[Goanet] Mirza is the Star of India
Sania Mirza breaks down Indian stereotypes By Greg Garber ESPN.com NEW YORK -- In some respects, Sania Mirza is a typical 18-year-old. She has two silver hoops through the middle of her left ear, with a diamond post and two swinging, glittering dangles. Ditto for the right ear. There is a gleaming nose ring through her left nostril and, usually, a T-shirt with a glib message. Earlier this week, it was "I'm cute?" At Wimbledon, she sported this message: "Well-behaved women rarely make history." Was she trying to make a point? "I'm tired of answering that question," she said at the U.S. Open on Wednesday. "I wear a lot of T-shirts that say a lot of things. It's just a T-shirt. I can say what I want to. I'm not making a statement." Her tennis, on the other hand, is. In the context of where she comes from -- the great, roiling, teeming country of India -- Sania Mirza is turning stereotypes inside out. She is making her own kind of radical history. Even sophisticated U.S. tennis fans may not know the name, not yet. But in India, where the population is estimated to be 1.08 billion -- roughly one-sixth of the world's population -- Mirza is Julia Roberts or Gwyneth Paltrow. "She already has movie-star status," said Prajwal Hegde, a reporter for the Times of India, the country's largest newspaper. "And because she is young and a woman in the sports arena, it is a new thing for us." And now for the world, too. The rising star of India will likely play Maria Sharapova in a fourth-round match on Sunday. And it is not just that her age and gender, it is the way she's ascending the international tennis ladder. She is ruthless and aggressive, and she hits the ball hard and goes for the lines. Like Koneru Humpy, an inscrutable 18-year-old Indian who is ranked No. 4 among the world's women chess players, Mirza comes right at you. In India, this is a different sporting approach. Vijay Armitraj, a 16-time champion on the men's tour in the 1970s and 1980s, and former world doubles champions Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhupathi, were considered sportsmen, a reflection of the genteel arena where cricket dominates. Mirza, a right-handed player with a two-handed backhand, is the WTA Tour's No. 42 ranked player -- up a dizzying 284 places in the last year -- more than anyone else. It is the highest-ever ranking for an Indian woman, among many other firsts. Mirza was the first to reach the third round of a Grand Slam, first at Wimbledon and now here at the U.S. Open. She was also the first to win a WTA Tour title, in her hometown of Hyderabad back in February. She is already a winner of the Arjuna award, a substantial sporting prize in India. Tennis has enjoyed increasing popularity in India -- Maria Sharapova and the Williams sisters are very popular -- but Mirza has helped propel the sport onto the front pages of newspapers there. While she has walked the streets of Manhattan in relative obscurity this week, she employs two bodyguards when she's home in India, one for days, the other for nights. Mirza has a number of lucrative endorsement contracts for, among other things, jewelry, bicycles and tea. She is, by all accounts, maintaining a balance in her life. Her parents -- piercings aside -- are fairly strict. Mirza, whose English is flawless, was a terrific student. She wept the first day she missed school to play in a tournament because it meant giving up her No. 1 slot in class. There is an uncanny ease about her. Maybe it's because she's been explaining herself to reporters since she was 13 years old. After her second-round match with Italy's Maria-Elena Camerin, Mirza said, " I think I was being a little dumb out there, because it was so windy. To hit a smash, I would hit it and I was like, 'Oh, my God, what are you doing?' " That she acts her age -- amid the backdrop of her celebrity -- is a large part of her charm. There is another dynamic at work, too. Not only is Mirza working against long-standing cultural biases, she is a devout Muslim from a conservative Islamic family. "Fifty years ago, people in India didn't believe that a woman could play professional sport," she has said. "Girls like me coming out and playing on the world stage is a little shocking, but that's changing. I'm glad." "Not everyone is perfect and just because I wear a mini-skirt or just because I'm wearing pants or whatever doesn't make me a bad Muslim. As long as I believe in God and I have my faith, I think that's good." Mirza has won more (18 matches) than she's lost (10) this year on the professional tour, which is saying something. After losing to Serena Williams in the third round of the Australian Open, she won all five of her matches in Hyderabad, over some quality opponents. Later in February, she beat U.S. Open champion Svetlana Kuznetsova in the second round at Dubai. That was followed by a dismal four-
[Goanet] AICHEA DISSAK CHINTOP - Setembrachi 4ti, 2005!
