres from the public supply. What is the contingency plan of the government? Perhaps it is expecting the World Bank consultants to provide the answers. The World Bank experts could have been taken to witness the dry bed of the Merces lake, rapidly getting converted into a garbage dump, or the Chimbel lake, the 'Kuzmoraychem tolem' or Bhatim lake, near Goa Velha, or the Bondvol lake of the Calapur communidade. The World Bank experts could have been provided with the location maps of the domestic sewage tanks or soak pits dug into the watersheds of Panaji's Altinho hillock, Nagali hills, Margao's Moti Dongor and the coastal areas of Sinquerim, Candolim and Calangute. The World Bank team could have also inspected thousands of leaking public water taps and how people liberally use the precious water for washing their vehicles or cattle. The Public Works Department (PWD) has admitted, without declaring any immediate plan of action, that it cannot account for 34 percent of the water which it supplies. This is a public revenue loss of Rs 25 crore (Rs 250 million) per year. Is there a water mafia which is stealing this water from the public supply? Or are there engineering faults in the supply network? The entire focus of the government in Goa is on the supply-side management of water resources. But what about demand-side management? What steps has the government taken to identify the wasteful use of potable water? To what extent has the government enforced the Groundwater Regulation Act? How many private traders and suppliers have been registered with the state groundwater officer? At Tivarem and Mashel, the farmers had to agitate recently to stop a private water contractor from Margao from using a dug-out well for the purpose of the water trade. Water traders in Taleigao and Saligao have already depleted the local groundwater table. The richest natural asset of Saligao, the Salmona spring, is under threat. Since 1963, water resources development issues have been discussed in Goa. but very few reports have paid attention to the traditional Goan systems of water resource management. Today, people who own good traditional wells also insist on public water supply. Excellent and well-maintained community wells in the villages have fallen into disuse after the government promoted public taps and free tap-water connections. The revenue authorities and the Directorate of Panchayats also did not focus on any consistent programme to make the villages self-reliant for their domestic water needs. Before the liberation of Goa, there were 105 natural springs. At present, we cannot spot more than 25. Springs indicate the richness of the aquifers. But the developmental activities destroyed the watersheds and fragmented the aquifers. What is the fate of the freshwater lakes of Goa? Very bleak; because their watersheds have not been declared as "no development zones". The Merces lake is targeted for a proposed township. The catchment area of Calapur's Bondvol lake would soon witness earth-moving machinery. The hillocks around the thousand-year-old Bhatim lake near Goa Velha have been bulldozed by quarry owners. Most of the freshwater lakes in Salcete are eutrophicated with huge carpets of aquatic weeds, such as Salvinia and Pitchia. What's the position of the first order and the second order streams which feed the run-off to our rivers? Wherever there is access from the road, hundreds of private mining trucks and goods carriers are taken directly to the bed of these streams for washing. All the heavy metal silt, oil, grease, paint from this activity then enters the water-bodies. The Goa State Pollution Control Board has resolved that monitoring such type of pollution is not their business. The state government has often said that it cannot do anything to stop the entry of mining trucks and goods vehicles in the bed of any stream, river or lake. People who use soaps and detergents in stream or river water for washing utensils or clothes are also heavily contributing to the irreparable damage of the water resources. The Anjunem dam releases water for irrigation. After irrigation, the run-off flows down to Sanquelim, carrying with it heavy amounts of agro-chemicals used by the farmers in the Anjunem dam's command area. The PWD then treats this run-off without checking for toxic residues, chlorinates and supplies it to Sanquelim and the other a
Re: [Goanet]Query about kokum 'sol kadi'
Thanks a lot for your recipe but the one I'm talking about is the plain drunk after food in restaurants just kokum water with hing ,coriander,green chilly ,onin all in the raw form nice to drink after food as a digestive or so served in small hotel I had while in Goa years ago. Many Thanks:Avid reader
[Goanet]Dom Martin's tribute to FN Souza
