[Goanet] Aunty Maria Around the Clock - (V M de Malar)
Aunty Maria Around the Clock by V. M. de Malar Blame Charles Correia. Our much-decorated internationally renowned architect came up with the look of the Cidade de Goa a couple of decades ago, and hotel owners and interior designers all over the state have been ineptly following his cue ever since. He showed that you could add character, well, by adding characters painted on your walls, so now they all paint characters on their walls. He took a modern, intelligently engineered, building and imbued it with Goan feeling via murals and statues and so we have a rash of builders taking modern, completely uninteresting, buildings and trying desperately to shoehorn some character and local flavour by layering on murals, and adding statues, and coming up with all kinds of gimmicks. And so to the ultimate gimmick, in the new avatar of the landmark Fidalgo Hotel in Panjim, which from the outside looks like it wishes to flight over to the rest of its family in Times Square or Piccadilly Circus, but inside scrambles to create something local in atmosphere. There's lots to commend in the famous institution's renovation, the hotel remains reasonably priced and professionally staffed and the atmosphere is quite cheery and pleasant. But there are also elements that make it a useful example of what's happening to our tourism industry, a bellweather of what is happening to Goa as a destination, as a host culture, as a symbol and as an idea. You walk into a modern lobby, complete with contemporary requirement of bubbling fountain, with the reception on one side, smiling staff ready at their posts exactly as you'd expect. The main décor is painted tiles, the predictable old azulejos which the Iberians themselves adapted from Moorish decorative traditions. Here's where the uneasiness starts, one prominent panel of tiles depicts a Fidalgo, a Portuguese nobleman, attended by a servile black figure, and another is an unbearably tasteless rip-off of a Mario Miranda image. The former carries overtones of the colonial relationship, an idea of subservient locals catering to every whim of the pampered European, it's an archetype that the tourism industry in Goa loves to promote for obvious reasons. And the Mario rip-off is just like all the others, which advertise everything from beer to the state's own tourism board, a pale and lifeless shadow of the original. You walk to the coffee shop shaking your head, thinking about how badly treated Mario Miranda is by his own people, and sit amidst a whole series of more tile panels. There's a woman depicted in them, a slightly stout and bespectacled, apron-clad, Goan with a worried look on her face. She's executing a whole range of household tasks, there is "Aunty Maria on the Rogddo" and "Aunty Maria ready to serve the coffee," and, very improbably and inappropriately for a coffee-shop, even "Aunty Maria about to serve the wine.' So, you start to get irritated all over again, because no Aunty in Goa opens wine-bottles for the menfolk, let alone serves them, and then you stop short in amazement, because around the corner comes Aunty Maria herself. That's right, go to the Fidalgo coffee shop at any time, because it's open twenty-four hours, and there is an Aunty Maria mixed in with waitresses from Nagaland. It's non-stop, all-day-and-all-night, Aunty Maria. Not content with tastelessly caricaturing a made-up Goan Aunty, the Fidalgo management has gone one step beyond even Charles Correia's fertile imagination, they've created a living and breathing tasteless caricature and set her to work serving mutton chops to bemused tourists. She's wearing the same shoes as the Aunty Maria in the tiled panels, she's got the same checked apron and the same rounded glasses, and the same worried expression, it's a totally surreal experience to watch her dish out chocolate cake and coffee at two in the morning. For, this is what it has come to in Goa in 2006, we're cloning Aunties and faking Mario Miranda paintings in a desperate attempt to imbue faceless, characterless, concrete blocks with something, anything, that feels like Goa. And at the same time, we're readying ourselves to totally submerge the real Goa with these identical featureless, characterless, concrete blocks. Madness? Go ask Aunty Maria what she thinks, she's not going anywhere. (ENDS) --- The above article appeared in the February 28, 2006, edition of the Herald, Goa
Re: [Goanet] GOA FOR GOANS!
Get your facts right about Goan history before making vile statements. What democracy are we talking about? BC > > > Mario observes: > > > Since Goa was a colony under the thumb of a third > rate > European colonial power that acquired the territory > by > force 450 years ago, and tried to hang on to it > several years after the era of colonialism had been > declared over by the rest of the civilized world, > Goa > is correctly described as having been liberated. > Wha > happened next was for the citizens of Goa to deal > with > under established rules of democracy, not by some > European-inspired benevolence that benefited mainly > the coconuts among us. > > ___ Yahoo! Messenger - NEW crystal clear PC to PC calling worldwide with voicemail http://uk.messenger.yahoo.com
[Goanet] Re: Goa & early Indo-European medicine / "Cloves/Cravos
>From: Thaumaturgist > >Cloves/Cravos is Syzygium aromaticum or Eugenia aromaticum >and it is not what is called 'Jambuh' or 'Jambol' in Hindi. > >In the late 15th century, Portugal took over the very very >profitable Indian Ocean trade from the Arabs. That included >Cloves, due to one Treaty of Tordesillas with Spain and a >separate treaty with the Sultan of Ternate. The Portuguese >brought large quantities of Cloves, then one of the most >valuable spices, to India and Europe mainly from the >Moluccas. > And, even more precious at the time: Nutmeg, also from the Molucas. Alfred
[Goanet] Dubya goes to India
The article in its entirety can be found at.http://www.hindustantimes.com/news/181_1635835,0035.htm Dubya's "L'Affaire India'" Pramit Pal Chaudhuri New Delhi, February 26, 2006 In early 1999, George W. Bush met with eight foreign policy advisors, collectively known as the Vulcans, in his ranch at Crawford, Texas. He was preparing for his White House bid. They were there to tell him about the world. Well into the briefing, Bush interrupted: "Wait a minute. Why aren't we talking about India?" The Vulcans - who included Condoleezza Rice, Donald Rumsfeld and Paul Wolfowitz - looked at each other. India didn't matter, they explained. Bush's response: "You're wrong." He gave three reasons.
