[Goanet] Goanet News Bytes * Mar 14, 2006 * Monserrate wins Panjim corporation polls... St John's admissions coming up
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[Goanet] NRIs -NRGs & Goans - FW Press Releases - Comments
FIRST THIS:- - Original Message - From: "Bernado Colaco" Subject: Re: Worldwide Forum of Non Resident Goans http://www.globalgoenkar.com/index.htm Now that an association is in place, please do not fight and get into the ego madness which is common among us(Goans). Regards BC --- "Goa's Pride Goa-World.Com" wrote: Worldwide Forum of Non Resident Goans http://www.globalgoenkar.com/index.htm News Flash Inaugration of the Forum on 16th March, 2006 at 10am. Venue : "Leonaras Restaurant", Verna, Goa. AND BEFORE ANYONE HAS A CHANCE TO SAY JACK ROBBINGS NOW THIS:- - Original Message - From: Manuel Studio Subject: Press Release for goa500.com Manuel Caldeira (First appointed representative of NRIs & NRGs at the NRI Convention at Kala Academy, Panjim on 4-1-2006.) End COMMENTS: The above two posts on the heel of each other gives credence to what is said about Goa and Goans. "If two Goans get together there must be three organizations" No sooner one organization came up with its inaugural schedule, pronto comes another one beating its own Reng-te-Teng. Now the problem here is "who to believe" This becomes a diffifult task for us at goasuraj which has been beating its own Reng-te-Teng for almost nigh six years and wanted to believe that there would be some sanity amongst Goans especially after the bone crushing communal riots in Savordem/Curchorem. We are no strangers to either the newly elected President of the NRI Forum Mr. Jamie Rebello nor Mr. Manuel Caldeira the officially appointed NRI representative. Mr. Jamie Rebello happens to be our party's 'Life Member" since past many years. On the other side, Mr. Manuel Caldeira happens to be a recent Moidekar, having established his handicraft venture dealing with ceramics. We have, to a certain extent, through our founding president Mr. Floriano Lobo, who is also a Moidekar, with the Party's Head Office located at Moira, helped Mr. Caldeira overcome the harassments meted out to him by his vile neighbours as well as by Government authorities while setting up his enterprise, when we realised that he was the appointee of the NRIs to represent them with the the Government NRI-Cell appointed at the last NRI convention at the Kala Academy, Panjim in January. We are in a precarious position to place ourselves between these two persons, or seemingly two parallel organizations dealing with the same entity, 'THE NRIs". But we as a party with its raison d'etre being "Goan Unity" cannot play spoil-sports with both sides and damage what is good for Goa and Goans. Therefore, we must take our unequivocal stand. And the stand we take is to denounce what Mr. Jamie Rebello is doing with all his friend circle and uphold and recognize Mr. Manuel Caldeira as the NRIs sole appointed Representative to liaise with the Government appointed NRI-CELL. It is unprecedented that an organization such as ours will denounce its own life member. But we cannot and will not play with fire which is starting to consume the NRI Goans who are poised to make a beginning after three long years of venting their frustrations on the Goa Government's apathy towards the NRIs and NRGs. We have witnessed the venting of such frustrations during the three NRI conventions. It is time to start with clear objectives and not just the song and dance that Goans are known to associate with come sun, come rain. This is serious business and the FORUM set out by Mr. Jaime Rebello has no place other than to back Manual Caldeira in his efforts to make a clean beginning. There is always a proper time for the NRIs to think away from Manuel Caldeira once his term until the next NRI convention is over. If the FORUM set-up by Mr. Jamie Rebello by appointing himself as its President does not call off the inaugural function at Leonora's come 16th. March, 2006, it will be tantamount of hoisting a BIG BLACK FLAG to announce to the world that Goans cannot ever UNITE and work as ONE. Goasuraj will work whole-heartedly with the Goan NRIs only through their officially appointed representative Mr. Manuel Caldeira until such time that the NRIs decide to appoint their new representative. goasuraj Check-out the Road Map for Goa at www.goasu-raj.org
[Goanet] IT'S TIME GOA CHANTED THIS NEW MANTRA
http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=news&Story_ID=03131 Aviation revolution by Vaman R Naik The country is on the verge of aviation revolution. Thanks to the arrival of low-cost airlines, the aviation sector has changed completely. Recently success stories of India's aviation sector has spread across the world at such a pace that even the industry insiders are having a tough time keeping abreast of the latest developments. The frenetic pace at which the country's aviation industry is growing is bound to attract the attention of any investor.In just a year, more than five new airline companies were floated and took to the skies. Some of these are Kingfisher Airlines, Spice Jet and Paramount Airways. Waiting to fly high are new entrants like Magic Air and Air One. Jet Airlines recently acquired Air Sahara, its closest rival in the aviation sector. This high profile takeover saw Jet emerging as country's largest airline. Going by the past experience the outcome is expected to be positive. It is likely to benefit all the players in the field. The consumers will have more choice, competing fares with a tendency to come down, improved service etc. Also booking an air ticket has now become much simpler. An agent can give you options of lower fares and ways to find seats in booked flights. Nations around the world, including the more developed ones, are increasingly privatizing their aviation sectors and entering into innovative corporate partnership in the global market. When it comes to pricing, airlines today are competing with Indian Railways. They are trying to woo train passengers who travel in first class and in AC coaches. Undoubtedly, infrastructure bottlenecks are the major stumbling blocks for the industry's growth. The smaller players in the field are demanding the setting up of an apex body for the aviation sector, on the lines of NASSCOM. Improving the infrastructure is expected to bring large benefits to several sectors ranging from tourism to manufacturing activities. India has benefited immensely from the privatization of aviation sector. Growth in air traffic must be accompanied by improvement in infrastructure as well as high standards of safety -- This should form the backdrop for planning and implementing Goa's aviation at Dabolim AND Mopa. Surface transport connectivity is a part and parcel of this vital exercise.
[Goanet] Re: NAVY IN THE NEWS
Hmm, There you go again, trying to discredit the Indian Armed Forces. Well, let me tell you that there is no contradiction whatsoever in the Navys stance. Firstly, the officers have been dismissed from the Service by *the pleasure of the President* decree, and not as a result of trial by Court Martial. This is a rare occurance, but happens from time to time. One of the Navy Chiefs was dismissed in year 2000 using this decree. All officers of the Armed Forces serve at the pleasure of the president and can be dismissed by him WITHOUT ASSIGNING REASONS. This is different from a court martial, where the accused has a defence lawyer, and the procedure is like a civil court in most ways. The Navy board of Inquiry determined that the information was sold by the officers to Shankaran, who was an agent for a foreign arms dealer. So it was obvious all along that foreigners were involved in the tail end of that company. If the dismissed officers are claiming that they were not afforded the right to sit through the proceedings of the BOI and crossexamine witnesses, its POPPYCOCK, because all Boards of Inquiry have to allow the alleged accussed this facility as per Regulations for the Navy, and the Navy Act. Incidentally, Both these legal documents are based upon and framed on the QR&AI--Queens Regulations and Admilralty Instructions. The Navy has nothing to hide, and in fact has punished the guilty quite swiftly. regards, Gilbert Menezes > Date: Tue, 14 Mar 2006 12:14:35 +0530 > From: "Philip Thomas" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > http://www.ndtv.com/msnnewsdesk/topstory.asp?category=National&id=18957 > Foreigners involved in War Room Leak: Navy > > - Randeep Singh Nandal >
[Goanet] Re: No pot of Gold in the Cayman Islands
Good day to you GoaNet, I Thank you sincerely for loading my article on the Net. I was surprised as to the calls I got from Uk to tell me about my article. I just hope our Goan brothers will think twice before they make leaps, they need to know that " NO LONGER IS THE GRASS GREENER ON THE OTHERSIDE OF THE FENCE" as is presented to be. Once again my sincere thanks & regards. Renoir --- Follow all Goanet posts at : http://www.goanet.org/archive.php?name=News&list=goanet
[Goanet] Scientists find anti-malarial properties in Goan delicacy
Scientists find anti-malarial properties in Goan delicacy The Times of India Kounteya Sinha Tuesday, March 14, 2006 11:59:48 pm NEW DELHI: One of Goa's most exotic delicacies could soon lead India's fight against malaria. Scientists from the National Institute of Oceanography in collaboration with researchers at the National Centre for Cell Science, Pune, and International Centre for Generic Engineering and Biotechnology have isolated molecules from the Indian green mussel (perna viridis) that kills the chloroquine resistant malaria parasite, especially the Plasmodium falciparum type, very effectively. The molecules, named NIO-1 and NIO-2, have been sold to a Mumbai-based company which will develop and commercialise the anti-malaria drug. According to NIO's Anil Chatterji, pre-clinical toxicity study of the molecules have shown absolutely no side effect. Clinical trials will begin in two months. The project to find the molecules was funded by CSIR. Chatterjee said: "The molecules will be extremely effective especially against chloroquine resistant strain of malaria parasite - W2Mef. The molecules kill the parasite rather than just inhibiting their growth. Compounds were found to be non-toxic to human cells with no negative effect seen on them. ~(^^)~ Avelino
[Goanet] Utt Goenkara
Bangarachem amchem goem borlam xatem, maddnem ani dongor borlea zaddnem, doreacheu valo borlea touristani, tosech pollounk galear atam borlea flim actorani... iea goenkara ani sambal tujem gor ani zomin, poixeachea axik vikenakat amche maiche zomin, aiz poixeachea axik lagon tuka fallea rostear nidonk poddot, (chint munxea korchea adie) aiz amchem bangarachem goem bailea lokache nodrik asa, poixe asslelea goenkarani ieat ani samalat gheun tumche zomin. zaitea goenkar pordesan zodun torui avoi bapaichea ghara asslea putan samballelea ghorak joggodtat, zaitea zannar goenkarani aple zomin samballe. aiz goem asslelea goenkaran amchea zominecho vallor koulo, tor mogall goenkarano samballat amchem bangarachem goem... VIVA GOA...
