*** Goanet Reader: Far better, far worse... on planning a wedding and more in Goa
FAR BETTER, FAR WORSE: ON PLANNING A WEDDING AND MORE IN GOA Go ahead, plan a grand marriage, but plan the finances in advance, to make the big day truly memorable, writes CEDRIC SILVEIRA Susan and Vivek got recently married in the grandest of fashions. Reception at a five-star hotel, a list of invitees exceeding 500, premium drinks flowing freely, a band all the way from Bangalore, and a lavish buffet that left one speechless. Topping it all was a honeymoon at Mauritius. All this might have been justified if they were the children of some big industrialists or Bollywood actors. But, sadly for them, both came from upwardly mobile middle class families, and in an attempt to impress their friends and relatives, they had gone overboard with their wedding expenditure. Every year, a number of people fall into this trap of having to pay for their wedding expenses for the rest of their lives. One has to sit down along with his spouse and plan and organise the wedding finances well in advance, rather than simply spend or take loans with no capacity for repayment. After all, finances form a vital issue over which marriages can last a lifetime or break up the very next day. Yet, few people understand the enormity of the situation and still lesser are ready to take remedial action to make their big day truly memorable. What may be termed as novel or unusual weddings are certainly coming into vogue as more and more people are realising the folly in overspending at weddings. Phillip and Sarah, after their nuptials, circulated just a glass of wine and some rich fruit cake to the guests in the church compound itself. It is our is best, voiced Phillip, after their wedding. Low-cost weddings, including beach weddings, are another alternative which is slowly catching on. However not everyone is smiling about them. Says Ramiro, We spent a lot for our own wedding, and we expect the same from others. Yet, who is ready to give the lead in breaking down stereotype weddings and challenging the old school of thought? Weddings at ancestral homes too are catching on and not all are fancying a reception at a hotel or a hall. To add to all the trouble and care one may take to ensure that all is well on the wedding day, unforeseen events can spring up and simply ruin your plans. The latest trend is not to take chances with this most important day of one's life and to go in for a comprehensive insurance policy for weddings. Although some may consider it inauspicious, while others may consider it 'modern', technically speaking it is just one of a variety of specific event policies that can financially protect one's wealth from any mishap. With weddings in India costing a bomb, everyone is concerned about the safety aspect. For example, the Mehtas took an insurance cover of Rs 20 lakh for their wedding at a cost of Rs 3,770. The policy covered areas such as cancellation, postponement, personal accident to the bride, groom, or any relative, property damage due to fire, burglary, and food poisoning. In fact, although Jacob and Rosy's wedding went off so well, the next day almost all the guests who attended it were down with food poisoning and some even had to be hospitalised on account of dehydration. As weddings are a time when Goans tend to flout their wealth, wedding insurance is another aspect which has to be kept in mind. Weddings in Goa are an expensive affair, what with the bridal gown, suits for the groom and bestman, and dresses for the bridesmaids to be stitched, floral decorations to be seen to, food and drinks to be catered for, besides the hall charges, car, MC, and band charges leaving the couple financially drained. Yet, who thinks of all these aspects so long as the day goes off well? What one ought to do prior to the wedding is basically see how much one can set aside for the big day, or if the finances have to come from a bank, it is important to work out a repayment plan. After the wedding, pooling of incomes (if both are working), to meet daily expenses, ought to be done so that the monthly budgetary requirements are met. Having a plan for your finances can go a long way in smoothing the relationship and thereby preventing any disagreements later on. Many a time, once a girl enters her husband's home in a joint family, to make adjustments is a little too difficult. In such cases, problems may arise and it may require the newly wedded couple to shift to a separate residence. Thinking ahead -- possibly even before marriage -- about moving to a new home, could help in maintaining unity with the family members. Home loans are now easily available, and if one has got a steady income, buying a new home need no longer be a distant dream. Says Rajeev, a businessman, From the very beginning, my wife was averse to staying with her in-laws. And with loans being easily available, not to mention the simple repayment schedules, it was enough of an incentive to go in
[Goanet] VISION INDIA: Uniting Visionaries For Build Stronger Nation
From: Vision India Group [EMAIL PROTECTED] VISION INDIA Uniting Visionaries For Build Stronger Nation VISION INDIA invites all the citizens of the country to join the organisation to promote the ideology âHappiness, Tranquility and Prosperity through Unity and Equalityâ. VISION INDIA is striving to revolutionise the way India would progress in the future. It intends to promote building of a strong bond of unity among every individual of the country and by doing so, the organisation ultimately aims at building a perfectly secular, vibrant and stronger nation that would emerge as a paradise for every citizen of India to live happily and healthily. It is the need of the hour to work towards eradicating communal and religious hatred and corruption from the grass-root level to achieve this task. The necessity was felt by a group of dedicated social workers to build a true people's movement for this purpose and âVision Indiaâ is the out-come. This peopleâs organisation is emerging to shoulder the Herculean task. The promoters of the organisation are aiming at uniting dedicated and selfless social workers to work towards this social cause under its banner. If you are interested in building India as a stronger nation and be a committed visionary and an activist for the cause, the promoters of this movement wishes to invite you to be a part of this movement by joining the organisation. Kindly tell your friends, relatives and like-minded people about the organisation and spread the message of âhappiness, tranquility and prosperity through unity and equalityâ to every citizen of the country and motivate them to join and make this organisation stronger. Join Group Discussion Forum Join VISIONINDIAGROUPâS discussion form and post your ideas, suggestions, discuss and interact with like-minded people as to how every Indian should contribute to the progress of the nation. You need not be a member of âVISION INDIAâ organisation to join this group. Kindly subscribe to VISIONINDIAGROUPâS discussion forum by sending a blank e-mail to the below address: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Once you have joined the list you can post your messages at the following address: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Kindly browse through the website: www.visionindia.net.in which is under construction and kindly make your valuable suggestions. Dr. Sushrut A. Martins VISION INDIA National Convener _ Do not post admin requests to the list. Goanet mailing list (Goanet@goanet.org)
[Goanet] RE: Goanet Digest, Vol 3, Issue 508
From: Mario Goveia [EMAIL PROTECTED] Restricting supplies to increase profits, huh? I wonder why no one else has thought of that? Ingenious. Why do businesses have sales, increase production, outsource, insource, import, export, when all they have to do is sit back and make more money by selling less? My two cents : The reason oil prices go up and profits increase when supplies decrease from my very limited Economics 101 is probably because of the lack of replacements for in oil products, which means the consumer (specially in the US) has no where to switch and hence consume less, this means demand holds pretty steady while prices go up ,usually demand would go down as consumers switch to cheaper alternatives. The answer is to probably for alternatives to be developed and that can only come when the we as consumers demand those alternatives. Sidney -- *** Sidney Fernandes[EMAIL PROTECTED] * _ Do not post admin requests to the list. Goanet mailing list (Goanet@goanet.org)
[Goanet] BRIAN CONDUCTS POETRY WORKSHOP IN DELHI
