[Goanet] 'DOING BUSINESS IN INDIA' SEMINAR AT HANNOVER
Doing business with India is a win-win proposition this was the message conveyed by Indian participants at a largely attended panel discussion on "Attractiveness of India as an Investment Destination" as part of a day- long Seminar on "Doing Business in India", which was organized by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) and KPMG in Hannover today. Investing in India is being simplified for the benefit of foreign investors, Dr. Ashwani Kumar, Minister of State for Commerce & Industry, said while urging the German industry to come and be a part of the Indian growth process. Other leading participants in the discussion included Dr. Ajay Dua, Secretary (Industrial Policy & Promotion), Ministry of Commerce & Industry; Mr. Saroj K Poddar, President, FICCI; Mr. V.R.S. Natrajan, Chairman & Managing Director, Bharat Earth Movers Ltd.; Dr. Laszio Straub, Vice President , Corporate Development, Knorr-Bremse; and Dr. Sibylle Bartels- Hetzler, Member of the Board, KPMG, Germany. The Minister also released a FICCI-KPMG publication titled "Investing in India", which brings out the emergence of India as one of the fastest growing economies in the world and the various steps taken to encourage foreign investment into India including the process of lowering FDI caps in different sector which was being judiciously done. Dr. Dua reiterated that the total factor productivity in Indian industry was much higher than in other emerging economies and had become a major reason for India's emergence as an FDI destination. "Not only does India enjoy advantages in terms of availability and remuneration for labour but also there are considerably opportunities in India to substitute labour intensive processes for capital intensive activities. Also the vast domestic market for most consumer and durable goods and its rapid growth due to higher disposable incomes in hands of young population have made India an ideal domestic growth led market economy. By whichever criterion middle class is identified, the purchasing power in hands of Indian urban class as well as rural rich is growing and their appetite for consumer and white goods is growing", Dr. Dua said. He also highlighted India's large production of agricultural goods like cotton, tea, pulses and milk besides huge reserves of iron ore, bauxite and coal. The high-savings rate of 29% in India was flagged as an added factor for undertaking new investments in India by Dr. Dua. Reinforcing the message, Mr. Poddar said 70% of foreign companies investing in India were making profits and urged German companies to "consider India in your investment goals and look at India with interest and enthusiasm". The liberalization of rules and regulations in India, according to Dr. Dua, had unleashed a spirit of enterprise and promoted trade, both domestic and foreign. This combined with the diligence and discipline of India's labour force had contributed to the significant economic growth witnessed in India in recent years, he pointed out, adding that this growth would further accelerate once the physical infrastructure of power, roads and ports got improved. The two other panel discussions held today as part of Doing Business with India event were panel discussions on: "Regulatory Aspects of Starting Business in India" and "Entry Strategies for SMEs to India". _ Do not post admin requests to the list. Goanet mailing list (Goanet@goanet.org)
[Goanet] Down to Earth with Jazz at Ana Fonte
Down to Earth with Jazz at Ana Fonte Ana Fonte Garden came alive with art, environment and some cool blue jazz for three days at the Down to Earth Jazz Fest 2006, giving Margao a reason to come together. When musicians and art lovers combine in a heady mix, there is an unusual and totally new sound that is created. The recently held Down to Earth Jazz Festival to commemorate World Earth Day on April 21, 22, 23 at the Ana Fonte Garden, Margao by Think Geek Media and Event Productions in association with the Dept of Art & Culture, Govt of Goa was indeed a musical treat. The concert highlighted jazz that was well-worth a listen, as crowds sat enthralled coming together from all over Goa, including the 'Who's 'Who' of prominent society and cultural movers and shakers. Audiences could peruse the awesome combined talents of environmentally inspired collection of art with paintings of Goan artists like Chandan Bandekar, Ivan de Souza, Noman Tagore, Savio Peres, Hitesh Pankar, Nixon Fernandes, Vithal Naik, Maendra Alvares, Chandan Naik and others. Jazz, jazz funk and fusion with a dose of western classical, blues and Indian fusion by Jazz 3, Kitu & Steve Sequeira, Dr Francisco and Elaine Colaco, Life Line, Joanne D'Mello, Shabab, Rocky and Rui, Sharon & Spice lent a unique vocal style to the show, not forgetting the jazz virtuosi of Steve Sequeira and Benny of Euphoria and their fluid fingers on the keyboards. Supported by event partners Costa's, Coconut Grove, Holiday Inn Resort, Salgaocar Engineering Pvt Ltd, Timblo and the Dept of Information & Publicity, the festival spearheaded the 'I Care for Margao' initiative launched by journalist/columnist Ethel Da Costa's Think Geek Media & Event Productions in an effort to revitalize open spaces in Margao and provide creative platforms for talent and social awareness. 'Save Our Trees,' 'Save Nature,' 'Preserve the environment,' 'Save Margao' were messages that came in ever so subtly, with compere Marisa doing a fine job. Ms Da Costa, who launched the concept of community events in the open spaces of Panjim along with the Corporation of the City of Panaji since 2003 believes it is her team's effort to turn public spaces into living spaces by taking creative expression to the masses. "We're showing the rest of the country that community events which promote art, culture, fashion, social causes and local talent are possible with the participation of the people from all over Goa. Goan artistes need a platform, which are sourced, encouraged and presented at a public platform. Margao saw a coming together of people from all walks of life, giving voice to their concerns and issues seeking redressal from the powers that be, packaged with entertainment, art and social awareness, " Da Costa adds. The event also felicitated eminent personalities like Rajendra Talak, Prince Jacob, Dr Francisco Colaco, Sonali Salgaocar, Namita Lawande, Vishal Pai Kakode for their cultural contribution in the presence of the Director of Art & Culture, Mr M V Naik. (ENDS) _ Do not post admin requests to the list. Goanet mailing list (Goanet@goanet.org)
[Goanet] Hey Mumbaikars!! Rego at Shamiana!
The countrys greatest Goan chef, Urbano do Rego of the Taj Holiday Village in Goa... Dont go to Goa for the summer. The countrys greatest Goan chef, Urbano do Rego of the Taj Holiday Village in Goa, is here at the Shamiana in Mumbai, offering signature culinary creations from his kitchen. Pomfret Reacheado and Prawn Balchao, Chicken Xacuti and Pork Vindaloo, Port Wine Caromel and Bebinca. Chef Rego, whos had Presidents and Kings eating out of his hands, though he would put up a Goan food festival at the Taj in Mumbai because so many Mumbaikars who love the cuisine cannot come to Goa. A noble thought, indeed! Raise a toast of Cashew Feni in his honour. And make a reservation for dinner at the Shamiana tonight. The master chef is here only until tomorrow. Your appointment with pure Goan soul food has to be this weekend with Chef Urbano do Rego in Mumbai. Keep Goa for the rains. http://www.cybernoon.com/DisplayArticle.asp? section=fromthepress&subsection=news&xfile=April2006_news_standard2802 _ Do not post admin requests to the list. Goanet mailing list (Goanet@goanet.org)
[Goanet] Goa fest kickstarts
Goa fest kickstarts Saturday, April 29, 2006 09:56:14 pm AGENCIES PANAJI: Union civil aviation minister Praful Patel has emphasised the need to explore various avenues to make Goa a hub of tourism in the country. "Goa has potential to be a tourist hub," Patel said, speaking as a chief guest after inaugurating a two-day Goa Fest today. He said knowledge revolution had made quality education available even in small towns of the country, giving opportunity to young minds to pursue different educational streams and manifest themselves in different areas, a release issued here said today. Patel said the civil aviation sector is growing at mind boggling pace which will become hundred billion dollars industry in next ten years. Goa Deputy Chief Minister Wilfred D'souza, who was present on the occasion congratulated the organisers for their conference in Goa. He said Goa's potential as an advertisement film locale was yet to be fully realised. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/1510235.cms ~(^^)~ Avelino _ Do not post admin requests to the list. Goanet mailing list (Goanet@goanet.org)
Re: [Goanet] A new family from E.AFRICA
My English teacher was also Mr.R. C. Metha - he taught in Karimjee Secondary School _ Tanga. Are you by any chance related or do you have his contact Welcome to Goanet!!! Wish you a pleasant day Lawrence (Ex Tanga) - Original Message - From: Praful Mehta <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: Sunday, April 30, 2006 7:26 am Subject: [Goanet] A new family from E.AFRICA > Hi, > > I am not sure if I am writting to correct mail ID. > Hope you will include in the digest. > > This is Prafull Mehta and my wife is from Saligao Anna > Marcie Mehta Cordeiro. > > We have two children, Amar a lawyer in Mombasa-Kenya > and a daughter studying at McGill in Montreal. > > We live in Kampala-Uganda. > > When I was in New York 2001-2004 I joint the net. My > son wrote about a picnic he enjoyed with NY Goan > community. > > There are about 30 Goan or Goan mix families in K'la > and we will be starting Roasry from 1st May.Each day a > different house and after rosary-drinks & dinner. > East Africa is a lovely, gifted by nature place and I > wish many of you can visit Kenya,Tanzania or Uganda. > My e.mail is [EMAIL PROTECTED] and tel. is 256 41 20 > 00 37 or cel. 256 712 92 66 89. > It will be a pleasure to receive mail/s from as many > of you. > Have a nice day. > Prafull > > _ > Do not post admin requests to the list. > Goanet mailing list (Goanet@goanet.org) > _ Do not post admin requests to the list. Goanet mailing list (Goanet@goanet.org)
[Goanet] OVERDRIVE: Petrol or diesel?
