[Goanet] Konkani in Kannada script 3rd optional language throughout Karnataka state
-- |Goa - 2005 Santosh Trophy Champions | || | Support Soccer Activities at the grassroots in our villages | | Vacationing in Goa this year-end - Carry and distribute Soccer Balls | -- Saturday, December 10, 2005 12:02:10 am TIMES NEWS NETWORK Bowing to long-standing demand of the Konkani community, the state government has decided to introduce Konkani as an optional third language between Class 6 and 10 from the next academic year. The department of primary and secondary education has also decided to stick to Kannada script for the language—though another suggestion to use Devenagari is still in circulation. In order to protect the interest of Kannada, the government will make it mandatory for students opting for Konkani to compulsorily study Kannada either as a first or second language. Though Konkani Sahitya Academy had demanded introduction of Konkani in the coastal districts—Mangalore, Udupi and Uttara Kannada—the government will make it optional for all students across the state to study Konkani as a third language. The 10-member committee headed by Konkani Sahitya Academy president Eric Ozario has prepared the syllabus for the language from Class 6 to 10 and the department has accepted the syllabus. An official order will be issued next week, asking the Department of State Education Research and Training to prepare the textbooks. Class 6 and 7 students will have four classes per week of 40 minutes a period in Konkani, while Class 8, 9 and 10 students will have longer classes of 45 minutes a class. As per the syllabus circulated by DSERT, Class 6 students will have six chapters under poetry and 11 chapters under prose. Source: http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/1326126.cms Ancy Salvadore D'Souza, Paladka Url: http://www.konkanifoundation.com/ancy/ Photographs: http://ancy.fotopic.net/list_collections.php --- * G * O * A * N * E * T *** C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * --- Spread the Christmas cheer - even when you're not here! Send Christmas Greetings to your loved ones in Goa. 2005 Christmas Package - Flowers, Bubbles and Layers of Love. http://www.goa-world.com/expressions/xmas/ ---
[Goanet] Which script for Konkani ?
-- |Goa - 2005 Santosh Trophy Champions | || | Support Soccer Activities at the grassroots in our villages | | Vacationing in Goa this year-end - Carry and distribute Soccer Balls | -- Hey, Have you checked these readers opinions in Outlook India Magazine. You may find them at http://outlookindia.com/rantsmag.asp?fodname=20050627fname=Konkani+(F)sid=1 Dev Borem Korum, Ancy Salvadore D'Souza, Paladka http://ancy.fotopic.net/list_collections.php
[Goanet] Konkani in the schools of Karnataka - Announces Karnataka minister
-- | Add your name to the CLEAN GOA INITIATIVE | || | by visiting this link and following the instructions therein | || | http://shire.symonds.net/pipermail/goanet/2005-October/033926.html | -- Konkani will be introduced in the schools of Karnataka - Announces Karnataka minister Mumbai, Nov 28: Konkani in Kannada script will be introduced in the primary schools of Karnataka as a third language from the next educational year itself. announced the Co-operation minister MR. R. V. Deshpande yesterday in Bangalore. You may find the detail report at http://199.74.239.15/udayavani/showstory.asp?news=0contentid=294150lang=2 Dev Borem Korum, Ancy Paladka Url: http://www.konkanifoundation.com/ancy Photographs: http://ancy.fotopic.net/list_collections.php
[Goanet] Konkani Writers Meet held in Mumbai
-- | Add your name to the CLEAN GOA INITIATIVE | || | by visiting this link and following the instructions therein | || | http://shire.symonds.net/pipermail/goanet/2005-October/033926.html | -- Konkani Writers Meet held in Mumbai Konkani Sahitya Kala Foundation had organised a one day Writers Meet on 23rd October 2005 at Gyan Ashram Andheri East. There was an overwhelming response from the Konakni writers as they participated as large numbers as 117. Konkani Stalwart Albert W. D'Souza inaugurated the programme by bursting the literary baloon through the point of the nib of a large pen. Later while addressing the crowd Mr. Albert spoke on the importance of literary trining in our life. Goan Review Editor Mr. Fausto V. D'Costa was the chief guest and he spoke on the importance of writing and reading a good literature. Kutam Editor Henry D'Paula was the president of the programme and he spoke on the role of investigative journalism in building a new society. Mrs. Clara Lobo was the guest of honour. Rons Bantwal was honoured during the occasion for his couragious contribution to Konkani and Kannada journalism. Dr. Edward Nazareth and Mr. Dolphy Cascia were the main resorce persons who had come from Mangalore for the programme. They covered various literary fields in a whole day programme. Fudar Pratishtran President Mr. John D'Silva was the president of the first session. Well Known Mangalorean Play writer Sunny A. D'Souza was the chief guest. Konkani Novelist H. J. Goveas and the Goan tiatr artist Romi Pinhero were the guest of honour for the first session. There was a hilarious Hasya Kavi Goshti from the Mumbai, Mangalorean and Goan origin poets. Mr. J. B. Moraes moderated the poetry session. Mr. J. B. Sequiera, Mr. Navin Kulshekar, Mr. Sudhir Kodkani, Ms Philomena San Francisco, Mrs. Sheela Kolambkar, Mrs. Jayamala Danaiti, Mr. V. D'Silva Kanjurmarg, Mr. Ron Michael Vas, Mr. Victor Concesso and Mr. Neri Nazareth participated in the poetry session. Concluding session was presided by Sangeet Samrat Henry D'Souza. Mr. J. B. Sequiera was the chief guest. Ancy Paladka, Cyril Castelino, Shanti Barboza, Joe Carlo compared various sessions of the day. Mr. Santosh Saldanha welcomed the audiance. Cyril Castelino gave vote of thanks. For a complete photo album of the programme please click http://ancy.fotopic.net/c745694.html Ancy Paladka Ancy Salvadore D'Souza, Paladka E2-139 Diwan Apt III Vasai Road East Thane Dist - 401 210 Tel: 0250-2390225 Cell: 9422 4922 41 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Url: http://www.konkanifoundation.com/ancy Photographs: http://ancy.fotopic.net/list_collections.php
[Goanet] Successful 'Konkani Baila Show' at Mira Road, Mumabi
