[Goanet] Konkani Kovita: MIRGH - by Mariano Lucas Deniz
* G * O * A * N * E * T C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * Enjoy your holiday in Goa. Stay at THE GARCA BRANCA from November to May There is no better, value for money, guest house. Confirm your bookings early or miss-out Visit http://www.garcabranca.com for details/booking/confirmation. --- KONKANI KOVITA: MIRGH MIRGH Khor taplolem dhortorer Kitleach divsanim podlo pavss Podon hor rong birongi fulzaddancher Mhugn zaun dhortoren sodlo jinne svass. Aiz kitleach divsanim nillem molob Ut'uteanim zalem sarkem abhall Vaream netan marun ubhall Suriar ailim kalleam kupam mall. Sogleam vattanim podli doddok Udkam tembe podon ful'lem sallok Kirnacher danvon ailim saullim Umedin boron ghor bhandi mavlli. Kiddeanchim chinv chivat suru zalim Khallokant pet'leo kazuleanchi divlli Xeta merer udon bebo nachtalo Rukha golint ravon roddo kovasil'lo Zordar varo, doriam uchamboll zalo Orixtt lahra, deger gosgoss podlo Moda netan kosachim ailim dunvrim Khina bitor survat zalim mirgachim. Godd godda avaz kell suru ata kupancho Kupam sangatak chock chok zoglancho Mirgachi vatt xetkari veakulen pollet axi'lo Mirgh suru zatach xetan rov marunk laglo. - Mariano Lucas Diniz Palolem/Canacona/Kuwait www.goa-world.com/goa/konkani [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.goa-world.com www.colaco.net __ 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] SBI Life announces 9% on Lifelong Pensions scheme
* G * O * A * N * E * T C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * Enjoy your holiday in Goa. Stay at THE GARCA BRANCA from November to May There is no better, value for money, guest house. Confirm your bookings early or miss-out Visit http://www.garcabranca.com for details/booking/confirmation. --- SBI Life announces 9% on Lifelong Pensions schemes NT Business Desk Panaji, June 20: SBI Life Insurance Company Ltd announced a total of 9 per cent return on Lifelong Pensions scheme, a simple annual bonus of 5 per cent in addition to the guaranteed return of 4 per cent per annum for all policies in force as on March 31. The company declared reversionary bonuses, including a special one-time bonus, on its participating policies such as Sudarshan, Sanjeevan Supreme, Sanjeevan, Young Sanjeevan, Scholar, Money Back, and Scholar II. All bonuses declared here are a percentage of the effective Sum Assured and not linked to the premium component. Commenting on this occasion, Mr S Krishnamurthy, MD CEO said, SBI Life is all set to achieve new heights of success in the coming years and our customers are our biggest brand ambassadors. As all our products have delivered good results, we are, therefore, pleased to share the benefits with our customers through a bonus increased by 25 per cent as compared to last year. Bonus declared on endowment policies: For Sanjeevan Supreme, 1.25 per cent of Sum Assured and for Sudarshan depending on the plan option: 2.25 per cent on the basic Sum Assured for Plan A and 1.5 per cent bonus for Plan B on increased Sum Assured. Bonus declared on the childrens policies: 2.75 per cent (inclusive of guaranteed return) for Scholar and 1.5 per cent for Scholar II. On Money Back policies, the company has declared a bonus of 1.5 per cent. On Sanjeevan and Young Sanjeevan, the bonus declared is 1.25 per cent of the Sum Assured. http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=newsStory_ID=06218 - Forwarded by www.goa-world.com __ 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] The Big Let Down - December 19, 1961 Freedom Fighters and tin medal (tamra patra)
* G * O * A * N * E * T C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * Enjoy your holiday in Goa. Stay at THE GARCA BRANCA from November to May There is no better, value for money, guest house. Confirm your bookings early or miss-out Visit http://www.garcabranca.com for details/booking/confirmation. --- December 19, 1961 December 19, 1961 is celebrated in Goa as Liberation Day. On December 19 of every year, flowery speeches are made by politicians, a parade is held and many celebratory functions are held all over the State. The question is: Are Goans truly liberated? TGF says: NO! Let us examine what we know. 1. In the early 16th century, Goa was ruled by the Muslim Kings from Golconda. It was a particularly violent era in the history of the subcontinent. Hindus Muslims butchered each other, ravaged each others' places of worship and confiscated their women. 2. At that very time, the Portuguese were trying to get a foot into the lucrative spice empire hitherto controlled by their archenemies, the Muslims (Arabs). The Arabs controlled the seas (Arabian Sea) and the tolls for the spices (black pepper) necessary for the preservation of meats. Refrigeration was not yet available. 3. The spice capital of the world was Calicut, on the West Coast of the Indian subcontinent (Malabar, Kerala). Any spot on the West Coast was better than having to fight for spice from anchored ships. 4. The devastated Hindus of Goa approached the Portuguese for help against the Muslim King, Adil Shah. After initial suspicion, the Portuguese agreed to help. The Adil Shah forces were defeated. Goa was gifted to the Portuguese. 5. After a period of relative calm and good relations( especially during the tenure of Afonso da Albuquerque ), the Portuguese rulers displayed their own brand of intolerance. This surprised the Goan Hindus. Turmoil followed with the political use of the Inquisition. Many Goans lost their lives and loved ones to the Horrible Inquisition. 6. Towards the beginning of the 19th Century, Portuguese strength, influence and arrogance waned. Goa went through a period of relative calm. Life was simple peaceful. Little development took place. 7. In the 1940s, the world was in turmoil with the Second World War. Portugal was neutral. Portugal was also under the iron grip of Antonio Oliveira Salazar. Dr. Salazar initially set about putting order to the absolutely chaotic Portuguese economy and was immensely popular with the populace. Power went to his head and turned him into a stubborn and ruthless dictator. 8. Goa suffered during the Salazar era. The same ruthlessness which the Portuguese felt in Portugal, was felt in Goa. The vast majority of Goa's colonial police were Goans. In fact, the white Portuguese ie the pakhle took a lot of rap for the high handed actions of Goan policemen. [Of note, many of these very same Goan policemen were invited to join the new Goa Police (Indian), the day after the December 1961 action!] 9. May educated and thinking Goans began whispering opposition to the Portuguese. They felt that it was time for the Portuguese to go. 10. Among the more vocal opponents of Salazar, were Jose Inacio Francisco Candido (Fanchu) de Loyola, Dr Ramakrishna Hegde, Tristao de Braganza Cunha, Laxmikant Bhembre, Purshottam Kakodkar, Dr Pundalik Gaitonde and eminent Goan physician Dr. Froilano de Mello. Fanchu de Loyola was one of the leading intellectuals and a political activist of his day in Goa. Dr Ramakrishna Hegde, Laxmikant Bhembre, Purshottam Kakodkar and Dr Pundalik Gaitonde were vocal opponents of the Dictatorship of Salazar and made intellectual contributions to Goan political thought. De Braganza Cunha demanded that civil liberties be restored in Goa while Froilano, the only Independent member of the Portuguese Legislative Assembly openly demanded that Portugal give Goa, independence. Dr. de Mello was successful in obtaining the revocation of the discriminatory Acto Colonial. Sadly neither Froilano nor de Braganza Cunha survived to see December 19, 1961 and the departure from Goa of Salazar. Fanchu de Loyola returned to Portugal where he passed away in 1973 alone and away from his beloved family and beloved Goa. Sadly too, Dr. Froilano passed away in 1955 in faraway Brazil, quite disappointed and let down by his fellow Goans 11. During their struggle against Salazar, not many Goans supported the Goan Nationalists. Among the Salazar supporters, was Big Business. 12. Big Business was quite happily making fortunes while Portugal was getting the false rap for striping Goa of its resources. A retrospective analysis will show that Portugal remained poor while Big Business grew astronomically. 13. Many Goans went into exile in Bombay and
[Goanet] Visit of Kuwait's Amir to India
* G * O * A * N * E * T C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * Enjoy your holiday in Goa. Stay at THE GARCA BRANCA from November to May There is no better, value for money, guest house. Confirm your bookings early or miss-out Visit http://www.garcabranca.com for details/booking/confirmation. --- Amir`s visit heralds boom for economy - Commerce chamber DG His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah MUMBAI June 19, 2006 (KUNA) -- The visit of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah to India already realized its goals, and most particularly in the field of economics and trade, Kuwait`s Chamber of Commerce and Industry Director General Ahmad Rashid Al-Haroun told KUNA. Al-Haroun said a visit of such a large delegation of this status and one headed by His Highness the Amir is no doubt an exceptional event and a visit that is sure to bring positive results. On the talks with the Indian side, he said they covered all aspects of the economy including direct and indirect investment, investment by the state through Kuwait Investment Authority, and private sector investment. The private sector was keen on fostering strategic partnerships during the visit, Al-Haroun noted, and the delegation comprised figures and representatives who are capable of handling this task, which was stressed as a priority by His Highness the Amir in his previous tours. Al-Haroun added His Highness Sheikh Sabah is the man who engineered and planned the Kuwaiti economy when he was prime minister and is now keen to establish the state as a strong commercial, economic, services, monetary, and investment center and keen on utilizing opportunities stemming from proximity with the region`s biggest populations in Iraq and Iran. The chamber director general expressed hope the fruit of this tour would be seen evidently in return visits and pointed out there were initial agreements on many issues during the visit. On seeing realization of agreements in the coming months, Al-Haroun stressed We will see more partnerships and many investments on both sides. His Highness the Amir and his accompanying delegation had during the visit to India signed a number of agreements. These include an agreement on double taxation, a cultural Memo of Understanding, a Memo of Understanding between the two chambers of commerce and industry on boosting trade and investment, and agreements on scientific and technological cooperation between the two states. - Forwarded by www.goa-world.com ABOUT GULF-GOANS e-NEWSLETTER This first of its kind Gulf-Goans e-newsletter archived at www.yahoogroups.com/group/gulf-goans is dedicated to Goans around the Globe and is moderated/edited by Gaspar Almeida (since 1994) and presented by Ulysses Menezes, owner of http://www.goa-world.com website. EXPRESSIONS - The Flower Shop (Goa) www.goa-world.com/expressions/ THE GOAN FORUM http://www.colaco.net GOENCHO ULO http://www.fullerlife.in http://fifaworldcup.yahoo.com/06/en/index.html Only if we can restrain ourselves is good conversation possible. Good talk rises upon much discipline. ~John Erskine~ http://www.goa-world.com/goa/about_goa/ ~www.goa-world.com~ __ 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] Regretful incidents that occurr regularly when flying Indian Airlines to and fro Goa to Kuwait
Respected Sirs, Through your well-readmedia I wish to express my deep regret at certain un-required incidents that occurred at Indian Airlines and encounteredspecially by theGoa bound passengers.My family (my wife, mum, and 2 children travelled to Goa on 10th June 2006 Indian Airlines Flight IC-576 Kuwait-Goa-Chennai. The first thing I noticed at the Indian Airlines counter at Kuwait International Airport (baggage checking-loading) was the Indian Airlines Baggage Collecting officers(?)/porters were so rude to the travelers i.e. that kept shouting at everyone and did not spare any one for even a gram of excess weight. More over they were very strict with carrying of our hand baggage too and insisted on not allowing more than 5kg/passenger. So far, this is was tolerable and that's fine with us.However, at the time of purchasing our tickets it was clearly stated by the Reservation staff as 40kgs/passenger verbally. I purchased the ticket one month early as we all know it very well by now that Indian Airlines always tries to make the best use of the seasonal rush by raising their fares. Just a weak before their departure I went to reconfirm my families tickets and the weight allowance. I was very very surprised to learn that Indian Airlines had now amended the baggage allowance to 30kgs and hand baggage to not exceed more than 5kgs. Hence, my family did not exceed the weight limitation knowing well the Indian Airlines counter staff attitude and the overall Indian Airlines behaviour pattern. I am paying approximately Rs. 3.00 extra over the regular fare for my family - only R.K. Dewat and the Indian Airlines management can justify this fare! May God bless them abundantly.Now the sad part of it is that my family reached Goa on 10th June-06 and while checking at the baggage receiving end, learned that the baggage of the whole family was not loaded by Indian Airlines at Kuwait airport. Upon enquiring, the officer in charge told my family that the cargo would be loaded and it will be sent on the next connecting flight and would inform my family when to collect the baggage. My Entire families clothes, medicines for my mother and children were in the baggage. They were left without any thing in hand except for the hand bags which had nothing more than a few papers and petty/small items. Moreover my family traveled on a month's vacation, and I was to follow a couple of weeks later as we had planned our holidays in advance in minute detail and every passing day is important to our family. After a couple of days, we received intimation and My wife went to collect the cargo at the Dabolim (Goa) airport -a distance of over 40 KMs. from our home. When asked for compensation the cargo handling staff of Indian Airlines wereagain too arrogant to speak on the matter and even hesitated to discuss it. Is it at all our fault if our baggage was not loaded by the Indian Airlines staff at the Kuwait airport? Are we to bear the mental torture, anxiety and pain for the Indian Airlines staff mistakes? My wife had to literally run around the Indian Airlines officer's at Goa Airport and to request for transportation compensation. Atlast after negotiating she managed to get only peanuts of the value she actually spent for her to and from trip and YES had to waste an entire day. Also, we learnt from other passengers, that on this particular Indian Airlines flight 50 Goa-bound passengers baggage were offloaded, and none of the passengers were notified to take off. Also, no one at the Goa Airport (Indian Airlines staff] bothered to inform the passengers that their baggage is left behind at Kuwait Airport only after waiting for hours for their baggage, when they went to the Airport In Charge they requested them to make a Lost Baggage Claim. The Indian Airlines flight staff just went merrily to their homes without even a word to anyone! Don't you think this is totally unfair when the ticket fare on the Kuwait-Goa-Kuwait sector is the highest and Goa passengers still have to go through this bad experiences. Furthermore to my surprise even the following second Indian Airlines flight which left on 13 th June had some cargo offloaded. Again, unfortunately my sister-in-lawand colleagues traveled on this flight. When she reached at the Goa airport she was notified that her luggage was also left behind. So this is just the beginning of the season. God knows what its going to be for the next flights to Goa .I went to the Indian Airlines office in Kuwait City nextmorning and was surprised to find out that the officer incharge (R.K.Dewat) who attended me did not even have an Office for himself. I related the facts to this Indian Airlines staffer, regretably in the midst of others who were present at this Indian Airlines facility, which in itself speaks volumes. At first R.K. Dewatwas not even ready to listen to what I was saying. He only insisted saying that people carry excess weight and for this reason we
[Goanet] Hey Mr. D.J. (by Yazan Ghazzawi/Kuwait This Month Magazine)
Hey Mr. D.J - Yazan Ghazzawi Ever been to a party so great it would take a lifetime to forget? Ever danced for 4 hours straight, even to songs that you didnt like? Prior to choosing this months subject matter, I was driving up the Gulf road to run some errands in Kuwait city. Suddenly, something compelled me to stop. A simple song by Team Deluxe, It wont do played quietly on my radio, its unmistakable groove reminding me of the best party I had ever been to. Having heard the song for the first time at the party (and rarely since), and given the fact that I was considering interviewing D.Js for this article, I decided then and there to go for the cream of the crop, the beat masters themselves: The Rhythm Makers. Fast forward to interview day: I sit at a quiet coffee shop gathering my notes, and I see our heroes coming from afar. Having just come out of another strenuous day at the office, Shawn, Savio and Russell don swanky styles, and look like theyve just come off the catwalk. Needless to say, they quickly snatch the spotlight from any contenders in close proximity. So we talk about music, and I quickly establish a strong rapport with them. Their many shared qualities (including a razor sharp sense of humor) make the conversation great fun, and we slowly ease into the interview proceedings. Shawn, Savio and Russell all hail from Kuwait and claim to know the place inside out, making it truly their stomping ground. Says Russell: Having lived in Kuwait all our lives, its really easy for us to find places to go and things to do, other than food and shopping. People who havent been here long quickly give up on the place, but the truth is that they dont dig deep enough. There is a lot of good buzz around the town about this bunch, and (as I witnessed myself), theyre known for creating a great atmosphere even at the dullest of parties. To be honest with you, thats where our name comes from, explains Shawn. We started out playing at family gatherings, small private parties, birthdays, those kinds of things. And one day Savio overheard one of the guests saying These guys have got rhythm. So we quickly adopted the name, because if thats how were perceived by the crowd, then thats great. Its clear from the start of our interview that Russell is the loudest and most outspoken. I had no choice but to ask if he was the MC. Yep, thats right, hes the MC. As you might have noticed, hes got the gift of the gab, and always has done. He can get even the most reserved, shy and embarrassed people up to dance. And thats even without music! says Savio. That leaves the two of us taking turns at DJing, adds Shawn. But these arent your regular two deck DJs. Having started out with two cassette decks and Walkmans to cue songs (like any other DJ hopeful!), The Rhythm Makers proceeded to spend every single penny they earned from gigs to build a collection of equipment to be reckoned with. Its really important to have good equipment thats loud. Otherwise you wouldnt be a professional, and people wouldnt really be able to hear if you were a good DJ or not says Russell. The word on the street is that these guys are also really up to date, and are able to fish for music that is little known. Savio elaborates: We play for a really wide range of people, which means we have to be properly equipped with the right kind of music. Well play anything from Old School, to Dance, Club, some hip-hop, Latino, anything really. Just the other day we were doing a gig and we learnt that there were a lot of African guests attending, so we dug up some African music and the crowd went wild. The key is reading the crowd, says Shawn. You have to set the tempo of the party yourself, know what kind of song youll play next depending on what kind of people are in the crowd. Some songs are crowd pleasers, but once you get the people on the floor you have to make sure you keep them there, theyve got to stay interested. Its really a tough job, but thankfully weve got a lot of experience now weve been doing it so long and we can pretty much ace it every time, not to sound too cocky or anything! he explains. You also always have to have an ace in the hole, so to speak. A song that you know for a fact will make the crowd crazy. Youve got to play it at the right time; if you see people starting to drift, you play it and watch them come back like magnets! adds Russell. I was instructed, while writing this article, not to forget The Rhythm Makers soldier abroad, a founding member who, due to work circumstances, had to move to Dubai. Valentino or Valu, as the remaining three call him, is indeed their ambassador abroad, and often visits Kuwait. We always have a gig ready for him when he comes home, says Russell. Doing gigs is not the same without him. I think we collectively agree that were only truly complete when hes with us. Aside from DJing, the trio also have a fledgling re-mix artist
[Goanet] Libel Defamation in the Information Age
On the Internet, where abnormal behavior is the status quo, tempers can flare in the heat of debate and word wars can last for days or even weeks. It's not uncommon for users to ridicule, harass or insult those who disagree with them. But if you damage someone's reputation by trying to embarrass them in a public forum, you could be sued for libel or defamation. After all, there's no reason to assume that the messages you send through cyberspace are immune from lawsuits. The Internet culture right now is for users to refute speech with speech, says Dave Marburger, the attorney who represented Brock Meeks in one of the first defamation lawsuits in the United States involving the Internet. But as the Internet culture gets more diverse, users will start refuting speech with lawsuits. There have only been a handful of libel and defamation lawsuits filed involving the Internet so far, but as the Net grows, the number of lawsuits will probably increase. If the few court battles that have been decided involving libel and defamation on the Net are any indication of how the law will be applied to the Internet in the future, it's worth your time to learn what's libelous or defamatory on the Internet and what's not. Other users have the right to sue you for defamation if they can prove you damaged their reputation or good name with false information. You can be sued for libel if another user can prove you have distributed defamatory statements about them in a public area -- such as a news group or mailing list. In April of 1993 Gil Hardwick, an anthropologist in Australia, was ordered by the Australian Supreme Court to pay David Rindos $40,000 in damages because he defamed Rindos on an international mailing list. After Rindos lost his job at the University of West Australia, Hardwick posted a message on an international disscussion group that suggested Rindos was fired because he was a bully and had sexually molested a local boy. Rindos filed a defamation lawsuit against Hardwick because he felt the message had hurt his chances of finding a new job. In a letter to Rindos's attorney, Hardwick wrote Let this matter be expedited and done withI can do nothing to prevent it, lacking any resources whatsoever to defend myself. Like most people, Hardwick didn't have the money to hire a lawyer or finance an expensive legal battle. He (Rindos) suffered a great deal of personal hurt because of the message, said Supreme Court Justice David Ipp in the West Australian. The damages award must compensate him and vindicate his reputation to the public. The Internet is an informal forum and people often write personal things about other users, but you can be held accountable in court for making libelous or defamatory remarks in public forums just like Hardwick was. We know that as the Internet grows, there will be more and more lawsuits involving libel and defamation, says attorney David H. Donaldson, editor of Legal Bytes, an electronic magazine that discusses legal issues involving computers and networking. The only question is if the number of cases will grow steadily or if there will be an explosion of lawsuits all at once. Anybody can sue you for libel or defamation if they think you damaged their reputation, but if you can prove what you say is true, chances are that you won't end up in court. Make it clear when you are stating your opinion, says Donaldson, Always state the facts that your opinions are based on just to be safe. You probably won't lose a libel or defamation lawsuit if you can back up what you write with solid facts. For example, Brock Meeks, a full-time journalist who also distributes his own electronic magazine, avoided losing a defamation lawsuit largely because he could prove an article that he sent over the Net was true. Meeks was sued by Suarez Corporation Industries in April of 1994 for writing an investigative story about the company and its services in his electronic newsletter -- the CyberWire Dispatch. Meeks had no libel insurance, no publishing company backing him up and a lot of legal fees to cover. (His lawyer charged him $200 an hour.) The only thing Meeks had was his house -- and he didn't want to sell it to pay off a lawsuit. Meeks defended his article in numerous posts on the Net, All of my facts were rock solid. Although the article was delivered with a fair amount of attitude, I don't believe that I'm in dangerous waters, he wrote. Benjamin Suarez, owner of Suarez Corp., filed the suit because he felt that Meeks had damaged his reputation and hurt his business by saying he was infamous for his questionable direct marketing scams, and saying he (Suarez) has a mean streak. To back up his opinion, Meeks cited accusations made by the Washington state attorney general's office concerning Suarez's direct marketing practices. In August of 1994 Suarez Corp. made Meeks an offer he couldn't refuse. They agreed to settle the case for $64 -- to cover administrative
[Goanet] Excellent News for Goans in Bahrain - Young Goans Club, Bahrain Revived
Managing Committee - Young Goans Club, Bahrain Bahrain: The revival of Young Goans Club, Bahrain took a step forward when the new managing committee for the year 2006 was formally introduced to the members at a brief but bright ceremony at the Atlas Hotel on last Sunday. Around 150 members and families attended the function that featured konkani songs by some popular Bahrain based artists and games for children and adults. GR Crasto compeered the event and introduced the committee to the cheering members. The members of the new managing committee are (from left to right in the photograph), cutting the cake to celebrate their installation. Victor Agnelo (Treasurer) Jacinto Rodrigues (Internal Auditor) Francis Correia (General Secretary) Gerard Fernandes (Vice President) Andrew Fernandes ( Vice President) Francis Vaz (Joint Secretary) Seby DSouza (Asst. Treasuer) Cajetan Pereira (Sports Secretary) Not in the picture : Cassius Pereira (Entertainment Secretary) and Roland Varella (Joint Secretary) Meanwhile, the committee has announced a musical night this Sunday with free buffet dinner for the first 100 members to enter the hall. The event takes place at Atlas Hotel with gates opening at 8.00 p.m. GRCrasto/Bahrain Exclusive Report For www.Goa-world.com Link articles to Young Goans Club-Bahrain Members and Activities: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/gulf-goans/message/8796 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/gulf-goans/message/7906 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/gulf-goans/message/7375 Goans push for high profile role An expatriate club over 50 years old is set to revive its once active role in charitable causes and cultural activities when it moves to new premise by early next year. The Young Goans Club (YGC) has been desperate to restore its once thriving membership after it was forced to vacate from its Hoora location on an order by the then Labour and Social Affairs Ministry last March. The club received many complaints from neighbours, who strongly objected to the selling of alcohol at the bar inside. Club officials say they have found a location near Gudaibiya and will not be serving alcohol at the new premises. It is now negotiating with landowners to finalise the final location of the club. We have narrowed down the likely sites to three venues and are negotiating to find a fixed premises, said acting president Cassius Pereira. The new site location will be close to Gudaibiya, where the majority of the members stay. We currently don't have an ideal place to convene all our events, but we look forward to having a new premises that will allow us to go about our planned social events and charity activities, he told the GDN. Our aim is to be involved in more social activities so that we as a small community can reach out to a larger community. Mr Pereira said the club would operate according to rules that govern their activities, well without serving alcohol at the new premises. We don't need it anymore, and we will go ahead with our planned activities without it, he said. Alcohol doesn't play a big role. Mr Pereira said the main focus of club officials is to rally the support of the members. Right now we only need to set up an office to re-establish the reputation that we've had for over 50 years, he said. Our plan is to launch a new campaign of social, sports, and cultural activities, which the club has been known for in the past. Mr Pereira called on members to come forward and support the revival of what he described as one of the oldest and most popular expatriate clubs in Bahrain's history. Many members are relaxed about the issue and we need them to become more active and involved in club issues, he said. We are very optimistic about the new site, but one of the reasons we have been slow in the revival process is the lack of response from members. We have 150 members and we hope the setting up of the new premises will encourage the dormant members to come forward and renew their memberships and take more part in our activities. Mr Pereira said there were approximately 450 dormant members. We're also looking forward to being active participants in the National Day celebrations and supporting the Social Development Ministry in their various programmes. The club will mark its 52nd anniversary today with a mass at 7.45pm at the Sacred Heart Church, in Manama. For further information, contact Mr Pereira on 39660475. (courtesy: http://www.gulf-daily-news.com/Story.asp? Article=128834Sn=BNEWIssueID=28258 ) http://www.goa-world.com/goa/music/live.htm KONKANI FILM Padri TO BE SCREENED IN BAHRAIN