http://www.dommartin.cc/Literature/FNSouza%20May%2012,%202002.html F.N. SOUZA: The Myth, the Fury, and the Silence . . . by Dom Martin The risk of entering existence is that there is no coming out of it alive. Once enmeshed in existence, we find ourselves harnessed to the yoke of survival and plowing relentlessly through the fields of convention. Fear, diligence and piety keep us on course and orient us to conformity. Materialism, valor and the mythical, allow us to transgress and hopefully establish our place in time's hierarchy. Francis Newton Souza's myth began before he even took the first existential gulp of air. According to him, he was painting murals in his mother's womb. Interestingly enough, this feat was earlier eclipsed by Salvador Dali, who reputedly began the tradition of decorating the maternal cavern. Such foetal prowess certainly defies the natural, overlaps the supernatural, and leads the rest of us to seriously probe the anonymity of our own foetal endeavors! Born in the village of Saligao on April 12, 1924, Souza's coming was without any celestial signs or manifestations. The loss of his father at a tender age and a personal bout with smallpox, virtually obliterated the Catholic seal of faith he was imprinted with at the baptismal font. Disillusioned with the significance of Heaven versus the painful realities of the present, he vowed to go about life his own way. He was no longer going to wait in line for a piece of pie in the sky. Whatever it took, he was going to aspire for the whole pie, and that too, here and now! For Souza, reality was merely an infrastructure that could be broken down - and which one needed to hastily break down - in order to accommodate one's insurmountable needs and aspirations. In that context, he was a gun-toting maverick, gunning down customs and dogmas with his rhetorical brush and pen. At other times, he would transfigure himself into a bulldozer, leveling down friends, relatives, foes and anything else that stood between him and his next landmark. An avid reader, his mind became a sleepless foundry, churning information into thoughts, and thoughts into diatribes. He loathed the smug banality of the bourgeois, took pungent delight in exposing our vulnerable addiction to the hallucinogenic effects of faith and hypocrisy, but was quick to self-absolution when he caught himself snorting some of these very same banalities. From autographing lavatory walls to going communist and getting discharged from the party for being a misfit, Souza was not at all coy about giving his personal credo a public altar. The good, the bad or the perverse, he indulged in them, with uneasing candor. In his earlier years, he fervently believed in hunting with the pack. But when the opportunity would arise, he had no qualms about abandoning the pack and going solo for the prize. Dom Martin, 1980 by F.N. Souza His lust for life was entrenched in several failed marriages and the rearing of progeny he remained alienated from. His pursuit of fame took him through many alleys, crossroads and continents. He was widely acclaimed for his earlier works, both at home and abroad. In the end, as with other mortals, his waning brush was an unmatched weapon against death's staggering scythe. He died in Mumbai on March 28, 2002, in the very city where he first sowed the seeds of his creativity and over the years watched them bloom and spread, some becoming incorporated in the garden of Indian art. John Berger, a noted art critic said of Souza: "He straddles many traditions, but serves none." Max Sequiera -- an art collector and former manager of the Roopa art gallery (now the Taj art gallery) -- was even more concise in his summation of Souza: "A cartoonist in oil". Souza's historic 1963 art show at the Taj was put together by Max Sequiera. Gentleman, 1955 - by F.N. Souza However, unlike Picasso who spent his last years doodling, and Dali, who wound up signing blanks -- Souza in the end was "surrounded" by fakes . Word is hobnobbing around that the workshop for these fakes is situated in Goa! Perhaps, subdued by age or wisdom, Souza refrained from using the trademark of his fame and influence to send the Bin Ladins of the art world into exile and extinction! At an interview in Goa - two months prior to his passing - Souza remarked to journalist Fred Noronha that he "wasn't amused by the fakes". He went on to state that in one house, he encountered a roomful of "Souza fakes", and the gullible owner of the art works was very "proud" of them"! Fakes aside, one will never know if Souza ever acquired and devoured the illusive pie in the sky, or shared it with others. He chose to leave no glossy footage behind. I recall him being somewhat damningly critical of his peers and contemporaries, and particularly bitter in his assessment that recognition in his instance was afflicted with Alzheimer's disease since birth -- or that it wasn
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WHAT'S IN TODAY'S EZINE: Mango prices still beyond reach of the commonman.
Officials confident of Goa's water supply this summer. Reports from the
Milagres feast, and a special tribute to artist F N Souza on his birthday.