OVERDRIVE: Petrol or diesel? By Ketan Maganlal Last month we dwelt on the points to look out for when buying a new car. The next priority should be the engine of the vehicle. Today, most manufacturers offer a choice of engines running on either of the two fuels available (i.e. petrol or diesel). Taking your daily running / commuting into account, you should prudently choose your fuel choice since the price differential of petrol and diesel per litre is approximately Rs 10, diesel being cheaper. For a given engine displacement of, say 1500cc, the fuel consumption difference between a petrol and a diesel power plant should be around 30 percent, the diesel power plant being more fuel efficient than the equivalent petrol unit. Factor that difference along with the price of diesel per litre being Rs 10 cheaper than petrol, and you immediately see that the cost per kilometre comes down in favour of the diesel unit. Today's diesels are very powerful and refined in NVH levels (noise, vibration, harshness) compared to engines of yesteryears, and most manufacturers these days are offer the latest fuel injection technology available, thanks to intense competition between them. The end consumer, that is you, has benefited intensely. But the whole exercise can be appetising only if the principal cost of buying a diesel-powered vehicle does not go through the roof, since manufacturers typically price the diesels higher than an equivalent petrol model. This will offset all the advantages of the diesel, since it will take a long time to recoup the price difference by logging exceptionally long on the road kilometres in a given year. In contrast, a petrol engine will give you a pretty decent drive with very subdued NVH levels and good economy too, since even they have the very latest in chip management and fuel injection technology under the bonnet. In plain English it translates to trouble-free driving from one service interval to another. Another very tempting advantage of a petrol engine is that you could convert to running it on LPG (Liquid petroleum gas or cooking gas) since the Government of India has officially proclaimed that LPG can be used as an auto fuel, provided that the conversion is done at an authorised outlet. Some manufacturers have now started to offer factory-fitted kits recently, so do enquire at the time of purchase. The only fly in the ointment, in Goa at least, is that there are no LPG dispensing fuel stations put up as yet, compared to the neighbouring states. So refilling could be a bit of a bother with the manual kit that is being offered at present to transfer gas from the cylinder to the car unit. But for in-town driving it beats even the best of the diesels as far as cost per kilometre is concerned, since a commercially available LPG cylinder still costs less than half the price of filling a 40-litre tank, but still giving you almost 70 percent driving range of a tank full of petrol The initial cost of the conversion kit is in the range of Rs 15,000 to Rs 30,000, depending upon the make and type of car. Work out the math and you will have recouped your investment within one year itself, if you log the approximate average of 24,000 km in 12 months. So, it finally all boils down to the number of kilometres that you log in the car in one year. If that is below 24,000 km, which is a standard average taken, then petrol is the better choice. If you drive around 36,000 km in a year, you should look towards the diesels for the obvious reason of better fuel economy and cheaper fuel. (ENDS) ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Ketan Maganlal is a car enthusiast. --- - The above article appeared in the March 2006 edition of Investor Plus, Goa's first investment monthly tabloid for free circulation. _ Do not post admin requests to the list. Goanet mailing list (Goanet@goanet.org)
RE: [Goanet] Voting rights for NRI Goans
Dear Paulo, I am sorry to blow a hole in your theory but I have infact always been and still am an NRI in the truest sense of the word. I may reside in the USA but I am an Indian citizen who pays my taxes every year and will return to India in the near future. There has never been any question about my voting rights. I have them, I have always had them and in all probability will enjoy them well into my dotage. Secondly I don't know if anyone read my original post but I stated very clearly that the term NRIs has lost its original and true meaning and has been loosely interpreted to mean every Indian or Person of Indian Origin, who now resides outside of India. The purpose of me initiating this debate was not to discuss the current state of who is or is not eligible to vote, but may be eligible to vote in the future. Unfortunately,instead of discussing the case, much like the bureaucrats in India we are still deciding on where to file the case typed in duplicate on carbon paper. Elisabeth --- Paulo Colaco Dias <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Mario might want to check again with the Indian > authorities. > > He and Elizabeth might think they are NRIs but in > reality they are not. > > Those who are not Indian Citizens cannot be NRIs. At > the most they are PIOs. > > Nasci Caldeira already posted an excellent > contribution that explains this > in detail so I do not have anything else to add. > > Well done Nasci. > > Best regards > Paulo > __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com _ Do not post admin requests to the list. Goanet mailing list (Goanet@goanet.org)
[Goanet] Re: Indian Jesuit in Afghanistan
Hi Alex, I recall reading of some Jesuits in Afghanistan, in the Society's Indian journal called JIVAN. Not sure if it was a lone member of the Society or some wider presence. Could you check with some member of the Jesuits? I'm sure they would have some directory (or year-book) listing all their institutions with contacts. Sorry for not replying to your earlier mail! FN > From: Alex Dsouza <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Date: 2006/04/30 Sun AM 09:39:13 GMT+05:30 > To: goanet@goanet.org > CC: [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: Indian Jesuit in Afghanistan > > Dear Frederick, > > Currently I am based in Pune, India. I am in the process of considering > taking > up an assignment in Kabul. > > Are there any Jesuits / Churches in Kabul / Afghanistan. If so, appreciate if > you could give details. > > Regards, > > Alex D'souza > > Cell No.+91 9890530658 > > -- > The Goanet Archives can be found at: > http://www.goanet.org/archive.php?name=News&list=goanet > Frederick Noronha 784 Near Convent, Sonarbhat SALIGAO GOA India Freelance Journalist TEL: +91-832-2409490 MOBILE: 9822122436 Skype/Yahoomessenger: fredericknoronha www.bytesforall.net _ Do not post admin requests to the list. Goanet mailing list (Goanet@goanet.org)
[Goanet] Aitaracheo Kaskutleo: Bil, Bil, Bilam
Bil, Bil, Bilam Fantoddeachea sopnant, kolejichea kanteenant konn eke cholie sangata chav pievn bil farik korchea vellaruch rumantlea fonachi bell vazli. Boreaxea sopnant ghuspololo astana fonan nhid zagoili mhunn, Lapittachea toklek birbiri marli. Vaztolo fon ukhlinas-tana dusre vatten tondd vollun aikunk naslelea porim porot sust nhidlo. Fon ukhlina to pollevn bazuk nhidlele Lapittache bailen aplem purai kuddichem vozon tachea hodd'ddear dovrun beddi-chea lagsor aslelea mezavelo fon ukhol'lo. Hello konn uloita? ... Konn Lalita?... Good morning. Itlea sokallim fon? Koxim asat?.. Mhaka khobor na. ...Oi.? Age mhoje maim!!! Khorench sangta tum..? Thank you go . Taliganvche bhoinin fonavelean dileli taj'ji khobor ghorkarak sangchem oxem tika dislem ani mhonnlem. Aikolam tuvem? Fonar boballtalem tem tum. Hanvem kitem aikolam? Lalita sangtalem bil ieta mhunn? Anik bil? Lapittacho gollo fugar kelelea porim zalo ani ekach khinnant nhidentlo zagovlo ani bedd ir boslo. Kalliz dhodd-dhoddunk laglem. Kaluch bizle-udkachem, fonachem, bhurgeanche tuition fee -iechem, dudachem, ghorant safai korunk ietle ostorechem ani her barik-sarik bilam farik keleant. Nigteach poddlolea sopnant porian tannem bil farik kelam. Anik khuinchem bil sokallim fuddench ubem zalem kai? Oso to chintnamni fugar zaun tacho blood pressure voir choddta astana tache bailen mhonnlem. Lalita iet'lem khoim. Tachea barim hanv Verna vhetelim. Tuji addkholl naka. Tuka khobor asa mhoineachea hixeoban kaluch hanvem soglim bilam farik keleant. Atam tum khoinchea bilachi gozal kortai? Bilam? Tim, tum pollevn gheta nhoi re? Hem tujem sarkem asa. Punn Lalita sangta nhoi anik ek bil asa mhonn farik korchelem? Are mhojea ghova, hanv gozal kortam ti mhoineachea bilanchim nhoi. Amerikeche adle Raxttrpoti Bill Clinton Goeam aila ani Verna aslelea HIV/AIDS piddecher adharun Cipla' vokhdam toiar kortele komponik to ani tachea vangdda ailelem delegation bhett kortelem khoim. Taka porxim pollevpak Lalita iet'lem. Itlea lagim to pavta mhonntoch mhaka-i vochun dislem Bill Clinton-ak khas Amerikechea surokxit mon'xanchi koddok surokxea astana hea bailank tachea lagsor koxem vochunk zatlem oxem Lapitt monantlea monant chintun hanstana, kaim vell fattim bailechem bil, bil, bil' aikun choddlelem rogtachem presanv mat devun tachem mon xant zalem. Mevona tea vostuchi hanv kednach axea korina hem tor tum zannach. Punn monantlean tori khuxal zaunchem oxem mhaka-i dislam. Tea khatir Clinton-ache sangata Monica Lewinsky aslear mhaka vego-veg mobile-avelean fon kor. Tache bailechem nanv Hilary nhoi re? Hem anik Monica konn? Behind every successful man there is a woman oxem mhonnlelem kedna tori aikolam tuvem? Lino B. Dourado (Ho lekh Mars 18vi 2006 V. Ixtt-an chappun haddlolo) http://www.goa-world.com/goa/poems http://www.mail-archive.com/cgi-bin/htsearch?config=gulf-goans_yahoogroups_com&restrict=&exclude=&words=Lino+B.+Dourado __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com _ Do not post admin requests to the list. Goanet mailing list (Goanet@goanet.org)
[Goanet] DOCUMENT: Place Curchorem violence findings before the people, Goa government told
CITIZENS' INITIATIVES FOR COMMUNAL HARMONY c/o Ramesh Gauns, Pajwada, Bicholim, Goa (mob.no.9226443139) 28th April, 2006: A delegation of Citizens' Initiatives for Communal Harmony comprising of Ramesh Gauns, Albertina Almeida, Samir Khan, Niraj Naik, Bethoven Fonseca and Arunendra Pandey today called on the Chief Secretary in connection with the Sanvordem- Curchorem related violence and sought an implementation of the demands in fifteen days' time. The Citizens' Initiatives for Communal Harmony delegation pointed out that it is high time the Government of Goa places before the people of Goa a report of the findings and position of the Government on what happened at Guddemol, Curchorem, etc., why and how it happened, what are the steps taken and the proposed steps to prevent any such future violence. The delegation also sought to know from the Chief Secretary what was the outcome of the inquiry that the Government is reported to have initiated. The delegation was told that no inquiry had yet been initiated and that all that had been done was to register FIRs of victims and that investigations in relation to the same were in progress. The delegation further drew attention of the Chief Secretary of the need to take suo motu action against the political leaders who instigated the Sanvordem-Curchorem and related violence and to make the action taken public. The delegation impressed upon the Chief Secretary the insecurity prevailing amongst the people on account of the inaction of the Government. Further the delegation also raised concerns about the need for adequate compensation for all victims and for a review of the existing system for giving compensation. The Chief Secretary promised to look into the matter. The Citizens' Initiatives for Communal Harmony has in its representation warned that the Government will have compelled the Citizens to expose its unwillingness to give justice to its citizens and to resort to further steps to ensure that justice is done. Ramesh GaunsAlbertina Almeida Co-Convenors, Citizens' Initiatives for Communal Harmony CITIZENS' INITIATIVES FOR COMMUNAL HARMONY c/o Ramesh Gauns, Pajwada, Bicholim, Goa (mob.no.9226443139) 26th April, 2006. To: The Chief Secretary, Government of Goa, Secretariat, Porvorim, Goa. Sub. Demands emerging following the Sanvordem-Curchorem Violence Dear Sir, We, the citizens who stand for communal harmony and are deeply concerned by the organized communal violence and the inaction of the Government in Sanvordem-Curchorem in March 2006, wish to draw your attention to the following demands. emerging from the Sanvordem-Curchorem and related violence in March 2006: Report from the Government of Goa: It is high time the Government of Goa places before the people of the state its findings and position on what happened at Guddemol, Curchorem, etc. -- why and how it happened, what are the steps taken and the proposed steps to prevent any such future violence. We would also like to know what has been the outcome of the inquiry that the Government is reported to have initiated. The Government of Goa owes it to the people of the state. Publication of action taken on perpetrators and instigators: Action must be taken and seen to be taken. Action must be taken against the perpetrators, including those who gave inciting speeches, and instigators of the Sanvordem-Curchorem and related violence and it should be made public. The assurance must go home loud and clear that the perpetrators and instigators of such violence are being taken to task as a deterrent for future. Adequate Compensation for All Victims: The compensation assessed/offered/ provided to many victims of communal violence has been inadequate and also denied to several others. We demand that the Government ensure adequate compensation to all the victims of Sanvordem-Curchorem and related violence and that the process of claim compensation be kept open for those who have not been able to file their claims yet. Review of existing system for giving compensation: The existing system of giving compensation to victims is far from people-friendly and the processes prove to be intimidating thereby disabling several deserving persons from making or pursuing their claim for compensation. We demand that there be a review of the existing system for giving compensation. We believe as we set out earlier that the Government of Goa must make its stands clear to the public, that it must have a pro-active programme to combat communalism, that it must take the perpetrators of the Sanvordem-Curchorem and related violence to task and that it must reassure by its actions that the Muslim community which has been selectively targeted for this violence, will be safe and that justice will be done. We also believe that Time is of the essence in this endeavour. We seek an appointment at the earliest with you in this regard to discuss the a