-- | Add your name to the CLEAN GOA INITIATIVE | || | by visiting this link and following the instructions therein | || | http://shire.symonds.net/pipermail/goanet/2005-October/033926.html | -- Successful 'Baila Show' at Mira Road Mumbai, October 31, 2005: The first Baila Show International in Mumbai held yesterday over here was witnessed by a very large crowd of Mira Road. The show was organised by Konkani Welfare Assoication Mira Road. Eric Ozario along with Joyce Ozario, Zeena, Felix, Prakash and Adolf was successful in stealing the hearts of music-lovers through the melodious voices. Some of the hit numbers sung with the baila beat on Sunday were Mumbai Sherache Matient, Savlo Tuka, Shenddo, Ghoddgoddaita, Santanam, Vodda Ponda, Sezarachem Sunnem, Jam Zalom, Ashim Sopnnam, Punve Chan'nem, Festa Santek, Ie Moga, Altoddicho Lok, Tonnier Tonni, Ravre Nhesun, Paizonnam and Shirandarincho Paus. 'Rosaline mhojea mogachem' was also sung but without baila beat. There was also a non-stop bail string for the whole crowd on the floor for dancing. Instrumentalists Jerome Coelho (Bass guitar), Melvyn Fernandes (Drums), Alwyn Fernandes (Lead Guitar), Roshan Crasta (Rhythm guitar), Umesh Suratkal (Trumpet), Sunil Kumar (Violin) and Onil (Keyboard) gave an exciting combination of music in accompaniment.. Dances were choreographed by Chetan Salian, with co-artistes Shilpa, Seema, Sweety, Merola, Snehal, Anil, Avil and Pramod. Wilfred Mascharenhas, Wilson, Divya and the Master of Ceremonies Stany Alvares kept the crowd in a joyous mood throughout the show through their hilarious jokes. Kingsly Nazareth was the Team Manager. The stage function was witnessed by John Crasta, Fr. John Pinto, Fr. Alfred Menezes, Maxim Mathias, Gilbert Baptist, Maurice Pinto, Eric Ozario, Joy Paladka and Fr. Elias D'Souza. Aldrin D'Sa compared the stage function. For the complete photo album please click http://ancy.fotopic.net/c745553.html Report by Ancy Paladka
[Goanet] Konkani Writers Meet on 23rd October 2005 at Gyan Ashram, Mumbai
Konkani Sahitya Kala Foundation, Mumbai is proud to organise one day Writers Meet on 23rd October 2005 at Gyan Ashram, Mahakali, Andheri East, Mumbai from 10.00 am to 4.00 pm. Great Konkani writers Dr. Edward Nazareth, Dolphy Cascia and others from Mangalore will be coming to participate this unique writers meet. Also there will be good number of Mangalorean/Goan writers from Mumbai too. Please do come to this meet and also bring all the writers and all those who are interested in writing, also the readers who are fans of some of the writers. Tea, Snacks, lunch will be provided during the meet. Entry is free. If you need anymore details please contact me. Please reply me to confirm your participation. Dev Borem Korum, Ancy Ancy Salvadore D'Souza, Paladka E2-139 Diwan Apt III Vasai Road East Thane Dist - 401 210 Tel: 0250-2390225 Cell: 9422 4922 41 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Url: http://www.konkanifoundation.com/ancy Photographs: http://ancy.fotopic.net/list_collections.php
[Goanet] Konkani Bhasha Mandal celebrates 13th Konkani Recognistion Day
Konkani Bhasha Mandal celebrates 13th Konkani Recognistion Day Premier Konkani Body of Mumbai Konkani Bhasha Mandal celebrated 13th Konkani recognistion recently at Zaverbhai Patel Auditorium, Karnataka Sangha, Mumbai. Gurudas Musurkar was the chief guest of the programme. M. L. T. Fernandes and John S. Rebello were the guest of honour. President Emiratus S. V. Pikale, President P. N. Shanbaug wre also present. Konkani Poets J. B. Moraes, J. B. Sequiera, Ancy Paladka, Sheela Kolambkar, Sudhir Kodkani, Jayamala Danaiti, Ron Maikal Vas and Philomena San Francisco participated in the Kavigoshti. Entertainment programme was arranged by Mangalorean and Goan Arttist led by Mr. Leo Fernandes. Konkani Dances were presented by the troupe of Rev. Fr. Charles Vas S.V.D of Konkan Daiz Yatra fame. Jerry Nite fame Jerry D'Souza and his troupe entertained by their songs. Star attraction was the Goan artist Kenny Zuzarte. Prize distribution was held to the children who won prizes in the Talent Competition and in their academic results. For a complete photo album please click http://ancy.fotopic.net/c704631.html Ancy Salvadore D'Souza, Paladka Url: http://www.konkanifoundation.com/ancy Photographs: http://ancy.fotopic.net/list_collections.php
[Goanet] Formation of Vishwa Konkani Parishad (World Konkani Council)
Formation of Vishwa Konkani Parishad (World Konkani Council) Karnataka Konkani Writers Forum (Regd) organised a programme on the subject Unity in Diversity. 49 Veterian Konkani activist and noted Konkani writers from Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka and Kerala were present. The programme was held on September 11, 2005 at Sandesh, Mangalore. Goan Konkani Theatrist Wilson Wilmex Mazarello, Noted Konkani writer of Mangalore Dr. Edward L. Nazareth and the poet Ancy Paladka of Mumbai presented papers on the Konkani situation at their respective regions. Konkani Linguist Dr. Pratap Naik Goa and Mandd Sobhann fame Konkani artist Eric Ozario Mangalore spoke on the organised working for Konkani in order to promote it to the future generation. Noted Konkani novelist Dolphy Cascia moderated both the sessions. As there is not even a single Konkani body that works at the global level to promote Konkani a strong need was felt to have a international body to work for the cause of Konkani. Then an adhoc committee was formed to initiate the formation of the global body. The committee met on September 18, 2005 and suggested that the global body would be called as Vishwa Konkani Parishad or World Konkani Council. It also elected Mr. Eric Ozario Karnataka as President and Mr. Tomazinho Cardozo Goa as secretary. The other members of the Adhoc Committee are - Dr. Pratap Naik, Goa; Udayakant Anvekar, Karwar; Ancy Paladka, Mumbai; Hemacharya, Dubai; Gladys Rego, Mangalore; Mohammed Hussain, Bhatkal, Ullas Buyão, Goa; Stephen Quadras, Mangalore; Prabhakar Tendulkar, Goa; Lilly Miranda, Mangalore; Narayan Kharvi, Kundapur; Vally Vogga, Mysore; Raju Kumble, Kerala; Dr. Edward L. Nazareth, Mangalore; Premanand Lotlikar, Goa. The Adhoc committee is working on affiliating all Konkani organisations under one banner and to form a democratic organisation. All Konkani organisations all over the world are hereby requested to register their names at Vishwa Konkani Parishad. You may send your requisition through email at [EMAIL PROTECTED] or by post at Thomas Stephens Konknni Kendr, Alto Porvorim , Goa - 403 521, INDIA. Tel: 0832-2415857, 2415864 The adhoc committee will send the draft constitution of Vishwa Konkani Parishad to all Konkani Organisations world over and invite them to the first general body session that would be held in December 2005 at Mangalore. For more details please click http://www.vishwakonkaniparishad.com For the photographs please click http://ancy.fotopic.net/c704724.html Report by Ancy Paladka
[Goanet] Konkani Organisations are requested to register at Vishwa Konkani Parishad
Konkani Organisations are requested to register at Vishwa Konkani Parishad Konkani Organizations all over the world working for the cause of Konkani and believe in the principle of Unity in Diversity are hereby requested to register their names at the executive office of the Vishwa Konkani Parishad (World Konkani Council) by 15th of October 2005. The first meeting of the VKP will be held in Mangalore in the month of December 2005 and the Konkani organisations world over will be invited to this meeting. The Adhoc Committee of VKP was formed on 11th September 2005 at Mangalore. The committe met on September 18, 2005 in Goa and elected - Eric Ozario, Karnataka (President) Tomazinho Cardozo, Goa (Secretary) The other members of the Adhoc Committee are - Dr. Pratap Naik, Goa Udayakant Anvekar, Karwar Ancy Paladka, Mumbai Hemacharya, Dubai Gladys Rego, Mangalore Mohammed Hussain, Bhatkal Ullas Buyão, Goa Stephen Quadras, Mangalore Prabhakar Tendulkar, Goa Lilly Miranda, Mangalore Narayan Kharvi, Kundapur Vally Vogga, Mysore Raju Kumble, Kerala Dr. Edward L. Nazareth, Mangalore Premanand Lotlikar, Goa The contact details of VKP are: Vishwa Konkani Parishad TSKK, Alto Porvorim , Goa - 403 521, INDIA. Tel: 0832-2415857, 2415864 e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] url: http://www.VishwaKonkaniParishad.com For more details please check out our website at http://www.VishwaKonkaniParishad.com Report By: Ancy Paladka __ url: http://www.konkanifoundation.com/ancy/ PhotoAlbums: http://ancy.fotopic.net/list_collections.php