PRICEY MANGO STILL ELUDES COMMONMAN: It's mid-April
and the king of fruits, the mango, is still out of the
reach of the commonman. The most delicious and favoured
variety of the Mancurado mango is still being sold for
Rs 600 to 800 per dozen, when actually the price
should have dropped to Rs 150-200 per dozen by now,
a time when normally the peak season begins. Goa's
mango crop is limited due to the late flowering of
mango trees, writes journalist Bindya Chari. (Herald)
THE OFFICIAL VIEW: WATER SUPPLY GALORE Goa's Public Works
Department does not fear any water shortages this summer, as
the store of water is sufficient. However, water shortages
could arise due to power supply failures, which cause a
hindrance in pumping the required quantity of water,
officials said. (Herald)
o Choosing a new Pope: Cardinals begin countdown to conclave. (NT)
o Tonca sewerage plant to become operational from April 14. It will
be run on an experimental basis for 45 days initially. (NT)
o Two murders in three days: how effective are the Goa police? (GT)
o Nine students move high court over Common Entrance Test. (GT) The new
qualifying exam for professional colleges in the state is raking
up controversy, with politicians too fishing in troubled waters.
o 65-year-old Conceisco Dias is fighting to get an illegal meter
installed in her Vasco house by her estranged son removed
for the last two months. But the Electricity Department is making
her run from pillar to post. (GT)
o President's Rule is a sound flop at the Paradiso. Citizens and
journalists complaining about noise-pollution from the government-
owned restaurant turned nightclub and rave party venue, Paradiso
in Anjuna. (GT)
o Comunidade de Anjuna to hold extraordinary meet on third Sunday
after this notice to discuss allotment on lease (aforamento)
for residential houses by Vikrant P Malwankar of Chapora,
Mukund K Naik of Chapora, Pandhari D Agarwadekar of Chapora,
Shankar S Khandeparkar of Chapora, and Roque Monteiro of Guirim.(GT)
PHOTO COVERAGE: The fallout of IFFI works done in a jiffy.
Vehicle owners using the D B Bandodkar Marg have been
risking their lives as they face metallic bumps due to
hot mix wear-off. The exposed metal sheets were put up
to cover the drain channels on the stretch during the IFFI.
No remedial measures have been initiated so far over the
last few months. Will the authorities wake up and look
into the serious matter? (Photo Barnabe Sapeco, Gomantak Times)
PHOTO COVERAGE: Law makers turn law breakers. Police seen
issuing challans (fines) for various offences, as they cracked
the whip on vehicles with fancy number plates and
modifications in Goa. On the right, a traffic interceptor
parked right on the footpath in utter violation of parking laws.
(Photo in the Herald)
PHOTO COVERAGE: A young lady seen seen pouring oil on the
statue of Our Lady of Miracles, in a traditional gesture,
at the St Jerome's Church in Mapusa after the 6 am mass on
Monday. The parish celebrated its popular feast of
Milagr Saibinn with much pomp and fervour as done over the
centuries. Photo Joel D'Souza.
o Chain-snatching case at Agaciam. Girls of three minor girls were
snatched, as they were strolling in the St Lawrence feast fair.(GT)
o Anganwadi sangathan workers submit memo to Governor. (GT)
o All Goa Computer Teachers' Association want services regularised. (GT)
o Vegetarian Society to meet today at Youth Hostel Miramar. Rinea
Dourado will speak on Rekhi, a form of healing. (GT)
o Governor to lay stone for a village school playground at Goa Velha.(GT)
o NIO, Chowgule College sign MoU to encourage student-faculty interaction.
o Dr NPS Varde of the Goa Energy Development Agency at Saligao will
be the grievances officer at the state level. Phone 2407186 or 2407112.