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[Goanet] goa festival in mumbai
>From Mumbai Mirror Go Goa! Festival vows celebrities with sea food Visitors to Intercontinental The Grand at Sahar on Friday must have been delighted to find the holiday spirit pervading amchi Mumbai. A coconut tree, a hammock, fishing nets, and a huge boat at the entrance greeted those who wandered into the Goan Food Festival. To complete the ambience, waiters dressed in straw hats and beach shirts served up curry in small mud pots. The ambience soon had the guests letting their hair down. Ila Arun, for one, joined the two-member band (without the microphone, mind you) and added to the vocal din er variety. As for the dinner, it was prepared by a chef flown in especially from Goa. On offer were Chicken Calde Soup, Prawns Pulao, Cabbage Foogath, and other interesting seafood delicacies.Quite a few television stars seemed to have wrapped up their shoots to come partake of the feast. Rohit Roy looked thrilled at the prospect of two pretty young things escorting him (and wife Manasi Joshi) to the venue. Actors Gurdip Kohli and boyfriend Arjun Punj also strolled in at some point in the evening and pampered their taste buds. Kishwar and Hiten Paintal enjoyed the attention from the shutterbugs. The Goan Food Festival will go on till September 10. Start your day with Yahoo! - make it your home page http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs
[Goanet] Architect Mr. Bhola Dhume from Goa living in New Orleans, USA - URGENT
Goanetters, I am trying to get in touch with Architect Mr. Bhola Dhume from Goa living in New Orleans, USA. I have sent him emails and tried to contact him over the phone, unfortunately, no luck. I would appreciate a private email << [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> from anyone who have heard recently from Architect Mr. Bhola Dhume (after the Hurricane Katrina). Also, I would appreciate any suggestions to contact him via any mode of communication, Cip Fernandes London / UK mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Phone No: + 44 77 69 77 80 72
Re: [Goanet] History of Konkani in Roman script in Goa (1556 -2005)
Thanks to TSKK for giving us the information. Keep it going! B. Colaco > Gõyant Romi Lipyecho Itihas > (History of Roman Script in Goa) > ___ To help you stay safe and secure online, we've developed the all new Yahoo! Security Centre. http://uk.security.yahoo.com
Re: [Goanet] Paes-Navratilova win easy
Leander Paes is a Goan playing > world-class tennis, > Victor Rangel-Ribeiro Hello Vitor, In an interview long ago Paes did not consider himself to be a Goan but a bengali. Therefore he is out of the Goan team. B. Colaco > ___ To help you stay safe and secure online, we've developed the all new Yahoo! Security Centre. http://uk.security.yahoo.com
[Goanet] Konkani Krusade .
Dear Vera Bai , During your telecon with Margaret Alva , at the point when she mentioned that using devanagri script would lead to integration with the rest of india , you should have also mentioned that in that case - all the other states of india , i.e. Tamil Nadu , West Bengal , Orissa , Kerala and others should also be forced to write their languages in devnagri script. You should have also mentioned that Goa is already well integrated in india an no more "estado do portugues em india" . You should also have mentioned that today integration with t he international community is very very crucial to the development our country as important economic power , and knowing the english alphabet is crucial towards this . I have seen people from vernacular medium schools struggling with english throughout their lives, and never really getting comfortable with english. Unfortunately those who support Roman lipi will be portrayed as unpatriotic , never mind that devnagari wadis will try their best to send their kids to American / British colleges for education . wish you all the best in this just struggle. Dominic
Re: [Goanet] ABBE FARIA'S SERMON IN THE SISTINE CHAPEL
Venantius J Pinto wrote: Dear Sonia, My personal opinion is that the overall design sensibility in India is somewhat outdated. Design is something that one lives and not merely apes. In this regard the Dutch stamps are very well designed. However,if ones goes to the the philately section at the GPO in Mumbai, one getsto see some interesting stamps. Its just that very few people go to getthese special stamps. But collectors appreciate India stamps for their quaint characteristics that range from quality of paper, fluctuations in print quality, they do consider Indian design uniqiue - for example an image of a gaur or sambal, lots of images of Gandhi. Our bashfulness will change when the Design manager is given free rein of uplifting the overall aesthetic of these little ambassadors. But for design to thrive one has to feed the design soul too, other than just regurgitating cliches. -- Dear Venantius, True that the philately stamps are interesting and of good quality. But they are not available at all post offices, only at the GPO Panjim. And why can't we have regular postal stamps, little ambassadors as you call them, of good quality too? India has so much that can be showcased to the world at large through our stamps. But not only the designs, quality also should improve, else Indian stamps will be remembered for all for the wrong reasons. sonia Yahoo! India Matrimony: Find your partner online.Go to http://yahoo.shaadi.com