Brian Mendonça conducts summer poetry workshop for teens in delhi Brian spent today morning (19 may 2006) between 10-12, savouring poetry with 13 kids in their early teens who wanted to discover how to write poetry. All of them happened to be girls. The boys had opted for a film session being held concurrently. The session spanned the following areas: the conditions for writing poetry poetry as performance what language(s) do(es) to a poem poetry and translation thematic poems: city poems sound and repetition in a poem song lyrics as poetry ending a poem Brian opened the discussion by asking the girls what is poetry. One quoted Wordsworth saying that poetry is the spontaneous overflow of powerful feeling. Why write? Brian persisted. To communicate said one. Brian asked them to write about their experience of playing Holi the festival of spring, which had just gone by. [Audio Cue: Bhimsen Joshi Rag Basant] As the teens ambled across the wide spaces and slouched around to write their poems, strains of rag basant rendered by Bhimsen Joshi filled the room like incense. We need to locate our poetry in a tradition or we end up aping the West, said Brian. Poetry is like meditation. One goes inward and poetry is written, or more aptly, writes itself. One girl wrote a powerful poem on Holi in Hindi. Brian asked her to read it and at the same time asked the rest of the students to translate it simultaneously line by line. He paid close attention to diction, and voice modulation as a poem is essentially part of an oral tradition. A poem needs to be performed, for it to be effective. A poem can be enriched by another language. [Audio Cue: Brian Mendonça, Sonya] The group listened in rapt attention to Brian reading Sonya from his collection of poems Last Bus to Vasco: Poems form Goa (2006). They loved the last two lines in Portuguese which ended the poem, viz. Aqui o mar acaba, e a terra principia. [Here the sea ends and the land begins.] The metaphoric nuances of the poem, its various contrasts, its beguiling simplicity, and the appropriacy of the last two lines were discussed avidly. I like it when the poem leaves you to decide what to think of it [like Sonya], rather than being told what to think said one. Dwelling on their favourite poets one of the girls gushed over Plaths Daddy poem. Others mentioned Longfellow, Ruskin Bond, Wordsworth and quizzed other if they had read Dahls The Chocolate Candy Man -- and looked on balefully on the unwashed who hadnt. Is poetry relevant today? --was the next question mooted. In todays fast paced life can poetry speak to us? The answer, Brian offered is to use the minutiae of the teeming city as the subject of ones poems. [Audio Cue: Sharon Old, Summer Solstice, NewYork City] American poet Olds poem of a mans attempted suicide seemed so natural in todays faceless big cities. The group listened to Sharon as she read it in her own mesmeric way but one girl was astute enough to conclude that an Indian poet would describe the scene differently. For an Indian handling of a city theme Brian did his Barefoot Child. [Audio Cue: Brian Mendonça Barefoot Child] One needs to make the ordinary, extra-ordinary through poetry, Brian said. [Audio Cue: Brian Mendonça Hymn to the Ravi] The group had a first hand account of the power of repetition in a poem in the Ravi poem. With great glee they divided themselves into two groups. While one group recited If I could take back with me the other group recited I would after Brian had supplied the intervening line. Then they switched roles. As the time flew past, in his concluding remarks Brian asked the group to pay attention to song lyrics as poetry. [Audio Cue: Avril Lavigne, Anything but Ordinary] To walk between the lines / would make my life so boring / I want to know that I have been / to the extremes. Teenage sensation Avrils lyrics struck a chord with the girls. Some identified with Avrils angst. More importantly the wholly inspiring chorus, by Avril gave these girls a reason for being there: Is it enough to live Is it enough to die Id rather be anything But ordinary please. Later Pallavi Jhingran, one of the group, wrote in Brians Visitors Book: 'I used to hate poems. Never thought there could be such a deep meaning behind them. I hated poets explaining each and every line in detail. But I can now really relate to what the poet is saying, and I really am going to start writing poems.' -- SOURCE: Brian Mendonca, New Delhi _ Do not post admin requests to the list. Goanet mailing list (Goanet@goanet.org)
[Goanet] Centre agrees to international flights from Dabolim
Dear Mr. Faleiro, I recently wrote to you on the subject of having a direct flight from Abu Dhabi, UAE to Goa. You certainly did reply and acknowledge my email. Thank You for the same again. In today's news once again I see, that the Centre has agreed to a proposal of having direct flights from Europe and the Gulf... Also that Dabolim is to be an International Airport. This is really great news and I truly hope this comes true. As for us Goans far away from home, we look forward to reading more on this subject. Dev Borem Korum !!! Zelma De Souza PA to Executive Managing Director Emirates CMS Power Company PO Box 47688 Abu Dhabi - UAE [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Frederick Noronha (FN) Subject *** Goanet News Bytes * May 14, 2006 * Centre agrees to international flights from Dabolim, claims Willy --- Read all Goanet messages at: http://www.goanet.org/archive.php?name=Newslist=goanet _ Do not post admin requests to the list. Goanet mailing list (Goanet@goanet.org)
[Goanet] Re: *** Goanet Reader: Far better, far worse... on planning a wedding and more in Goa
Hi Cedric, Beautifully written and I hope this write up is read by all Goan youth so that they can benefit from it. Currently I reside in USA. Last year when I was visiting Goa, I attended 2 weddings and I believe in what you wrote. The lavish buffet and premium drinks were served with a live band. And I was wondering where the money is coming from? Both weddings were celebrated by working famillies. I think the wedding party should start 6 or 7 pm (promptly) instead of 9 pm and make most of the expenses well spent. (more time enjoying). Just a suggestion. Sylvano Detroit _ Do not post admin requests to the list. Goanet mailing list (Goanet@goanet.org)
[Goanet] 'Da Vinci Code': Christians catch the fundamentalist virus
http://in.news.yahoo.com//060520/43/64e5n.html 'Da Vinci Code': Christians catch the fundamentalist virus By Amulya Ganguli The protests by several Christian groups against the screening of 'The Da Vinci Code', based on Dan Brown's controversial novel, have underlined a distressing aspect of the Indian scene where fundamentalists of all hues seem to be having a field day. Mercifully, the Christian protests did not involve any violence unlike the Hindu militants' attacks on exhibitions of M.F. Husain's contentious paintings. But there was at least one person, former Mumbai corporator Nicholas Almeida, who offered a reward of Rs.1.1 million to anyone who brought the author of the book before him 'dead or alive'. His outrageous demand was no different from the one made by an Uttar Pradesh minister, Yaqub Qureshi, who offered a reward of Rs.510 million for the head of the Danish cartoonist for his depiction of the Prophet Mohammed. What is evident from these incidents is that the typical intolerance of the fundamentalists is no longer confined to one group. If the followers of the Rashtriya Swayamsewak Sangh-led Sangh Parivar have targeted films like Deepa Mehta's 'Water' for showing Hindu widows in poor light, or attacked an exhibition organized by the Leftist group Sahmat on the different versions of the Hindu epic Ramayana, including one showing divine figures Ram and Sita as siblings, the Muslims and now Christians have obviously been infected by the same deadly virus of bigotry. There is little doubt that the government's frequent capitulation to the fundamentalist demands has encouraged the latter. Salman Rushdie's 'The Satanic Verses' was banned following threats of violence by sundry Muslim groups. Unfortunately, India was the first country to do so, even before the Islamic countries. As a spin-off, the government even disallowed the filming of Rushdie's 'Midnight's Children', which recently won the Booker of Bookers prize, because of the author's unpopularity with the extremists among the Muslims. Nor is the Congress the only party which is prone to bending down before the militants. The Left Front government of West Bengal was unhappy about the filming of 'City of Joy' in Kolkata, although it finally allowed the shooting to go ahead, while the Forward Bloc, one of the constituents of the Front, threatened a boycott of Shyam Benegal's film on Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, 'Bose: The Forgotten Hero', because it showed Bose's marriage. The fact that it has been approved of by the censor board clearly had no meaning to the protestors. The Left Front government had also banned 'Dwikhandita' (Divided Self), the autobiography of the fiercely outspoken Bangladeshi writer Taslima Nasreen, because it feared it would antagonise the Muslim community. Fortunately, the Kolkata High Court subsequently lifted the ban. But Aamir Khan's film 'Mangal Pandey, The Rising', on the hero of the 1857 uprising of the sepoys against the British, is still involved in litigation as Pandey's descendents have objected to the way he has been depicted. Although 'The Da Vinci Code' had been passed by the censors, the Christian groups were not mollified. As a result, the government had to organise a special screening where these objectors were present along with Information and Broadcasting Minister Priya Ranjan Dasmunsi. Later, they stipulated the conditions under which the film could be shown. An identical incident occurred earlier when Defence Minister Pranab Mukherjee had to clear the Aamir Khan film 'Rang De Basanti', which showed a defence minister being gunned down, before it could be released. That filmmakers also try to play safe is evident from the fact that before releasing his film 'Bombay', based on the 1992-93 communal violence in the city, director Mani Ratnam invited Shiv Sena leader Bal Thackeray to a special screening to secure his approval. It may not be beside the point to say that a convention may develop under which all controversial films will require a certificate from ministers and powerful politicians before they can be shown to the public. Already this restriction exists in the matter of literary and even historical works. Only a few months ago, the Maharashtra government banned James W. Laine's biography of Shivaji, the 18th century Maratha warrior. Not only that, the government even threatened to set Interpol on the author. A biography of B.R. Ambedkar may also experience a similar fate because the Dalit leader's followers are unhappy about references to an exchange of letters between him and an English woman. The government has a long history of succumbing to such pressures. Way back in 1954, Aubrey Menen's 'Rama Retold' had to be taken off the shelves following protests from self-proclaimed defenders of Hindu sensitivity because of the author's individualistic interpretation of the Ramayana. Another book 'The Ochre Robe', by Swami Agehananda, aroused the ire of sections of