Re: [Goanet] "Anyone" on mummification
--- Mario Goveia <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >When you have some facts at your disposal re. St. FX, >rather than cynical, sarcastic and after-the-fact >speculation, I'm sure we'll all be glad to hear of >these. > That "anyone" should be hired as a Forensic Pathologist is not speculation. "Anyone" deserves that job because he has proved that SFX is not an Egyptian mummy. Moreover, he has done it without actually examining the SFX remains or reading anything about mummification, Forensic Pathology or SFX. The SFX remains have never been subjected to modern forensic analysis. This can easily be done if the relevant authorities give the requisite permission. For those who are really interested in mummification, it would be useful to know that hundreds of other mummified/saponified bodies have been found all over the world, many much better preserved than SFX. Some examples are the Taklamakan mummies of China, the Greenland mummies, the Chosun Korean mummies and the Buddhist mummies of Japan. They have been thoroughly examined and their histological characteristics noted. The mummification process, both natural or artificial, has been well studied by modern Forensic science. Cheers, Santosh
[Goanet] Re: *** GoanetReader: Avian Reality Check (V M de Malar)
Hello V.M. de Malar, As a Portuguese Instructor in an American University, I would like to know the percentage of people in Goa that still speak Portuguese. I thank in advance for your reply. Veronica
[Goanet] TSKK Konknni scholarships
THOMAS STEPHENS KONKNNI KENDR B. B. Borkar Road, Alto Porvorim Goa - 403 521, INDIA. (0832) 2415857, 2415864 Estd. 29-03-1982. Reg. No. 23/Goa/82 e-mail:[EMAIL PROTECTED] website:www.tskk.org 27 February 2006 TSKK SCHOLARSHIPS TO KONKNNI STUDENTS The annual scholarship function of Thomas Stephens Konknni Kendr (TSKK) was held at TSKK premises on 24 February 2005. Fr. Lederle Memorial Scholarships of Rs. 5,000/- each were granted to Ms Sonali Phadte, Ms. Petcy Pereira, Ms Edna Vaz and Mr. Premanand Satarkar of M.A. Konkani students of Goa University. Ms Shobha Naik and Ms Neelima Govekar B.Ed. students who have taken Konknni as a teaching subject were given Carvalho Family scholarships of Rs. 5,000/- each. Dr. Pratap Naik, director of TSKK explained the objectives of TSKK scholarships and congratulated the recipients. Mr. Ullhas Buyanv was the chief guest for the function and presented the scholarships. Mr. Buyanv shared his experiences of opinion poll and other life incidents with the students and encouraged the students never to get discouraged in life. Ms Deepali Sankolkar compered the function. Students who received TSKK scholarships shared their experiences. Dr. Pratap Naik, S.J. DIRECTOR
[Goanet] Re: *** GoanetReader: Avian Reality Check (V M de Malar)
Dear señor de Malar, I have been reading with much interest your Goemcheafaideachim articles in the goanet-news. Thank you for taking the time to write even though the intenet outfits may not be paying writers. Your articles, to be effective, should be read by the authorities concerned. I hope they are published in the Goan press too, to keep the Goans informed of your advice and criticims of the susegadd and nagoupi ministers, which is very important tankam suddrauncheak. For the World Goa Day I had composed a song PROUD TO BE A GOAN at the request of its founder Rene Barreto in the year 2000, and is sung at most Goa Day functions in August. (it may be downloaded from www.goaday.goamog.com/Basilio-Magno.html You will know the old Portuguese saying: Fora de terra, mais patriota. We, Goans overseas, feel proud of Goa as our motherland, but wonder for how long will it be ours before it is totally devoured by the non-Goans, given the tragedy that home-Goans are greedily selling their property to them, not thinking of the future of their own children. Keep up your good journalistic work. May God bless you and our dear Goa. Basilio Magno - [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[Goanet] Re: GOA FOR GOANS!
I read in one of the mails that Goans should work for independance in line of EAST TIMORINS.And that DIASPORA would support such movement. If only GOANS elect the HONEST CANDIDATES AT THE TIME OF ELECTIONS,half the battle is won.GOANS r voting on communla lines,On the EVE OF ELECTION voters r treated for SORRO and CHICKEN and such votes r for grabs. And then what do u expect,such elected candidates who spent money to get elected will work for the development of Goans and Goa. Goans will continue dying in the road accidents and OUR MPS will utilise MP FUND to build subways at Verna and Nuvem only to fill up their pockets. Goans are looted by our elected MPS and MLA's . Manoj Raikar
[Goanet] Money Workshop on 4th and 5th March in Panjim in GCCI Hall
Introductory Seminars(Schedule): 26th- 11.00 am to 1.00 pm: Mapusa Residency, Mapusa 6.00 pm to 8.00 pm: GCCI Hall, Panaji 27th- 6.00 pm to 8.00 pm: Woodland Hotel, Margao 28th- 6.00 pm to 8.00 pm: GCCI Hall, Panaji 1st march - 6.00 pm to 8.00 pm: Woodland Hotel, Margao Money Workshop by Suresh Padmanabhan One of the biggest lie in the world is when we say that Money is not important in my life -Suresh Padmanabhan Discover the Ultimate Secrets of Money, Wealth Creation and Prosperity Benefits that will make your life smooth and easy for a lifetime. Money Workshop is a scientific program that would enable you to discover workable strategies that will dramatically transform your business, work, career and your life. Attract more than enough money keeping your moral values and ethics intact Make your Money work for you by prudent investing and wealth creation Stock Market Formulas to make profits Organize and control money productively Cut off wasteful expenses Enjoy spending and have enough to spend Increase your savings Fulfill your desires, dreams and ambitions Attract the perfect customer, perfect job and perfect business Avoid being cheated Recover stuck money, stuck land or stuck property Wisdom to take correct money and investment decisions Overcome recession and competition Create money without hard work and struggle Start multiple income streams Solve your present problems of debts, money losses or bad investments Dramatically increase good luck and good fortune to enrich your life Tap unlimited personal powers to change your destiny favorably Eradicate blind beliefs and superstition Have enough time to enjoy all that you have created Going beyond money to unlock the fountain of abundance and prosperity within you Vital and Essential Information Money Workshop is not a Quick Rich Scheme. Money Workshop is not on MLM, Network Marketing or on Money Chain Wake up CaIl for Money This is your Wake-Up Call for Money. A Perfect Time to look into your life and find out if all is well in your Money World. The realities of your present situation You maybe having some Money Problems, Huge Debts, Scarcity of Money, Money Losses, Bad Investments, Losses in the Share Market, Huge Expenses, Business Losses, Stuck Money, Stuck Land/Properties, Court Case, No Job, Poor Savings, VRS, Business not doing well because of Recession and Competition etc. This creates Frustration, Confusion and Depression. This also makes us Aimless and Directionless. .. To maintain a a good status in the society you may have borrowed heavily for your house, car, business and other luxuries. You have spent more than what you can earn and are in a Debt Trap which is increasing and becoming tighter by the day .. You are doing fairly well, but have Big Ambitions and Dreams. You want to give all Comforts and Luxuries to your family which you did not have in your life. You want your Children to be Well Educated and a want to send them to the best schools and colleges. You want to achieve Success in your Business, Work or Profession. You aspire to lead a content and fulfilled life. You are looking for ways to make this happen. .. You have all the Material Comforts but something is missing "Spiritually. You want to Discover the Larger Purpose of life and its Secrets. The Right Place and The Right time And now you are here? Ask yourself Why ? You are here not just because you have Time or By Mistake. You have Chosen to be Here to Bet Perfect Answers. Your own Desires have got you here. Some Greater Power ( Some may call it God ) has helped you to come here-to Discover a Bright Money Future. This will be the most Beautiful Event in your Life. Relax, Be Assured for a new Chapter is going to unfold in your life. Organised by JCI Santa Inez on March 4th ( sat ), March 5 (sun)in GCCI Hall, Panaji-Goa Contact: ramesh naik- 9422438182, sandeep heble-9326129171, shekher dhume- 9822387716 email : [EMAIL PROTECTED] yours sincerely Jc Ramesh Naik Program co-ordinator (Mob: 9422438182)
[Goanet] RE: FN on ...... Why plaintext...
From: Frederick Noronha :< This is for all the guys complaining that Goanet "censors" non-plaintext mail... Check the URL below please. -FN http://www.expita.com/nomime.html > === Why Thank You Fred Noronha. From my reading, the Rules relating to posting in PLAIN TEXT FORMAT only . are quite clear on GoaNet. (please see Foot of this Message) www.expita.com or not. those are the rules of GoaNet. The problem comes when NON-PLAIN TEXT FORMAT of some individuals get through, and of others do not. I can understand a defence/explanation (if one is necessary at all) based upon : Running a Mailing List is a Tough and Thankless task, AND some errors and slips will inevitably occur. Why Try to defend an obvious Slip Up ...which can just be explained with a "Sorry Guys Happens" just my view..you may have the final say on this and blast me IF I have spoken Out of Turn jc GoaNet Rules and Regulations http://www.goanet.org/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=9 Use plain text format only when sending messages to Goanet. Do not post messages in HTML or MIME formats, i.e. no bold, italics, colored text, etc. If you require assistance in this matter, click here to review the online tutorial on how to post in plain text. Messages that are non-plain text are bound to be delayed or discarded altogether. _ On the road to retirement? Check out MSN Life Events for advice on how to get there! http://lifeevents.msn.com/category.aspx?cid=Retirement
[Goanet] Re: Konknni + Abbe Faria
Dear Martinho. Gosh! U are one confused individual... what are u talking about? and why is this addressed/directed to me?? Ciao, SAVIKA
[Goanet] Re: Goa for Goans
Response to Floriano. Vote banks is nothing peculiar to Goa or India. Under different names, (sometimes called voting blocks or party base), it is the basis of democracy and elections. After the election the group "trades" the banked-votes for social and economic progress and preferences. The reason why many Catholic Goans complain about "vote bank" is because WE (repeat WE) are apathetic / unable to work together to create a common platform, common priorities and a "vote bank". This inability to work together does not apply only to the Catholics in Goa. It also applies to Goans in the diaspora. The only common platform diaspora Goans rally around is a celebration "ani Scotch ani Sorpatel". This is thanks to our "diaspora village presidents" and other "social coordinators". Then these Goan "leaders" in the diaspora conveniently say, "We do not need a big Goan association." As the saying goes, "You have three Goans and five totally different perspectives" on any given issue. And the successful Goans just elect to stay away from all this Kerem-Kerem. Kind Regards, GL
[Goanet] TIATRIST SAMUEL CARVALHO.