[Goanet] Wilfy's Konkani Songs
Wilfy's Konkani Songs 01. Mh^ji Ma~y: http://www.wilfynitecanada.com/wilfy_songs/Mhuji%20Mai.swf 02. Ma~y Sunechi l^dai: http://www.wilfynitecanada.com/wilfy_songs/Mai%20Sunechi%20lodai.swf 03. Ga~v Amcho: http://www.wilfynitecanada.com/wilfy_songs/Gavn%20Amcho.swf 04. Firg^z Festa~: http://www.wilfynitecanada.com/wilfy_songs/Firgoz%20Festam.swf 05. S^pnna~t Aili Ma~y: http://www.wilfynitecanada.com/wilfy_songs/Sopnnant%20Aili%20Mai.swf 06. Mogak Pray Na: http://www.wilfynitecanada.com/wilfy_songs/Mogak%20Prai%20Naa.swf 07. Char Disa~cho So~vsar: http://www.wilfynitecanada.com/wilfy_songs/Char%20Disancho%20Sounsar.swf 08. Bhatkara~chya Sheta~ni: http://www.wilfynitecanada.com/wilfy_songs/Bhatkaranchea%20Shatani.swf 09. America: http://www.wilfynitecanada.com/wilfy_songs/america.swf 10. Mother Thereza: http://www.wilfynitecanada.com/wilfy_songs/Mother%20Thereza.swf 11. Ye Ye Bomboy: http://www.wilfynitecanada.com/wilfy_songs/Ye%20Ye%20Bomboi.swf 12. Uzwadd Ch^ndremacho: http://www.wilfynitecanada.com/wilfy_songs/Uzwad%20Chondremancho.swf 13. Ye Dolla: http://www.wilfynitecanada.com/wilfy_songs/Ye%20Dolla.swf 14. R^dd^naka Dhuve: http://www.wilfynitecanada.com/wilfy_songs/Rodonaka%20Dhuve.swf 15. Punvechya Ch^ndrema: http://www.wilfynitecanada.com/wilfy_songs/Punvechea%20Chondrema.swf 16. D^nparachi~ Vora~: http://www.wilfynitecanada.com/wilfy_songs/Dhonparanchi%20Voram.swf 17. Shimptti Mh^ji Soddta~: http://www.wilfynitecanada.com/wilfy_songs/Shimptti%20Mhoji%20Sodtam.swf 18. Don H^zar Isvi: http://www.wilfynitecanada.com/wilfy_songs/Don%20Hozar%20Isvi.swf 19. Vanita Vandana Shalini: http://www.wilfynitecanada.com/wilfy_songs/Vanita%20Vandana%20Shalini.swf Ancy Salvadore D'Souza, Paladka Url: http://www.konkanifoundation.com/ancy Photographs: http://ancy.fotopic.net/list_collections.php
Re: [Goanet] Why is Konkani written as Konknni by organizations promoting KONKANI (CONCANIM)
Goans should openly come forward to insist on the use of Konkani wherever it is not allowed in Goa. This is the only solution to make Konkani popular over there. Or else Marati will continue for generations and Konkani will diminish. Ancy S. D'Souza Paladka Also it would be interesting to STOP why the FIRs at written in Marathi (instead of Konkani/Hindi or English) at Goa's Police Stations. Konkani uloi, Konkani boroi ani Konkani dusreakui xikoi. AlmeidaG(ji)
[Goanet] Xiroti (Banana Leaf)
This information is for those who love traditional meal. Please click the link http://www.konkanifoundation.com/ancy/xiroti/ Please let me know if there are any errors. Dev Borem Korum, Ancy S. D'Souza Paladka __ Url: http://www.konkanifoundation.com/ancy/ Photographs: http://ancy.fotopic.net/list_collections.php
[Goanet] 13th Konkani Day Celebrations on 16th by KBM Mumbai
13th Konkani Day Celebrations on 16th by KBM Mumbai Konkani Bhasha Mandal Mumbai the oldest Konkani organisation joyfully celebrates 13th Konkani Day on Friday, September 16, 2006 at 6.30 pm at Zaverbhai Patel Auditorium, Karnataka Sangha, Mahim Mumbai. Former chairman of Shamrao Vittal Bank and the chairman of Auto Pharmatical Mr. G. V. Masoorkar will be the chief guest. Former Reserve bank Executive Director Mr. M. L. T. Fernandes and the Youth Congress Leader Mr. John S. Rebello will be the guest of honour. Programme consists of the glimpse of Konkani Culture with group dance by the world fame Dr. (Fr.) Charles Vas S.V.D. Popular artists Kenny (in tantalizing female role), Jerry of Jerry Nite fame, Priya Cabral, Caron Barboza, Melita Saldanha, Manuel Cardoza, Ancilla, Alicia, Danny, Peter Rebeiro, John Cardoza, Leo Fernandes, Fliny, Floyd, Felita, Lona D'Silva, Jason, rickson, Renita and others will provide a feast of music and dance. Music is directed by Mr. Benjamine Miranda There will be also an enthralling Kavi Sammelan by popular poets. There will be also a programme of Prize distribution to Talent Contest - 2005 Winners and Awarding of Pratibha Puraskar 2005. Entry is FREE to this programme. For more information please contact J. B. Moraes Tel: 022-25200324 or Ancy Paladka Cell: 9422492241 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Ancy Salvadore D'Souza, Paladka Url: http://www.konkanifoundation.com/ancy Photographs: http://ancy.fotopic.net/list_collections.php
[Goanet] learn konkani resources
--- Anna DSouza goanet@goanet.org wrote: I am a Goan born and brought up in Mumbai. Understand Konkani but don't know how to read and speak fluently. Can you suggest some resources or books/CDs Anna Dear Anna, Contact Fr. Pratap Naik of TSKK, Goa at [EMAIL PROTECTED] He can give you lots of materials or books that you are looking for. Complete contact details of TSKK are as below Thomas Stephens Konknni Kendr (TSKK) B.B. Borkar Road, Alto Porvorim Goa 403521, India Tel.: 91 (832) 2415857/2415864 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Dev Borem Korum, Ancy Ancy Salvadore D'Souza, Paladka Url: http://www.konkanifoundation.com/ancy Photographs: http://ancy.fotopic.net/list_collections.php
[Goanet] How dangerous is to do Ctrl+C to Copy
Problem: We do copy various data by 'ctrl+c' for pasting elsewhere. This copied data is stored in clipboard and is accessible from the net by a combination of _JavaScript's and ASP. Just try this: 1) Copy any text by 'ctrl+c' 2) Click the Link: http://www.friendlycanadian.com/applications/clipboard.htm 3) You will see the text you copied on the Screen which was accessed by this web page. Do not keep sensitive data (like Passwords, Credit card numbers, PIN,etc.) in the clipboard while surfing the web. It is extremely easy to extract the text stored in the clipboard to steal your sensitive information. Remedy: 1. Open Internet Explorer 2. Go to Tools-Internet Options 3. Click Security Tab 4. Click Custom Level 5. Click on Scripting 5. Click Disable Radio Button in Allow Paste Operations via script option. Courtesy: Joseph Sequiera in MangaloreanCatholics group Ancy Salvadore D'Souza, Paladka Url: http://www.konkanifoundation.com/ancy/ Photographs: http://ancy.fotopic.net/list_collections.php
Re: [Goanet] Konkani and Modi script
This is what Fr. Pratap Naik, Director of TSKK has to say about modi script for Konkanni. Konkani was written in Hale Kannada script in 17th century. We have one manuscript written called Flos Sanctorum by Franciscan Missionary Sam Anna in 1607. The original is in Public library in Paris. The xerox copy of this MS is in Goa University. Modi was used in Goa to write Marathi documents. Pratap Naik, S.J. TSKK _ Photographs: http://ancy.fotopic.net/list_collections.php
[Goanet] Roman Lipi Parishad (RLP) for Marathi was formed in Mumbai in 1984 !!!