[Goanet] INDIAN EXPRESS: Opus Dei in India: quiet and spiritual
http://in.news.yahoo.com//060518/48/64d3x.html Friday May 19, 03:25 AM Opus Dei in India: quiet and spiritual The Da Vinci Code is cleared, group at centre of controversy has centres in Delhi, Mumbai The secretive Opus Dei has been the subject of much rumour in its 98 years. But never has this Catholic faction attracted as much attention as it has since the publication of Dan Brown's The Da Vinci Code, in which it is depicted as not stopping at murder to keep the secrets of the faith. With the movie version set for release in India with an A certificate and a declaration that it's a work of fiction, The Indian Express obtained information about the Opus Dei in India after a series of phone calls and email exchanges. The Da Vinci Code's fictional Opus Dei is a group with sadomasochistic and monastic rituals, one of whose members commits serial murder in pursuit of a Church-threatening secret. But the real Opus Dei (Latin for Work of God) focuses more on the spiritual. The prelature was founded in 1928 by St Josemaria Escriva ''to help people grow closer to God, serve others, improve society.'' It was started in India in 1993. It has two centres, one in Delhi and another in Mumbai, though the addresses are not divulged. The Delhi centre has a post box (No 4559, Delhi-16), and the one in Mumbai is located in ''a posh area.'' ''Opus Dei is not a religious order, it's a personal prelature of the Catholic church,'' said I A Mariano, its spokesperson for India. ''Personal prelatures are part of the jurisdictional and heirarchical structure of the church. They have a prelate, secular priests, and lay faithful united to carry out the prelature's mission. Opus Dei's mission is to spread the ideal of holiness.'' As elsewhere in the world, Opus Dei in India has among its members the powerful and the rich, including civil servants and judicial officers. Some 30 people live in Opus Dei centres in Mumbai and Delhi, says Mariano and it includes mainly lay people and some few priests. They all participate in its educational, cultural, and charitable activities. ''We provide members and others spiritual formation, aimed at helping to develop their spiritual life. Besides some members promote educational activities aimed at helping young people grow in spiritual and other complementary ways,'' Mariano said. On being asked about why the institution is known for its secrecy, Mariano quoted Opus Dei Bishop Javier Echevarria: ''The emphasis is on personal Christian formation, not on activities or structures. The faith implies personal discovery.'' Then why do some people allege that it is a spiritual and social elite that fosters secrecy? The answer, again quoting the bishop, is: ''Invite anyone who considers himself poorly informed about the prelature to call one of the faithful or a center of the prelature... the founder of Opus Dei used to say that to communicate well you need good explainers and good understanders.'' The spokesman also made it clear that ''its stand on The Da Vinci Code movie is that of the Catholic Church in India.'' _ Do not post admin requests to the list. Goanet mailing list (Goanet@goanet.org)
[Goanet] Galileo, Dan Brown and The Church
Hi Santosh, I assume your questions are genuine and you are seeking some answers. I am not into some gotcha exercise here and I trust you are not into some esoteric discussion. Thanks for asking me about the CONTEMPORARY issues that the Church thinkers are involved with. This, rather than discussing / referencing some 200-1000 year old theology, philosophy or practice patterns. I am obviously not an authority on the Church. As a practical person, and as I see it, the Church today is into LIVING THE TEACHINGS OF CHRIST rather than developing some theoretical concepts of God, angels, heaven, hell, devil, sin, etc, and that itself is a BIG CHANGE. Of course some outstanding and outspoken Christians and non-Christians are still STUCK on those issues. Your religion questions should have best been directed to and answered by persons who have spent their career in the field. It is like asking a theologian / philosophy professor about the advances in the last few decades in cancer. Likely they will tell you that there are no advances; as many many patients are still dying from cancer. There is obviously some humor here. Yet, the critics of religion are very similar to critics of medicine. I am going to do my best to be helpful. However if you or others keep rejecting my explanations, that is your choice. It is not my job to educate you about the Church or religion. While I'd like to help, I have neither the time nor the interest to convert you and them. My response (GL) follows each of your Santosh Helekar (SH) questions. -- GL: The Church too has an expanding body of knowledge and continues to do so. SH: Can you give me one or two specific examples in which our knowledge of something has been expanded by the Church in the last decade? GL's response: I have already given you a list of texts that you can refer to. The latest one is Pope Benedict XVI's encyclical Deus Caritas Est (God is Love) of 2006. From a practical perspective, the church has developed very thoughtful PERSPECTIVES on web-of-life concerns such as: Issues of social justice, immigration, just wages, discrimination, death penalty, conduct of wars, right to basic health care, dignity of dying, right to life and prolongation of life (separate issues), right to die and prolongation of death (separate issues), euthanasia, protection of the unborn, protection of the environment, etc. Many of these issues have been expanded on several occasions in the Catholic literature on Orthopraxis and Canons on social justice, and other issues which theologians call Epikeia. Also the Church IMHO no longer holds to the belief that the Catholic Church is the only path to heaven. The church has changed its attitude toward suicide. If one does not believe in God, one may or may not understand and appreciate these perspectives of the Church. --- GL: Like in science and medicine, some concepts in theology, philosophy, and ethics survive the test of time and others do not. SH: Which concept in theology has survived the test of time? And in which theology? GL response: Many teachings have survived the test of time and form the basis for new thinking in keeping with the advances in the sciences and society. From where I work, I am aware of much new thinking on Prolonging Life and Prolonging Death. The importance of this was well demonstrated in the recent Terry Schiavo case in Florida. She of course is just one example. Similarly there has been much thought into the ethics of the fate of unused In-Vitro fertilized ova. More recently the religious thinking has expanded into the philosophy, safeguards and ethics into the nuances of cloning, stem cell research, gene manipulation and genetic bioengineering. While these are new issues, the original theology of sanctity of life endures. On a social level there are continuing issues of moral culpability and moral justice on which numerous popes and conferences of bishops have written many encyclicals and produced many documents. The latest is the Catholic Church's stand on helping immigrants, even if they are illegal, as spearheaded by the Cardinal Roger Mahony of Los Angeles. Once again, the Church is living its theology and philosophy. -- GL: So perhaps you need to keep an open mind just like the rest of us. SH: Open mind about what? Please explain. GL response: There is much shift in interfaith understanding and acceptance. This involves working through the theology, rituals, social practices and finer points of the tenants of different religions. Your closed mind mirrors some of those of the fundamental right. This, though you and OTHERS at times MAY THINK you-all are more concerned and knowledgeable about religious, social and morals issues than the Church. :=)) In summary, religion like medicine is a large encompassing field with a long history. So any superficial and
Re: [Goanet] John Mill and Conservatism-a Perspective without Smileys.........
Mario Goveia [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This is more political spin. Your health system is adequate for a socialist country, hardly envious. As recently as last year Canadians were begging the government to be allowed to buy private health insurance. Imagine having to beg one's government to be able to buy private health insurance! Mario, Several Goanetters have pointed out that anyone can buy health insurance in Canada. That's the way it has always been. Everyone on Goanet, with one exception, accepts this fact. The real problem is that you refuse to accept, not understand, the Queens position in Canada. Mario replies: The real problem is that I refuse to accept your spin, Thanks for flouting your obstinacy :-) This is more political spin. Your health system is adequate for a socialist country, hardly envious. The UN regularly ranks Canada as the best country in the world to live in. The criteria used are: HEALTH, education, housing and the economy. Bill Clinton describes the US health care system as insane. Is it also difficult for you to believe a President of the USA? I have two CITGO gas stations near by. Their prices are about the same as the BP and Sunoco and EXXON gas stations. I must tell them you said that Big Hugo is supposed to be supplying me with cheap gas:-)) Anyone who has to pay for a tank of gas knows that CITGO always has the best prices. The comment about prices are about the same speaks volumes about you. Since presenting you with the facts is usually an effort in futility, I will let you have the last word on these matters. Mervyn3.0 He is poor who does not feel content. -Japanese proverb- __ 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: Purchase (property) in Goa.
