[Goanet] TIATR REVIEW: Ulhas Tari shines in Dhoni
TIATR REVIEW: Ulhas Tari shines in Dhoni By Willy Goes Ulhas Tari, in the role of Joywin, was a shining star in Roseferns' Non-Stop Tiatr Dhoni (Owner). His heart-rending display of emotions on stage captured the hearts of the audience. He played the role of a person who, after expressing his unconditional love to a blind girl, finds that the same girl proves to be ungrateful and turns materialistic. Enisia (Kezia) and Fiona (Roshan) are sisters who, after the death of their parents, are looked after by their maternal uncle Dom Pedro (Peter de Benaulim). Fiona has lost her sight in a tragic accident. Dom Pedro is a notorious character, and is known for his crooked attitude. Enisia and Fiona's other uncle is a police inspector (Roseferns). Enicia discloses to her inspector uncle that she is in love with Joywin and invites him home with the intention of introducing him to her sister and uncles, but the moment Joywin sees Fiona, he is captivated by her beauty, and falls in love with her. Without any hesitation, he promises to marry Fiona, despite knowing that she is blind. Enisia is heartbroken. Joywin sells his house and property to raise money for Fiona’s operation to restore her eyesight. However, on the eve of their departure to Bangalore for her operation, Vicky (Victor), a professional photographer, who lusts over Fiona conspires with Dom Pedro, and attempts to kidnap her. Joywin fights the kidnapers, and in the scuffle one of the assailants is killed, and Joywin is accused of murder. The story takes a turn when Fiona, after her sight is restored, is overwhelmed by greed of material wealth and fame, and refuses to recognise Joywin. Vicky has offered her modelling assignments which will catapult her to fame. Vicky’s intention is to use her and dump her when he has achieved his goals of fulfilling his lust and making money after taking her nude photographs and selling them. Fiona refuses to see reason, when confronted with the truth about Joywin and the threat Vicky poses to her life. Joywin is blinded by Fiona's love, and is hurt by the betrayal. He is obsessed and goes insane. Through this entire ordeal, Enisia loves and cares for him, but Joywin fails to see Enisia's love. He dies after getting beaten up by a mob. By the time Fiona realises her mistake, it is too late, and she ends her life by jumping into a well. The comedy roles by Sally, Seby, Costy and Santan generated peals of laughter by their non-stop comic antics as Pulsar, CBZ, Bullet and Scooty Pep. The well-scripted and dialogue-packed non-stop tiatr penned by Roseferns was overall a good performance with all the artistes giving their best. Courtesy: Panjim Plus, the capital's community monthly, published by Plus Publications. Editor: Ilidio de Noronha. Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Admin Office: E-2, S-2, Martins Enclave, Nr Syndicate Bank, Caranzalem, Goa. Tel: 2464687, 9422058131. R.O: 603, Shiv Towers, Patto Plaza, Panjim. Sister publications: Investor Plus, Goa's first investment monthly tabloid. Old Goa: The Complete Guide Getting Married in Goa: The Complete Guide (3rd edn soon) _ Do not post admin requests to the list. Goanet mailing list (Goanet@goanet.org)
[Goanet] RE: IDEA: HOW ABOUT A 'QUICK CHANGE CITY' --- AT MOPA!
The nearest thing I can think of is in our own backyard viz Karwar/Seabird! Here we have a 'mammoth naval base' under development minus a commensurate air defense system of its own i.e. an air station. Plans for the latter suddenly went underwater when the Dabolim issue turned red hot a few months ago. The Seabird air station will probably take shape only when the Dabolim situation is under full control. This may not be the same as the "quick change" plan we have in mind. It could simply be called an "empty core" or "fill in the blanks" strategy. Cheers! _ Do not post admin requests to the list. Goanet mailing list (Goanet@goanet.org)
[Goanet] DABOLIM UPGRADE ETC ... AND POLITICS
Recently (i.e. just a week ago) like a bolt from the blue it was announced that the Navy had agreed to part with 9 acres of land for a new terminal, aircraft parking etc and that the Centre had agreed to direct (i.e. scheduled) international flights out of it. The announcement was made by someone who was never in the airport picture till now, the redoubtable Willey D'Souza, deputy CM and Tourism Minister who may have done wonders during his current tenure for outbound (i.e. HIS) 'tourism'!. He claimed to have had a meeting with the Civil Aviation Minister, Praful Patel, and got this long pending matter sorted out in a jiffy. Now, as almost everybody knows, both worthies are members of the same political party, the NCP, which is in alliance with the Congress at the centre and in Goa. Strangely enough, Praful Patel himself had gone on record just 3 months ago to say that "Dabolim has no scope for expansion" and hence Mopa was imperative. Of course, expansion and upgrade may not be the same thing. It may be possible to have the latter without the former. In fact, the former may not even be necessary since Dabolim's runway is big enough for the 747. 'Expansion' of the civil enclave even by 9 acres is not such a big deal. Anyway, it does seem that the whole announcement was just a part of party politics. The NCP is posturing for more mileage in the next elections in Goa and the Civil Aviation Minister is playing along with the local party's strategy. The Congress has responded with internal patch up moves and grand plans for "going it alone" etc. This may be just the kind of sham "activity" that the Goa govt is a victim of simply because it cant grab the Dabolim nettle firmly once and for all. Everything suffers because of this fundamental weakness in the government. _ Do not post admin requests to the list. Goanet mailing list (Goanet@goanet.org)