[Goanet] Goa news for April 30, 2006
Goa News from Yahoo! News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** Goa fest kickstarts (The Times of India) PANAJI: Union civil aviation minister Praful Patel has emphasised the need to explore various avenues to make Goa a hub of tourism in the country. "Goa has potential to be a tourist hub," Patel said, speaking as a chief guest after inaugurating a two-day Goa Fest today. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/1510235.cms *** Porvorim's Highway of fear (Herald) Consider the statistics. Fifty-one deaths in a span of 105 days - that is one death in every two days. That is the terror and fear that residents of Porvorim have to live with. The reason - the NH 17 bifurcates the village, with residences on one side and schools, market places on the other side of the great divide. *** Five-day Arlem Festival begins (Navhind Times) Panaji, April 28: During past few years Goa has turned into a favourite destination for festival lovers; festivals ranging from music to films. The significant among such festivals is the Arlem Festival, a popular beer and music festival. http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=news&Story_ID=042945 *** T&CP Board approves Regional Plan-2011 (Navhind Times) Panaji, April 28: The Town and Country Planning Board today considered and approved the revised regional plan-2011 for the state of Goa with various recommendations, at its 125th meeting. http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=news&Story_ID=042911 *** Goafest: What ails the media industry? (Agencyfaqs!) Surina Sayal agencyfaqs! GOA, April 29 At the first day of Goafest, the IBF- AAAI forum was to discuss ˜What ails the advertising industry?" http://www.agencyfaqs.com/news/stories/2006/04/29/14874.html *** IF YOU GO (San Jose Mercury News) The months before and after the summer monsoon, basically November to May, is the best time to visit Goa. The week between Christmas and New Year's is very popular -- especially for the Anjuna rave scene -- and hotel rates typically double or even triple. A visa, obtained in advance, is required for U.S. citizens. http://www.realcities.com/mld/mercurynews/living/travel/14410819.htm? source=rss&channel=mercurynews_travel *** Mahindra beat Sporting to move on top (The Telegraph) Panaji: Mahindra United sustained second half pressure as they scored a 1-0 win over Sporting Clube de Goa to move to the top of the table in the ONGC National Football League here on Friday. http://www.telegraphindia.com/1060429/asp/sports/story_6160381.asp *** There is some more work to be done, says Derrick (Navhind Times) Margao, April 28: Following their 1-0 win over Sporting Clube de Goa today, Mahindra United are well and truly on course to securing their maiden NFL title. But coach Derrick Pereira isnt counting his chickens as yet. http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=news&Story_ID=042936 *** Sesa Goa tumbles 5.51% At 1:15 pm, Sesa Goa is quoting at Rs 1,236, down Rs 72.1, or 5.51%. It has touched an intraday high of Rs 1,295 and an intraday low of Rs 1,190. Compiled by Goanet News Service http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php _ Do not post admin requests to the list. Goanet mailing list (Goanet@goanet.org)
[Goanet] Indian Jesuit in Afghanistan
Dear Frederick, Currently I am based in Pune, India. I am in the process of considering taking up an assignment in Kabul. Are there any Jesuits / Churches in Kabul / Afghanistan. If so, appreciate if you could give details. Regards, Alex D'souza Cell No.+91 9890530658 -- The Goanet Archives can be found at: http://www.goanet.org/archive.php?name=News&list=goanet _ Do not post admin requests to the list. Goanet mailing list (Goanet@goanet.org)
[Goanet] Theater workshop at Utorda
United club of Utorda in association with Kala Academy, Panjim and Kala Niketan, Utorda are organizing a 10-day theatre workshop in Konkani and English for the residents of Utorda at Utorda Parish Centre from April 27 to May 9, beginning at 3:00 pm to 6 pm. The workshop would be mainly conducted by Jay Haldankar and others personnel. This event is organized to develop the artistic talent in youngsters in the field of singing potential, acting and direction skills. Heraldo News Desk, April 27 2006 http://www.goa-world.com/goa/poems http://www.mail-archive.com/cgi-bin/htsearch?config=gulf-goans_yahoogroups_com&restrict=&exclude=&words=Lino+B.+Dourado __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com _ Do not post admin requests to the list. Goanet mailing list (Goanet@goanet.org)
RE: [Goanet] Voting rights for NRI Goans
Mario might want to check again with the Indian authorities. He and Elizabeth might think they are NRIs but in reality they are not. Those who are not Indian Citizens cannot be NRIs. At the most they are PIOs. Nasci Caldeira already posted an excellent contribution that explains this in detail so I do not have anything else to add. Well done Nasci. Best regards Paulo -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Mario Goveia Sent: 28 April 2006 20:42 To: Goa's premiere mailing list, estb. 1994! Subject: RE: [Goanet] Voting rights for NRI Goans Elisabeth is right. I am a US citizen but am considered an NRI in India. > --- Elisabeth Carvalho <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > However, a minor correction on the term NRI. > > The term now encompasses all Indians residing > outside of India, including Indians who have > acquired citizenship of other countries and second- > generation PIOs. _ Do not post admin requests to the list. Goanet mailing list (Goanet@goanet.org) -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.385 / Virus Database: 268.4.6/324 - Release Date: 25/04/2006 -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.385 / Virus Database: 268.4.6/324 - Release Date: 25/04/2006 _ Do not post admin requests to the list. Goanet mailing list (Goanet@goanet.org)
[Goanet] Land Conversion
Seems Town Planning have woken up a wee bit late, hats off to the NGO's and the Public for pressuring them to take the step of freezing land conversions upto 2011. Builders could now apply for Portuguez passports. Yours sincerely Preetam Raikar Marcel - Read all Goanet messages at: http://www.goanet.org/archive.php?name=News&list=goanet _ Do not post admin requests to the list. Goanet mailing list (Goanet@goanet.org)
[Goanet] Re: Voting rights for NRI Goans
On Sat Apr 29 02:27:41 PDT 2006, Elisabeth Carvalho wrote: > Dear Nasci, > I think you are mixing the issue of absentee voting ballots > and that of NRI voting rights. Or perhaps I am getting it > wrong? Maybe someone in India/Goa can illuminate us. RESPONSE: While the subject thread is about Voting rights for NRIs, I think the definition of an NRI has been rather 'grey' in this discussion thread. What is true, is that the acronym was coined for a financial perspective by the Reserve Bank of India decades ago. If one could identify themselves as an NRI - Indian passport holder or otherwise descendant of an Indian citizen, one could open a bank account, etc... I agree with Paulo & Mario's assertion, that to be an NRI, one has to be an Indian national - not resident in India. Having acquired citizenship of another country, one becomes a PIO - Person of Indian Origin. OIC - Overseas Indian Citizenship aka "Dual-Citizenship", seeks to provide avenues for PIOs to invest in India while PIOs are seeking wider access in terms of education, finance, business, etc. The GOI - Government of India, has made it clear that the OIC, will provide PIOs the same benefits as Indian citizens, except the ability to vote or seek election to Parliament, State assemblies or municipal corporations. So Goans who are citizens of any country other than India, should not harbour any hopes of voting in any election in India, although they are free to influence the results. I do agree that genuine NRIs should be afforded the opportunity to exercise their right to vote in any election in India. With advancing technology, I think, the government can safely allow NRIs to vote in Indian elections, without worrying about corrupting the vote. Re Diaspora Italians: A 58-year old Toronto doctor who immigrated to Canada 18 yrs ago, became the first Canadian to be elected to the Italian parliament 2 weeks ago from the riding (district) of North and Central America. The decision to allow Italians living abroad to be represented in the Italian parliament has been in the works since the 1950s. It came about only after Italy changed its constitution and got the co-operation of other countries to allow dual citizenship. (Source: Globe and Mail) Probably some day, Indians in the Diaspora will be sending their own representative(s) to the Houses of Parliament. Best - Bosco Toronto, CA _ Do not post admin requests to the list. Goanet mailing list (Goanet@goanet.org)
[Goanet] Re: Blown by Google Earth
On Sat Apr 29 00:30:27 PDT 2006, Cecil Pinto wrote: > For the past three days I have been absolutely freaking out with > Google Earth. > > > The Campal swimming pools, Miramar Circle, Azad Maidan, both the Patto > and Mandovi bridges... every possible landmark - close up! In fact if > you check out Dabolim (which fortunately is within the same rectangle) > you can see not just the runway but the parked planes too! RESPONSE: By the time I looked, they had moved the parked planes inside the hangar;-) Security Issues !! A little over a year ago, Philip Thomas had sent in a clipping from the Economic Times about the Government of India taking issue with Google Earth/Google Maps, etcthat allowed for this "sensitive" information being available publicly. At that time, I had sent in a link from Google of an image of Dabolim - was grainy. The present one is much better. > Once you've figured out the navigation do tell me where you live > and where you work. Give me the exact co-ordinates from Google Earth > and then I will be able to better understand when you write to me > about what you did and where you went. RESPONSE: Ya right!! Just so that you can find out that my southern neighbour has a pool in his backyard, and my northern neighbour has an outdoor jacuzzi and I have just a "sontri"..;-) On a serious note, Google Maps is wonderful product. It lets you virtually visit places you'd like to visit and revisit places you've earlier been to. Miramar does look prettybeach, sandbanks et al! I've never been inside the swimming complex. That's a fantastic set of pools. Hope we do produce a national champ soon. Best - Bosco Toronto, CA _ Do not post admin requests to the list. Goanet mailing list (Goanet@goanet.org)
Re: [Goanet] Re: Review of the Review by the Reviewer (to Mario)
Mario done! I'll buy you a glass of feni at Georgie's bar if you promise to buy me a kilo of dukra mass at the tinto. :) Elisabeth --- Mario Goveia <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > --- Elisabeth Carvalho <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > wrote: > > > > Edna wrote a book, which Pratap reviewed. Pratap > has > > every right to do that, just as we have every > right > > to question the legitimacy of his review. And the > > fact that instead of doing this, we Goans are > > fighting amongst ourselves about airline > > stewardesses and matters of trivia is indicative > > of our politics and our polity. > > > Mario adds: > > > I agree with your conclusions, and I did not > specifically have you in mind when I wrote "others". > > Let's all quit bickering, Goan-style, and just buy > the > book and review it for ourselves. We'll ask Edna to > donate a portion of her windfall revenues to the > home > for retired airline stewardesses, and make it a > win-win situation for all:-)) > > > > _ > Do not post admin requests to the list. > Goanet mailing list (Goanet@goanet.org) > __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com _ Do not post admin requests to the list. Goanet mailing list (Goanet@goanet.org)
[Goanet] Re: Protecting Goa's heritage
dear brothers and sisters thanx for the support we have succeeded in bringing a stay on the ongoing demolition of the heritage and historic mallikarjun temple at sristhal-canacona -goa by filing a writ in the court against the govt -state archaeology dept and temple committee. the writ was filed on my personal behalf and our goa heritage action group with thanx from prajal sakhardande history-heritage _ Do not post admin requests to the list. Goanet mailing list (Goanet@goanet.org)