TIATRIST SAMUEL CARVALHO. I am sure everyone will know who tiatrist Samuel Carvalho is. Hailing from Majorda Salcette Goa, Samuel is currently one of the well known Goan Stage writers, Directors and Actors. Currently he is in Kuwait as a visitor along with his troupe of Ladies Show. His Tiatro BHOGSONNEM where all the participants will be ladies only, some from Bombay while the rest from Goa will be staged on Thursday 2nd of March 2006 at Hawally A/C Hall, starting at 6.30 p.m. In all, Bhogsonnem will comprise 11 female artistes and the roles of male artistes will be performed by them only. According to Samuel, Bhogsonnem is his second drama, the first being Hem Tumkam Sogleank while in between he produced Portugues Goykar which was staged all over Goa and in some of the countries in the Gulf as well. Samuel is not a fresher in Kuwait, in fact he worked in Kuwait for many years for M/s Al Riyash Trading Co. from the time he landed in Kuwait in 1991 after the invasion and liberation of Kuwait and left Kuwait for good almost after a decade. During his residence in Kuwait he acted in some of the Tiatros organized by the Kuwait Goan tiatrists, one being that of Anthony de Majorda and also of Jose Rod where he performed the role of a Bebdo. First time in his lifetimet he acted in Goa for Patrick Dourados Noketr and gained tremendous goodwill and abundant appreciation from the audience. His favourite role is that of a villain but he is also known as a good character actor. As a tiatrist he acted for many of the top directors namely C. D. Silva, Anthony San, Jose Rod, Milagres de Chandor and Comedian Agostinho. This is the first time he is touring Kuwait with his own troupe and own drama comprising all the ladies except Anil Kumar who is his Stage Manager. Before coming to Kuwait, Samuel and his troupe already staged this show Bhogsonnem in Qatar on 17th of this month (February 2006) and received good response there, said Samuel. When questioned about his expectation in Kuwait, he immediately answered I expect very good crowd in Kuwait because very many people are anxiously waiting to see this show as this is the first time all ladies show is going to be staged in Kuwait. Speaking about this show, he said people must watch how beautifully and smartly these ladies are performing, people must, he further said, watch how some of the ladies are imitating Trio Kings M. Boyer and of course William de Curtorim. And to give an extra booster for this show, he said he brought number one musician from Nuvem Goa, Norman Cardoso. While concluding, Samuel said that he would love to see every tiatro writer, director and actor/actress in Kuwait attending this show and analyzing the roles of every female artiste who is giving her total dedication for attaining success. Expressing his gratitude for all his artistes, Samuel said that he is very grateful to all his artistes for cooperating with him so much and supporting him in every respect. His next drama Boro Tiatrist will be released in Goa in July and later on he will stage this drama in Mumbai, Kuwait and other parts of the Gulf. All the topmost artistes from Goa and Bombay will participate in this new Tiatro. A. Veronica Fernandes, Kuwait. _ FREE pop-up blocking with the new MSN Toolbar - get it now! http://toolbar.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200415ave/direct/01/
[Goanet] Re: Mario on Savika Gomes' ...Excuse me in " Red "
Jose It is good to know that when one's post is rejected, one is actually informed about this or given the option to modify the post. Unfortunately, this has not been my experience recently. Cornel
[Goanet] RE: Carnival floats thrill audience
<"As usual the carnival floats did their rounds yesterday, and there are the usual dances etc. I was watching the floats on the TV, it was relayed live. What I noticed was that in many floats, the joy and fun of carnival was missing, the people in the floats were participating for the money I guess ! Anyway, some of the floats were good, and many were pathetic !> Yes, there may be a problem of screening the floats for quality including humour, music, and dance. This might also reduce the strain(?) on the young dancers if the length of the parade is shortened a bit. Too much repetition of tribals, fisherfolk, skeleton masks etc. There also needs to be better sequencing in terms of not allowing too much time between floats sometimes. The crowds of spectators seem to be getting bigger each year. They spill over onto the parade route and make the whole thing a bit unrulier than it should. But, net-net, its quite entertaining. Its far better than having some communally tinged processions in other places.
[Goanet] A Letter to Babush - by Ethel da Costa
HEART TO HEART By Ethel Da Costa Be Careful Of The Company You Keep Who exactly do you want to be? What kind of person do you want to be? What are your personal ideals? Whom do you admire? What are their special traits that you would make your own? It's time to stop being vague. If you wish to be an extraordinary person, if you wish to be wise, then you should explicitly identify the kind of person you aspire to become, so you can refer to this as your self-definition. My dear Babush, There are much festivities around the place, but there are gnawing questions creeping up my brain when the dead of night falls on the city and the ageless Mandovi silently heaves her way to the sea. We have met on several occasions and exchanged views. Views pertaining to Goa, apprehensions on the course of our politics, and finally, the future of our State and her people. I agree you are a product of the times, and I'm told your heart is big as your purse. Circumstances mould our actions, and make us what we are. But it is deep concern that compels me to write to you, because I hope when you have a moment to contemplate as twilight shadows the sun, you understand the 'whys' of your power moves. Most importantly, I hope you understand where these concerns come from. Panjim will go to the vote booth soon. And with that your 30 candidates. I have never seen their faces before, especially when the city groans with malaise of human avarice, except now. Each swears gold at the end of the rainbow. Many promises dot their tongues. But it is only the heart that can understand the grievances of this city and the people who care for her and work tirelessly for her upkeep. We do not have political ambitions. Yes, we understand you do. I'm told the only way to change the system is to 'become the system,' by infusing it with good intentions, focused action and purposeful direction, with the hope that good wins eventually. By God, I hope these are your ideals too. Corruption has become a way of life in Goa. You have understood it well. You have fought your own political battles using tools of the 21st century - tooth for a tooth, money for money. People today fall like nine pins at the sight of a blank cheque book, selling home, hearth and values for temporary prosperity. Every politician has a game plan. I know you have yours too. But in your ardent need for absolute power, please do not sell Goa for a song. Let your candidates know that politics calls for selfless service. It appeals to realize a higher self, for a goal towards a State's self-sufficiency. It requires exemplary examples to lead the younger generation into new territory of actualization. It is this plea for the next generation (since you and I would want to see our grand children working towards protecting whatever little is left of our land) that I write to you. Because you are intelligent to understand where it comes from. That there are no motives, but only concerns to safeguard Panjim and Goa from the sharks of corruption, with land disappearing like grains of sand slipping fast from a palm. Every generation looks forward to a coming of a role model, self styled gurus who are new wine in old bottles. We are no longer fooled by clever words and marketing hype. Instead, let's work together towards building a city that will become the role model of the country. By taking charge of our garbage, water and power distribution, public utility facilities, by providing better infrastructure and medical services for the disadvantaged, where discipline and respect for the laws of the land become a way of life. Where goondagiri is not the answer to earning respect, or breaking laws as a show of macho-ism. Let's teach our children that with great power comes greater responsibility. Are you capable of putting service before self? With Goa's concern at heart, Me =
[Goanet] RE: Sachin Phadte on the Flip side of .... Does India like or loathe foreigners?