Re: [Goanet] Telescope for Friends of Astronomy, Goa
Dear Goa Netters, The size of the terrace, on which the Amateur Observatory is operating in Panaji, is shrinking. There are leakages from the terrace onto the fifth floor premises of the Vivekananda Society. The PWD has opted for the best long-term solution to leakages: sloping roof of CGI or ACC sheets. Howere, this puts the Observatory in a fix. Perhaps a two-way10% slope of the remaining terrace floor and fitting of ceramic/spartek tiles may allow the Observatory to function while the leakages through the cieling stop on the floor below. Co-existance needs an accommodating spirit. Goans are world famous for being accommodating. We need to practice it here as well.The Vivekananda Society helps us look within ourselves while the Observatory helps us to look beyond ourselves at the stars. We need to do both! - Original Message - From: "Miguel Braganza" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > TheAssociation of Friends of Astronomy, Goa led by Mr. > Percival Noronha, has its observatory on the roof of Junta House. It is > open to all. It would be nice to provide the budding astronomers with the > telescope they need. > . > [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > The price of the telescope is U.S. $6135 plus shipping. > This is the amount we will need to raise. Please send your > > contributions to GOA SUDHAROP, 67 KINGSTON ROAD, > > KENSINGTON, CA, 94707. > > Santosh > .. > > Viva Goa. > Miguel
Re: Re: [Goanet] Paes-Navratilova win easy
On Sat, 2005-09-03 at 20:32 -0700, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Re: [Goanet] Paes-Navratilova win easy > Mr/Ms V. Gadgil, who objects to news of Leander Paes' activities, > obviously > is unaware that Leander Paes is a Goan playing world-class tennis, and > as such > his successes are of intense interest to Goans such as myself. > Best regards, > Victor Rangel-Ribeiro Fair enough, news about Paes is okay. But sporting items with no connection to Goa account for a large number of posts (10-20%), and I really wish that they were not made to this list, but to some list on sporting items, to which those interested can subscribe. What are the views of the Goanet admin on this? I think what I am asking for fits in with Goanet's avowed rules, so can we see some action on this? -- Question everything - Karl Marx
[Goanet] JOB OPPORTUNITIES FOR GOANS IN BSNL
We,at South Goa Public Interest Action Group (SGPIAG) a registered NGO based in Margao,Salcete, South Goa District ,with jurisdiction, at present, over the entire South Goa Parliamentary Constituency would like to bring to the notice of youth in Goa that BHARAT SANCHAR NIGAM LTD (a Govt of India Enterprise) has initiated a Recruitment drive for the post of Graduate Engineer : JUNIOR TELECOM OFFICERS - 2005 CLOSING DATE OF RECEIPT OF APPLICATION : 3.10.2005 EXAMINATION DATE : 27.11.2005 RESERVATIONS AS UNDER JTO 2005 Category SC- 406 ST- 254 OBC- 736 OC- 160 TOTAL- 3000 This is a great opportunity for the natives of Goa to apply for the above vacancies. It may be noted that Goa Telecom District comes under Maharashtra Circle, and accounts for the highest teledensity over 1,50,000 telephone connections for a population of 14 million. Yet the organisational set up does not have Goans. Members of Parliament from Goa have over the years failed to ensure that natives get postings in these enterprises and several persons from outside the State have therefore filled up positions in Organisation . It is therefore time that natives enter these services For any guidance in the matter you may contact us For SOUTH GOA PUBLIC INTEREST ACTION GROUP Regd No 171/GOA/2000 dt 12.12.2000 sd/- TERENCE MAZARELO PRESIDENT (SGPIAG) 1st Flr Benlix Bldg Opp Fatima Convent Margao Goa India [EMAIL PROTECTED] weblink http://mumbai.sancharnet.in/manojnd FAX +91 832 2712430 HELPLINE (24 hrs) 9822158584 Tel +91 832 2731373 (O) __ Yahoo! India Matrimony: Find your partner online. Go to http://yahoo.shaadi.com
[Goanet] Fwd: RE: a tour of salcete villages
Dear Antonio and Clinton, My cousin in London thanks you for leading him nostalgically to Benaulim which he misses so much... Warm regards, Jen --- Antonio Joao Batista Fernandes <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: RE: a tour of salcete villages > Date: Sun, 04 Sep 2005 19:58:27 +0100 Dear Goans, Thank you all for letting this wonderful email reach me in U. K., as it really refreshened my past sweet memories in Goa, specially Benaulim from where I hail from. I always miss the scenic beauticul sites of these western coastal villages of salcette. The greenish / blue water of the Arabian sea, white crystal sands on the beaches, various types of fishes, vegetables, fruits, birds, flowers, Goan delicacies, dramas, religious ceremonies, Goan hospitality, parties, Roman scripted Konkani mother-tongue, sports, lush green fields during