[Goanet] Aitaracheo Kaskutleo: Tarik Vicharun Kazar Zavnchem
Tarik Vicharun Kazar Zavnchem Planning to get married in coming December and wondering if anyone could help me out in finding wedding giveaway suppliers in Goa or Bombay. Appreciate your help or write to me at... Voili mahiti Goenchea eke mavle ghorar (web site) vachli. Ek vichitr jahir kollovnni. Bombay aslelem Mumbai zalear ek dosk (decade) odik somplo Ho nhovro khoreanich Bharotacho nagrik kai? Kazar khoimsor tharailam tem bi ugtem kolloina. Kazarachi bondabost korpi zai Goeant vo Mumbaint. To Goenkar kai? Ho ek prosn!!! Goenkar zalear tachim soirim, ixtt asunk zai. Tannem, tankam poilo sompork (contact) korunk zai aslo. Hokol tori asa? Konn sangtolo? Kazar, cheddva thaim? Atam dadle-dadle kazar zatat nhi? Kazar zatelea monxan email potto dila. Mahiti pavtti kelea. Tachi zap pavta mhonnosor kaim vorsam adim mhojea eka khas ixtt-a vixim ghozal ghoddleli ti tumchea mukhar dovortam. Dis Aitar. Igorjent dusrea misar mhoje ixtt-achea kazarachi poili chitt vachleli ti aikon hanv ojeaplom. Punn dusre vatten mhojo jiv sh zalo. Kazar, aiz zata falleam zata, aiz zata falleam zata oxem korun borelim vorsam tannem piddear kelim. Xikpan toxench rupan borim distelim cheddvank tannem, ho ani to dox (defect) asa mhonn sangun nakarlelim. Avoi tor zhantti zait vetali. Eklech putachem boreponn polle nastana morot mhonn khub bhietali. Cheddvank nakarta mhonn tachea soirikeche bangoddentlo hanv pois ravlolom. Xevttim tachea monantli choli tannench polleli Sogot khos. Hanv ani mhoji sundori mis sompoilea uprant ghora portolim. Nosto korunk dogaim mezaxim boslelim, Itlean bell vazli. Dar ugoddlear nhovro ixtt amchea darar. Kazarachi poili chitt vachlea uprant nhovrean vo hoklen Goemche porompora pormonnem mama-chea ghora vochunk zai. Punn tum amgher. Ekdom borem dislem. Poilo amchea vangdda nosto kor. Donparam mama-gher vhetolom. Tea mhonnosor tujea thaim mhaka ek ghorjechem kam aslem. Lhanponnim thavn ixtt ami. Mhoje thaim zatele kamank hanvem keddnach noikar kelo na. Sang, tujem kam koslem? Tum, mhojea kazarak deddo zalolo zai. Tannem soroll sanglem. Botate bhaje barrabor tonddan ghatlolo pão talleak xirkolo. Veg-vegim mezar aslelea glass-anlem udok pielom. Mhoje sundoren aplea tonddar hat dorun uchki (hiccups) kaddunk lagli. Kitloch vell ti chaluch urli . Tuka konnem sanglam kazari dadlo deddo zata mhunn? Mhaka khuim khobor? Tum mhojo ixtt mhonntoch hanvem tuka poilem kolit korchem dislem. Orxim zalear tujea xivai hanv panvol fuddem ghalina tannem saddeponnan mhonnlem. Adlea kalar deddeank khup mhotv (importance) ditale. Kazarache dis lagim pavtat tedna deddo nhovreachea sangata asunk zai aslo. Ghor-ghoranim kazarachi kovit vo amontronn ditana nhovreachea vangdda distolo tornatto dadlo, deddo mhonn thartalem. Nhovrean, deddeak suit xinvonk zai aslem. Ghorant, igorjent, kazaracho soromb palltelea mattvant deddean, nhovreak mozot korunk zai asli. Igorjent, govai (witness) pustokar deddo soi kortalo. Adle deddeank, orddo kazaracho husko vo zababdari tachea mathear astali. Deddechea utor mhonnchem nhovreacho hukum oxem somzotale. Punn attanche dedde nanvam puttle. Igorjent bhitor sorchea adim darvonteaxim hoklechea hatant fullam turo divn kis divncho. Uprant khoim xenddtat ti Deva-k khobor Chukun kazara adlea vo kazara disa nhovro somplo zalear tache hokle thaim deddo kazar zatalo mhonn sangtat. Mhoje sundoren aplem vazoilem Choddan chodd adlo lok athsar (superstition) mannpi aslo Hokleche churchure chintun deddo tiche thaim kazar zatalo zait. Ani zori deddean toxem kelem na zalear ti hokol jivit bor ankvar urtali khoim Dekhunuch deddo ankvar dadlo asunk hem nibel ghorjechem? Novrean vicharlem Na tor kitem? Mhoje osle kazari dadle kiteak upkartat? Okosmat tuka kitem vaitt zalem zalear (hanvem sundoreche islean polloun hansun mhonnlem) mhaka koslo chance asa? Hanvem tuka moskoreanim mhonnttlelem. Punn tujea koddlean adle ani atamche deddeam modem mollob-zomnni itli forok asa ti xiklom. Khorem mhonnlear mhojea kazarachi bondabost kortolo tujea vollkichea monxachem nanv magunk ailolom. Varke-chem Pintos Caterer hachem nanv taka dilem. Fokot honeymoon soddun ullelem kam tacher sompoi mhunn taka hanvem sollo (advise) dilo. Kazar zalem. Borem gelem. Don disa uprant: Ratchea ikra vaztam ghorantlo fon vazlo. Hello. Konn uloita? Hanv re. Vaitt dista hea vellar tuka zagovpak. Punn trasant poddlam. Nhov-rea babacho Otty thavn fon. Honeymoon-ank vheta mhonn sangon gelolo. Kosli-i oddchon poddlear poilim mhaka sanglea xivai ravona. Koslea trasant poddla kai? Mhojo husko vaddlo. Kalliz matxe halllea vorim zalem. Bhienaka. Mhoje ixtt Otty-n asat. Khoimchea pulis thannar asa tum? Hanvem husko dakhoun vicharlem. Hanv hotel-ant asam. Zalear kosle tras zaleat tuka? Mhojo honey toiar punn moon bevxela.