[Goanet] India protests over Pope comments
India protests over Pope commentsBenedict's XVI's envoy received a dressing downIndia has summoned the Vatican envoy in Delhi in protest over comments by the Pope in which he condemned attempts to ban religious conversions. India's junior Foreign Minister, Anand Sharma, told parliament on Tuesday that the envoy was told in "no uncertain terms" of India's disapproval. The Pope criticised India last week for what he called "disturbing signs of religious intolerance". India's main opposition party, the BJP, has already protested to the Vatican. 'Religious intolerance' Pope Benedict XVI made the comments last week while talking to India's new Ambassador to the Vatican, Amitava Tripathi.Religious conversions are a controversial issue The pontiff criticised India for "disturbing signs of religious intolerance which have troubled some regions of India". He specifically cited attempts by some Indian states to introduce legislation to ban what right-wing Hindus call "forced conversions". India's foreign ministry has now reacted strongly to Monday's papal comments. "India is a secular and democratic country, in which adherents of all religious faiths enjoy equal rights," said Junior Foreign Minister Anand Sharma. Interference Correspondents say that Mr Sharma made the comments in response to opposition criticism that India had not protested against the "grossly unwarranted" statement from Rome. Rajnath Singh, the President of India's main opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) wrote to the Pope on 20 May. "My interference in your religious domain within the Vatican will be unwelcome, uncalled for and will be treated as interference in your religious management and administration," the letter said. Earlier this month, the state governor of India's western state of Rajasthan refused to sign a contentious religious freedom bill, which would have banned people from being converted to religions "against their will". Human rights agencies and minority groups also opposed the bill, saying it was introduced to appease radical Hindu groups. But the BJP-led Rajasthan government, led by the BJP, said that the bill had been introduced to stop religious conversion by means of allurement, greed or pressure. The BJP says that it supports legislation to ban "forced religious conversions", because many Christian missionaries recruit converts among the majority Hindu population using financial and educational enticements. Christians make up just over two percent of India's 1.1 billion mainly Hindu population. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/south_asia/5009238.stmABOUT GULF-GOANS e-NEWSLETTER This first of its kind Gulf-Goans e-newsletter archived at www.yahoogroups.com/group/gulf-goans is dedicated to Goans around the Globe and is moderated/edited by Gaspar Almeida (since 1994) and presented by Ulysses Menezes, owner of http://www.goa-world.com website. EXPRESSIONS - The Flower Shop (Goa) www.goa-world.com/expressions/ THE GOAN FORUM http://www.colaco.net GOENCHO ULO http://www.fullerlife.in Report and Pictures of May Ball 2006 organized by GWA-QATARhttp://www.goa-world.com/goa/qatar/mayqueen06/index.htmNothing is funnier than unhappiness, I grant you that. Yes, yes, it's the most comical thing in the world.~Samuel Beckett~~www.goa-world.com~ How low will we go? Check out Yahoo! Messengers low PC-to-Phone call rates._ Do not post admin requests to the list. Goanet mailing list (Goanet@goanet.org)
[Goanet] OBITUARY - LUIS RODRIGUES (Ribandar/Goa)
DEATH LUIS RODRIGUES Ex-Directorate of Census Operation/ Musician (Trumpeter) Died on 22 May 2006 Beloved son of late Agostinho/late Ana Maria, son-in-law of late Manuel (Pascu)/Amelia, husband of Milagrina, father/father-in-law of Rosalia (GDDIDC, Panjim), Gracy/Augusto Morais (Kuwait), Austin (Govt. Polytechnic, Panjim) and Sandra (Binani, Colvale), brother/brother-in-law of Santaninha/late Constancio Rebello (Chimbel), Thelma/Francis Fernandes (Anjuna), Santana/Joaquim Afonso and Danny (Dramatic Troupe of Ribandar)/Apolina Funeral cortege will leave from his residence 202, Patto, Ribandar Goa on May 23, 2006 (Tuesday) at 4.30 pm. __ 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] Developments on Goan NRI Affairs
What happened to Herculano Dourado and company of the NRI Felicitation Centre after their 'touristic' visit to the Gulf countries? Whatever happened to the notes taken at the Dubai and Kuwait meetings of the Goan NRIs with the above delegations? Were the issues raised filed or handed over to the new commissioner? Will the same issues/demands need be repeated to every person nominated as head of the NRI cell/centre/ department in Goa? And for how many years? Remember the issues often posted and re-posted by some are nothing new! These issues concerning the Goan NRIs have been raised when Dr. Wilfred D'Souza visited Kuwait, followed by NRI Felicitation Centre's first fact finding trip headed by Chandrakant Keni, later submitted to South Goa Member of Parliament Churchill Alemao through the Goan Welfare Society (GWS), Kuwait time and again as well as by other associations/ football clubs/village centres from Kuwait as well as from other Gulf countries. By separate post, we are forwarding copies of all the above memorandums to the new commissioner. The same issues/demands has been raised ALSO with the visiting Indian delegations too by the Goan Welfare Society (GWS) as most, if not all, are issues pertaining to the discretion and action of the Central Indian government as we are aware that they are not within the reach/authority/powers of the regional (state) NRI outfits. Will any action be taken on the issues raised since the last 10 years? Will the new comissioner find the Memorandums/Demands/ Requests made and regularly submitted by Goans overseas from the files of the NRI Felicitation Centre? We had presented copies to Herculano Dourado of the same as well as directed his attention to the website links. A feedback summarizing on the priority of the issues raised over the past 10 years or so, as well as action taken/implemented or whatever suggestions put forth at Goa State level/Central Government level, would be much appreciated by the Goan NRIs based not only from Kuwait but worldwide. Gaspar.Almeida [EMAIL PROTECTED] c.c.: Mr. Carmo Santos, Hon. President Goan Welfare Society-Kuwait c.c.: Mr. Simon D'Silva, Hon. President Goan Welfare Association-Qatar c.c.: Mr. G.R. Crasto Young Goans Association - Bahrain. __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com _ Do not post admin requests to the list. Goanet mailing list (Goanet@goanet.org)
[Goanet] Re: Galileo, Dan Brown and The Church
Did this current hungama raise its head in the 90s for Martin Scorsese's, The Last Temptation of Christ ? That was more graphic and insipid. I hope some of us have had the opportunity to view Breaking of the Da Vinci code that has been running all week on the National Geographic channel - historians debating each other and Dan Brown, with his specious conclusions to the queries raised by Elizabeth Vargas. Dan Brown, a clever historian, has hit the niche that will stir our interests and make him rich !! Ka-ching...ka-ching !! Best - Bosco Well said Bosco, here below is some enlightening links to the debate. Almeida Gaspar (www.goa-world.com) Gulf-Goans e-Newsletter Moderator/Editor The Da Vinci Code: Of Magdalene, Gnostics, the Goddess and the Grail Released in March 2003, The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown has sold more than 4.5 million copies (as of January 2004, despite the six percent decline in hardback sales overall). It has camped atop the New York Times bestseller list. In November, ABC aired a primetime special entitled Jesus, Mary and Da Vinci: Exploring Controversial Theories About Religious Figures and the Holy Grail. Variety.com recently announced, Ron Howard, Brian Grazer and Akiva Goldsmanthe Oscar-winning triumvirate from 'A Beautiful Mind'are reteaming to make 'The Da Vinci Code' for Sony Pictures Entertainment. According to USA Today, Code' s popularity shows that 'readers are clamoring for books which combine historic fact with a contemporary story line,' says Carol Fitzgerald, president of Bookreporter.com 'They say, I like being able to learn something as well as read a story.' USA Today also noted at least 90 related books on religion, history and art, which have seen sales rise as well. According to Richard Wightman Fox, author of the soon-to-be-published Jesus in America in a U.S. News World Report article last month, The Da Vinci Code is riding the wave of revulsion against corruption in the Catholic Church. The article continues, What Brown's novel taps into above all is a persistent American desire to recapture the true, original Jesus. 'That's what Protestantism itself has always been about,' says Fox. The bookcomplete with footnotes of source materialsis a novel, but in a controversial introductory note, Brown writes that all descriptions of documents and secret rituals are accurate. Are they? An incomplete list of author Dan Brown's theses include (the following list primarily based on The feminist mystique, first published in Haaretz Daily (Jerusalem) by Aviad Kleinberg November 7, 2003): early Christianity entailed the cult of the Great Mother Mary Magdalene represented the feminine cult and the Holy Grail of traditional lore she was also Jesus' wife and the mother of his children Magdalene's womb, carrying Jesus offspring, was the legendary Holy Grail (as seen in Da Vinci's encoded paining, The Last Supper) Jesus was not seen as divine (God) by His followers until Emperor Constantine declared him so for his own purposes The Nicean Council of the 3rd Century was the context for Constantine's power grab and the relationship of Magdalene as paramour of Christ was quashed there Mary Magdalene's remains and the secret documents that tell the real story were found on the Temple Mount when Jerusalem was conquered in the First Crusade. Brown sees a connection between the Nag Hammadi documents (a.k.a., Gnostic Gospels) discovered in 1945 and this storyline The truth about Christ and Mary Magdalene has been kept alive by a secret society named the Priory of Sion that was lead by great minds like Da Vinci Dubious doctrines like Goddess worship and neo-Gnosticism, critics charge, provide the core of Brown's acclaimed novel (although Brown makes egregious errors even within those, e.g., Gnostics would be repulsed by the idea of physical relations between Mary Magdalene and Jesus). Given the book's liberal use of long-debunked heresies and flashy but baseless theories on everything from church tradition to architecture to the heads of a secret society, cataloguing Brown's scholarly infractions will exhaust the casual reader who will likelier readily embrace such fast-paced fiction uncritically. As Sandra Miesner (featured below) states, The Da Vinci Code takes esoterica mainstream. Thus, as similar volumes and a film adaptation follow on its tail, we hope to shed light on at least some of the critical, if unoriginal, issues raised by the book. Critics assail Brown's appeals to scholarship and history, which range from questionable to outlandish to (some say) outrageous. Yet, hot sales and fawning reviews by the press and readers alike (see Amazon.com's listing of the book and accompanying opinions) indicate that many are buying into this brew of conspiracy theory, romance novel and pseudo-scholarship. Perhaps postmodernists, given to thinking via emotions and wide-open to conspiracy theories surrounding empowered groups, have found the perfect mix. Do Brown's
[Goanet] Goan belle crowned queen at May Ball
* G * O * A * N * E * T C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * Enjoy your holiday in Goa. Stay at THE GARCA BRANCA from November to May There is no better, value for money, guest house. Confirm your bookings early or miss-out Visit http://www.garcabranca.com for details/booking/confirmation. --- Goan belle crowned queen at May Ball Published: Monday, 15 May, 2006, 11:19 AM Doha Time Staff Reporter STACY D'Mello, a Goan girl who grew up in Doha, was crowned the May Ball Queen at a function organised by the Goan Welfare Association (GWA) at the Diplomatic Club. Stacy, who works for Qatar Airways, walked away with loads of gifts. These included a gold necklace from Prakkat Jewellery, a Doha-Mumbai-Doha air ticket from Regency Travel Tours, seven nights' free stay either at Bali or Goa from the Royal Goan Beach Club, a Westar watch and dinner for two at the Four Seasons Hotel, Doha. The first runner-up was Nishita Irani and second runner-up Amanda D'Costa. Thirty-two contestants vied for the crown. Although most were Goans some participants were some from Mumbai and Pune (India), Nepal, Kuwait and the Philippines. Some of the guests came from Abu Dhabi and Bahrain. Stacy D'Mello's poise and composure helped her walk away with the crown. The judges were Qatar Airways official Archie D'Mello, 1991 Miss India second runner-up Sakala Debras, and Hindi films and TV serials director Glen Barretto. The Lynx band entertained the crowd. Earlier, the event was officially opened by GWA president Simon D'Silva after a march-past. He welcomed chief guest Luizinho Faleiro, Goa's Minister for Industries and Education, his wife Rachel and daughter Rania, Bollywood celebrities Rajeev Khandelwal, Preeti Jhangiani, and Glen Barretto, Indian Ambassador Dr George Joseph, and Carmo Santos, president of the Goan Welfare Society in Kuwait. Updesh Swar compered the show. Swar was flown to Qatar specially for the function. Lynx mixed its repertoire of English songs with Punjabi pop, Konkani and Hindi numbers. Rachel Faleiro released a CD of music compiled by the band. Simon D'Silva presented mementos to the main guests. DJ Mario had the audience grooving with a good choice of songs. http://www.gulf-times.com/site/topics/article.asp? cu_no=2item_no=86578version=1template_id=36parent_id=16 - Forwarded by www.goa-world.com _ Do not post admin requests to the list. Goanet mailing list (Goanet@goanet.org)
[Goanet] Family of late CARMO DIAS thank Churchill Alemao
* G * O * A * N * E * T C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * Enjoy your holiday in Goa. Stay at THE GARCA BRANCA from November to May There is no better, value for money, guest house. Confirm your bookings early or miss-out Visit http://www.garcabranca.com for details/booking/confirmation. --- Advert in Herald: The family of late Carmo Dias, Alleamvaddo, Chinchinim, would like to express their deepest appreciation to Mr Churchill Alemao, Honourable Member of Parliament, for spending lot of his valuable time, his efforts and great struggle with the higher authorities in getting the mortal remains of Carmo Dias to Goa instead of cremating in the Cayman Islands. We will always remain extremely grateful to Mr Churchill Alemao. Related News item: The South Goa Congress MP, Mr Churchill Alemao today disclosed that he had been informed by the Indian High Commission in Jamaica that the body of the late Carmo Dias from Chinchinim who died under unexplained circumstances at Grand Cayman Island had been airlifted by Delta Air Logistics and the same would be reaching Goa on May 6. Mr Alemao informed that the shipment had been booked right up to Goa and would arrive by IC-865 from Mumbai. The MP stated that after taking up the issue with the Prime Ministers Office and the Congress President, Ms Sonia Gandhi, he had recommended the secretary, external affairs ministry in New Delhi to ensure through the Indian High Commission in Jamaica that the body of the late Carmo Dias should not be buried in Cayman Islands, but instead be sent to Goa, as per the wishes of his mother, Ms Ana Francisca Dias and other family members. The MP also wrote to MP of Goan origin, House of Commons, Mr Keith Vaz for help. The late Carmo Dias was working as a security guard at National Archive in Cayman Island was attacked while on duty by two unknown persons on January 6 and was later admitted to a city hospital in a serious condition. He succumbed to injuries on March 8. Prior to Mr Alemaos intervention, the Cayman Island government had issued a deadline of April 25, stating that if the family would bear half the cost of transporting the body, then there would be no other alternative but to bury at Cayman Islands itself within 48 hours by notification from the Government of Cayman Island. According to Mr Alemao it was only after several telephonic calls that he made to the Prime Ministers Office and to the secretary of external affairs ministry, the calls made by the Indian High Commissioner, Mr Agarwal and Mr Bimal Saigal had a high level meeting with the Cayman Island government not to burry the body at the Cayman Island and instead send it to Goa. Mr Alemao also promised that he will fight for due compensation from the late Carmo Dias employer, Mr Andyx Cott to family of the deceased. - Forwarded by www.goa-world.com _ Do not post admin requests to the list. Goanet mailing list (Goanet@goanet.org)
[Goanet] SONVSARIK AVOI-ANCHO DIS
* G * O * A * N * E * T C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * Enjoy your holiday in Goa. Stay at THE GARCA BRANCA from November to May There is no better, value for money, guest house. Confirm your bookings early or miss-out Visit http://www.garcabranca.com for details/booking/confirmation. --- AMCHE APURBAIECHE MAIM, AIZ ZAVN ASA SONVSARIK AVOI-ANCHO DIS, AIZ AMI PORDESHANT RAVON HO AMCHO MOGACHO SONDEX TUKA PATTOITAT ANI KOLLIT KORTAT TUJO AMI AMCHEA KALLZACHE KORAIEK THAVN MOG KORTAT MHUNN, TUKA AMCHE MODHEM ANIK SABAR VORSAM DEVAN DOVORCHI MHUNN AMI AMCHEA ROCHNARA LAGUIM PRATHTUN MAGTAT. TUJE POIS ASLELE PUT/DHUV 14/5//2006 _ Do not post admin requests to the list. Goanet mailing list (Goanet@goanet.org)
[Goanet] 5th Konkani one act play competition 2006 results in Kuwait
* G * O * A * N * E * T C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * Enjoy your holiday in Goa. Stay at THE GARCA BRANCA from November to May There is no better, value for money, guest house. Confirm your bookings early or miss-out Visit http://www.garcabranca.com for details/booking/confirmation. --- United Club of Utorda's 5th Konkani one act play competition 2006 It has been an enchanting evening to witness four budding Konkani writers and directors with their selected talented artistes from the ever enthusiastic lot presently residing in Kuwait. Here are the RESULTS: Best Director: Joe Fereira - Bharat Best writer: Ignatius de Xelvon - Ho Pordes Best stage setting: Bharat Best Actress: Gracy Morais - Bharat Best Actor: Ignatius de Xelvon - Ho Pordes Best character actress: Sobha - Bharat COMPETITION PRIZE WINNERS: 1st Prize - Bharat by Joe Fereira 2nd Prize - Nivar Amkam by Felix de Merces 3rd Prize - Ho Pordesh by Ignatius de Xelvon 4th Prize - Mujim Panch Bottam by Salu de Betalbatim Singers that entertained throughout the evening in-between the plays were: Seby Mascarenhas Ami Utoddddekar Bab Elrich Miranda Hanv Miguel Rod Nelson Lawrie M. Tagddecho Kantto Marcus Querobina Nalla Jacinto Noronha - Kobro Bab Agnel - Ghattkeaponn Sylvester Barreto - Dhorm Kristanvancho Zoro - Mogachi Kanni Tony de Pomburpa - Duens Nelson - Xikop Michael Alex- Onupkari Put Sylvester Vaz - Egyptan Ghoddtta Thelma DSouza - Kuwaitcho Novro Braz de Parra - Ankvarponn Michael DSilva - Monxak xanti na Marcus Vaz - Padricho Sermanv Comedian Philip - Chivlele Polle. Music provided by SHAHU ALMEIDA. Laughter pills by: Comedian Philip and Mario de Majorda. Chief guest: VITORINO PEREIRA. Guest of honour: BLANDINO VIEGAS. The organizers, United Club of Utorda-Kuwait, deserves all praise for encouraging the talented and budding artistes residing in Kuwait. Congratulations to all the participating artistes, singers and the prize winners. Scores of individuals were contributed generously towards the organizing of the events were duely acknowledged. Event photographer: Simon Dias. Stage and curtains by: SPA (Santana Piedade Afonso). The show was compered by Lino B Dourado (of Aitaracheo Kaskuleo fame) and Richard Socorro Rodrigues of United Club of Utorda. More details to follow. Report by: http://www.goa-world.com team Time: 9:45 p.m. Friday - May 12, 2006 Reporting live from the Hawalli A.C. Auditorium. _ Do not post admin requests to the list. Goanet mailing list (Goanet@goanet.org)
[Goanet] Al Dana Dhow victims remembered
Dhow victims remembered A MEMORIAL service for victims of the ill-fated Al Dana dhow will be held at the Gulf Hotel's International Convention Centre Saturday from 4pm. Organised by friends, family and colleagues of those killed in the disaster, the event will be a secular gathering aimed at bringing together all the communities touched by the loss of the 58 people who died when Al Dana capsized on March 30, 2006. St Christopher's Cathedral dean the Very Reverend Alan Hayday and Hindu priest Vijaykumar Balkrishna Mukhiya will address the hour-long service, along with representatives of the companies who lost staff in the disaster. Collection boxes for the dhow memorial fund, set up by British societies in Bahrain, will be located near the door. Gulf Daily News - Bahrain - Forwarded by www.goa-world.com _ Do not post admin requests to the list. Goanet mailing list (Goanet@goanet.org)
[Goanet] Vitorino Pereira to be the chief guest at the 5th Konkani One Act Play Competition in Kuwait
Vitorino Pereira one of the exponents of the Konkani Khell-tiatr in Goa will be the chief guest at the 5th Konkani One Act play competition organized by the United Club of Utorda. The competition will be held on Friday May 12, 2006 at the Hawalli A/C Auditorium at 3.30 p.m. sharp. Vitorino Pereira is the son of the famous Konkani play writer late Santiago Pereira. Vitorino commenced his professional career in the late sixties and was instrumental in introducing budding talents and making them stars of the Konkani stage. Vitorino has written many tiatrs with themes of social and cultural significance and he has carved a niche on Konkani stage. Vitorino's presence in Kuwait during the Konkani One Act play contest will be a boon to the rising stars of Konkani stage in Kuwait. United Club of Utorda (UCU) is a cultural organization formed in Kuwait in 2001 with the aims and objectives to explore and encourage hidden talents of budding Konkani artistes, singer, lyricists, play-writers and directors. Having been motivated by excellent response from Konkani speaking fraternity in Kuwait, UCU presented its first Konkani One Act Play Competition in Kuwait in February 2002. This contest served as a springboard for experimentation to present One Act Plays with varied thematic significance. The One Act Play Competition soon became an annual feature from 2002 to 2005. During these years the Konkani loving audience lauded the efforts of UCU in organizing such pioneering contests in the interest and for the benefit of young talents in their respective areas of artistic value. Following are the plays to be presented for the competition: Nivar Amkam - Felix de Merces Mujim Panch Bottam - Salu de Betalbatim Bharat - Joe Ferreira (Assolna) Ho Pordes - Ignatius de Xelvon Be on time to witness Kuwait's budding artistes in action. on stage, for your entertainment. Remember it's United Club of Utorda-Kuwait's efforts to promote the very best and talented Konkani stage artistes! _ Do not post admin requests to the list. Goanet mailing list (Goanet@goanet.org)
[Goanet] OBITUARY - Mrs. Martha Gomes (Raia - Ozro, GOA)
* G * O * A * N * E * T C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * Enjoy your holiday in Goa. Stay at THE GARCA BRANCA from November to May There is no better, value for money, guest house. Confirm your bookings early or miss-out Visit http://www.garcabranca.com for details/booking/confirmation. --- OBITUARY - Mrs. Martha Gomes (Raia - Ozro, GOA) Goa-World.Com Team expresses deep condolences on the sudden demise on 3rd May 2006 of Mrs. Martha Gomes (Raia, Ozro, Salcette-Goa), beloved mother of our team member (photographer) Riwon Gomes and Roland Gomes, and their families. Eternal Peace grant Unto her Oh Lord And let Perpetual Light shine Upon her May her soul rest in peace. _ Do not post admin requests to the list. Goanet mailing list (Goanet@goanet.org)
[Goanet] Maestro Josinho - Mhojim ununit porbim Tuka
* G * O * A * N * E * T C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * Enjoy your holiday in Goa. Stay at THE GARCA BRANCA from November to May There is no better, value for money, guest house. Confirm your bookings early or miss-out Visit http://www.garcabranca.com for details/booking/confirmation. --- Maestro Josinho, Mhojim un-unit porbim Tuka Aum kalzan than mhojim un-unit porbim tuka ditam Maestro Josinho-k tumcam Goa State Cultural Award 200506 favo zalo dekhun. Tujea borea vauracher Dev sodanch Aplo Axirvad ghalum. Anic zaito theomp tuka hea sounsarant dhovrum, Tuje sobit ani sundor songitan tum Konkani mai-baxek netounk. Francis de Verna Kuwait [EMAIL PROTECTED] _ Do not post admin requests to the list. Goanet mailing list (Goanet@goanet.org)
[Goanet] 'DOING BUSINESS IN INDIA' SEMINAR AT HANNOVER
Doing business with India is a win-win proposition this was the message conveyed by Indian participants at a largely attended panel discussion on Attractiveness of India as an Investment Destination as part of a day- long Seminar on Doing Business in India, which was organized by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) and KPMG in Hannover today. Investing in India is being simplified for the benefit of foreign investors, Dr. Ashwani Kumar, Minister of State for Commerce Industry, said while urging the German industry to come and be a part of the Indian growth process. Other leading participants in the discussion included Dr. Ajay Dua, Secretary (Industrial Policy Promotion), Ministry of Commerce Industry; Mr. Saroj K Poddar, President, FICCI; Mr. V.R.S. Natrajan, Chairman Managing Director, Bharat Earth Movers Ltd.; Dr. Laszio Straub, Vice President , Corporate Development, Knorr-Bremse; and Dr. Sibylle Bartels- Hetzler, Member of the Board, KPMG, Germany. The Minister also released a FICCI-KPMG publication titled Investing in India, which brings out the emergence of India as one of the fastest growing economies in the world and the various steps taken to encourage foreign investment into India including the process of lowering FDI caps in different sector which was being judiciously done. Dr. Dua reiterated that the total factor productivity in Indian industry was much higher than in other emerging economies and had become a major reason for India's emergence as an FDI destination. Not only does India enjoy advantages in terms of availability and remuneration for labour but also there are considerably opportunities in India to substitute labour intensive processes for capital intensive activities. Also the vast domestic market for most consumer and durable goods and its rapid growth due to higher disposable incomes in hands of young population have made India an ideal domestic growth led market economy. By whichever criterion middle class is identified, the purchasing power in hands of Indian urban class as well as rural rich is growing and their appetite for consumer and white goods is growing, Dr. Dua said. He also highlighted India's large production of agricultural goods like cotton, tea, pulses and milk besides huge reserves of iron ore, bauxite and coal. The high-savings rate of 29% in India was flagged as an added factor for undertaking new investments in India by Dr. Dua. Reinforcing the message, Mr. Poddar said 70% of foreign companies investing in India were making profits and urged German companies to consider India in your investment goals and look at India with interest and enthusiasm. The liberalization of rules and regulations in India, according to Dr. Dua, had unleashed a spirit of enterprise and promoted trade, both domestic and foreign. This combined with the diligence and discipline of India's labour force had contributed to the significant economic growth witnessed in India in recent years, he pointed out, adding that this growth would further accelerate once the physical infrastructure of power, roads and ports got improved. The two other panel discussions held today as part of Doing Business with India event were panel discussions on: Regulatory Aspects of Starting Business in India and Entry Strategies for SMEs to India. _ Do not post admin requests to the list. Goanet mailing list (Goanet@goanet.org)
[Goanet] BJP leader Pramod Mahajan shot at, critical
BJP leader Pramod Mahajan shot at, critical April 22, 2006 09:37 IST Last Updated: April 22, 2006 18:54 IST Senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader Pramod Mahajan was in a highly critical condition after an attempt on his life in Mumbai this morning by his younger brother who shot him several times in the lower chest and abdomen. Who is Pravin Mahajan? After a four-hour emergency surgery to deal with critical injuries in his liver, lower chest, abdomen and pancreas, the doctors said that the BJP general secretary's condition was 'quite critical' and that he had been put on ventilator. Four bullets that caused extensive damage and massive bleeding in Mahajan's liver and other organs were not removed during the surgery at the Hinduja hospital by a team of doctors. He was given 25 bottles of blood to make up for the blood loss. Major bleeding stopped after the surgery but he is still oozing blood from the extensive liver injury, according to Dr Anupam Verma, dean of the hospital. The shooting incident took place at Mahajan's 14th floor apartment in Worli around 8 am after heated arguments between him and his younger brother Pravin, according to the police who said that the assailant went to a police station later, surrendered with the revolver and was arrested. What motivated the attack remained unclear with police as well as the third Mahajan brother Prakash discounting earlier reports that property dispute was the cause. Pravin's lawyer Nand Kumar Rajurkar claimed that he was mentally ill. I am not aware whether Pravin shot at his brother but certainly I know that Pravin is mentally ill and needs psychiatric treatment, he told reporters. Pramod's maternal uncle Vibhakar Mirajkar said it was not property dispute but an inferiority complex that may have led Pravin to fire at his brother. As far as I know there was no property except for a small plot of land, which Pramod had purchased in Ambajogai in Marathwada region several years ago, Mirajkar told PTI. Mirajkar, a lecturer with a local college, said Pravin was not friendly with the other two brothers and kept away from family functions and get togethers. Pravin always remained aloof from the main family, Mirajkar said. Pramod helped Pravin in several ways and we are at a loss to understand what led him to take such a step, Mirajkar said. Pravin has been charged with attempt to murder and was interrogated for about 6 hours before being sent to J J Hospital for analyzing his mental state. 56-year-old Mahajan's wife and some other family members witnessed the shocking incident after which his brother-in-law Gopinath Munde and a doctor, both staying in the same apartment complex, rushed him to the hospital. As the news of Mahajan being shot at spread, a large number of BJP supporters rushed to the hospital and police had a tough time controlling the crowd. Top BJP leaders, including L K Advani, Rajnath Singh and M Venkaiah Naidu also rushed to Mumbai. After visiting Mahajan in the Intensive Care Unit, Advani said, In this situation, only prayers can help. Hundreds of BJP workers made a beeline to donate blood at the hospital on hearing that their leader was in need of B+ blood. Former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee was in constant touch with Mahajan's family. Shiv Sena leaders Manohar Joshi, Uddhav Thackarey, film personalities Hema Malini and Madhur Bhandarkar, Maharashtra Ministers Chagan Bhujbal and Dilip- Walse Patil visited the hospital to enquire about Mahajan's condition. Photograph: Paresh Gandhi http://in.rediff.com/news/2006/apr/22shot.htm - Forwarded by www.goa-world.com _ Do not post admin requests to the list. Goanet mailing list (Goanet@goanet.org)