[Goanet] Can the work life balance in the Rising India ever improve
As India's economic growth is about to take off exponentially and the obsession with wealth and power becomes our reason for existence it is occassionally good to pause and reflect on one's priorities and to ask ourselves what really matters. http://www.timesonline.co.uk/article/0,,8802-2083997,00.html http://www.businessweek.com/magazine/content/06_09/b3973101.htm http://sleepysnail.blogspot.com/ _ Do not post admin requests to the list. Goanet mailing list (Goanet@goanet.org)
[Goanet] Books, Creative Icons of Human Culture
Books, Creative Icons of Human Culture by Nandkumar Kamat Navhind Times on the Web: Opinions Monday, April 24, 2006 IT is very rare to come across institutions, which keep track of the important international days. So I was pleased to receive an invitation from Margao's premier cultural and literary institution Gomant Vidya Niketan to deliver a lecture on the occasion of the "World book and copyrights day", April 23. UNESCO has been celebrating this day since 1996. The date corresponds to death of Shakespeare and Cervantes. In Catalonia, every book purchaser receives a rose on this day. The UNESCO selects an important city as "book city' every year. This year Turin, Italy has been declared as the "World Book city". I have no idea when Panaji or Margao would deserve this honour. The Portuguese introduced the Printing Press in Goa but at the same time they destroyed the heritage of rich local manuscripts. A few which were salvaged have been systematically researched by eminent scholars like A K Priolkar, V B Prabhudessai, Laxmikant Prabhu Bhembre, Jose Pereira, Olivinho Gomes and Gajanan Ghantkar. Goans did not equitably profit from the introduction of European Printing Press. The damage was partially repaired after the Portuguese established a central library- 'Bibliotheca nacional' and journalism in Goa got a flying start in the 19th century. But despite a great historic beginning, Goa lost its pioneer position in Indian sub-continent and in Asia as a center of book publication. Almost all the famous Goan intellectuals were great admirers and collectors of books. After the liberation of Goa stalwarts like B D Satoskar had launched a library movement. It took the government 30 years after liberation to bring the Goa Public libraries act. But were the politicians sincere in promoting books and good reading habits? More than Rs 10 crore were collected as "library cess" but even today there are villages and educational institutions starved of funds to purchase good books. The intellectual and ideological maturity of any politician in Goa can be assessed by the books which they read, if at all they happen to find time to do so. The European Union has launched "get caught reading" a novel project under its Culture 2000 objectives to popularise books. Prominent political personalities are involved in this project. Books are the finest creative icons of human culture. The Mexican poet and essayist Gabriel Zaid wrote an interesting book- Reading and publishing in an age of abundance. Zaid mentions that a new book is published in the world every 30 seconds. He writes that just to read the list of authors and titles of all the books available in the world would take us 15 years. It is impossible for anyone to read 99.9 percent of all the books published in the world. Even if no new title is published Zaid says that it would take us a quarter of million years to read every book published. The University of California maintains a database on the information explosion in the world. It reports that an estimated 65 million titles have been published so far. The US library of Congress has 26 million books. UNESCO estimates that every year 10 million new titles are published. But Zaid says that as compared to 100 million children born every year this number is still small. We need to learn some lessons from USA. Globally, about 2750 million copies of all types of books are sold every year. The Americans buy a phenomenal 1100 million copies. USA also accounts for 40 per cent of all the printed material. NGOs like "First Book" collect donations of books for poor children in America under "gift a book free" mission. This mission has resulted in donating 30 million books to those American children who had no resources to afford good books. India has very few projects like the one launched by the American NGO. India does not appear anywhere on the map of global bibliophiles despite ranking third in the number of English book publications. A Canadian survey reported that Finland, Denmark, Holland are ahead in book publication per a million population. Even Portugal ranks well, far above USA, Japan, Russia and France. India has 16,000 publishers. The book trade is growing by leaps and bounds. It has already crossed a sales turnover of Rs. 100 billions. In 1991 India exported books worth Rs. 33 crores. In 2003 this figure increased to Rs. 460 crores and may end at Rs. 1000 crores soon. But we are nowhere near China where the popularity of books is growing at unprecedented rate. Today the Chinese account for 12 to 15 percent of all the books published. Reading habits are not definitely dying in our country. But we are facing a peculiar problem which advanced countries did not encounter. In other countries the electronic media was introduced after high literacy levels had been achieved. In India, before attaining a high level of literacy the Television entered every nook and corner. But the picture seems encouraging
[Goanet] A new family from E.AFRICA
Hi, I am not sure if I am writting to correct mail ID. Hope you will include in the digest. This is Prafull Mehta and my wife is from Saligao Anna Marcie Mehta Cordeiro. We have two children, Amar a lawyer in Mombasa-Kenya and a daughter studying at McGill in Montreal. We live in Kampala-Uganda. When I was in New York 2001-2004 I joint the net. My son wrote about a picnic he enjoyed with NY Goan community. There are about 30 Goan or Goan mix families in K'la and we will be starting Roasry from 1st May.Each day a different house and after rosary-drinks & dinner. East Africa is a lovely, gifted by nature place and I wish many of you can visit Kenya,Tanzania or Uganda. My e.mail is [EMAIL PROTECTED] and tel. is 256 41 20 00 37 or cel. 256 712 92 66 89. It will be a pleasure to receive mail/s from as many of you. Have a nice day. Prafull _ Do not post admin requests to the list. Goanet mailing list (Goanet@goanet.org)
Re: [Goanet] Protecting Goa's heritage
Hi Santosh, You mean books, and other material were incinerated for that smelly market and to think I thought such things never happen in Goa ! Have you been to Hampi, that is total destruction but there was some wonderful restoration going on but some groups stopped it, they felt the destruction was part of history, maybe, but I think restoration has begun again. Anyway, the old temple (Goddess Mahalsa) in Verna has been restored, I plan to vist it this time. Regards, Sonia --- Santosh Helekar <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > --- sonia gomes <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > My question is how do we stop this vandalism which > > goes by the name of modernisation. It really broke > > my heart to see those altars torn down, shiny > tiles > > instead of wood and pieces of altars sold,together > > with Statues, chalices, vestements. Frankly I was > > horrified when I saw a chalice for sale, a shiver > > ran down my back. > > > > Hi Sonia, > > I know the feeling. The same thing happened to me > when > I heard that the antique livros, books and grunths > that lined the walls of the Panaji Goa Medical > College > library and office building were incinerated when > the > old building was razed to make room for the new fish > market. Hope we can find a way to save some things > from our past. > > Cheers, > > Santosh > > _ > Do not post admin requests to the list. > Goanet mailing list (Goanet@goanet.org) > Jiyo cricket on Yahoo! India cricket http://in.sports.yahoo.com/cricket/ _ Do not post admin requests to the list. Goanet mailing list (Goanet@goanet.org)
[Goanet] Goa's road carnage, more views...
Goa's road carnage, more views... By Valmiki Faleiro We sampled some views from Goans worldwide, on Goa's grave road scene, last week. Let's check out some more today, before moving on to other aspects of the complex problem from next week ... night driving, two-wheelers, driving schools, traffic enforcement, etc. (These e-mail reproductions are abridged for reason of space.) Melinda Coutinho Powell, Goa: "What saddens me most is the number of two wheeler youngsters dying, almost daily. Traffic education must begin in schools and colleges. When I began to drive here (after Mumbai), I was horrified. Most drivers merely know to manoeuvre the vehicle; rules of the road are unheard of. To survive, one must be proactive and alert for violations of every known driving rule. The talking friend syndrome (two bikers stop to chat in the middle of moving traffic), nod of the head (meaning you go first), cattle on streets, overtaking from left, roundabout chaos, and more. Highways, where speeding cars come hurtling at you, are scary. You must cope. Be mobile. Retaining one's sanity while driving here is difficult. My kids have picked up the stream of invectives I hurl on bad drivers. Mario Goveia, USA: I highly recommend Melinda's approach as an effective method of reducing stress and maintaining sanity, which has the side benefit of providing the kids with a *home education* in the essentials of inter- vehicular communications in Goa:-)) Nothing like hearing it from Mom. She's human too. However, in Mumbai, one sees plenty of fender benders but few fatalities. Goa, with a lower traffic density, allows the same maniacal attitude get to lethal speeds, leading to fatalities. Elisabeth Carvalho, USA: Today's headline screams yet another death. A 7-year girl has been snatched from her family. A senseless death, an irreparable loss. Being a mother, my stomach ties up in knots everytime I read something like this. It could have been my daughter or brother or father. Seems like it's just the luck of the draw in Goa. The fact that Goans are an apathetic lot is self-evident. Anywhere else, people would be up in the streets organising rallies, protesting and demanding change. What does it take, Goa? Nasci Caldeira, Melbourne: So many people are dying, getting injured and even maimed on Goa's roads that I feel that in war-like manner, an Ordinance must be promulgated to remove all loopholes in the law and ensure compliance, at all times -- by drivers, pedestrians, and by the authorities like Traffic Police, Road Construction people, and above all the RTO. The war on this front must be won, before many more die due to non-compliance, or for no fault of theirs. News and other media players and journalists must join in, in this war on Road Terror. Television is the most powerful media; it should be made full use of, in getting the safety message across. So far, I notice that this medium has not been tapped into at all, to educate and or enforce. What a pity. John Eric Gomes, Porvorim: This is fallout of population growth, people's self- interest and rising aspirations, corruption, politicians perfecting the art of dividing people and the inability of government to enforce the law. *Speed* is the new mantra. Even a petrol variant calls itself Speed! We need speed- breakers on highways passing through now heavily populated areas. Elementary road rules are neither followed nor enforced. Few give way to traffic coming from the right, going uphill, slowing down at Zebra crossings, overtaking from left, not dipping headlights at night etc. Reminds me of Woody Allen, "Mankind is at the crossroads. One path leads to despair, the other to utter helplessness." Think positive, never too late. Martinho de Souza, Australia: "Carnage on Goa's roads is the reflection of a bigger problem: lack of respect for life. Today while the dead are treated like carcasses to be deposed of as soon as possible, the living, especially pedestrians are considered expendable. Since 1961, there is a lack of courtesy on Goan roads, in keeping with the loss of Portuguese culture and the Indianization of Goans in Goa. Dr. Gilbert Lawrence, USA: "Perhaps the author overlooked my post that had SOLUTIONS BY Goans and FOR Goans." Postscript: Sorry, doc, your mail must have gone like another life or limb on Goa's roads ... in a crash. Fortunately, this comp's, from where I write. Kindly do mail it to the HERALD Editor (editor@ heraldgoa.com) or to me at [EMAIL PROTECTED] Remember, either way you surrender copyrights! PPS: Must pat the authorities for finally erecting four sets of speed breakers at the accident-prone stretch at Mungul, along the Margao-Colva road. Like the traffic slogan, *Better late than never.* These now make six speed-breakers on a 5-km. MDR (major district road.) So double *pat* their backsides for typical bullhead: about 27 lanes and village roads puncture this MDR -- and not one of t
[Goanet] ADC - Abrilachi 29vi
"Eklean boil marlear dusrean gai marchi nhoi"...Konkani Proverb If one has killed a bull, it does not mean that another should kill a cow. Because one has done a wrong, another need not retaliate. Edward Verdes Chinchinim/Mumbai/Jeddah PS: ADC. = Aichea Dissak Chintop' _ Do not post admin requests to the list. Goanet mailing list (Goanet@goanet.org)
