Re: [Goanet] 101 Goan Diaspora Achievers List - A Great Move and A Great Start !
http://www.GOANET.org This month's Goanet operations sponsored by Mrs. Daisy Faleiro Hi Fred, Despite what other Goenkars who did not make the list of 101 Goan diaspora achievers say, I still think it was a great move and a great start on your part to compile that list and make the Goan community more competitive - as others like Mr. Antoninho's son aspire to make the list in the future ! Also it is a good idea that you have included only the persons who you or most Goans about on that list - otherwise if the compiler was some other Goanetter, we may even have some fictitious Goan Diaspora Achievers on the list. Maybe Mr. Antoninho's son will make the list next year - but it is incumbant on the father and his friends to remind you and other Goanetters of the son's achievements this year itself and not complain again next year ! In endeavours like this there will be errors of omission - no list can be perfect - but we must get started - How can we be a more competitive community with attitudes like that ? Best Regards, Dr. Carmo D'Cruz, Indian Harbour Beach, Florida >From: "Jose Colaco" >Subject: Re: 101 Goan diaspora achievers >Date: Fri, 19 Jan 2007 21:48:37 -0500 > >re: > >PANAJI: From coaching top football clubs in Moscow to fighting racial >discrimination, from becoming Telugu film stars to heading $100 million >tech firms, *the Goan* diaspora is notching up a range of achievements >worldwide. > > >Dearest Antoninho, > >Thank you for sending me that article. From my understanding, it is what >ONE person considers to " 101 ". > >Do you see the name of your son on that list? or the names of the >distinguished Goans we both know? > >Until you sent this to me, I considered that list to be 101 Goans whom the >complier knows about and friends et al. > >Anyway . I am copying this to you as a bcc. > >good wishes > >jose
[Goanet] Foreign Racism Alive and Kicking In Goa
http://www.GOANET.org This month's Goanet operations sponsored by Mrs. Daisy Faleiro I was rather amused to read that the Russians have made an enclave for themselves in Morjim. But I was not so amused to learn that a Russky has opened a restaurant there that caters to Russian tastes and (here's the irritant) - local visitors are frowned upon. Indians in general and Goans in particular need to look into these more important "Shilpa Shetty-like incidents that occur in their own back yard before they raise a hue and cry (though I support it) about something that happens in someone else's country. Roland
[Goanet] Massive fraud on the Goan people - I
http://www.GOANET.org This month's Goanet operations sponsored by Mrs. Daisy Faleiro <"If the Regional Plan 2011 is not given retrospective effect from December 2005it would result in an **addition of a couple of dozen new five star and seven star hotels **in Goa. It would result in the setting up of **half a dozen multiplexes and malls**. It would result in the setting up of **more Essel Worlds if not Disney Lands**. It would result in the setting up of 18-hole golf courses.It would result in the setting up of **luxury townships** exclusively for the benefit of the bold and the beautiful and the rich and the powerful. It would result in the creation of **dozens of Amby Valleys in Goa** on the lines of the ecological monstrosity called the Amby Valley near Lonavlaa in Maharashtra. >[Rajan Parrikar] How is it that this news is coming as a bolt from the blue to the average follower of Goa's media? Is the media asleep? If the foregoing report is true then there is enough material to fill a local paper with nothing to spare for national and international reports! Cheers.