[Goanet] Press Release of NRI/NRG Association website goa500.com.
Press Release The Non Resident Indians (NRIs) of Goan origin and Non Resident Goans (NRGs) who have been interacting with the NRI Facilitation Center set-up by the Government of Goa for the past three years through NRI Conventions (Samelans), first held at the Menezes Braganza Hall and thereafter at the Kala Academy, Panjim, are happy to announce the release of their website www.goa500.com. The website will be fully operational shortly, as work in this direction is ongoing. The name for this website 'goa500.com' is a tribute to the glorious Goa of past 500 years and for the distinct identity of Goans in the Indian subcontinent. Fifty years ago, overseas Goan would send a letter or a telegram and the post man would deliver. But now goa500.com is here to unite us with ease and make us feel readily at home. Goa has been called by distant admirers as the 'Pearl of the Orient', and Goans everywhere throughout the world are proud of their heritage. But never before could they communicate like today using the e-technology. Every one of us Goans could be struck by thunder and lightning of Goan jealousy, clan mentality, and recently, since 1961, by corruption. Today, despite these counter productive signs, we have Goan youth like this web designer Mr. Warren Rodrigues of Warren Designz.com and his teammates that put together this website without receiving any payment so far for their efforts, just to contribute for a better and a united Goa. There are strong elements in our Goan society who are eager to revive Goa's glory of ante-Portuguese era and make Goa of today another Singapore in the Indian subcontinent. Like Mahtma Gandhi, who was an NRI himself and who had come back to his homeland to be the cog in the wheel of the demise of the British rule in India, it is now the turn of us NRIs and NRGs to put our energies together to build a better, united and a strong Goa. Ground zero of Goa's glorious past, its identity, can be found engraved in history even to this day after 500 years, in its ancient 'Royal Capital' in South Goa, earlier known as Chandrapura and today CHANDOR to us. As a mark of history, one still witnesses the 'Musol Dance' executed in Cotta, Chandor, on the second day of Carnaval each year, where Goans dressed in original dresses of 500 years ago perform in front of each household, displaying a lit oil lamp, chanting " WE SHALL MAKE POWDER OF OUR ENEMIES". Chandor is the lost Mecca of glorious Goan past where one still finds, at least in one household, holed cellar walls to accommodate gun muzzles and intriguing hidden passages, a means of defense and escape against enemy intruders. Beautiful, friendly, peaceful and rich in natural resources and cultural heritage is Goa, now the home to new comers, looking for a better and peaceful living. And it is here that the revival of Goan identity is a must to preserve the good in life and to prosper in the global economy. Let goa500.com be a vehicle to take us in this direction and be a 'forum', like never before, to address NRI's and NRG's concerns, problems, aches and pains and to share constructive opinions and ideas for a result oriented and progressive objectives, always remaining a galvanizing force for unity among Goans for a better and a strong GOA. The only hidden agenda behind goa500.com is to preserve the Goan identity, to foster Goan unity, to protect the interests in Goa of NRI's and NRG's and for the overall contribution towards excellence of our combined Goan society. Let us all Goans in diaspora in particular and Goans in Goa at large unite under one banner and one mind through goa500.com Manuel Caldeira (First appointed representative of NRIs & NRGs at the NRI Convention at Kala Academy, Panji on 4-1-2006.) Novo Portugal, Moira-Bardez-Goa - 403 514 Ph. 91-832-2470493 email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] 13-3-2006
[Goanet] RE: GOA NEWS: Terrorist Threat to Goa
Dear Goanet Readers, In my opinion the State Government of Goa must take immediate steps to ensure that no premises, residential or commercial are leased out to anyone without first obtaining the NOC - No Objection Certificate from the Police Department like it is done in Mumbai. There is a form to be filled up with photographs of the owner leasing the property, the person taking the lease, and the estate agent or person introducing the tenant. Copies are retained with photographs of all concerned at the Police Station.Owners and Cooperative Societies have to follow this as a law failing which they could be prosecuted as per the law. It would be in the interest of all concerned if, it is followed strictly. Hotels & Motels would also have to follow some sort of ID for tourists both local & international which can be checked by authorities if the need arises. All should be extra security conscious in these trying circumstances. Thanks & Regards Donald A. Dsilva P.O. Box 632, Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain. *** Terrorist Threat to Goa The arrest of Tariq Ahmed Battlo alias Tariq Jalal (28) hailing from Srinagar, with RDX and hand grenades at the Margaon railway station on the night of March 10, is undoubtedly a matter for serious worry for all of us. More at: http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=news&Story_ID=031326 * *** Goans fear state becoming hide-out for anti-social elements With the arrest of the alleged terrorist, Tariq Battlo by the Margao police, the question that is haunting the general public is whether Goa is slowly becoming a new hide-out for such anti-social elements and various illegal activities. More at: http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=news&Story_ID=03138 Follow Goanet all posts at : http://www.goanet.org/archive.php?name=News&list=goanet
[Goanet] Terrorists, pakistanis, muslims Kashmiris in Goa(handle the situation with care)
Dear Friends, The issue of sensitive establishments in Goa being a terrorist target is a serious problem not only for the Government of the state but for every person be it a Goan or a Non Goan ,irrespective from any religion caste creed or race, the Government of every state where such issues arise can only do their best the rest is and should be the responsibility of every human being in Goa, if people want to enjoy in Goa its their moral responsibility to protect it from all dangers of such terrorist attacks, let's just not blame the Government or police but the fight should be from all of us as we stand united in this. During our childhood days our folks told us that once Goa would be hit by a severe cyclone or earthquake causing a lot of damage our lovely mother called Goa , but due the relics of Saint Francis Xavier at OLD GOA we were all saved, and we pray that we continue to be saved because of him , because of our prayers and we should continue them. Let the politicians not create the arrest of the terrorist into a election issue or a propaganda, pray they forget all their differences and fight it out together.Goans are know for being very calm but GOENKARA don't be so calm that you do not know when the floods have hit your house for it will be too late and above all let's not communalise this issue , normally we have been reading a lot between hindus v/s muslims, christians v/s hindus or muslims and so forth, if a terrorist has been a kashmiri or a pakistani let's not measure all the kashmiris or pakistanis in one scale . But be alert and God fearing . Anacleto
[Goanet] Re: Konkani Press and communalism?
Dear Miguel, As a lecturer I communicate with students and encourage debate on various issues. Many a time what a student says does not match my point of view - I do not stop him/her from talking. Instead I encourage others to debate on the issues raised, and in turn raise questions that force students to think. I feel this facilitates the sharpening of the students' ability to think. Sometimes I myself am forced to counter arguments raised by students. I find this challenging. Ultimately it helps me to sharpen my arguments and helps students to develop their ideas. Banning of ideas is something that one associates with religious fundamentalism. We need to focus our energies on demolishing the arguments of the Subhash Velingkars of the world. This will help to mobilise opinion in a positive way. Sitting and pointing fingers at others is counter-productive. Unfortunately I read konkani very slowly, but I regularly go through it. I can say with certainity that if a list was made of articles, editorials and reports that are progressive and that counter communal/parochial/sectarian ideas that list would run into many pages. I think a person and his/her work needs to be looked at in their entirety before attempting to demolish the credibility of the person and his/her work. I think we need to be responsible in our criticism of others. I get the feeling that you have not read Sunaparant yourself. I suggest that you meet with some of the youngsters who read Sunaparant and find out what it is that they like in this paper. Regards, Nishtha. -- ~~__/)____/)____/)____/)__~~ Ashwin Tombat Media Consultant, Journalist and Researcher D-12/C Government Quarters, Altinho Panaji, Goa - 403001 Tel: (+91-832) 2433806 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ~~__/)____/)____/)____/)__~~
[Goanet] IN KUWAIT NEW TIATRO OF ROSARY FERNS
NEW TIATRO OF ROSARY FERNS IN KUWAIT. After penning and directing 19 Tiatros so far and staging them in Goa and Kuwait, now Rosary Ferns is all set to stage his 20th new family Tiatro GHOR BHANDLEM, GHORABO MODDLO. This Tiatro is going to be staged in Kuwait at Hawally A/C Hall, starting at 4.00 p.m. on 11th August 2006. In addition to the topmost local artistes, 5 from Goa and Mumbai will participate in this Tiatro. One of the visiting artistes is the living legend and the senior most Konkani sage artiste Ophelia Cabral coming back to Kuwait to entertain the crowd after 18 years. Speaking to this writer, Ophelia Cabral who is known as Tragedy Queen said though I have grown in age but my wish to perform on stage is still young and in this show I will perform to the best of my abilities. The other outstation artistes are Ophelias daughter pretty Babli like her late talented father Bab Peter, from Goa Antonette de Calangute, the number one hilarious character comedian John DSilva and after a long period jet speed political singer William de Curtorim. The local artistes are Marcus Vaz, Sylvester Vaz, Laurente Pereira, Comedian Philip, Querobina Carvalho, Manuel de Santa Cruz, Simon Gonsalves, Xavier Furtado, Bab Agnelo, Sanny de Quepem, Zoro de Assolna, Michael de Silva, Margareth D. Cruz, Clara, Lawry M., first time in Kuwait ace playwright Pal Soares, Alex de Consua and Rosary Ferns. Musical score will be provided by Denis, Philip, Agnelo, Faustino and first time in Kuwait maestro and music teacher Rabindra DPietro son of renowned writer and musician Bonaventure DPietro. This show will be presented by KUWAIT GOANS ASSOCIATION. A. Veronica Fernandes, Kuwait. _ Express yourself instantly with MSN Messenger! Download today it's FREE! http://messenger.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200471ave/direct/01/
[Goanet] Number of Flights operated in a day
A Goenkar in UK can get these statistics. Yet native experts continue an unending dialogue on Dabolim with no facts and statistics. Amazing! Those having a difficulty of civilian and military use of Dabolim cooperatively should find some sense in these numbers. And does this reflect the ultimate in susegad lifestyle at Dabolim airport in the days-gone-bye or Amchem tempar:=)) Kind Regards, GL JoeGoaUk <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Average No. of Flights operated in a day at: BOM 452 DELHI 399 BANGALORE 180 MADRAS 179 CALCUTA 132 HYDERABAD 129 AHMEDABAD 54 COCHIN 54 GAUHATI 40 GOA 39 TRVENDRUM 30 JAIPUR 22 NAGPUR 13 i.e. av. one flght every 3.2 minutes at Bombay and every 37 minutes at Dabolim Where as London Heathrow, it is about every 30 seconds.