[Goanet] Konkani Tiatrs 'Hangach Ami Chuktanv' 'Uzo' to be staged in Qatar
THE COUNT DOWN STARTS FOR KONKANI SHORT PLAYS IN QATAR. The stage is all set to host Konkani short plays entitled 1) Hangach ami Chuktanv written and directed by Ms Natcey Barretto. The cast: Lourdes Menezes, Matilda Mascarenhas, Princilla Lobo, Henry Fernandes, Rosario Fernandes, Rosario Dias, Cyril Rodrigues, Filomeno Rodrigues and Natcey Barretto. 2) Uzo written and directed by Louis Carvalho and the cast: Ana Maria Fernandes, Francisco Fernandes, David Carneiro, Anthony Fernandes, Tommy Fernandes, A.J. Vaz, Melcher Morais, Paixao Fernandes, Fravel Estrocio and Louis Carvalho. The selected renowned professional artistes Superstar Jose Rod and Kala Academy Award winner Gracy Morais from Kuwait and versatile singer/actress Felcy Cabral from Goa with their latest songs will be flown in to entertain and to keep the spirit high of the Konkani loving audience. Norman Cardoz especially flown in from Goa will provide the Music. The show will be held on Friday the 21st April 2006 from 4.00 Pm onwards at the Ministry of Education Hall. The gates will be open at 3.30 pm. On behalf of the konkani speaking community the organizers are planning to felicitate Mr. Roque Fenandes who will be leaving Qatar in May 2006, after putting up 25 years of service. He was instrumental in organizing many Konkani shows in Qatar. In short he has worked a lot to uplift our mother tongue Konkani and by doing community service. The Indian Ambassador HE Dr. George Joseph has kindly consented to be the Chief Guest, inaugurate the show and to felicitate Mr. Roque Fernandes on behalf of the Goan community. The Main Sponsor for the show is Palolem Beach Resort, Canacona-Goa and the Co-Sponsor is Sign Tech Neon. The Tickets are priced at Q.Rs. 25/= (Resv) 20/= are available at Designers textiles Tailoring, Tel. 4325478 / 5842183. Agostinho H. Pires, Co-ordinator, Mob #: 5568072. - Forwarded by www.goa-world.com __ 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] OBITUARY - Angelina (ANGELA) Pereira - Kuwait/Borim (Goa)
--- * G * O * A * N * E * T *** C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * --- USDA certified Goa Sausages and other Goan foods can now be delivered to virtually any part of the world. http://www.goanfoods.com --- OBITUARY Angelina (Angela) Pereira from Borim-Tolop, Ponda, wife of Joaquim Salvador Pereira, mother of Abbie, daughter of late Antony Grecy Pillai expired in Kuwait on 14th April 2006 following a brief illness at Mubarak Hospital. A mass will be held at 5:00 p.m. on Monday, 17th April 2006 at 5:00 p.m. at Holy Family Cathedral Church, Kuwait City, and the body flown to Goa, India. (Source: CPP) __ 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] Eduardo for emigrants office in Goa / Goan Welfare Society (GWS) demands made in 2003 - finally under consideration
--- * G * O * A * N * E * T *** C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * --- USDA certified Goa Sausages and other Goan foods can now be delivered to virtually any part of the world. http://www.goanfoods.com --- Eduardo for emigrants office in Goa / Goan Welfare Society (GWS) demands made in 2003 - finally under consideration From: Carmo Santos, President, Goan Welfare Society (GWS), Kuwait Eduardo for emigrants office in Goa NT Staff Reporter Panaji, April 12: The Commissioner for NRI Affairs, Mr Eduardo Faleiro has written to the Union Minister for Overseas Indian Affairs, Mr Vyalar Ravi to consider exempting maids, drivers and other workers of the lower income group who seek employment abroad, from approaching the office of the Protector of Emigrants, at Mumbai, to obtain the emigration clearance. Presently teachers, doctors, nurses and those holding a diploma or a university degree are exempted from emigration clearance. Addressing a press conference at the ministers block in the secretariat today, Mr Faleiro informed that he would also visit some states like Punjab, Haryana, Gujarat and Rajasthan to study the emigration pattern for the persons from these states who emigrate to foreign land. I would have liked to visit Kerala, immediately, but the election process in that state has made me change my mind, he added. Due to low literacy and other factors, such persons need the services of intermediaries and they are harassed and fleeced and often they are also victims of criminal offences, Mr Faleiro observed, adding that under these circumstances, it becomes necessary to establish an office of the protector of emigrants in Goa itself. Mr Faleiro said that he would follow the possibility of conferring voting rights on the non-resident Indians from Goa, living around the world. There is a bill pending in the Parliament to amend the Representation of Peoples Act so that such rights may be conferred on NRIs, he said, pointing out that the bill however, is not yet scheduled for discussion in the Parliament. I will meet the Union Minister for Law, Mr Hansraj Bharadwaj during my proposed visit to Delhi, scheduled during April-end, for discussing this issue, Mr Faleiro said. The other issue in the list released by Mr Faleiro about the priorities concerning the NRIs from Goa includesprotecting the houses and properties of the Goans away from their motherland. The Chief Minister, Mr Pratapsing Rane has asked me to take special interest in this matter and I am working in this regard, Mr Faleiro said. Mr Faleiro also intends to get the degrees of the Goa University recognised by foreign countries, especially the government of Kuwait where maximum Goans go in search of employment. I have taken up the matter with our ambassador in Kuwait and hope that he will pursue the matter with the said government, he stated. Goans holding foreign passports may use chartered flights, however, the PIOs who come to Goa on chartered flights are required to return within four weeks from the date of their arrival, Mr Faleiro further said, mentioning that PIOs of Goan origin should not be inconvenienced only because they have exceeded the four week period. The office of the commissioner for NRI affairs will also be setting up its website within a month to inform the NRGs of different facilities available to them from the state as well as the central government. The website will be developed by Goacominsys and Mr Jerry Menezes. Replying to a question, Mr Faleiro said that he would be proposing issuing of bonds for the NRGs with higher rate of interest than that offered by the banks, so that maximum money earned by the NRGs is invested in the state. Answering yet another question, the Commissioner for NRI Affairs said that he is examining the possibility of a single window system with the Economic Development Corporation. (The Navhind Times) Goa-World.Com Team adds: Goan Welfare Society-Kuwait [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Sun Dec 21, 2003 9:37 am Subject: NRI-Goa Facilitation Centre Delegation's Visit to Kuwait NRI-GOA FACILITATION CENTRE DELEGATION'S VISIT TO KUWAIT (December 12, 2003) A delegation of NRI-Goa Facilitation Centre comprising of Mr. Chandrakant Keni - Chairman, Mr. Tony Correia Afonso - Member, Mr. Pramod Shetye - MD Goa Tourism Development Corporation Ltd., Mr. Swapnil Naik - Nodal Officer NRI, was met on arrival by the representatives of Goan Welfare Society (GWS) - Kuwait on December 12, 2003. A Seminar was held at Carlton Towers Hotel - Kuwait City, on 13th December, 2003, where a large number of Goans attended and raised various issues concerning the NRIs. The main speakers Mr. Tony Correia Afonso, Mr. Chandrakant Keni and Mr.
[Goanet] Goan band Lynx to play at Doha May Queen Ball
--- * G * O * A * N * E * T *** C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * --- USDA certified Goa Sausages and other Goan foods can now be delivered to virtually any part of the world. http://www.goanfoods.com --- Goan band Lynx to play at Doha May Queen Ball Published: Wednesday, 12 April, 2006, 11:38 AM Doha Time Staff Reporter THE Goan Welfare Association (GWA), Qatar, is to organise the sixth annual May Queen Ball on May 11, 2006 at the Diplomatic Club from 8pm. Indian band Lynx will perform at the dinner-dance programme. The highlight of the event will be crowning of the May Queen by Bollywood stars who will attend the function. Lynx has been around for more than a decade and has played in Dubai. After the Doha show, the band will perform in England on May 13. Lynx came on the music scene in Goa when bands played only country and pop. The bands music is immensely enjoyable, the organisers said. Goan host Updesh Swar will compere the show. The quality of the Doha May Queen ball has improved tremendously over the years with the support of sponsors and participants, said association president Simon DSilva. This time too, it will be a memorable event with 15,000 watts of sound and lively lights producing magical effects, said DSilva. Last year programme had been a huge success though the show was postponed at the last minute due to some technical glitch. The association organises major events in keeping with the traditional Goan hospitality, cultural heritage and music, the president said. www.goa-world.com _ Do not post admin requests to the list. Goanet mailing list (Goanet@goanet.org)
[Goanet] Kuwait: Konkani Mass in Ahmadi
-- Domnic Fernandes continues (Part III) his reminiscence of Mapusa of the 1950s http://www.goanet.org/index.php?name=Newsamp;file=articleamp;sid=426 -- Kuwait: Konkani Mass in Ahmadi Rev. Fr. Melvin Pinto, Parish priest of Kuwait Cathedral, who initiated Konkani mass in Salmiya Chapel a year ago, now has made the announcement of starting Konkani mass in Our Lady of Arabia Church - Ahmadi starting from 21st April 2006 (Friday) at 5:00 pm. - Peter Castelino, Ahmadi, Kuwait (Source: Bellevision.com) www.catholic-church.org/kuwait/ _ Do not post admin requests to the list. Goanet mailing list (Goanet@goanet.org)
[Goanet] Konkani Drama Anv Kallokant Sandlom in Bahrain on 27th April 2006
-- Domnic Fernandes continues (Part II) his reminiscence of Mapusa of the 1950s http://www.goanet.org/index.php?name=Newsamp;file=articleamp;sid=426 -- Konkani Drama Anv Kallokant Sandlom Bahrain: Tiatr a traditional form of Konkani Drama is being stage in Bahrain later this month. FFR Production in association with The Folk Theatre is presenting tthe drama entitled Anv Kallokant Sandlom meaning I am lost in the dark by Jr. Anthony Luis. It will be staged on April 27 at the Baan Saeng Thai Restaurants's auditorium in Adliya, starting at 7.30 p.m. Jr. Anthony Luis, is quite famous among the artistes here and has presented comedy skits in almost every Konkani programmes in Bahrain for the last few years. Before his arrival into Bahrain he has performed for many professional directors in Goa, besides regularly producing his own Konkani plays for carnival celebrations. Well known stage artistes from Goa including Felcy, and the Top Comedian of Konkani stage Domnic and Kuwait-based Comedian Philip and Querobina will be flown in specially for the show. Selected local artistes will provide the supporting roles. Tickets for the show Anv Kallokant Sandlom are priced at BD: 3/- and BD: 2/- are now available at Mangalore Store, La Ferns Cafe and Jehad Electronics. There will be free transport after the show to Isa Town, Riffa and Budaiya. The show is sponsored by Indian Airlines, State Bank of India and Coca-Cola. For further details contact the organisers on 39659539 or 39083239 G.R.Crasto[EMAIL PROTECTED] exclusive for www.goa-world.com www.goa-world.com/goa/tiatrtiatrist/ _ Do not post admin requests to the list. Goanet mailing list (Goanet@goanet.org)
[Goanet] I want to become Prime Minister, says Advani
| Domnic Fernandes continues (Part II) his reminiscence of | | Mapusa of the 1950s| | | | http://www.goanet.org/index.php?name=Newsamp;file=articleamp;sid=426 | I want to become Prime Minister, says Advani Wednesday, 05 April , 2006, 17:17 New Delhi: Senior BJP leader L K Advani, who recently expressed keenness on a change in his party's image, said factors like infighting and corruption do hurt the party. The Leader of the Opposition also said he would like to be Prime Minister. When asked if he was worried about BJP, Advani, who quit as party president in the wake of the row he had triggered with the RSS over his comments on Pakistan founder Mohammad Ali Jinnah in 2005, said, The general phrase used is 'Congressisation' of the BJP. Infighting, factionalism, corruption... All these things... They do hurt. To a question whether he wanted to be the Prime Minister, the former deputy Prime Minister said, I don't see anything wrong in wanting to be... liking to be (Prime Minister). That's for the party and everyone to decide... Very often even the parties do not decide these matters... These happen themselves, he remarked adding the choice for the top job depended on varying factors. During the interview, the former deputy Prime Minister also regretted what he called gradual political degeneration in the country after 1947. Let me say that prior to 1947, when we got freedom, gradually things started degenerating and gradually it came to a point that politics did not remain what it is in other democracies, Advani said. He, however, said he did not feel out of place in what he perceives as a changed political environment. It's not difficult... I have seen so many people who have contributed so much without getting anything in return, Advani said, when asked whether he found uncomfortable in the present political environment. -- Real integrity is doing the right thing, knowing that nobody's going to know whether you did it or not ~www.goa-world.com~ _ Do not post admin requests to the list. Goanet mailing list (Goanet@goanet.org)
[Goanet] Anil Kakodkar to visit Vienna to talk N-safeguards
Kakodkar to visit Vienna to talk N-safeguards Sunday, 02 April , 2006 Mumbai: Top nuclear scientist and Chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission Anil Kakodkar will visit Vienna this week for talks with the IAEA on a safeguards accord proposed under the Indo-US nuclear deal to pave the way for resumption of nuclear fuel for Indian reactors. Kakodkar will also discuss with IAEA representatives an Additional Protocol as agreed in the Indo-US nuclear deal reached during the visit of President George W Bush last month. Read: Left meets Right on nuclear agreement The plan to separate India's civilian and military nuclear facilities provides for an India-specific safeguards agreement to be negotiated with the IAEA. New Delhi has sought such an agreement since India is neither a member of the NPT nuclear powers comprising the P-5 countries nor it comes under the category of non-Nuclear Weapon States. This is a process the AEC Chairman will be undertaking at Vienna prior to tripartite arrangement with the US. This process would involve the understanding as well as putting forth India's stance on the nuances of the 'India specific' safeguards. This process is very essential as a preparation to deal with the Nuclear Suppliers' Group from whom India is expected to buy its future nuclear plants to increase the electricity base capacity which will be put under IAEA safeguards, a top DAE official said. Safeguards of IAEA are to prevent diversion of nuclear material for weapon's programme. They are complemented by controls on the export of sensitive technology from countries such as UK and the USA through NSG. - Forwarded by www.goa-world.com _ Do not post admin requests to the list. Goanet mailing list (Goanet@goanet.org) Help/Unsubscribe/Update your Subscription: %(user_optionsurl)s This email sent to %(user_address)s
[Goanet] Easter Nite in Kuwait
Easter Nite in Kuwait Curtorcares United (Kuwait) will present their 2nd grand Easter Nite at Fakher Al-Deen ballroom, Dawliah Complex Kuwait City on 20th April 2006 starting from 9.00pm onwards. Music for the evening will be provided by Next of Kin and Kuwaits premier band the Stepping Stones. Highlight of the dance is the crowning of Easter Queen. For more details contact: 9711524, 9763922, 9053718, 6246295, 5648312(Salmiya); 9756749 and 9581491 at Golden Goa, Kuwait City; 9586942(Abhasiya); and 7658628(Kheitan). Jack Fernandes President, Curtorcares United (Kuwait) Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Forwarded on request of Curtorcares United. __ 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) Help/Unsubscribe/Update your Subscription: %(user_optionsurl)s This email sent to %(user_address)s
[Goanet] Re: NRI meet in Kuwait
Re: Eugene Corriea's query on the subject. Hi Eugene, Thanks for your interest. The meeting was attended by 38 Goans! Counting the three member delegation and the canteen boy it totalled 42. There was nothing new presented at this meeting as the Goa NRI F.C. delegation visiting Kuwait on 13-14 December 2003 (for which I shared the dias) had taken notes upon notes on the same subjects! To-date no redressal in view, no feedback from the Goa NRI F.C. The meeting was organized by two out of the three NRI Goans from Kuwait recorded on the committee (see the website) as if there were no Goan association to lead, unlike the past which was under the auspices of the Goan Welfare Society (GWS). Courtesy demanded that the President and Managing Committee of GWS be invited as in 2003 to call the meet and organize the same! FYI, the goa-world.com has offered to host the Goa NRI F.C.website free of charge. It was pointed out that the website has been down since 2005! Evidence of the same including the press release as posted on the Goa NRI F.C. visit to Kuwait on 13-14 December 2003 was presented to the VP, Herculano Dourado. The delegation came on a merge budget and hence had to substain on the way-side 'shourma' sandwiches as pointed out by the VP. Incidentally, Eduardo Faleiro has been nominated to the Goa NRI F.C. Isn't this position a little on the lower end for a man who has done so much at various central Indian government level, by the blessings of the Goan voters. As inquired, the following are two Goans who are registered in the Goa NRI F.C. committee from the U.A.E. - Shri. Joaquim DSouza, Dubai - Shri. Ratikant Mandrekar, Abu Dhabi Looking forward to your posting on the subject re: Dubai. Gaspar Almeida Hon. General Secretary (since 1999) Goan Welfare Society (GWS) Kuwait __ 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) Help/Unsubscribe/Update your Subscription: %(user_optionsurl)s This email sent to %(user_address)s
[Goanet] Scholarship watch
Scholarship watch TIMES NEWS NETWORK Young Indian men and women, born of Goan parents or those who have been living and working in Goa for the past ten years, can apply for the De Souza Trust Goa Scholarship to fund part or the entire cost of their tuition fees in a UK institution. Since 1998, when the scholarship was first introduced, several Goan students have successfully completed their studies in the UK in subjects as diverse as media management, architecture computing and design, TV documentary making, music therapy, architectural conservation, human rights, communication systems and signal processing and innovation technology and the law. Funds for the scholarship are derived from the estate of Diego Frank de Souza. The scholarship covers part or full tuition fees. All other costs are to be borne by the student. The British Council arranges for a gratis UK visa for the duration of the course. To apply the applicant must be: be an Indian citizen n be resident in Goa or born of Goan parents n be not more than 35 years old n have track record for excellence in academic or extra curricular achievement n have confirmed admission for any technical/ vocational/ academic course of study in the United Kingdom for up to one year. Application forms can be collected from any British Council office or library. Completed forms should reach the British Council by May 31, 06. For details contact the Education Governance and Science Unit in Mumbai on (022) 22790147; email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Forwarded by Gaspar Almeida, www.goa-world.com
[Goanet] Indian govt concerned about NRIs welfare, says minister
THE Government of India is deeply concerned about the welfare of the 4mn Indians working abroad and the countrys foreign policies are framed taking into account this factor, Indias Minister of State for External Affairs E Ahmed yesterday said. Addressing a community reception at the Indian Cultural Centre last night, the minister announced that the government would accord top priority to solve the problems being faced by its people working overseas. Introduction of open houses to bring the missions to the people has been highly appreciated by all. Tomorrow, I will take up a number of issues with the Indian ambassadors to the countries in the region at a meeting scheduled in Doha, he said. Among them are shortage of staff at various Indian embassies in the Gulf, major problems faced by the Indian expatriate community and ways and means to strengthen bilateral relations. Referring to Qatar, the minister observed that it was a home away from home for him and he enjoyed the hospitality of the people in Qatar. India-Qatar ties have grown to the level of strategic relations. About the recently concluded India-US nuclear agreement, the minister reiterated that it was in the best interest of India. Every Indian should be proud of his country. We never succumb to external pressure. Regarding Irans nuclear programme, the minister said Iran has every right to conduct nuclear research for peaceful purposes and according to international commitments. Indias unwavering support to the cause of the Palestinian people is another example of Indias neutral stand, he said. India believes that the invasion of Iraq by the US was a mistake. India has become a global leader in many areas. In this context, it deserves a permanent place in the UN Security Council, the visiting minister said. A memorandum, highlighting issues such as attestation of documents, introduction of smart cards, setting up of Pravasi Centre, increasing the staff strength in the embassy, separate Pravasi Day for the Gulf region, reservation for NRI students in educational institutions and land for the Indian Cultural Centre was presented to the minister. Replying to it, Ahmed assured the gathering that all possible efforts would be made to meet the genuine demands. Indian Ambassador Dr George Joseph, ICC president KC Varghese, KMCC president S A M Basheer and Norka Roots director C K Menon also spoke. Indian ambassador to Bahrain Rama Krishna Shetty also attended. P A M.Sherif presented a memento to the minister. ICC general secretary Saleem Ponnambath welcomed the gathering and vice- president Tarun Basu proposed a vote of thanks. AV (Gulf-Times Qatar)
[Goanet] Re: Floriano on GOANS ASSOCIATION' Rene Barreto
Dear Mr. Floriano Lobo, Esq. I fully concur with Dr. Jose Colaco. Infact when this posting arrived, I was penning a few lines in response, but now that was exactly what Dr. Jose Colaco has already stated and in my mind. We do not wish some elements to paint Mr. Rene Barreto, Esq. in bad light just for supporting a just cause or organizing a meet. Of course what is important is that all factors are to be considered, and a secular approach is to be made. Dividing the community on party/religion/creed factor is to be deplored. Also there must be a stop to any further GROUPINGS/FORUM being formed as what is already in place should be continued or re-constitute the same for the betterment of all NRI Goans! If time permits, please dwell on what is exactly happening with the NRI Felicitation Centre and its cherished goals! From the Arabian Gulf .. we call a stone a stone ! Almeida Gaspar www.goa-world.com TGF Coordinator
[Goanet] Catholic Priest found murdered in Goa
-- Forwarded message -- From: Anthony Vaz anthonygoemkar at yahoo.co.in Date: Mar 18, 2006 2:22 PM People of Macasana, a village in South Goa, who went to the church for the daily morning mass on Saturday were in for a shock. As the congregation was waiting for the parish priest to enter the church for the 6.30 am mass, they found that neither the priest nor the sacristan were down from their residence. A panicky crowd gather outside the residence of the priest, Fr. Eusebio Ferrao and some ventured to the first floor parapet of the priest residence. On breaking a window pane they saw the priest lying on the floor. The sacristan cum cook of the priest was locked in an adjacent room. As per the information available, it seems that two youth from UP who were apparently known to the priest had visited the priest late on Friday night. They had come by the last bus at around 9.00 p.m. and the priest was apparently aware that they will be visiting him. They had dinner together and had gone to sleep. Some time during the middle of night they went into the priest's cabin and smothered him with a pillow and vanished from the premises after locking the priest's residence door from outside. Fr. Ferrao was a well known Konkanni writer and used to write regularly on Gulab Magazine and Vaurreadeancho Ixtt Weekly. In the latest issue of Vaurreadeancho Ixtt he had written an article on the Sanvordem Communal riots. Just a few days after the desecration of a cross at Comba in Margao this is another event which has shocked the Catholic community in Goa. Police Investigations are going on. Anthony Vaz from Macasana, Goa Read all Goanet messages at: http://www.goanet.org/archive.php?name=Newslist=goanet
[Goanet] OBITUARY CONDOLENCES
OBITUARY CONDOLENCES The President and Managing Committee of the Goan Welfare Society (GWS) expresses deep condolences to Mr. Joaquim Rebello (GWS Member) and family, on the demise of his beloved wife Mrs. Maria Rebello on 15/3/2006. Funeral cortege will leave her residence TODAY 16/3/2006 at 4:00 p.m. to Our Lady of Milagres Church, Mapusa, Bardez-Goa for Eucharistic celebration and burial. May her soul rest in peace. Goan Welfare Society (GWS) Kuwait
[Goanet] ADEUS KORCHEA VELLAR
ADEUS KORCHEA VELLAR You are gone Dad, but not away from our memories. We still remember you as Our Steel Strong Dad, because thats what you always called yourself. Yes, you were strong in your faith, in your walk with Christ, in whatever you did and also in yourself. Allen Costa as you were popularly known to the people of Goa, you never let them down and always gave them your best. During your days at ex-Emissora de Goa (now All India Radio), you regaled and enthralled your listeners with your rich toned voice. Your popularity with the listeners grew even more on the Konkani request show Manajogtim Geetam. Programs like Kandllam Onvllam, Moujecho Khell, and Goenchea Mollbar on FM became synonymous with the name Allen Costa. Your melodious songs of yesteryears, Mandovichea Deger, Vengoi Mujea Buzak, Kallangutchea Praer and especially Adeus Korchea Vellar are still on everyones lips even today. Yes Dad, this song Adeus Korchea Vellar sounds good only when you sing it. Even when you would hum this tune while in the hospital, you never faltered and hummed this tune to perfect. With pride we say we loved it when people called you Jim Reeves of Goa. Your good sense of humour took you a long way as compere at weddings and other social functions and even through your brief illness at the hospital. You had the knack of stealing everyones hearts. You went away too soon Dad. We never knew any sickness as partial Dementia. We were confident Senility was catching on, and we took your forgetfulness in our stride. But destiny had a different script for you. You hit the bed and never got out of it. All the doctors and nurses tried their best to get you back on your feet, prayers and dedications flowed from churches, family members, friends, fans, but in vain! You were destined to be with Jesus and thats where you are now rejoicing, without any pain or sorrow. We saw you struggle to talk, but only silent tears trickling down your eyes spoke what we couldnt understand. There was no exchange of farewell, just a silent retreat. Now while you are no more your voice continues to stay alive with us. We miss you Dad ! So also the people of Goa ! Tina Costa. (O'Heraldo/11 March 2006) - OBITUARY: 8 March 2006: ALLEN COSTA ALEIXINHO COSTA ALIAS ALLEN COSTA (Ex-Announcer, Emissora de Goa (All India Radio)); son of late Jose Costa/late Rosa Maria fernandes; Husband of late Beatriz, father of Flora/Marian (Germany), Joe/Melba, Tony/Cynthia, Tina, Evelyn/Ernest (Mumbai); grandfather of Kenneth, Rene, Joanna, Ruth and Elijah. (Porvorim, Goa) --- (Special thanks to Lino B. Dourado www.goa-world.com/goa/poems )
[Goanet] GWS-Kuwait announces Extraordinary General Body Meeting
The President and the Managing Committee of the Goan Welfare Society (GWS), Kuwait invites all members to attend the extraordinary General Body Meeting scheduled on Friday, 24th March 2006 at 10:30 a.m. at Faker ElDeen Palace, Kuwait City. All GWS Members are requested to be present in time. For more info, please contact Tel: 5658661 / 9519439 / 9047401 . Carmo Santos Hon. President Goan Welfare Society (GWS), Kuwait Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.goa-world.com/goa/gws/
[Goanet] Re: Revealing editorials regarding Sanvordem incidents, from Gomantak Times
And I invited anyone to challenge me on that. Since none came up I further elaborated my statement by telling the audience that if MGP was staunchly non- communal, it would not be gobbled by the communal BJP. - I would like to add to the above comment: MGP was originally and still continues to be gobbled by CONGRESS ! Also it is noted that the present CM is never addressed as CM of the Congress unlike his precedessor - the 13th CM ! AlmeidaG(ji) TGF floriano [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: All I can can here is WELL DONE once again, Mr. Syjay Gupta.