RE: [Goanet] Voting rights for NRI Goans
--- Paulo Colaco Dias <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > The term NRI might be sometimes informally used to > represent non-Indian nationals, but everyone knows > that in order to be a true NRI one needs to be > an Indian National. > Mario adds: > Paulo, "Everyone" does not know that. I am not an Indian citizen, but I am considered a "true" NRI, and a PIO, and can apply for an OIC. > However, you are correct that only India-based Indian citizens can vote. > _ Do not post admin requests to the list. Goanet mailing list (Goanet@goanet.org)
[Goanet] FESTA DE NOSSA SENHORA DE MILAGRES
FESTA DE NOSSA SENHORA DE MILAGRES The Parish Church of Mapuca celebrates the feast of Nossa Senhora de Milagres, on Monday, the 1st May'06. The church has an exquisite Baroque façade, three altars, and the main one is dedicated to Our Lady of Miracles and is richly carved, as is the pulpit. The ceiling is intricately patterned with strips of wood. The image of Nossa Senhora de Milagres (Our Lady of Miracles) is held in great veneration, by Hindus, Muslims and Christians alike. The third Monday after Easter marks the feast of Nossa Senhora de Milagres, and is the object of devotion for Catholics, Hindus and Muslims alike. All devotees revere Nossa Senhora de Milagres, as a source of grace and supernatural favours. Hundreds of Hindus come to venerate the statue alongside Catholics, offering flowers and wax figures at the foot of the statue, expressing their devotion and gratitude for such things as being cured of a sickness, or blessed with a child. Hindus specially attribute the feast as being a source of miracles. Devotees believe that the statue protected the town and its people from the plague, Catholic and Hindus alike gathered on Monday, the Feast Day to attend novena prayers and even the feast Day Mass, For the entire taluka of Mapuca, Nossa Senhora de Milagres, popularly know as "Milagarichem Fest" is a major event. Not only the Catholics, but a large section of the Hindu community also visits the Mapuca church to pay homage to Our Lady. On the day following the feast, one sees long queues of Hindu devotees, particularly women with small children or with wax offerings, in thanksgiving for favours received or to make vows. For a week before, vendors and roadside stalls lined a full kilometer of the way to the shrine, creating a fair-like atmosphere. A large fair of furniture, toys and "kaddio-boddio-khajem" (traditional Goan sweets) that spreads along the sides of the two busy roads flanking the church. On the feast day i.e.1st May,06 Masses shall be celebrated every hour beginning at 5 a.m. till 9 a.m. The Solemn high Mass, to be celebrated at 10 a.m., will be presided over by the Rector of Rachol Seminary, Rev. Fr. Denis Fernandes and the Parish Priest Rev. Fr. Amandio Valladares, and Asstt. Parish Priests Fr. Joseph Estrocio and Fr. Rodson and other priests. As every year the Mapuca Parishioners organise the Milagres Fete 2006, which is on the 1st, 2nd and 3rd May, in the premises of the Church. It is one of the Fete that is sought after by all; the young aswell the old. People from all over come and enjoy the 3 days which are fun-packed for one and all. There are stalls for different games, of your choice, live band music to keep you rocking, a canteen to tempt your taste buds and Ice-creams stalls to cool the hot temperatures. Arlette Azavedo _ Do not post admin requests to the list. Goanet mailing list (Goanet@goanet.org)
[Goanet] Official definition of an NRI
The following link contains the official definition of an NRI: > www.incometaxmumbai.nic.in/taxpayer/nri/nri1.htm > _ Do not post admin requests to the list. Goanet mailing list (Goanet@goanet.org)
[Goanet] UAE Indian Expat Football League
COPY CORNER SPORTING OUTPLAY DRAGON ALL STARZ ALMOE SHOCK SFX OLD GOA - Indian Football League in Dubai Copy Corner Sporting led by Rasheed outplayed Dragon All Starz 6-1 in the third week of the First UAE Indian Expat Football league organized by Gulf International Promotions Dubai. The sixteen-team league played at the Dubai Club for Special Sports is sponsored by Gulf Eternit Industries and co- sponsored by Firstnet, Pehla, Al Awael, Future Pipe Industries, Lipton, Masafi, Al Rawabi, Nike, Tiffany, and Sun and Sand Sports. Copy Corner went on the offensive from the word go and it was no surprise when Dileep opened the scoring in the fifth minute. Two minutes later Mohammed Kareem increased the lead. Riyaz who had a good game for the Copy Corner team made it three nil just before half time to give them a comfortable lead. On resumption the Dragon All Starz were a better lot with Melwyn Chandy, Siraj Udeen, Sahreef Abdul Azeez and Nestor Lopez playing their hearts out. Their hard work paid off with Melwyn finishing off after a good pass from Nestor to reduce the margin. This only inspired the Copy Corner team who scored three quick goals through Mohammed Kareem, Riaz Katti and Rashed K to round off a well deserved win. With the win Copy Corner climbed four places into fourth position while Dragon All Starz remain on fifteenth position. Eleventh Placed Zyco Dubai led by Goalkeeper Naushad K held a strong St Marys team to a 0-0 draw. The determined Zyco lads matched St Marys who started the day in top position in all departments of the game. Babu Job, K Riyaz and Manoj Athanikal played some good football to keep the St Marys team at bay. Vice Captain Keegan D'Costa, Roy Das, Gary Hasset and Brian Alphonso did their best to score but were held back by a stubborn Zyco defence. The teams had to finally settle for a draw and split the points. Almoe FC led by Sheldon Buthelo pulled out all stops to defeat a strong SFX Old Goa by two goals to nil. In fast paced game Evano Fernandes scored in the run of play in the sixth minute after playing a one two with Ashraf Syed. The teams tried for goals but were not successful and had to change ends with Almoe leading by a solitary goal. On resumption Old Goa striker Peter Fernandes missed a sitter and this cost his team as Suresh Pereira increased Almoe lead in the fifteenth minute with a good strike off a ball from Suresh Pereira. Piedade Fernandes, Henry Carvalho and Nilesh Dincar did their best but could not convert their superiority into goals. Almoe are in fifth position with nine points from four outings while SFX Old Goa occupy bottom spot . Siolim United got back to their winning ways and climbed to the top of the table defeating a stubborn Phoenix Loutolim by two goals to one. John Fernandes opened the scoring for the Siolim team with a well taken goal in the eighth minute. Captain Shriram Vernekar increased the tally in the fifteenth minute only to see Lucas Fernandes grab a goal in the next minute. Renato Fernandes, Moses D'Silva John Dias did their best for the Loutolim team managed by Marquees but could not find the equalizer. The Siolim lads defence led by John Sequeira and Gerald Fernandes held on to secure a well deserved win. Phoenix Loutolim slipped to tenth position . Siolim United consolidated their position at the top of the table with a second victory of the night defeating Desert Cubs by three goals to nil. Captain Shriram Vernekar scored a brace before half time to change ends at two nil. In the second half Desert Cubs came back strongly but could not contain the Siolim lads who added a third goal through Jovito D'Souza. Roger Kottor, George Mammen, Justin Matthew and Amrit Pal Singh played well for the Desert Cubs but could not avoid the defeat. Desert Cubs slipped to fourteenth Position in the sixteen-team table. Strong contenders Varca FC got back to their winning ways scoring a facile four nil victory of St Anthonys. Shane Thomas scored the first hat trick of the tournament scoring in the fifth, eleventh and eighteenth minute to give his team a well deserved three nil lead. St Anthony did put up a strong fight with Sandy Fernandes, Darryl Rasquinha, Jude D'Souza and Oswald playing a steady game. They could not however stop the flow of the Varca lads who rounded off the match with a last minute goal by Evern D'Souza. Varca climbed to eight position. Title contenders Vaxim Divar had to thank Randel Pereira for their one nil victory over a young Dubai Republicans side. In a fast paced game the Republican lads attacked from the word go but a strong Divar defence kept them at bay. Peter Cross, Sunny Gabriel, Jansen Machado and Brendan Bothelo did their best but could not penetrate the Divar defence. Their own defence however withstood the pressure from the Divar lads namely Derrick Pereira, Colin D'Cruz and Randell Pereira. The latter finally managed to slot in a goal after a goal
[Goanet] International Cricket Stadium at Tivim.
Dear Sir, The Government of Goa has issued a Notification (No. 22/13/2006-RD) under the Land Acquisition Act for the aquisition of land at Tivim for the construction of an "International Cricket Stadium". This is one more indication of the irrational functioning of the Goa Government. First of all, an "International Cricket Stadium" does not feature in the Final Draft of the Regional Plan for Goa, 2011. On what basis, then, is the Government planning to construct an International Cricket Stadium in Tivim? It is very disturbing indeed, that the Government itself makes decisions without any reference to the Regional Plan for Goa, 2011. Secondly, what is the basis on which land at Tivim is being acquired for this purpose? Has any feasibility study been made? How has it been established that Tivim is the ideal site for an International Cricket Stadium? The general public is not aware of any feasibility study that has been done to establish that Tivim is the appropriate place for such a Stadium. Furthermore, Goa is a very small State geographically with tremendous limitations on availability of land. Is it prudent, then, to build an "International Cricket Stadium" in Goa, when there is not enough land for housing, commerce, industrial development and, most of all for open spaces. We are already encroaching into forest areas, and rashly converting agricultural lands for residential and commercial purposes. At first sight it appears that the Government is pulling a rabbit out of the hat of a Minister/ M.L.A. for dubious purposes. Once again, we have a situation where the government first makes an irrational decision and then tries to find reasons to justify its decision. Yours faithfully, Averthanus L. D'Souza, D-13, La Marvel Colony, Dona Paula, Goa 403 004. Tel: 2453628. _ Do not post admin requests to the list. Goanet mailing list (Goanet@goanet.org)
[Goanet] Re: Review of the Review by the Reviewer /Melinda
>By the way,I marrried one of my passengers.(without harressing him) > >Melinda >Good for you, Melinda! >By name, may I guess that Mr Powell hails from the Emerald Isle? >And did you woo him with an extra GUINESS? Please repeat that Valentine Day story, Melinda! Our geriatric Goanetters love to hear it often :-)) -- RKN _ Do not post admin requests to the list. Goanet mailing list (Goanet@goanet.org)
[Goanet] RE: Blown by Google Earth
Great! But tell me, does it look like it can throw a $16 billion military punch across the Arabian Sea if needed? Do you suppose a handful of such bases would meet the country's entire air defence needs? Mama mia. _ Do not post admin requests to the list. Goanet mailing list (Goanet@goanet.org)
[Goanet] Re: Review of the Review by the Reviewer
Hi Avelino, I empathize with you. I am in the same boat as you. I am defending the criticism of a Goan author's writings; Because Mehta's review is hitting on Edna Fernandes' work. And all that Goans - D'Souza, Colaco, Pinto, Goveia and Ribeiro did is hit-up on me ... another Goan. And some of them did it above and below the belt, as we have seen. They elected to make an issue of MY WRITINGS rather than the Reviewers' or the contents (and its application) of the Holy Warriors as seen from the reviews. One "poor fellow" speculated on my sleep pattern.:=)) Sure, Goans can always count on another Goan Is not that what we keep saying? It makes me feel better that you are getting, "tons of accusations of all shades and color".:=)) For a moment, I thought that Elisabeth and I were the only cyber-Goans rooting for Edna Fernandes' work. Of course with Elisabeth's masterful analysis of Mehta's review, many must have elected to "watch the display." Consider yourself lucky that most of your critiques have e-mailed you privately. My detractors have done so via a public bulletin board with SOME resorting to what can only described as a "personal smear campaign" all of which was "Off Topic" of course! I am sure this exchange will add to your experience and make you a better journalist. As for me, I can tell the Goan ayatollahs that this has been my hands-on contribution for Goans.:=)) Will they buy my community-seva? Don’t you think your response to my original faux pas (retracted with apology) would have been better served :=)) with: "Thank you GL for giving me credit for this review. Yet I did not write it. My sole role as journalist was to forward what has been published elsewhere. I concur with you that Dr. Mehta's review was overly dismissive of Holy Warriors. His unfavorable review gives a different impression than what has been presented by others including Khushwant Singh, which has also been provided." Yet, if it was not for what you started and then Victor, Elisabeth and I continued, this would have been another "lame thread." Instead it was educational to all. More importantly if "Holy Warriors" and this dialogue improves community relations and forestalls even one episode of sectarian violence in Goa and India, it would have been useful. India can ill-afford to repeat its religious and caste-related violent history again and again and again. So the important thing is not to review the book, but to STUDY it and apply its wisdom. I think you, Avelino, are doing a terrific job as a Goan reporter keeping us informed of events in Goa and India. I thank you for it. Good luck to you. Keep up the good work. Kind Regards, GL. ---D'Souza, Avelino Let me remind you once again that I posted the review for awareness of "Holy Warriors" and comments, what I got in bargain are tons of accusations of all shades and color. _ Do not post admin requests to the list. Goanet mailing list (Goanet@goanet.org)