Re: [Goanet] Galileo, Dan Brown and The Church
--- Gilbert Lawrence <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Having answered your questions, perhaps you can do > some answering of your own. > Gilbert, My questions were quite simple and straightforward. Unfortunately, you did not give me clear and specific answers to them. Regarding your questions here are my answers. > > What is the purpose of life - human, animal and > plant? Just to procreate, and then be warm food and > / or fertilizer. > As far as human beings are concerned, each individual has his/her own purpose. Mine is to understand how the brain works and why we are conscious. Among other animals, non-primates and non-cetaceans do not seem to be able to contemplate on a purpose of their own. Primates and cetaceans might, but I don't think anybody knows what the purpose might be in each case. > >If there is no God, as you believe, then you are OK >after death. However what if there is a God, will you >and others with anti-religion beliefs be OK? > You are wrong in stating that I have these beliefs. I don't have any beliefs regarding god or anti-religion. But I know based on physical evidence that I won't be OK after my death, irrespective of whether there is/are god(s) or not. Evidence indicates that I would cease to exist. Cheers, Santosh _ Do not post admin requests to the list. Goanet mailing list (Goanet@goanet.org)
[Goanet] Indians in US call Da Vinci sacrilege
http://in.news.yahoo.com//060520/211/64eem.html Indians in US call Da Vinci sacrilege By IBNLive.com Click to enlarge photo New York: After teasing the audience with cryptic riddles, the screen adaptation of Dan Brown's best-selling novel, The Da Vinci Code hit the big screen across America on Friday. At a multiplex in Times Square in New York, the viewers' verdict on the opening day of the movie was unanimous - all shows were sold out. However, a few miles away, in the suburbs of Long Island, some members of the St Mary's Syro Malabar Church gathered for a weekly prayer meeting. Their verdict on the movie was equally emphatic. "We, especially our youngsters, believe that this is sacrilegious. It's blasphemous, because the author claims that he did a lot of research on it and he's after truth," says the Editor, Malayalam Patram, Joy Lukose. Agrees Secretary of New York based St Mary's Syro-Malabar Church, Varghese Bhavuk: "This is a combined effort against the Catholic Church because it is a mighty church and if somebody can oppose that, they will get the fame." The Kerala based Syro-Malabar Church is one of the major Eastern Catholic churches, and has over 1,00,000 Indian followers in north America. While many of these parishioners may not support banning The Da Vinci Code, they have no strong objections to similar demands made in India. "The protest is that ordinary people who cannot make a proper distinction between what is fiction and what is truth, so their faith can be challenged," says priest, Syro-Malabar Church, Abraham Vettiyolil. Others like a Tonia, a high school student say that the church should not feel threatened by the book. "But I believe that people do because there are people out there who are naive and gullible and they are able to be swayed by books and movies like this," she adds. But for any movie, the quest for the holy grail always ends at the box office and for The Da Vinci Code, that cup may spill over -- -- Frederick 'FN' Noronha | Yahoomessenger: fredericknoronha http://fn.goa-india.org | [EMAIL PROTECTED] Independent Journalist | +91(832)2409490 Cell 9822122436 -- 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] Greenfield airport plans [ET]
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/articleshow/1540178.cms Greenfield airport plans taxi in TIMES NEWS NETWORK[ SUNDAY, MAY 21, 2006 12:35:52 AM] NEW DELHI: Kolkata may have a greenfield airport with up to 100% foreign investment, instead of modernising the existing airport under joint venture (JV) route. It is understood that West Bengal and Tamil Nadu are keen to have world-class airports in Kolkata and Chennai at the earliest and they would soon initiate the process of finalising the two projects with the Centre. "West Bengal has indicated its desire to have a new world class international airport. Technically, 100% FDI is allowed in greenfield airport projects. Now, it is up to the West Bengal government to take a final decision," a senior government official said. The Centre has made it clear that it would not invest any money in the development of greenfield airports in metros. "The Centre will invest in only those new airport projects which are not attractive enough for private parties, for example North East and Sikkim," he said. In these circumstances, depending on the state government's decision, foreign investors may have up to 100% equity stake for the development of greenfield airports in metros. Sources in Civil Aviation Ministry said that development of airports in Kolkata and Chennai would depend on the state support guarantee by the respective government. "Before finalising on issues like FDI, states are expected to ensure infrastructural facilities such as land, roads and water connectivity, electricity supply etc," he said. Earlier, speaking at a Conference on Public Private Partnership (PPP) in Infrastructure, Planning Commission deputy chairman Montek Singh Ahluwalia said that the policy is very clear on greenfield airport developments. **"Existing airports (owned by Airports Authority of India) are valuable assets and the issue of their modernisation would be tackled on case-to-case basis," he said. ** The government restricted FDI limit up to 49% in the modernisation of Mumbai and Delhi airports, even as 74% FDI is allowed in restructuring and modernisation of existing airports. Then why was Dabolim written off in 2000 when and if a greenfield airport was built in Goa? This silly resolution must be revoked forthwith and Mopa should be re-designed to function in tandem with Dabolim for the long haul. _ Do not post admin requests to the list. Goanet mailing list (Goanet@goanet.org)
[Goanet] ADC- May 21
'Undrak marlear Ghonnsak lagta"...Konkani Proverb The God Ganesh gets annoyed if his riding animal - the mouse is beaten. If those in association with big people are troubled, those big people take it as a personal affront. Edward Verdes Chinchinim/Mumbai/KSA _ Do not post admin requests to the list. Goanet mailing list (Goanet@goanet.org)
[Goanet] What is a Portophile?
I Googled Portophile and came up with, a lover of Port Wineseems like we have, many Port Wine lovers on this forum, beware the gout though! A good drink is Brandy & Port, to knock your socks off. Perhaps the writer meant Lusophile? -- 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] EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTES SANS GOVT RECOGNITION
The St Mary's High School Grounds, bang opposite M/s Varona Hardware, owned by Mr Tommy Cruz , in Church View Apartments, the suspected killer (now behind bars)of SBI Malbhat Margao Dy GM late Ms Philomena Lopez,(who also resided in the same Apartments in her sisters flat above prior to her brutal murder in her new bungalow just five minutes walk )was a witness to a two day Education fair, in the Navelim Constituency of Mr Luizinho Faleiro, MLA and Minister for Education and Industry. There was a lot of literature distributed at the stalls. The Citizens Charter of the Department of Education billed as the most impressive document of the Department ( which ironically employs the largest number of Government employees ). From Primary Middle Secondary Higher Secondary College Section, Technical Vocational Higher Education etc and the Goa University, besides institutions like Architecture Music Allopathy Homeopathy Hotel Management etc all this was available freely. In short Insititutions granted recognition by the University Grants Commission UGC, All India Council of Technical Education AICTE, Indian Nursing Council INC Architectural Council of India ACI Board of Technical Goa other recognising Authority. But there were other exhibits as well of the Rural Development Agency, the Goa Tourism Development Corpn Ltd, Rural Employment Gurantee Scheme, Khadi Village Industries Board, Directorate of Fishgeries Goa Energey Development Agency (GEDA) Goa Industrial Development Corporation, Electricity Department etc. But TWO stalls that caught the attention of this writer were a) Paras Education Foundation (Vedang Overseas Education Consultancy ) based in Vasco da Gama which claimed to be FINANCING placements in reputed educational foreign