[Goanet] KGTS does it yet again with OSTAD TIATRIST
KGTS does it yet again with OSTAD TIATRIST Versatile Jose Rod honoured The unique concept of felicitating the yesteryears stars of Konkani stage for their contribution to the Tiatrist Fraternity is what Kuwait-Goa Tiatristanchi Sonvstha (KGTS) stands for. With the last two mega musical super hit shows in Kuwait, they did it again with the grand success of OSTAD TIATRIST - a tribute to Konkani Tiatr and Tiatrist, which was a sellout. Staged at the Hawalli A/C auditorium on 24th February 2006, this much awaited annual event saw the cream of the Konkani lovers among the audience. At the commencement, one minute silence was observed in respect of the late Amir, Sheikh Jaber Al Ahmed Al Jaber Al Sabah. Paying their respect to this great leader of Kuwait, the audience with the organizers observed a minute silence. KGTS started the show by playing Kuwait's National Anthem. This was followed by a chit-chat with a flow of yesteryears Tiatrists' songs as well as depiction. Legendary star Late Anthony Mendes shot to fame with his solo song Taxi Driver decades ago, and this time his sons, the Mendes Brothers, Felix-Xavier-Derrick performed it as a Trio. Remembering their father's contribution, Felix Mendes appreciated and thanked the KGTS members for inviting them to perform for their grand musical show. Felix also extended their well wishes and pledged support to new upcoming stars. Apart from the the Kuwait-based stars who performed, a galaxy of artistes from Bombay and Goa were flown specially for the 3rd Grand Musical show in Kuwait. Joe Rose, Comedian Augustino Temudo and Comedian Domnic Coelho, S.Lemos, Francis de Tuem and Trio Kings of Goa: Joaquim-Junior Rod-Anthony dazzled the audience in their spell binding musical journey of the golden era of Tiatr. The comedy skits interspeared between the songs. Songs from Francis de Tuem on Goa's mining industry was well applauded by the audience so was the Trio Kings songs on the political scenario in Goa. Trio kings are hardcore composers with political and social topics. They are very famous for their bold lyrics and widely expose the flaws of the Goa government through their songs. Their trios Dr. Verenkar, M.Boyer and Parrikar were well applauded. Comedian Domnic and Comedian Agostinho's performance kept the audience laughing till the very end. The appearances of the majority of the KGTS members including Manuel de Santa Cruz, Tony Carr, Clara, Domingos Araujo, Zorro, among others, in different song sequences and scenarios was well choreographed with appropriate light effects and music by a team of youngsters led by well-known musicians Maestro Succorro de Melo. The main attraction of the show was the leaflets (popularly known as Handbills) of yesteryears Tiatrs that were on display on the left side of the stage, and the right side of the stage was occupied by the musicians. This unique collection dating back to 1950's was provided by Brazinho Soares of Santa Cruz (Goa) to KGTS. The stage set-up suited for the musical show, the decor as well as light effects added charm. The opening song by KGTS President Francis de Verna, KGTS members Junifer Rodrigues, Donald Colaco and Cajetan de Sanvordem highlighted the significance of the title of the musical Ostad Tiatrist. Heartthrob of Konkani stage Jose Rod in his song AMIG paid rich tributes to Bab Peter. Jose Rod was felicitated at the hands of Xavier Mendes for his tremendous contribution. With tears of joy, a surprised Jose Rod thanked all his fellow KGTS colleagues and fellow Tiatr lovers for honour bestowed. The compere announced that this was a well guarded secret by the KGTS until the event unfolded. Mario de Majorda was at his best with his hilarious laughing pills along with Comedian Nelson. Palkacho Divo a tribute song to one of the senior artistes - Anthony (of Trio Kings fame) by the newly formed trio Katty de Navelim-Simon Gonsalves-Joseph Rodrigues was well composed sung. At this junction, Anthony was escorted on the stage and he congratulated the composer and singers. Such was his liking of the song that Anthony will have it added in his Konkani VCD which will be shortly released in fond rememberance of his Trio singers Late Conception and Late Nelson. KGTS which was formed in 2003 and has organized Musical Show in Kuwait for the last 3 years including this year, the proceeds collected is given to Goan Dramatists on Konkani Stage who are often old and forgotten. This is one generous way of telling the senior and retired Dramatists that KGTS together with Konkani Tiatr lovers in Kuwait cares for them and that their contribution is not forgotten by the new generation. Gracy Morais Cheddum, Joe Rose Bubli Bubli, Goenchim Antique Ghoram and Jaisi Jaisi, Anthony Carr Goa, Zorro Kazar Zatam, Donald Colaco Upkar, S.Lemos Rakhno Bhurgo and Kiddo ani Mathi, Junior Rod Kid Boxer, Francis de Tuem Young Menezes, Salleli Satari and Christanvachim
[Goanet] Hi Kovita vach ani boroupeachem nanv sangun, ek Konkani CD inam mevoi !
Hi Kovita vach ani boroupeachem nanv sangun, ek Konkani CD inam mevoi ! KONKANI KOVITA: SANGIL'LEM TUKA Mhojea darak addambo na Kedna-i bhitor sorunk zata Ponn atam! Bhitor etna darar avaz ghal Mhoje sangata konnui asum eta Suria udenti thavn ostomtea vatharant pavlo Tuji vatt polloit kiteak ravum? Vorixtt somdirant jinsavar masli Tujich kiteak axea korum? - Hi kovita boroupi konn zait ? Ani khuinchea vorsa xhap'pun ailoli Gulf-Goans e-Newsletter-ar !! Tumcho zap amcam pavounim 5vi Mars-achea 2006: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sarko zabab ditoleanchim nanvam ami Gulf-Goans e-Newsletter zapoun handtoleat. Eka-von cho zabab paulear ami sot't ghalun, ek nanv vinchun kadtoleat. Inam zigtoleak ami ek novi Konkani CD pautti kortoleat. Moderator www.goa-world.com
[Goanet] KGTS' Mega Musical Show OSTAD TIATRIST - Artistes arrive in Kuwait
KGTS' Mega Musical Show Ostad Tiatrist Kuwait, February 20, 2006: Kuwait-Goa Tiatristanchi Sonvstha (KGTS) will present their 3rd Mega Konkani Musical Show OSTAD TIATRIST, a Tribute to Konkani Tiatr and Tiatrists, on Friday, 24th February 2006 at Hawally A.C. Auditorium in Kuwait from 3.30 pm onwards. Goa's famous Trio Kings: Joaquim-Jr.Rod-Anthony, Francis de Tuem and Comedian Augustin have already arrived Kuwait. They were warmly received by a large delegation of KGTS members and managing committee at the Kuwait International Airport this evening. They will be joined by S. Lemos, Joe Rose, Succurine, Comedian Domnic, guest stars Mendes Brothers: Felix-Xavier-Derek and super select team of musicians from Kuwait for a spell-binding musical journey to the golden era of Tiatr. KGTS fosters Goan art and culture offering a platform for Konkani stage artistes in Kuwait, and has a mission to support the cause of senior retired Konkani stage artistes. KGTS' maiden venture Tiatr Ani Tiatrist was magically novel presentation, followed by Konknni Machiek Noman and this time nothing less - superb stage setting, sound system, special lights effects, scintillating music and colourful side shows and costumes. Kuwait Goa Tiatristanchi Sonvstha (KGTS) with the help of the support of the Konkani stage lovers have been able to bring joy and smiles, with their humble contributions to senior Konkani stage artistes of the yesteryears, namely: Padmashri Award winner M.Boyer, Philomena Braz, Betty Ferns, Albert Rose, Patrick Dourado, Vitorino Periera, (Late) Mary Vaz, Prem Kumar, Paul Romy, (Late) Rom Tony and John Nazareth. Proceeds of the show will be sent to five beneficiaries selected unanimously on the basis of merit and contribution to Konknni Stage whose names would be announced during the show. Limited entry passes available with KGTS Members and in Kuwait City at Raja Stores. For more info, email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] or Tel: 7165438, 6195019, 9391452, 9106617, 5643619 or log on to www.goa-world.com/goa/kgts/ Link articles on KGTS: http://64.62.136.189/gulf-goans@yahoogroups.com/msg01889.html http://www.goa-world.com/ __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
[Goanet] KGTS palkar hadtta OSTAD TIATRIST ....... 24ver Febrerachea 2006
Kuwait xharant Tiatr ani Tiatrist ani Konknni Machiek Noman osleo athvech torecheo dakhovnneo machier haddun ithias rochpi, Kuwait-Goa Tiatristanchi Sonvstha (KGTS) machier hadtta: OSTAD TIATRIST (songitan) Bospagari (retired) tiatristam passot Febrerachea 24 tarker, 2006 (Sunkraradis) Hawally A/C Auditorium justuch sanjechea 3.30 Horar Hea show-ant bhag ghevunk khas Mumbai/Goem thavn pavtat: Comedy Queen - SUCCORINA Goa's Trio Kings - JOAQUIM - JR. ROD - ANTHONY Ace Comedians - DOMINIC AGOSTINHO New Craze - FRANCIS DE TUEM Evergreen - JOE ROSE Versatile Singer - S. LEMOS Ani chodda tempan Trio-hanche Ostad MENDES BROS (Felix - Xavier - Derrek), tosech KGTS-hache vangddi. Heia show-ak mhon bulgaitem songit dhitele Kuwaitche orixtt songitkar. Gel'lea vorsacho Konknni Machiek Noman showacho faido pattoila heia Tiatristank: M.BOYER, BETTY FERNS, PATRICK DOURADO, VITORIN PEREIRA, FILOMENA BRAZ ani ALBERT ROSE. Hea vorsac dengui favo zatelea Tiatristanchim nanvam machier thavn kollovpant eitlim. Kuwait-Goa Tiatristanchi Sonvstha
[Goanet] Month's Mind Mass - Mrs. Maria Aurora D'Souza (Kuwait/Sircaim)
MONTH'S MIND MRS. MARIA AURORA D'SOUZA 22-01-2006 21-02-06 : Holy Family Cathedral, Kuwait at 7.00 p.m. Offered by: Crisanto (Babush), Ignatious ( Iggi ) and Family 22-02-06 : Our Lady Of Milagris Church, Sircaim at 4.30 p.m. Offered by : Children and family Friends and Relatives please accept this intimation. (:LM:)
[Goanet] Goans in Gulf demands Paul Moraes resignation and disbanding of ABKP
Konkani meet wants one scipt, Devnagri NT Staff Reporter Panaji Feb 10: The president of the silver jubilee literary conference of Akhil Bharatiya Konkani Parishad, Paul Moraes, addressing the inaugural session of the three-day event, today said that one script namely Devnagri should be supported, especially among the new generation if Konkani language is to be developed in the global scenario. The Chief Minister, Mr Pratapsingh Rane, who was the chief guest on the occasion said that his government is ready to support holding of World Konkani Conference in Goa. The state has a unique culture of creative geniuses and Konkani language has been instrumental in maintaining this culture, he observed. Earlier, the Governor, Mr S C Jamir inaugurated the literary conference, at the open auditorium of Kala Academy, in the presence of a number of former presidents of the Parishad. Mr Jamir, describing Konkani language as the entity which gave Goa its distinct identity, said that there should be reciprocal understanding between people by way of languages. The local languages must develop linkages with the world community, at large, the Governor said, pointing out that languages are vehicles of communication and find expression of feelings. Learning languages helps in fostering emotional integration between people, he noted. Moraes, delivering his presidential address said that literature in Konkani has been generated through various scripts and the process would continue, which is a fact. However, he said, many scripts are unable to standardise the language and hence our predecessors as well as leaders who shouldered the Konkani movement chose Devnagari script as the standard script. Speaking further, Moraes said that everyone following other scripts in Konkani could slowly shift to Devnagri, over a period of time. The future generation should very well be conversant with the Devnagri script, he opined. Moraes also stressed on the need to make Konkani education compulsory in Goan schools and impress upon the governments in Maharashtra, Karnataka and Kerala to introduce Konkani in their schools. There is a need to launch another movement for achieving this goal, he pointed out. Moraes said that Goan bodies like Goa University, Goa Konkani Akademi and Kala Academy must involve Konkani institutions from outside the state in their projects like Konkani encyclopedias, dictionaries, research and translation work. In our midst there are few narrow-minded people who have build walls of regionalism, caste, religion, dialect and community, which in turn create hindrances before the parishad to achieve its goals, he stated. The government should provide the Akhil Bharatiya Konkani Parishad with an office in the state and an annual grant, Moraes said. The former co-operation minister of Karnataka, Mr R V Deshpande, who was the guest of honour, said that Konkani is a secular language and Konkani people are secular in nature. He further said that a World Konkani Centre should be constructed, at Mangalore. The outgoing president of the parishad, Basti Vaman Shenoy also spoke on the occasion. The president of the reception committee of the conference, Mr Shantaram Naik, in his welcome address said that Konkani is a great binder and unites people, while the president of the national organising committee, Dr Tanaji Halarnkar urged for promotion of Konkani language by crossing the barriers of religion, caste, region and script. A number of former presidents of the parishad namely Ravindra Kelekar, Purushottam Mallya, Uday Bhembre, Chandrakant Keni and Pundalik Naik, among others were felicitated on the occasion. A number of new books in Konkani of various scripts were also released during the inaugural session. - Goans in Gulf demands the resignation of Paul Moraes and the ABKP. Gaspar Almeida www.goa-world.com
Re: [Goanet] Konkani CD Review Saibinnicho Tisro Segred by Sanny de Quepem
Excellent review, indeed, Mr. Silviano Barbosa. Your penultimate para (quoted herebelow) says it all. The CD has been a total sell out here in Kuwait, the Gulf and Goa. And that too without much ado over the release. The good thing is that everyone who purchased Sanny de Quepem's CD has received the original presentation including the immaculately designed cover. Nevertheless it is very interesting to note that some Konkani promoting self-confessed guys who would churn out lengthy essays in self praises and gloriying their own cronnies are too stunned for words to get a line in praise for Sanny de Quepem! Well done, Keep up the good work, Sanny. After Silviano Barbosa's Classic Goa, this CD is one to be cherished, and sure it a collector's item. Gaspar Almeida Associate, www.goa-world.com/goa/ Date: Sat, 11 Feb 2006 23:03:37 -0500 From: Silviano Barbosa [EMAIL PROTECTED] Konkani CD Review Saibinnicho Tisro Segred by Sanny de Quepem Review by Silviano Barbosa February 11, 2006, Toronto, Canada I played this CD again and again and I was overwhelmed listening to it. Today, we have literally thousands of CDs lining the video stores in Goa. But most of them lack the class and taste that a serious connoisseur of Konkani music will want in his/her audio collection. I am happy to say I consider Sanny de Quepems first CD Saibinnicho Tisro Segred as a prime candidate to be in the top list of my best of best collection of Konkani albums. The last song, a romantic manddo with beautiful words, Flight Kuwait to Goa by soft voiced Melita Vaz with a backing by Sanny is a clear favourite (I played this again and again) and brings a sweet conclusion to this hit album. I love this album! Modhur talleanim surngailelim kantaram, tea sobit muzga sangata, ani tim mon-bhulgaitim, suvadik, apurbaien vinnlelim utram, hea album - achi toknai kelea xivai rauchinam. Mhojim un-unit porbim tuka, Sanny de Quepem , ani tujea nanvlokik cantorist vangddeank ani songit divpeank! Hea fuddeam oxech anink Album uzvaddavpak tumkam mhojim magnnim! Silviano Barbosa! Lyricist/Producer, Classic Goa; Hits of the Millennium Author of the Goan novel, The Sixth Night (Sottvi Raat) http://ca.geocities.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED]/ __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
[Goanet] Mopa Airport: Full Transparency Essential
Mopa Airport: Full Transparency Essential by Nandkumar Kamat EVERY growing economy needs infrastructural force multipliers. At some stage of development and economic growth it needs to look at the trends and chart its course for the future. Otherwise it would be condemned with stagnation.Goa has maintained one of the highest rates of economic growth in the country for more than a decade. The growth in tourism sector is astounding. The tiny state of Goa earns 22 per cent of the countrys foreign exchange or on an average annually Rs 2,500 crore from tourism. So, for the central government, development of tourism related world class infrastructure in Goa would be a guaranteed money spinner. The tourism industry would maintain its tempo if the transportation and sanitation infrastructure is improved. Goa inherited a grossly underdeveloped transportation infrastructure from the Portuguese. After liberation there was rapid development of the roads, the inland waterways and the Mormugao international harbour. But it took three decades for getting a broad gauge railway track and a considerable effort to complete the environmentally unsound realignment of the Konkan Railway. There was a centrally sponsored scheme to build a world class fishing harbour but it met with stiff opposition by the people who were satisfied with the status quo. How does Goa propose to strengthen its transportation infrastructure to support the industrial and economic growth and the import and export of goods and services? There is still no state transportation policy. There is no progress over the plan scheme of inter-modular transportation network. After some initial enthusiasm, there is absolute neglect of the inland waterways -- the lifeline of minerals-based economy. The government has admitted that the specifications of the so called national and state highways are not up to the mark. However the goods and passenger traffic has shown a phenomenal increase. Traffic congestion in the main cities, Panaji, Mapusa, Margao and Ponda demonstrates the total collapse of the inadequate infrastructure. There is meagre government investment in the improvement of public transportation. I wish the state government could invite Mr Jaime Lerner, ex-mayor of Curitaba, worlds best managed city in a Portuguese speaking country-Brazil, to learn how urban transportation is efficiently planned and managed. A visit to Curitaba, Brazil, would open the eyes of our politicians. Infrastructural planning needs imagination and innovation. It has to be transparent. But this is not the case when a mega-project like the proposed Mopa international airport is under consideration. The government entrusted the work of preparing the techno-economic feasibility report to the Canada-based International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO). ICAO also brought in Airport de Paris International (ADPI) to assist it in their work. It gave a technical presentation to the steering committee in July 2005. This was followed by an economic feasibility report in August 2005 which the government discussed and accepted in September 2005. Then the movement began to finalise the tender documents. In October 2005, the ICAO team met the civil aviation secretary in New Delhi. The global tenders for inviting _expression of interest were supposed to be floated in December 2005-January 2006 but apparently the decision has been withheld in view of the constitution of the committee on Janauary 27, 2006, by the civil aviation ministry on Mopa airport under the chairmanship of the Chief Minister, Mr Pratapsingh Rane. The committee has peoples representatives therefore they need to first disclose the details of technical and economic feasibility reports. The ICAO-ADPI reports need to be made public because most of the controversies take place due to lack of transparency and the veil of unwanted secrecy. There is still no news about the commissioning of the environmental impact assessment, which is a massive time consuming task. All that is selectively disclosed to the media is a land requirement of 54 lakh square metre, an airport design with a single runaway and taxiways, projected traffic of 10 million passengers by AD 2035 , expenditure of $ 200 million with state-central equity participation of 26 per cent. There is absolutely no suggestion regarding a rehabilitation policy or a rehabilitation plan for the people to be displaced from the project. If the newly appointed panel sits behind closed doors and then takes a decision then it would not be acceptable to the people. The government must table the copies of the ICAO reports on the floor of the assembly when it meets on February 13. The consultants have been paid handsomely from the public funds so the reports are public documents and not military secrets. The Mopa airport is civil international airport and it would get broad support if the government adopts a fully pro-people and transparent policy at every level of
[Goanet] Fr Chico birth anniversary celebration
Fr Chico birth anniversary celebration PANJIM: Fr Chico Monteiro Memorial Trust, a NGO will organise 88th Birth Anniversary celebration of Fr Chico, on February 1 at Las- De Estudantes, Altinho, Panjim at 4.30 pm. The celebration will begin with a holy mass, followed by a function where 21 scholarships to the deserving school and college students will be distributed, apart from contributions towards the educational Institutions and the social service organizations. Minister for Water Resources and Legal Metrology Filipe Nery Rodrigues will be the chief guest while Fr Christovam Caldeira, Vicar of St Lawrence Church, Agassim, guest of honour and the main celebrant of the holy mass. This year the theme of the Celebration is Pe. Chico the Luminary. HND --- Fr. Chico Monteiro: A Seed in Oblivion . . . by Dom Martin http://www.colaco.net/1/chico.htm [ TGF Foreword: Those who remember the affable but firm Goan director of the Lar dos Estudantes, will be glad to see his warm smile, but saddened by what the Indian Government aided and abetted by the anti-Catholic Bandodkar Goa Government did to this delightful Son of the Soil. In fact, the very same people who socialized with . and greased the Portuguese dictator Salazar, assisted in this unnecessary act of hypocrisy and mental torture ] The quintessential scope of existence is often times camouflaged by the complex nature of our purpose in it. Therefore heroes and villains among us, as also saints and pagans, idealists and charlatans. Even infidels! One effects the other or becomes affected by the other. And once in every while, someone comes into being, culls through humanity's pile of discarded hopes and aspirations, and departs living us with a renewed sense of what existence is all about. Fr. Chico Monteiro was one such sentient being, whose contribution in this regard was slighted by the fact that he was a priest, not an activist. Had he been the latter, his name, unquestionably, would have been paralleled with greatness. It was the mid 1960's when the State -- following Goa's liberation -- issued an edict to Goans holding Portuguese passports to surrender them, or in the alternative, emigrate to Portugal. Fr. Chico, who was a conservative in the material and theological sense, opted for defiance. He declined to surrender his Portuguese passport and challenged the State's order of deportation. His defiant stand startled the Goan community and practically overnight, found himself entrapped in the arena of political contempt, social ridicule and alienation. At this point, it is necessary to recount that Catholicism was not indigenous to the land; it was brought in by the Portuguese. With Catholicism, as with any other religion, cultural prejudice and political affiliation became bred. And it was not Fr. Chico's elaborate scheme to come born into a Catholic fold. It was a fact of fate. The consequences, however, were unpredictable and inevitable. Almost tantamount to being asked to alter the color of one's skin upon being subjected to a whole new political climate. Arrested and placed in judicial custody, Fr. Chico summed up his defense with a single line: I was born in Goa, and lived all my life peacefully in Goa. Unbeknownst to Fr. Chico, his layman's version of defense resonated the very essence of the Geneva convention: One's place of birth conclusively determines one's nationality, and it is against all statutory and constitutional law and principles to denationalize one's nationality. The trial gained notoriety, and it was the Indian Government which suddenly found itself coming under judicial scrutiny and going on the defensive. The trial also aroused Salazar's interest. The result? Portugal appointed Queen Elizabeth's personal counsel to represent Fr. Chico. Such notoriety, however, was not without its price. Fr. Chico was transferred from the Aguada jail in Goa to a maximum security jail in Patiala, where he remained incarcerated in solitary confinement for about a year, and subjected to psychological abuse. The attempt by authorities to fragment his spirit only led to the realization that they were dealing with one whose spiritual temperament was impervious to human tampering. When the matter wended its way to the Supreme Court, the Justices muffled a brief admonishment. It was to be the last gavel, directing Fr. Chico back to jail in Patiala, not to freedom. It wasn't the end of hope. Whether by coincidence or divine prompting, the Holy See decided to intervene, successfully negotiating the release of Fr. Chico for that of Dr. Telo de Mascarenhas, a freedom fighter who was serving a life term in Portugal. Fr. Chico's release, however, was to be conditional. Upon his return to Goa, he was placed under house arrest in his ancestral home in Candolim and barred from holding any official position. A decade later,
[Goanet] Sanny de Quepem to release first Konkani CD Album
Sanny de Quepem to release first Konkani CD Album Saibinicho Tisro Segredh Sanny Vaz, one of the Konkani stage singers based in Kuwait and well known among the tiatr circle as Sanny de Quepem will release his debut Konkani CD Album titled Saibinnicho Tisro Segredh on India's Republic Day. The Album's music is composed and provided by Maestro JOSHINHO and features Antonette de Calangute, Bonnie, Rosary Ferns, Peter-Roshan, and Mefilta Vaz in 11 captivating Konkani songs. The album is produced by Mapusa-based Music House and recorded at Magic Touch Studio-Margao. The Album will also be released in Goa simultaneously. To book your copy, call /SMS: 6429313 or email [EMAIL PROTECTED] or Music House (Tel: 0091- 832-2265774). The CD will be available in Kuwait, The Gulf, Goa and Mumbai at all popular music outlets. --- Goa -World.Com Team in its traditional way of promoting Konkani stage artistes and singers expresses its best wishes to Sanny de Quepem.