o Just two papers are remaining for the SSC students. Maths II was better
compared to the bitter experience they had with Maths I. (GT)
[Goanet]AVC-KUWAIT RED&BLACK NITE- THE HEAT IS ON
AS THE EVENT DRAWS NEAR, AVC-KUWAIT RED & BLACK NITE IS HOTTING UP. ALL YOU YOUNG AND OLD ARE KINDLY REQUESTED TO GEAR UP FOR THE EVENT OF THE YEAR, PUT ON YOUR DANCING SHOES GET YOUR RED & BLACK CONCEPT TOGETHER AND BE SET TO SWAY TO THE MUSIC OF THE TOP TWO LEADING BANDS IN KUWAIT, NAMELY THE STEPPING STONES AND CITY LIMITS. IN ADDITION DJ MARLON WILL PROVIDE U WITH THE LATEST CREAM OF MUSIC TO YOUR LIKING. THE EVENT WHICH IS GOING TO BE HELD ON 14TH APRIL, 2005 AT THE FAKRAUDDIN PALACE-KUWAIT CITY WILL FEATURE A UNIQUE SET UP, AS THE PASSION FOR THE AVC-KUWAIT RED & BLACK QUEEN HEATS UP, ALL CONTESTANTS ARE REQUIRED TO BE PREPARED AND BE SET FOR THE BEST. THERE WILL BE PRIZES FOR THE WINNER (IN GOLD). IN ADDITION THERE WILL BE THE LUCKY ENTRANCE AND LOTS OF OTHER PRIZES AWAITING YOU. ALL YOU LOVELY FOLKS ARE KINDLY REQUESTED TO RESERVE YOUR GATE PASSES WELL IN ADVANCE TO AVOID LAST MINUTE DISAPPOINTMENTS. DAMIEN D'CRUZ (FOR AVC-MANAGEMENT)
[Goanet]Remembering FN Souza
Thanks to Bosco's remembrance of the date, and the work put in to remember a great Goan artist. I was following the work of Souza from a distance, since my college-days in the early 'eighties. An aerogramme from Goa resulted in him sending me some of his booklets, which was a great addition to my Goabooks shelf. Email provided an opportunity to try and write to him. Out of the blue, one day, I got a call on my mobile, telling me that Souza was in Goa, and that I could speak to him, if I wished. This turned out to be his last interview -- and one of the few -- done a couple of months before his death. Couldn't help asking him for an autograph, and he scribbled a few (treasured) words on a cheap 200-page Indian school notebook. That's the closest thing I'd come to owning a FN Souza signature -- but it sure is valuable to me! Remembering the man whom I met at the fag-end of his life. We in Goa surely need a road renamed after him, if we can have so many roads named after all the priorities of Lisbon or New Delhi and others ;-) FN FAKE SOUZA'S IN THE ART WORLD ARE CROWDING OUT THE REAL ONE... By Frederick Noronha PANJIM, Jan 29 -- Imitation may be the best form of flattery. But internationally-renowned artist F.N. Souza isn't amused by the fakes carrying his name that are invading the global art-lover's market. New York-based Souza, a Goan by origin who is considered by some to be the father of Indian modernism in the art world, told this correspondent in an exclusive interview: "There are a lot of forgeries of my paintings (doing the rounds)." Hardly flattering for an artist whose paintings have commanded high prices. Ranging from 'The Death of the Pope' that was sold for Rs 10,000 way back in 1963 and earned the headlines in 'The Times to India' ... to paintings which are sold for a million rupees or more today. Says he: "There are also a number of forgeries in Delhi and Bombay. I went to someone's house, and the whole room was full of fake Souza's. The owner was very proud of them too..." Souza (76), born in the then-sleepy Bardez village of Saligao and taking a break in Goa over the weekend, was an idol of the London art market of the 'sixties. Curator and manager of Souza's estate, Srimati Lal, says that since 1993 there has been a Souza show every year. In places like London, New York, Ohio, and in Indian metros like Delhi, Bombay Calcutta. She says on first meeting Souza in 1993 in New York, she "found a genius living a life of a genuine artist in complete isolation in a studio, and not pandering to any pantomime". Souza was one of the co-founders of the Progressive Artists' Group in the mid-forties. Some of its members went on to make it big. His colleagues included M.F.Husain, Ara, Gade, Bakre, Krishen Khanna, Gaitonde, Raza and Padamsee. "Most of them were struggling artists at the time. They were united by a common desire to rebel against the past. It was a genuine effort to discover the soul of Indian art, to really locate its contemporary character," the art critic Dnyaneshwar Nadkarni has commented. From Goa, Souza made it to the heart of Manhattan. And big time too But not without a struggle. His mother was widowed at a young age. She set up a modest tailoring establishment at Hira Building in Mumbai's Crawford Market. Souza never saw his father, and his sister died of meningitis in the early 1920s, a period which many old-time Goans recall as a time of plague and other killer-diseases here, leading to large-scale outmigration. "But my father didn't die of the plague. He died a natural death, in his sleep, at the age of 24," Souza recalls. He has recalled elsewhere that he "escaped illiteracy by a hair's breadth". Says Lal: "I saw Hira Building. It's an old and derelict place. Yet in this two-room flat, so many things happened. (Great Indian artists) Hussain, Ara and Raza were meeting there. That's where everything began (on the modern Indian art scene). Bombay really is a phenomenal city." "We had began to (talk about our plans) in 1947. Our first group show was in 1948. We got a good response, and the press gave big reviews," he recalls. Souza moved to England