countries AND b) Rajaram Institute of Industrial Technology (Yeshwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University )imparting training at Margao Rajendra Prasad Stadium in Dip in Comp Hardware Maintenance & Networking TV VCD Technician etc) Most of the visitors that this writer interacted with felt that the Government should have NOT permitted these stalls a) they are not affiliated to any of the authorities of the Government of Goa b) nor have such educational financial consultancy firm been granted recognition by the Goa Education Development Corporation GEDC. This writer had an informal chat with the Minister of Education Mr Faleiro today afternoon near one of the stalls and quizzed the Minister on the role of Institutions like M/s Frankfinns institute which sported an IATA logo last June 2005 but were served a cease and desist notice when the South Goa Public Interest Action Group a registered NGO got confirmation from IATA Geneva that they were not authorised to do so. Meanwhile they managed to lure gullible Goans to their Airhostess and Hospitality Management Courses which are niether recognised by the Ministry for Tourism or the Ministry for Civil Aviation Govt of India. Ironically at least one teacher in the Institutes was a candidates who passed from another private institute in Goa. Now another CMTES from Hyderabad has come in this time they are not imparting Airhostess and Hospitality courses with SISI Govt of India body but they too claim to have Strategic Partner relations with the world body IATA at Geneva. The same NGO SGPIAG is investigating the genuineness of the same. Mr Faleiro admitted that there is NO LEGISLATION as of date to check the credibility of such institutions but he hopes that the KNOWLEDGE COMMISSION OF THE GOVERNMENT OF GOA will address itself to this matter and a report is in the offing . Which briefly implies that students who have passed out in SSC and XII will be victims of such institutions. Mr Faleiro also seemed resigned to this fate when he admitted that on one hand we invite private sector in the field of education who unfortunately have larger than life personalities on the Board of such instiutions making it difficult to judge the genuinity of the institution. In any case this is a lame excuse. As regards the credibility of Institutions granted recognition granted by the Human Resources Development Foundation, HRDF ( viz TAME etc emphasis mine) Mr Faleiro stated that in 1989 post statehood there was no body recognising typewriting institutions etc existing in Goa which were recognised by the Govt of Maharashtra, therefore he founded this HRDF under the Department of Labour alongwith the Manpower Development Corporation) a survey of Goan youth employed in the coastal belt of South Goa --then only two starred Hotels M/s Dalmia Resort and Majorda Resort indicated that the employment potential was dismal during the past decade, Therefore by providing stipend Rs 150/ - per month and training to youth in the Hotel Management areas with teachers from schools paid Rs. 400/- and another from his pocket he managed to have some students trained both theoretically and in house. Atleast one student could earn a five figu
[Goanet] Goa, casinos, Bollywood... and stereotypes
http://www.tonight.co.za/index.php?fArticleId=3253646&fSectionId=396&fSetId=217 36 China Town Murder and motives May 19, 2006 By Debashine Thangevelo Producer: Subhash Ghai Director: Abbas Burmawalla and Mustan Burmawalla Cast: Shahid Kapur, Kareena Kapoor, Isha Koppikar, Upen Patel, Johnny Lever, Paresh Rawal Running time: 2 hours 45 mins Rating: 6/10 The anchor of 36 China Town lies not with the dialogue, but in the deft direction of Abbas and Mustan. While the audience is sure to be glued to their seats trying to figure out whodunnit, they will also be kept amused by the hilarious shenanigans of the "suspects". Although the script lacks substance, the film does have commendable points. For starters, the top-notch cast is engaging in their respective, eccentric roles. And the suspense level never fluctuates in the build-up to the climax. 36 China Town gets underway with Raj (Shahid Kapur) hoping his music video will sway a director to make him the hero in his movie. However, his efforts are futile - he has to first pay one million big ones if he wants to get the part. While trying to figure out his next move, he meets Priya (Kareena Kapoor). Fate smiles on the strangers, who are in need of cash, when they find the missing son of Sonia (Isha Koppikar), the owner of a casino in Goa. They head for Goa to reunite mother and son and claim the reward money. Also en-route to Goa are KK (Johnny Lever), who has a sure-fire plan to make a killing at the casino, and his wife Ruby (Tanaz Currim) as well as Nat (Paresh Rawal), a hotel owner and "reformed" gambler, and his bombshell wife Gracy (Tanaz Currim) . The lives of all these characters, including playboy Rocky (Upen Patel), intertwine when Sonia is killed. Everyone is a suspect as they each had a motive to kill her and it is up to the police investigator (Askhaye Khanna) to figure out who the real culprit is. 36 China Town is a cocktail of Subhash Ghai's sense of humour and Abbas-Mustan's clever, suspenseful direction. While the glossy dance scenes are enter-taining, they are often misplaced. Kapur, oozing with energy, is mind-blowing in the dance scenes; he so has the right moves. Kapur has grown as an actor and wears his versatility well; he is adorable in so many scenes. Khanna is in his element. The female cast doesn't get that much scope and, as such, are passable in their respective roles. After watching this film, I'm afraid I can never look at Rawal in the same way - him in green swimming trunks is not a sight one can easily forget. This film is recommended as a fun night out with the family! -- -- Frederick 'FN' Noronha | Yahoomessenger: fredericknoronha http://fn.goa-india.org | [EMAIL PROTECTED] Independent Journalist | +91(832)2409490 Cell 9822122436 -- 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] Kuwait Goans Issues with the Commissioner for NRI Affairs - Mr. Eduardo Faleiro
During my recent short visit to Goa, met with the Honourable Commissioner for NRI Affairs, to personally appraise him of the difficulties faced by the Kuwait Goan Community and to seek his valuable assistance, to redress the various issues raised from time to time. Each and every issue relating to Kuwait Goans was eleborately explained so that a perfect understanding of the difficulties could be placed on record. Mr. Eduardo Faleiro, Commissioner for NRI Affairs, appreciated the manner in which NRI Goans are contributing towards the development of Goa and after a patient hearing of the issues, assured that all the issues will receive the desired consideration and appropriate action. It may be noted that the following issues were raised for immediate consideration and favourable redressal: 1. Emmigration Clearance relaxation for those whose qualifications are below Std XII. 2. Re-scheduling of the AI direct flights to suit the convenience of the passengers travelling from Kuwait to Goa. 3. Extend facilities to Other Airlines who wish to commence operation of their flights from Gulf/Kuwait to Goa so that the fares are made competitive. 4. Ensure that Goa University Degrees (10+2+3) are recognised worldwide without any discremination. 5. Recognition of Goa University Engineering Degrees in Kuwait by the Kuwait Society of Engineers, which is hetherto not being given due recogintion. Realising the urgency of the matter, Mr. Eduardo Faleiro, immediately made several phone calls to Heads of all the concerned Departments/Authorities at the Union and State levels and presented the issues for suitable redressals. The authorities contacted were: Protector of Emmigrants -New Delhi, Director of Civil Aviation - New Delhi, Joint Secretary Ministry of Education - New Delhi, etc. He has assured all possible help to redress the grievances of Goans, one by one, and also requested to keep him informed of other issues of the Community, that may come up from time to time. The Hon'ble Dy. Chief Minister, Dr. Wilfred D'Souza, has made considerable progress to ensure that other Airlines, namely, Emirates, Air Arabia may soon be able to fly to Goa. This is a welcome move which will certainly benefit Goans as well as Tourists from the Middle East and the Western countries. There is no doubt that once the competition grows Goans living in the Gulf and other countries will be offerred competitive air fares, like our counterparts from Kerala, Chennai, Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat etc. This move will definately give an excellent filip to the Tourism Industry of Goa. May I take this opportunity to appeal to our fellow Goans who are heading Goan Organisations in UAE, Bahrain, Oman, Qatar as well as other countries Worldwide, to put forward their issues afflicting them, for the greater interest of the Goan Community spread far and wide. Together we can work wonders! With all good wishes, Wilson Coelho. _ Do not post admin requests to the list. Goanet mailing list (Goanet@goanet.org)