[Goanet] Amiri Diwan announces the demise of Kuwait's Amir H.H. Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah
-- | Wishing all Goanetters | | a Prosperous | | and | | Happy New Year - 2006 | |Goanet - http://www.goanet.org | -- Amiri Diwan announces with great grief and sorrow the demise of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah. Sunday, January 15, 2006 http://demo.sakhr.com/diwan/emain/H.H._the_Amir_of_Kuwait/h.h._the_amir_of_kuwa it.html - Forwarded by www.goa-world.com This first of its kind Gulf-Goans e-newsletter archived at www.yahoogroups.com/group/gulf-goans is dedicated to Goans around the Globe and is moderated/edited by Gaspar Almeida (since 1994) and presented by Ulysses Menezes, owner of http://www.goa-world.com website. EXPRESSIONS - The Flower Shop (Goa) www.goa-world.com/expressions/ THE GOAN FORUM http://www.colaco.net SUPERGOA http://www.supergoa.com MANGALOREAN.COM http://www.mangalorean.com GULAB http://www.gulabonline.com GOENCHO ULO http://www.fullerlife.in DAAIZ http://www.daaiz.com V-IXTT http://www.v-ixtt.com An occasion to celebrate.the Mangalore Airport. Read www.daijiworld.com -- |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 | --
[Goanet] Jaya Bachchan inaugurates cultural extravaganza Mandovi Milan in Goa
-- | Wishing all Goanetters | | a Prosperous | | and | | Happy New Year - 2006 | |Goanet - http://www.goanet.org | -- Jaya Bachchan inaugurates cultural extravaganza Mandovi Milan in Goa Panaji | January 07, 2006 Renowed Hindi film actress and president of Yuvak Biradari Jaya Bachchan today inaugurated a cultural extravaganza called 'Mandovi Milan' on the banks of River Mandovi here. The three-day event is jointly organised by Goa government's Department of Art and Culture and Yuvak Biradari (Bharat), Mumbai. Its objective is 'Bharat Banav-Vasundhara Bachhao' (Make India, Save the Earth). Ms Bachchan inaugurated the event by lighting a traditional lamp at Kala Academy in the presence of State Minister for Arts and Culture Digamber Kamat, who is also the chairman of organising committee, and Kranti Shah, the chief convenor of the event. Speaking on the occassion, she said this type of event was needed in the country to carry forward the message through art and culture. Wherever Yuvak Biradari organised such event, there was tremendous support for such a programme, she added. Ms Bachchan said students being the future of the country, her organisation will support and help them. After the inaugural function, a colourful extravaganza was presented by 200 artistes from seven states. Another interesting component of Mandovi Milan is the Hindi Hasya Kavi Sammelan, which will be held tomorrow at Kala Academy, Panaji, Ponda and Margao. On the concluding day, a procession will start from Church Square and end at Miramar, which will be presided over by Chief Minister Pratapsinh Rane. Ram Nivas Mirdha, Chairman of Sangeet Natak Academy, Delhi will be the chief guest, while Nafisa Ali Sodhi, chairperson of Children's Film Society of India will be the guest of honour. On the same day, students trained in five different Indian languages will pour the water collected from seven rivers in the country into the Mandovi river, which further meets the Arabian Sea as a part of the Mandovi Milan programme. UNI SRN SSS RA PM2047 -- |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 | --
[Goanet] SANTA ENLIVENS CRCC X'MAS FIESTA
-- | Wishing all Goanetters | | a Prosperous | | and | | Happy New Year - 2006 | |Goanet - http://www.goanet.org | -- SANTA ENLIVENS CRCC X'MAS FIESTA Kuwait City: Dashing through the crowd on a 'Starry Affair' night, Santa Claus made his way to the Fakhruddin Palace for the 13th Annual X'mas Fiesta. Organized by the Cultural Recreational Club of Chinchinim (CRCC) on Dec 15, Santa Claus, his four reindeer and his bag of goodies were not the only thing that got the crowd euphoric but the CRCC Ballroom Dance competition, the Stepping Stones, the Soul Shakers and amazing lighting by the Lighting Wizards got them mesmerized. Try tapping your feet to the steps of the Foxtrot, Waltz and Cha-Cha-Cha seems too difficult? Well it was not so difficult for Ronny Fiona, Nathan Joyce and Derek Julia who, winners of the competition who danced their way into the night to gab some of those exciting gift packages. No dancing skills yet a little romance, energy and impression in your dancing takes you a long way at the CRCC dance competitions. Victor Glenda, Tony Mavis and Liston Conchita were selected as the most romantic, energetic and impressive couples respectively. Not too young to be portrayed and not too old to be forgotten, Bob Marley, Goan nightingale Lorna, and Pope John Paul II were just some of the personalities 'brought alive' by children aged 1-5 and 6-12 a the Fancy Dress Competition themed Personality Come Alive. Lloyd D'souza and his allure did nothing but haul crowds into the groove of the night with his drollness teamed with Ramona Soares. CRCC focuses on Education for the needy in Goa, felicitating in addition every year an Academic Award to children of the CRCC members. This year CRCC felicitated Frederico DeMello and Dylan A.D'Souza for completing grade X and XII respectively. Our thanks go out to Edwin Fortes and his team for the starry décor at the hall. In addition, CRCC pay special thanks to www.goa-world.com for their contribution towards the event. Members of the CRCC thanks everyone for participating and getting the event to a higher level, thanks to our CRCC Ballroom Dance competition judges: Candy, Duarte and Aggie (Members of Kuwait's popular music band - Stepping Stones) and Fancy Dress Personality Come Alive judges - Melanie, Sarina and Noel. - Report by Niki Fernandes - Pictures courtesy: CRCC. (Report Pictures also published in Arab Times/7-01-2006) Forwarded by goaworld.com -- |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 | --
[Goanet] KGTS announces 3rd Mega Konkani Musical Show OSTAD TIATRIST
-- | Wishing all Goanetters | | a Prosperous | | and | | Happy New Year - 2006 | |Goanet - http://www.goanet.org | -- KGTS announces 3rd Mega Konkani Musical Show OSTAD TIATRIST Kuwait-Goa Tiatristanchi Sonstha (KGTS) announces 3rd Mega Konkani Musical Show Ostad Tiatrist The political whiplash and ever increasing popular Goa's Trio Kings will unleash the power of their fiery verbatim at the KGTS Mega Konkani Musical Show Ostad Tiatrist to be staged at Hawalli Hall in Kuwait on Friday, 24th February 2006. The sensation-makers, Goan Stage Trio Kings, Joaquim-Jr.Rod-Anthony, popular for trios on current topics with political overtones entertained Kuwait tiatr lovers two years ago and now team up with other popular Goan and local artistes for putting up a spectacular display of talent and stagecraft. As in the past, the proceeds of the KGTS show will go to senior retired Konkani stage artistes. More details to follow. KGTS Managing Committee 2006 Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/gulf-goans@yahoogroups.com/msg02917.html - Remember, You heard this FIRST at www.goa-world.com Ugdass dor, Tumvem poillem vachlaim www.goa-world.com GOENCHO ULO: Ruchin Konkani vach. Goencho Ulo vachunk mel'lta www.fullerlife.in ani www.goa- world.com/ Dusreankui tachi khobor sang ani ruch vaddoi. Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- 6th Jan. 2006 PADRI - Konkani film produced by Raymond Quadros (Mangalore), directed by Rajesh Fernandes (Goa) and Music by Wilfy Rebimbus will be screened at Bishop Tirinanzi Auditorium - Sacred Heart Church, Manama Bahrain - Contact: 39660475/39401279/39278607 -- |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 | --
[Goanet] INDIAN AIRLINES to offer low fares from 11th Jan. 2006
-- | Wishing all Goanetters | | a Prosperous | | and | | Happy New Year - 2006 | |Goanet - http://www.goanet.org | -- INDIAN AIRLINES OFFERS LOW FARES - Indian Airlines offers low fares to India, which are valid for travel effective 11th January till 31st March '06. Kuwait - Cochin/ Calicut/ Tiruchirapally/ Chennai - One Way KD60/- and Return KD110/- Kuwait - Ahmedabad - One Way KD65/- and Return KD110/- Kuwait - Hyderabad/Goa - One Way KD70/- and Return KD125/- * The above fares are excluding applicable taxes. Indian Airlines offers Free Add-on sectors for travel within India from gateway points. For details/ reservation, please contact Indian Airlines (phone - 2456700) or your nearest Travel Agent. Wishing you a very happy and prosperous New Year. Source: Kuwaitsamachar.com - Forwarded by www.goa-world.com -- |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 | --
[Goanet] 2005 - That Was the Year That Was
-- || |Goanetters annual meet in Goa is scheduled for Dec 27, 2005 @ 4pm | || |The Riviera Opposite Hotel Mandovi, Panjim (near Ferry Jetty/Riverfront)| | Attending...drop a line to [EMAIL PROTECTED]| -- 2005 - That Was the Year That Was As America staggers out of 2005, it's time to look back at what hit us. There were five major events: Bush deflation, Republican corruption, Iraq quicksand, American shame, and Mother Nature. Oh yes, I'm the great pretender, pretending that I'm doing well. Shortly after being reelected in November 2004, George Bush bragged about his new political capital. The President promised Republican donors that they would see new tax cuts and entitlement reductions. He promised to reform Social Security. One of the big stories of the year was the scuttling of Bush's ambitious agenda. Congressional Democrats united and the President's political capital evaporated. By the end of the year, congressional Republicans were abandoning battleship Bush. Separating from the Administration on torture, renewal of the Patriot Act, and his economic legislation. Dubya lost so much face that he was forced to do what previously had been unthinkable - admit making a mistake. Even the President must sometimes stand naked. This was the year when America's worst fears about the Bush Administration were confirmed: The Republican congressional leadership - Tom DeLay and Bill Frist - was accused of financial improprieties; Delay was indicted. Veteran Republican Congressman Duke Cunningham was convicted of accepting bribes and numerous other Republicans are being investigated. The Plamegate scandal resulted in the indictment of Presidential adviser Scooter Libby and placed Bush guru, Karl Rove, under a cloud of suspicion. The accumulated evidence of Republican malfeasance constituted the worst Washington corruption in over 100 years. We were waist deep in the Big Muddy and the damn fool kept yelling to push on. President Bush remained upbeat on prospects for victory in Iraq. He insisted the US will not withdraw until there are viable Iraqi security forces. However, these troops seem unable to fight without the support of U.S. forces. There were three elections during the year and millions of Iraqis voted. Nonetheless, the civil war intensified and the number of insurgent attacks dramatically increased. While two-thirds of Iraqis oppose the presence of US forces in their country, only 26 percent want us out now. Americans are similarly divided about withdrawal. Some feel we should stay as long as it takes to defeat the insurgency. Others want us to withdraw at once. In November, hawkish Democratic Congressman, John Murtha, announced he had changed his opinion on the war and now felt that we should withdraw our troops within six months. This galvanized Democratic opposition. As a result almost all Washington Dems favor a timetable for withdrawal. George Bush opposes this, saying that reduction of forces should be condition based. At year-end, only he knew what these were. Louisiana, they're trying to wash us away. The years' most shameful event was the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. Thousands of New Orleans residents, mostly poor and black, were abandoned when the city was evacuated. For days the nation watched as old folks, women and children waded through flooded streets searching for food and water. The dreadful response of the Federal Government proved what many had been warning about - the Bush Administration learned nothing from the 9/11 attacks. The nation was woefully unprepared for disaster. The desperate circumstances of Gulf Coast residents also reminded Americans that we have become a deeply divided nation - one where the rich prosper, while the plight of the poor become ever more desperate. Crazy mama, where you been so long? While Time magazine named the person of the year as philanthropists Bono and Bill and Melinda Gates, the award should have gone to Mother Nature. However, she was far too busy to sit still for a picture. This was a year that big mama cut loose. In the United States these were horrendous hurricanes along the Gulf Coast. In Asia there were tsunamis and earthquakes. While some of these events had nothing to do with global climate change, the ferocious hurricanes were almost certainly the products of elevated seawater temperatures in the Gulf of Mexico. Throughout the world there was mounting evidence of the reality of global warming. Nonetheless, the Bush Administration continues to insist that the jury is still out on climate change. As a result they resisted all efforts to change national policy or to join international treaties. For most
[Goanet] No title specified - Pio Fernandes
-- || |Goanetters annual meet in Goa is scheduled for Dec 27, 2005 @ 4pm | || |The Riviera Opposite Hotel Mandovi, Panjim (near Ferry Jetty/Riverfront)| | Attending...drop a line to [EMAIL PROTECTED]| -- No title specified By EUNICE del ROSARIO http://www.gulf-daily-news.com/Story.asp?Article=130937Sn=BNEWIssueID=28281 Indian writer and composer Pio Fernandes came to Bahrain more than 15 years ago as a young man fresh from Bollywood, with the dream of one day being able to reach out to others through his musical compositions and stage dramas. Today, he is one of the most respected composers in his community and his work is fast getting the attention of many others in the field. The 37-year-old artist last month released his latest album, a drama entitled You Are Great Grandpa, which was received to great reviews from Konkani- speakers in Bahrain. It was the follow up to his debut CD, Tum Ostore (You Woman), released in August, which features 12 original songs by Pio and sung by seasoned Indian artists from Goa and Bahrain. PIO FERNANDES When did you discover your love for writing? I started out as a poet when I was very young and I developed that talent, which I believe is God given, more and more in time. I have written for newspapers and radio shows in India and developed my gift more when I arrived in Bahrain. When you are far away from home, you tend to forget many things about the land you came from and writing poems about my country, my family and friends and just things I was feeling, made me feel good. The poems made sure I did not forget people and things that mattered. How was it like working in Bollywood? Do you think of going back and working with some of the world's busiest actors again? I worked in Bombay as the assistant to Goan director Joy Augustine two years before coming to Bahrain. I very much enjoyed it. Working in the film industry is exciting and Bollywood is filled with many talented people. I worked with top actors like Shakti Kapoor, Tom Walter and Chandrachud Singh, who is also known as 'Rocky', but I think Bahrain is where I will be staying for a while yet. Coming from someone who has lived in Bahrain for a long time, do you think there has been an increase in leisure activities here? Actually, I think the number of leisure activities, particularly cultural activities that many enjoy, have decreased over the years. For example, there are very few events that cater for the Goan community in Bahrain. After my last stage show Tuven Uzo Cailo (You Set the Fire) in 2000, there has not been a play for Goans. I hope that there would be more cultural events, which everyone - regardless of nationality - could enjoy. I believe doing things in a unique way and innovative ideas should be accepted by all communities. What do you think should be done to change this? People in Bahrain generally know where to go to be entertained, but what people need is a variety. There is a lack of cultural events, which a more mature audience would enjoy - such as stage plays. I think when people start supporting the staging of such shows and voice their needs for these activities, then things will change, because there is no problem with support from the authorities when it comes to staging cultural shows. You have just released your second album, which is proving to be a success. What can people expect from you next? I have plans of releasing an album in English to reach a wider audience. There are also plans of releasing a video album, which will be shot in Bahrain. I enjoy writing and people can expect more to come. You've worked in Bollywood, released successful albums, staged several plays and right now you are working on another album and a music video. Is there anything else you would like to do? I have written several plays in Konkani, Hindi and English over the years, all for radio listeners in India. A number of them, including the English drama House for Sale, were performed in stages in India and Bahrain. I wrote it in memory of the late Amir, HH Shaikh Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa. I hope to one day be able to write short plays for radio listeners in Bahrain. Writing is my passion and it would give me pleasure to write plays for listeners here. Do you have any advice for aspiring writers? Yes, and that is to read a lot. It is unfortunate that these days, fewer and fewer people read, when there is still so much to learn. I always believe that one can never learn too much. There is always room for more knowledge. I don't to this day consider myself an expert because I am still learning something new with every day. It is
[Goanet] Rev. Fr. Melvin D'Cunha, O.C.D. nominated Vicar of Holy Family Cathedral, Kuwait
-- || |Goanetters annual meet in Goa is scheduled for Dec 27, 2005 @ 4pm | || |The Riviera Opposite Hotel Mandovi, Panjim (near Ferry Jetty/Riverfront)| | Attending...drop a line to [EMAIL PROTECTED]| -- On behalf of the Managing Committee and Members of the Goan Welfare Society (GWS), Kuwait we congratulate Rev. Fr. Melvin D'Cunha, O.C.D. for being nominated the Vicar of the Holy Family Cathedral on the eve of Christmas Day by His Lordship, Bishop Camilo Balin. Our best wishes to Rev. Fr. Melvin D'Cunha on this happy occasion. Season's Greetings. Carmo Santos Hon. President, Goan Welfare Society-Kuwait [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.goa-world.com/goa/gws/ Rev. Fr. Melvin D'Cunha O.C.D. http://www.catholic-church.org/kuwait/clergy.htm BIRTH DATE: 28 May, 1967 ORDAINED PRIEST: 23 April, 1996 JOINED V. O. KUWAIT: 20 Dec, 2000 Fr. Melvin D'Cunha was born in Madanthyar, Mangalore. He joined the Carmelite Order (O.C.D.) in 1985 and did his studies in various places like Goa, Mysore, Bangalore and Mangalore. Fr. Melvin did his first profession in Margoa, Goa on October 15, 1988. He graduated (B.A.) from the Mysore University in 1991. His studies in Philosophy were done in Pusphosrama, Mysore. In 1992, he did his Regency in Bombay and completed his Theology and Bachelor of Theology at St. Joseph's Seminary in Mangalore. Fr. Melvin was ordained Deacon on October 12, 1995 and ordained to the priesthood on April 23, 1996. From May 31, 1996 until he came to Kuwait on December 20, 2000, Fr. Melvin was the Assistant Parish Priest at St. Joseph's Church, Mira Road, Bombay. Fr. D'Cunha has also finished a 3 year Diploma in Formation Counseling from Bangalore University. His other interests and hobbies are sports, games and music, both instrumental and vocal. He passed Grade 3 with distinction, the Theory of Music from Trinity College of Music, London, in 1991. -- |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 | --
[Goanet] Congressmen behind sting operation: Alemao
-- |Goanetters annual meet in Goa is scheduled for Dec 27, 2005 @ 4pm | || | Watch this space for more details | || -- OPERATION-ALEMAO Congressmen behind sting operation: Alemao PANAJI, DEC 23, 2005 (PTI) Outlookindia.com Congress MP from South Goa, Churchill Alemao, who was caught on camera in a sting operation into MPLAD project allocation scheme, today alleged his partymen in the state, who feared he may get inducted into the Union cabinet, were behind the operation. My own partymen from Goa are involved in this operation but I have nothing to worry as I am getting full support from the Central leadership, Alemao, the former Chief Minister of the state, told reporters in south Goa. Alemao said the fears that he could be inducted as a Minister in the Union cabinet during next cabinet expansion, prompted his partymen in Goa to plan the operation. Wait and watch, I will prove as to who all are involved in this operation to defame me, said Alemao, addng he has full faith in the Central leadership. I am accountable to the Central leadership only and they know that I am innocent, Alemao said. Refusing to name any state party leader, Alemao said he would not lodge a complaint with the Central leadership but wait for the right time to act against the local leaders. He said he has a tape to prove that the brains behind operation were agents working on behalf of the news channel to make money. Alemao also alleged two persons, who had come to his house during the operation, tried to blackmail him asking for Rs 2 lakh. When they realised that they cannot bribe me, they tried to blackmail me for Rs 2 lakh through two of my friends stating that they have the video recordings of me asking for money, Alemao added. - Forwarded by www.goa-world.com --- Feliz Natal e Próspero Ano Novo Sontosborit Natalam ani Khuxelborit Novem Voros -- |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 | --
[Goanet] Obituary: THORNADO SEQUEIRA
-- |Goanetters annual meet in Goa is scheduled for Dec 27, 2005 @ 4pm | || | Watch this space for more details | || -- THORNADO SEQUEIRA (Sirvodem-Navelim/Kuwait) Husband of Maria Rodrigues e Sequeira, Father of Alifa, Brother of Antoneta S. Rodrigues, Uncle of Glorio (Babit)/Asmi, Conception, Bernado (Abu Dhabi), John Rodrigues de Navelim, Benny, Alegre Edmon Flory, Joseph. Body will be flown on Wednesday (21st Dec.) to Goa. Last respects can be paid at Sabah Hospital Morgue at 9:00 a.m. on 21st Dec. Eternal Rest Grant Unto Him Oh Lord and Let Perpetual Light Shine Upon Him. May His Soul Rest in Peace. -- |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 | --
[Goanet] New Feature Film Xapai to be directed by Sai Paranjpye (in Konkani/English/Hindi)
Grandpa tale Screen On Off The First Indian International Women's Film Festival, taking place at 89 Cinemas and Priya cinema, is seeing a steady stream of film-makers and actresses breezing through town. After the inauguration by Sonali Kulkarni on December 12, film-maker Sai Paranjpye is here to attend a retrospective on her. The package includes Sparsh, Disha, Papiha, Saaz and Bhago Bhoot. The former chairman of Children's Film Society of India is now planning to start her next feature, Xapai (meaning grandfather in colloquial Konkani), sometime in March. Sai will write and direct the English-Hindi-Konkani film set in Goa. It's about a Goan Christian family with a very strong Portuguese hangover. There's this old man living in a beautiful crumbling building, with his maid, cook and driver. He is approaching 90 and so his children gather around him. There's a lot of family intrigue It's a black comedy and Habib Tanvir will play the lead, says Sai, also planning to release Chakachak a children's film on environment issues made in 2004 in Calcutta, in the DVD format. Chakachak is certainly not my best film, but it got me the best press ever, says she. Disha is my favourite film and it's very sad that the prints are not being preserved properly. I don't even know if a proper print of Saaz or Sparsh exists or not, rues the film-maker who started out as a radio announcer before switching to theatre and cinema. Other Indian women film-makers featured in the ongoing festival are Aparna Sen, Mira Nair, Deepa Mehta, Gurinder Chadha, Pamela Rooks and Meghna Gulzar. The world cinema section showcases works from Hungary, France, Iran, USA, Poland, Italy, Russia and Norway, with Germany in the international focus. The seven-day festival has been organised by Kolkata Film and Media Studies. (The Telegraph - Calcutta) - Forwarded by www.goa-world.com -- |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 | --
[Goanet] Indian engineers to be certified for global market
Indian engineers to be certified for global market In a move that would provide a boost to employment of country's engineers worldwide, India is all set to become a member of the International Engineers Mobility Forum that sets benchmarks for engineers in over 11 countries. The forum, which gave a provisional membership to India in 2003, is expected to make it a permanent member during its meet in 2007. Announcing this on Wednesday, President of the Institute of Engineers (India) VJ Vasoya said that the move was imperative in the post-WTO environment since Indian engineers were in huge demand across the globe. The membership would essentially provide professional parity to Indian engineers vis-a-vis their peers in most developed countries. The certification would soon become mandatory for any engineer wanting to pursue work in the member countries, he said. Countries like USA, UK, Canada, Japan, Korea, Hong Kong and New Zealand were currently members of the global forum and India, Singapore and Bangladesh its provisional members. After India gets a permanent membership, engineers with seven years of field experience and certified continuous professional development can take a test conducted by a national Board of Certification for Engineers to qualify for the certification. Approximately five lakh engineers pass out from Indian colleges every year and over a lakh go out in pursuit of work outside the country. This certification would arm them with the requisite professional competence desired in the global market, president elect of the institution Dr SC Naik said. -Hindustan Times - Forwarded by www.goa-world.com -- |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 | --
[Goanet] Lionel Richie arrives for Mallya's birthday bash
Lionel Richie arrives for Mallya's birthday bash Panaji: Internationally acclaimed singer Lionel Richie flew in to Goa on the private jet of United Breweries group chairman Vijay Mallya Friday night. Immediately after his arrival at Dabolim airport, the singer was driven to a hotel in the northern coastal belt of Goa. Richie is in Goa to attend Mallya's 50th birthday party to be held at a picturesque beach location here Sunday. Although United Breweries officials coordinating the event refrained from saying whether Richie would perform at the party, indications are that the Grammy and Oscar-winning artiste will. Richie is accompanied by a team of musicians and technicians. The high profile event, to be attended by Bollywood stars, business tycoons and politicians, will be held under tight security. A senior police official said such an event automatically warranted security arrangements of the highest order, particularly in view of an alert on a possible Bali-type terrorist attack. The venue for the party - Mallya's Kingfisher Villa - is located on Candolim beach and leads into the Arabian Sea. The marine cell of Goa Police will patrol nearby waters, the official said. newkerala.com - Forwarded by www.goa-world.com -- |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 | --
[Goanet] OBITUARY: Domingos Santana Pascoal Rodrigues
Domingos Santana Pascoal Rodrigues [ex- MEW Kuwait/Anjuna(Goa)] Husband of Josephine (Baby), Father/Father-in-law of Brian (KISR)/ Celia (Dir of Munci, Goa); Late Debbie (Al Sawan/Cyprus Airways)/ Daniel (British Airways); Judy (ex-Burgan Bank/Alghanim)/Vijay (ex-Burgan), Grandfather of Delilah, Judeson, Tania, Marcia Mario, Myron. Brother of Cassian (Goa Palace-Navelim), Late Carmo, Qatar (Assolna), and Junifer (Kuwait Airways) expired peacefully on Tuesday, 13th December 2005 at his residence in Anjuna (Goa). Eternal Rest Grant Unto Him Oh Lord and Let Perpetual Light Shine Upon Him. May His Soul Rest in Peace. (Forwared by Judy Caleb - [EMAIL PROTECTED]) -- |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 | --
[Goanet] Month's Mind (Lourenco DeSouza) 3rd Death Anniversary Mass (Clotilda DeSouza) at Holy Family Cathedral, Kuwait
-- |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 | -- In Loving Rememberance of: Lourenco DeSouza Clotilda DeSouza (Month's Mind)(3rd Death Anniversary) Died: 8-11-2005 Died: 11-12-2002 The Month's Mind Mass Third Death Anniversary Mass will be held at the Holy Family Cathedral (Chapel), Kuwait City on Tuesday, 13th December 2005 at 5:30 p.m. Offered by Dorothy, Gaspar, Dwane Charmaine Almeida. Eternal Rest Grant Unto Them Oh Lord and Let Perpetual Light Shine Upon Them. May Their Souls Rest in Peace. --- * 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] Goan Heritage Nite with PURE MAGIC in Kuwait on 8th Dec. 2005
-- |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 | -- Goan Heritage Nite Thats what they say! If its Tuesday, it must be Belgium, if its Wednesday it must be Tome and, if its Thursday it must be Kuwait, specifically, if its Dec. 8th, because, the Al-Dora Ballroom at the Hilton Kuwait Resort, Mangaf, will come alive with music and song as the Goan Heritage Nite, organized by Club9 takes off a 9.00 pm with Goas hip and hot dance band, PURE MAGIC. Pure Magic has been in the forefront for most major entertainment events and live concerts in Goa, Bangalore, Delhi, Poona and other major cities in India. The band has been synonymous with versatility, reliability and, possesses absolute musical prowess to dynamite the psyche of music lovers. Pure Magic have had the honor to play alongside bands of international fame like, Parikrama, Atomic Forest, Euphoria and Infra Red. The band is now on the verge of blazing a new trail in retro music as well as Latino, with saxophone and flute as potent forte. And, the latest attraction of Pure Magic is a very talented singer Silvia Fernandes who really sends the crowd into euphoria with her amazing vocals. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/gulf-goans/message/7272 --- * 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] Mumbai architect Charles Correa designs MIT neuroscience centre
-- |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 | -- Mumbai architect Charles Correa designs MIT neuroscience centre IANS Monday, December 05, 2005 http://dnaindia.com/report.asp?NewsID=1000767 NEW YORK: Mumbai-based architect Charles Correa has designed what is the world's largest complex dedicated to neuroscience research at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) at Boston, USA. The new facility, inaugurated last weekend, has state-of-the-art facilities and is built around a soaring five-storey atrium, include wet and dry labs for molecular, cognitive and systems neuroscience, the imaging center with fMRIs, classrooms, offices, seminar rooms and a large auditorium. The new 4.11 lakh square-foot complex is the latest building to open as part of MIT's extensive new building programme. It will house three primary occupants: the Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences, the McGovern Institute for Brain Research and the Picower Institute for Learning and Memory, as well as the Athinoula A Martinos Imaging Center. The complex is designed to bring scientists from disparate backgrounds together, and to encourage chance encounters and conversations that may lead to new ideas. Proximity and buildings matter a great deal in science said Mriganka Sur, the Indian American head of the Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences. We expect it will expand the imagination of our students and researchers by allowing them easy access to other ways and levels and scales of thinking. We believe Charles Correa's design, with its soaring spaces and light, will allow imaginations to soar as well. Every place has its own soil, its own culture, said Correa at the inauguration. And the culture of MIT is that of science; that is to say, the gravitas of science. This is the crucial territory that I knew this project must reclaim. Correa is a major figure in contemporary architecture. He studied architecture at the University of Michigan and at MIT. In private practice in Mumbai since 1958, his work covers a wide range, from the Mahatma Gandhi Memorial at the Sabarmati Ashram, to the Jawahar Kala Kendra in Jaipur, and the state assembly for Madhya Pradesh. (DNA - Evolutions - Mumbai) --- * 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] Congress would cease to exist in Goa if Dabolim fails to exist ! SAVE DABOLIM COMMITTEE FORMED!