[Goanet] Massive fraud on the Goan people - IV
http://www.GOANET.org This month's Goanet operations sponsored by Mrs. Daisy Faleiro >From the latest (Jan 20-26, 2007) Goan Observer (www.goanobserver.com). The material is behind a subscription wall, so am posting excerpts only. r VISHWAJIT MADE 241 CALLS TO BABUSH! "The records of telephone calls made by Vishwajit Rane to the then Town and Country Planning Minister, Babush Monserrate, reinforce the suspicion that Vishwajit, in collusion with the Monster Rat, brokered mega land deals. THE RECORDS of telephone calls made by Vishwajit Rane from the landline and the mobile phone number registered in the name of his wife, Deviya Rane, in the possession of the Goan Observer reveal that between February 7, 2005 and December 31, 2006, a total number of 241 calls were made by Vishwajit Rane to Babush Monserrates mobile number. The calls were made from Vishwajits landline number 2465801 and Deviya Vishwajit Ranes mobile number 9822588626 to Babush Monserrates mobile number 9822100010. Besides the telephone calls text messages were also sent from Deviya Vishwajit Ranes mobile number to Monserrates mobile number." Do you Yahoo!? Everyone is raving about the all-new Yahoo! Mail beta. http://new.mail.yahoo.com
[Goanet] INDIA: Anti-Christian Violence Every Third Day in 2006!!! (See the KC Blog)
http://www.GOANET.org This month's Goanet operations sponsored by Mrs. Daisy Faleiro From:"Austine J. Crasta" Date: Fri, 19 Jan 2007 05:34:05 - Subject: INDIA: Anti-Christian Violence Every Third Day in 2006!!! (See the KC Blog) ANTI-CHRISTIAN VIOLENCE IN INDIA REPORTED EVERY THIRD DAY IN 2006 BANGALORE January 19, 2006 (KCNews.org): With an act of violence against Christians being reported every third day in 2006, India, a Constitutional Secular Democratic Republic, doesn't seem to be a very safe place anymore for its tiny Christian minority, a mere 2.3 per cent of the country's 1.20 Billion population. A total of 127 cases targeting priest, nuns, church workers and believers have been reported in the national or international media during the year according to an unofficial white paper released by Dr. John Dayal, President of the All India Catholic Union (AICU), the largest and oldest lay body of Catholics in the country. Dr. Dayal believes the number could be much higher as "church workers, nuns, priests, pastors and evangelists, health workers and development NGOs often do not even report acts of violence unless there is grave injury." The data compiled relies heavily on the work of Christian groups online as the tendency of the "mainline, and specially the Hindi language national media" has been to ignore "acts of violence against minority communities in general, and the Christians in particular," the AICU President noted. It was in 1996 during the course of his research, when Dr. John Dayal discerned the pattern of violence against the Christian community by the aggressive bands of the Hindutva cadres, that he published the first "Unofficial White Paper on Violence against Christians in India" under the guidance of the late and visionary Archbishop Alan De Lastic of Delhi. Periodical statistics issued since then have revealed the perpetuation of a disturbing trend that continue to cast a shadow over the secular character of the largest democracy of the world. END Find the complete list of Anti-Christian Violence, on the Konkani Catholics Blog (http://konkanicatholics.blogspot.com/) ** Anthony M Barreto aka Tony Martin Freelance Writer and Author Galgibaga, Canacona, Goa -- 403728 M: 9422390701 R: 91-0832-2632012 www.canacona.net *
[Goanet] AICHEA DISAK CHINTOP - Janerachi 21vi, 2007!
http://www.GOANET.org This month's Goanet operations sponsored by Mrs. Daisy Faleiro Soiream lagchean lokachi nit korinakai. (Don't judge people by their relatives.) Moi-mogan, Domnic Fernandes Anjuna/Dhahran, KSA _ Spice up your IM conversations. New, colorful and animated emoticons. Get chatting! http://server1.msn.co.in/SP05/emoticons/
Re: [Goanet] Mhadei a minor matter (in TOI)
http://www.GOANET.org This month's Goanet operations sponsored by Mrs. Daisy Faleiro --- Philip Thomas <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Prof A.G. Desai has repeated his argument (previously made in HERALD) in the > Goa Plus supplement of TOI (Jan 19). He concludes that the construction of > what he calls bundharas (and not dams) will not affect Goa's environment at > all as the amount of water impounded will be marginal. Cheers. I would like to forward the email below on the Mandovi River topic. George - Mhadei Diversion Signs make Greens see Red - A spate of new signboards on Goa-Belgaum road indicating Karnataka's Mhadei diversion schemes in the Chorla Ghat region have caused anxiety among environmentalists in Goa. The signage jutting out on tall boards sent the greens scurrying to the various project sites across the border near Satari in a fresh exercise of searching for evidence of construction