Re: [Goanet] Wake up Goans!!
Please refrain > your emotions and try instead to look at the root of > such a statement made > by AF. It might be lying just under your nose. > > Regards, > Constantino Xavier > New Delhi > Congratulations to Constantino on this post. People living in ivory towers have no clue as to what is happening in Goa. BC ___ Yahoo! Messenger - NEW crystal clear PC to PC calling worldwide with voicemail http://uk.messenger.yahoo.com
[Goanet] Commonwealth Games - Indian Games team official to face court
http://seven.com.au/news/topstories/152766 Indian Games team official to face court Date: 15/03/06 A masseur with the Indian Commonwealth Games team will appear in Melbourne Magistrates Court charged with indecently assaulting a teenage girl at the Games village. The 35-year-old was charged on Tuesday with unlawful assault and indecent assault over the alleged incident on Monday morning. Police allege he assaulted a 16-year-old cleaner in his room at the Games village in inner suburban Parkville. Police Chief Commissioner Christine Nixon said the man's passport had been confiscated. The man, who does not speak English, was suspended from team duties but stayed in the Games village, an Indian team spokesman said. Gabriel de Figueiredo Melbourne - VIC - Australia On Yahoo!7 Messenger - Make free PC-to-PC calls to your friends overseas. http://au.messenger.yahoo.com
[Goanet] Congrats Babush
Babush's victory is slap on Parrikar, today parrikar complains of money , intimidation by the opposition, what did parrikar's men do when he was a CM , his chamchas used to do the same thing threathen people on phones , take for example altinho panjim , most of the GRP quarters staff belong to BJP, jobs of constables were randomly given to BJP supporters , today if one visits the GRP quarters at altinho its a total disaster, try taking a survey of how many people in a family work for Govt. the jobs given by Parrikars chamchas during his hay days. Many literate children from a family fail to secure one govt . Job in a family and at the GRP its ek, do, teen, char, panch che sat and so forth. Parrikar no doubt did some good things, but for every one good thing he made hundred of bad things by being very communal, very arrogant and above all his word was final Its time he retires and hands over the sword to the young blood with vision. Babush should not fly high too high as his reputation is known by all, but today's world is not bothered of the reputation or character as long as money and muscle power has its say. What say. Sunil _ NRIs Zero balance Account. FREE Money Transfers with FREE DVD https://www.online.citibank.co.in/portal/rca_msntagofline.htm
[Goanet] Create unique global tourism brand for Goa, says Talwar
http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=news&Story_ID=03156 Create unique global tourism brand for Goa, says Talwar NT Staff Reporter Panaji March 14: The additional Director General (Tourism), government of India, Mr Rajeev Talwar, has said that collaborative and sustained efforts should be made to develop Goa as a distinctively unique and branded international destination, based on elements such as its natural attributes and cultural heritage. The mindsets and attitudes must be attuned to derive maximum benefit to the state from tourism, Mr Talwar said at a seminar organized by Goa Chamber of Commerce and Industry as part of the Goa Tourism Meet 2006 � Summertime in Goa, held over the last weekend. Mr Talwar also spoke about the changes taking place in the international tourism marketplace, with a move towards brand creation and niche marketing. The demand was for differentiated and branded destinations, with their own unique and distinctive brand identities, he added. �The many elements unique to Goa, such as the culture, heritage, cuisine, festivals and carnival, to name a few, must be showcased to a larger audience,� he said adding that these elements, which will go to make a vibrant and attractive destination and should be packaged and marketed on a global basis. Mr Talwar said that there has to be a private sector-led initiative in this endeavour and asked pro-active organizations such as the GCCI to take the lead in this effort. �Every Goan should be active participant in the process of creating a unique and appealing destination and must assist in both creation and marketing of the strong Goa brand,� he added. The additional director general (tourism) also appealed to Goans to focus on the positives, and to emphasize the manifold benefits from tourism. Mr Talwar presented international experiences and management approaches to explain what he meant by emphasizing the positives. The central government official made a strong plea that Goa should have an annual or bi-annual Goa Travel Mart, which should be international in approach and on a much larger scale. He pledged full support for this effort. Mr Talwar, however, pointed out that the dates should be chosen so that the Goa Travel Mart does not clash with established international conferences such as the ITB, Berlin. This travel mart would go a long way to promote and market the exciting Goa brand and experience, he emphasized. The additional director general presented a case study of the Kerala model of good branding and marketing and explained how Kerala has created and maintained a strong global brand and presence. He also stated that Goa already has a visible and established brand identity and that the state has a good infrastructure that it can build on, such as its excellent hotels. Investments must be directed from the private sector into tourism infrastructure such as airports, as well as into eco-tourism, large convention centres, medical tourism, leisure tourism and other specific areas, he said further. The additional director general also said that government should be a guide and a facilitator, whereas the private sector should lead and drive the growth. He went on to add thata positive approach should be adopted in driving growth and ensuring sustainable development of Goa�s tourism. He also spoke about the Incredible India Campaign and highlighted the extremely positive response to this campaign worldwide and the high growth rate that the country was experiencing in the tourism sector. -- TUMCHER AXIRVAD ASSUM; DEV BOREM KORUM. Gabe Menezes. London, England
Re: [Goanet] Wake up Goans!!