Mario observes: Excellent points, Joe. It always amuses me when the staunchest Portophiles and others on Goanet who regularly call for GOA FOR GOANS and other similar sentiments do not live there, and probably never will. I hope they will at least buy some properties in Goa and keep these out of the hands of the dastardly foreigners from India and elsewhere who have discovered the beauty of Goa that Goans have taken for granted for far too long. . .. A few years ago I had met a wealthy Goan on the plane heading for Goa, who said that his heart yearns for Goa, but his wife for Switzerland. The couple had obviously been rancorously at rift whether to resettle in Goa or stay-put in their new-found-land Switzerland. I sympathized with the man who I was told made several trips to Goa, just to be in one in spirit with homeland Goa. Goa is not what it used to be many years ago; its ambiance, its demographics and its culture is changing rapidly (and I cant say its for the good). If any Goan who has his/her heart in the right place for Goa, will know that it takes more than mere words to set things in the right direction. Foreigners have come to appreciate Goa, where Goans have not. Goans working in the Gulf and their seafaring counterparts may have invested in lands Goa, in-as-much-as they can, while noting that they already have ancestral homes and properties. Whereas, some of those who work back home may wish to buy more land mainly to build a home, would those settled/settling abroad and selling their lands be willing to sell them at prices the local Goans can afford? I guess not. And I am not advocating that they should, because everyone who is selling is seeking a best possible offer, and amongst those that can afford that price tag are obviously non-Goans (or foreigners). The foreign remittances by Gulf-Goans has helped coffer up significant amounts of funds in Banks that can afford loans to local borrowers. Apparently, those that are capitalizing on this opportunity are non-Goans who have set up their businesses, since they find Goa has become a good market, where Goans have the purchasing power, and most of the profits are siphoned off by non-Goans to their own states. Goans too must seize this opportunity (before its too late) and set up businesses so that the capital is circulated and remains within Goa, which would help raise Goan wealth. Best, Joe Vaz Thought is the blossom; language the bud; action the fruit behind it. -Ralph Waldo Emerson _ Sexy, sultry, sensuous. - see why Bipasha Basu is all that and more. Try MSN Search http://server1.msn.co.in/Profile/bipashabasu.asp _ Do not post admin requests to the list. Goanet mailing list (Goanet@goanet.org)
[Goanet] Congratulate Mark de Araujo Best hits VCD of 2006 Sangxi khobordar!
Dear Goan, After acting many Tiatr in Goa, and gulf countries Writer n Director now back from UK, Best writer 1st prize winning tiatr BHUIM KAMP@ Kala Academy (2003) and was out with hits VCD, Awarded best script writer @ Goa Konkani Academi (2004) Released Konkani Film VCD in 2005 titled SONVSAR SOMPLEA UPRANT. NOW presents a hits comedy film SANGXI KHOBORDAR with Comedy Supremo Humbert Fernandes, I congratulate Mark de Araujo the best n hits Vcd in 2006 well the Story is too good n the Comedy that you may never forget in your Life. We have many famous writer n Director never take a Pain to do a successfully film, here we see the hard Pain of our Mark de Araujo in this 2006 Vcd Sangxi Khobordar, I wish him a good luck n keep the pen writing may the Holy Spirit will guide you n you name will be higher n higher, and I Prayer that you may get the State awards very soon. My Goan buy your Copy today, n Support n buy a Original VCD n help our Dear one who do hard work to us n it really help to change the mind of our Goan who work in Gulf Countries we dont get to see our Tiatr, dont kill Gulf Goans this VCD is our Daily Bread of Gulf goans, so my Blood Goan support Your Brother n Sister of our Konkani Tiatr Stage. Viva Tiatr Viva Vcd, VIVA Mark. Yours fellow Goan Stephen Fernandes Muscat/Divar __ 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] Goanet News Bytes * May 20, 2006 * Goan Konkani films... near the Niagra Falls * Vassalo Silva's cars rotting at St Inez
@[EMAIL PROTECTED]@[EMAIL PROTECTED]@[EMAIL PROTECTED]@[EMAIL PROTECTED]@[EMAIL PROTECTED]@[EMAIL PROTECTED]@# GOANET NEWS BYTES Building social capital Since 1994 @[EMAIL PROTECTED]@[EMAIL PROTECTED]@[EMAIL PROTECTED]@[EMAIL PROTECTED]@[EMAIL PROTECTED]@[EMAIL PROTECTED]@# Goanet, founded by Herman Carneiro [EMAIL PROTECTED] and supported by a team of volunteers. You can help too. See our website www.goanet.org and wiki at www.goanet.org/wiki Introduce Goanet News Bytes to potential readers. Or drop us an email and we'll send them a trial subscription. No obligation. To unsubscribe contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] A GOAN KONKANI film, Mogachi Zor (Fountain of Love) is to be shot in the US and distributed the world over. It will be marketed by James Rebello, and its inaugural clap was sounded recently at the parish centre of Navelim. Interestingly, 60% of the film will be done at the Niagra Falls, USA and the remaining 40 per cent in Goa. Portuguese Governor Vassalo Silva's Cadillac and Merc are rotting in the Fire Services garage. These cars were imported by Silva in 1959 and were in use till the time of the liberation of Goa. The sight of these cars fascinated people then. The vehicles were being looked after by the Raj Bhavan staff till a couple of years ago, when the then Governor decided that both the vehicles be shifted to the Goa state museum situated at Patto, Panjim. But instead, they have been kept at Sant Inez, due to a delay in building a shed adjacent to the museum. (Vithaldas Hegde in GT) o Kala Academy annex to have film studio with editing facility. (NT) o Goa exempts four offices from definition of 'office of profit' (NT) o Congress wants MGP, NCP partners to mend their ways (NT) o Congress decides to go it alone in next polls. CLP to decide on Willy, Dhavlikar. Babush confident of 30 seats. (H) o Bombay high court refuses to stay release of Da Vinci Code. (NT) o Consultant to look into Kadamba Transport's financial woes. (H) o Officials act on Herald report on Dicarpale hillock. (H) o Karnataka takes note of Goa firms dumping toxic wastes. (H) o No showing of The Da Vinci Code at Inox-Panjim. (GT) INSIDE PAGES o Goans should take their films seriously: Adoor Gopalakrishnan. (NT) o Rupesh Samant (PTI) elected general secretary of journo union GUJ. o Mormugao magistrate gives directions over sale of water. (NT) o Rane promises to solve Mayem evacuee property issue. (NT) o Tough to check migrants due to staff shortage: Ponda cops. NT o GPCC to commemorate 15th death anniversary of Rajiv Gandhi. (NT) o Janata Party irked over digging of roads. (NT) o Mormugao chairperson issues show-cause notice to deputy. (NT) o Four illegal structures demolished at Dicarpale. (NT) o Akhilesh Prabhu Khope (15) of People's bags Bal Shree award. (NT) o Prof Agnel Crasto's book on communication skills released. (NT) o NIO scientist Dr Manguesh Gauns get scholarship to study at Bigelow.NT o NIO researcher Dwijesh Ray gets French fellowship. (NT) o Herald holds education, career expo, Kala Academy May 20/21. (NT) o Rosa Mystica Convent, Aldona inaugurates new convent building. (NT) o Bal Bhavan to complete 20 years in Goa. (NT) o All India Mahila Cong dy chief Vandana Chavan visits Goa.(NT) o Cong raises issue of BJP presence at NCP Fatorda office launch. o Babush (Monserrate) to take 'some' MLAs to Delhi. (H) o Vidyaprasarak Mandal Ponda to launch CCTV system in classrooms.NT o Entrance of Cabo de Rama Fort needs urgent repairs. (GT) o Former Rivona MLA Dilkush Desai on hunger strike for compensation. He was shot-at in 1984, underwent several operations, and is seeking compensation. (GT) FINE PRINT o Flat of Ms Sanjana Raj burgled at Caranzalem, Martins Enclave. She forgot to lock the door of the flat while going to the temple. (NT) FROM THE MARATHI, KONKANI PRESS Half-page of the pro-BJP Goa Doot gets devoted to Congress politics, infighting, the Ravi-Babush alliance, and the fact that the Congress is upset with the behaviour of its NCP-MGP allies. Gomantak reports on the 'purument', the pre-monsoon fair in Panjim which was in earlier times very important to stock up for the rainy season. Gomantak also has a feature on the direction tourism in Goa is taking. It cites Club Cubana's adverts, Wednesday Ladies' Nite, Friday Bikini Party'. Sunaparant frontpages a report about worms being found in milk supplied by the Goa Dairy. It also highlights the government promise of having an animation park soon in Goa. The editorial focuses on Nepal's new 'secular' status. DEATHS, CONDOLENCES * Joseph Joaquim Fernandes ex-Burham Shell, ex-Cee Jay Builders CHANDOR, born 1927 * Leo 'Leao ' Fernandes of Chandleavaddo, ASSOLNA b 1936 * Menino M Vaz of TIVIM BODIUM b 1916 * Fr Freddy J da Costa, remembered two years after his death. * Philomena Dias, b1935 of Betalbatim, 24th day eucharistic celebration *
[Goanet] Pope Appoints Cardinal Dias Head of Vatican's Congregation of Evangelization (SAR News)