Roman Lipi Parishad 1. Roman Lipi Parishad (RLP) was formed in Mumbai (Bombay), India at a public meeting on 26 January 1984 It was registered as a cultural society no. 349/84/GBBSD dated 1 June 1984 and Public Trust F-9594 Bombay dated 19 July 1984. It held 4 Roman Lipi Sammelans in Mumbai in 1984, 1986, 1988, 1991. Sanskrit words Lipi ( = script) Parishad ( = association) Sammelan ( = gathering) are used in several Indian languages. English language was used for most records and publications. 2. Objects (Mission) of the Parishad were as follows. a. To popularise Roman script, as an optional script, for Indian languages. b. To standardize spellings of words and names in various languages. c. To study and publicize benefits of Romanization. d. To conduct any activity, concerning all scripts, particularly Roman script. For more details and for the complete article please click http://www.mngogate.com/e04.htm Dev B^re~ K^ru~ Ancy Ancy Salvadore D'Souza, Paladka http://www.konkanifoundation.com/ancy http://ancy.fotopic.net/list_collections.php
Re: [Goanet] Fw: Roman script for marathi movement is on?
Tremendous work is done in using Roman Script for Marathi. Please find all the info and articles at http://www.mngogate.com Dev Borem Korum, Ancy url: http://www.konkanifoundaiton.com/ancy/ Photographs: http://ancy.fotopic.net/list_collections.php On 8/31/05, Jen Lewis [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dear Carmo, Please below a forwarded email from a yahoo group for Indian diaspora in UK. It seem they have already started a movement for roman script for marathi. Do we dare unite in our stand for roman script for both languages and maybe more? Warm regards, Jen
[Goanet] Dolphy Cascia, Walter Lasrado, Ancy Paladka Selected for 2005 Literary Awards
Dolphy Cascia, Walter Lasrado, Ancy Paladka Selected for 2005 Literary Awards Mumbai, Aug 30: Konkani Sabha, Mulund (Regd) on Tuesday announced its literary awards for 2005. Dolphy Cascia has been selected for his excellence in publication, Walter Lasrado for his thoughtful editorials and Ancy Paladka for his children's literature. The award ceremony will be held on September 10 at 7.45 pm in St Pius X High School hall, Mulund. A cultural programme is also planned on this occasion. A musical Nite by Wilfred Fernandes and troupe and a Konkani play Daktto Padryab by the members of the association will be the highlights. Talented children'also will be selected and honoured during this programme. Dolphy Cascia is a Konkani novelist, producer, director, actor of Konkani theatre, journalist, editor and a publisher has published 108 Konkani books under his Punov publication. He has been also the editor of Mithr Konkani Monthly, Kurov Konkani Monthly and Jhelo Konkani Monthly magazines. He has written 38 novels, 22 plays, 10 Tulu plays, one in Kannada, more than 300 short stories, poetry and several articles on various subjects. He has won Karnataka Konkani Akademy, Konknni Kutam, Konkani Natak Sabha Man of the year award and several other awards and honours. He was also a Sahitya Academy advisory board member for four years. Walter Lasrado, who is known for his editorials, is a novelist, story writer and a translator. He has made significant contribution since the time of Poinnari till now. Though simple in nature, his writings are very effective. Ancy Paladka started his literary career 23 years back as a Konkani poet. Later he switched on to Konkani children's literature. He has not only worked extensively in various fields of children's literature but formed children's groups for the development of Konkani. He has bagged Karnataka Konkani Akademy and Dr. T. M. A. Pai awards. He has written more than 300 poems, 800 children's songs, 30 short stories, 40 children's stories, 3 plays and several investigative and research articles. Courtesy: DaijiWorld.com
Re: [Goanet] Roman script Konkani... in new form Congratulations on
Dear Bab Jerry, Thanks for your message. If you think of Roman Konkani only for current Goan elders who use it then whatever writing method followed is fine and very good. Also it is not at all problem for me as I have mastered reading and writing in current Roman script. The current Roman script has lots of influence of writing Portuguese. In olden days the Portuguese influence was more in Goan and thus the current Roman script went fine with every Goan with the right pronunciation. But the situation is changed now. The Portuguese influence is replaced by English language influence. Also the English influence is universal in all the regions of Konkani. If you want to keep Roman script Konkani exclusively for Goan Catholics you could go with the current writing method itself without agreeing for any other changes. But if you want to give it an universal acceptance then may be it would be better if you keep yourself open for a very little changes. I know that any change in human life is very difficult to accept at the beginning. You said you are writing Gai and not Gay. I am aware of that. There is no change in pronunciation in both the words. But if you dictate the word Gai to a group of people who do not know to write Konkani in current Roman script and see the result then you will find that all of them will write it as Gay. This is because of the influence of English. Similarly consider the words Dor Mhoineachi Rotti You are used to read and write in Roman script. Hence you will not have any problem in pronouncing both these words. But consider the people who do not have the practice of reading or writing of current Roman script. They will find it difficult to do the exact pronunciation. They will pronounce it as Dor Mhoyneyachi Rotti. Here Dor becomes the rope of the banana tree. Also the first three letters Moy they pronounce as the word Moy (i.e. the Cashew Nut) Consider if you write these words as D^r Mh^ynyachi Rotti then they can make exact pronunciation without any difficulties. (Note that here the letter ^ may look bit odd over here in emails but while printing or while writing it is printed or written as inverted V thus it makes the pronunciation very simple and easy. Please check out http://www.konkanifoundation.com/konknni.gif) Similarly if we write SAM ZUZE the people who are not aware of Roman script will pronounce SAM as they pronounce as KAM (work). Instead if we use the nasal vowelas suggested by TSKK and write it as Sa~ Zuze then the pronunciation is made much easier (I am considering the people who are not used to current Roman script reading). In December 2004 there was a World Canara Catholic Konkani Convention was held at Mangalore for all the Catholic Konkani speakers of the origin of Karnataka and Kerala. About 20,000 Catholic Konkani people gathered for this convention. During this time a resolution was passed to learn Roman script for Konkani along with the Kannada script that they use for writing Konkani. In support of this the Karntaka Konkani Writers Forum had organised training programme in writing Konkani in association of TSKK. Mangalorean found it very easy and simple the new Roman script taught by TSKK. In the similar lines recently we had organised training seminars in writing Konkani in Roman script specially for the Mangaloreans of Mumbai with the collaboration of TSKK. We had these sessions at 10 places namely 1.Vasai 2.Malvani 3.Andheri 4.Jerimari 5.Malad 6.Vidyavihar 7.Ghatkoper 8.Mira Road 9.Vakola 10.Dombivili. All the photographs of these training seminars at 10 locations are available at http://ancy.fotopic.net/list_collections.php During these training seminars we found that the people who never read any text of Roman script Konkani could read any text given to them very fluently with the exact pronunciation. But when we gave them the current Roman script text they had to struggle to read them. In fact TSKK has retained all the good things in the current Roman script. But suggested only three changes. 1. Introduction of Inverted V for the Short 'A' sound. (this could be also used as ^ during emails and sms) 2. Introduction of the letter y 3. Introduction of letter ~ for the nasal sound. Just with these only three changes the result is really amazing. Also it keeps the mouth shut of the people who criticise that Konkani can not be written as it is pronounced in Roman script. Dev Borem Korum, Ancy D'Souza Paladka, Mumbai http://www.konkanifoundation.com/ancy/