Constantine, Thanks for correctly reminding us of the difference between a verbal attack by AF (?) and the actual physical atrocities committed by most jihadis and Nazis, while giving AF a pass for a) hiding behind some initials, and b) blythely condoning his vicious verbal attack "DAMN THE OUTSIDERS and the non-goans!", as "non-violent". > I think you will find though, that the jihadis and the Nazis initially started with verbal attacks before escalating to physical attacks when they were able to. Doesn't intent precede action? > Let us hope the secretive AZ, with your positive re-inforcement, will refrain from the same path, if and when he has the opportunity to do so. > Cheers, Mario > --- Constantino Xavier <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > --- "\\\"AF\\\"" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > >WAKE UP GOANS!! what the heck is happening to the > >susegad GOA that we love!! > > > >DAMN THE OUTSIDERS and the non-goans! > > Mario Goveia alluded the author of this statement to > be a "Goan jihadi", > while Lawrence Rodrigues answered with a "Ja, Ja, > Heil Hitler !!!". It is > not my objective to defend AF's statement, but it is > my duty to underline > the difference between a non-violent statement >
[Goanet] Tony Rodrigues to be new Panjim Major
http://www.digitalgoa.com/ca_disp.php?id=575 Tony Rodrigues to be new Panjim Major March 14 - Newly elected councillors -- Tony Rodrigues and Yatin Parekh -- have been tiped off for the post of Mayor and deputy mayor of City Corporation of Panaji. This was announced by T & C Planning minister Babush Monseratte in a press conference today. It may be noted that the panel floated by Mr Monserate won 19 seats in the 30 seat corporation thus achieving the absolute majority. Speaking further Mr Monseratte said that the victor of his panel is the victory of the people and not necessarily of Congress. He said that the manefesto announced by his panel will be implemented in toto. he also said that the equal stress will be given on the development of Panjim and Taleigao. -- TUMCHER AXIRVAD ASSUM; DEV BOREM KORUM. Gabe Menezes. London, England
Re: [Goanet] GOA FOR GOANS! - final
Floriano, My reference to Portugal as a third rate European country was somewhat tongue-in-cheek. Let me assure you that I love Portugal and the Portuguese, whom I will defend as the least racist of all Europeans or any other people for that matter, and they have a "susegad" outlook on life that is to be admired. I would love to socialize more with them. > However, I just philosophically disagree with any European country "ruling" any other country. And whatever good you saw from Portuguese colonial rule in Goa, is there any doubt that they used Goa as a cheap source of raw materials and as a captive market for their own benefit, with minimal development that only fit this goal? > As I have said before, some people prefer the "stability" of a nanny state like Singapore, which is a tiny city-state - definitely a somewhat benevolent police state, hardly a pluralistic multi-party democracy. Similarly, some Iraqis and many non-Iraqis preferred the brutal "stability" of Saddam and some Afghans and many non-Afghans preferred the brutal and misogynist "stability" of the Taliban, and many may yearn for the brutal and efficient "stability" of China, versus the "sausage factory" that is India. > Unfortunately for those who may think in this manner, there are millions who disagree. All the migrations around the world are TOWARDS the "sausage factories" of Europe, the US, Canada, Australia and NZ, and away from the nanny states whose stability and whip you seem to admire. Why is that? > The problem with Goa and India is not freedom and democracy. It is citizens who are willing to tolerate corruption and ineffiency and wasted tax money, leaving other frustrated citizens to yearn for a nanny (with a whip) to maintain order. > Perhaps the core problem is that only about 3% of Indians pay income taxes according to a recent survey. > And, please take any comments I make in the context of my being an expatriate Indian simply expressing a somewhat biased opinion. I am very conscious of this and will always defer to an Indian who lives there. > After growing up and living and working in India for several years in the best of circumstances, we gave up on the system and took an opportunity to opt out to another "sausage factory". Fortunately, the world has evolved in a way that we can now enjoy the best of both worlds. > With best wishes, Mario. > --- floriano <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Mario, > All I can say is that > > "PEOPLE HAVE MISUNDERSTOOD WHAT 'FREEDOM' IN A > DEMOCRACY MEANS" > > To elaborate further > Freedom means one can do anything one likes. > The whip is locked in a safe never to be seen. > > When I talk of Portuguese rule, I mean 'the whip' > > Singapore is a perfect democracy where I see the > omnipotent/omnipresent > WHIP which brings out blood and keeps lasting > scars. Maybe like Rane, you > will prefer to say that Singapore is a 'police > state' > > A third rate European Country by your standards, > maybe. > But have been there extensively just like in > Singapore. >
[Goanet] Tears of blood - by Ethel Da Costa
HEART TO HEART (March 12, 2006 - Herald) By Ethel Da Costa Goa, it's time to cry tears of blood I've had a harrowing week. Grounded by a nerve racking flu that confined me to bed, doctor, anti-biotics and much less out of action, while the `seemingly' peace-loving folks of Sanvordem ransacked their neighourbour's homes, shops and integrity with a blood thirsty cry on their lips. There's a shiver running up my spine as I write this, and so should you worry as well, dear reader. The bubble has just burst, right over our faces. A Kashmiri lands in Goa with detonators and RDX. He claims familiarity with the State because he has been on off on this sunny coast (like so many other criminals who treat Goa like a free port. Goa mein subkuch chalta hai). Meantime, where all have the explosives landed? I'm amazed you're surprised. Didn't you know that Goa is a docking station for AK 47s, bombs (since the Bombay Blasts and I know this firsthand) more guns, more drugs, more sex offenders, more twisted minds while we have wasted precious time gossiping about our neighbour and his wife? Goa provides the perfect camouflage. A multi-cultural society which loves foreign exchange, no? Hang your heads in shame. We have a priced specimen in Ingo Grill (I don't know him, don't want to know him), who thumps his chest, as if he owns Goa, and will not quit his bull-shitting (like half of the Russians in Goa hiding from their law in Morjim, Arambol and Palolem, using Goa as a money laundering port. Goan tour operators, resorts, boutiques and local pimps they patronize all know about it because they get paid in hard cash, no matter what the price tag. The police don't know this? Are you trying to kid me? I stopped visiting the Saturday Night Bazar after I smelled through Ingo's operations. Instinct, gut feel and a very curious nose honed by years in the media (qualities that don't let me down about people) screamed things were fishy. Very fishy, indeed. This was three years ago. Sure, Ingo will take recourse to the law today to fight his deportation (under the blessings of his political godfather), while you and I would want him to go home for disrespecting the law of the land. Fattened on bribes since the onset of the Saturday market, Ingo believes he has the law in his pocket, since he has the cops in his pocket. That it took the Goa Police this long to nap a finger on his activities baffles me. Allegedly, Ingo Grill is not above the law if sources abroad as to be believed, requiring further investigation by the Goa Police. Of course, you and I can't go to Germany or elsewhere and set up a roaring flea market and not invite the attention of the authorities to check into your background. Much so, if you're a foreigner. Everybody knows Ingo is not so clean as he would like us to believe (that its just a harmless market he runs. Sure). There's enough hash, cocaine, LSD, Extacy that changes hand freely during his Saturday markets with pushers all over the place. Didn't the media and police know about this all this while? But in Goa we tend to sleep over things, till the froth boils over. Goa is a red dot for the Interpol who have been keeping a watch on for years. But the Goa Police? Less said the better. They would sell us all ten times over. Events in Curhorem-Sanvordem is just the beginning of things for Goa. The direction is murky and its time to be alert, not to trust the hand-folding montri at your door-step, the local leader who knocks on your door for votes, the ministers and MLAs who are now pointing fingers after their sordid deeds are done. There's only one way to rise above the mess under our noses. Take charge of your destiny. Arm yourself with information. Seek answers, do not be fooled by what the politics of today wants you to believe. A vigilant population will mean a vigilant media (you have that much authority over right, accurate, unbiased, secular information). Ask questions, do not take anything for granted. The times are a-changing. Unfortunately, they are not changing for the better.
Re: [Goanet] Re: Thanks to the illustrious Goan Victorbab
It took two tries plus my drawing attention to his truncation in a previous post, before Santosh was induced to post Victor's comment in a previous post and my complete response to Victor, cut and pasted from Goanet archives, in trying to make whatever point he is trying to make. Some people obviously have entirely too much time on their hands. > What Santosh has left out, as he typically does, is that Victor, in spite of my invitation to crawl back under his rock, instead picked up the rock and threw it right back at me:-)) So I know Victor's position and he knows mine, and we can agree to disagree and move on, while perhaps agreeing on other issues. > What Santosh needs to learn from Victor is how to debate and argue and speak one's mind, regardless of what others think, and without whining and moaning and feigning umbrage at imagined insults and abuse. > --- Santosh Helekar <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > --- Santosh Helekar <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > wrote: > > > >http://www.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet/2006-January/037094.html > > > > I thank the illustrious Goan Victorbab > Rangel-Ribeiro > for giving me the opportunity to demonstrate the > truth > of my assertion. > > Cheers, > > Santosh > >
[Goanet] Matrimonial ads (some thing for every one)
Looking for life partner ?? Here is something for every one.. Graduate wants Graduate.. BEAULIFUL GRADIDUATE 32, 5.4,WORKING KUWAIT WILL MARRY LESS 38, GRADUATE. A teacher wants Brahmin.. FAIR TEACHER 26,5.3 WANTS BRAHMIN EMPLOYEE. Young, wealthy and short wants teacher too.. BIG BUSINESS SHOP OWNER,30,5 FEET, BUNGALOW,CAR,WANTS TEACHER. Another Govt. officer needs High class Chardo.. CENTRAL GIVT OFFICER BRAHMIN WANTS HIGH CLASS CHARDO OR BRAHMIN, MAX 26. Doctor wants doctor.. (plus chance to go to UK) GRC PARENTS INVITE ALLIANCE FOR THEIR SPINSTER DAUGHTER 27/5.3/FAIR/DOCTOR MBBS PG/Plab2 PRESENTLY IN UK FROM DOCTORS WELL SETTLED INDA/ABROAD. Handicapped ? No problem.. WANTED LIfE PATNER? EVEN HANDICAPPED, ELDERLY, FOREIGNER ? ASSURE QUICK SERVICE... Any one into olders ??? here is 60 years young Goan & 'superactive'.. WELL EDUCATED/SETTLED/SUPERACTIVE/GOAN CATHOLIC WIDOWER/60/5.5/NO ENCUMBRANCES/SEEK MATRIMONIAL ALLIANCE/HOMELOVING WOMAN. === I wonder what superactive means, can any one throw some light ?? Perhaps, he is trying to say he is still going on strong without the use of Viagra/sprays etc All the abv ads taken from Goan newspaper H & NT and quoted word by word in capital letters. JoeGoaUk also looking for one life partner. He is 64 & superactive/5.0/101kg/dark/facial hair/with mini airport on top with grey hair at the back/NRI/sudhir. Looking for young, high class Brahmin, tall,must speak konkani and must like Tiatr and Konkani VCDs. [EMAIL PROTECTED] for Goa & NRI related info... http://in.groups.yahoo.com/group/GOAN-NRI/ for Goa & Goa Flights info.. http://uk.groups.yahoo.com/group/LetsGotoGoa ___ To help you stay safe and secure online, we've developed the all new Yahoo! Security Centre. http://uk.security.yahoo.com
[Goanet] STD, ISD rates to fall further