activity, which has become a matter of routine over the years in their vigil to halt the works. While the water levels in the Malaprabha have been declining to worrisome levels in recent years, Karnataka has mooted three projects to feed the river with dams over Haltar and Khalsa tributaries and River Mhadei at Chapoli. Though all these projects to divert the flow have not been granted approval by Ministry of Environments and Forests (MoEF), Karnataka's move to install the signage fuelled speculation. However, NGOs fighting against the setting up of the projects as these would lead to submergence of vast areas of prime forest in the region of one of the world's biodiversity hotspots, conceded that they could not see any fresh activity at any of these sites. Says Mahadei Bachao Andolan secretary Rajendra Kerkar,"There is no concrete evidence of any structure being raised but they have made thorough preparations and are awaiting the approval from the Centre". The NGOs are aware that once the approval comes, the work would be undertaken on a war footing to complete the projects. Though displacement of families is not a major worry, there is opposition to the projects as they would destroy the very region which is sought to be declared a biosphere reserve and form in contiguity with Goa's Mahadei and other sanctuaries a unique corridor for the wildlife in both states. The natural beauty of the region is not only attracting environmentalists, experts in life sciences and nature lovers but also entrepreneurs to set up tourist cottages. Two such resorts have come up near the state borders. The NGOs carried out a campaign to educate the people in the vicinity of the projects some years back. Some sections of the population have not openly expressed their opposition but in certain areas, the residents are extending some co-operation to the environmentalists. "We have been able to create awareness over the past few years. The NGOs are alert but the government has to do its bit in equal measure and stand firm against these projects," says MBA chairperson Nirmala Sawant. A new project board at Chorla near the site of the proposed Haltara dam has been damaged and bent into the ground. While no infrastructure to monitor any activity is visible at these sites, a digital water level recorder (encoder) set up at Chapoli is being manned by some employees. A shed which served as an office for this project has been shut. At Nerse, which is an upstream area from Chapoli, the confluence of the Bandura and Shinger nullahs is also to be dammed to divert the flow to Malaprabha. -- GOMANTAK TIMES Goa Skyline 4/6/04 9 -- === GOA DESC RESOURCE CENTRE Documentation + Education + Solidarity 11 Liberty Apts., Feira Alta, Mapusa, Goa 403 507 Tel: 2252660 mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] website: www.goadesc.org -- Working On Issues Of Development & Democracy ===
[Goanet] GBA DELEGATION TO MEET CHIEF SECRETARY
http://www.GOANET.org This month's Goanet operations sponsored by Mrs. Daisy Faleiro A delegation of the Goa Bachao Abhiyan (Save Goa Campaign) led by its Convenor Dr. Oscar Rebello will on Monday 22nd January meet Chief Secretary Mr. J.P.Singh to reiterate their demand that the Goa Regional Plan 2011 should be de-notified with retrospective effect. The delegation will brief the Chief Secretary of the current rampant hill cutting, CRZ and other land use violations across Goa and seek his intervention to ensure that officials take prompt and deterrent action on such complaints. Meanwhile the Goa Bachao Abyiyan has requested the public to inform on 9822684372 about all such violations. The complaints could be also faxed on 2444012 or emailed at [EMAIL PROTECTED] Aires Rodrigues Ribandar ___ Now you can scan emails quickly with a reading pane. Get the new Yahoo! Mail. http://uk.docs.yahoo.com/nowyoucan.html
[Goanet] Massive fraud on the Goan people - III
http://www.GOANET.org This month's Goanet operations sponsored by Mrs. Daisy Faleiro >From the latest (Jan 20-26, 2007) Goan Observer (www.goanobserver.com). The material is behind a subscription wall, so am posting excerpts only. r RS. 5000 CRORES WORTH LAND DEALS IN TISWADI ALONE BETWEEN JUNE 06 AND JAN 07 "RECORDS OF property sale deeds registered with the Taluka Revenue Office, Tiswadi indicate that over Rs. Eleven crores was paid as stamp duty by 52 corporate entities between June 2006 and January 2007 in Tiswadi alone. The sale deeds on which stamp duty has been paid during this period represent land transactions of the value of over Rs. 800 crores in terms of market value of land and Rs. 5000 crores in terms of built up value. The calculations are based on the assumption that land has been purchased by the parties at an average price of Rs. 1000 per square metre and that the built up value of land is an average of Rs. 8000 per square metre. LAND SHARKS THE records of stamp duty paid confirm that big land sharks from Mumbai and Delhi and the rest