Re: [Goanet] Voting rights for NRI Goans
The recentreverse brain drainNRI is also used as 'Newly Returned Indian':) Edward Verdes Jeddah From: "Nasci Caldeira" > > NRI is a Non Resident Indian, that is a person holding an Indian Passport > and Citizenship, residing outside India. _ Do not post admin requests to the list. Goanet mailing list (Goanet@goanet.org)
RE: [Goanet] Voting rights for NRI Goans
Dear Nasci, I think you are mixing the issue of absentee voting ballots and that of NRI voting rights. Or perhaps I am getting it wrong? Maybe someone in India/Goa can illuminate us. >From what I understand of the situation, what the government wants to do is to bring into the electoral fold, all those Indian expats who are currently the citizens of countries such as USA, Canada, UK. Perhaps first becoming a dual citizen will be the mandatory requirement for voting. I don't know the criteria that will be set up to facilitate the voting process. The reason the Indian government, after turning a blind eye to the NRI (and I use the term in its looser meaning) population for years, suddenly discovered its love for them is upon learning that they can indeed make huge investments in India. Ofcourse quite a few of these capitalists wanting to make investments then made demands for more political power within the country. That is how this debate of NRI voting righs came into being. Which is why I wanted to discuss whether the interests of a few venture capitalists should warrant voting rights for an entire NRI population, most of whom in my opinion are quite apathetic to India and its polity - the hydra-headed monster. Elisabeth - --- Nasci Caldeira <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Mario, (Elisabeth and all others), > > I do know, what is right here! An NRI is an Indian > who is residing abroad > and stiil holds on to his/her Indian Passport and > Indian Citizenship, and > not interested in changing their Staus Quo, and may > or may not be liable for > taxation in India. (this taxation is dependent on > other factors) > > With reference to Elisabeth's last post on this, an > NRI who is 'ORDINARILY > NON RESIDENT' as per 'The Income Tax Act' of India, > is one who manages to > reside less than 180 days in India in any one > fianancial year; and for that > year only, such an NRI is not liable for I Tax; but > should the person exceed > the 180 days stay in India, then that person is > liable for tax on all of > his/her income for the financial year, irrespective > of where the income may > have been earned. Such a person does not also > forfeit his/her right of vote, > as and when they are present at the time of > elections, whether tax paying or > not. > > However, the Govt of India is trying to make sure > that such NRIs are > gauranteed this 'right of vote', and not be subject > to manipulation by the > Election Commisiion, thru adverse interference by > people like the communal > BJP wallahs and other manipulative people. > > This happened in Goa when the BJP and supporters > were ruling in Goa; A lot > of Goan voters who were not present at home at the > time of electoral lists > review, were struck off the rolls. This included > many a Goan working on > Ships and in Gulf Countries. The BJP wallahs > deliberately did this shameful > act, since they know that most people who are > working on ships and in Gulf > are not Hindu and hindutva inclined! This I feel is > the reason behind the > 'move' to give 'legal and proper' NRIs the vote, > unconditionally. > > A PIO is considered to be a person of Indian origin > who has taken/ acquired > citizenship of another country. Such persons are by > law not entitled to vote > in India, among other things. Only PIOs with > citizenship of other countries > are elligible for Dual Citizenship with India. That > is why the 'Dual > Citizenship' concept has been introduced, so as to > make PIOs feel at home > and invest/ spend in India and not have to apply and > pay for visas every > time, etc, at the same time swelling the coffers of > the Govt. of India > indirectly. Such PIOs with this type of Dual > Citizenship are however not > allowed to vote in India, or hold any Public Post or > acquire Agricultural > property, and this is rightly so. > > In respect of voting rights for NRIs as descrbed > earlier; I think the Govt. > should go one step further, and allow them 'POSTAL > VOTING' facility at the > time of elections in India, from their country of > temporary residence. This > is allowed and facilitated for Australian citizens > anywhere outside the > country. So also was the case recently with Iraqi > Citizens residing in > Australia on bridging visas, when they were allowed > to vote from Australia > in their Elections back in Iraq! > With regards! > > Nasci Caldeira > Melbourne. __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com _ Do not post admin requests to the list. Goanet mailing list (Goanet@goanet.org)
Re: [Goanet] Re: Review of the Review by the Reviewer
Gilbert, Instead of all this endless circular "lafda" over reviews that is leading nowhere, why don't you just buy a copy of the book and read it? If you like it, keep it. If you don't, give it away. Case closed. If you feel moved to do so, write your own review. You have already spent more time arguing about reviews than the entire book is worth, and generated more heat than light:-)) > Mario. --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Hi Victor, > > It is always a pleasure and stimulus to dialogue > with an individual who remains on topic. I hope > others can emulate your example. I will do so by > specifically responding to the points you raise with > my reply under each of your paragraphs. > Kind Regards, GL > _ Do not post admin requests to the list. Goanet mailing list (Goanet@goanet.org)
Re: [Goanet] Re: Review of the Review by the Reviewer
--- Elisabeth Carvalho <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Edna wrote a book, which Pratap reviewed. Pratap has > every right to do that, just as we have every right > to question the legitimacy of his review. And the > fact that instead of doing this, we Goans are > fighting amongst ourselves about airline > stewardesses and matters of trivia is indicative > of our politics and our polity. > Mario adds: > I agree with your conclusions, and I did not specifically have you in mind when I wrote "others". Let's all quit bickering, Goan-style, and just buy the book and review it for ourselves. We'll ask Edna to donate a portion of her windfall revenues to the home for retired airline stewardesses, and make it a win-win situation for all:-)) > _ Do not post admin requests to the list. Goanet mailing list (Goanet@goanet.org)
RE: [Goanet] Re: Review of the Review by the Reviewer
Dear George, Than you for appreciating the posts I forward. I know people do get confused sometimes, but Gilbert seems perennially confused. Moreover, Gilbert, who has co-authored a fiction story, seems to know little or nothing about reviews. He is irked by Mehta's review of a Goan author; on the other hand he does not miss any opportunity to mindlessly accuse Goans on this forum. I wonder how he lives with such double standards! Best Wishes, Avelino ___ George Pinto wrote: Hi Avelino Please note the adverse response you received was from one confused cybergoan, who has a history of shooting from the hip and embarrassing himself in cyberspace. Many of us value and appreciate your forwards - do not be discouraged. Regards, George --- "D'Souza, Avelino" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Gilbert, > Let me remind you once again that I posted the review for awareness of > "Holy Warriors" and comments, what I got in bargain are tons of > accusations of all shades and color. _ Do not post admin requests to the list. Goanet mailing list (Goanet@goanet.org)
[Goanet] Goanet News Bytes * April 29, 2006 * Goa's Regional Plan approved... but will this only fuel the land-speculation market in Goa and further corruption?
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[Goanet] Blown by Google Earth
For the past three days I have been absolutely freaking out with Google Earth. Log on to: http://earth.google.com/ Download the free version (11.2 Mb). Install the Software. Enjoy! Keep in mind you need quite a fast system to really enjoy the experience. The area around Panjim (Ilhas/Tiswadi) is covered in High Resolution. It's incredible to see landmarks so clearly. You can even discern vehicles on the road. Of course the satellite photos are not in real-time but that doesn't really matter. The Campal swimming pools, Miramar Circle, Azad Maidan, both the Patto and Mandovi bridges... every possible landmark - close up! In fact if you check out Dabolim (which fortunately is within the same rectangle) you can see not just the runway but the parked planes too! Once you've figured out the navigation do tell me where you live and where you work. Give me the exact co-ordinates from Google Earth and then I will be able to better understand when you write to me about what you did and where you went. Cheers! Cecil == _ Do not post admin requests to the list. Goanet mailing list (Goanet@goanet.org)
[Goanet] Laxman Pai - A painter's roots
Life & Leisure A painter's roots Kishore Singh / New Delhi April 29, 2006 Laxman Pai's oeuvre evolved from the pop art of the 1960s, though his themes are more varied. Paris defines Laxman Pai in more ways than one. The French beard, the flowing mane of thinning, white hair, even the thin vest that is threadbare at the chest, are almost an affectation - almost. And Pai himself is happiest talking of those days in Paris when "it was full of immigrants", a time when artists Akbar Padamsee, F N Souza and S H Raza called it home. It was as part of this coterie of Indian artists - but always distinct from their stamp of work - that Pai made his presence in Paris felt. Served a disciplinary note by the J J School of Art in Bombay where he was a teacher (he had earlier also studied there), Pai sold the Rs 10,000 apartment in Mumbai gifted to him by his father and made off to Paris "where Raza made all my arrangements". Raza got him a student card at the Ecole de Paris, and for the next 10 years, Pai devoted his life to studying and painting there. "With the student card," he recalls of those heady days, "you could eat cheaply, concerts were subsidised and entry to museums was free." Two interim visits to India and a short stint with Souza in London didn't appeal to him, and he returned to the Paris of Picasso and Chagall, but as a rebel. "I didn't study Western art at the J J School," he says somewhat grandly, "and in Paris I wasn't influenced by the Ecole de Paris but influenced them with my two-dimensional art, which is the basis for miniature art." Time and again Pai brings up his roots - in Goa and in Bombay - to justify the development of an oeuvre that, though rooted in India (and in forms of nature), can best be described as evolving from the sixties pop art that became a popular movement around the world. Decades later, that flamboyance, elements of kitsch and fluorescent colours still form the subject of his work, even though thematically he's taken with elements from mythology and history, from family life, musical traditions, the seasons and so on. Hardly unusual for someone who was born into a strong musical tradition and has played the flute, violin, esraj and sitar like a pro. Far from Paris - which he left when Goa was liberated in 1961 - Pai has since lived and worked in Bombay, Goa and now, New Delhi. "It hardly matters where you are," he reasons, on the day an exhibition of his Parisienne works opens at the Delhi Art Gallery, "what matters is observation" - and Pai, a keen walker, will tell you he can recall in pensive moments (like the poet William Wordsworth) forms he might have noted decades ago. "A person's formative years are very important," he insists, "and for me those years were spent in Bombay and Paris." Given to living six months every year in the US with his son, Pai insists that now, as before, "I never take things at face value". So what did he learn from his Paris decade? Pai looks at you keenly, then says: "I went to Paris to show them what I was worth." http://www.business-standard.com/lifeleisure/storypage.php?leftnm=5&subL eft=2&chklogin=N&autono=89241&tab=r Profile at: http://www.indigoblueart.com/pages/gallery.asp?artistid=15 http://www.delhiartgallery.com/artist/profile.aspx?artistid=185 ~(^^)~ Avelino _ Do not post admin requests to the list. Goanet mailing list (Goanet@goanet.org)
[Goanet] Frankfinn has bought 12 acres of land near Panjim to set up a residential institute.