STD, ISD rates to fall further BS Economy Bureau in New Delhi | March 14, 2006 09:37 IST (Rediff) Telecom tariffs for both national and international long-distance (NLD and ILD) services are set to crash as the segment is all set to see the entry of as many as 19 new players. Following the introduction of new guidelines for the long-distance sector, which relaxed entry barriers, roll-out obligations, and annual licence fee from January 2006, the government has received five applications for ILD licences and 13 for NLD licences, the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology has said. Industry analysts estimate a 30 per cent reduction in national long-distance tariffs and a 25 per cent fall in ILD rates after the entry of these new companies. Currently, the country has only three players in the ILD sector - Bharti, Videsh Sanchar and Reliance Infocomm. In the NLD space, these players are joined by Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd, which means just four operators carrying the entire STD traffic in the country. According to details provided by the ministry, the new applicants in the ILD segment include Shippingstop Dot Com, Sify Communications Ltd, Dishnet Wireless, Spice Communications and i2I Enterprises Ltd. With the exception of Shippingstop Dot Com, the other four applicants have foreign equity share holding, varying from 26 to 72.6 per cent. Additionally, these five players have also applied for NLD licences. The applicants for NLD licences include Hutchison Essar, HCL Infinet, Hughes Escorts Communications Ltd, Tulip IT Services etc. [EMAIL PROTECTED] for Goa & NRI related info... http://in.groups.yahoo.com/group/GOAN-NRI/ for Goa & Goa Flights info.. http://uk.groups.yahoo.com/group/LetsGotoGoa ___ Yahoo! Photos NEW, now offering a quality print service from just 8p a photo http://uk.photos.yahoo.com
[Goanet] New CD launched in Goa
Jazz Goa anounces the release of yet another jazz album featuring virtuoso jazz bassplayer Colin D'Cruz. Hear sample sounds from the CD at http://www.geocities.com/jazzgoa/cd __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
[Goanet] RE:Phillip Thomas' NAVY BLUES
"Philip Thomas" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> quoted the following: have the right to see the evidence that has been used to indict him. The Navy says it has clinching evidence against Kashyap Kumar but not one bit of that evidence can be shown to Kumar. It will show the evidence to the judge and no one else. So the question still remains - what has the Navy got to hide? - Philip Thomas added: " Hmmm. Good question. Cheers!" -- Dear Phillip, Isn't it intriguing that we believe that India is really a democracy. With this line of thinking, even Salazar probably felt that he was running a "Democratic" Portugal. Yeah Right! What the above article says actually coincides with the view proferred by some. And ...we are still surprised that Goans (and non-Goa Indians) are busy trying to secure the Portuguese passport ( many by Hook or by Crook)? The following excerpted from " Peace of justice" -- By M.J. Akbar (The Asian Age) is worth reading - especially for those who proclaim that SOME are Above the Law, ONLY SOME are the Life Blood of the Nation, that it is OK to use Name Calling LIES about Goans who dare to speak out against Land Grab for " Golf Courses" Wonder what the "Above the Law" artists have to say now. jc http://www.colaco.net == from " Peace of justice" -- By M.J. Akbar "If there is justice there will be peace. A democracy is much more than counting votes once in five years. A democracy is about rights and wrongs each living day. The peace that democracy delivers, therefore, is a positive, creative, enhancing peace, not the peace of the graveyard that settles like a pall on nations condemned to dictatorship. Democracy is about civil society and equality. In a democracy, elections may be the court of first as well as last appeal, but there is so much space in between. Governments are unstable in a democracy, which is an excellent thing; but society is stable, which is even better. Governments are stable in a dictatorship, but society is unstable, constantly simmering under the pressure of a forced calm, and threatening to erupt at the slightest crack in the edifice. Standards change; yesterdays scandal becomes todays morality; we stop asking questions in the name of friendship, or in the hope of a good time; the culture of consumerism becomes the primal law; your dress becomes your address. Sab chalta hai. ---end of excerpt _ 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] Central agencies interrogating Tariq
http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=news&Story_ID=031418 Central agencies interrogating Tariq NT Staff Reporter Panaji March 13: Sleuths of central investigating agencies have started interrogating Tariq Ahmed Battlo alias Tariq Jalal, the Tehriq-ul-Mujahideen terrorist who was arrested for possessing suspected RDX and other explosives by the Margao police on Friday night at the Margao Railway station.Police sources informed that the Goa police have sought the help of the Jammu and Kashmir police in throwing light on Tariq. A highly-placed source in the police revealed that the interrogation of Tariq would continue whole night to make him cough up on his plans. The central investigating agencies have observed that Tariq was a major catch and patted the Goa police on the back for arresting him, the source informed. A top police official denied a report appeared in a section of the press on Tariq which has said that Tariq was pushed into the train on way to Margao by the local policemen. The sources also denied that Tariq was caught a week before by crime branch officials and added that instead a crime branch official had been sent to his temporary residence at Margao to keep a watch on Tariq's movements after getting feedback from the Intelligence Bureau, but arrested militant was reported missing from his temporary residence. The police official also denied the reports about his marriage, wife, kids and other family background in Kashmir. -- TUMCHER AXIRVAD ASSUM; DEV BOREM KORUM. Gabe Menezes. London, England
[Goanet] Trying days ahead for Parrikar
http://oheraldo.in/node/11016 Trying days ahead for Parrikar BY HERALD REPORTER PANJIM, MARCH 13 – Notwithstanding his claim that BJP has maintained its hold on Panjim constituency, getting only seven seats out of 16 in the constituency is indeed a major set back to Opposition Leader Manohar Parrikar in Panjim. Mala-Fontainhas vandalism, giving over emphasis to International Film Festival of India (IFFI) projects on one hand and neglecting the municipal garden, Mala lake, municipal market new phase on the other, heavy flooding hitting citizens living in low lying areas due to poor quality IFFI works and damaged old drainage network, marriage of convenience with bete noire-turned-friend Somnath Zuwarkar, are some of the factors besides anti-incumbency which seem to have contributed to Parrikar losing hold on his constituency. This is the first time Babush has made forays into Panjim constituency to test the political waters outside his Taleigao constituency. It's an irony that Parrikar has been impacted by Monserrate, who was given a state-level image by the former when he was the chief minister of Goa. After making allegations against him in 2001, Parrikar joined hands with Monserrate to form the government in June 2002 giving him the prized Town & Country Planning portfolio. Monserrate was in fact denied party ticket by the Congress for the 2002 assembly elections, which he fought on UGDP ticket. In 2004 when Income Tax authorities raided Monserrate, Parrikar was the first one to raise objections to the raid. Under that pretext, CBI was shunted out of Goa. Throughout his period, there were several complaints against Monserrate but Parrikar as the chief minister never corrected him. This is despite the fact that builders owing allegiance to the BJP and party financers were no spared. He was stripped of TCP portfolio only when Monserrate was plotting against him in January end last year. No wonder some builders on the quite supported the Parrikar panel to prevent Monserrate's control over Panjim corporation but they also seem to have been let down. Analysts say that Monserrate's victory in Panjim constituency is not because citizens wanted him to rule the CCP. A section of the electorate voted in his favour as negative a vote against Parrikar. The communal riots in Curchorem-sanvordem last week also seem to have gone against the BJP candidates. Analysts however say that though Parrikar is down now, this may not necessary be the situation in the next assembly for him. Parrikar, known for his deep analysis of voting pattern, has the capacity to pull up a surprise performance as he would concentrate on areas where his base has eroded for the moment. -- TUMCHER AXIRVAD ASSUM; DEV BOREM KORUM. Gabe Menezes. London, England Comment: I trust Parrikar and the BJP/RSS have noted that at least in a small way the happening in Cuchorem/Sanvordem have played a part, in swaying the votes.
[Goanet] Indian MPs suspended over scandal
Indian MPs suspended over scandal India's parliament has recommended temporary suspension of four members over a scandal involving granting projects using constituency funds. It said the MPs should be suspended till 22 March for "improper conduct". An Indian TV channel broadcast video footage of the MPs apparently seeking a commission to approve public works projects in their constituencies. Last year, 11 MPs were expelled from the parliament after they were secretly taped apparently accepting bribes. A parliamentary investigation committee into the incident said it had not recommended the expulsion of the four MPs as "none of them was actually shown accepting money". Allegations The committee said the conduct of MPs Churchill Alemao, Paras Nath Yadav, Faggan Singh Kulaste and Ramswaroop Koli was "not above board". India's Member Of Parliament Local Area Development (MPLAD) scheme was launched in October 1994 to enable MPs to allocate constituency funds for creating community assets in their constituencies. There have been allegations of corruption involving sanctioning of these funds. Last December, 10 MPs were thrown out of the lower house and one from the upper house after they were secretly taped apparently accepting bribes. Some of the MPs recorded in the videotape said they had been framed. It was the first time since 1951 that any MP has been expelled for corruption and the biggest single expulsion ever. The MPs were all secretly videotaped by a news website and a TV news channel allegedly accepting money in return for asking questions in parliament. Story from BBC NEWS: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/pr/fr/-/2/hi/south_asia/4804356.stm -- TUMCHER AXIRVAD ASSUM; DEV BOREM KORUM. Gabe Menezes. London, England
[Goanet] Fond memories of a visit to an Indian town called Jabalpur
As a teenager I was called to represent the colours of Goa for a hockey championship. One can imagine the excitement not only to play but also to visit a British built town in this case Jabalpur. This event took place more than 2 decades ago, the horrendous train ride from Goa to Jabalpur where one had to stand near toilets because of lack of space was overcome by the desire and ambition to be athletes. It was late in the evening when we arrived. We were told that Jabalpur had just reeled from floods. We were placed into a tiny house 18 of us. One expected some kind of beds, even bunk beds would do but we were dumped on the floor with carpets for the next week. I don't remember having any meals that night, in the morning our nightmare was realised. Nature's call was answered in a hole (no pigs around for clearance or American standard toilets). Thanks to our practice with marbles we were mentally prepared to land the waste in these holes. The championship started we were playing on a mud pitch, one expected natural grass or astro turf. We played the Indian University mainly huge chaps (no births are registered only bone test to confirm age unlike Goa were births and deaths have a process). We fought valiantly against players who made the Indian team. The crowd booed the Uni players, our goal tender Alex from Guirim school was in impeccable form. In the last 20 minutes we had nothing left we got 4. After the match we were offered lunch by the organizers. Boy what was the food like? (Engish stew, mince pies or the vindaloo?) The pea eyed Manipurs dumped the stuff (some cheap rice not even basmati)on the table and left. To make up for the poor alimentation one of the lads in our team managed to find his way to a 'dairy farm'. We went together and drank a litre of unpasturized milk. The result was, for a few days we did not have to visit the holes. We had an off day to visit around. One expected Jabalpur being a British town there would be a semblance of Marks and Sparks, a Bentley or a Rolls to roll by but there was none. Even the tinpot Padminis and Ambassador were far and few. One native passed by on an rickety Atlas bike no Raleigh in site. For sight seeing we were taken to a place called Marble Rock. It is believed that the source of the Narmada starts here. We saw hundreds of Jabalpur natives striking at the rock making carvings. We were told this was an important source of income. One expected some excitement in Jabalpur like Phoolan Devi to ride by from the near Chambal valley, but the only devis we saw were covered from head to toe like those residents from Afghanistan. One week we had enough in a British town. God we were happy to be back in our lovely Goa. (On our way back the train had to stop because of a derail. We had to walk 2km to the nearest station to take us to Goa. What a struggle!). BC ___ To help you stay safe and secure online, we've developed the all new Yahoo! Security Centre. http://uk.security.yahoo.com
Re: [Goanet] Wake up Goans!!