[Goanet] Pro active Govt. officials lift illegal matka kiosk at Navelim
--- Documented by Goa Desc Resource Centre (GDRC) Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Authorities clamp down on illegal kiosk at Navelim --- The South Goa district administration in a surprise raid this evening clamped down on a kiosk accepting matka bets at Navelim and attached the same, even as those operating it took to their heels. The surprise raid took place as a continuation of a planned demolition of an illegal kiosk, which though slated for May 18, was not a success as the concerned block development officer and panchayat were informed that the illegal structure was demolished amid conflicting reports. While one of the reports suggested that the illegal kiosk had been voluntarily removed, the other stated that on seeing the police party the operators of the kiosk had fled. This evening, as the district administration team comprising of the sub-divisional magistrate, Mr Suresh Pilernkar, the Salcete mamlatdar, Mr Johnson Fernandes and the joint mamlatdar, Mr Ashutosh Apte, who were passing through the Navelim church area, noticed that the kiosk was up and running (despite the earlier reports indicating otherwise). The team immediately took a turn and reached the spot to notice that kiosk was open but empty. Apparently, those involved in operating the illegal kiosk had fled from the scene after seeing the approaching government vehicle. Upon verifying documents and other material in the kiosk, the officials recovered several books and slips with the marking 'Kalyan Matka' and 'Main Matka' and also bundles of notes. Thereafter, the officials without waiting to undertake technical aspects like hiring of workers to move the illegal kiosk, lifted it physically on their own without any external help, although a large number of people gathered at the site to see the action. The Navelim sarpanch, Ms Ana Carneiro was also present. Speaking to The Navhind Times, the SDM, Mr Suresh Pilernkar revealed that the seized kiosk was now in the locked premises of the collectorate. "We are contemplating lodging a police complaint on Monday. This could be against unknown persons or the village panchayat, who had already been asked to demolish the structure but had not done so till date," the SDM stated. The authorities also carried out a video recording of the entire operation. On the amount of money recovered from the kiosk, the SDM revealed that all details were yet to be ascertained. It is learnt that in the past the same kiosk was lifted twice, but yet made an appearance at the same spot. The administration had also written to the police, who had reported that there was no gambling taking place in the area, the SDM informed. On the last occasion of demolition, the joint mamlatdar, Mr Pundalik Khorjuenkar had to return while carrying out the orders, as the kiosk was missing. -- The Navhind Times 21/05/06 page 3 -- === 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 === _ Do not post admin requests to the list. Goanet mailing list (Goanet@goanet.org)
[Goanet] Floriano's Sunday Ramblings-5
And I must extend my apologies to Khuswant Singh-ji for writing about his write-up in my last Sunday's Ramblings (4) and crediting it to an unknown 'Kuldip Singh'. They say time and tide waits for no man. Could it be that 'age' is catching up with me? Hopefully it will be charitable on the part of the 'age' to keep 'senility' enough away from me, more so in the light of many of our senior most super-politicians having been severely affected. And the 'Da Vinci Code' has burst enough gall bladders in our Country, more specifically in Goa and 'amchi Mumbai', than in the nation which constitutes 95% Catholic Christians.. 'POLAND', the land which has produced at least one Pope. Me think, at the rate things are going on, the world will soon be divided between 'Catholic Christians' and 'Pseudo Catholic Christians' just like L K Advani came up with brilliant 'Seculars' and 'Pseudo Seculars'. And I have always wondered why Catholics call themselves 'Catholics' and not plain and simple 'Christians' if they are so much in love with Christ. For my part, I have, over the good many years of international roaming, coined a one word phrase 'INTERNATIONAL' when anyone asks me about my faith. And it is fun to see how this baffles them. And as according to Amulya Ganguli (FN-Goanet), the 'Da Vinci Code' is giving the Catholics in India the FUNDAMENTALIST VIRUS more than it is giving the Christians of the world. Perhaps they will now be telling the Christian world that what 'Jesus Christ' meant when 'He' raised the TOAST at his 'Last Supper' and said "DO THIS IN MEMORY OF ME" is in fact a goad-on for themselves to pick up a fight with idiots who choose to defame 'Him' and 'His' name, by giving away millions of Rupees, $ et Euros for their worthless heads rather than to stand up for the truth, non-boisterously, like 'He' did it when he was nailed to the CROSS. And I have always enjoyed asking some of those who pride themselves as the sworn body-guards of Christ Himself as to what Christ must have meant when he said those words, I mean, 'Do this in memory of Me', if He might not have meant some other profound thing of value rather than the indulgence into the 'Elbow Exercise' on everyday basis. And it is a pity that the 'Inox' in Panjim has lost making rupees one hundred plus from me, since I had planned to see 'Da Vinci Code' in its much talked about luxurious comfort, which comfort I have missed all this while due to my very own boycott of the venue for reasons of a very equation. Manohar Parrikar wanted to promote INOX, with or without his brain-child, IFFI-2004. And I have fought that idea from the depths of my bones, him making use of Goa and Goans for his private passion. And Mr. A Veronica (Kuwait) has made his point twice in his write-up "Churchill Alemao and Kuwaitkars" (Goanet). But my interest in this write-up has nothing to do with Churchill Alemao. Needless to say that I just love the 'To Hell With You" terminology which Veronica has used to make his point. That makes two of us who find its use more relaxing besides being a maha-problem-heartache solver. To quote Veronica (1) THEN I SAID TO MY COLLEAGUES 'TO HELL WITH THIS BISHOP" and (2) WHEN I THINK OF ALL THESE EVENTS, I SAY 'TO HELL WITH THESE CARMELITES AND BISHOP MECHALLEF'. Recently, when one English newspaper editor told me that if I chose to be 'arrogant', he will close his doors to me (i.e. my party, whose current spokesperson I am, just because I had called his bluff for not publishing our press statements over a period of time). That is the time I have chosen to tell him "TO GO TO HELL", in other words, 'take your paper and shove it' . In the same context, many years ago, when another editor of another prominent newspaper had told me " Do something and show and I will publish your press statements", I had retorted back (which this God Almighty, at that time, didn't like) to tell him "Yes, I will show you in good time. Of that be rest assured. But remember one thing. You will not get people dancing naked in front of you to attract your attention. Take my word for it". In other words I had told him to go to hell. (By the way this one is no more the God Almighty he thought he was). Yet again, many years ago, during the Meta Strips agitation and before I had joined active politics, yet another prominent editor was told by me to behave as his master's dog does, which he was, to bark when asked to and shut up when required to, when he made a very derogatory remark on Goans in general in his edit. This same editor was recently accused of molesting a child domestic when he was giving sanctimonious lectures to the world against 'Child Molestations' in his edits. We can hardly see guilty being brought to books when they are the influential editors of newspapers. The central idea of my talking about this is that one needs to do one's part, efficiently, faithfully and dedicatedly. If newspaper editors think that by publishing press st
[Goanet] I'm back !!!