of the country have been grabbing huge tracts of land which are presumed to have been illegally converted with the collusion of the TCP Minister, Babush Monserrate, and his colleagues and associates within and outside the Cabinet. There are also indications that several senior BJP leaders, including the former Chief Minister, acted as brokers for the mega land deals that have been registered between June 2006 and January 2007. CROREPATIS AMONG the largest purchasers of the land on the basis of the sales deeds registered and stamp duty paid according to the records with the Taluka Revenue Office, Tiswadi, are K. Raheja Corporation, Pvt. Ltd. Mumbai which paid stamp duty to the extent of Rs. 1.11 crores and was registered on July 4, 2006. The other stamp duty crorepatis are Emaar MGF Land, Pvt. Ltd, New Delhi (Rs. 1.03 crores) on a sale deed registered as recently as October 30, 2006 and Goan Hotels and Clubs, Pvt Ltd which has paid a stamp duty of Rs. One crore on a sale deed registered on November 1, 2006. Among the real estate companies which have paid stamp duty of over Rs. 25 lakhs are Casa Grand Developers Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai who paid a stamp duty of Rs. 30 lakhs on their sale deed registered on November 8, 2006. Millfid Developers, Bangalore which paid a stamp duty of Rs. 37.86 lakhs on a sale deed registered on August 10, 2006, Pradigan Logistics and Distributors Pvt. Ltd. which paid Rs. 37.25 lakhs as stamp duty on July 4, 2006 and Indian Hotels Pvt. Ltd. which paid stamp duty of Rs. 45 lakhs on January 2, 2007 and Enterprises Pvt. Ltd. which paid a stamp duty of over Rs. 26 lakhs on August 11, 2006. As many as 25 of the sale deeds were registered after the Regional Plan 2011 was notified by the Goa government." Looking for earth-friendly autos? Browse Top Cars by "Green Rating" at Yahoo! Autos' Green Center. http://autos.yahoo.com/green_center/
Re: [Goanet] Bad taste in the mouth of Sunito
http://www.GOANET.org This month's Goanet operations sponsored by Mrs. Daisy Faleiro Hi Bernardo, My girlfriend and many of my best friends here in London continue to be Portuguese. Sorry to burst your bubble but Portuguese men are no match for this strapping young Indian :)) I must mention that they are all ashamed of their country's colonial past, much like the Germans are of their Nazi predecessors. I continue to proudly hold my Indian passport, despite the ease with which I could obtain a Portuguese one. Thank you for enquiring about my family, they are all fine. Best wishes to yours. Regards, Sunith Velho BC writes: I have a gut feeling that this anti Portuguese rethoric by young Sunito is because of some namoradinha problem. Maybe some 'short Portuguese' fugiu com ela. Or I hope it is not because of not getting Portuguese Nationality? BTW how is Bibloh and your mum (Loretta)? BC -- Sunith D Velho [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[Goanet] Massive fraud on the Goan people - II
http://www.GOANET.org This month's Goanet operations sponsored by Mrs. Daisy Faleiro >From the latest (Jan 20-26, 2007) Goan Observer (www.goanobserver.com). The material is behind a subscription wall, so am posting excerpts only. r "Documents in the possession of Goan Observer reveal that not just Vishwajit Rane and his spouse Deviya Rane but the entire Rane family including the Chief Minister, Pratapsingh Raoji Rane, his wife Vijayadevi Rane and her brother, M.Y. Ghorpade are linked to the ongoing land scam which the Regional Plan 2011 represents. DOCUMENTS IN the possession of the Goan Observer indicate that the entire Rane Parivar was allegedly involved in the brokering of the sale of at least 2.85 lakh sq. metres of prime beachfront land to Gold Resorts and Hotel Pvt. Ltd., a Delhi-based company, in Loliem village in Canacona for a consideration of Rs. 4.07 crores through two sale deeds executed on June 20, 2006 between Handsel (Goa) Pvt. Ltd. and Gold Resorts and Hotels Pvt. Ltd. According to the two sale deeds in our possession, two parcels of land of 2.55 lakh sq. metres and 30,000 sq metres were sold by Handsel Goa Pvt. Ltd. represented by Hemant Sharma who coincidently also happens to be a Director on the Board of Kharapur Agro Ltd. whose principal share holders are the Chief Minister, Pratapsingh Rane, his wife Vijayadevi Rane and S.Y. Ghorpade, brother of Vijayadevi Rane. Hemant Sharma is not only a Director of Kharapur Agro, but the principal signatory to all the documents executed by Kharapur Agro Ltd." . . . "IT is an established fact that all beaches are public property. Notwithstanding the law, the sale deeds make the atrocious declaration that the beaches existing in the said properties are private beaches and as access to the said beaches is only through the properties listed in the sale deeds, the purchasers would be entitled to exclusive use and enjoyment of the beaches." . . "The number of vendors, all of whom appear to be poor illiterate tribal people, amount