monsoon season, plenty of sunlight, sea-breeze, tall coconut trees swaying, carnival, christmas season, education, parental guidance and lots more. Although there are a few short-comings in goan politics, government administration and social activities, Goans are well accepted, easily recognised and distinguished for their hospitality, love and peaceful approach towards others, around the world. Sorry, I became a little emotional with your email as it reminded me of my past life and I really miss our lovely Goa and its style. God bless our Goa and my brethren Goans. With lots of love from us. Antonio >From: Jen Lewis <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >To: Anthony Fernandes <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Subject: a tour of salcete villages >Date: Fri, 2 Sep 2005 23:09:17 -0700 (PDT) > >For your reading pleasure... > >love, >Jen > >Goa - A tour of Salcete villages > >Tue Aug 23 22:34:14 PDT 2005 > >If you stay in Panjim or Vasco, you could come down by NH 17 and in >Verna turn right to reach Cansaulim, From here travel slowly >southwards via Majorda, Betalbatim, Colva towards Maria Hall junction >in Benaulim. Again proceed soutwards via Varca, Orlim, Carmona to >Cavelossim. ( In Mobor area there are plenty of good hotels for an >afternoon meal ). > >Return by the same route and at Orlim turn right to visit south >Salcete. After crossing the Orlim/Deussua bridge on the river Sal, >you are now in Chinchinim bazaar. Go southwards to Assolna and Velim >up to the fishing trawlers wharf. Come back and turn right at >Assolna bazaar to go to Cuncolim. > >Your tour is now complete. From Cuncolim it is all the way to Margao/Vasco/ >Panjim and Mapusa by the National Highway No; 17 via Chinchinim and >Navelim villages. >As a proud son/daughter of the sandy soil of Goa, you have just witnessed >Catholic Goa at its best. > >Antonio >--- > >Re: Goa - A tour of Salcete villages >Mon Aug 29 13:06:41 PDT 2005 > >Hi Antonio, > >This is exactly what I have been doing all my life as a Sashtikar! I still >go down these roads everyday to work, play, get some pao or nallacho sur, >or meet a friend and what I notice is: > >In my opinion, the most beautiful places in Salcette are: The Cansaulim >Monte, Margao Monte, A wooded section beween Colva and Pulvaddo, Benulim, A >cross on a stone formation on the varca-margao road, the River Sal ar Orlim >bridge, the tip of Mobor where you can see the trawlers come in to Cutbona, >a halfbroken stone bridge at Comba-paricotto in Cuncolim, but what takes >the cake is the section between Chinchinim and Assolna villages. > >I really like Salcette sometimes! > >Clinton.. >-- *~Jen Birmingham UK http://groups.yahoo.com/group/VascokarsUnited/ Don't cry because it is over, smile because it happened! __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
[Goanet] REMEMBER THE ALEMAO! (2nd try)
Some food for "deep thought" ;) in today's report about Churchill's views on Goa's aviation scene. He has four bees in his bonnet. 1. He wants to retain Dabolim as an international airport. 2. He demands a shift of the naval base from Dabolim so that a second runway can be built at the airport. 3. He is now having second thoughts about the rationale for Mopa airport and wants Goa's MLAs to spell it out, pro or con. 4. He has no problem now if the new airport is set up across the border in Maharashtra instead of in Mopa. The last point in conjunction with the first is now a bit of a joke in Goa. It goes something like this: Even if the new airport is built just across the border in Maharashtra it would/could/should still be called GOA international airport! Nothing like leveraging a good brand, right? The other side of this coin is, why the crying need for Mopa to be called Goa international airport instead of just Mopa international airport? Some one trying desperately to scrore a political point it seems. Which brings us to the nub of the report in question. Churchill enquires how there can be "two international airports in one state". Good point and I hope he dwelt on it in his presumably studied statement in Parliament. My own response would be that there is a (small, though not tiny) Indian state which has not one or two but THREE international airports that too in one 100-200 km stretch. And they are even talking of a fourth international airport in the near future. What does international airport mean in the Goa context? Just a lot of chartered flights. Hardly any scheduled flights worth the name. By contrast, the airports in the above case are all handling numerous scheduled international flights. So all our Goan politicians seem to be only confusing issues and ensuring that the state remains backward due to their petty infighting and myopic mentality.
Re: [Goanet] Architect Mr. Bhola Dhume from Goa living in New Orleans, USA - URGENT
On 9/4/05, Cip Fernandes <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:> >I am trying to get in touch with Architect Mr. Bhola Dhume from Goa living in New Orleans, USA. I >have sent him emails and tried to contact him over the phone, unfortunately, no luck.> Mr. Bhola Dhume is in Goa right now visiting with his family. Cheers, Santosh