in 1949, and those were the days of ship travel. Souza, expelled earlier by the British principal of the J.J.School of Art in Mumbai prior to Independence, is known as a iconoclast, and was a member of the Communist Party. His view is that modern art is not just a Western import, but is arguably based on desi traditions too. "Look at Mohenjodaro. It can be considered as a source for modern art. Indian iconography, showing the human figure with four arms and multiple heads, could be treated as distortion and incongruity. In modern art too, one gets a lot of distortion," contends Lal. She adds: "Ours is a non-literal society, compared to Western societies which are very literal." While in Goa, he has been keeping busy producing a Goa portfolio. After spending three-and-half decades in his New York studio, Souza is well
Re: [Goanet]Re: Parrikar, others mourn Pope's death
Dear FN, Maybe Pope John Paul II was not aware of what happened in "tiny Goa" in the 16th century. If the next pope comes from Portugal, maybe an apology would be forthcoming. Be that as it may, here's an excerpt from Manohar Malgonkar's "Inside Goa": "The year 1560 was the golden jubilee of the beginning of Portuguese rule in India. Almost as though to mark the occasion with the bestowal of a special gift on the people of Goa, they brought in the Inquisition. "It was not a weapon against the remaining Hindus of Goa, as much as against the Goans who had already accepted Christianity. But of course, any Hindu who was discovered practicing the religious rites of his faith and thus indulging in "magic and witchcraft" came under its purview. "The priests had realized that there was still a good deal of stubborn resistance among the converts to their new faith. Many of them were not observing its rituals with sufficient punctilio, and a few were suspected of practicing their erstwhile faith in secret. These last were the repertidos who were now to be rooted out and burned alive. "The ceremony of burning these heretics was called the Auto da Fe, which means, an Act of Faith. The Viceroy who, with a stroke of his pen, had banned the practice of sati in Goa was powerless to stop these other burnings. Indeed the Viceroy, with his full court actually participated in these ceremonies, which were conducted with great fanfare and éclat. "It was quite true that many Christians in Goa had not been able to shake off the ingrained taboos of their earlier faith. But even for those who considered themselves fully committed to Christianity, it was not easy to grasp all the intricate formalism of its beliefs and divinities, because of the formidable language barrier that existed between themselves and their religious teachers. For one thing, the Portuguese, as the ruling race, had little interest in learning Konkani; indeed they had systematically burned all Konkani written works in case some of them contained "precepts and doctrines of idolatry". What was more, while some priests were no doubt men of learning, the rank and file of the priestly orders of Goa was made up of mercenaries who had joined up for the sake of the material advantages that the profession offered, especially in Goa. If, as Mr. T.B. Cunha tells us "every sailor who came to Goa preferred to be a monk", there could not be many among them who were so dedicated to their calling as to go to the trouble of learning a foreign language merely to be able to help out the converts, and indeed there may have been a few among them who did not even know their own language very well. And as to the Goans, even though Latin and Portuguese were taught in the schools that the Portuguese had opened, not many of them had attained sufficient mastery over this language, to be able to perceive the fundamentals behind the doctrines of Christianity. They expressed doubts, questions; they may even have, at least in private conversations, expressed disbelief. "These wholly natural uncertainties were now to be resolved by bludgeoning them into insensibility, by discipline and terror. The Inquisition was a tribunal, whose principal judge was sent from Portugal and bore the title of the 'The Grand Inquisitor'. In his own sphere he was not answerable to anyone in Goa. He and his two colleagues made their own rules, interpreted them and dealt out punishments. Their codified laws ran to over 230 folio pages, and their edicts, which sought to tell the people of Goa what they might or might not do, to over 5,000 words. They lived in a palace of which the people of Goa spoke in whispers as the Vodlem Gor, the Big House, where mysterious rites were practiced and from which screams could be often heard. Their procedures were conducted in secret and were smothered in mumbo-jumbo. Their logic was diabolically perverse and the tortures they devised could only have been the product of sick minds. On the evidence of the Archbishop of Evora, in Portugal: "If everywhere the Inquisition was an infamous court, the infamy, however base, however vile, however corrupt and determined by worldly interests, it was never more so than in Goa." "It went on for two hundred years, even though there was a short interruption. In that time, there can be no doubt that many more 'heretics' were burned alive than the number of Hindu widows saved from burning because of the banning of the practice of sati. Aside from this, there were thousands of others who were subjected to some of the most perversely sadistic tortures that the Inquisitors had devised. "The interruption came in 1774 when the Marquis of Pombal, one of the greatest liberals of his time, became the Prime Minister of Portugal and ordered its abolition. But it came right back, four years later when Pombal was ousted from power. It was finally closed on 16th June 1812, as a result, of strong British pressure and at the time when British troops were