to 89 in the case of one property and 95 in the case of the other. The power of attorney holders for the various alleged original owners or occupants of the property have put their thumb impression on the sale deed on their own behalf and on behalf of the other alleged owners. Going by the fact that the power of attorney holders have themselves put their thumb impression it would seem that the attorneys are also as illiterate as the vendors or alleged original owners or occupants they claimed to be representing. No doubt it is just a coincidence that the attorney holders for the vendors in both the properties are identical." . . . "The reason why not a single Congress minister or MLAs and ministers extending support to the Congress or MLAs belonging to the opposition with the exception of Manohar Parrikar, Victoria Fernandes and Matanhy Saldanha and Dr. Wilfred De Souza have endorsed the demand of the Goa Bachao Abhiyan to scrap the Regional Plan 2011 is because everyone of them is suspected to be a party to the loot and plunder that the 2011 Regional Plan represents. Though Manohar Parrikar has opportunistically jumped on the bandwagon and even attempted to hijack the agitation against the Regional Plan, no other BJP MLA has publicly denounced the Regional Plan 2011. Similarly though Dr. Wilfred De Souza has joined the chorus for scrapping the Regional Plan 2011, his cabinet colleagues Mickky Pacheco and other senior NCP office bearers have also remained silent on the demand to scrap the Regional Plan." Food fight? Enjoy some healthy debate in the Yahoo! Answers Food & Drink Q&A. http://answers.yahoo.com/dir/?link=list&sid=396545367
[Goanet] Other responses to "Goans and Martin Luther King" post....
http://www.GOANET.org This month's Goanet operations sponsored by Mrs. Daisy Faleiro >From Bella Comelo: Just my observation and two cents worth. There are lots of things in USA that our Goan community take for granted. For example - our good paying jobs, the opportunity for promotions and equal employment. Union leaders had to make a lot of sacrifices to go on strike and picket lines so that others can enjoy the fruits. Ask any Goan to support labor and you will find out their apathy. >From Anthony Braganza: BRAVO, yes indeed we Goans do owe Martin Luther King a debt of gratituide and we should endeavour to be more open minded about Race Relationship in the USA, specially with the Afro-American Community. In some ways we Goans in the USA are reaping the rewards of the labours and sacrifices of the Afro-Americans. >From Tony Carrasco: Let us not forget Mahatma Gandhi who MLK emulated in his nonviolent strategies. MLK's voice would not have been heard as much if not for those ideas. >From Oswin Martin wrote: Isn't it true that many Goans have African and/or portugese ancestry? I am not an authority on this, but the facial characteristics of many Goans leads me to a mix of Afro genes? I am sure some of your readers would be able to shed light on this? >From Ed: Very well said!! Many times US Goans are racist towards African-Americans. They are caught up in what the media portrays of them, which like all people of color, is in a negative tone. The truth of the matter is there are thousands of positive African-Americans that are not only passed away, but are living. In order to find the truth one must research on their own. I know too well from experience. Keep positive in what you put out so we can all come together collectively on a global, economic level. >From Johnny Fernandes, Kuwait (Colva): Well writen needless to say. One of my favorite freedom activists. I've had the opportunity to befriend african-americans at the university parish and catholic students' center while in the States many years ago. They are kind hearted folks, they love music, dance, party and sport, and can get even personal when required, a bit like the goans one would say. I used to drive down the ghetto (hope that word is still used, if not excuse me) area, you know that side of town, and it used to remind me of the poor in Goa, the ones that still live in palm tree huts, living hand to mouth. Oh yes and did I mention that they drink a mean wine (kind of like our, not mine particularly, love for the fenny). There is this song performed by Paul McCartney while on tour in the states in '90; its called 'The Fool on the Hill.' Toward the end of the song Paul smoothly blends in the 'I have a dream' speech, and man every time I hear it, it sends chills down my spine! The song, if you hear it, talks about a 'fool' (of course one who's really not a fool). A person who quote 'sees the sun going down, the eyes in his head sees the world spinning round', 'day after day, while alone on a hill.' When you hear the speech at the end of the tune, it gives me a sense and a drive to remind me that the sky's the limit, one's freedom of expression and the right to be heard and act upon it; nothing's impossible if one wishes to follow his/her dream.