Re: [Goanet] Roman script Konkani... in new form Congratulations on 11th Anniversary
The current Roman script writing is excellent except for few loop holes. The first and foremost one is the letter short A. This sound is pecular for Konkani language. Current Roman script uses the letter 'O' for this sound. Thus I have noticed most of the Goans with whom I have interacted that they do not pronounce the actual Konkani short 'A' sound. They replace it with 'O' sound. Because of this see how the meaning changes. Gay ch^rta (cow grases) is pronounced by Goans as GAY CHORTA (cow steals) Sa~ Zuze M^riyecho p^ti is pronounced by Goans as Sa~ Zuze Moriyecho poti (Here Mori will mean as bathroom and poti will mean as the small bag inserted at the waiste by the old lady) Kam k^r is pronounced by Goans as Kam Kor (Here Kor will mean as Anjya~cho Kor) Hundreds of similar example can be given. Thus TSKK suggested new letter ^ or (Inverted V while printing or writing in hand) for the short 'A' sound. In fact inverted V is used for the same sound in linguistics too. __ Second change TSKK Roman script is the letter ~ for the nasel sound. In current Roman script the letters m and n are used for this and also for the sounds of m and n. Thus it is confusing many a times and some of the Konkani words with nasel sounds are very difficult to write. Thus TSKK has made this task very simple by introducing the letter ~. In fact this letter too is used in linguistics for nasel sound __ The third change TSKK Roman script is the use of letter 'Y'. In current Roman script some this letter is represented by ia, ea, oi etc in many combinations. Just by introducing the letter Y all these peculiar combinations are made simple. TSKK has kept all other usage in the current Roman script. When others were teasing that Konkani can not be written accurately in Roman script TSKK has showed that more than 90% accuracy can be achieved by make these only three changes in current Roman script. The accuracy in other scirpts like Devnagiri, Kannada etc are less than 70% Seeing this, Mangaloreans too have not come forward to use Roman script as the new method introduced by TSKK has become very very simple. Dev Borem Korum, Ancy ___ Ancy Salvadore D'Souza, Paladka Url: http://www.konkanifoundation.com/ancy Photographs: http://ancy.fotopic.net/list_collections.php On 8/27/05, English Books Al-Ahsa S/R [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: *** Hello Goanetters I do second Mr Gadgil's opinion. So is it back to school for all those who will have to pick up on this new script? Do we need to learn new script for learning our Konkani? What is wrong with the present roman script? Countless writers wrote books and many Konkani lovers read them, namely, Late Reginaldo Fernandes, Jose Inacio, and our very own James Hadley Boniventure D'Pietro and many others. Anvem tor zaiteoch romansi vachleat, ani log azun passun vachtat lek amche roman konkani baxen, zoxem Vavradeancho Ixtt, Gulab, Dor moineachi Rotti, ani er jem Konkani lekin boroun eta tem, ani soglim bore baxen vachtat. Igorjen passun povitr korar jem roman baxen boroilolem assa tem lahn lahn burgim vachtat, jim soddeak devanagri Konkani shinktat, tor amkam ani novi lek kiteak zai? Please don't make a joke of our demand for Konkani in Roman script. Congratulations on the 11th anniversary of Goanet. Kalzan san Dev Borem Korum muntam sogleank je kalji gheun Goanettak aplo tenko ditat, toxench sogleam boroinarank je urben goanettak boroitat ani amkam sogleank part gheupak seoeg ditat. Thanks to all those who are active volunteers of Goanet, and all writers who used to write and have fantastic arguments on goanet, many of who, have gone missing for the last many days. Thanks for keeping Goanet alive for so many years and pray it will spread all over and bring all Goans as its members and it leaves to complete a century. Special thanks to Frederick Noronha (Goa, India), Viviana Coelho (San Francisco, CA, USA), Bosco D'Mello (Toronto, Canada), Daisy Rodrigues (CA, USA), Michelle D'Souza (Boston, MA, USA), Christina Pinto (Australia), Vincente Fernandes (Goa, India), Godfrey Gonsalves, and ofcourse to the creator of Goanet Herman Carneiro. Special thanks to all who have been writing in Konkani like Domnic Fernandes, Eddie Verdes, Lino Dourado, Cypriano, ani er sogleank je vavurtat amchi Konkani jivi dovorpak. Also special Thanks to our very own sports columinst, Eustaquio Santimano, who has been covering spots events for all Goanetters. God Bless you all Cheers Jerry Fernandes From: Vidyadhar Gadgil [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [Goanet] Re: Roman script Konkani... in new form To: Goanet mails goanet@goanet.org This new Roman script Konkani is bizarre. It really appears like shooting oneself in the foot. Mere phonetics should not drive one to such absurdities; after all, we read and write English accurately enough in Roman script, even
Re: [Goanet] NOW -JOIN ROMAN SCRIPT MOVEMENT (konkani)
Dear Members of RSM, We from Konkani Sahitya Kala Foundation (Regd), Mumbai and Maharashtra Konkan Association (Regd), Mumbai Extend our full support for RSM. We have already started acting to teach Roman script for the Mangalorean children of Mumbai. Dev Borem Korum, Ancy Paladka Ancy Salvadore D'Souza, Paladka Url: http://www.konkanifoundation.com/ancy/ Photographs: http://ancy.fotopic.net/list_collections.php
Re: [Goanet] Re: Roman script Konkani... in new form
Dear Eugene, TSKK just by introducing two symbols namely ^ (or inverted V) and ~ could achieve more than 90% accuracy in writing Konkani as it is pronounced. Accuracy in Devnagiri or other scripts are less than 70%. As per the new method Goem will be written as Goye~ and Goim will be written as Go~y Goiam will be written as Go~ya~ Goimkar will be written as Go~ykar Note that ~ is used for the nasal sound which is also the symbol in linguistics. This symbol is awailable as the first key below the escape key. ^ (or inverted V) Other symbols introduced by TSKK is for the vowel short A which is represented by 'o' in current roman script. This symbol is awailable at the seventh position after the symbol ~ which is also used for the number 6. Please click here to check out how this character is represented while printing by clicking the link http://www.konkanifoundation.com/konknni.gif Dev Borem Korum, Ancy Ancy Salvadore D'Souza, Paladka Url: http://www.konkanifoundation.com/ancy Photographs: http://ancy.fotopic.net/list_collections.php On 8/25/05, Eugene Correia [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Since the Dalgado Konkani Academy hasn't said anything regarding the new Roman Konkani script, it's fair to assure the body has accepted the script. Like Fred, I too am totally taken by surprise by TSKK's about turn or rather a change in direction, from first pushing from a devnagiri script to now promoting the new Roman Konkani script. Even the late Prof. Lourdino Rodrigues advocated devnagiri script, and the TSKK published his work in that script. I am not sure if the learned professor's full dictonary has been published. TSKK's earlier thrust for devnagiri was probably because the devnagiri script captured the phonetics well. If the same effect is available through the two added symbols to the Roman script it may be wise to follow this script. Will Goem be written as Goƒhy? (I tried to put the symbol over the letter o, but can't in plain text. I copied from Microsoft World, but the result is what I got above). Would this new script make Shenoi Goembab turn in his grave? Or, could his book, The Triumph of Konkani, renamed as The Crimp of Konkani? Eugene Start your day with Yahoo! - make it your home page http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs --
Re: Re: [Goanet] Konkani Day celebration at Meera Road, Mumbai
Dear Colaco, We Mangaloreans use both the words Dis and Diwas. But Dis may be better than the word Diwas. Dev Borem Korum, Ancy Ancy Salvadore D'Souza, Paladka Url: http://www.konkanifoundation.com/ancy Photographs: http://ancy.fotopic.net/list_collections.php
Re: [Goanet] Roman script Konkani... in new form
Dear Fred, TSKK has done a good job by modifying Roman script of Konkani as it is easy to write and to pronounce. With the modifications now even Mangaloreans too have come forward use Roman script for Konkani. Dev Borem Korum, Ancy ___ Ancy Salvadore D'Souza, Paladka Url: http://www.konkanifoundation.com/ancy Photographs: http://ancy.fotopic.net/list_collections.php
[Goanet] Konkani Day celebration at Meera Road, Mumbai
Konkani Day celebration at Meera Road, Mumbai Kutam Konkani Weeky, the largest selling Konkani Weekly of Mumbai with association of Konkani Welfare Association Meera Road celebrated Konkani Diwas (Konkani Day) on 21st August 2005 in memory of inclusion of Konkani language in the eighth scedule in the year 1992. Thousands of Konkani lovers proudly celebrated this event with zest and zeal. Konkani is a very rich language. We need to be proud of our mother tongue. We should speak Konkani in our house and in our surroundings and also teach it to our children. We also need to read Konkani magazines and periodicals by subscribing them. said Rev. Fr. Rudolf D'Souza, Parish Priest of St. Josephs Church, Meera Road. Sr. Sherina inaugurated the Kutam Meera Road special issue and said Kutam Weekly is a very informative magazine for the Konkani families. As the editors strive for the excellency in bringing out each and every issue there is no surprise that most of the Konkani families read this magazine and has attained number one position in Mumbai and Abroad. Kutam Editor Mr. Henry D'Paula thanked Konkani people for gathering in very large numbers and also for subscribing to the weekly in very large numbers. The subscription line for the Kutam weekly that started in the begining of the programme did not end even when the programme got over. The programme started with the prayer dance of Miss Karen Barboza which followed by various dance by St. Josephs School children that spelled the grateness of Konkani language. There were also number of skits and a Konkani Drama Kazarachi Dotorn by Konkani welfare Association members. Sebastian D'Souza, David D'Silva, Robert Noronha, Sr. Sherina , Fr. Rudolf V. D'Souza , Henry D'Paula , Joy Paladka , John Crasta, Gilbert Babptist, Maurice Pinto and Calist Cardoza were present at the dias. Mr. Gilbert Baptist (Induastrialist), Fr. Boniface (Asst. Parish Priest), Fr. Elias (Asst. Parish Priest), Mr. V. D'Silva (Konkani writer), Francis Aranzo (Vice President) and Ancy Paladka (Konkani Poet) spoke on the importance of Konkani. Mr. Cyril Castelino compared the stage function. Secretary Mr. Joy Paladka compared the whole programme and gave vote of thanks. Complete photo album of the programme is awailable at http://ancy.fotopic.net/c661591.html For all other photo albums of Mumbai activities please click http://ancy.fotopic.net/list_collections.php Report By: Ancy Salvadore D'Souza, Paladka http://www.konkanifoundation.com/ancy/
[Goanet]Branded PC FOR RS.9790/-
According to the advertisement appeared in Times of India, Mumbai Mirror and other dailies in Mumbai Xenitis is giving new branded pc for the price of Rs. 9790/- (Rupees Nine Thousand Seven Hundred and Ninety) only. They have named this pc as Amchi PC. The Configurations of this new pc are as below: Intel Celeron 2.4 GHZ 845 Intel Chipset Motherboard 128 MB DDR RAM 40 GB HDD 52x CD-ROM 1.44 MB FDD 15 Color Monitor Keyboard Mouse Integrated Audio Red hat Enterprise Linux Also the below are FREE 1. Installation 2. Delivery 3. Sales Service for ONE year For more details please check out http://www.xenitisgroup.com Dev Borem Korum, Ancy Salvadore D'Souza, Paladka On 8/4/05, celes fernandes [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dear Sir, Could I get the details and source about the New P.C. that is available for Rs.10,000/- I would be grateful for the information Regrds C.Fernandes
[Goanet]Mumbai under water pictures of 31st July afternoon
Hello friends, Please find some of the pictures of the game play of rains in Mumbai. These pictures are taken from Dadar, Parel, Kurla, Ghatkoper and Vikroli Please click the link below for the pictures http://ancy.fotopic.net/c635344.html Dev Borem Korum, Ancy S. D'Souza Paladka (Salu Soz)
[Goanet]Facts related to Konkani script
Facts related to Konkani script Thomas Stephens Konknni Kendr (TSKK) as an institution devoted to linguistic research into the Konkani language would like to draw the attention of Konkanis to a few important points regarding language and script, in the context of a controversy being raised by certain individuals to create confusion about the issue. 1. Central Hindi Directorate of Govt. of India brought out an official book, written by eminent linguistic scholars like Dr Suniti Kumar Chatterji, titled 'Devanagari - Development, amplification and standardization' They give the gist of language, alphabet and script, which we too emphasize and propose to you for serious consideration: * Language is something that is intrinsic to personality. * Alphabet has a certain relation to language and some alphabets express different sounds more successfully than others. * Scripts are an abstraction thrice removed from direct experience. * Any alphabet can be written in any script and therefore it follows that any language can be written in any script, provided the alphabet has the necessary sounds. If it has not, such sounds may be added and visual symbols invented or adopted to represent them. * The only basis on which to prefer a script should therefore be clarity, legibility and capacity for easy manual and mechanical manipulation. 2. Though Devanagari is best suited to represent the sounds of Sanskrit, in ancient times Sanskrit used Brahmi script, and then the descendants of Brahmi, viz. Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam and Devanagari. Devanagari cannot show a number of sounds proper to Konkani, and its use is not as scientific as in Sanskrit because of inconsistent spelling. Devanagari cannot be the natural script for Konkani because it was not evolved for Konkani. 3. Konkani has used Roman script right from 16th century. Instances of use of Kannada script from 17th century in Goa, and in Karnataka Kannada script has been used for Konkani for over a hundred years. Devanagari script has been used only from the beginning of the last century in Goa, and very few use it elsewhere to write Konkani. 4. The resolution passed by the Sahitya Akademi recognizing Konkani as an independent modern literary language of India at the meeting of the General Council of the Sahitya Akademi held on 26 February 1976 is as follows: As Konkani fulfils the criteria formulated by the Akademi for recognition of a language, it is recognized as an independent modern literary language of India. With regard to programmes in Konkani like the annual award, publications, constitution and meetings of the Advisory Board, etc., involving expenditure, Sahitya Akademi should request the Government of India to provide the necessary extra funds. Such programmes and other activities should be undertaken only when extra funds are available. Here there is no mention of Devanagari script whatever. That was later on hoisted on Konkani by false propaganda. 