Pope Appoints Cardinal Dias Head of Vatican's Congregation of Evangelization By Michael Gonsalves, SAR NEWS MUMBAI, Maharashtra (SAR NEWS) -- Pope Benedict XVI has appointed Cardinal Ivan Dias, Archbishop of Bombay, as the Prefect of the Congregation of Evangelization of peoples. The announcement was made simultaneously at the Vatican at 11 am and 4 pm, May 20 at the Archdiocese of Bombay office. The Pope has asked the 70-year-old Cardinal to continue as administrator of the largest Catholic archdiocese in the country till he takes charge of his new office at the Vatican headquarters, Father Anthony Charanghat, spokesperson of Archdiocese of Bombay told SAR News. He said the appointment is significant at a time when Christianity was given wrong and unfair interpretation in recent times with publication of books like Dan Brown's The Da Vinci Code and the controversial film by the same name. The spokesperson said the Cardinal heading the office was also known as the Red Pope because of his influence and jurisdiction over many continents and the nature of the work involved in historical Catholic Church. The office is significant since the 16th century it was engaged in uniting Catholic Church of Rome with various independent Oriental Christian Orthodox Churches in Egypt, Greek, Russia and Protestant Churches (like Lutheran and Calvin) and work towards ecumenical unity of the churches. With a flair for languages, Cardinal Dias knows 18 languages, including Spanish, Portuguese, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Swahili, Hindi, Marathi and Konkani. Earlier, Cardinal Dias was consulter to the Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples, member of Vatican's Pontifical Council for Cultures and Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith for five years. Born in Bandra suburb in Mumbai, he was ordained a priest in 1958. After obtaining a doctorate in Canon Law at the Lateran University in Rome in 1964, he served in the diplomatic service of the Vatican City 33 years, first as secretary in the Papal Ambassadors Offices in the Scandinavian and Nordic countries, Indonesia and Madagascar. Between 1973-82, he was Chief of Desk at the Vatican Secretariat of State for many countries in Eastern Europe, Africa and Asia, and finally as the Papal Representative in Ghana, Togo, Benin, South Korea and Albania from 1982-97. He was appointed Archbishop of Bombay in 1996 and made a Cardinal by Pope John Paul II in 2001. He is a member of eight dicasteries (departments) of the Holy See. The Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples, founded in 1622, is the Vatican's department entrusted with the co-ordination of programmes aimed at spreading the Good News of Jesus Christ in territories where Christianity is still young. At present, this would cover about 64 million square kilometers in the five continents where the Catholic population totals 185 million. In this area there are some 1,100 dioceses and other ecclesiastical units, 2,400 bishops in active service or retired, 85,000 priests, 450,000 religious women, 28,000 religious brothers and 1.65 million catechists. Candidates to the priesthood receive spiritual and academic formation in 280 major and 110 minor seminaries with 65,000 major seminarians and 85,000 minor seminarians. In the mission territories the Catholic Church runs 90,000 educational institutes, 1600 hospitals, 6,000 clinics, 780 leprosaria and 24,000 social and welfare institutions. The offices of the Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples are situated at the famous Piazza di Spagna (Spanish Steps) in the heart of Rome. Photographs from Goa: http://www.flickr.com/photos/fn-goa/popular-views/ _ Do not post admin requests to the list. Goanet mailing list (Goanet@goanet.org)
[Goanet] [JudeSundayReflections] Sunday Reflections - Ascension of the Lord
Sunday Reflections - Aid to the Sunday Liturgy Related Link: http://www.NetForLife.net ** Group Email Addresses ** Subscribe : [EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe: [EMAIL PROTECTED] List owner : [EMAIL PROTECTED] My Groups | JudeSundayReflections Main Page 20-May-2006Dear Friend,We have all had the experience of becoming aware of some people in their absence! When we have loved people and have grown attached to them, when people have made a significant impact on us and on the community through what they have done, their absence is immediately felt. Departures of significant persons create a void because their presence was so much part of our lives. Has the presence/absence of Jesus made a difference in our lives? Have a delightful weekend relishing His presence! Fr. JudeSunday Reflections: The Ascension of the Lord Living and acting in His name! 28-May-2006 Readings: Acts 1: 1-11; Eph.4: 1-130; Mark 16: 15-20;Luke, in his Gospel, had tried to give an ordered account of the words and deeds of Jesus from the very beginning of his public ministry until the day of his ascension. In the Acts, Luke continues where he had left off and gives us an account of the spread of the Church, of the apostles' preaching in fulfillment of the command of Jesus to be his witnesses in Jerusalem, throughout Judea and Samaria and to the ends of the earth. Today's first reading from the Acts describes the experience of the Ascension, the feast celebrating Jesus' ascent to the Father. It is not so much a change of location but a change of state of Jesus. From being on the earth with human beings he now is with his Father in heaven. The passage is the only one mentioning the period of forty days between the resurrection and the ascension, probably suggesting a parallel period between Jesus' preparation for his mission and the disciples own preparation for their mission. While the Gospels focus on Jesus, the Acts, with the Ascension, focus on the mission of Jesus carried out by the apostles witnessing in and through his Church.Witnessing to Christ Christopher was a practicing Christian. He and his family lived in a comfortable house in a fashionable part of town. However, one thing bothered him. It concerned his next-door neighbour a professional atheist, who never darkened the door of a church. As a Christian, Christopher felt it was his responsibility to try to convert him. Then one day he got an inspiration. If only he could get his neighbour to read the Gospel, that would surely do the trick. The only problem was how to get a copy of the Gospel to him. He couldn't very well knock on the man's door and hand him a copy. That was likely to put him off. He would have to be more subtle in his approach. So what did he do? He posted a paperback copy of the Gospel to him anonymously. Having done this, he waited to see what would happen. Days went by and nothing happened. There wasn't the slightest indication from next door that the man had seen the light. About two weeks later, Christopher's wife had occasion to visit the neighbour. When she came back she said to her husband, 'You know that copy of the Gospel you sent him?' 'Yes' 'It's in the refuse bin.' Christopher was indignant. It was not right to throw the Good Book into the refuse bin. He went next door, picking up the copy of the Gospel as he passed the refuse bin. 'I hope I'm not intruding,' he said to his neighbour. 'But I found this in your refuse bin. You know, if only you'd read it, you might find God.' 'But I do read it,' came the surprising reply. 'I read it every day.' 'I don't understand.' said Christopher. 'You are a Christian, aren't you?' 'Why, yes.' 'Well, I've been reading your life every day for the past ten years.' End of story. Flor McCarthy, in 'New Sunday Holy Day Liturgies'The second reading from Paul's letter to the Ephesians exhorts the disciples to live in a manner worthy of their calling. They are called upon to practice the virtues of gentleness and humility, being kind and compassionate to each other so as not to cause any division in their midst. No doubt each one has different talents and capabilities and responsibilities but all need to cooperate and collaborate with one another to build the body of Christ. Our greatest witness to the presence of Jesus in our midst is our unity with God seen in our living with one another in peace and harmony.In today's gospel Jesus gives his mission to all the believers: "Go out to the whole world and proclaim the gospel to every creature. This mission is not given to a select few but to all believers. To be a Christian is to be a proclaimer and an evangelizer. There is a difference between preaching and proclaiming. We preach with words but we proclaim with our lives. We are also reminded that Christianity is not for an elite group but is for everyone. No one is excluded and all are welcome. We are also reminded that while
[Goanet] Da Vinci Code like global catechism class
http://www.thestar.com/NASApp/cs/ContentServer?pagename=thestar/Layout/Article_Type1c=Articlecid=1147902614979call_pageid=970599119419 Da Vinci Code like global catechism class May 20, 2006. 01:00 AM MARY LUCKASAVITCH GUEST COLUMN If Chicken Little were a Christian, especially a practising Catholic, he'd probably find now is as good a time as any to start shouting that the sky is indeed falling and falling fast. And the reason for this impending doom and gloom? The Da Vinci Code, of course. Things appeared as bad as they could get when the book first made its debut and forced open debates on the nature of Jesus' relationship with Mary Magdalene, but since the recent tidal wave of publicity surrounding the releases of the paperback version and the movie, it's become downright uncomfortable for the faithful.This really needn't be the case for believers, however. In fact, with a glass half-full approach, we can actually read the book and see the movie and find ourselves growing in the faith to boot!I certainly understand why so many in the Church are angry about this book. After all it does make a mockery of a 2,000 year-old institution, the Roman Catholic Church, and intentionally or not, implies that its members are either terribly naïve or just plain stupid. The book also assaults the most sacred beliefs Christians have about Jesus Christ. What is probably most upsetting of all is that the book can mislead readers into believing what they are reading is not fiction but whole-hearted truth. I, myself, have had to deal with loved ones who have had their beliefs altered if not entirely thrown upside down by The Da Vinci Code. I don't blame them or anyone else for having second thoughts on what they have been brought up to believe their entire lives. It's precisely because of these questions and doubts that The Da