Hi Elisabeth, I am glad you found your thinking cap among all your Khatli Potlis.:=)) OK guys, now straighten up! Ms. Hutton is back.:=)) Missed Ya!!! I am definitely finished with Dan Brown story, though not the thread. This especially after watching a week of Da Vinci Code (or something like) that on the "History Channel". The general consensus of the series is Da Vinci Code is a fake with a little sprinkling of historical facts. This is nothing new as Dan Brown himself admits it. Yet, many confuse such fictional works with history and reference material. We all love a conspiracy story with love, sex and and intrigue. So please do not burn your Da Vinci Code book. :=)) Kind Regards, GL Elisabeth Carvalho Hi all, I'm back and missed you'll. we shall have to start on something new and utterly, butterly controversial. I'm putting my thinking cap on!! :)) _ Do not post admin requests to the list. Goanet mailing list (Goanet@goanet.org)
[Goanet] what about Muscat we have to die n wait 4 hours to get flight to Goa do help us too!
your 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] Pl Identify these two spots (With some Prev. stats)
Please identify these two spots Hint: It's either in Canacona, Salcette or Murmagoa Talukas. http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk4/150431499/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk4/150431494/ Cruise ship also seen in the background. === Did you know ?? Prev. Betul Beach spot proved to be the most popular photo, in just about 2 weeks' time. So, far 487 people viewed it. Betul Beach http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk4/142046337/ Second most popular.. (in about 2 months) Manish & Amit, killers of Fr. Eusebio Ferrao 469 views http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk4/121723216/ Third being..(about 3 weeks) Dr. Ambedar Garden,near Bus Stand Panaji 343 views http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk4/141251657/ followed by...(in about 2 months) Murder Scene of Fr. Eusebio (from News paper cuttings) 337 views http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk4/127837411/ [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] John Mill and Conservatism-a Perspective without Smileys.........
--- Mervyn Lobo <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > 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. > Mario replies: > If that were so then why were Canadians suing in court to be able to buy private health insurance as recently as a year ago? What you are probably referring to is that Canadians could buy private health insurance in the US. > Mervyn writes: > > Thanks for flouting your obstinacy :-) > Mario replies: > Being obstinate about the truth is no vice:-)) The Queen of England has no way of imposing herself on Canada - she is Canadian Head-of-State because Canadians want it that way. > Mervyn writes: > > 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? > Mario replies: > Canada is one of the decent places to live in especially for those who feel the need for a social safety net and government paid health care. > However, the UN does not have much credibility any more, where countries that violate the human rights of their own citizens can be put on the Human Rights Commission and countries that break the UN's arms control policies can be put on the Arms Control Commission. Besides, I don't see anyone risking their lives to get into Canada other than American deserters and people with no other options. On the other hand there is a steady stream of Canadians and others migrating to the US, which speaks for itself, especially for those who want to be personally independent, have limitless financial opportunity and identify with a superpower that can and does go to the aid of people around the world when they are oppressed by either Mother Nature or by totalitarian tyrants. > Bill Clinton is very popular with gullible people because he talks the talk, incessantly, but rerely walks the walk as his 8 years as US president prove. As President he asked his wife to come up with a Canadian-style health care system for the US and it was roundly rejected by such overwhelming majorities that his party has never been able to recover from the electoral defeats that followed. > Mervyn writes: > > 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. > Mario writes: > Endlessly repeating this canard does not turn it into a fact. Anyone who lives in the US would tell you that CITGO's gasoline prices are in the same ballpark as Sunoco,, EXXON, BP, Mobil, Marathon, Total, etc. > _ Do not post admin requests to the list. Goanet mailing list (Goanet@goanet.org)
[Goanet] Port Wine.
Most, if not all Goenkars, know about Port Wine, as a Ruby Red drink? Well I have news for you - there is a White Port which is chilled and absolutely divine. Some excellent White Ports cost an arm and a leg. Perhaps some of the Lusophiles on this list could inform us, whether White Port Wine was available in Goa! Port Wine was freely available in Goa, greatly appreciated, for its bouquet, body and flavour, in Goa when there Portuguese were around. Vincola, is a poor substitute! More sugar than body. Let's get back on track, was there White Port available in Goa during the Portuguese time? -- 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] DELIVER GOA FROM CORRUPTION
During his recent visit to Goa, Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh sang praises of Goa saying it was one of the more developed and better administered states of the country. The Prime Minister may not be aware that Goa is also one of the most corrupt states with sleaze at its peak and with red tape all over the wall. People are losing faith and trust in the government machinery. Ask any entrepreneur who is trying to legally renew his restaurant licence in Goa and he will tell you what a frustrating nightmare it is. And if Goa's political instability and turmoil was not enough, the increasing crime rate which is something new for the otherwise very tranquil state, is a matter of great concern. Today the increase in alcohol and drug addiction coupled with a steep rise in molestation, rape and murder cases does not augment well for India's otherwise no. 1 state. It is a matter of anguish that Goa lacks a people friendly social mechanism to deal with the frustrations of the youth in particular. If immediate corrective steps are not taken there may be a mass uprising against a government system that is just not working and failing to deliver the hopes and aspiration of Goans and the youth and poor in particular. Aires Rodrigues Ribandar 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] DEAR AUNTY No. 5: WEEKLY HUMOR :-)