5. The Constitution (seventy-first amendment) Act, 20th August,1992, does not mention the script of Konkani: There have been demands for inclusion of certain languages in the Eighth Schedule to the Constitution. It is proposed to include Konkani, Manipuri and Nepali languages in the Eighth Schedule to the Constitution. The amendment reads: (a) existing entry 7 shall be numbered as entry 8, and before entry 8 as so re-numbered, the entry 7. Konkani. shall be inserted; It is true, however, that only the Goa state when declaring its state language has mentioned Konkani in Devanagari. 6. The Constitution of India in defining Cultural and Educational Rights, has ensured the liberty of choice of script: 29. Protection of interests of minorities. - (1) Any section of the citizens residing in the territory of India or any part thereof having a distinct language, script or culture of its own shall have the right to conserve the same. In view of the above six points we sincerely believe that language is primarily important. The importance of the script comes only at the written level. Therefore it occupies the secondary importance. Nobody can impose a single script on the entire society. Society has the right to decide script or scripts for their language. Common script should be evolved with consensus and dialogue and not by a priori decisions. By Thomas Stephens Konkani Kendr, Goa
[Goanet]Photo Collections
For all the photo collection by me regarding Konkani activities please click the link http://ancy.fotopic.net/list_collections.php Dev Borem Korum, Ancy Ancy Salvadore D'Souza, Paladka E2-139 Diwan Apt III, Vasai Road East, Thane Dist - 401 210, Maharashtra, INDIA Tel: 0250-2390225 / 95250-2390225 Cell : 9422 4922 41 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Url: http://www.konkanifoundation.com/ancy/
[Goanet]Konkan Railway Monsoon scenes photographs
Catchy 168 Monsoon scenes of Konkan Railway Please click the link http://ancy.fotopic.net/c633178.html For all other Konkani related photo collections please click http://ancy.fotopic.net/list_collections.php Dev Borem Korum, Ancy S. D'Souza Paladka (Salu Soz) ___ E2-139 Diwan Apt III, Vasai Road East, Thane Dist - 401 210, Maharashtra, INDIA Tel: 0250-2390225 / 95250-2390225 Cell : 9422 4922 41 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Url: http://www.konkanifoundation.com/ancy/
[Goanet]Rain havocs in Vasai - Pictures of 27th July 2005
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[Goanet]Language Bill is taking Catholics for a jolly ride in Goa, says researcher
Language Bill is taking Catholics for a jolly ride, says researcher By Bosco de Sousa Eremita PANJIM: A Jesuit researcher has warned that the Language Bill of Goa has been detrimental to the Catholic community, with the Catholics sacrificing the Roman script for Konkani's sake but the Hindu community benefiting, with the Language Bill giving a deemed official status to Marathi. Granting even to include the name Marathi in the Language Bill was the biggest blunder in the history of Konkani language, said Dr Pratap Naik Director of Thomas Stephens Konknni Kendr (TSKK), Porvorim. TSKK is a Konkani research institute run by the Goa Jesuits, which has been doing yeoman service since 1986 for the development of Konkani. It gives annual award Antonio Pereira Konknni Puroskar to Konkanis who have rendered valuable service to Konkani language, literature and culture. Lately it has started granting scholarships to B.A. and M.A. students who offer Konkani as the major subject. For the majority of Hindu community, Konkani in Devanagari script (which is highly Marathicized or Sanskritized) or Marathi does not make any difference. They are fully reconciled to that. Because though Goan Hindus speak Konkani most of them prefer to read Marathi and not Konkani. In Goa for the vast majority of Hindus the language controversy is related not to Konkani and Marathi but to their cast's rivalry. Hence to a great extent it is a cast controversy. Konkani Hindu Brahmin leaders of Konknni Porjecho Avaz (KPA) knew this and they exploited this situation. Else, why did they not oppose the Language Bill when Marathi was given an undue and unwarranted place in it? They did not want the official status for Roman script and they opposed it tooth and nail, because they were aware that should the 15 year transfer period from Roman to Devanagari, as demanded by Catholic leaders, was agreed by the government, the Hindu community would be nowhere because majority of rural Catholics were well versed in Konkani written in Roman script. In 1975 The Sahitya Akademi, New Delhi recognized Konkani as an independent literary language. When the recognition was given there was no mention of official script for Konkani. Later the above mentioned leaders through their manipulative qualities managed to convince the executive council of Sahitya Akademi, that Konkani books written in Devanagari script alone must be considered while giving the annual award! Jobs are hogged by Hindu community because under the Bill, Marathi has a place. The only way to cut the roots of Catholics was by making Devanagari script the official script for Konkani. If the Roman script was allowed, Catholics would have achieved the upper hand, he explained. Though he refused to comment on the recruitment of government employees in recent months, especially in the wake of saffronization culture in the police force, a data of the recruitment is likely to throw up several shocks for the minority community, feel detractors. Dr Naik reiterated that the enactment of the official Language Bill in 1987 has paved the way for economic marginalization of the Catholic community. It is a well-planned and calculated strategy by some of the KPA members and their supporters. He said, that though the Bill was passed in 1987, the motives of the elite Hindu community at that time is gradually becoming evident today, specially under the BJP (Bhratiya Janata Party) rule in the state. He said, the Konkani Brahmins had foisted a leader from non-Brahmin Hindu community as the leader of the Konkani movement, but the Brahmins true to their nature managed to achieve their goals by exploiting the naive Catholics and non-Brahmin Hindus. Throughout the history of Konkani, this Hindu elite community which is less than 5 per cent of Goa's population and their cronies have manipulated, suppressed and oppressed other communities in their game to occupy important positions in Konkani public institutions, to grab national and state awards, to obtain government funds (Central and State) and other schemes, to impose their own dialect which is highly Marathicized or Sanskritized as the pure Konkani!! They have managed totally to brain wash the common Konkanis and make them voiceless. Elite Konkani Hindu leaders wanted others as their admirers, followers and never as their leaders or equals!! While enjoying the major share of their booty they silenced their cronies by throwing them breadcrumbs. I am not going to elaborate here their sins of commissions and omissions. Those who are interested in this topic must read Mr Ramnath G. Naik's latest Marathi book 'Goveachea Bhashavadamagil Karasthan' (The conspiracy behind Goa's language controversy). Those who are interested in language politics of Goa must read this interesting book. I hope that somebody will translate and publish this book in the near future for the benefit of those who do not know Marathi. Upper caste Konkani leaders have caste loyalty
[Goanet]Ground is being prepared for the legal battle for Konkani script says Akademy President.