Vinci Code is a blessing in disguise.Thanks to Dan Brown, information on the history of Christianity is more readily available than ever before. Even better, this information is not presented in a traditional academic format, but offered up in easily digestible 21st century bites. There really is no excuse for any Christian or interested party to disregard this information, especially if they want to form an opinion one way or the other. The Roman Catholic Church, which has lamented (and still does) The Da Vinci Code, reacted surprisingly swiftly to the groundswell the book created. The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops even went so far as to create a website (http://www.jesusdecoded.com) that does a respectable job of breaking through the cracks in the code. One section in particular — What do you say to a Da Vinci Code believer? — provides a vantage point that many Christians have probably never considered before. For example, how does a Christian reply to the claim that the Church wanted to erase Mary Magdalene's presence (as the book purports)? Well, how about by pointing out that all four Gospels have Mary Magdalene as the first witness to the Empty Tomb. With such an integral role in the story of the resurrection, she can hardly be swept under the rug. In reality, The Da Vinci Code has provided the Roman Catholic Church with a global catechism class. Some churches have been quick to realize this and started their own Bible-study groups based on the book. Adults who haven't received instruction in the faith for decades are now students again and for the first time are coming into contact with the writings of the early Church Fathers, dating as far back as the 1st century. In addition to increasing the faith, The Da Vinci Code also opens the door for Christians to evangelize which, like it or not, is expected of us. I'm surprised that there hasn't been more movement on this. When The Passion of the Christ was released, ample resources for evangelizing were readily available. Try as I might, I have yet to come across anything about The Da Vinci Code that can be considered user-friendly, no short tract that can be handed out. I suspect that many Christians are simply intimidated at the thought of passing on our beliefs when we're up against hard-core believers of the book. It can all seem so complex, which is why a good place to start is in fact with the book and/or the movie. If we get a good idea of what the claims against Christianity are, we can then tackle each subject one step at a time. I, for one, would have preferred more pleasant circumstances in which to delve deeper into the roots of my faith but the fact of the matter is The Da Vinci Code was the catalyst and for that I'm truly grateful for the book, warts and all.Mary Luckasavitch is a writer who focuses on religion. Email [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- DIE DULCI FREURE, DEV BOREM KORUM. Gabe Menezes. London, England _ Do not post admin requests to the list. Goanet mailing list (Goanet@goanet.org)
[Goanet] Goanet Reader: Far better, far worse... on planning a wedding and more in Goa
FAR BETTER, FAR WORSE: ON PLANNING A WEDDING AND MORE IN GOA Go ahead, plan a grand marriage, but plan the finances in advance, to make the big day truly memorable, writes CEDRIC SILVEIRA Susan and Vivek got recently married in the grandest of fashions. Reception at a five-star hotel, a list of invitees exceeding 500, premium drinks flowing freely, a band all the way from Bangalore, and a lavish buffet that left one speechless. Topping it all was a honeymoon at Mauritius. All this might have been justified if they were the children of some big industrialists or Bollywood actors. But, sadly for them, both came from upwardly mobile middle class families, and in an attempt to impress their friends and relatives, they had gone overboard with their wedding expenditure. Every year, a number of people fall into this trap of having to pay for their wedding expenses for the rest of their lives. One has to sit down along with his spouse and plan and organise the wedding finances well in advance, rather than simply spend or take loans with no capacity for repayment. After all, finances form a vital issue over which marriages can last a lifetime or break up the very next day. Yet, few people understand the enormity of the situation and still lesser are ready to take remedial action to make their big day truly memorable. What may be termed as novel or unusual weddings are certainly coming into vogue as more and more people are realising the folly in overspending at weddings. Phillip and Sarah, after their nuptials, circulated just a glass of wine and some rich fruit cake to the guests in the church compound itself. It is our is best, voiced Phillip, after their wedding. Low-cost weddings, including beach weddings, are another alternative which is slowly catching on. However not everyone is smiling about them. Says Ramiro, We spent a lot for our own wedding, and we expect the same from others. Yet, who is ready to give the lead in breaking down stereotype weddings and challenging the old school of thought? Weddings at ancestral homes too are catching on and not all are fancying a reception at a hotel or a hall. To add to all the trouble and care one may take to ensure that all is well on the wedding day, unforeseen events can spring up and simply ruin your plans. The latest trend is not to take chances with this most important day of one's life and to go in for a comprehensive insurance policy for weddings. Although some may consider it inauspicious, while others may consider it 'modern', technically speaking it is just one of a variety of specific event policies that can financially protect one's wealth from any mishap. With weddings in India costing a bomb, everyone is concerned about the safety aspect. For example, the Mehtas took an insurance cover of Rs 20 lakh for their wedding at a cost of Rs 3,770. The policy covered areas such as cancellation, postponement, personal accident to the bride, groom, or any relative, property damage due to fire, burglary, and food poisoning. In fact, although Jacob and Rosy's wedding went off so well, the next day almost all the guests who attended it were down with food poisoning and some even had to be hospitalised on account of dehydration. As weddings are a time when Goans tend to flout their wealth, wedding insurance is another aspect which has to be kept in mind. Weddings in Goa are an expensive affair, what with the bridal gown, suits for the groom and bestman, and dresses for the bridesmaids to be stitched, floral decorations to be seen to, food and drinks to be catered for, besides the hall charges, car, MC, and band charges leaving the couple financially drained. Yet, who thinks of all these aspects so long as the day goes off well? What one ought to do prior to the wedding is basically see how much one can set aside for the big day, or if the finances have to come from a bank, it is important to work out a repayment plan. After the wedding, pooling of incomes (if both are working), to meet daily expenses, ought to be done so that the monthly budgetary requirements are met. Having a plan for your finances can go a long way in smoothing the relationship and thereby preventing any disagreements later on. Many a time, once a girl enters her husband's home in a joint family, to make adjustments is a little too difficult. In such cases, problems may arise and it may require the newly wedded couple to shift to a separate residence. Thinking ahead -- possibly even before marriage -- about moving to a new home, could help in maintaining unity with the family members. Home loans are now easily available, and if one has got a steady income, buying a new home need no longer be a distant dream. Says Rajeev, a businessman, From the very beginning, my wife was averse to staying with her in-laws. And with loans being easily available, not to mention the simple repayment schedules, it was enough of an incentive to go in
Re: [Goanet] Getting expertise... on rats
Hi Gabe Apart from the issue of tackling rats, have you had any thoughts on the new device to keep young yobs away from messing around in shopping centres in the UK? I am sure you will have seen the high-pitched device being tested which is painful to teenage ears but inaudible to older people. Fortunately, Goa has not had to face this problem yet but may need to with all this Da Vinci Code hysteria. Cornel - Original Message - From: Gabe Menezes [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Goa's premiere mailing list, estb. 1994! goanet@goanet.org Sent: Friday, May 19, 2006 3:23 PM Subject: Re: [Goanet] Getting expertise... on rats On 19/05/06, Frederick Noronha (FN) [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Some time back one raised the query about how to deal with rats, via this forum. It resulted in mostly light-hearted banter, and some real attempts to answer the issue raised. _ Do not post admin requests to the list. Goanet mailing list (Goanet@goanet.org)
[Goanet] Craft Bazaar gets underway at Goa