DEAR AUNTY No. 5: WEEKLY TOP 12: __ 1. DEAR AUNTY, I dont understand Goans. Instead of protesting Kadambas Last Bus To Vasco, why are Goans whinging so much about that lousy Da Vinci Code ? Vincy. ... Dear Vincy: Give it up! Sounds like you're all following da whinge-y code! __ 2. DEAR AUNTY, Help! Secularism, aetheism, Allah or Jehovah - whom to fear, man ? Santosh. . Dear Santosh: The Buddha man. __ 3. DEAR AUNTY, I typical Goan. I love to booze, but here I confuse. My friend has many fenni bottles in his fridge - some full and some empty . Why ?Tony. .. Dear Tony: The empty ones are for those who don't drink ! __ 4. DEAR AUNTY, Can you make a nice slogan on Goan food & rice-curry for Goa Day ? Cody. .. Dear Cody: I'll tikka nap on my pilau, then go for a long shit,cody ! __ 5. DEAR AUNTY, New smart-card driving licenses in Goa ! Lotsa ladies signing up, driving the RTO nuts. So who'll be the better driver - 'Go' or 'Bhail'? John. .. Dear John: Bhail. She can drive anything. Hubby will always be Go-in-car ! __ 6. DEAR AUNTY, I'm so infatuated, darling. May I see you pretty soon ?Charlie. . Dear Charlie:Why ? Don't you think I'm pretty now ? __ 7. DEAR AUNTY, We fought so much for Konkani. Then Devanagiri was cunningly forced on us. Who are the true Konkani lovers Devanagiri or Romy script? A. Veronica. .. Dear Veronica: Every Romy is my Homey Devanagiri is just Dadagiri ! __ 8. DEAR AUNTY, How come our NRI's practise reverse-racism in Goa, yet suck-up abroad ? Joe. . Dear Joe: Because they're coconuts - brown outside, white inside. __ 9. DEAR AUNTY, Churchill claims to be self-made rice-curry man. Does his own everything! So you were invited for Churchill's birthday - what was the food like ? Cornel. Dear Cornel:Sada food. No band. When the rice came, we sang Curry.OK ! __ 10. DEAR AUNTY, Why do chouriskans weep when making our spicy Goan sausages ?Pio. . Dear Pio: Because they're scent-imental ? __ 11. DEAR AUNTY, Im confused. Today Im told St. Francis was Spanish, Abbe Faria was Goan. So who's the real Goencho Saiba - Francis Xavier or Abbe Faria ? Dom. . Dear Dom: Xavier converted us from sin,man - Faria was just a medi.sin man. __ 12. DEAR AUNTY, How many Goans does it take to change a light-bulb ? Fred. .. Dear Fred: None. All electricians in Goa are Kera.lights. __ _ Do not post admin requests to the list. Goanet mailing list (Goanet@goanet.org)
[Goanet] RE: IDEA: HOW ABOUT A 'QUICK CHANGE CITY' --- AT MOPA![Rev]
The nearest thing I can think of is in our own backyard viz Karwar/Seabird! Here we have a 'mammoth naval base' under development minus a commensurate air defense system of its own i.e. an air station. Plans for the latter suddenly went underwater when the Dabolim issue turned red hot a few months ago. The Seabird air station will probably take shape only when the Dabolim situation is under full control. This may not be the same as the "quick change" plan we have in mind. It could simply be called an "empty core" or "fill in the blanks" strategy. Cheers! P.S. In the normal course of urban evolution, an airport is the 'crowning glory' of a growing, prospering city. However, since an airport is increasingly becoming a sort of micro-cosm of a full fledged city, we are proposing in the case of Mopa that we try to "grow" a city with airport plans providing the germ of the idea. Modularity for scale up purposes and flexibility for the required "quick change" in future may be some of the keys to this venture. _ Do not post admin requests to the list. Goanet mailing list (Goanet@goanet.org)
[Goanet] Licenced to Kill & Maim...
Licenced to Kill & Maim... By Valmiki Faleiro This series began with a statement: that a larger share of blame for death and misery on Goa's roads lay with road users, than with bad roads or increased traffic. In subsequent pieces, we saw how. Let's now turn to everybody's pet target: Government. And two crucial areas: lax licensing and poor enforcement. India and Egypt have several similarities: both are ancient civilizations, both have poverty and class disparities. Goa, too, is like Egypt: if you can start a car, engage it in gear, drive six metres forward (yes, METERS, not kilometres) and an equivalent distance in reverse, you're an Egyptian -- or Goan -- licenced driver! Gone are the days when driving schools hardly existed in Goa. And road fatalities were rare. But there were men like Cruz and Dixit, who took stringent driving tests before issuing a licence. They took you to Panjim's Pe. Agnelo Road (the Altinho uphill) and made you stop at a steep road gradient. Alighting, they placed a matchbox behind a tyre where the vehicle could slide in the hands of an inept driver. You then had to start and move the vehicle forward. If the matchbox crushed, so were hopes of a licence. They didn't quiz you on traffic signage from an office chart. During the test, they intentionally asked you to enter a no-entry street, park in a prohibited zone, or speed beyond the limit of the yonder signboard. Practical men! A frequent writer on Goa's road scene, Antonio Pinto of Benaulim, holds -- I think, accurately -- that 90% of our licenced drivers would flunk a proper driving test. Beginning with those who teach and licence! Goa's driving schools are a joke, much as driving tests are. Elementary stuff like use of handbrakes, headlights, hazard blinkers, the accelerator-clutch combo on an uphill, parallel parking in reverse, even safe parking (like on slopes, where wheels are turned left, gear in first or reverse, handbrakes set) is seldom taught or examined. Driving schools thrive on RTO liaison. Try going for a driving test directly. "Come through a driving school, "the official will advise. The root is rampant corruption, which starts at the top. Transport Ministers demand and receive huge bribes for every appointment, promotion and posting of officers. Border check posts generate fixed monthly kickbacks. Bribe demand routes are myriad. About a decade ago, this rather mute Transport Minister hit a brainwave. The department's top hierarchy comprised, then, of a Director and two Assistant Directors. Our smarty told the two Asst. Directors he would create posts and promote them to Deputy Directors... for Rs.15 lakhs apiece. In the process of promoting the two Asst. Directors, then in turn two Motor Vehicle Inspectors to the resultant vacancies of Asst. Directors, two Asst. Inspectors to the vacancies of Inspectors and recruiting two fresh Asst. Inspectors, the Minister pocketed close to a crore of Rupees! Why blame MV Inspectors and Asst. Inspectors when they must pay every step of the way? *Smart Card* driving licences, high-security number plates, dealer-level online registration are all very fine for private pockets and public convenience, dear Pandurang-bab Madkaikar. How about making Goa's roads a wee bit safer? Like with stricter licensing, putting young riders through CV Dhume's programme (as I mentioned last Sunday), publishing a *mandatory* manual for road users (as I will mention next Sunday), instilling road discipline through proper enforcement -- even negative marking for traffic offences? Enforcement! Time was when men like late Venkatesh Kamat or Police ASI, Mario Valadares (who expired this week, heaven bless their souls!) disciplined traffic by sheer force of persona, less by the ticket, at times by the hand. Single handedly. Goa fortunately still has capable officers (names like SP Anita Rodrigues and Dy SP Rina Torcato spring to mind) but who will deploy them? Traffic postings are remunerative; the highest bidder wins. Enforcement by police, RTO (and even by the high-profile RITES, once invited from Delhi, with radar-mounted interceptors) is perfunctory. Token action aims at raising statistics and fines, not road awareness. Interceptors stealthily lie in wait at unsuspecting points (near speed limit boards that are barely visible or sensible, for instance) with the transparent object of not educating but extorting fines. Occasionally, one sees enforcement out in full force and aplomb ... before the sahib's birthday bash, a community festival, or on Police Flag Day! Tailpiece: Some trivia from Dr. P.S. Pasricha's book. The first motor accident was in New York in 1896, when a car hit a bicycle and broke the cyclist, Mrs. Thoma's leg. The first speeding ticket was issued same year in Kent, England, to a guy who was thrice over the limit of 2 mph (and was flagged by a cop who chased him on bicycle.) The first fatality was in London in 1