In response to the barrage of anti-propaganda unleashed through the 'Konkani Minorities' Institutions' Association', ' 'Akhil Bharath Konkani Parishad', and so called one man organisation 'Konkani Bhasha prachar Sabha' the Karnataka Konkani Sahitya Academy President Mr. Eric Ozario has issued a detailed press statement. The Academy has also reiterated that, if this group does not succeed in their evil designs, then Konkani will be introduced as a third language option, from 6th std. onwards, in schools in Karnataka, from the next curriculum itself. If they do, God forbid, Konkani is doomed, says the statement. The main points of the press statement are as below. (1) Konkanis live on the west coast of India, mainly in 4 states, namely - Maharastra, Goa, Karnataka and Kerela. Of these, the highest number of Konkanis live in Karnataka, around 25 lakhs, more than double the number living in Goa, and more than half of the entire Konkani population. (2) Konkani has no script of its own, and it is being written in 5 scripts - Kannada, Devnagari, Roman, Arabic and Malayalam. (3) The highest amount of literature is being produced and read in the Kannada lipi. Goa is divided between 2 lipis - Devnagari and Roman, while in Karnataka no literature, worth the mention, in other than the Kannada lipi, exists or is read. Also, the Kannada lipi literature has a rich heritage of more than 125 years in Karnataka, of good quality and considerable quantity. (4) It is not true to say that the Devnagari lipi is the 'natural' lipi for Konkani. Devnagari was not evolved for Konkani. How can a lipi used by so many languages, be the natural lipi of Konkani? (5) It is not true to say that the Kendra Sahitya Academy has recognized only the Devnagari lipi.It is not for the Akademi to recognize any lipi. It only recognizes languages. What is true is that, the Devnagari lobby which has usurped all places (reserved for Konkani)in the General Council, the Executive Board and the Advisory Board of the Akademi, has made it a practice to award Awards only to literature written in Devnagari lipi and now, this practice is being projected as the policy of the Akademi. May it be known that the Kannada and Roman lipi practitioners are preparing ground for a legal battle against this gross injustice. (6) When Konkani was included in the 8th schedule of the Indian Constitution, no mention of any lipi as its official lipi was made - and rightly so, because the Constitution of India recognizes the right of every lipi and boli to exist and be preserved.The Constitution of India in defining Cultural and Educational Rights, has ensured the liberty of choice of script: 29. Protection of interests of minorities. - (1) Any section of the citizens residing in the territory of India or any part thereof having a distinct language, script or culture of its own shall have the right to conserve the same. (7) We in the Konkani movement always believed in the concept of 'Unity in Diversity'. Unity of Konkanis can not be achieved by imposing any one lipi or boli on all others. Only by accepting regional/local pluralisms is unity possible. The attempt from any quarter to impose the Devnagari lipi on the Konkani people of Karnataka is not acceptable and deserves condemnation. (8) Teaching a child a language is not a technical or a politico/ideological issue, but a practical one. In the selection of the lipi, care must be taken to see that enough literature in the regional/local variety is available to the child in that particular lipi. If one accepts this norm, then in Karnataka it will be a crime to teach Konkani in schools in any lipi other than Kannada. (9) Children in Karnataka learn Kannada as the first or second language, at the primary level and therefore are well-versed with the Kannada lipi by the time the third language is taught. And as Hindi and Sanskrit are the other options, along with Konkani; to teach Konkani in Devnagari lipi, the child would have to be taught the lipi first and then the language. This is not only impractical but also a burden on the child. Hence Devnagari is ruled out on this single count. (10) A bogus argument that is making the rounds is that Kerela has accepted the Devnagari lipi and so should Karnataka.The truth is that Konkani literature, in anylipi, including Devnagari, is conspicuous by its absence in Kerela. The tragedy of the Konkani movement in Kerela is that - only fancy name boards remain, no organizations; only ageing leaders survive, no followers;only Konkanis exist, no Konkani. Karnataka does not, most certainly, wish to follow in Kerela's footsteps. (11) We suspect that the protagonists of Devnagari in Karnataka, have a hidden agenda and their only intention is to sabotage the introduction of Konkani, in Karnataka schools. We say this for the following reasons: (a) They and the section they belong to, hardly read and write Konkani, by and large. And what little literature they produce, is all
[Goanet]Why No Konkani
Why No Konkani Rajesh Haldankar, Shiroda. It seems that the State Bank of India (SBI) has forgotten to know that the official language of Goa is Konkani although Marathi when used for official purposes does not harm the Goans. But what if Kannada is made as the language as can be seen at the SBI ATM at Ponda where the option of languages given in this ATM machine is English, Hindi and Kannada. This is a insult to the Goans as till today we have been forced to learn Marathi as a third language and on no cost we will think of learning Kannada if it is imposed by the Government as it is seen that a lot number of migrants have made Goa as their place of living. Since recently the advertisement of the popular briefs Rupa Frontline is been given a new look by introducing Sanjay Dutt in the advertisement wherein the word Frontline is written in Kannada as can be seen in Goa, prior to this their was a tea called Turya where its advertisement posters were pasted in Kannada with the word Turya Chaha written in Kannada. It looks like the outsiders who make these advertisements still do not know the official language of Goa is Konkani and not Kannada. Why No Konkani: Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Thu, 2005-07-21 11:44. This is what happens when we let outsiders take our place. We Goans are known for our welcoming nature not suspecting anyone to step over us. It will not come as a suprise if the SETTLED OUTSIDERS of Goa start demanding their rights to have KANNADA as the official language for Goa just has been the case for MARATHI. WAKE UP GOANS - SAVE GOA, SAVE KONKANI. This information is taken from oheraldo.in website http://oheraldo.in/node/1961
[Goanet]Dalit Christians must get Scheduled Caste rights says the Tribunal
. Protection of the Law and many privileges that are available to Dalits of Hindu, Sikh and Buddhist faith are denied to their brothers and sisters who have adopted Christian or other faiths. The Public Hearings, organised by the Movement set up jointly by the All India catholic Union, the All India Christian Council and Voice of Dalit International, were fully backed by Catholic and Protstant Church leaders. Present were Catholic Bishops Conference of India executive secretary for Dalit affairs Fr Philomen Raj and former secretary Fr Lourduswamy. Messages of solidarity and support have been received from Bishop Percy Fernandez, Secretary General, Catholic Bishops Conference of India, Bishop Dr Jeypaul David, President, national Council of Churches in India, Dr Joseph D Souza, President, All India Christian Council, and many Indian and International Human Rights organizations. The report of the Tribunal will be sent to the President of India, the Chief Justice of India and Judges of the Supreme Court of India, the National Integration Council, the Speaker of the Lok Sabha and to the Prime Minister, State Chief Ministers and leaders of National and State political parties, apart from the National Human Rights Commission, the National Commission for Minorities and the National Commissions for SC and ST, Women an Children respectively. Madurai was chosen for the First Public Hearing as Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Pondicherry and Karnataka contain over 70 per cent of the entire Dalit Christian population with Maharashtra, Punjab, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh containing the rest. Of India's approximately 2.5 Crore (25 million) Christians, estimates are that over 60 per cent are converts from the former untouchable or Dalit castes. The struggle of the Dalits was also born in South India where under casteist influence even the Christian Church and other religions at one time fell prey to the practice of discrimination and ostracisation of people converts from the untouchable castes even after untouchability was outlawed. The People's tribunal heard that even some cemeteries once had separate areas for the burial of Dalit dead and the dead of families who converted from the upper castes. Remnants and reminders of such practices remain. The Church long ago renounced casteism. But as Mahatma Gandhi famously noted in his magazine Harijan, the social evil of casteism crosses the boundaries of religion. Although several States now give Backward Class or Most backward class status to coverts from certain castes, this does not meet the aspirations of the people seeking dignity and equality. In their formal deposition before the tribunal, the organizers, AICU, AICC and VODI said the Founding Fathers of the Constitution of India and the Freedom struggle leaders had NOT discriminated against Dalit Christians. The Constitution when first signed by the late Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru and others, had affirmative action programmer for ALL Dalits suffering a 3,000-year history of debasement and caste tyranny. It was under the influence of a few casteist elements that Presidential Order of 1950 restricted the privileges only to Dalit Hindus. This effectively denied freedom of faith to all Dalits and kept out a large section of Dalits from the protection of the Constitutional guarantees of basic human rights. Buddhists and Sikhs from Dalit origin wage bitter battles before the Constitution was amended twice to restore them the rights that were given to Dalits of Hindu faith. The fifty-year old struggle of the Dalit Christians has so far been stalled by vested interests despite a former Congress government moving a Bill in Parliament to correct the injustice. The Bill could not be discussed because the Lok Sabha was dissolved. The presentation before Justices Sawant and Sona Khan emphasized that the struggle was not for mere reservation in jobs and educational institutions in the public sector. This is important. More important is Human dignity and protection of law as equal citizens of India. Dalit Christians cannot fully participate even in the Panchayat Raj and grass roots democracy structures from reserved constituencies even if they are the major group in the village or constituency. There are other areas of discrimination also, including economic disempowerment. The participants in the Public hearings will narrated their life experiences. The Movement will present documentary ad historic evidence before the Judges of the Public Hearing. Forwarded By: Ancy S. D'Souza Paladka