To Constantino Xavier I simply ask what exactly do you mean by "please refrain your emotions and try to look at the root of such a statement made by AF. It may be lying just under your nose." Quite frankly, Constantino, I can't figure out what on earth you are talking about. So, will you please elaborate as clearly as possible? Cornel - Original Message - From: "Constantino Xavier" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Tuesday, March 14, 2006 7:49 AM Subject: Re: [Goanet] Wake up Goans!! --- "\\\"AF\\\"" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: WAKE UP GOANS!! what the heck is happening to the susegad GOA that we love!! DAMN THE OUTSIDERS and the non-goans! My request goes to Mr. Goveia and Mr. Rodrigues not to mix up things. Please refrain your emotions and try instead to look at the root of such a statement made by AF. It might be lying just under your nose. Regards, Constantino Xavier New Delhi
[Goanet] Goa : The Lusitanian Impact
Before November, 1510 Goa was rather an obscure land on the West Coast of India. The only place that was somewhat known around, was the minor port of Ela (later renamed Old Goa) which was frequently visited by the Arabian and Persian dhows ( sailing vessels ). They brought fine horses for the Deccan warlords and returned laden with the cargo of spices and precious stones. Ela was ruled by Adil Khan of the sultanate of Bijapur. The people of Goa were no different from the surrounding areas of the Konkan region. They were mostly Hindus with a minority of Muslims as the ruling elites. On the 25th November, 1510 Afonso de Albuquerque, a Portuguese sailor with a few sailing vessels under his command, entered the Mandovi river and captured Ela which he needed to anchor his ships and rest his sailors during the stormy monsoon months of june to september . Ela was an inland port at least 10 km away from the coast. The journey back to Lisbon via South Africa took almost a year in those days. The subsequent entrants in the Indian scene like the French at Pondicherry and the British at Madras and Calcutta avoiced the west coast and concentrated their energies on the east coast of India. After consolidating their hold over Old Goa, the Portuguese by 1543 ( i.e. during the next 33 years ) conquered the surrounding areas of Ilhas , Bardez and Salcete ( Mormugao taluka was detached from Salcete in 1880 ) >From 1510 to 1760 for the first 250 years of their stay in India their influence was confined only to 102 villages of Ilhas Bardez and Salcete. ( Salcet - sahtt 60, Ilhas - tis 30 and Bardez - bara 12 ) The remaining 7 talukas Pernem, Bicholim, Satari , Ponda Sanguem Quepem and Canacona ) were annexed between 1760 and 1790. It would appear that during the first stage of their stay in India ( 1510 - 1760 ) the Portuguese conquered areas which could be easily defended with a few soldiers they had at their disposal in India. They were experts at naval warfare hence their Goa till 1760 was bounded in the north by Chapora river, in the east it was Mapusa river ( a branch of Mandovi river) , Canal de Combarjua and Zuari river. The south was rather safe with high hills of Quepem region. In the west the Arabian sea posed no problem at all. Today it is possible to logically deduce that for the defense of Goa ( they were still smarting from the defeat that Albuquerque had suffered at the hands of Adil Khan when he tried to enter Old Goa in March, 1510 ) they may have stationed their soldiers in places like Siolim and Colvale opposite Pernem. In the east in villages like Assonora, Aldona, Pomburpa and Porvorim. In the islands of Chorao and Divar. In southern Ilhas it was the village of Neura. And in Salcete, in villages like Loutolim, Raia, Rachol and Curtorim, besided their stronghold Old Goa itself. antonio ps. to be continued.
[Goanet] Marks of assault on raped woman - Goan origin, relatives in Goa
Marks of assault on raped woman The Telegraph - Calcutta SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT Mumbai, March 13: The lawyers of textile heir Abhishek Kasliwal, accused of raping a 52-year-old woman in his Mercedes, today told a court that the evidence suggests no more than consensual sex. An unconvinced magistrate, however, sent the 26-year-old scion of the S. Kumar's group to police custody till March 17. Medical tests suggest the woman, who had bruises on her body and right hand and bite marks on the chest, had been raped, the police said. The woman's complaint alleges the attacker, who had given his name as Vicky Malhotra, had indulged in "non-stop sex" for two-and-a-half hours, raping her four times on Friday night. The allegation of "non-stop sex" raised suspicions the accused may have been on drugs, but a medical test on Kasliwal failed to confirm that, the police said. Inside the Mercedes, the police had found a water bottle filled with a mixture of alcohol and a soft drink, human hair and a used condom. The hair samples and condom have been sent for forensic examination. The veil over the woman's profession, however, didn't lift even today. She is believed to be of Goan origin but had lived mostly in Visakhapatnam, and for a short time in Calcutta where her father worked, before arriving in Mumbai in 2005. Her two teenaged children live with relatives in Goa, she told the police. "We are trying to verify more information from her friends and relatives," deputy commissioner Santosh Rastogi said, denying reports that she was a bar girl or a street-walker. The police said she was wearing a skirt, a top and shoes. The woman has given a temporary address in Naigaon, Virar, in the far western suburbs. She hasn't explained what she was doing at 2.40 am in south Mumbai's nightlife area, frequented by street-walkers, when Kasliwal offered her a lift. The last train to Naigaon leaves south Mumbai around 1.30 am, and there is no direct road transport to Naigaon at 2.40 am. The suburban services resume at around 4 am. According to the police, Kasliwal had been pub-hopping when he spotted the victim at a traffic junction outside the Prince of Wales museum. He offered her a lift to Bombay Central railway station but drove her to Worli's Sriram Mill, owned by his family, and raped here there. Kasliwal's great uncle and S. Kumar's chairman, 75-year-old Shambhu Kumar Kasliwal, issued a statement expressing "deep pain" but adding that "if Abhishek has indeed indulged in wrong-doing, I would be the last person to come in the way of justice". Abhishek is the younger of the two grandsons of Abhay Kumar Kasliwal, who founded the business group with brother Shambhu Kumar in 1948. ~(^^)~ Avelino
[Goanet] *** GOA NEWS: Mar 14/06 - MPLADS report, GSCB fraud, Arrests in Sanvordem, Maritime university, GI for Feni, Sports...