Flight training centers on cloud nine (Ecomonic Times, The (India) (KRT) Via Thomson Dialog NewsEdge) Apr. 26--One could say that Frankfinn is used to turbulence-the brand got into difficulties when trying to register itself as a company, as officials were suspicious about its "foreign-sounding" name. But that was just something dreamed up by chairman KS Kohli, as an extension of 'Frank', the pseudonym he used to write poetry under. In fact, it was the sight of his published poems that swung things in his favour, and the brand was finally registered in 1993. Since then, the first-of-its-kind training institute for airline inflight staff has come a long way. From its first one-week training course, it's moved to set up 61 dedicated training centres in cities as far flung as Shillong, Ranchi, Karnal and Guwahati, apart from the major metros. And it's set to see 10,000 students graduate from its mock-aeroplane training room in the current financial year. Of course, Frankfinn really came of age post the boom in the domestic aviation sector. And not just in terms of turnover-which was close to Rs 50 crore as on March 2006, and is projected to more than double in the next two years. It also came of age in the modern marketing world, with an ahead-of-its-time film tie-in; in 2004, it used the film Dil Maange More, starring Shahid Kapoor and Soha Ali Khan, to promote the brand. The film portrays Soha Ali Khan as an aspiring air hostess who comes to Mumbai and joins the Frankfinn Institute of Air Hostess Training. The company later signed on Soha as its brand ambassador, and used her for its print and television ad campaigns. "It was a wise decision and it helped the brand to evolve. Now she's a big star, and we're reaping the benefits," says managing director Rakesh Agarwal. This is unlike the 90s when the company only focused on print advertising. "Television campaigns give a national reach. They are also more cost effective in the long run as the cost gets divided percent re," says Agarwal. The scale of the training business was, of course, growing pretty fast. Between 1993 and 2003, Frankfinn was based in Delhi, and only occasionally conducted one-week courses in other cities. In 2003, it set up a dedicated training centre in Mumbai, and launched a one-year diploma programme in Aviation, Hospitality and Travel Management. Since then, the number of training centres has leapfrogged, and its student intake is evenly split between those from small towns and those from big cities. Fitting, considering that the airline revolution is letting even first-time flyers take to the skies. Frankfinn's students pay an average fee of Rs 92,000 for a one-year part-time course, and there are between 250 and 300 students enrolling at each of its centres. The company runs educational seminars and marketing campaigns in colleges, making sure it catches its target market. Its inhouse magazine, Aviation Times, features information about the aviation industry, and plenty of details of its programmes, including photos of its classrooms-designed as mock-ups of aircraft interiors. Interestingly, the classrooms have also been used as sets for various film shoots; Frankfinn considers those cameo appearances on television screens as brand promotions for the school-a thought that also applies to its recent diversification into the music industry. "Music may be an independent business, but it helps in making our brand stronger as it caters to the same target audience. When people ask me what's the common denominator between music and aviation, I tell them it's glamour," explains Agarwal. That's also the reason why most of its TV ad presence (almost 90 percent) is on music channels. The ads, incidentally, are usually created in-house, with the company hiring creative consultants instead of signing an ad agency. "Even when music videos are shot, we're personally there all night, and we supervise the making of every ad," says Agarwal. The company's obviously gained a taste for diversification-its plans for the future include launching a low-cost airline by 2009. But likely to get off the ground first is its plans to enter into the pilot training business-Frankfinn has bought 12 acres of land near Panjim in Goa to set up a residential institute. It's confident that it has the basic credentials to expand into this more intensive training area. Says Agarwal, "Credibility is very important in this field. Unlike other institutes, we treat students as customers and not mere students." And, of course, it goes without saying that all of them turn into flying brand ambassadors. http://www.tmcnet.com/usubmit/2006/04/28/1622911.htm ~(^^)~ Avelino _ Do not post admin requests to the list. Goanet mailing list (Goanet@goanet.org)
[Goanet] Indian art dhoom in Dubai: Souza's 'Goa Landscape' is estimated to sell between $200, 000 and $250, 000
Indian art dhoom in Dubai DNA Friday, April 28, 2006 19:08 IST Christie's to have its first sale of contemporary art next month. Art buyers will pour into Dubai from across the globe when Christie's auction house has its first sale of modern and contemporary Western, Indian and Middle Eastern art there on May 24. Rival auction house Sotheby's will hold its first sale dedicated solely to Indian art since 1997 a day earlier, on May 23, in London. "This is the first time that Christie's has had an auction of modern and contemporary art from the Middle East. It points to an increase in international interest," says Ganieve Grewal, Christie's India representative. The sale's highlights include works by progressive artists MF Husain, SH Raza and FN Souza. Raza's 'Sourya' (Sun) is expected to sell for $400,000-600,000 (Rs 1.79 cr-Rs2.69cr), while Husain's 'Equus' and 'Mother Teresa' are both expected to sell between $200,000 (Rs 89.9 lakh) and $250,000 (Rs 1.12cr). Souza's 'Goa Landscape', a serene landscape of his childhood home, is estimated to sell between $200,000 (Rs 89.9 lakh) and $250,000 (Rs 1.12cr). Other highlights include Rameshwar Broota's dichromatic 'Numbers', which features three torsos with numbers painted on them, arms hugging them tight. It is estimate to sell between $80,000 (Rs 35.9 lakh) and $120,000 (Rs 53.9 lakh). Among the Pakistani artists whose works are on sale is Sadequain, whose work has been inspired by the poems of Faiz Ahmed Faiz. http://www.dnaindia.com/report.asp?NewsID=1026604 ~(^^)~ Avelino _ Do not post admin requests to the list. Goanet mailing list (Goanet@goanet.org)
[Goanet] Blessed Joseph Vaz's biography released
Blessed Joseph Vaz's biography released April 28, 2006 Panaji (ICNS) -- Archbishop of Goa Filipe Neri Ferrao released a biography of Blessed Joseph Vaz urging people to be inspired by the "trying conditions" under which the Blessed evangelized Sri Lanka. The biography in Portuguese is titled "De Goa a Ceilco: Saga de um Caminheiro Infatigavel (From Goa to Ceylon: Saga of a Tireless Wayfarer). It is written by Pedro Correia Afonso (1892-1965). Archbishop Ferrao released it at St John the Baptist Church, Benaulim, at the end of the solemn mass held to install the parish council. He told the gathering that by the designs of Divine Providence, they were assembled in the church where Blessed Vaz was baptized 355 years ago. "It was from here that he took the torch of the Christian faith to Kanara and Ceylon," he added. Archbishop Ferrao recalled the trying conditions under which Blessed Vaz exercised his apostolate in the island country. The Blessed would traverse the island of Ceylon in search of Christians, who practiced their religion clandestinely, gathering them in small communities. He trained lay leaders in communities before seeking newer pastures, the prelate said. The Archbishop appealed to the publishers of the book, Third Millennium, to have the work translated into Konkani and English, for the benefit of the larger public. Earlier, in his review of the book, Father Saturnino Dias, executive Secretary of FABC, spoke at length on the traits of Blessed Vaz as a missioner. He stressed that the Blessed raised a people of God rooted in the local culture, and thereby pioneered a method commonly adopted by the Church in the world today. http://www.theindiancatholic.com/news_read.asp?nid=1550 ~(^^)~ Avelino _ Do not post admin requests to the list. Goanet mailing list (Goanet@goanet.org)
Re: [Goanet] Protecting Goa's heritage
--- Alfred de Tavares <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Please make up your mind, oh learned savant: Is the > bright Prajal a lad or a lass > > Chacha Alfred > Masculine issue, Dear Venerable Alfredchacha. Cheers, Santosh _ Do not post admin requests to the list. Goanet mailing list (Goanet@goanet.org)
Re: [Goanet] Protecting Goa's heritage
--- sonia gomes <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > My question is how do we stop this vandalism which > goes by the name of modernisation. It really broke > my heart to see those altars torn down, shiny tiles > instead of wood and pieces of altars sold,together > with Statues, chalices, vestements. Frankly I was > horrified when I saw a chalice for sale, a shiver > ran down my back. > Hi Sonia, I know the feeling. The same thing happened to me when I heard that the antique livros, books and grunths that lined the walls of the Panaji Goa Medical College library and office building were incinerated when the old building was razed to make room for the new fish market. Hope we can find a way to save some things from our past. Cheers, Santosh _ Do not post admin requests to the list. Goanet mailing list (Goanet@goanet.org)
[Goanet] Goa Sudharop: Velcao-Pale Education Society
The Board of Directors of Goa Sudharop wish to thank the following donors: Mike & Flo de Souza; Lance de Souza; Stephen & Neesha da Silva; Guido, Siklinda, Cora and Iona da Costa-Pereira; Mark, Heather and Andrew Pereira; Bismark & Antonetta da Costa; for their generous contribution to the Velcao-Pale Education Society (Infant Jesus Academy) in Velcao-Cansaulim, Goa. These funds will help establish a laboratory in memory of Mrs. Maria Clovina Pereira and create a library for the needy children in memory of Audrey da Costa Hernandez. Sincerely, Goa Sudharop, www.goasudharop.org World G.O.A.N. Network _ Do not post admin requests to the list. Goanet mailing list (Goanet@goanet.org)
RE: [Goanet] Voting rights for NRI Goans
Mario, (Elisabeth and all others), I do know, what is right here! An NRI is an Indian who is residing abroad and stiil holds on to his/her Indian Passport and Indian Citizenship, and not interested in changing their Staus Quo, and may or may not be liable for taxation in India. (this taxation is dependent on other factors) With reference to Elisabeth's last post on this, an NRI who is 'ORDINARILY NON RESIDENT' as per 'The Income Tax Act' of India, is one who manages to reside less than 180 days in India in any one fianancial year; and for that year only, such an NRI is not liable for I Tax; but should the person exceed the 180 days stay in India, then that person is liable for tax on all of his/her income for the financial year, irrespective of where the income may have been earned. Such a person does not also forfeit his/her right of vote, as and when they are present at the time of elections, whether tax paying or not. However, the Govt of India is trying to make sure that such NRIs are gauranteed this 'right of vote', and not be subject to manipulation by the Election Commisiion, thru adverse interference by people like the communal BJP wallahs and other manipulative people. This happened in Goa when the BJP and supporters were ruling in Goa; A lot of Goan voters who were not present at home at the time of electoral lists review, were struck off the rolls. This included many a Goan working on Ships and in Gulf Countries. The BJP wallahs deliberately did this shameful act, since they know that most people who are working on ships and in Gulf are not Hindu and hindutva inclined! This I feel is the reason behind the 'move' to give 'legal and proper' NRIs the vote, unconditionally. A PIO is considered to be a person of Indian origin who has taken/ acquired citizenship of another country. Such persons are by law not entitled to vote in India, among other things. Only PIOs with citizenship of other countries are elligible for Dual Citizenship with India. That is why the 'Dual Citizenship' concept has been introduced, so as to make PIOs feel at home and invest/ spend in India and not have to apply and pay for visas every time, etc, at the same time swelling the coffers of the Govt. of India indirectly. Such PIOs with this type of Dual Citizenship are however not allowed to vote in India, or hold any Public Post or acquire Agricultural property, and this is rightly so. In respect of voting rights for NRIs as descrbed earlier; I think the Govt. should go one step further, and allow them 'POSTAL VOTING' facility at the time of elections in India, from their country of temporary residence. This is allowed and facilitated for Australian citizens anywhere outside the country. So also was the case recently with Iraqi Citizens residing in Australia on bridging visas, when they were allowed to vote from Australia in their Elections back in Iraq! With regards! Nasci Caldeira Melbourne. Mario Goveia <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Elisabeth is right. I am a US citizen but am considered an NRI in India. > --- Elisabeth Carvalho <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > However, a minor correction on the term NRI. > The term now encompasses all Indians residing > outside of India, including Indians who have > acquired citizenship of other countries and second- > generation PIOs. _ Do not post admin requests to the list. Goanet mailing list (Goanet@goanet.org)
[Goanet] DISPROPORTIONATE ASSETS OF DABOLIM?