[Goanet] Goanet] Day of Defeat & Disgrace for Government in Goa
http://www.GOANET.org This month's Goanet operations sponsored by Mrs. Daisy Faleiro Dear me, And I thought that the Goanet did not allow for cross-posting! Carmo first wanted Parrikar to be an independent, now he want him to form a SHAVE GOA Party...hajamat se hajamat tak!! Two more MLAs down...and where's the party tonight? The BJP needs to ask that question as much as the crumbling monolith of Congress. Viva Goa. Miguel "CARMO DCRUZ" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote Subject: [Goanet] Day of Defeat & Disgrace for Government in Goa-We Need Parrikar & Save Goa Party To: goanet@goanet.org, [EMAIL PROTECTED] It was a day of defeat and disgrace, as political developments unfolded in Goa on Thursday. It was a defeat of forces that held the Regional Plan 2011 together and The BJP today suffered another major jolt as the Supreme Court upheld the verdict of the Bombay High Court at Goa, setting aside the election of two of its MLAs -- Rajendra Arlekar and Dayanand Mandrekar -- for holding an office of profit while in power. Manohar, The above two news items should convince you to launch the "Save Goa Party" and return to power with an absolute majority in May. All Goans want Good Governance in Goa and they dont want the BJP ! We also dont need the GOAN GAON GOONS who are ruling Goa today and are making a GAAN of Goa ! Best Regards, Dr. Carmo D'Cruz ex Velim in South Goa, now INDIAN Harbour Beach, Florida -- Viva Goa.Say it with feni. MIGUEL BRAGANZA, Mhapsa Horticulturist/ Editor Britto's Old Boys' Assoc. - Heres a new way to find what you're looking for - Yahoo! Answers -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/attachments/20070120/c1b9ccb2/attachment.html
[Goanet] Day of defeat? Re: regional plan
http://www.GOANET.org This month's Goanet operations sponsored by Mrs. Daisy Faleiro From: "CARMO DCRUZ" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [Goanet] Day of Defeat & Disgrace for Government in Goa-We Need Parrikar & Save Goa Party To: goanet@goanet.org, [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>It was a day of defeat and disgrace, as political >>developments unfolded in Goa on Thursday. It was a >>defeat of forces that held the Regional Plan 2011 >>together The denotification of the regional plan with prospective effect reminded me of the Penguin Alcohol case at Canacona. In the absence of an effluent treatment plant Penguin Alcohol pvt limited polluted the Talpona river, some five wells at Khawat and many fields across Canacona besides air pollution for some years. A case was filed by the great Goa Foundation pleading only for the closure of the factory not bothering about the damage already done. The factory management submitted in court that the factory is closed. Court personel confirmed the fact and the case against Penguin Alcohol was dismissed. That was somewhere in 1996 or 1997. It's like you go on a murdering spree and then somebody comes up to say you should stop murdering. You say OK and the case is settled. What about the murders already committed. Same logic applies for the regional plan denotification with prospective effect. Mr Rane says, "Okay, Okay my son or anybody else will not dare rape Goa again as long as you are willing to forget the previous rape cases." Back to Penguin Alcohol: Some years later the factory started production again and Goa Foundation? Should we say Claude Alvares and Co were not aware the factory resumed production? Or was it a matter of convenience? I honestly don't know. Carmo Cruz thinks it was a day of defeat. I think it was a day when Pratapsing Rane cunningly tried to fool the people of Goa to protect his son Viushwijeet Rane and give a legal stamp to his clnadestine land deals across the state. The father and the son (Rane) need to be tied together and flogged naked in public for short selling Goa for their insatiable greed. Tony Martin ** Anthony M Barreto aka Tony Martin Freelance Writer and Author Galgibaga, Canacona, Goa -- 403728 M: 9422390701 R: 91-0832-2632012 www.canacona.net * Never Miss an Email Stay connected with Yahoo! Mail on your mobile. Get started! http://mobile.yahoo.com/services?promote=mail
[Goanet] Hurting one's sensitivities
http://www.GOANET.org This month's Goanet operations sponsored by Mrs. Daisy Faleiro For this supurlo Goenkar, yhem borem vodlem ghuspot murree!!! Who is Selma's guru? All this time, my hunch was Selma ani Sunith had the same guru!!! You know who I mean? My good friend the brains of the Goan atheist movement. Hopefully, us-believers, can hope others will now be sensitive to our sensitivities ani sensibilities. Kind Regards, GL Sunith D Velho wrote: Selma, I categorically state that your opinions and that of your Guru, have in the past hurt my sentiments and that of many other Goans. So please get off your high horse. --- selma wrote: I'm not communal but as a non-Goan, I think it is insensitive of you to hurt the sensitivities of Goans who have very different memories of history.