*** GOA NEWS: Mar 14/06 - MPLADS report, GSCB fraud, Arrests in Sanvordem, Maritime university, GI for Feni, Sports... *** Central agencies interrogating Tariq Sleuths of central investigating agencies have started interrogating Tariq Ahmed Battlo alias Tariq Jalal, the Tehriq-ul-Mujahideen terrorist. More at: http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=news&Story_ID=031418 *** MPLADS report tabled in LS, no demand for expulsion of MPs The Parliamentary committee that went into the on-camera exposé about corruption in MPLAD Scheme today tabled its report in the Lok Sabha. More at: http://www.zeenews.com/znnew/articles.asp?aid=281645&sid=NAT *** Panel finds fraud in GSCB head office construction Goa State Co-operative Bank's House Committee has found that there was a fraud in the completion of the head office building at Patto during which the construction cost escalated from Rs 12.39 crore to Rs 18.92 crore. More at: http://oheraldo.in/node/11015 *** MP demands amendment to Employment Guarantee Act Rajya Sabha MP Shantaram Naik has demanded that Employment Guarantee Act should be amended to ensure jobs to those seeking non-manual jobs in states like Goa. More at: http://oheraldo.in/node/11014 *** Trying days ahead for Parrikar Notwithstanding his claim that BJP has maintained its hold on Panjim constituency, getting only seven seats out of 16 in the constituency is indeed a major set back to Opposition Leader Manohar Parrikar in Panjim. More at: http://oheraldo.in/node/11016 *** Unclaimed briefcase creates scare A salesman's folly of leaving his briefcase on the footpath at Kundaikar Nagar, here led people around that it contained some explosive material. More at: http://oheraldo.in/node/11007 *** Vasco residents told to remain vigilant Deputy Collector Levinson Martin on Monday urged residents of the port town to alert authorities on untoward incidents, so that the problem can be nipped in the bud. More at: http://oheraldo.in/node/11009 *** Tension in Curchorem,Sanvordem over arrests Tension mounted in the twin towns of Curchorem and Sanvordem on Monday, when Curchorem police arrested three persons in connection with the recent riots. More at: http://oheraldo.in/node/11010 *** All-religion prayer meet at Curchorem Citizens of Curchorem, Sanvordem and Cacora on Monday organised an all- religion prayer meet at Guardian Angel hall, Curchorem, in connection with the recent riots in the area. More at: http://oheraldo.in/node/11008 *** MP favours restrictions on 'outsiders' buying land MP Churchill Alemao has asked the government to immediately begin a drive to verify the antecedents of Kashmiris and outsiders staying in the State, saying the arrest of Kashmiri youth Tariq Ahmed Battlo is an eye opener to the unchecked exodus of outsiders into Goa. More at: http://oheraldo.in/node/11012 *** Time ripe for maritime university in Goa: Sam Pitroda The large number of seafarers make Goa an ideal place for a marine university, said Sam Pitroda, chairman of the Knowledge Commission of India (KCI). More at: http://www.business-tandard.com/common/storypage.php? storyflag=y&leftnm=lmnu2&leftindx=2&lselect=1&chklogin=N&autono=218404 *** Saleli riots: 5 get bail Five persons arrested by Valpoi police in connection with the Saleli riots were on Monday released on conditional bail by Additional Sessions Judge Nutan Sardesai on a bail of Rs 5,000 each, with an identical surety. More at: http://oheraldo.in/node/11005 *** 'Kasliwal, 'rape victim' knew each other' Even before the probe into the Abhishek Kasliwal (26) alleged rape case could begin, inconsistencies have begun appearing in victim Anita D'Mello's (name changed) statement. More at: http://ww1.mid-day.com/news/city/2006/march/132927.htm *** King of CCP ring Finally after days of speculation and suspense, Town and Country Planning Minister, Babush Monserrate's Panjim City Development Front, added one more feather to his cap by taking full control of Corporation of City of Panaji (CCP) in the elections held on Sunday against Manohar Parrikar-Somnath Zuwarkar-Victoria Fernandes' grand alliance. More at: http://oheraldo.in/node/11004 *** Monserrate not happy with results Reacting to the results of the election to the corporation of the city of Panaji, the Town and Country Planning Minister, Mr Atanasio Monserrate today said that he was not happy with the results. More at: http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=news&Story_ID=031420 *** Taleigao MLA has hold over his constituency: Parrikar The Panaji MLA, Mr Manohar Parrikar today said the 19 seats - most of them in the Taleigao constituency - won by the Corporation of the City of Panaji Development Front confirm the hold of the Taleigao MLA, Mr Atanasio Monserrate over his constituency. More at: http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=news&Story_ID=031419 *** Bottoms up: GI cover to take Feni
[Goanet] AICHEA DISSAK CHINTOP - Marsachi 14vi, 2006!
Jivit eka kandea porim. Tachem ekan ek sol nikllaitannam thodde pavtti dukam gollovchim poddta. (Life is like an onion. You peel it off one layer at a time, and sometimes you weep.) Moi-mogan, Domnic Fernandes Anjuna/Dhahran, KSA _ 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
Re: [Goanet] Wake up Goans!!
--- "\\\"AF\\\"" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
WAKE UP GOANS!! what the heck is happening to the
susegad GOA that we love!!
DAMN THE OUTSIDERS and the non-goans!
Mario Goveia alluded the author of this statement to be a "Goan jihadi",
while Lawrence Rodrigues answered with a "Ja, Ja, Heil Hitler !!!". It is
not my objective to defend AF's statement, but it is my duty to underline
the difference between a non-violent statement ("Damn the outsiders"), which
might only be an outburst to what is happening in Goa, and two statements
which try to link it up with a violent, anti-democratic and homicidal
behaviour (jihadi), and a totalitarian dictator who has conducted one of the
largest genocides in World History.
My request goes to Mr. Goveia and Mr. Rodrigues not to mix up things. If we
empty concepts such as "fascism", "jihad" or "colonialism" and start calling
each an everyone a "Hitler", we might just be on the right track to foster
and encourage them, bringing them into the daily mainstream. Please refrain
your emotions and try instead to look at the root of such a statement made
by AF. It might be lying just under your nose.
Regards,
Constantino Xavier
New Delhi
[Goanet] GOACAN Consumer Rights Awareness Fortnight
- Do GOACAN a favour, circulate this email to your family members, relatives, neighbours and friends. Help others be BETTER INFORMED, The time is come for the people of Goa to ORGANISE not AGONISE !! -- --- GOACAN Consumer Rights Awareness Fortnight --- The Goa Civic and Consumer Action Network (GOACAN) is organising a Consumer Rights Awareness Fortnight from 15th to 30th March. The fortnight long program seeks to address the need for awareness on consumer rights, the complaint procedures and redressal mechanisms available to consumers in Goa. During the fortnight GOACAN will join consumer organisations all over the world on World Consumer Rights Day (15th March) to promote the theme Energy: Sustainable Access for All and to highlight the right of all consumers to safe, affordable and sustainable energy. GOACAN at the State level will also campaign for accountability and transperancy in governance by co-ordinating efforts with the Vigilance Department and the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB). In order to draw public and media attention to consumer issues during the fortnight, various events such lectures & demonstrations, safety camps, poster exhibitions, surprise visits to pharmacies, super markets & grocery stores to check products and take samples, checking the bus transport service and the implementation of weights & measures rules. Consumer Forum activists will a organise "phone in's" with the Commercial Tax, Legal Metrology, Food & Drug Administration, Transport and other consumer related Departments. Doubtful Gift schemes & Investment offers, violations of Packaged Commodities Rules and the ISI & AGMARK mark will be highlighted during this fortnight. During the fortnight consumer activists will publicize the official telephone and fax numbers of the various departments at the local & State level, highlight the redressal avenues available such as the Consumer Conciliation Committee, District Consumer Redressal Forums and Public Grievance Redressal officers at the Taluka and District level. Complaint formats and procedures for redressal of LPG,Electricity, BSNL Telephones, Postal, Banking and PWD water supply will also be publicized. Consumers are requested to send copies of their consumer complaints by post to GOACAN Complaints Cell, Post Box 187, Margao Goa 403 601 or by email to <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> during this fortnight. - GOA CIVIC AND CONSUMER ACTION NETWORK -- promoting civic and consumer rights in Goa - GOACAN Post Box 187 Margao, Goa 403 601 GOACAN Post Box 78 Mapusa, Goa 403 507 mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] website: www.goacan.org --
[Goanet] Unusual dishes are a passage to Portuguese India
A FORK ON THE ROAD Unusual dishes are a passage to Portuguese India BY LINDA BLADHOLM [EMAIL PROTECTED] Ayesha D'Mello is often mistaken for a Latin American, and others assume from her last name that she is Italian. One taste of her food and they realize she is from India. But her curries are a little different, and so is the unusual multilayered cake made with an egg-yolk batter she serves with cardamom-infused chai. Ayesha was born in Gujarat, in western India, to parents from Goa, a former Portuguese colony on the Konkan Coast, a lush, palm-fringed strip along the Arabian Sea. Her father, a doctor, went to medical school in Gujarat, where the family settled in Surat. Ayesha recalls the challenges of growing up Catholic with a Muslim name (Ayesha was one of the Prophet's wives) and trying not to offend the vegetarian Hindu neighbors when smells of cooking meat wafted their way. Holidays were spent back in Goa with aunts and uncles eating fish and shrimp curries; fiery pork vindaloo; rechad, fried mackerel stuffed with spice paste; and sour-spicy sorpotel, an earthy stew of pork and liver. The cuisine of Goa is a blend of Indo-Iberian ingredients and influences. Chiles, cashews and pineapples were brought from the New World and mingled with indigenous spices, coconut and tamarind to create spiced-up renditions of caldos (soups), caldeiradas (stews), assados (roasts), chourico (sausages) and empanadas (savory pies). The family had a cook, and Ayesha only learned to cook when she moved to Canada to attend university. She and her Goan husband, Bruno, recently moved with their two children to Pinecrest from the San Francisco Bay area due to his job transfer. At a recent get-together for their new neighbors, they started with potato chops, balls of mashed potato stuffed with spiced minced beef, dipped in egg and bread crumbs and shallow fried, served with green chutney made by grinding freshly grated coconut with green chilies, garlic, ginger, lemon juice and cilantro. Rechad is made by cooking bite-size pieces of chicken breast in a bright red masala based on ground chiles, spices and vinegar normally used to stuff fish. The spice-encrusted chicken is served on a platter with homemade fries and okra stir-fried with crushed pepper flakes and tangy green mango powder. Shrimp curry is mildly hot, creamy and slightly tart cooked in a ground spice mixture based on black pepper, cumin and coriander seeds with onions and green chiles in coconut milk and a touch of tamarind pulp. Pork vindaloo (from vinh d'alho, meaning wine of garlic in the Portuguese Creole spoken in Goa) is tongue-warming, cooked in a robust vinegary garlic, ground chile and spice paste. All the dishes were accompanied by basmati rice and roti (flatbread) flavored with grated bitter gourd. Dessert was bebinca cake, made by cooking thin layers of an egg yolk, sugar, flour and coconut milk batter under the broiler until each layer sets and browns. The whole cake is inverted on a cake plate so the caramelized bottom is on top. When cut, the sweet, slightly gelatinous, nutmeg-flavored slices are striated. In Goa, up to 24 layers are made for holidays, taking hours, but the version Ayesha makes stacks two cakes of 5 to 6 layers, easily doable with a little patience (each layer has to be carefully watched as it browns under the broiler). When in California Ayesha taught cooking classes to small groups, and if she finds there is enough interest in South Florida, she will consider teaching again. Meanwhile, she has some lucky neighbors. Linda Bladholm's latest book is Latin and Caribbean Grocery Stores Demystified.