From: "Sachin Phadte" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> controversy of the attempt by Laxmi Mittal to take over Arcelor is one such example.> May I ask Sachin Phadte to please expand on the recent "controversy" surrounding the hostile attempt by Laxmi Mittal to take over Arcelor - as an example of Xenophobia. May be, someone who knows (Sachin perhaps) will look at the issue more closely (time permitting of course) and advise 1. IF Arcelor was up for sale ? 2. IF Arcelor has some EU Govts as owners? 3. IF these Govts. have some responsibilities to secure the employment of their citizens (read voters)? 4. How the European Commision & its anti-monopoly organs would read this hostile take-over attempt esp in view of previous actions ? 5. How one would consider Mittal ( currently one of the UK's richest men- est worth > £15bn ) as being a victim of Xenphobia. I personally agree that Xenophobia occurs in ALL countries, but I wonder if Mittal's is the appropriate example to illustrate that Xenophobia. Not when he has his OWN steel empire based in two major countries in Europe! just my view. jc PS: I wonder what would happen IF a foreign airline like (say) Singapore Airlines had made an hostile bid to buy even a minority stake in (say) Air India (albeit in collaboration with an Indian firm like (say) Tata ) _ Dont just search. Find. Check out the new MSN Search! http://search.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200636ave/direct/01/
Re: [Goanet] Moral compass chauvinism
--- Santosh Helekar <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > --- Mario Goveia <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > >That was the last thing in my mind, however, since > >many Christians have an "a la carte" approach to > what > >the religion teaches. However, we all know exactly > >what is expected of us, which is the moral > >compass. > Buddhism >and > Jainism, > have well defined universal tenets to >guide their > members. > > > > A good illustration of self-righteous religious > chauvinism! Only his religion has a moral compass. > Other people's religions simply have "well defined > universal tenets". > Mario replies: > Santosh, Moral tenets are moral compasses. Organized religions like Buddhism and Jainism, which you claim are atheist, have religious tenets, which are the same as moral compasses FYI. Disorganized atheists have whatever may be convenient at any given time. Hopefully the law provides them with a minimal moral compass. However, there are many atheists whose moral compass may even be superior to people of a certain faith who use the a la carte approach. > Discerning readers less confrontational and cynical than yourself would have found this notion in my previous post, a part of which you have shown above. You, however, saw only what you thought you could use in another cynical and aggressive response.
Re: [Goanet] GOA FOR GOANS!
We have lotta culture now in Goa. Hypocrites in the US return the land to the Indians! BC > Mario asks: > > > Floriano, > Correct me if I'm wrong, but wasn't Goa a COLONY of > a > third rate European country, acquired by force 450 > years ago, where there was no such thing as > democratic > rule, and no such thing as economic development > either, except that which benefited Goa's colonial > masters. How can you claim "sans manipulation" when > a > colony is nothing but manipulation and exploitation, > and "sans vote banks" when voting meant nothing? > > > In my opinion, it's not democracy that is at fault > in > Goa and India, but a subservient and careless > population that goes along with abuses without > rising > up and electing honest people. > > ___ Yahoo! Photos NEW, now offering a quality print service from just 8p a photo http://uk.photos.yahoo.com
[Goanet] Re: Mario on Savika Gomes' ...Excuse me in " Red "
--- jose colaco <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I believe that I have had this discussion before > with Bosco who I admire immensely - even if he defends the > indefensible. In a way, he is like you.wrt some other > matters (;-) > Mario replies: > Jose, I knew all this agreeability had its limits (:-). > While I agree that my good cyber-friend Bosco is often left to defend the indefensible, my defenses of my positions are on par with Solomon and Aristotle, based on relevent facts, context and perspective, mathematics-based sequential logic and consistent and relentless compassion for the underdog, be it a caste-abused Indian or an Islamo-fascist terrorized Muslim or an Israeli under threat of being wiped off the map. > When others cannot cope with these defenses I am always willing to agree to disagree in a civil and civilized manner, unless the tone of their responses call for less civil measures. >
Re: [Goanet] Portuguese Passports
--- Gabriel de Figueiredo <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Check the number of Goans, Damanense and Diuense > people settled in Portugal who apply for the "dual > citizenship" - this will give you who is or not is > "proud of their Indian nationality". > > Note that a number of Goans settled in Australia and > having Australian citizenship have applied to obtain > their Portuguese nationality papers ... > Mario observes: > There were always some in any colony who were sycophants of the colonial power. Often these wanted desperately to be "fair" like the colonials they desperately wanted to be like. Unfortunately, they were brown on the outside, but that did not stop them from being white on the inside, like a popular agricultural product in Goa and other tropical climes. >
[Goanet] Govt asked to convince Goa to lift chicken ban
http://www.newindpress.com/NewsItems.asp?ID=IEK20060226233937&Page=K&Title=Southern+News+-+Karnataka&Topic=-447 Govt asked to convince Goa to lift chicken ban Monday February 27 2006 10:01 IST BELGAUM: The directors of Kwality Animal Feeds Private Limited (KAFPL), Belgaum, has urged the state government to pressurise the government of Goa to lift the ban on import of chicken from Karnataka, which is free from infection. A memorandum regarding the same was submitted to Deputy Commissioner Dr Shalini Rajneesh, here recently. It stated that the company (KAFPL) was engaged in chicken production through contract farming in the district and about 70 farms were working under the same, producing and selling almost 10,000 birds a day. A large portion was sent to Goa, which was a major consumption centre. It also said that the bird flu incident in Maharashtra had prompted the ban from the Goa government importing chicken from any state. Though there was absolutely no threat of bird flu in Karnataka, the ban had resulted in complete halt of chicken trade between both the states. The trade ban had also resulted in stock piling of the grown-up broilers in the farms and was leading to uneconomical maintenance and deaths. The bird flu had created panic among the public as it curtailed the local consumption by 5 to 10%, the memorandum added. The memorandum asked the State�s help in convincing the people of Belgaum and Goa that the chicken produced in Karnataka were free from infection. It also asked the government to promote chicken consumption by organising chicken rallies and melas, which KAFPL was ready to sponsor. The memorandum was submitted by KAFPL directors, B U Beny, R S Mamdapur, Hamid Ankalgi, Shakeel Bagalkoti, P K Nakadi, Vilas Desai, Sayyad and others. -- TUMCHER AXIRVAD ASSUM; DEV BOREM KORUM. Gabe Menezes. London, England
[Goanet] Why plaintext...
This is for all the guys complaining that Goanet "censors" non-plaintext mail... Check the URL below please. -FN http://www.expita.com/nomime.html Configuring Mail Clients to Send Plain ASCII Text Index (5 topics) * Introduction * E-mail client programs * Suggestions for HTML users * Examples of HTML/MIME messages * References What is wrong with sending HTML or MIME messages? There are now six main reasons for NOT doing this Frederick Noronha 784 Near Convent, Sonarbhat SALIGAO GOA India Freelance Journalist TEL: +91-832-2409490 MOBILE: 9822122436 Skype/Yahoomessenger: fredericknoronha www.bytesforall.net
Re: [Goanet] GOA FOR GOANS!