[Goanet]The RSS way - by Ethel Da Costa
HEART 2 HEART - APRIL 10 (Herald) By Ethel Da Costa On a head roll at Mala Tut, tut, Naguesh Karmali. I simply can't figure out - having met and partaken of an informal discussion with you, where you came across as a sensible man - how you could endorse the violence committed on Mala with your rabid participation and justifications, and then (allegedly) accuse 'sections of the English Press' of inciting communal sentiments when they report the truth. For certain, with 12 years behind me, I don't see the divide between the English press and vernacular in the 'flavour' of their reporting. Of course, I understand the undercurrents of their loyalties. But for certain, I know the 'divide and rule' policy of political parties who use religion to flame cockeyed accusations and divide journalists through manipulation. For sure, you are aware of the infiltration of political moles into the Fourth Estate, to make sure the `divide' widens further into a blinding chasm. With all respect accorded to your experience, certainly you don't like the few brutal truths dug out of the RSS closet. Certainly you don't like the bitter pills that a few committed journalists are forcing you swallow with their pens. And for certain, neither do your colleagues like the fact that these truths will continue to surface, even if half the population of Goa continues to cower with their tail between their legs (cronies on political payrolls too struggling with all the strings attached to their profession). How easily some sell out! What was your motivation to endorse this blind desecration of your principles at Mala? You headed the mob. Was it so important changing a few nameplates in the manner that you did, to turn back the pages of history? Freedom fighters are motivated by idealism, for a better future. Some have laid down their lives to uphold the collective vision. T B Cunha, Francisco Luis Gomes, Menezes Braganza, Laximan Sardessai, Jaisinghrao Rane and so many more illustrious sons of Goa, history salutes and bears testimony to their visionary deeds. Leaders set benchmarks through good example and direction. They are remembered for their acts of humanity, courage and wisdom under great strife. Leaders do not tear down, break, violate, abuse with gestures of violence, cowardice, intimidation and blood. If for anything, it was your mob fanning communal sentiments with an ideology that has no place in modern India. Or Goa. So, why did you falter? What were you hoping to set right that history couldn't change? Murder can be conquered through compassion, not with more death, more blood, more war cries. Surely, you should have known this? While the police and the CCP authorities, then sitting tight on their seats, also cowered with their tail between their legs (shame on these blokes), where was the alternate Goa laying in wait to take stock of her conscience? They were behind closed doors, protecting their own agendas. Of course, I hear a few voices now, but what about all those back benchers making the required social noises to show they are 'part of the gang' at five-star do's, but secretly selling Goa for their own selfish gains? Why have their lost their tongues (but how they wag when they gossip) along with their principles, after making sure their banks are secured making all the monies off Goa's heritage. Writing books, selling their stories, cutting ribbons, rubbing shoulders with chief ministers, the high society and tea parties with the social cognoscenti. What a farce! I have very little to say about hypocrites in general. And those who gullibly let outside forces violate the sanctity of their minds and reasoning with petty talk. However, thank god for those few who still have the courage of conviction to stand their ground, set their own rules and speak the truth. Even in their innocence. Like the expose on the indoctrination of little school children in government schools. Their bubble has been burst. Same with the malpractices adopted by schools in granting admission to minority students. And the poison the RSS continues to spew into the secular fabric of Goa with their lies. And more lies. For certain Goa has lived peacefully with her people, no matter where they come from. It is the willful politician who corrupts the system with his venom. If history has to be changed - because it is so full of bloodshed - let us do through acts of peace. Let us re-write it with the actions of people who lived and died to heal the wounds of the Earth. We can then look back with pride to find our names written in letters of gold. =
[Goanet]AICHEA DISSAK CHINTOP - April 12, 2005
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[Goanet]Salmona Spring: Call The Goa Guv & Others.