[Goanet] Re: *** Goanet News Bytes * May 16, 2006 * NRI commissioner asks Gulf war victims to claim compensation
Dear Sir, This is to request information on whether my mother could claim for the compensation, as she has submitted the forms but after the date and has received no reply. She has all of lher papers inorder proving that she had come during the invasion. Is it possible to send these papers again and claim the compensation, or is this only for thkose who have already completed the formalities and have not claimed the compensation that is being credited to their accounts. A reply to this email would be highly appreciated. Thanks. Anthony Simoes _ Do not post admin requests to the list. Goanet mailing list (Goanet@goanet.org)
[Goanet] Report "In the Wake of Communal Violence"
Bailancho Saad has just published a Report "In the Wake of Communal Violence" which documents the observations and expressions of pain and anguish of the women of Sanvordem-Curchorem, the prevailing lack of recognition of the same, the responses of the administration and of various sections of society, the role played by elected representatives as also various statutory bodies, and initiatives from various sections of society including initiatives taken by Bailancho Saad itself. At the end, some areas requiring immediate intervention have been identified. As this Report has come out of field visits and interaction with people, we hope it will add to the understanding of the various dimensions of the communal violence and lead to more active involvement by civil society to combat communalism. The Report is a publication of Bailancho Saad and is a result of the efforts of Sabina Martins, Afrose Shaikh, Seema Naik, Suvarna Naroji, Vrunda Prabhu, Meenaxi Pednekar, Banu Shaikh, Angela D'Souza, Albertina Almeida. _ 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)
It may sound strange but try it and only then comment on it or get back to me. Make a small hole (little bigger than thumb size) on hen's egg- and stick the empty shell (even half shell is ok) on a wall. in all the rooms for some days. You have to do it if you want to get rid of them. drill a nail in the wall and put the egg shell in it. please try it. one trick at a time .. you will not need more tips on above . In case of cockroach problem, Sprays are not so effective. for cockroaches - there is a paste called 'combat' . this is like tooth paste just apply a little on walls (no need to spread, similar to just as we apply toothpast on tooth brush) at corner etc.. at night.. behind cupboards etc.. each room about 4 to 5 places is good enough. it cost about Rs. 400/- . each pack is enough for nearly 10 families. The result is guaranted . regards, raul carneiro love & happiness always _ Do not post admin requests to the list. Goanet mailing list (Goanet@goanet.org)
[Goanet] Re: Raul Carneiro, the late Carmo Dias & Churchill Alemao
Ralph, It was not my intention to portray Churchill as The best politician but just a good side of this person. all have 2 or more sides. it was only the good side of this man known to many goans. I have never met him though nor got any personal favours. I did mention about Narvenkar too.. I felt the gratitude of the late carmo's family to the man who helped bring back the remains from distant land 'cayman islands'. could anyone else (politician) help ? can you imagine the sorrow of late carmo's mother at the death of this young lad, and not even having to see him for last time ? can you feel the gratitude of this woman to anyone who helped in this case ? from her point of view - thanks, my son lies in goan soil. god bless his soul. we can view it differently why a particular person helped someone cross the road. some may say it was just show off, others may view it as pure help, while still others will say it was long term political benefit... what options do people have at the time of voting ? even if good persons are voted, they get along the rotten mangoes and get same thing done to themselves. also i admit, no one person can be liked by all the people. even M. Gandhi the father of the nation could not escape the anger of few. i remember a story, a man said if i had the power of god, i would change a whole lot of things. he said what is this god made a huge banyan/oak tree with small fruit and see the pumkin plant, just a lke a creeper with huge pumkins on it. he was sitting under this huge tree when suddenly a small nut fall on his head, he than realised what would have happened if a pumkin size fruit had fallen on his head from this big tree. he than said if i had gods power i would leave the world as it is, because god knows what is best. tell me what can i or you do ? write and inform people ? !! not vote ? join Laden ? I am also told a lot of bad things about churchill, like that he used the unemployed men to get his work done, that he smuggled goods, that he used the morchas for his political gains, that hotels in the south coastal belts were harassed, etc etc... we hear a lot..about all the politicians. did you not hear about narvenkar and cricket, did you not hear about rane and his son in EDC, did you not hear that parikar got most brahmins in top govt. posts, did you not hear monseratee and money lending, did you not hear about ravi naik and land conversions ? did you hear what luizin did for himself and not to othres ? did you not hear the Ambani used to get discarded things from gulf, western countries and sell to indian govt in the 1970s. ?? see what he achieved for reliance co.. who is good or goodest ? you and me and others around us or george bush or ahmednijad ? When we have to select between deep sea and devil, we have to and will choose in most cases the lesser evil and sometimes necessary evils too. my sympathies with those at the receiving end. and sorry i dont view him as catholic strongmen. he is just a normal chap, who rose to limelight with whatever good or not so good means he could get. from his brothers point of view , how many brothers do what churchil did for his brothers ? . from the goan public point of view, it is two sided. which side will weight more, i really dont know ? - if i or you were god, what things would i or you have changed ? or would we leave it as it is today ? I hope i have tried to clarify my position and not aggravate it. Regards, raul carneiro From: ralph rau I have never had the pleasure of meeting the larger than life Mr. Alemao. Being a lifetime politician from South Goa what he does not know in his neck of the woods, is usually not worth knowing. So I assume he may also know why the Taj Exotica has always had its road signage torn down and by whom. He may probably know who goes around the South Goa hotels like the Club Mahindra at Varca collecting hafta. And why the Dominoes Pizza man is afraid to enter the area for fear that his legs might be broken ? I ask Goans why they vote for people like Churchill and Monsaratte.The stock reply is "They may not be good people, but at least they are Catholic". Helloo... _ Do not post admin requests to the list. Goanet mailing list (Goanet@goanet.org)
[Goanet] HAPPY FEAST
WISHING ALL QUEPEM-KAR A HAPPY FEAST. SANNY DE QUEPEM _ Do not post admin requests to the list. Goanet mailing list (Goanet@goanet.org)