Mario, you say In my opinion, it's not democracy that is at fault in > Goa and India, but a subservient and careless > population that goes along with abuses without rising > up and electing honest people. > Floriano responds.. You are very right on the above. It is the people who choose for themselves in a democracy. Honesty, is another ball game altogether. Which honest person will spend a load of his hard-earned money to wnat to get elected? Therefore all we get is seemingly 'Honest crooks' On manipulation: Without manipulations and strong arm tactics the Portuguese hadn't reach places to colonize. They all did. However I have grown up in the economically starved Goa under the Portuguese rule, where my father had to come home to us like a wanted criminal and 60% of his earnings taken away by taxes. But if I have grown up in difficult times, I have also grown up with values which the Portuguese pormoted. The manipulations I am talking about is the VOTE BANK MANIPULATIONS TO REMAIN AND/OR COME TO POWER. Let our democracy go ahead. It must. But let it go ahead with written down roadmaps by political parties so that the election time promises do not vapourize in thin air once the elections are over. Let people elect candidates who do not have money to spend on them. Let the parties say they will offer 'NO SECOND TERM' to their candidates. And if the India wants to survive in the true democratic tradition, then let NATIONAL parties only contest Parliamentary elections and be banned from contesting State/REGIONAL elections. Only in this case, the sucking-up to National Parties by States will end. - Original Message - From: "Mario Goveia" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Goa's premiere mailing list, estb. 1994!" Sent: Sunday, February 26, 2006 12:22 PM Subject: Re: [Goanet] GOA FOR GOANS! > --- floriano <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > Goa has had 450 years of Portuguese rule sans > > corruption, sans > > manipulations, sans the race towards building vote > > banks. > > Goa's liberation saw the Indian so called democratic > > rule aka > > self-governance for the last 45 years. > > This Indian/self-governance rule has outdone the > > good that was built for the > > last 450 years in just 45 years. > > > Mario asks: > > > Floriano, > Correct me if I'm wrong, but wasn't Goa a COLONY of a > third rate European country, acquired by force 450 > years ago, where there was no such thing as democratic > rule, and no such thing as economic development > either, except that which benefited Goa's colonial > masters. How can you claim "sans manipulation" when a > colony is nothing but manipulation and exploitation, > and "sans vote banks" when voting meant nothing? > > > In my opinion, it's not democracy that is at fault in > Goa and India, but a subservient and careless > population that goes along with abuses without rising > up and electing honest people. > >
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Re: [Goanet] GOA FOR GOANS!
--- Bernado Colaco <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Nobody has asked the Portuguese to come back do not > get confused. There was no libertation in 61 only > failures. Big time corruption was bought by the > congress dudes to bolster their party funds. This > was > done in Goa with the collaboration with the Goans. > If > GS has guts open an inquiry into this issue. > Mario observes: > Since Goa was a colony under the thumb of a third rate European colonial power that acquired the territory by force 450 years ago, and tried to hang on to it several years after the era of colonialism had been declared over by the rest of the civilized world, Goa is correctly described as having been liberated. Wha happened next was for the citizens of Goa to deal with under established rules of democracy, not by some European-inspired benevolence that benefited mainly the coconuts among us.
[Goanet] Latest alcohol findings
The Committee for procuring Geographical Indicator status for Goan Feni has, in the course of their investigations, been uncovering strange facts about other alcohol forms and their side-effects. For example the results of a recent analysis revealed the presence of female hormones in beer. Men should take a concerned look at their beer consumption. The theory is that beer contains female hormones (hops contain phytoestrogens) and that by drinking enough beer, men turn into women. To test the theory, 100 men drank 8 pints of beer each within a 1 hour period. It was then observed that 100% of the test subjects: 1) Argued over nothing. 2) Refused to apologize when obviously wrong. 3) Gained weight. 4) Talked excessively without making sense. 5) Became overly emotional. 6) Couldn't drive. 7) Failed to think rationally 8) Had to sit down while urinating. No further testing was considered necessary. These findings further strengthen the case for the benefits of consuming Feni instead of other forms of alcohol. Cheers! Cecil ===
[Goanet] *** GOA NEWS: Feb 27/06 - Carnival, ST bill, TB hospital, Garbage, I-T act, Sports...
*** Floats depicting Goan lifestyle entertain crowd Thousands of revellers filled the streets of Margao from Holy Sprit church to Hospicio Hospital and from Collectorate building to Margao Municipal square to witness the colourful Carnival celebrations, today evening. More at: http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=news&Story_ID=022738 *** Carnival float parade in Vasco today Preparations are on for the Carnival float parade to be held on February 27 in the port town of Vasco. More at: http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=news&Story_ID=022730 *** Carnival at Bogmallo resort Bogmallo Beach Resort is holding an evening of theatrical splendour on February 28. More at: http://oheraldo.in/node/10068 *** Revelry marks Goa carnival King Momo led the carnival parade in Goa's capital Panjim, marking the beginning of celebrations of the colourful vibrant festival. More at: http://www.ndtv.com/morenews/showmorestory.asp? category=National&slug=Revelry+marks+Goa+carnival&id=85242 *** Sonia's help sought in implementing ST Bill The Goa State Scheduled Tribes Action Committee has urged AICC President, Sonia Gandhi to do justice for the tribal communities of Goa by fulfilling the demand such as declaring 30 per cent reservation as per the 1991 census. More at: http://oheraldo.in/node/10316 *** TB hospital ransacked A major theft was been reported at the pathology laboratory of the TB hospital at St Inez on Saturday night where equipment worth Rs 56,000 was stolen. More at: http://oheraldo.in/node/10348 *** St Inez garbage dump causing inconvenience The Corporation of the City of Panaji has now started dumping garbage in the plot of land at St Inez, which is located in the dense residential area. More at: http://oheraldo.in/node/10344 *** CCP polls: BJP, Victoria, Zuwarkar join hands The senior Congress leader and Deputy Speaker, Ms Victoria Fernandes has joined hands with the Bharatiya Janata Party. More at: http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=news&Story_ID=022740 *** Verna communidade's meet ends in acrimony The extraordinary meeting of the Verna communidade ended in acrimony today after a section of the public disrupted the proceedings and prevented the communidade shareholders from voting on the issue of retaining special attorney, Mr Savio Correia. More at: http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=news&Story_ID=022729 *** Salcete ministers prefer home to office! Governance at the doorsteps of the people may be an avowed motto of the Pratapsing Rane-led dispensation, one may say. More at: http://oheraldo.in/node/10336 *** Lethargic projects of MMC Mapusa Municipal Council had initially taken up various developmental projects in the market complex for the last 4 years, which unfortunately stand incomplete. More at: http://oheraldo.in/node/10353 *** I-T Act may be amended Goa Pradesh Youth Congress president Girish Chodankar has expressed confidence that the 2006 Union budget will bring necessary amendments to section 5A of the Income Tax Act that has affected salaried tax payers of Goan origin due to wrong interpretation of the said section. More at: http://oheraldo.in/node/10343 *** 'Shivratri' celebrated with traditional gaiety in Goa 'Shivratri' festival was celebrated with traditional gaiety and enthusiasm in Goa today. More at: http://news.webindia123.com/news/showdetails.asp? id=261817&n_date=20060226&cat=India *** Wildlife census in Goa reveals presence of big cats In a startling revelation that confirms reports of big cats roaming the dense forests of Goa. More at: http://news.webindia123.com/news/showdetails.asp? id=261258&n_date=20060225&cat=India *** Goan sleaze just a click away The Goa police are investigating an internet scam, by a gang of international crooks originating from the United States. More at: http://oheraldo.in/node/10311 *** Govt asked to convince Goa to lift chicken ban The directors of Kwality Animal Feeds Private Limited (KAFPL), Belgaum, has urged the state government to pressurise the government of Goa to lift the ban on import of chicken from Karnataka, which is free from infection. More at: http://www.newindpress.com/NewsItems.asp? ID=IEK20060226233937&Page=K&Title=Southern+News+-+Karnataka&Topic=-447 *** Three passengers injured in road mishap at Balli Three passengers travelling in a bus coming from Canacona to Margao were injured as the bus went off the road at Balli. More at: http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=news&Story_ID=022734 *** Cops yet to trace whereabouts of accused escaped from custody The Margao police are yet to trace the whereabouts of the Mumbai-based alleged accused, Mohamed Shahjan who escaped from the police custody. More at: http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=news&Story_ID=022733 *** Britisher found dead in Calangute guest house A 30-year old British man, Scott James Spinney was found dead in his
[Goanet] Churchill wants assurance from govt on Dabolim expansion