[Goanet] Global Goans Convention: 4 of the award recipients (inc. Coisoro), Interaction, Patricia Opera Singer, Governor, Rane, Willy, Lorna's Song etc
http://www.GOANET.org This month's Goanet operations sponsored by Mrs. Daisy Faleiro Global Goans Convention: 4 of the award recipients (inc. Coisoro), Interaction, Patricia Opera Singer, Governor, Rane, Willy, Lorna's Song etc Minister Digambar Kamat, Subash Shirodkar, Joaquim Alemao, Chief Passport officer, Chief Secretary JP Singh, Eduardo Faleiro, Tomazin Cardoz, Prof. MS Kamat (Ex. MES Principal) etc are also seen. 4 of the 8 Global Goans Achievement award recipients also seen viz. Patricia Rosario OBE (UK) Narayan Coisoro (Portugal) Fitz De Souza (Kenya) Prof. Damodar Sardesai (USA) On screen description (subtitles) made available. Very short clips.. http://konkan.tv/view_video.php?viewkey=877bd3df94bc9360b9c5 1st day with Patricia opera singing (2.5 minutes) http://konkan.tv/view_video.php?viewkey=dd0a06020c35d50e1e89 interaction with ministers (1 minute) http://konkan.tv/view_video.php?viewkey=55c435ef4fe9965a3f2a 3rd day with Narayan Coisoro etc (1 minute) Finally, check this out beautiful Lorna's song http://youtube.com/watch?v=_9tZZ5qjAzY These video also available with Utube. just search for 'Joegoauk' Thank you for watching [EMAIL PROTECTED] for Goa & NRI related info... http://in.groups.yahoo.com/group/GOAN-NRI/ Konkani Songs, Goan Photos, Tiatr/Film VCDs, Bank interest rates etc etc (for updates etc click below) http://in.groups.yahoo.com/group/GOAN-NRI/files/ ___ The all-new Yahoo! Mail goes wherever you go - free your email address from your Internet provider. http://uk.docs.yahoo.com/nowyoucan.html
[Goanet] Maruti Cars and Priests in Goa
http://www.GOANET.org This month's Goanet operations sponsored by Mrs. Daisy Faleiro Maruti cars and Priests in Goa: Dear Gllenda (sic) Viegas: The question you have raised about many priests owning cars is on the minds of a number of folks in Goa. It stands to reason why you are puzzled about it. In proportion to their income how can priests afford to own and maintain a car in Goa? This is a legitimate question. I have done a cursory investigation in this question, because this question has been put to me in private conversations by people around. Allow me to share some of my findings. In no way is this e-mail a definitive answer as to why priests in Goa are able to own cars. 1- Most Churches in Goa do not have the kind of income that enables priests to embezzle funds. The "Escrivao" of the Fabrica keeps a close tab on the property income. Church emoluments, which priests have some kind of direct control over, is nothing to speak about. This does not mean there are no irregularities, and priests who pocket some of the funds. But that pocketing is not enough to buy a Maruti. May be it is enough to have a lavish dinner at Longuinhos or some fancy ice cream at Baskin-Robbins. 2- Most priests in Goa are very hard working, and thus they enjoy enormous affection from their parishioners who bestow on them very generously gifts in kind and cash. There is a remarkable tradition in most parts of the Catholic world; when a priest, after his assigned tenure, is transferred, parishioners collect money, to give to their departing priest as an expression of their affection. Often this collection turns out to be substantial. In Goa, a number of the priests, in the recent years, have been gifted with cars - believe it or not. 2- Priests also enjoy an enormous affection from their family members. Many priests own cars paid for by their siblings working in the Gulf or in some other countries. Some priests are driving the cars of their siblings or other family members while they continue to work in the Gulf or in some other foreign countries. 3- Some priests come from affluent families and they have their own rightful inheritance which generates enough revenue to buy a car. 4- Some priests have traveled and do travel to foreign countries, offering their priestly services as a summer replacement for three months at a time. This summer- ministry, if done regularly, compensates them enough (in foreign currency) to buy a used car. I hope this helps, to some extent, to relieve your anxious curiosity. If you want to know about Fabricas and Confrarias and how they operate, you may want to invite your Pe. Vigar to dinner (xit-koddi, but sungttanchi koddi, with bimblim ani bendde) and have a long conversation with him about the workings of these historical institutions, probably found only in Goa (may be in Portugal or Spain). Basilio Monteiro -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/attachments/20070119/b9606c21/attachment.htm