[Goanet] NAVY IN THE NEWS
http://www.ndtv.com/msnnewsdesk/topstory.asp?category=National&id=18957 Foreigners involved in War Room Leak: Navy - Randeep Singh Nandal Tuesday, March 14, 2006 (New Delhi): The Indian Navy has admitted that foreign nationals were involved in the 'War Room Leak' case. The Navy said this while replying to a petition filed by Captain Kashyap Kumar against his dismissal from service. This is a change from the Navy's stated position so far that Ravi Shankaran, former Naval officer turned arms dealer was the man who bought the war room information. Contentious deal Three Navy officers were dismissed from service after media reports indicated kickbacks in the mega deal worth Rs 13,000 crore for purchase of French 'Scorpene' submarines. Now Defence Minister Pranab Mukherjee says he doesn't even know who these foreigners are or who they work for. "I do not know anything. I have ordered a CBI enquiry," said Mukherjee. Also left unexplained is why it took the Ministry of Defence ten months to order a CBI enquiry. The controversy first came to light in May 2005. But this is not the only contradiction in the Navy's reply. In his petition, Kashyap Kumar had alleged that he was denied his basic rights by the Board of Inquiry (BOI) under the Navy Act. He says he was not given the terms of reference of the BOI and he was never informed that he was an accused. He also says he did not get a chance to cross examine witnesses. Questions raised To this, the Navy's reply is: "The BOI was a general fact finding enquiry. It was not directed or aimed at an individual. So the petitioner's contention that he was not given the terms of reference is inaccurate." But the Navy's press release on October 29, 2005, the day the officers were dismissed, was pretty categorical. It had then said: "An examination of the various acts of the commission and omission by the three officers revealed they collectively as well as individually compromised the security of classified naval information. They also accepted gratification other than legitimate remuneration." But there is another issue. According to the Navy, a condemned man doesn't have the right to see the evidence that has been used to indict him. The Navy says it has clinching evidence against Kashyap Kumar but not one bit of that evidence can be shown to Kumar. It will show the evidence to the judge and no one else. So the question still remains - what has the Navy got to hide? - Hmmm. Good question. Cheers!
[Goanet] RE: Intl airlines want to bring tourists to Goa
As mentioned in an earlier post, this report (which originally appeared in truncated form in HERALD) seems to confuse chartered flights with scheduled flights. Four scheduled airlines are named along with one chartered carrier (Condor). So what are the proposals of the scheduled international airlines? Note that foreign tourist arrivals have reportedly gone up from 3.14 lakh in 2003-04 to 3.63 lakh in 2004-05 and to over a whopping 5 lakh in 2005-06 which is still incomplete! How can they assume that ALL foreign tourists arrive by chartered flights? Dont some Goan VFRs also travel by chartered flights? There must be some mistake in the stats. Anybody able to shed some light on this? Cheers.
[Goanet] DABOLIM A CAT III ROUTE?
http://www.business-standard.com/common/storypage.php?hpFlag=Y&chklogin=N&au tono=218523&leftnm=lmnu2&lselect=0&leftindx=2 Govt to re-work airlines` route dispersal norms Our Corporate Bureau / New Delhi March 14, 2006 - Note that Mumbai-Thiruvanantapuram is rated as a Category I route even though Tpuram has fewer flights per day than Goa/Dabolim!Looks like Goa/Dabolim is a Category III route. Anybody know why this is so? Cheers.
[Goanet] PORSUM LAVOP (Orchard Plantation)!
Here is the complete article PORSUM LAVOP (Orchard Plantation) which explains how we grew vegetables in orchards and in our home compounds in the 1950s and 1960s and were self-sufficient. Due to the limited space, only the last part of this article (KANDEACHEM MOTHV), which deals with onions, was published in Goencho Ulo 5, Page 8, February-March, 2006 issue. PORSUM LAVOP (Orchard Plantation) Adlo kall kitlo khuxeal ani bolaiqen bhorlolo aslo ani tachem karann mhullear vogtar khavop-jevop ani khannanchea assol vostuncho upeog korop; lok thoddench jevtalo punn assol vostu khatalo. Ami tea kallar khavpa-jevpachi vost kednanch vikti ghevnk nasli. Ghorkarn jinsavar jitrop roitali ani ghorkarak ghor cholovnk adhar ditali. Gelea xekddeache panchve ani sove doskent amcho sobhav gorib aslo khoro pun barik nodor marlear amchea jivitan ami kednanch khannanchea vostunchi tutt pollovnk nasli. Tor aiz-kal jitropachi, vodik korun kandeachi, antrea-poirean tutt kiteak? Hachem karann hea sokol hanvem dakoll kelam: Goenkar ami nizache xet-kamti ani kharvi. Oxem asson amchea ghoran kednanch orovachi ani masllechi tutt nasli. Xetan koixtt korun ghoran bhatache kodde bhortalet ani tantuntlo orov akkem voros bhor kuttumbak jevnk pavtalo. Bhatache tandull korun tachem xit randtalint ani toxich pez sizoitalint. Ghora sorv-bonvtim aslelea maddanche narl melltale zachea churnachi koddi kortalint ani toxench tem torkarek ani urlelea sogllea randpak vapurtalint. Churnanchi koddi kortolo zalear anik dusreai vostunchi goroz asa zoxe porim mirsango, kande, tomat, jiti confir, adi. Heo vostu vikteo haddinaslint; teo xetan eka porsan laitalint. Pavsachea kallacho bhar kabar zalea uprant, Outubr soron Novembracho mhuino suru zata tednam xetachi zomin sukot ieta. Hea kallar sogott vaddeantlo lok ekttaim zavn eka zagear porsum lavpachi toieari kortalint. Ganvaddintlo lok tin svatancher porsum laitalo: Avoichea dukorna pattlean, amchea ani dusrea chovga zannanchea xetan; Chinvarintlean valla poltoddi rumbddar mhuttlelea zagear - he svater, vallache deger, ek vhodd rumbddachem zadd aslem; dekun tea zageak rumbddar mhunntalet porsum ximpon zalea uprant thodde pavtti ami rumbddachi follam khataleanv; ani uprant sorgist Captain Jack-achea porsant zuim ek bhaim asa; atam tea porsan Captain Jack-achea putan, Cruzan, ghoram bandleant. Porsum laitolo zalear poili goroz udkachi ani tem udok eka lagxilea onddeant melltalem. Tea tempar loka lagim kosli tori monzat astalich zoxe porim gorvam, moxi, bokddeo, adi dekun ugttea mollar kitench lavnk kottin aslem; koslo tori addos korcho poddtalo ani to addos mathiechea tefancho paro ubarun kortalet. Paro ubarunk ekdom sompem. Pareachem ghoddop xetache merer than zavn ieta. Eklo/eklem khorem rostin zomnir marun mathiechem tef kaddta ani dusro/dusrem onddeantlem udok haddun khonddkulan votoita; khorean mathi khonddon ti udkan kaloita ani te mathiechem rebodd merer thapta ani tea rebddar tefam manddit ravta. Fatranchem ghor ekach disan bandun zainam; tech porim tefancho paroi bandpak tin-chear dis tori lagtat; dhor eka disa don-tin rego ghoddtat. Pareachi unchai unnench ti sadde chear hath zavnk zai nam zalear monzatichi dixtt bhitor poddon ani thodde pavtti paro moddun tim bhitor ievnk xeokta. Porsum chodd korun foddanim laitat foddam pormonnem zonn eklean paro ghoddpachi zutttti poddta, mhunnchem jitlim foddam titli paro ghoddpachi lambhai. Paro sorv- bonvtim bandun kabar zatoch, taka ek muki dar dovortat ani tem dar manchea boddieanche kovdden bond kortat. Paro bandun kabar zatanch, bhitorlean vavr suru zata zoxe porim xetachi mathi khonddon tefam kaddop ani tancho zata titlo barik pitto korop. Uprant ek khorem ghevn supurleo mero punzaitat ani vhoddlea foddachim sabar supurlim foddam vo kuddke kortat zantunt barik ani mottea mirsangancheo rompieo ani torni ul laitat ani toxinch jinsavar torkarechim bimyieam ximpddaitat. Oxe porim bhitorlean torkari lavpachi toieari kelea uprant, amcheo Ganvaddintleo bailo khali panttleo khankek marun sanjechea vellar mirsangancheo rompieo ani ul haddunk Chinvarin voitaleot ani teo haddun ghora lagim eka konnxeak dovortlint; nidonk voichea adim tacher ek udkacho xinvor martalint. Dusrea disa sokallim fantear utton teo rompieo ani ul ghevn porsan voitalint ani teo lavnk suru kortalint. Heo donui vostu lavpak ek dakttule, barik kudovchi goroz ji ghevn mathiecheo chorieo martat ani tantunt mirsangancheo rompieo ani ul toptat kandeank dhor chear bottank ek chori ani mirsanganchea rompieank dhor vetek ek chori marchi poddta. Rompieo matxeo zomnin damun toptat, punn ul toxi topunk zainam karann ti ekdom modur; dekun ullichem mull hallu vollin dovortat ani tachea mullllar uprant thoddi mathi voddtat. Ul ani rompe topun zalea uprant, dhor eke supurle merer jinsavar torkarecheo biyeo ximpddaitat zoxe porim tambddi ani dhovi bhaji, mulle, tomatam, vaingim, no