-- | 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 | -- Stop airport study tour, Churchill tells Rane BY HERALD REPORTER www.oheraldo.in MARGAO, DEC 3, 2005 Calling upon Chief Minister Pratapsing Rane to stop the tour of the Mopa Steering Committee members to study airports abroad, MP Churchill Alemao on Saturday warned Congress leaders that the party would cease to exist on the political map of Goa if Dabolim is closed down as an international airport. Addressing a press conference held to announce the names of office-bearers of the Save Dabolim Airport committee, Alemao demanded that the chief minister should immediately cancel the tour of the three MLAs and bureaucrats or face the consequences. These people cannot go on a pleasure jaunt to study airports when people are opposed to any new airport in Goa. Or, else the government should brace up to face the consequences, he warned. Alemao also asked Rane to clarify his stand whether he supports the need to retain Dabolim as Goa's lone international airport. Referring to GPCC President Ravi Naik's statement about maintaining party discipline, Alemao said let Ravi join the anti-Mopa movement if he talks about discipline. Ravi should know that the Congress would cease to exist in Goa if Dabolim fails to exist. Launching a tirade on Pernem MLA, Jitendra Deshprabu, Alemao accused Deshprabhu of trying to kill two birds with one bullet. With Mopa, he wants to sell his land and displace the tenants as well, he charged. Referring to Deshprabhu's statement that Goa opted for Mopa to scuttle the airport from coming up at Sindhudurg, Alemao said let Maharashtra set up an airport at Ratnagiri. Why should we think of 50 years like Sardinha when Goa will never be merged with Maharashtra even in the next 500 years. Asking the government to scrap the Mopa project by dropping the land acquisition proceedings immediately, Alemao threatened to launch an unprecedented agitation unheard in the history of Goa to save Dabolim. Committee spokesman Radharao Gracias said the people of Goa do not accept the guarantee from Luizinho and other MLAs that Dabolim would remain. There's no guarantee that many of these leaders would get re-elected. The only guarantee that people want is that Dabolim would remain as Goa's lone international airport, he asserted. Gracias wondered why Goa should oppose an airport at Sindhudurg, saying that Pernem and even Goa would be served better by that airport. Gracias said it's time for Churchill to realise that his own Congress party is not with him on the issue and think of some long-term strategy. Vijay Sardessai said even BJP leader Manohar Parrikar is trying to fool the public on the issue. The Save Dabolim committee comprises of Churchill Alemao (Convenor), MLA Matanhy Saldanha (vice-convenor), Radhrao Gracias as spokesman, Farrel Gracias as coordinator. The members are Vijay Sardessai, Nelly Rodrigues, John Philip Pereira, Ulhas Buyao, Albert Leitao, Mike Mehta, Adv V S Gaitonde, Adv Ramnath Kharangate, GOTTA President Kennedy Goes, Varca Sarpanch Jose Afonso, Dr Ernesto Rodrigues and Akbar Mulla. ___ Goa-World.Com Team expresses its full support to the 'Save Dabolim Committee' and to the Honourable Member of Parliament, Churchill Alemao. __ -- |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 | --
[Goanet] OBITUARY: Jose Mario Gabriel Ferrao - Colva/Kuwait
-- | 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 | -- JOSE MARIO GABRIEL FERRAO (COLVA - GOA) DIED ON 1/12/2005 FOLLOWING BRIEF ILLNESS AT HIS RESIDENCE IN ABBASIYA, KUWAIT. FUNERAL MASS IS SCHEDULED ON 5/12/2005 (MONDAY) AT 3.30 PM AT THE HOLY FAMILY CATHEDRAL, KUWAIT CITY AND THEREAFTER BURIAL SERVICE AT SULAIBIKHAT CEMENTARY. HUSBAND OF: BERLY FERRAO (Teacher - Carmel School, Kuwait), FATHER OF: CAROLYNE AND CLAYTON FERRAO. BROTHER OF SANTAN (Kuwait), ANTHONY, NICHOLAS FERRAO JULIA TEMUDO. Eternal Rest Grant Unto Him Oh Lord and Let Perpetual Light Shine Upon Him. May His Soul Rest in Peace. -- |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 | --
[Goanet] KONKANI FILM Padri TO BE SCREENED IN BAHRAIN
-- | 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 FILM Padri TO BE SCREENED IN BAHRAIN Prince Jacob's entertaining Konkani movie Padri which had the privilege of raising the curtains for the Goa State Film Festival 2005 is scheduled to be screened in Bahrain in the first week of January 2006. Prince Jacob, made this announcement during the recent staging of his drama 'Roddonaka' in Bahrain. The Konkani film is currently running to packed houses in Mangalore and Goa revealed comedian-playwright Jacob, who appeared justifiably excited about the film, which takes him triumphantly from the Konkani tiatr to the silver screen. Padri is produced by Raymond Quadros from Mangalore and directed by Rajesh Fernandes with music from Wilfy Rebimbus. The cast is a blend of Goan and Mangalorean artistes and includes Annie Quadros, Diana, Dr. Kiran Keerkar, Thapan Acharya, Neutran D'Souza, Roseferns, Jacinth, Humbert and Prince Jacob. The film will be screened at the Imperial Hall of the Palace Inn Hotel on January 5th 6th, 2006 at 7.00 p.m. under the banner of Lobo International. Entrance tickets are priced at BD: 3 and BD: 2. The producer and director of the film will grace the screening of this movie in Bahrain, disclosed the main coordinator for Bahrain, Anand Lobo. GR Crasto Exclusive for www.goa-world.com from Bahrain -- |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 | --
[Goanet] Compulsory Insurance Scheme (PBBY) introduced to obtain an emigration clearance for employment abroad
-- | 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 | -- INSURANCE SCHEME FOR INDIAN WORKERS - Lok Sabha The Minister of State (Independent charge) for the Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs Shri Oscar Fernandes told the Lok Sabha that a Compulsory Insurance Scheme known as the Pravasi Bhartiya Bima Yojna (PBBY) has already been introduced w.e.f. 25.12.2003 which is applicable to the citizens of India who are required to obtain an emigration clearance for employment abroad. The PBBY provides for insurance cover of a minimum sum of Rs.2.00 lakhs payable to the nominee/legal heir in the event of death or permanent disability of any Indian emigrant. It also provides for medical cover for the emigrant workers, maternity benefits and hospitalisation cover for the family of emigrant worker. The Government do not collect any amount under the PBBY, 2003. However, the Insurance Companies charge fair and reasonable premium for policy period of six months, one year and two years. He further informed the House that the emigration fee prescribed under Rule 15 of the Emigration Rules, 1983 is for processing the application made for grant of emigration clearance and has no relation with the Pravasi Bhartiya Bima Yojana, 2003. This information was given in reply to a question by Smt. Maneka Gandhi and Shri G. Karunakara Reddy. AK/SK/JA EASING OF INVESTMENT NORMS FOR NRIS - Lok Sabha The Minister of State (Independent charge) for the Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs Shri Oscar Fernandes told the Lok Sabha that the Government has put in place a liberal and transparent FDI policy (which includes investment by NRIs) under which FDI upto 100% is allowed under the automatic route in most sectors. Proposals requiring prior approval are considered by the Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB) in a time bound manner. Activities under the automatic route do not require any prior Government approval and the investor is only required to report to the Office of RBI within 30 days of inward remittance and/or issue of shares to non-residents. He informed the House that under the FDI Scheme, the additional facilities available to NRIs including investment in the housing and real estate sector and investment upto 100% in the air transport sector as against the permissible limit of FDI at 49% in the Civil Aviation Sector. The Minister further told that both are benefiting in terms of norms investment, closeness with the home country good returns for NRIs. This information was given in reply to a question by Shri K.S. Rao and Shri E.G. Sugavanam. AK/SK/JA PIB RELEASE -- |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 | --
[Goanet] Fr. Felicio Deniz Trophy (Bahrain) - Verna Move Ahead / Today's Fixtures
-- | 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 | -- Fr. Felicio Deniz Trophy (Bahrain) Verna Move Ahead / Today's Fixtures Verna cruised past Margao with an impressive 3 - 0 win in the Bahrain Goans Seven-A-Side Football league for Fr. Felicio Diniz Trophy at the Al Qadisiya grounds in Salmaniya. Margao goalkeeper denied several goal scoring opportunities of Verna in the first half. In the second half Verna scored through Joaquim Fernandes, Agnelo Misquita and Gabriel Felizardo. Meanwhile Chinchinim surprised second placed Canacona with a second half goal scored with a powerful grounder by Nazareth Gomes. In another match Tivim survived the Navelim scare until the halfway mark. In the second half unstoppable Navelim pumped in three goals through Godwin Pinto, Henry Fernandes and Melroy Rebello to take an unassailable lead at the top of the table. Vasco got back to their winning ways with a 2 - 1 victory over Benaulim. Richard DSouza scored two superb goals to put his team in contention for the second place in the league, while Eusebio Fernandes reduced the deficit from a spot kick. The league organised by Bahrain Goans under the patronage of Konkan Singers Club is co-sponsored by Alba, Union Press, and Gulf Computer Services. Today's (Wednesday 30/11/2005) fixtures: 7.45 p.m. Tivim v/s Chinchinim, Verna v/s Benaulim. 8.45 p.m. Canacona v/s Navelim, Margao v/s Vasco. GR Crasto/Bahrain Exclusive For www.goa-world.com -- |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 | --
[Goanet] Feast of St. Francis Xavier in Bahrain
-- | 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 | -- Feast of St. Francis Xavier in Bahrain The Young Goans Club, Bahrain is set to celebrate its 52nd anniversary coinciding with the feast of the patron saint of the club. There will be a mass in Konkani in honour of St. Francis Xavier at the Sacred Heart Church, Manama on Saturday, December 3rd, 2005 at 7.45 p.m. The celebrations will continue on December 8th, 2005, at the Imperial Hall of Palace Inn Hotel starting at 8 p.m. The event will feature live music by the band Sheer Magic and a DJ will also be in attendance. Entrance tickets inclusive of buffet are priced at BD:5 for couples and BD:3 for singles. The celebrations are sponsored by BMMI and Al Jazira Supermarket. GR Crasto Exclusive for www.goa-world.com -- |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 | --
[Goanet] Journalists stage walkout at IFFI press meet
-- | 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 | -- Journalists stage walkout at IFFI press meet Panaji, Nov. 24 (PTI): Hours before the curtain rises on the 36th International Film Festival of India, a press conference called to discuss media arrangements for the inaugural ceremony ended on a sore note with several television and photojournalists staging a walkout. Tempers ran high after organisers announced that television crew would not be allowed to carry cameras inside the high security INOX multiplex where the inaugural ceremony is scheduled to be held later today. Refusing to heed Directorate of Film Festivals (DFF) Director Afzal Amanullah's pleas to maintain order, irate scribes decided to boycott the press conference and staged a walkout. According to an IB Ministry official, only the official television sponsor would be showing the live telecast of the ceremony whereas other channels would have access to live and deferred live footage from outside the venue. However, broadcast journalists were not pleased with the organisers' decision. We have been covering the film festival for years. Even when it was previously held in Delhi, we were allowed to carry the cameras inside, a miffed TV journalist said. They expect us to go and keep our equipment somewhere and not even take responsibility for it. We are not pirates. This is really unfair, he added. The media walkout at the press meet is not expected to affect the inaugural ceremony as the journalists have said they would be not be boycotting the function. The inaugural ceremony today would be preceded by a carnival, which would include floats, cultural pageantry and other festivities. Yesteryears actor Dev Anand, will be the Chief Guest whereas South Indian cinestar Chiranjeevi, will be the Guest of Honour at the function. Union Minister of Culture and Urban Development Jaipal Reddy, would be present at the opening ceremony with film actresses Bipasha Basu and Tara, sharing the honour of being the 'Thali Girl' for the function. The ten-day film festival would kick off with the screening of Brazilian film 'Olga'. - Forwarded by www.goa-world.com This first of its kind Gulf-Goans e-newsletter archived at www.yahoogroups.com/group/gulf-goans is dedicated to Goans around the Globe and is moderated/edited by Gaspar Almeida (since 1994) and presented by Ulysses Menezes, owner of http://www.goa-world.com website. EXPRESSIONS - The Flower Shop (Goa) www.goa-world.com/expressions/ THE GOAN FORUM www.colaco.com SUPERGOA www.supergoa.com Thought for the Day: When someone does something good, applaud! You will make two people happy. __ Yahoo! Mail - PC Magazine Editors' Choice 2005 http://mail.yahoo.com
[Goanet] VATICAN'S TRADITIONAL CHRISTMAS CONCERT TO BE DEDICATED TO EASTERN MISSIONS
-- | 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 | -- CHRISTMAS CONCERT TO BE DEDICATED TO EASTERN MISSIONS VATICAN CITY, NOV 24, 2005 (VIS) - The Vatican's traditional Christmas concert will be held in the Paul VI Hall at 6.30 p.m. on Saturday, December 3. This year it will be dedicated to missions in the east. According to a communique made public today, the concert aims to raise public awareness concerning the question of the Church's missionary vocation and to gather funds to support missions in east Asia. One reason for this choice of theme, the communique says, is because 2006 has been proclaimed as the 'Xavierian Year' (in honor of the patron of missions St. Francis Xavier, on the fifth centenary of his birth), of which the concert will officially mark the opening. The concert will include various pieces from a new musical on the life of the saint: Xavier - dreaming of China. It was to that country that the Jesuit saint was travelling on his last missionary journey; however, he fell ill on the island of Sancian, 100 kilometers off the Chinese coast, and died there on December 3, 1552. Artists from all over the world will participate in the concert to symbolize the encounter between a diversity of countries, cultures, religions, life experiences, ideals, and musical genres and styles, the communique concludes, and in order to highlight once again the universality of the Church. - Forwarded by www.goa-world.com __ Yahoo! Music Unlimited Access over 1 million songs. Try it free. http://music.yahoo.com/unlimited/
[Goanet] INDIAN CHESS TEAM FOR WORLD CUP 2005
-- | 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 | -- INDIAN CHESS TEAM FOR WORLD CUP 2005 The Government has approved the participation of a 5-member Indian Chess Team in World Cup to be held at Khanty-Mansiysk, Russia from November 26 to December 18, 2005. The team consists of the following members: GM Vishwanathan Anand, Player; GM Pentyala Harikrishna, Player; GM Surya Shekara Ganguly, Player; GM Sasikiran K., Player and Mr. Sameer A. Salgoacar, Coach. (PIB Release) - Forwarded by www.goa-world.com Konkani is a popular spoken language has a particular merit from the psychological and sentimental point of views. I don't see any conflict between Marathi and Konkani. They stand on different levels. Marathi is a very developed and it will go on. But from the point of view, nevetherless, of mass popular use Konkani is there and Konkani should be encouraged. I never had been able to understand this conflict between languages; between two developed languages - Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru.
[Goanet] Soccer referees to use field radios
-- | 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 | -- Soccer referees to use field radios The world will witness for the first time, use of radio micro phones by a referee in a competitive football match, thanks to the Indian Football Association. Speaking to the media about the 111th IFA Shield 2005, Subrata Dutta, secretary of IFA, said this would be the first time, such an experiment would be done. With the help of the radio microphone, the referee's conversation would be available to the TV viewers, but at the discretion of the programme director, he explained. Speaking to Business Standard, Dutta explained that corporates were now backing football in India. The matches that we have been conducting has seen increasing participation from corporate in terms of sponsorship. The 111th IFA Shield has also recorded corporate sponsorship to the tune of Rs 1 crore, apart from Rs 1.5 crore from ESPN-Star Sports, the official channel partner of the tournament, Dutta added. The sponsors list included names like Allahabad Bank, Chirag, Playwin, Sangbad Pratidin, SWC, HHI, Hindustan Times and Apollo Gleneagles Hospital, he added. India is expected to witness a surge in football fever as the World Cup kicks off in Germany next year and domestic football fans join the craze. Indian football is set become market savvy and glamourised with Zee Sports acquiring the ten-year rights to telecast matches from the All India Football Federation (AIFF). The ball has already started rolling on the funds awashed greens with the Federation Cup organised by the AIFF at the Nehru Stadium, Margao, Goa from October 19. The cup this time would provide for air travel for all the players with the extra money provided by Zee Sports and would also have state of the art medical facilities with the precedence of the unfortunate incident of the death of Dempo's Brazilian striker Christiano Junior, which would henceforth be closely monitored said Priyaranjan Dasmunsi, president, AIFF. A logo for the Federation Cup was unveiled to signal this new journey of resurgence of Indian football with the prize money of the cup increased to Rs 26 lakh with Rs 12 lakh for the winner and Rs 7 lakh for the runner-up. A third position has also been introduced from this year with a prize money of Rs 2 lakh and a best striker endowment in memory of Junior worth Rs 2 lakh. The fund inflow has also resulted in first round winners getting Rs 30,000 and those winning the quarter final fixtures onwards an increased fee of Rs 60,000, Dasmunsi continued. Zee Sports will leverage its regional channels to promote the domestic level matches and according to the contract clause post the AIFF's delivery of a couple of tournaments every year, the channel has promised a certain sum of money which would be utilised in improvement and training of players, facilities and various football clubs and associations, said Mody. The channel plans to telecast about 100 matches a year. The marketing activities will include a special website providing details on matches, players and statistics, chat rooms, video clips, online games, wallpaper and ringtones besides mainline advertising. For the first time domestic matches will get coverage on daily news programmes like Sports Cafe on Zee Sports with a pan Indian presence. Next on the telecast and promotion radar by the channel are Santosh Trophy, National Football League and Super Cup. Business Standard Bureau / Kolkata / November 23, 2005 -- You heard it first through www.goa-world.com team! Khorench ! __ Yahoo! Mail - PC Magazine Editors' Choice 2005 http://mail.yahoo.com
[Goanet] Goa wins Santosh Trophy final - 2005
-- | 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 | -- From: Renson Menezes [EMAIL PROTECTED] Match Report: GOA are the Champions of India Full Time: Goa 3 Maharastra 1 Goa: Philip Gomes, Joaquim Abranches, Climax Lawrence Maharastra: Soccor Velho. Renson Menezes [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[Goanet] Re: Fwd: eposter
-- | 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 | -- Thank you Ms. Heta Pandit. We have circulated the posted on all the mailing lists. With best wishes to you all. Regards/Gaspar Almeida Associate, www.goa-world.com hetapandit [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Friends, Our poster for the fontainhas festival of the arts. Everyone's invited! Heta ON THIN ICE - novel by Meena Lawrence Gilbert Lawrence http://www.booklocker.com/books/2194.html Thought for the Day: To the world you might be one person, but to one person you might be the world. www.goa-world.com/goa/about_goa/ = Paim asa . vochot thoim vatt, Mog asa . vochot thoim hat Rag asa . vochot thoim ghat -- R.V. Pandit ===
[Goanet] Re: Fwd: eposter
-- | 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 | -- Thank you Ms. Heta Pandit. We have circulated the posted on all the mailing lists. With best wishes to you all. Regards/Gaspar Almeida Associate, www.goa-world.com hetapandit [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Friends, Our poster for the fontainhas festival of the arts. Everyone's invited! Heta ON THIN ICE - novel by Meena Lawrence Gilbert Lawrence http://www.booklocker.com/books/2194.html Thought for the Day: To the world you might be one person, but to one person you might be the world. www.goa-world.com/goa/about_goa/ = Paim asa . vochot thoim vatt, Mog asa . vochot thoim hat Rag asa . vochot thoim ghat -- R.V. Pandit ===
[Goanet] JOSE ROD TO FEATURE FOR MARIANOS TIATR SOGLLE BHAGIVONT IN QATAR ON 11TH NOV. 200 5.