Dear netters, Some have requested for the numbers of the Governor of Goa and others, to phone to and urge speedy government action at the Salmona Spring. Here are some you can call: - S C Jamir - Governor of Goa (concentrate efforts here): Raj Bhavan - 0091.832.2453501 Fax 0091.832.245 3511 Secretariat (office hours) - 0091.832.2224801. Ask why the government still has no political, judicial and administrative will to impose a temporary injuction or revocation of licence. -- - Elvis Gomes - Director of Tourism Off- 0091.832.2438751 / 0091.832.2438750 / Cell-9822388099 He will have the latest on the acquisition proceedings. Very importantly, ask if the URGENCY CLAUSE - 17/4 of the Land Acquisition Act has been applied and what will happen to the structure after the land is acquired. -- - Rajiv Yaduvanshi - Under Secretary of Panchayats (concentrate efforts here): Off - 0091.832.2419423 / Cell-9822104962 He will know if the government has the political, judicial and administrative will to impose a temporary injunction or revocation of licence. -- Hope the phone campaign works! Solidarity. M&M. -- muriel & mario, 4/4 tabravaddo, opp. st. anne's chapel, saligao. bardez. goa. 403511. tel: 0832-278276 / 240 <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> '
[Goanet]RE: FEATURE: Remembering Francis Newton Souza - Born April 12, 1924
Bosco, I met his two daughters briefly when they were down in Goa in mid 80's. I was asked to show them around but unfortunately I could not due to my exams. I did meet them before they boarded the bus to Bombay. I remember them telling me that it was their very first visit and they had come from USA to see their father's birth place and ancestral house in Revora. Avelino Bastora/Kuwait Bosco D'Mello <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Francis Newton (F N) Souza India's most important and famous modern artist, Francis Newton Souza, was born on April 12, 1924 in Saligao, Goa. Today would have been his 81st birthday. He was raised by his mother, a dressmaker. Souza was pursuing an art education at the Sir J.J. School of Art, Mumbai before he was expelled in 1942 for taking part in the 'Quit India' freedom movement. He then went on to found the Progressive Artists' Group in 1947 along with fellow artists, Ara, Raza, Husain and others, leading the edge of the Indian modernist art movement. In 1949 he left for London where after a few years of struggle he began to make a mark on the art scene.
Re: [Goanet]Re: Query about kokum 'sol kadi'
--- Gabe Menezes wrote: Thanks mate, now how about one using kokum to make a savoury vegetable curry? Cheers, Gabe Menezes. London, England *** Vegetable Curry Ingredients Vegetables: Raw bananas Red pumpkin Yam (suran) Raw papaya Drumsticks Potato Sweet potato Raw jackfruit Bread fruit Aravi Green peas Radish tur dal1/2 cup. All these or most of the available vegetables are to be used in equal quantity, big slices are to be made, depending on your necessity. These are to be boiled by taking in to consideration how fast or slow each vegetable will be cooked.(eg: radish,yam, potatoes, etc). For the masala: Grated coconut---1/2 Coriander seeds---2 tablespoons Red chillies 12 Haldi 1 teaspoon. Kokum 5-6 or tamarind. Method: Boil the dal separately. Then boil the vegetables Grind all the ingredients of the masala and add to the boiled vegetables along with the dal. Serve hot with rice. >From LAPIT the new Chef Bom Appetite Gabe 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/