http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=news&Story_ID=02267 Churchill wants assurance from govt on Dabolim expansion NT News Service Margao, Feb 25: Seeking an assurance from the state government that the Dabolim airport would be expanded and retained, the South Goa Congress MP, Mr Churchill Alemao said that if the Congress party intended to rule the state then it would have to scrap the Mopa airport proposal. Significantly Mr Churchill came out with this observation within a couple of days of the Congress chief, Ms Sonia Gandhi advice to state leaders to maintain restrain. Mr Churchill was emphatic that this issue need to be solved before the next assembly elections lest the airport controversy snowball into an issue if not sorted out before the next general elections. He also said that the government has to think of upgrading Dabolim or else, the government would lose its grip on Goa. Announcing his plans of going to the people by holding public meetings across the state, Mr Alemao told reporters that starting from March 2 at Vasco, meetings would be held on March 7 at Navelim and then on March 9 at Curtorim. Mr Alemao along with Mr Radharao Gracias stated that the MLA,s of respective constituencies should treat the meetings as an open call and use it as a platform to state their stands on the issue. The duo also charged the navy of using INS Hansa for other purposes other than defence. �They have a golf course and a huge football ground. Both these spaces can be utilised for the expansion of Dabolim airport,� Mr Alemao said. Mr Gracias welcomed the statement of the Maharashtra government, which said that the state was ready to build its own airport at Sindhudurg, saying, �this would solve the problem once and for all. Ms Sonia Gandhi should intervene and solve the problem.� The MP suggested that since the Rane government was adamant, it should get expert advice on the feasibility of Mopa. �Look at the Roman Konkani script and the Devanagri script issue. Today people want the Roman script. The same will happen with the airport issue, but it will be too late when people will prefer Dabolim,�he remarked. The MP reiterated that the erstwhile BJP-led government of Goa was dislodged mainly to ensure that the Congress would do something for the betterment of the Goan people, who stand to be adversely affected by the proposed Mopa airport. �If Mopa becomes a reality then the Goan tourism industry will collapse and the only beneficiary will be Maharashtra,� he said adding that Goans should understand these factors and should support Dabolim to become an international airport and not a Mopa. -- TUMCHER AXIRVAD ASSUM; DEV BOREM KORUM. Gabe Menezes. London, England
[Goanet] RE: Churchill wants whitepaper on airport before elections To kick-start campaign on March 2
1. This is clearly a "miss". There doesnt seem to be any chance whatsoever of the Rane govt issuing a white paper on Mopa. It is probably banking on the PM to give his green signal so as to treat the project as a "fait accompli". Churchill's timing may be a bit off. This should have been called for 6 months ago. 2. Another clear "miss". Maharashtra is zeroing in on a second Mumbai airport at Navi Mumbai. So this idea of Churchill's is gratuitous. Besides, if push comes to shove, southern Maharashtra may decide it can get by with the planned Rs 15 crore (only!) upgrade of the airport in Belgaum, Karnataka. Belgaum's surface transport links to Mahrashtra may be OK or can be upgraded for this purpose. So Mopa can be dispensable one way or the other. But this raises a pertinent question which I have posed at the end. 3. This is a real "hit", if it is true! Due to a lack of sufficient focus on Dabolim in the media we get to hear this kind of thing very late in the day! Surely it has been going on for a long time and is not an overnight development! 4.Question: OK let's suppose that the PM gives Mopa the thumbs down. Will the Churchill story end there? Will this be enough for Churchill or will he ask for more just like Oliver Twist? For example what will he have to say about any upgradation of road transport between North and South Goa. Will he say "no" to that too? Only time will tell, na? Cheers.
[Goanet] Britisher found dead in Calangute guest house
Britisher found dead in Calangute guest house NT News Service Mapusa, Feb 26: A 30-year old British man, Scott James Spinney was found dead in his room in a guest house at Umtavaddo, Calangute on Saturday, Calangute police said. Spinney had checked into the guest house on Friday evening. Police are unclear how he died but found a 50-pack strip of tablets in the room. The strip was empty. The post mortem is scheduled for tomorrow at the Goa Medical College, Bambolim, where the body has been sent. The Calangute police registered a case of unnatural death. The police sub-inspector, Mr Chimulkar is investigating. ~(^^)~ Avelino
Re: [Goanet] Sensible Goa action, Another *sabaash*...
Gabriel Surely, better to be busy than idle! Better still, to look busy! Cornel - Original Message - From: "Gabriel de Figueiredo" > > When I was in Goa last September, a fishing trawler > had stuck fast in a sandbank off Miramar beach. Its > catch of fish was washing up on the beach, and there > was a team of municipal workers trying to clear up the > shores of the dead fish: one woman to dig a hole; > another to spear the fish and drag it into the hole; > three women to supervise the other two. And I am not > joking.
[Goanet] Does India like or loathe foreigners?
Sunil Sethi does make interesting points in the article. There is, of course, the flip side of the coin. Some (not all) foreigners who come to India do treat India and Indians with contempt - often openly. And the aspect of xenophobia is present in all countries. The recent controversy of the attempt by Laxmi Mittal to take over Arcelor is one such example. Sachin Phadte
[Goanet] Goan identity showcased at Margao floats
Goan identity showcased at Margao floats BY HERALD CORRESPONDENT MARGAO, FEB 26 - The uniqueness of Goan identity was amply demonstrated here this evening as hundreds of Carnival revellers from all walks of life thronged to the city to witness colourful parade of floats which wended their way through the city streets and culminated at the Margao Municipal square. The Chief Guest Dr.Wilfred D'Souza was seen seated on the dais at least 45 minutes earlier before the floats began to arrive at around 5.30.p.m. at the Municipal square. Attired in varied colours and dresses, the spectators lustily cheered the floats which depicted various scenes of Goan lifestyles such as paddy cultivation, sugarcane plantations, fishing activities, transport system etc. Young girls and boys danced to the tune of lovely music while the young and the old sprayed powder in the traditional Goan style, some men were seen dressed in the women's attire, which created a real carnival mood. While floats such as the "Goencho San Joan", "Save Goa", "Goenche Karvi", depicted various phases of Goan lifestyle, there were commercial and individual floats too that made their appearance today. A total number of 82 floats participated, thus giving a big response to the Margao Carnival Committee. Among those on the dais were MLA Banu Azgaoncar, Damu Naik, MMC Chairperson Piedade Noronha and the MMC Councillors. The Margao Police headed by Police Inspector Santosh Dessai, under the supervision of Dy.SP Tony Fernandes and overall supervision of SP Shekar Prabhudessai performed well in making the occasion a grand success. ~(^^)~ Avelino
Re: [Goanet] GOA FOR GOANS!