For the second time this month I have heard the Navy top brass in Goa propagating the point (myth?) that Rs 70,000 crores (~$ 16 billion) have been sunk into Dabolim. As mentioned by me on the previous occasion, this figure was stated to be about Rs 25,000 crores just 18 months ago on goanet. For good measure this time the Navy worthy added that the Rs 70K crores is from the resources of Goa! These twists were simply to justify the Navy's continuation at Dabolim and aversion to any transfer of flight training activities to Seabird/Karwar to reduce prevailing restrictions on civilian flights at the former. However, the Rear Admiral seemed resigned to the functioning of two airports (Dabolim and Mopa) and even cited the examples of New York and Tokyo's multi-airport systems! Most probably he is hoping that the civil enclave at Dabolim will die a natural death once Mopa is in full swing. This (the closure of Dabolim CE) must, of course, NOT be allowed to happen, no matter what. Cheers. _ Do not post admin requests to the list. Goanet mailing list (Goanet@goanet.org)
[Goanet] For kind favor of................
Oh Elections! Every five years or less, we exercise our most sacred fundamental right to elect a new government to rule us. This Govt. as per definition of our constitution is supposed to be, "By the people, Of the people, For the people". But, I would like to amend it by adding, "But, nothing to the people". Corruption from grass-root to the highest level; Population growth at an alarming rate; In-efficient, un-trained police force and other govt. staff, who only know their political masters; are few legacies of our democratic set up created by our beloved representatives whom we devotionally and emotionally elect. The irony is that we keep electing the same person from one term to 'Till death parts us' times. In U.S.A., nobody can contest an election for more than two terms, for the same post. You can start from the grass-root level and finally wind up as the President of the nation or vice-verse. Secondly, a person who is not of American origin by birth can never ever dream of becoming the President or the Vice-President. They can contest for any other post. Sadly, ours is not an American constitution and Mr. L. K. Advani was born in Bharat and not in Italy. "India needs at least 10 years of civil dictatorship", are the most famous words of Netaji Subash Chandra Bose. And he paid a very high price for saying so. Today, I say to you that we need at least 20 to 25 years of civil dictatorship to undo the mess our politicians have created from the time of Independence. If we are ever to achieve the vision set by our President to make India a developed nation by the year 2020, first we have to reform our political, judicial, police, bureaucratic, educational systems coupled with social-economic reforms. Will our most beloved politicians ever do this?, is a billion dollars question. Jai Hind. by Oscar F. This article was published on Navhind Times dated 01st February, 2004 in the Cyber Voices column under the caption Return of elections by Ivo Oscar Faleiro. From: Ivo Oscar Faleiro, Margao - Goa. 403601. INDIA. PHONE: 00-91-832-2735790 (Residential) 00-91-9226779988 (Mobile) Jiyo cricket on Yahoo! India cricket http://in.sports.yahoo.com/cricket/ _ Do not post admin requests to the list. Goanet mailing list (Goanet@goanet.org)
[Goanet] If you wish to be loved.......................
Melinda Powell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > dear Alfred, > Mr Powell does not hail from the Emerald Isle > ,neither is he Welsh. > I didnt have to woo him with GUINESS or Stout, > sheer chemistry and mental compatibility did the > trick. Melinda, I was convinced that my wife used some powerful black magic on me, a confirmed bachelor, until she came up with the following qoute: "I will show you a philtre without potions, without herbs, without any witch's incantation - if you wish to be loved, love." Mervyn3.0 __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com _ Do not post admin requests to the list. Goanet mailing list (Goanet@goanet.org)
[Goanet] Plots/Flats/pond for Sale
Plots for Sale: At Velsao near Panchayat/Church 350/400/450/500sqmtrs. Rs.1,800/sqmtr. At Navelim, Praca Francisco Rebello, Dramapur near Manu or Nanu's house. Fully Developed Rs.2,500/sqmtr On Nuvem-Majorda Road, 500mts from Nuvem Church and 150mts from the proposed 4 line Road/bypass Road. 300 to 400sqmts Rs.2,300/sqmtr Near Colva Church 975plot and 1975 pond area. Both i.e. 2950 area for Rs.25,00,000 or plot only Rs.2,000/sqmtr At Chogm Road, Porvorim, Near Hotel Gautam 300-500plots with final Noc Rs.3,000/sqmt Flats for Sale: One bed undrcontruction, Amabajim, 700m from KTC Margao. 4 lakhs for ground floor and 5 lakhs for 1st floor 2/3 beds at Fatorda (project) near JJ Costa Hospital Rate: 15,000/sqmtr. All the abv appeared on today's Papers. None of them had price or rate tag but got it over the phone just for you. [EMAIL PROTECTED] for Goa & NRI related info... http://in.groups.yahoo.com/group/GOAN-NRI/ Konkani Songs, Goan Photos, Tiatr/Film VCDs, Bank interest rates etc etc (for updates etc click below) http://in.groups.yahoo.com/group/GOAN-NRI/files/ Send instant messages to your online friends http://uk.messenger.yahoo.com _ Do not post admin requests to the list. Goanet mailing list (Goanet@goanet.org)
RE: [Goanet] Voting rights for NRI Goans
Hi Elisabeth, The term NRI might be sometimes informally used to represent non-Indian nationals, but everyone knows that in order to be a true NRI one needs to be an Indian National. Please check with the Indian authorities. I remember I have checked this last year and it was very clear to me that you need to be an Indian National to be a true NRI. I accept that the term is sometimes used in the generalised way to include all PIOs but that is indeed incorrect. The right of vote in India is only given to Indian Citizens. Not even the newly created Overseas Citizens of India have the right to vote. I do not consider myself a NRI. At the most, I am a PIO. I cannot see why the real NRIs (i.e. those who are Indian Citizens residing outside India) should not have the right to vote. This happens with many other democratic countries where their citizens can vote abroad through their countries' diplomatic representations. Best regards, Paulo Colaco Dias. > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On > Behalf Of Elisabeth Carvalho > Sent: 28 April 2006 17:28 > To: Goa's premiere mailing list, estb. 1994! > Subject: RE: [Goanet] Voting rights for NRI Goans > > The term now encompasses all Indians residing outside > of India, including Indians who have acquired > citizenship of other countries and second-generation > PIOs. Hence, we are primarily taking about Indians in > the US, Canada, Uk, Australia, and so forth. > > Here is a definition from Wikipedia: > "A non-resident Indian (NRI) is an Indian citizen who > has migrated to another country. Other terms with the > same meaning are (somewhat self-deprecating in > context) desis, overseas Indian and expatriate Indian. > For tax and other official purpose the government of > India considers any Indian national away from India > for more than 180 days in a year an NRI. In common > usage, this often includes Indian born individuals who > have taken the citizenship of other countries." > > To me democracy is a vehicle of representation. If I > was a Goan residing in Goa, I certainly would not want > some second-generation expat who shows no signs of > interest in the native country, having the right to > vote. Will this right to vote, be pegged to any sort > of commitment? Will it require some amount of > residency or financial investment? If not, the right > to vote will eventually end up being a vote for > outdated loyalties and/or issues viewed through the > prism of an expat's viewpoint, which may not be > relevant to Goa/India's realities. > > Elisabeth _ Do not post admin requests to the list. Goanet mailing list (Goanet@goanet.org)
[Goanet] Salcettes toddy bear keeps Goas feni s pirit tapping
Salcettes toddy bear keeps Goas feni spirit tapping Feni Fransicso is the maker and preserver of Goas best known ambassador of goodwill and friendship-feni. At sixty-five, the Tarzan from Salcette swings from palm to palm to pluck coconuts and tap toddy to make feni. This is a first of a new series, Keepers Of The Past, profiling Goans who till today, nurture and preserve those little slices and nuggets of Goa that are fast diminishing, Zena Costa, meets the artist who knows his feni like the back of his palm Hanv zaite maad chodla hanven zaite paus podoilliant says Francisco Rodrigues or Feni Francisco as he is to feni guzzling Saashtikaars, belying his 65 years one observes him nimbly scramble and descend swinging palms. Years, in fact are rather inapt to mark the passage of characters like Francisco who are timeless custodians of Goas prized heritage. His words translated from Konkani I have climbed many a palm weathered many a monsoon are germane to the arduous journey of this man from Per-Seraulim, Colva. Orphaned at age 6, Francisco lived with his uncle, and worked as caregiver cum playmate to the kids of the local Bhatkar by the time he was 11 he had moved on to tending cattle, tapping toddy and plucking coconuts for Rs.15 a month. For the hardy lad, both marriage and enterprise happened at 20. Whilst he continued to pluck coconuts for steady income, (with the backing of his wife whom he describes as God sent and a great mother to their three children), he hired few palms from the Bhatkar and put years of toddy tapping to fine use to brew feni and vinegar. What started off as Devachem besanv asliar zatlem (God willing, it will work) more than forty years down the line, is a success story accepted with touching humility and modesty. It is to Feni Francisco that connoisseurs and regulars of the hardy brew travel from all over Goa. Some clients go back a good 30 years or so and extend to Goas top politicians, tiatr artistes and cross borders to Bollywoods Anthony Gonsalveses. Such is the demand, that off- season (monsoons) Francisco sells only one bottle per person. It wouldnt be fair to persons driving all the way from Bardez to go empty handed. He says. Otherwise, a client may buy upto 10 bottles each. Franciscos routine today is the same it was at 20. Up at 5 am, he ascends palms to hang the Budkulo (earthen pot) to collect toddy. Its coconut plucking until noon (a brief Kanji-break at 11am). Back on the palms by 1 pm to descend with a pot of toddy and heads for his tiny brewery adjoining his humble home. Watching him at work is a lesson in minutiae and intricacies of the art of brewing feni. Ask him if factories manufacturing Feni are selling authentic stuff, he slaps the palm he was leaning against, as if it had just insulted his grandmother but calms down to rue the fact that spurious stuff sold by factories at cheap rates, has traditional brewers shut shop. Some often complain my price is high, but if a man knows Feni from what passes off as feni, he can tell by taking a small sip the true Feni drinker can tell from smell knows that many a laborious day has gone into the making. I dont advertise or force anyone to buy he says. Francisco gets bit emotional as he tells Hya soryaan Goemchem nanv soglia sounsarak gazoilam(this spirit has sung the Goan melody to the world) and adds I would rather that God takes me away, than keeps me alive to make and sell something else as Coconut Feni. Interestingly, the proud keeper of Goas coconut Feni is a teetotaler. How does he test the stuff? God gifted me with this art I can tell by looking by just the first whiff I feel lucky to be able to keep alive something precious to Goa.Welcome to Kevin's World [EMAIL PROTECTED] Click to join my Group From_Goa_with_Love Jiyo cricket on Yahoo! India cricket Yahoo! Messenger Mobile Stay in touch with your buddies all the time._ Do not post admin requests to the list. Goanet mailing list (Goanet@goanet.org)