India: Craft Bazaar gets underway at Goa Fibre2Fashion May 20, 2006 Craft Bazaar, inaugurated recently at Kala Academy, Panjim, Goa, showcased variety of products, including clothes, decorative showpieces and items of daily use. The exhibition highlighted traditional Jaipuri paintings in natural colours, glowing radium stroke work and silver filigree (delicate ornamental work of fine silver wire) besides regular products, informed Rakesh Pande, Organiser of the exhibition. Craft Bazaar also displayed products from Tamil Nadu as well as Haryana handloom, Punjabi phulkari dress material, Andhra Pradesh lace work, Khadi products, Kanpur footwear for gents, ladies and children, lac bangles, leather products from Kashmir and sarees from Lucknow. Bedsheets of different variety including bed, cushion and pillow covers as well as TV and mobile covers were also part of the exhibition. Novel products, such as wooden toys from Channapattanam near Bangalore, Bombay novelty jewellery, jute and leather bags, canned baskets, Mukhwas - the traditional mouth freshners, Kolkata dry flowers as well as terra cotta material and Feng Shui items, among others were also showcased. Items of daily use amongst other things such as scents, perfumes, caps, goggles, combs, socks, cosmetics were also displayed at the Craft Bazaar. The exhibition has around 50 stalls from 12 to 14 states along with couple of their artisans are also present at the venue. It is scheduled to remain open till end of month. Discountof 20 percent has been announced on all handloom products, informed Akshay Das of Craft Bazaar. http://www.fibre2fashion.com/news/textile-news/newsdetails.aspx?news_id= 17366 ~(^^)~ Avelino _ Do not post admin requests to the list. Goanet mailing list (Goanet@goanet.org)
[Goanet] Star hotel benefits from Goa Govt. Depts jurisdiction tussle
--- Documented by Goa Desc Resource Centre (GDRC) Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] --- -- Police dash off letter to Director of Panchayats -- As the battle between the Cavelossim Village Panchayat and the Mobor-based starred hotel over dredging of the Sal River rages, questions are being raised over the jurisdiction of the panchayat body and the Captain of Ports vis-a-vis issuing permission for the dredging work. With the ongoing battle threatening to turn into a law and order problem, the Colva police on Friday dashed off a letter to the Director of Panchayats, Menion D'Souza over the pertinent question of 'jurisdiction'. The police has sought to know whether the panchayat's direction to the hotel to stop dredging has the backing of law and whether the panchayat has got jurisdiction in the matter. Incidentally, the Director of Panchayats told Herald this evening that dredging comes within the domain of the Captain of Ports and felt that the panchayat does not enjoy the jurisdiction to order stoppage of the dredging work. According to him, matters such as dredging falls within the purview of the Captain of Ports, adding If the Captain of Ports has issued the necessary permission, then there's no question of the panchayat ordering the dredging work. Asked whether the panchayat can intervene in the event a jetty is built at Mobor, Menino said, Right now, only work of dredging is in progress.He, however, said his office has received a letter from the Colva police only on Friday evening and the matter is being looked into. Incidentally, the Captain of Ports had earlier asked for a NOC from the Cavelossim Panchayat before the dredging activity could commence, making one wonder why the Captain of Ports had sought the panchayat NOC if the body had no jurisdiction over the dredging activity. Meanwhile, the Colva police are bracing up for any law and order situation as the dredging work is temporarily stopped based on the directions of Cavelossim Sarpanch Edwin Barretto. -- HERALD 20/05/06 page 2 -- === GOA DESC RESOURCE CENTRE Documentation + Education + Solidarity 11 Liberty Apts., Feira Alta, Mapusa, Goa 403 507 mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Working On Issues Of Development Democracy === -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.1.392 / Virus Database: 268.6.1/344 - Release Date: 5/19/2006 _ Do not post admin requests to the list. Goanet mailing list (Goanet@goanet.org)
[Goanet] I'm back !!
Hi all, I'm back and missed you'll. I had over 300 mails in the inbox and looks like I missed some robust discussions. Dan Brown has been done to death, I see, so we shall have to start on something new and utterly, butterly controversial. I'm putting my thinking cap on!! :)) Elisabeth __ 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] Fight over reservations
One of the major issue in the Indian news right now is access to education (albeit it is only one aspect of preferences). In fact, we should be happy that in India people want to be educated. So the government and the University Commission should NOT be restrictive on the expansion of educational institutions. Such an approach will help the students of all castes and at the same time create jobs for the teachers and adminstrators etc.. At higher levels of instructions, university education could even be a foreign currency earner for the country - as it is for many countries across the globe. So perhaps educated Indians (of all castes) should campaign for expansive and progressive programs (to grow the pie) instead of fighting over how to divide the pie. Kind Regards, GL _ Do not post admin requests to the list. Goanet mailing list (Goanet@goanet.org)
Re: [Goanet] Re: Of Goans, Indians and foreigners's racism and reverse-racism
Hi Bernardo, Re your lament on the second invasion of Goa, should not concerned persons like you be in Goa to address matters rather than be in far away Macau? Just asking as Jose often says! Cornel _ Do not post admin requests to the list. Goanet mailing list (Goanet@goanet.org)
Re: [Goanet] Goans To Get Bible In Konkani (Roman script)
Hi v.f., I think you can place your orders with Fr.Manuel Gomes at St.Pius X Institute, Old Goa. Telephone no. of Fr.Manuel Gomes is 2284296. Have a nice day! Richard Cabral - Original Message - From: v. fernandez [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Goanet@goanet.org Sent: Thursday, May 18, 2006 1:07 AM Subject: [Goanet] Goans To Get Bible In Konkani (Roman script) Hello There!!! Where can we, who do not belong to a goan parish, place our advance order for The 2,300-page hardbound translation in Roman script (that) will have a retail price of 300 rupees (US$6.67), but the archdiocese is selling it at half price for advance orders. v.f. mumbai. __ 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) _ Do not post admin requests to the list. Goanet mailing list (Goanet@goanet.org)
[Goanet] re:Getting expertise... on rats (also need help on house Lizards)
Coconut slightly baked also works fine. Try changin regularly i.e. after Coconute, try fruits like mango/Chicoo then fry fish.rice or paddy rice etc becuse rats nowaday become very inteligent or suspecious. Also, after every catch (of a rat), pass the whole trap (metal or Wooden) thru boiling water and dry. or else previous rat's smell might keep the other rats away. This is how we used to do Now, can any one suggest me how to get rid of House Lizards ? (Pal or sheknni) I simply hate them, I can't sleep if I see one in my bed room. I never sleep at other's house for this. [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)
[Goanet] St. Mary's Convent Net group
Dears, There is a Yahoogroups list [EMAIL PROTECTED] with 29 members currently subscribed to it. The age group range currently is 25 to 55 years. It would be nice to have more ex-students[both boys and girls]of St.Mary's on this list so that there can be fruitful interaction. If you are a former student of St. Mary's Convent HS, Mapusa, please send a blank email to the above ID with the word 'subscribe' in the subject line. If you know anyone who was a student of this school, please forward this email to her/him. It will be nice to see St. Mary's list function the way the St. Britto list [EMAIL PROTECTED] is doing with 155 members and growing. Viva Goa. Miguel _ Do not post admin requests to the list. Goanet mailing list (Goanet@goanet.org)
Re: [Goanet] Getting expertise... on rats
On 19/05/06, Frederick Noronha (FN) [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Some time back one raised the query about how to deal with rats, via this forum. It resulted in mostly light-hearted banter, and some real attempts to answer the issue raised. Actually, rats can be a serious problem. At least in rural Goa. Talk to anyone who lived here, and you'll realise this is no joke. Thanks to some help from friends, one is getting a bit of a deeper insight into how to deal with rats. RESPONSE: In Goa they only have the cage rat trap! In Kenya and even here in the U.K. one can buy a back breaker. This a spring trap which snaps the back or head of the rat, when it takes the bait - clean and reusable. Now there are new devices, although quite pricey. Electronic signals as sent but the contraption which uses minute amounts of electricity. Rats, insects, many other pests get disturbed by the high pitched signal ( inaudible to Humans and pets) . They do not stay around for long... cheapest one so far on Google is around £30. I am not sure if it is effective against mosquitoes! I shall try one in Goa. -- DIE DULCI FREURE, DEV BOREM KORUM. Gabe Menezes. London, England _ Do not post admin requests to the list. Goanet mailing list (Goanet@goanet.org)
[Goanet] ADC - May 20
'Ek mojem Kallum, khoimchea tolleant ghallum?Konkani Proverb I have only one oyester: where shall I keep it? Some think too much and too highly of their own possessions. Say an old son in old age. Kallum / Kalvam = Oysters Edward Verdes Chinchinim/Mumbai/KSA _ Do not post admin requests to the list. Goanet mailing list (Goanet@goanet.org)
[Goanet] Goa news for May 20, 2006