the helm of Goa's > governance must be held in firm > hands of Goans, not by Goans dictated to by the > national parties like the > Congress, the BJP, the NCP or the Janata Party etc. > I am talking about > Goa's own regional party. > > The concept of Goa for Goans must be forgotten once > and for all. > > Goa must be made secure under Goa's rule so that > outsiders feel really > secure to settle down in Goa and prosper, fully > knowing that they will enjoy > total harmony and peace through the emergence of the > RULE OF LAW. > > In other words, Goa does not need the Portuguese, > but needs the Portuguese > type disciplined Rule like never before with real > Goans in its command and > not Goan chamchas of the national parties. > Nobody has asked the Portuguese to come back do not get confused. There was no libertation in 61 only failures. Big time corruption was bought by the congress dudes to bolster their party funds. This was done in Goa with the collaboration with the Goans. If GS has guts open an inquiry into this issue. BC ___ To help you stay safe and secure online, we've developed the all new Yahoo! Security Centre. http://uk.security.yahoo.com
[Goanet] The Goan Forum updated Feb 26, 2006 with Circa Circa
The Goan Forum at http://www.colaco.net is pleased to advise all Goans of its update this Feb 26, 2006 : A Goan Village circa 1961 : Pride, Prejudice, the Truth, or Selective Blindness in 2006? Three tales ...Three viewpoints: one each from Antonio Menezes, Vivek Menezes and Floriano Lobo. TGF comments added. Your critical comments are welcome jc for TGF _ Dont just search. Find. Check out the new MSN Search! http://search.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200636ave/direct/01/
[Goanet] RIBANDAR FEEDS ON CRUMBS FROM THE MASTER'S TAPLE
Ribandar which comprises of Wards 29 & 30 of the 30 member Corporation of City of Panaji (CCP) has always been treated as the poor relation, at the tail end of any budget. It is physically clearly detached from the City of Panaji by a 3km long causeway - perhaps this is cause of its neglect. Though officially part of the City of Panaji, it has all the trappings of a rural area due to the overall neglect in terms of civic neglect and unreliable infrastructure. It would have made more sense to bifurcate Ribandar and amalgamate part of it in neighbouring Old Goa Panchayat and the other part into the neighbouring Chimbel Panchayat. This would have at least meant much less in terms of the current exorbitant taxes and freedom from the bureaucratic red tape that has to be endured by virtue of being officially part of the Corporation of City of Panaji. The people of Ribandar are not very demanding. Their twin longstanding demands for a football ground and a community hall cum recreation park have remained unfulfilled for decades. Strewn garbage, biting stray dogs and erratic power and water supplies continues to cast a shadow of doubt whether there at all exists a system that provides civic amenities in return for the high civic taxes the people of Ribandar most unfairly are made to shell out. Aires Rodrigues Mumbai ___ Win a BlackBerry device from O2 with Yahoo!. Enter now. http://www.yahoo.co.uk/blackberry
[Goanet] Sonia Gandhi Rekindles Hopes of Dhangars
http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=news&Story_ID=022712 Sonia Gandhi Rekindles Hopes of Dhangars by Nandkumar Kamat THE ancient pastoral community of Goa-Dhangar-Gouly with just 7,583 population is one of the most vulnerable and backward community in the world. It was not included as a "tribe" in the schedule of the constitution along with the rest three tribes — Gavade, Kunbis and Velips in 2002. The BJP government led by Mr Manohar Parrikar had taken some laudable steps to address their grievances. The Congress party was always sympathetic to them but the political condition in Goa and at national level did not permit their leaders to follow up the case at the highest level. Taking the benefit of the visit of Shrimati Sonia Gandhi, the chief minister Mr Pratapsing Ra ne raised the issue of granting them the "Scheduled tribe" status in the presence of Quepem MLA and GIDC chairman Mr Chandrakant Kawlekar who belongs to that community and has been consistently in the forefront to champion their cause. Soniaji was sympathetic to the issue and agreed to meet the members of the community. Despite her busy schedule on February 23, before the inauguration of the Rajiv Gandhi IT habitat, an appointment was fixed at Cabo Raj Bhavan. It was a very brief meeting but as a member invited to be a part of the delegation of the Dhangar-Gouly community of Goa, I returned with a positive feeling that at least now the long pending demand of the community may be met because none other than the Congress party president and chairman of UPA national coordination committee Madam Sonia Gandhi had shown sympathy and understanding of their case. I have met many national and international politicians but the simplicity and the positive approach of Sonia Gandhi was touching. Since 2003, thanks to the pro-active approach of ex-leader of the opposition and senior tribal leader of Goa, Dr Kashinath Zalmi, I was given an opportunity to be of some service to the community specifically to prepare an ethnological report officially under the chairpersonship of sociologist Dr Bernadette Gomes in 2003 and to advocate their case at government level. The delegation which met Mrs Gandhi under the leadership of Mr Chandrakant Kawlekar had requested me to present their case to her in brief. When we reached Raj Bhavan there were many women from the community dressed in their colourful traditional attire. But the security people did not permit more than six members at a time. When we were called in, I found that in the main hall Soniaji was surrounded by a group of Dhangar-Gouly women. Mrs Margaret Alva and State congress president, Ponda MLA Shri Ravi Naik were accompanying her. Soniaji appeared different to me compared to her image portrayed in the media. She was all smiles, very disarming and welcoming. Having sensed the importance of the time I told her that the issue of granting "Scheduled tribe" status to the Dhangar-Gouly community is an issue of empowering the weaker sections — a commitment of her government and the Dhangar-Gouly community of Goa is one of the most vulnerable tribal community on earth. They have no title to their traditional pastures, their dwellings and could be easily displaced. When I showed her the copy of the official ethnological report, she said, "could I have that report?" I immediately gave her my personal copy and told her that it is being examined by the Registrar General of India (RGI) to determine whether the Dhangar/Gouly community deserves a "Scheduled tribe" status. Madam Soniaji, I said, it may need a constitutional amendment to include the community as "scheduled tribe". Since she had shown keen interest in studying the issue I could see that the report would be very useful to make a strong case. The president of Dhangar Samajonnati Mandal Mr Laxman Kawalekar then presented a memorandum to her. We left the hall with a positive impression because Soniaji appeared to be genuinely sensitive to the issue which she had already discussed during the previous night's dinner at the chief minister's residence. Now after personally meeting the community members and getting a copy of the official report and the memorandum there was a definite possibility that she would take some positive steps after reaching New Delhi. It is really pathetic that the Dhangar-Gouly community leaders have been made to run from pillar to post on their genuine demands for the past 40 years. Earlier their case was rejected because the previous report did not convince the RGI that they deserved a "scheduled tribe" status. So when the constitutional amendment was moved in 2002, three other communities of Goa earlier classified as OBCs were included as "scheduled tribes". The Dhangar-Gouly community scattered in 110 hamlets in ten talukas of Goa except Tiswadi was disappointed. Efforts began afresh to prepare a new ethnological report. The government led by Mr Manohar Parrikar gave the community leaders a sympathetic treatment.