-- | 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 | -- JOSE ROD TO FEATURE FOR MARIANOS TIATR SOGLLE BHAGIVONT IN QATAR ON 11TH NOV. 2005. Oof! it's a bonus for Qatar Audience. Jose Rod is featuring along with 20 Professional artistes who are flying in from Goa for Marianos Konkani Musical Show entitled Soglle Bhagivont which is scheduled on 11th November, 2005, at 4.00 pm at the Ministry of Education hall. It is for the first time that such a large Goan troupe is coming to Gulf to perform on one stage and for one show. Jose Rod is well known character actor, singer, writer and director, in short Superstar of Konkani Stage based in Kuwait will join Marianos troupe to entertain Doha audience. He will be singing one solo in honour of Late Bab Peter; so dont miss the superb solo. The Cast also includes: - Felcy, Succorine, Aplon, Jesica, Joana, (Trio Kings) Anthony, Jr. Rod, Joaquim, Comedian Domnic, Louis Bachan, Francis de Tuem, Allwyn, Laxmikant, Dr. Kerkar, Peter de Macasana, Leslie, Carlito, Xavier, Roque Mariano Fernandes. The show will be compeered by Mrs. Tania Rodrigues, Light effects by Leslie and the Sound By DJ Mario. The gates will be opened at 3.30 PM. The tickets have been released and are priced at Q.Rs. 60/= (Resv.) Q.Rs. 50/=. Tickets are available at Designers Textile and Tailoring, Tel. #: 4325478 5842183. Photography and video filming will not be allowed in the hall. Goan Stars are organizing the show in Doha; the Main Sponsor for the show is Middle East Information Publications, The Co-sponsor is Sign-tech Neon. The Official Carrier is Air India and The Official Media is Gulf Times. Goan Stars will be giving away during the show one air ticket to Doha-Mumbai-Doha sponsored by Oman Air. For more details, can contact the Coordinators on Cell #: 5501438 5534327. - Forwarded by www.goa-world.com on request of Qatar-based Agostinho Pires [EMAIL PROTECTED] __ Yahoo! FareChase: Search multiple travel sites in one click. http://farechase.yahoo.com
[Goanet] Gulf Weekly Worldwide Interview with Reaven D'Souza
-- | 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 | -- And Reaven said Nevermore Recently GW spoke to founding managing editor of The Times, Kuwait, Reaven D'Souza. He has over 17 years of journalism experience and ia a relentless advocate for human rights in Kuwait and has worked in different capacities in Kuwait Times daily before leaving and setting up his own fortnightly newsmagazine, The Times, Kuwait. Recently, he has donned an active role of a reformist in developing the local media by empowering journalists and is secretary-general of Kuwait Asian Journalists Association (KAJA), an organisation set up to defend the rights of journalists in the country. How freely are the opinions and viewpoints discussed in the local dailies? I would say that a huge divide between Arabic and English publications exists in terms of opinions and viewpoints. There is a distinct feeling that English publications rarely if ever influence opinions of those who are concerned. However, that is not to say issues from labour and maid exploitation to social issues and sometimes political opinion are not frequently expressed in an open and frank way. There is still much left to be desired. To-date English publications have refrained from crossing the line, that is by exercising self censorship publications aim to strike the right balance between the reader who wants to know and the government who it does not want to upset. Do the local dailies offer any substantial fare for the Asian expatriate palate? Absolutely not, as none of the local dailies subscribe to any Asian based news service coverage and Asian issues are restricted to feeds from Western agencies and occasional coverage from local Asian journalists. What is lacking in the Kuwaiti media, and what can be done to address the issue? One of the biggest obstacles facing Kuwaiti media is the lack of training of journalists including publishers and editors. This has really prevented them from experimenting and developing ideas that might help generate advertising revenue as well as increase circulation. While there is a reasonable amount of freedom of the Press there is a disproportionate amount of qualified and trained staff to take advantage of that. Several factors are responsible. One factor is sustainability of local dailies as they are subsidised and enjoy certain amount of financial protection. At the expense of investing in professionalism dailies choose to maintain status quo. What's the future for newspapers will they always be around? They'll be around for a long time. I think, though, that eventually they'll be quite different. For instance, media will stand on a platform of technology. More people will rely on the Internet to get stocks, sports statistics, national news, etc, so newspapers will be able to streamline their coverage in these areas. If you had one piece of advice to offer to young journalists, what would it be? Being properly trained is perhaps the first pre-requisite. Attending workshops, understanding ethics, striving to establish international standards can only help journalists advance and make a difference to society. Finally, as a journalist, say what you have to say, because no one else can, and that's what you have to contribute. That's your value. And, that's my two cents! Gulf Weekly Kuwait Bureau http://www.gulfweeklyworldwide.com/article.asp?Sn=2978Article=10675 - Forwarded by www.goa-world.com __ Yahoo! FareChase: Search multiple travel sites in one click. http://farechase.yahoo.com
[Goanet] Chartered flight arrivals in Goa rising
-- | 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 | -- Chartered flight arrivals in Goa rising Goa tourism industry, backbone of the states economy, is expecting a big jump in chartered flight arrivals this season. Dabolim airport has been prepared for more such landings. The airport will be allowing night operations from this season including late night and early morning operations. As against the earlier policy of allowing restricted weekend (Friday to Sunday) slots for chartered flights, the airport will allow early morning and late night slots round the week, highly placed sources in the Airport Authority of India (AAI) told Business Standard. The season has already begun with the arrival of Spain Air flights in the first week of August and the next one to arrive will be Britannia flight by month end. Goa Tourism Development Corporation (GTDC) has estimated that the number of chartered flights will cross 800 this season. Particularly with flights from Russian increasing, the charter season this year too will be extended beyond the first week of May, said Elvis Gomes, MD, GTDC. Apart from traditional European charters, Goa this year is expecting a lot of flights from the Gulf countries, Russia and other countries. From 419 chartered flights in 2000-01, it shot up to 690 in 2004-05. The arrival of chartered tourists has also shown a significant increase with the number of tourists per flight going up considerably in the last couple of years. From 1.16 lakh in 2000-01, the number of chartered tourist arrival touched 1.58 lakh last season, according to the official statistics. The state also witnessed a major growth in overall arrivals last year with a record 24.50 lakh tourists coming here. While the domestic tourist arrival went up to 20.85 lakh (a rise of 20 per cent) in 2004-05 from 17.25 lakh in 2003-04, the foreign tourist segment witnessed a 15.5 per cent growth during the corresponding period with the arrivals going up from 3.14 lakh to 3.63 lakh. Hotels in the premium segment last year reported over 10 per cent average rise in ARR (average room rate), an indicator of revenue boom in the hospitality sector. Apart from the brief setback on account of heavy rains in Mumbai resulting in a lot of flight cancellations, the hospitality industry has done extremely well during the off season and is very optimistic about the season ahead. Ralph de Souza, Tourist Committee chairman of the Goa Chamber of Commerce and Industry, said, During the traditional off-season (monsoon season), hoteliers in Goa on an average report an occupancy rate of well over 55 per cent with business coming from corporates, business conferences and conventions in five-star resorts. It has been estimated that the occupancy rate of hotels and resorts would be 100 per cent during the peak tourist season. It is unbelievable to know that hotels have been booked till February end. Its 100 per cent bookings from November onwards, Gomes informed. The tourism industry has welcomed tourism minister Wilfred de Souzas plans to focus on hinterland tourism, eco-tourism, pilgrim tourism and adventure tourism to attract more paying tourists. The project proposes to promote and showcase Goas cultural heritage. The importance of promoting hinterland and village tourism is to generate yet another avenue for attracting tourists to this paradise. Mayuresh Pawar / Business Standard. - Forwarded by www.goa-world.com __ Yahoo! FareChase: Search multiple travel sites in one click. http://farechase.yahoo.com
[Goanet] IA plans non-stop flights to Goa Pune from Bangalore
-- | 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 | -- IA plans non-stop flights to Goa Pune from Bangalore Indian Airlines will be operating non-stop direct flights on the Bangalore-Goa-Bangalore and Bangalore-Pune- Bangalore sectors with effect from October 30, 2005. Indian Airlines said, the new flight IC919 will operate daily with an Airbus A320 aircraft leaving Bangalore at 1:10 am to reach Goa at 2:05 pm. The return flight IC920 will leave Goa at 2:45 pm to reach Bangalore at 3:40pm. The flight IC917 will operate direct on Bangalore-Pune-Bangalore sector thus offering increased capacity. The daily flight will leave Bangalore at 11:10 am to reach Pune at 1230 pm and the return flight IC918 will leave Pune at 2 pm to reach Bangalore direct at 3:20 pm. The Airlines has also revised the timings of the twice-weekly flight IC739 on Mondays and Thursdays to Bangkok. The flight would leave Bangalore at 10:05 am and the incoming flight IC 740 will arrive at Bangalore at 9:10 am. (UNI) -- Forwarded by Carmo Santos, President, GWS-Kuwait. You heard it first from www.goa-world.com __ Yahoo! Mail - PC Magazine Editors' Choice 2005 http://mail.yahoo.com
[Goanet] FAREWELL MESSAGE OF BISHOP FRANCIS MICALLEF
-- | 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 | -- HIS LORDSHIP BISHOP FRANCIS MICALLEF, OCD retires after 24 years of humble service in the Lord's vineyard. The Catholics in Kuwait thank God for the gift of Bishop Francis Micallef and for his 24 years of service to the Church in Kuwait as Bishop. In the past recent weeks, the faithful had the opportunity to express their love and gratitude to His Lordship and to pray with him and for him as he prepares to depart Kuwait for good. A native of Malta, Bishop Francis was ordained a Priest of the Discalced Carmelite Order on May 9, 1954. He served in various capacities as the Conventual, Prior (Superior) of the Monastery in Malta, as Master of Novices and finally as the Provincial Superior of the Maltese Discalced Carmelite Province. In 1973, he was elected one of the Four Definitors General of the Order. From 1979-81, he was Rector at the Carmelite International College (TERESIANUM) in Rome. Being a man of tremendous talent and wisdom, he was given the responsibility to look after the Carmelite missions world over. He was ordained as Bishop for Kuwait by Pope John Paul II on January 6, 1982. He came here shortly thereafter and was formally installed as Kuwait's third Vicar Apostolic on January 15, 1982. Bishop Francis retired on July 14, 2005, having reached the age of retirement. On Saturday, October 29, 2005, he will return to Malta, where he will reside at the St. Teresa's Monastery, a Religious Community of Carmelite Friars. A soft-spoken and unassuming man, the much loved Bishop has won the hearts of all his faithful who will miss his familiar presence deeply. Bishop's Postal Address: St. Teresa's Monastery, St. Teresa's Street, Cospicua CSP 02, MALTA FAREWELL MESSAGE OF BISHOP FRANCIS MICALLEF == My dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, I am leaving Kuwait for good after almost 24 years of pastoral service as Bishop. I thank God for the many graces and blessings He showered on me personally, on the Vicariate Clergy, Religious Sisters and Priests, on the Catholic faithful and on the State of Kuwait. I want to thank in a special way my clergy who have so generously ministered and continue to minister to the spiritual and social needs of our Catholic faithful. During these 24 years of my presence in Kuwait I have witnessed the development and progress of Kuwait in all sectors of Kuwait, the growth of the Ecclesial Community a n d the many initiatives started and sustained b y the different language, cultural a n d ritual congregations of our faithful. When I was installed as the new Vicar Apostolic of Kuwait on January 1982, in my interview with the Press, I have said that Kuwait was to be my second home. I remained true to what I had promised then. Yes, I feel that Kuwait had become my second home. This explains why I will miss very much the people I had been placed and honoured to serve in the Lord. But that is part of the life of a Bishop. I am looking forward to joining one of the Religious Communities of Carmelite Friars in Malta being myself a Carmelite. Needless to mention, I will carry with me in my heart and in my mind the cherished fond memories of the people, and of the events I have served and have witnessed during my years in Kuwait. I remain united in prayers especially with all of you who also endeared me so much and who have been such an incentive to dedicate myself generously to work in this portion of the Lord's vineyard till the eleventh hour. May He be honored and glorified forever! I entrust you to the motherly care, love and protection of our Blessed Virgin Mary, Queen of Arabia. God bless you all. I miss you!!! Your Bishop Emeritus, Francis Micallef OCD October 25, 2005 === For Bishop Micallef's Postal Address go to: www.catholic-church.org/kuwait Bishop's E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Forwarded by www.goa-world.com. __ Yahoo! Mail - PC Magazine Editors' Choice 2005 http://mail.yahoo.com
[Goanet] Konkani Play Goonda to be presented on Daaiz Day on 11th November 2005 in Kuwait
-- | 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 | -- Daaiz to celebrate Daaiz Day on 11th Nov Kuwait, 24 October 2005: Daaiz will celebrate Daaiz Day on the 11th of November 2005 at Carmel School Auditorium in Kuwait at 6:00pm, on which the releasing of the first Divo Daaiz Special Issue 2005 and the first konkani book on poetry articles - Kavithapaatt Vol-1 will take place. A Konkani play 'Goonda' written and directed by Melwin J vas, Kelarai will be played by Daaiz members. Daaiz is a group of Konkani's progressive writers, poets and critiques working voluntarily for the betterment of Konkani literature in particular. Literature has no boundary, limits, and languages when it comes to reaching the reader. Language is just a media of communicating it to the readers. Daaiz has been conducting various activities in Kuwait that supports Konkani language, literature and journalism. Kavithapaatt is one of the concepts in which various Konkani poems are being studied and articles by various poets are being presented. If we really care for good literature, then we have to be ready for any criticism. Learning should be the must for every writer/poet. Only a review on the writing of every poet/writer will make him a matured poet/writer. The first monthly literary workshop in the Gulf was conducted on the 15th November 2002 by Valley Quadras at his residence, Late Cha.Fra.D'Costa's poetry was chosen for the debate. After this session the literature of various other writers/poets such as Late Luis Mascarenhas, Sijyes Taccode, Melvyn Rodrigues, Late. George Pinto, J.B.Moraes and others have been conducted. Kavithapaatt is mainly focusing on Konkani poetry of various poets, and various forms of poetry. For every month, poetry will be chosen for the study and a complete study will be done on the chosen poem and will be presented during the Kavithapaatt. Daaiz.com has published these articles in Kavithapaatt Vol-1 edited by Valley Quadras and published by Ashawadi Publications. Well-known poets/writers Melvyn Rodrigues, Henry M Pernal, Hemacharya have written the forewords. Daaiz Divo Special Issue 2005 is focusing on special cause - a charity. The objective of this special issue is to support a human cause through literature. For the first time in the history that a special issue is getting published in which all the Konkani people have worked together for a cause. Well-known poets/writers Hemacharya, Melvyn Rodrigues, Andrew L. D'Cunha from UAE, Clarence Pinto from Muscat, Cyril Sequeira from Qatar, and Austine Prabhu from America, Gilbert Sequeira, Valley Quadras and Daaiz writers from Kuwait have worked for this special issue in the editorial board. Well known social workers and Konkani supporters of various associations such as Ida D'Silva Paladka (Vice-President of KCWA), Nitin Castelino (Former President of SWAK), Anil Menezes (President of SWAK), Jossy Pinto, Pascal Pinto (Former President of KCWA), Vincent Noronha (Social Worker), Clara Fernandes, Jane Ida Pinto, Sigfred D'Souza, Joel D'Sa Bahrain and others have worked in the advertisement committee. This special issue has been intended to support for Seon Ashram at Belthangady. As part of this event, 'Goonda' a play written by Melwin J Vas Kelarai (based on 'Goonda' - the short story of Valley Quadras) at Carmel School Auditorium will be played by Melwin J Vas, Antony Menezes, Veena Menezes, Reena Quadras, Cyril Peris, Nitin Lobo, Valerian D'Souza, Alexander Fernandes and Pascal Pinto. All konkani supporters and well-wishers are welcome to this special event. - Daaiz Correspondent. -- Forwared by www.goa-world.com __ Yahoo! FareChase: Search multiple travel sites in one click. http://farechase.yahoo.com
[Goanet] COURTURE MANTRA 2005 - a multi-dimensional show theme part on 10th Nov. 2005 in Kuwait
-- | 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 | -- THE SENTINELS present this years biggest multi-dimensional Show Theme Party COUTURE MANTRA 2005 on the Nine Emotions of Life, NAV RASAS. At the newly revamped spectacular location in town Fakher Al Deen Palace, Kuwait City on Thursday, 10th November 2005 from 7:30 pm onwards. For centuries, individuals or societies have used clothes and other body adornment as a form of nonverbal communication to indicate occupation, rank, gender, happiness, wealth and group affiliation. Fashion is a form of Free Speech Emotion. It not only embraces clothing, but also accessories, jewelry, hairstyles, beauty and body art. What we wear and how and when we wear it, provides others with shorthand to subtly read the surface of a social situation and way we feel. Fashion is also a language of signs symbols that non-verbally communicate meanings about individuals and groups. It enables us to make ourselves understood with rapid comprehension by the onlooker. Ever thought why U wear the color U wear, or why U chose the colors U chose ?? How we perceive the beauty or ugliness of our bodies is dependent on cultural attitudes, our emotions, the color around us the life we live. Wanna be a part of the world of Emotions?? Be a part of an evening filled with Color, Emotions experience the Freshness of Life in this fabulous, first of its kind show. Immerse yourself into the soul sustaining music of Buddha Bar swing to the finest foot stomping music of Kuwaits best happening Band, the CITY LIMITS . Hey, so what are YOU waiting for! Come Dress your Emotion Today For further details tickets call Melanie @ 6825879, Valerie@ 7460778, Arlene @ 9189228, Filipe @ 6769059 Fakry @ 9659413. - Forwarded by www.goa-world.com on request of the Organizers. __ Yahoo! Mail - PC Magazine Editors' Choice 2005 http://mail.yahoo.com
[Goanet] 31st Tiatr Competition organized by Kala Academy (2005)
-- | 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 | -- 31st Tiatr Competition organized by Kala Academy (2005) Pakkam finishes on top Pakkam staged by Alfi Art Productions, Divar bagged the first prize for the best performance at the 31st Tiatr competition, organized by Kala Akademy, at Dinanath Mangeskar Kala Mandir, Panaji. Ahvaan - Machi Mogi St. Cruz and Zoitachi Ek Bhuk - Centro Socio Anjo Custodio Club, Curchorem received the second third prizes respectively. The consolation prize went to Oso Sonvsaracho Xevott Zatolo Merces Club, Merces. This year 12 institutions participated and staged their shows, the panel of judges comprised of Fr. Planton Faria, Anil Kumar Deulkar and Bernard Fernandes evaluated the performances and the following prizes are awarded. Awards for acting male: 1st prize - Pradip Naik (Victor) Zoitachi Ek Bhuk 2nd prize - Rosario Botelho (Donaldo) Ahvaan Awards for acting female: 1st prize - Aplonia Rebello e DCruz (Noella) Ahvaan 2nd prize - Jesica Gomes (Disha) Zoitachi Ek Bhuk Awards for direction: 1st prize - Siddharth Halankar Zoitachi Ek Bhuk 2nd prize - Alfredo Fernandes Pakkam 3rd prize - Jayendranath Haldankar Ahvaan Awards for script: 1st prize - Menino Mario Araujo Ahvaan 2nd prize - Alfredo Fernandes Pakkam Awards for comedian: Best comedian - Joame DSouza Pakkam Merit certificate - Marcus Fernandes (Dedfoot) Zoitachi Ek Bhuk, Maria Martins (Kamla) Soth Voh Sopon Child awards for acting: Best child artiste male - Master Franky (Savio) Ho Innam Vorath Merit certificate - Oldrin Sequira (Fr. Richard) Ho Innam Vorath Best child artiste female - Alina DSouza (Jr. Sofia) Hem Zadd Duddvachem Merit certificate - Jlynna Fernandes (Jervi) Tum Amgher Eio Singing awards for male solo category: 1st prize - Socorro Fernandes (Tin Metr Zago) Oso Sonvsaracho Xevott Zatolo 2nd prize - Xavier Almeida (Missionary) Devachem Dennem Singing awards for female solo category: 1st prize - Sonia Fernandes (Paryavaran) Oso Sonvsaracho Xevott Zatolo 2nd prize - Livia DSilva (Konkani) Devachem Dennem Singing awards for child category: Best solo male - Frazer Fernandes (Tiatr) Bhirant Best solo female - Jlynna Fernandes (Kuddeam) Tum Amgher Eio Other categories for singing awards: Best duet/duo - Anthony Fernandes/Loraine Dias (Bori Sangatin) Pakkam Best trio - Royston Noel/Lloyd/Trizel (Addle Tiatrist) Zoitachi Ek Bhuk Best quartet - Nikita Dias/Francis Dias/Elisha Dias/Renuka DSouza (Konnuch Naslolim) Pun Ami Matt Technical awards: Best Setting - Sham Kalangutkar Devachem Dennem Best Lights Effects - Ratnakar Salgaonkar Pakkam Best Music Band - Agnel Dias Oso Sonvsaracho Xevott Zatolo Best Make-Up - Olga Vaz Hem Zadd Duddvanchem Best Costumes - Gemma Fernandes Bhirant Best Background Music - K. Barve Tum Amgher Eio Merit certificates for acting male category: James DSouza (Pasku) Pun Ami Matt Sandip Naik (Francisco) Kitteak Upkarlem Prasad Harmalkar (Joe) Pakkam Socorro Fernandes (Robert) Oso Sonvsaracho Xevott Zatolo Rupesh Jogle (Uncle) Zoitachi Ek Bhuk Anil Pednekar (Daddy) Hem Zad Duddvachem Kiran Kerkar (Allwyn) Soth Vo Sopon Michael DSouza (Salesman) Ahvaan Vishnuprasad Barve (Doctor) Devachem Dennem Merit certificates for acting female category: Loraine Dias (Dorothy) Pakkam Livia DSilva (Sara) Devachem Dennem Maria Gonsalves (Sister) Ahvaan Jennifer Pereira (Lia) Ho Innam Vorath Aesica Barreto (Natasha) Oso Sonvsaracho Xevott Zatolo Gemma Fernandes (Manisha) Fatima DSilva (Lizia) Bhirant Forwarded by Domingos Araujo, President - Kala Mogui Kuwait to Gulf-Goans e-Newsletter, www.goa-world.com copying goanet.org This first of its kind Gulf-Goans e-newsletter is dedicated to Goans around the Globe. http://www.goa-world.com/ Team, moderated by Almeida Gaspar since 1994 and presented by Ulysses Menezes, owner of http://www.goa-world.com website. CLEAN GOA Initiative http://www.goa-world.com/goa/clean EXPRESSIONS - The Flower Shop (Goa) Greet your loved ones on all occasions www.goa-world.com/expressions/ PHOTOGENIC IMAGES www.goa-world.com/goa/photogenic-images __ Yahoo! Mail - PC Magazine Editors' Choice 2005 http://mail.yahoo.com
[Goanet] 31st Tiatr Competition organized by Kala Academy (2005)
-- | 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 | -- Pakkam finishes on top Pakkam staged by Alfi Art Productions, Divar bagged the first prize for the best performance at the 31st Tiatr competition, organized by Kala Akademy, at Dinanath Mangeskar Kala Mandir, Panaji. Ahvaan - Machi Mogi St. Cruz and Zoitachi Ek Bhuk - Centro Socio Anjo Custodio Club, Curchorem received the second third prizes respectively. The consolation prize went to Oso Sonvsaracho Xevott Zatolo Merces Club, Merces. This year 12 institutions participated and staged their shows, the panel of judges comprised of Fr. Planton Faria, Anil Kumar Deulkar and Bernard Fernandes evaluated the performances and the following prizes are awarded. Awards for acting male: 1st prize - Pradip Naik (Victor) Zoitachi Ek Bhuk 2nd prize - Rosario Botelho (Donaldo) Ahvaan Awards for acting female: 1st prize - Aplonia Rebello e DCruz (Noella) Ahvaan 2nd prize - Jesica Gomes (Disha) Zoitachi Ek Bhuk Awards for direction: 1st prize - Siddharth Halankar Zoitachi Ek Bhuk 2nd prize - Alfredo Fernandes Pakkam 3rd prize - Jayendranath Haldankar Ahvaan Awards for script: 1st prize - Menino Mario Araujo Ahvaan 2nd prize - Alfredo Fernandes Pakkam Awards for comedian: Best comedian - Joame DSouza Pakkam Merit certificate - Marcus Fernandes (Dedfoot) Zoitachi Ek Bhuk, Maria Martins (Kamla) Soth Voh Sopon Child awards for acting: Best child artiste male - Master Franky (Savio) Ho Innam Vorath Merit certificate - Oldrin Sequira (Fr. Richard) Ho Innam Vorath Best child artiste female - Alina DSouza (Jr. Sofia) Hem Zadd Duddvachem Merit certificate - Jlynna Fernandes (Jervi) Tum Amgher Eio Singing awards for male solo category: 1st prize - Socorro Fernandes (Tin Metr Zago) Oso Sonvsaracho Xevott Zatolo 2nd prize - Xavier Almeida (Missionary) Devachem Dennem Singing awards for female solo category: 1st prize - Sonia Fernandes (Paryavaran) Oso Sonvsaracho Xevott Zatolo 2nd prize - Livia DSilva (Konkani) Devachem Dennem Singing awards for child category: Best solo male - Frazer Fernandes (Tiatr) Bhirant Best solo female - Jlynna Fernandes (Kuddeam) Tum Amgher Eio Other categories for singing awards: Best duet/duo - Anthony Fernandes/Loraine Dias (Bori Sangatin) Pakkam Best trio - Royston Noel/Lloyd/Trizel (Addle Tiatrist) Zoitachi Ek Bhuk Best quartet - Nikita Dias/Francis Dias/Elisha Dias/Renuka DSouza (Konnuch Naslolim) Pun Ami Matt Technical awards: Best Setting - Sham Kalangutkar Devachem Dennem Best Lights Effects - Ratnakar Salgaonkar Pakkam Best Music Band - Agnel Dias Oso Sonvsaracho Xevott Zatolo Best Make-Up - Olga Vaz Hem Zadd Duddvanchem Best Costumes - Gemma Fernandes Bhirant Best Background Music - K. Barve Tum Amgher Eio Merit certificates for acting male category: James DSouza (Pasku) Pun Ami Matt Sandip Naik (Francisco) Kitteak Upkarlem Prasad Harmalkar (Joe) Pakkam Socorro Fernandes (Robert) Oso Sonvsaracho Xevott Zatolo Rupesh Jogle (Uncle) Zoitachi Ek Bhuk Anil Pednekar (Daddy) Hem Zad Duddvachem Kiran Kerkar (Allwyn) Soth Vo Sopon Michael DSouza (Salesman) Ahvaan Vishnuprasad Barve (Doctor) Devachem Dennem Merit certificates for acting female category: Loraine Dias (Dorothy) Pakkam Livia DSilva (Sara) Devachem Dennem Maria Gonsalves (Sister) Ahvaan Jennifer Pereira (Lia) Ho Innam Vorath Aesica Barreto (Natasha) Oso Sonvsaracho Xevott Zatolo Gemma Fernandes (Manisha) Fatima DSilva (Lizia) Bhirant Forwarded by Domingos Araujo, President - Kala Mogui Kuwait to Gulf-Goans e-Newsletter, www.goa-world.com copying goanet.org __ Yahoo! Mail - PC Magazine Editors' Choice 2005 http://mail.yahoo.com
[Goanet] Vatican releases Pope Benedict's first book, 'God's Revolution'
Vatican releases Pope Benedict's first book, 'God's Revolution' - By Carol Glatz 10/11/2005 VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- The Vatican joined with other publishers in an 18-nation release of Pope Benedict XVI's first book as pope -- a collection of his speeches from August events in Cologne, Germany. In his newest book, titled God's Revolution, the pope outlines the project for his pontificate, according to a press release by the Italian publishers, San Paolo. The Italian edition hit bookstores in Italy Oct. 11, while the English edition published by Ignatius Press was expected to be ready for release in the United States and Canada by the end of October. The 129-page volume deals with the questions of Christian faith and the destiny of humanity, of the state of Israel, Islam, the legacy and the future of the church and society, said the press release. But instead of any new pronouncements, the book is a collection of talks the pope gave during the Aug. 18-21 events in Cologne, including World Youth Day and meetings with representatives of Germany's Jewish and Muslim communities. The texts include the pope's complete remarks, not just his original written addresses. The Vatican saw there was a need to release the full content of the pope's spoken presentations in book form so that they would be available to the wider public. The papal vicar of Rome, Cardinal Camillo Ruini, said that while the media gave extensive coverage of the youth gathering this summer, the contents of the pope's speeches inevitably received rather minor circulation. It's impossible for the mass media to cover everything, he said at a press conference Oct. 11. He added there is little room for media outlets to delve into the content of the pope's speeches. Father Claudio Rossini, head of the Vatican's publishing house, Libreria Editrice, said turning the 12 speeches the pope made in Cologne into a book helps distribute the texts beyond the usual channels of the Vatican's newspaper, L'Osservatore Romano, and the Vatican's television, CTV. The pope's discourses are rich in teaching and instruction that need to be read, reread and reread again patiently, Father Rossini told Catholic News Service. Father Rossini said the Vatican wanted to see how the market responds to this before deciding if it would publish other key addresses in book form. Cardinal Ruini, who wrote the book's introduction, said the collection of speeches represents a guidebook and source of light for Christian living. The book's teachings show that the pope is a great teacher of the faith and at the same time a shepherd who knows the path that will lead us into intimacy with God, he said. Copyright (c) 2005 Catholic News Service/U.S. Conference of Catholic - Forwarded by www.goa-world.com This first of its kind Gulf-Goans e-newsletter is dedicated to Goans around the Globe. http://www.goa-world.com/ Team, moderated by Almeida Gaspar since 1994 presented by Ulysses Menezes, owner of http://www.goa-world.com website. __ 'Speak Konkani, Save Konkani http://www.goa-world.com/goa/konkani 'Konkani uloi, Konkani samball' http://mangalorean.com/konkani/archive.php?ltype=Lesson _ The Sentinels to present COUTURE MANTRA 2005 - multidimensional Fashion Show Theme Party on 10th November 2005 at Faker Eldeen Palace, Kuwait City. __ Yahoo! Mail - PC Magazine Editors' Choice 2005 http://mail.yahoo.com
[Goanet] OBITUARY - Maximiano (Mixi) D'Lima (Aldona/ex-Kuwait)
OBITUARY Maximiano (Maxi) D'Lima (Died on 9.10.2005 in Goa) Husband of Ivy D'Lima, Father of Adley D'Lima and Annaly D'Lima. Funeral on 11.10.2005 at 4:00 pm from his Aldona-Carona residence to Aldona Church, Goa. Founder member of United Goans Centre-Kuwait (UGC), was working for Kuwait Airways for the last 28 years. Completed 25 years with UGC. Fondly remembered in prayers by UGC ex-president Tony Gonsalves and all members and players in Kuwait. Our condolences to the bereaved family. May his soul rest in peace. Eternal Rest grant unto him oh Lord and Let perpetual light shine upon him. United Goans Centre - Kuwait www.goa-world.com/goa/sports/ (Source: BMV) __ Yahoo! Mail - PC Magazine Editors' Choice 2005 http://mail.yahoo.com
[Goanet] Obituary Funeral Announcement - ANTHONY ORTA (Honawar - Karnataka)
OBITUARY FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENT ANTHONY ORTA (HONAWAR (MOLLKORD) - KARNATAKA) DIED ON 1/10/2005 FOLLOWING A MASSIVE HEART ATTACK AT HIS RESIDENCE IN KHEITAN. HIS FUNERAL MASS IS SCHEDULED ON 8/10/2005 (SATURDAY) AT 3.30 PM AT THE HOLY FAMILY CATHEDRAL, KUWAIT CITY AND THEREAFTER BURIAL SERVICE AT SULAIBIKHAT CEMENTARY. ANTHONY ORTA IS THE SON OF LATE ANDREW ORTA MAGDALENE, BROTHER ON MRS.SOBINA (Kuwait)/JEROME LOBO, REMEDIANA (Kuwait), PASCOAL, COSTANCE, JACINTH, DOMINIC (Kuwait)/MACHU PIEDADE. Eternal Rest Grant Unto Him Oh Lord and Let Perpetual Light Shine Upon Him. May His Soul Rest in Peace.