Goa News from Yahoo! News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** Strike hits medical services in Goa (NDTV) Medical services at the Goa Medical College and Hospital were partially affected as resident doctors struck work to extend solidarity to agitating students. http://www.ndtv.com/template/template.asp?category=Nationaltemplate=educationslug=Strike hits medical services in Goaid=88034callid=1 *** WHERE TO GOA FOR CHEAPHOLS (Daily Record) IF you want a holiday bargain head to Bulgaria or Goa, figures revealed yesterday. The Balkan country is the best European destination for a cheap short break while the Indian enclave of Goa is the world's cheapest resort. http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/tm_objectid=17095257method=fullsiteid=66633headline=where-to-goa-for-cheaphols--name_page.html *** IIT Bombay plans satellite campus in Goa (rediff.com) The Indian Institute of Technology Bombay has decided to set up a 'satellite campus' in Goa. http://www.rediff.com/rss/redirect.php?url=http://www.rediff.com/money/2006/may/18iit.htm *** IIT Bombay plans satellite campus in Goa (Business Standard India) Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay is planning to set up a satellite campus in the state. Dr J Chandrasekhar, director of technical education of Goa, said IIT Bombay is eager to set up a satellite campus at the Goa College of Engineering, Farmagudi, about 25-km from Panaji. http://www.business-standard.com/common/storypage_c.php?leftnm=11bKeyFlag=INautono=756 *** Govt orders inquiry into Goa Diary affairs (Navhind Times) Panaji, May 18: The state government today ordered an inquiry into the affairs of the Goa Diary, which is primary supplier of milk and milk products in Goa. http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=newsStory_ID=051910 *** Medical services affected in Goa as docs join strike (Hindustan Times) Medical services at the Goa Medical College and Hospital were partially affected on Wednesday as resident doctors struck work to extend solidarity to agitating students in condemning police brutality on protesting doctors in Mumbai. http://www.hindustantimes.com/news/181_1699914,00130222.htm *** Quota row: Goa resident doctors resume duty (Hindustan Times) Junior doctors of Goa Medical College and Hospital (GMHC), who were on a 24-hour token strike to protest police action against agitating medicos in Mumbai, resumed duties on Thursday. http://www.hindustantimes.com/news/181_1700771,00130222.htm *** IIT-B to set up satellite campus in Goa (The Times of India) PANAJI: The Indian Institute of Technology-Bombay is planning to set up its first satellite campus in India at Goa Engineering College (GEC), Farmagudi, about 30 km from here, said State Director of Technical Education, J Chandrasekhar. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/1534326.cms *** UK-India joint naval manoeuvres off Goa coast (Outlook India) In the run-up to the visit of the Chief of the Royal Navy and first Sea Lord Admiral Johnathan Band next week, Indian and British Navies today commenced high engagement joint naval manoeuvres off the coast off Goa, involving aircraft carrier and nuclear powered submarine. http://www.outlookindia.com/pti_news.asp?id=385604 *** Goa engages para-clinical staff (Sify News) State-government run Goa Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) on Wednesday engaged the para-clinical staff to help the consultant doctors as Resident doctors struck work to extend support to agitating students over the police `excesses on protesting doctors in Mumbai. http://sify.com/news/fullstory.php?id=14206526 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] IDEA: HOW ABOUT A 'QUICK CHANGE CITY' --- AT MOPA!
Here is an article about the plans for the new Bangalore International Airport Ltd (BIAL): http://www.expresstravelworld.com/200605/management03.shtml Project Report Hub, spoke and wheel The Garden City has once again risen to the occasion. It is grooming itself for a favourable travel climate and its latest strategy is the new international airport. Priya Krishnaswamy presents a status report Here is what it says about the facilities under cnstruuction: One can safely assume that the new airport will provide for the huge growth expected in Bangalore. The new international airport will then have the capacity to cater to major delegations fully justifying an international convention centre as part of the airport city in Devanahalli. The master plan for the airport is prepared in line with current International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) standards and recommendations; and in tune with the IATA guidelines and AAI requirements. Phase 1 of the airport will include a passenger terminal, . airside road system, two-way access road, rescue and fire fighting facilities, airline support facilities, fuel farm, terminal parking, administration and maintenance buildings, ground equipment maintenance area, ... and boundary walls. All these plans are in accordance to environment-friendly guidelines. The airport will consume solar energy and energy produced by natural materials thereby minimising non-replaceable energy and reducing running costs. The Environment Management Systems comprises specific environmental management plans in addition to project-specific environmental management measures. These measures would respond to issues such as the appropriate use of land planning in response to the airport and related cumulative air quality, water quality and biodiversity issues. The environmental management of the airport would be consistent with relevant Indian laws and international standards (ISO 14000 series). Of the total site area of 4,300 acres, around 2,000 acres will be occupied by runways, terminal buildings and air traffic control towers. The remaining land will be used for other structures including the state government's hardware technology park, extended air cargo terminals and cold storage facilities for horticulture products. The surrounding areas are also to be used for other recreational and hospitality related developments. The three kilometre long site shall be developed to house aeronautical and other activities. These shall complement the airport in addition to the substantial landscaped areas. There will also be a star hotel catering to domestic and international travellers, service apartments in close proximity to the office park and convention centers. The fundamentals The airport, designed by Kaufmann and Van der Meer Planer AG of Switzerland, will be cosmopolitan and will include a range of premium office space, retail, entertainment and hospitality services. While the civil engineering and construction work is taken care of by Larsen Toubro, the operations and maintenance services are currently being negotiated between BIAL and Unique Zurich Airport. BIAL has a contract with Siemens Industrial Solutions and Services Group (IS) and Siemens Ltd India for equipping the airport with adequate technical systems. Business travellers visiting Bangalore for MICE events need not enter the city [of Bangalore] at all. My idea is: why not plan for the non-aeronautical part of Mopa as a proto-city for general purposes --- subject to a quick change for specific aeronautical purposes at some point in the future. I dont know if there are any international precedents for this. Perhaps our eminent NRG gurus of goanet can enlighten us on this aspect. This is just brainstorming, OK? What have we got to lose except our ignorance? Cheers. P.S. The space for for future aeronautical purposes can be conserved as park/waste/scrub land or whatever. A windfarm for electricity generation, anyone? :) _ Do not post admin requests to the list. Goanet mailing list (Goanet@goanet.org)
[Goanet] POLITICS, STATEMENTS FUEL DA VINCI HYSTERIA IN GOA
Panaji, May 19: Despite the clearance for the Da Vinci Code's screening in India, the controversy over its showing in Goa still continues. South Goa MP Churchill Alemao in a veiled threat on Friday said theatres and video parlours showing and selling the movie would be taking a big risk. The people will not accept this film in Goa, and I am a man of the people, he told this newspaper, saying though that he had neither read the book nor watched the movie. Mr Alemao --- who has been on a collision course with the present Pratapsing Rane led government, embarrasing them at every turn --- said the government should think about the matter at a joint CLP-congress executive meeting slated for Friday evening. Earlier this week, the state cabinet had forwarded letters from a fringe Catholic group and the Goa Archbishop to the Information and Broadcasting Ministry. A group called the Catholic Association of Goa, which has been occasionally active in the past, wanted a ban on the film screening, claiming it would invite public protest in a state where Christians comprise just under a-third of the population. Lay Christians are divided on the controversy --- many see it as an unneceesary overreaction to a work of fiction, with no power at all to undermine Christian faith. But statements coming from the official church and Vatican and front pages in a section of local dailies, have spurred on anti-Da Vinci Code hysteria. We call upon pastors and lay leaders in our parishes to acquaint themselves as well as the people under their care with the dangers and risks that can result from the watching of the said movie and even to take such initiatives that will lead out people to refrain from taking part in such harmful and blasphemous entertainment, said a May 11 message from Goa Archisbishop Filipe Nerie Ferrao to the community. Echoing the sentiments of the Vatican, Archbishop Ferrao said the book and film were a diabolical scheme to destabilise the foundations of the Christian faith. He did not however expressly seek any ban. Panaji's main INOX multiplex theatre though removed the film's promotionals from its venue and is still watching the situation, after the delayed release was announced. After the Goa cabinet decision this week --- interpreted as recommending a ban on Da Vinci Code --- BJP leader of opposision Manohar Parrikar said the Congress was indulging in political appeasement of voters. Let the Da Vinci Code be screened. It will not change a thing and definately not sway the faithful. By protesting against it, we are exposing how weak we are about our own faith. In the process we have succumbed ti right wing hysteria and narrow-minded views, which we Goan Catholics are not, wrote outspoken fashion designer Wendell Rodricks in a local newspaper. ENDS -- Pamelal D'Mello9850 461649 _ Do not post admin requests to the list. Goanet mailing list (Goanet@goanet.org)