[Goanet] [JudeSundayReflections] Sunday Reflections: First Sunday of Lent
Sunday Reflections - An aid to Sunday Liturgy My Groups | JudeSundayReflections Main Page 27-Feb-2006 Dear Friend, It is a fact that millions of people love to watch football hockey, baseball and cricket test matches. It is fun to watch teams pit their strength against each other. While we enjoy watching others being tested we ourselves do not enjoy being tested and tried. Students, by and large hate tests and workers shun evaluations. Yet the only way of knowing that we are up to the mark is self-evaluation and being put to the test. Our faith matures only through trials and temptations; even Jesus was tempted. Have an empowering weekend! Fr. Jude Sunday Reflections: First Sunday of Lent Repent, change and believe. 05-Mar-2006 Readings: Genesis 9: 8-15; 1 Peter 3: 18-22; Mark 1: 12-15; The first reading from the book of Genesis speaks of the first of the 'friendship-agreements', covenants that God established with Noah and his descendants after the flood. Each covenant that God made with his people was necessitated by the situation the people found themselves in. Before the covenant with Noah, evil was on the increase since Adam's sin and Cain's murder of Abel. God had sent the flood to destroy that evil age and permit a new beginning with a new creation. The symbol of that covenant was 'the bow in the clouds'-the rainbow- which was originally a sign of peace; it embraced the entire human race, and all of creation. This would be a sign of God's constant desire to embrace all peoples; a sign of hope and new life. In the second reading St. Peter reminds his readers that an outward sign of the Covenant that God made with his people is baptism. Baptism not only removes Original Sin but is also our birth into Christ -the way we become adopted children of God, heirs of heaven, and temples of the Holy Spirit. Peter points out that the waters of baptism are an antitype of the waters of the flood. The floodwaters destroyed almost all the people except Noah's family. The waters of Baptism on the other hand are the cleansing agent that saves all. Today's gospel reminds us that after his baptism Jesus led by the Spirit spent forty days and forty nights in the desert, during which time he was tempted by Satan. The Spirit drove Jesus into the desert to confront the enemy, Satan head on. There is a sense of urgency here as the Spirit had filled Jesus with zeal and power to commence his mission, to recall mankind from the ways of sin and to restore the rule of God. Eager to begin his mission, empowered by the Spirit, Jesus declares war against Satan by venturing into the desert, which people traditionally believed was the abode of the evil one. By entering this territory Jesus was taking the battle into enemy territory. By remaining there for forty days and forty nights, a period of fullness, he wanted to symbolize that this was no passing battle but a declaration of total war against evil. An Officer and a Gentleman In the movie An Officer and a Gentleman, we are taken inside a boot camp where candidates are trained to be flight officers. In the film Richard Gere intent on being a flight officer endures every test and challenge his tough drill sergeant throws at him. In the end Richard emerges from the training grounds a changed man. Upon entering the boot camp he was very selfish, but in camp he learned how to reach out and help his classmates, he felt real pain when his friend committed suicide, and he proved himself to be a true gentleman by marrying his girlfriend. -Today we begin the season of Lent, a spiritual boot camp in a sense. Albert Cylwicki in 'His Word Resounds' Some would question how the Holy Spirit could lead Jesus to be tempted. Firstly one should note that to be tempted is not the same as to sin. Temptations, are not there to make us fail, but -as with an athlete or a student - to make us better and stronger. In Jesus' case this test was to be a dramatic conflict between him and Satan. The result of this first bout with Satan was victory for Jesus but the war would continue till the final victory of goodness over evil. The call of Jesus to join him in this battle, "Repent and believe the Good News," echo's during this season of Lent. To repent is to break our ties with evil in our thoughts, words and deeds. And to believe means to move more and more towards the mind of Jesus. "No temptation is too great to be overcome. "My grace is sufficient for you." Jesus assures us. The final responsibility for evil in the world rests with us mature human beings. Evil can only exist if we accept those seductive invitations to flaunt divine wisdom, especially the invitations to greed and self-aggrandizement." -Eugene F. Lauer. To repent, to fight against temptation and evil is a lifetime's task. Jesus did not overcome Satan in the wilderness; he achieved that only in hi
[Goanet] Misery in Goa
Misery in Goa BY ZARIN AMROLIA Monday, February 27, 2006 12:16:51 IST Set in Goa, the book conveys to the reader a feeling of isolation and loneliness, which is experienced by many in today's world The Girl Sonia Faleiro Penguin Viking Rs. 250 A girl commits suicide in a gloomy village of Goa and the story begins... Sinking into flashback, the book has two characters - two men who have been closest to the protagonist 'Girl'. Throughout the book these two characters contemplate each event of the 'Girl's' life, to figure out what led to her suicide. Flipping through the book the feelings of gloom, depression, loneliness, and abandonment stare in your face from every page. The graph of the Girl's' life, the actions of the characters, as well as the descriptions of the village in which the story is set cry out the feeling of being forsaken by the rest of the world. Though the setting is in Goa, it is a gloomy, isolated Goa completely contrasting the sunny sands, drinks and dance that are synonymous to this city. "I did not make a conscious effort to make the book gloomy. I started this book when I was writing my thesis while studying MSC in the University of Edinburgh. I haven't structured the book and neither are my characters inspired by anybody. I just started writing and this is the result. I am a Goan and the memories and feelings of loneliness were stronger because of the distance and my longing for my hometown when I was studying. I guess that is what came out in the book. The setting of this book is not just from one village but a composite of the various villages in Goa that I have visited," explained author Sonia Faleiro, about her debut novel. As the story goes, the protagonist of this book falls in love with a backpacker who moves in with her for a while, but one fine day he is gone without as much as a goodbye. The 'Girl' pines away with the feeling of abandonment, and her situation is worsened when she discovers her pregnancy. After her death the lost lover returns, consumed with guilt, to live in her house. "This story is about one direction that people take to cope with the situations that life gifts them. The Girl enters into a life whose consequences she cannot cope with. So she decides to get out of her suffering once and for all," said the author, who is currently working as a journalist in Mumbai. Written well and the book does make an easy reading but it leaves the reader with a sad feeling in his throat. Quite descriptive, the characters can be related with. "I will be writing a fiction and a non-fiction next," concluded the author. http://www.cybernoon.com/DisplayArticle.asp?section=fromthepress&subsect ion=inbombay&xfile=February2006_inbombay_standard9072 ~(^^)~ Avelino
Re: [Goanet] Carnival floats thrill audience
--- Gabe Menezes <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > http://oheraldo.in/node/10312 > > Carnival floats thrill audience > > BY HERALD REPORTER > PANJIM, FEB 25 Revelry, pageantry, music and dance > marked the > Carnival parade in the city on Saturday with King > Momo pronouncing the > traditional decree to forget about worries and > indulge in fun and > merriment for the coming four days from his > well-decorated and > colourful float. I don't know how this compares with the Carnavales of the past. But I've received this email from a close relative in Goa: "As usual the carnival floats did their rounds yesterday, and there are the usual dances etc. I was watching the floats on the TV, it was relayed live. What I noticed was that in many floats, the joy and fun of carnival was missing, the people in the floats were participating for the money I guess ! Anyway, some of the floats were good, and many were pathetic ! I also watched the carnival floats of Madeira, Portugal, relayed this evening on the RTP channel, and wow, what a show it was - the costumes were so colourful and fabulous, and the 'joie de vivre' of the Portuguese people was exhilarating." Cheers, Gabriel de Figueiredo. Melbourne - Australia. Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Health: Dedicated to providing current health news and information http://au.health.yahoo.com/
Re: [Goanet] Third episode of Contacto Goa TV series on Feb 26/27
--- Desmond Nazareth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Dear all: > > The third episode will be broadcast on RTP > International channel on: > Very good program once again, although I saw only the Monteiros. Having said that RTP programing is flip flop. BC ___ Yahoo! Messenger - NEW crystal clear PC to PC calling worldwide with voicemail http://uk.messenger.yahoo.com
[Goanet] SEZs & AIRPORTS: AP MAKES THE LINK
http://www.financialexpress.com/fe_full_story.php?content_id=118827 AP's street-smart SEZ strategy Identifies locations close to airport facilties of *neighbouring states* SATYA NAAGESH AYYAGARY & KVVV CHARYA === The only chink in AP's armour might be the abject surrender of Begumpet airport to the military once HIAL Shamshabad is ready! This will be big mistake.
[Goanet] FROM GOA: Goanet News Bytes * Feb 27, 2006 * It's Carnival time in Goa... local identity showcased at Margao floats
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