[Goanet] On celibacy
Fundamentalists will tell you that celibacy has no basis in the Bible whatsoever, saying that Christians are called to Be fruitful and multiply (Genesis 1:28). This mandate speaks to humanity in general, however, and overlooks numerous passages in the Bible that support the celibate life. In 1 Corinthians, for example, Paul actually seems to prefer the celibate life: Are you free from a wife? Do not seek marriage... Those who marry will have worldly troubles, and I would spare you that... The unmarried man is anxious about the affairs of the Lord, how to please the Lord; but the married man is anxious about worldly affairs, how to please his wife, and his interests are divided (7:27-34). This is not to say that all men should be celibate, however; Paul explains that celibacy is a calling for some and not for others by saying, Each has his own special gift from God, one of one kind and one of another (7:7). Jesus Himself speaks of celibacy in Matthew 19:11-12: Not all can accept this word, but only those to whom it is granted. Some are incapable of marriage because they were born so; some, because they were made so by others; some, because they have renounced marriage for the sake of the kingdom of God. Whoever can accept this ought to accept it. Again, the emphasis is on the special nature of celibacy, one for which not all men are suited, but one that nevertheless gives glory to the kingdom of God. Perhaps the best evidence for the scriptural support of celibacy is that Jesus Himself practiced it! Celibacy is historical. Most people assume that the celibate priesthood is a convention introduced by the Church fairly late in history. On the contrary, there is evidence that even the earliest Church fathers, such as St. Augustine, St. Cyril, and St. Jerome, fully supported the celibate priesthood. The Spanish Council of Elvira (between 295 and 302) and the First Council of Aries (314), a kind of general council of the West, both enacted legislation forbidding all bishops, priests, and deacons to have conjugal relations with their wives on penalty of exclusion from the clergy. Even the wording of these documents suggests that the councils were not introducing a new rule but rather maintaining a previously established tradition. In 385, Pope Siricius issued the first papal decree on the subject, saying that clerical continence was a tradition reaching as far back as apostolic times. Quoted from an article by Deal W. Hudson who is publisher and editor of CRISIS Magazine, a Catholic monthly published in Washington, DC. His articles and comments have been published in The Wall Street Journal, New York Times, Washington Post, Washington Times, Los Angeles Times, National Review, Richmond Times-Dispatch, The Village Voice, Roll Call, National Journal, The Economist, and by the Associated Press. He appears regularly on television shows such as NBC Nightly News, One-on One with John McLaughlin, C-Span's Washington Journal, News Talk, NET's Capitol Watch, The Beltway Boys, The Religion and Ethics Newsweekly on PBS, and radio programs such as All Things Considered on National Public Radio. - Forwarded by www.goa-world.com __ Yahoo! Mail - PC Magazine Editors' Choice 2005 http://mail.yahoo.com
[Goanet] OBITUARY - ANTONETA DOURADO (Utorda - Goa]
OBITUARY Antoneta Dourado (Utorda-Goa) Beloved wife of Martinho Filipe, mother/mother-in-law of Roque/Ignesia, Vincente/Celeste, Lino (Kuwait)/Conception, Xaverinho/Virgilia (Germany) - expired on 2nd October 2005. Funeral will be held on 4th October 2005 at 3:45 p.m. at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Utorda, Salcette - Goa. Friends and relatives kindly accept this intimation. Eternal Peace grant Unto her oh Lord And let Perpetual Light shine Upon her. May her soul rest in peace. Goa-World.Com Team (Kuwait/Worldwide) conveys their heartfelt sympathies to Lino Dourado and his family. __ Yahoo! Mail - PC Magazine Editors' Choice 2005 http://mail.yahoo.com
[Goanet] Homes Estate Address
Telephone: 91-832-2472115 or 2473904 or 2472338 fax: 91-832-2262076 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Of course, if you're in Goa and would like to drop in for a visit, the address is: Homes Estates, Parra-Tinto, Bardez, Goa - 403 150. Parra is about 3 kms from Mapusa. Find the Tinto (market) at Parra and you'll see HOMES ESTATES (Findoll) signboard right there. Just turn into the lane and be guided by the signposts directions! http://www.homesgoa.com/WebPages/HTML/About_Us.htm Homes and Estates Consultancy Services is Goa's most respected property consultancy firm. With over 10 years in the field and a database of over 12,000 properties on sale - Portuguese bungalows, Goan houses, modern bungalows, apartments, shops, godowns, plots, lease and rentals. The Homes Estates magazine is over 10 years old. It has acquired a reputation in the market as Goa's most comprehensive property guide. With a lot of firsts under its belt, the HE magazine is the first reference point for anyone interested in settling down in Goa. - Forwarded by www.goa-world.com This first of its kind Gulf-Goans e-newsletter is dedicated to Goans around the Globe. http://www.goa-world.com/ Team, moderated by Almeida Gaspar since 1994 presented by Ulysses Menezes, owner of http://www.goa-world.com website. __ 'Speak Konkani, Save Konkani 'Konkani uloi, Konkani samball' _ Holy Family Choir (Kuwait) presents their Annual Parents' Day Musical Programme titled Love, Sacrifice n Betrayal on Thursday, 6th Oct. 2005 at 7:15 p.m. _ Goan Credo: I am first a Goan and that I shall forever be, and never forget that my mothertongue is Konkani - Basilio Magno, Esq. (Spain) Courtesy is simply doing unto others what you would like them to do unto you. __ Yahoo! Mail - PC Magazine Editors' Choice 2005 http://mail.yahoo.com
[Goanet] Roddo Naka For Bahrain Goans
*Roddo Naka For Bahrain Goans*
One of the prime form of entertainment for Goans in Goa and around the globe
is the konkani tiatr. The past years saw many Goan theatre groups touring
the gulf and Bahrain was included in the itinerary. However, after the show
of Pio Fernandes featuring the nightingale of Konkani stage Lorna in
November 2000, there has been a complete silence of the Konkani tiatrists
and tiatr organisers in Bahrain. The reason - not the unusual Goan politics
had led to innumerable hardships for the organisers of this show and
thereafter quietude engulfed the Konkani stage in Bahrain.
Its after a gap of five years the Goans in Bahrain will now have an
opportunity to watch a drama by a full professional troupe flown in from
Goa. La Ferns - the only Goan restaurant in Bahrain in association with The
Folk Theatre has announced a drama on 18 November'2005. Having performed to
houseful audiences in Goa, Mumbai and Pune, the top theatre personality and
comedian of the kKnkani stage Prince Jacob is set to present 'Roddo Naka' at
the Bishop Trinanzi Auditorium, Manama at 6.30 p.m.
The comedy by Prince Jacob and his brother Humbert makes the theatre lovers
flock to his performances. In his play Roddo Naka, the director has
touched upon the social issues mixed with comedy and scintilating songs.
Further details of this show in Bahrain can be had from La Ferns Restaurant.
Meanwhile, Prince Jacob's longest running play Padri (315 shows) that has
been made into a film is scheduled for release in October 2005. The film
under the direction of Rajesh Fernandes is produced by Raymond Quadros. The
Mangalorean maestro Wilfy Rebimbus has scripted the lyrics for the film
featuring Goan and Mangalorean artistes.
G.R.Crasto/Bahrain
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*By Wellington Dias*
A review as published by V-Ixtt on RODO NAKA
*RODDONAKA- NIT ANI ONITICHIM ANGAM DAKHOVPI TIATR *Amchea desant nit na.
Onitik bhorpur suvat asa. Bhov korun rajki ani pulis Khateachea mollar.
Dekhunuch amchea Haka lagun amchea desant svotontrtaiechim follam chakunk
mellonant. Hem chitr pollevn Prince Jacob-achem mon borench koddu zalam.
Mhunnonuch *Roddonaka* hea aplea novea tiatrantlean lokak zagrut korpachem
tannem panvl ubarlam. *Roddonaka* tiatrant Xikxonn Montri
Mr.Borgesacho *(Jacinto Gracias)* ghorabo. Aplea hatanchea bottancher pulisank
sutachim bavlim koxim khellovpi rajkornni. Apnnak zai toxem pulisamnim
vagchem. Ani khorzota thoim taka khorpunk mellona zatoch khuinchea pulisachi
khuim ani kedna boldi zait ti sangunk zaina. Laximan *(Rosario De Benaulim)*
oi, oi korpi nokor. Tosoch tacho *PA* Mergulhao (Humberto) utth mhonnta tedna
utthpi. Bos mhonnta thoim bospi, oslea sobhavacho. Zalear, tacho mhellea
ontoskornacho put Mark *(Mark De Araujo )*. Fulte kolle fulam pisddun uddovpi
ran'votti mon'zati sarkea sobhavacho asta. Ek vidva ostorecho *(Diana)* dhuv
Sonia *(Carmen ) *montreachea ghorant *Secretary*-che nokrek gelole kodden
Borges montreacho put Mark tachea nirmollponnacheo paklleo pisuddta. Tedna
Soniak ho somazuch nhoi,
punn tachi khaxea avoi legit taka mandun ghevnk kobul asona. Potrkar tache
kodde mulakhati ghevn tacho ibadd zalolo man-abru loka meren pavoupak
luchkam koxim lagtat tem Prince Jacoban bhes borem dakhoilam. Oslea vellar,
jivar ubgovlelea Soniak mozot korunk *Zagrut Bailanchi Fouz* sonsthechi
vavurpi Priya Cordeiro *(Annie)* nit mellovpa khatir, montreachea ani tachea
putachea kanak boroch pill ghalta. Aplea holkott putachea vaitt korubancher
dhampnnem ghalunk montri Borges nit ani xist samballpi Pulis Konstable Jack
Santanak *(Prince Jacob)* godd pedde divpache iotn kortana dista. Punn
koddok Jack Santan, 500 rupianchim nottam divn jikhun ailolea montreak
boreoch uttha-boxeo kaddunk laita. Oxi hea tiatrachi kotha fuddem veta. *
Roddonaka* tiatrant sogllim mellun orthabhorit baram kantaram aikunk
melltat. Priyankache koddok bhumikentlean Annie Quadros-an hea tiatrak
odikuch sobai haddlea mhonnlear fott zavchi na. Niti khatir zhuztana tachea
ragixtt sobhavantlean aplea kodden kosli-i okhondd bhumika korunk zata mhonn
tannem prekxokank pottoun dilam. Mark De Araujo, Diana, Elvis, Carmen,
Jacinto ani Rosario De Benaulim hannim tokhnnai korpa sarki bhumika kelea.
Amchea desant nit ani onit kitli matlea hem *Roddonaka* tiatrant dakhoilam.
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[Goanet] Nuvem-Kuwait Parishioners felicitated the well-known musician Norman Cardozo
Nuvem-Kuwait Parishioners felicitated the well-known musician Norman Cardozo Exclusive Interview Nuvem-Kuwait Parishioners (NKP) felicitated the well-known musician Norman Cardozo from Murda Grande, Nuvem - Salcete Goa for his outstanding achievements in music on Monday, 19th September 2005. Before landing in Kuwait to play in Comedian Philips musical show Tum Vhoir Aum Sokol, he has played in London for Lorna. Prince Jacob and other Goan artistes and mesmerized the audience with his solo performance. Lino Gabriel Fernandes, NKP Secretary honoured the proud son of the soil with a memento and on behalf of Nuvem Parishioner in Kuwait, Master Manfred Fernandes, son of Agusto (NKP treasurer) felicitated the musician with a Gold Pendant. While the reception was on a prominent writer telephonic interview with Norman Cardoz. Lino B. Dourado: I had a great opportunity to see you live on stage in Kuwait at Hawally A/C Auditorium for Comedian Philips musical show Tum Vhoir Aum Sokol on 16th Sept. 2005. After a long break Tiatr lovers in Kuwait enjoyed your combination with Kuwait based musicians. What do you think about this? Norman Cardoz: Every show Ive played with has a different way of performing and in order to be a sensitive accompanist, I have to orient myself to that persons frame of mind and suit my music to their music. I would like to thank Shahu, Adrian and their music troupe for their best support. That is the reason Tum Vhoir Aum Sokol was an instant hit show. Lino B. Dourado: Before coming to Kuwait I understand that you provided music for some Konkani shows and tiatrs in Europe. Also what difference to you find between the audience back home and in foreign countries? Norman Cardoz: In Goa I play almost every alternate day in tiatr, wedding reception, beat shows, etc. I meet Goan audience very often. No doubt I received respect and appreciation all over Goa. After the end of the shows normally the people are in a hurry to go home and we musicians are busy packing our instruments. Whereas in foreign countries like Canada, UK, Portugal, Kuwait and etc., a gullible audience encircle you to get a handshake and sign a few autographs from the artistes. It stunned me that these lovely people stood for hours to get autographs. Life is inspiration. You feel honoured. You feel like you have achived your aim. Lino B. Dourado: You are well-known in Goan music world as a best solo artist. How long have you been playing now in tiatr fraternity? Norman Cardoz: To establish a strong identity for myself, first of all I have to do my homework well. I want to be as good as I can be and to do as much hard work as possible. This is a constant challenge. In the beginning I used to play the guitar in tiatr. In 2001 I started on keyboard. I wanted to be my own so I started one man band. Ultimately, I received appreciation from different corners and in 2002 versatile actor, singer, director-producer Jose Rod invited me to play in his new drama Devan Dilem Denvcharan Velem in Kuwait. That was my first one man performance in a foreign country. Lino B. Dourado: So this is your second time in Kuwait? Norman Cardoz: Yes. Lino B. Dourado: Have you won any awards? When and which. Norman Cardoz: As a best musician I have won the prestigious 2002 Gulab Award for Mario Menezes drama Mhoji Maim Mhoji Dusman. This award I shared with most senior music director Diniz. Lino B. Dourado: What have you to say regarding the Parishioners of Nuvem in Kuwait? Norman Cardoz: While receiving the Nuvem-Kuwait Parishioners memento from the hands of Secretary Lino Gabriel Fernandes, I was overwhelmed and tears rolled down because of the kind love and honour that was bestowed upon me by the villagers. It feels so good to get recognition for my work. I am greatful not only to those who are present for the reception but all those ganv-bhav who remember me in a one way or the other. I will never forget this moment. I thank the organizers for a wonderful evening. Lino B. Dourado: What is your message to Goans in Kuwait? Norman Cardoz: Together work for the betterment of the Goan community. Encourage the youngsters in music and theatrical arts. I hope to see more Goans into such creativeness and music. Thank you Lino Bab. (Ends) - Forwarded by http://www.goa-world.com __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
[Goanet] Re: Comedian Philip's musical show Tum Vhoir Aum Sokol
Subject: A very good quality performance, 100% satisfied audience - Comedian Philip's musical show Tum Vhoir Aum Sokol From: Lory D'souza [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Gaspar Almeida, Associate, www.goa-world.com [EMAIL PROTECTED] A very good quality performance, 100% satisfaction - Comedian Philip's musical show Tum Vhoir Aum Sokol Hello Gaspar, It was great meeting you at the show. I have to admit that we witnessed a very good quality performance in Kuwait. There could have been better ones which I may have not attended under the shadow of some poor quality of Tiatrs I attended. Thanks to a friend of mine and a well wisher, I had the privilege of seating in the AA row and watching the show from the first row. The comedy was Hilarious, well performed and absolutely flawless. Musicians at the back did a fantastic job and indeed a bundle of music talents. PHILIP as a character was marvelous. He performed 100% to what he promised and gave people their monies' worth. If he ever makes any shows in future, I sure will not miss it. I am looking forward to his COMEDY Film with T-Bush. Kindly extend my personal good wishes and congratulations to him. Great performer he is. I am not leaving it short to compliment the others who performed but overall they all put a fantastic show to entertain the crowd. The show was well organized and synchronized so there was no waste of time (very important). The costumes and showmanship was Great. Kindly extend my personal good wishes and congratulations to him Phillip and his team. Regards Lawrie D'Souza [EMAIL PROTECTED] A MESSAGE from the Souvenir published to mark the occasion and distributed free of charge to the audience: Friends! With a heart overflowing with joy, I welcome you for my second Konkani musical show Tum Vhoir Aum Sokol after the successful presentation of my first Konkani musical show Hem Kazar Koslem? in Kuwait, and other GCC countries, in the summer of 2001. My deep love for the Konkani stage right from my childhood years have obligated me to remain devoted to the undeniable fact, that the Konkani stage, over the years, served as a catalyst to flourish our beloved mother tongue Konkani, irrespective of caste and creed. And, this phenomenon is precisely what magnetizes me more and more towards the Konkani stage, thus enabling me today to unfurl my second musical show Tum Vhoir Aum Sokol. Ever since the concept of today's musical show was envisioned, I have burnt midnight oils in order to assemble an amazing jumbo star cast all the way from the UK, Goa and Kuwait. I sincerely regret my inability to thank individually but, I express my gratitude to all the visiting artistes and the musicians. I also wish to thank all the local artistes, technicians et el, for encouraging me to present this glittering musical show. Last but not the least, I open my heart and mind in salulations to all lovers of the Konkani language and, specially to all of you who are present this evening. It is only with your unstinted support and cooperation can our beloved mother tongue Konkani shine in all the four corners of the world where a lover of Konkani will set his foot upon. With this in mind, enjoy the show. Long Live Konkani! Long live Konkani Stage! Long Live Goa! Long Live India! Philip Pereira Producer-Director-Actor Kuwait : 16 September 2005. For exclusive photocoverage, visit www.goa-world.com _ Quote of the Day The past gives us experience and memories; the present gives us challenges and opportunities; the future gives us vision and hope. Konkani Film ALL THE BEST to be shoot in Kuwait shortly by T-Bush www.t-bush.com www.goa-world.com www.colaco.net
[Goanet] NO JOSE ROD'S SHOW
Arab Times / What's On Page (Page 23) / 6-09-2005 NO JOSE ROD'S SHOW Jose Rods is not presenting a Konkani musical show titled Goencho Avaz which was said to be organized by shining Stars of Goa, nor has he sent any announcement for the What's On Column. The earlier announcement, by some (mischief-mongers) said that 'Goencho Avaz' by Jose Rods, presented by shining Stars of Goa will be held on Sept. 8, at 8:30 pm at Gulf English School, Rumaithiya, any inconvience is regretted. - The mischief-mongers are to take note that Konkani/Tiatr lovers do not treat the funny announcements sent for publication in the newspapers as THE TRUTH. Such fake and malicious attempts are only the work of the scorpions (vinchus)! We all know that few of a 'virus' formenting rot and crab mentality have such a tendency to shine the shoes of others, without being invited to do so. Possibly it's in their Konkan heritage! Proud Konkani lovers will focus high above the sky and support the Goan tiatrists faternity to promote the rich cultural tradition of Goan entertainment, namely the tiatr/one-act plays, and musicals. We have lots of the 'bearded and confused' Konkani/Tiatr Lovers among the community who act otherwise. Targetting the well respected and talented Konkani stage stars has been their vermonous forte. The net forums abound with such Goan fools and creapy characters! We look forward to the day when such scorpions (specially the Vinchu No. 1) wake up, shave clean from such filth and STOP such third class 'acts' and 'nuisance'. Isn't this alien to Goan culture? If it isn't, then it might sound good at the home village tinto for these negative-minded people to defame others. Shoo away from the tiatrist's faternity ! www.goa-world.com
[Goanet] ELECTION COMMISSION NOT TO HOLD BYE-ELECTION TO CORTALIM ASSEMBLY CONSTITUENCY IN GOA
ELECTION COMMISSION NOT TO HOLD BYE-ELECTION TO CORTALIM ASSEMBLY CONSTITUENCY IN GOA - PRESS NOTE 18:33 IST The Election Commission, as per its Press Note dated 17.08.2005, had announced bye-election to the Legislative Assembly of Goa from 26-Cortalim Assembly Constituency to fill up the vacancy which had arisen w.e.f. 09.08.2005 following the order of the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of Goa disqualifying Shri Matanhy Saldanha from the membership of the Legislative Assembly of Goa under the provisions of the 10th schedule of the Constitution of India and reporting of the vacancy by the Secretary, Legislative Assembly of Goa, to the Election Commission. It has been now brought to the notice of the Commission that Shri Matanhy Saldnha has filed a Writ Petition No. 329/05 before the Divisional Bench of the Hon'ble High Court of Bombay at Panaji, challenging the order of his disqualification and that on 23rd August, 2005 following interim order was passed by the Hon'ble Divisional Bench in this writ petition:- Rule on stay, returnable forthwith. In the meantime, the Petitioner shall be entitled to attend the Assembly proceedings so as not to be disqualified, but he shall not be entitled to speak or vote. Shri S.A.Narvekar, Secretary, Goa Legislative Assembly, as per his letter No. LA/A/1308/2005 has informed that Speaker, Goa Legislative Assembly, in view of the above order, has now ruled that there is no clear vacancy in 26- Cortalim Assembly Constituency at present. In the circumstances, the Commission has decided not to hold bye-election from 26-Cortalim Assembly Constituency. Election Commission of India New Delhi, Bhadrapada 7, 1927 August 29, 2005 Support the less fortunate: http://www.goa-world.com/goa/smtmem/ Truth is always exciting. Speak it, then; life is dull without it. Pearl S. Buck, 1892-1973, American Novelist