[Goanet] Goa news for January 21, 2007
http://www.GOANET.org This month's Goanet operations sponsored by Mrs. Daisy Faleiro Goa News from Yahoo! News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** Goa regional development plan scrapped (NDTV) The Pratapsingh Rane government in Goa has decided to scrap the Regional Development Plan 2011. The chief minister said the decision was taken keeping in mind people's sentiments. http://www.ndtv.com/morenews/showmorestory.asp?category=National&slug=Goa regional development plan scrapped&id=99647 *** Goa cabinet decided to de-notify plan (The Economic Times) MUMBAI: In a major decision, the Goa cabinet decided to de-notify the proposed Regional Plan 2011 that looks to develop commercials buildings and hotels in states forested areas. http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/News/PoliticsNation/Goa_cabinet_decided_to_de-notify_plan/articleshow/1285218.cms *** It's a victory for Goa's green heroes (IBN live) The Goa government has withdrawn the controversial regional plan for 2011 after widespread protests by Goans. http://www.ibnlive.com/news/its-a-victory-for-goas-green-heroes/31546-3.html?xml *** 3 teens from Karnataka drown off Goa beach (Deccan Herald) Three teenagers from Chikmangalur in Karnataka drowned off south Goa's Colva beach, police said on Friday. The youths -Anil Akkamanehi (18), Chetan (19) and Manjunath Swami (19) part of a 70-member holiday trip- drowned on Thursday evening, police said. http://www.deccanherald.com/deccanherald/jan192007/update1520272007119.asp *** Goa's World Bank aided modernization of FDA facilities to be completed shortly (PharmaBiz) The Food and Drugs Administration of Goa will have modern and upgraded technical and administrative facilities shortly. The work on the modernisation of its facilities with financial support from World Bank, started some time ago, is in the final stage of completion. http://www.pharmabiz.com/article/detnews.asp?articleid=37164 *** Goa BJP demands CBI probe into Regional Plan 2011 deals (New Kerala) Panaji, Jan 20: The Goa BJP's legislative wing today demanded a CBI inquiry into the controversial Regional Plan 2011 and subsequent land dealings contending that Russian mafias were involved in certain deals. http://www.newkerala.com/news4.php?action=fullnews&id=83090 *** Goa govt to denotify the Regional Plan 2011 (New Kerala) Panaji, Jan 18: Capping a major political controversy, Goa government today decided to denotify the controversial Regional Plan 2011 which saw unexpected public anger against the ruling Congress-led government. http://www.newkerala.com/news4.php?action=fullnews&id=82053 *** Three teenagers from Karnataka drown in Goa beach (New Kerala) Panaji, Jan 19: Three teenagers from Chikmagalore in Karnataka drowned in south Goa's Colva beach, police said today. The youths -- Anil Akkamanehi (18), Chetan (19) and Manjunath Swami (19) -- part of a 70-member holiday trip, drowned last evening, police said. http://www.newkerala.com/news4.php?action=fullnews&id=82350 *** Supreme Court unseats two Goa BJP legislators (IANS via Yahoo! India News) New Delhi, Jan 18 (IANS) The Supreme Court Thursday upheld the disqualification of two Goa Bharatiya Janata Party legislators for holding offices of profit. http://in.news.yahoo.com/070118/43/6bao8.html *** Rane govt denotifies Goa Regional Plan(Indian Express via Yahoo! India News) Yielding to the growing resentment in the state, the Goa government today decided to de-notify the Regional Plan 2011. This decision was taken by the Congress Legislature Party today and thereafter by the Cabinet."We want to go by people's will, we will not take any decision that will harm the interests of Goan society," Chief Minister Pratapsinh Rane said after the meeting. Sources said most ... http://in.news.yahoo.com/070118/48/6bauq.html Compiled by Goanet News Service http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php
[Goanet] Zhalaach Paahije!
http://www.GOANET.org This month's Goanet operations sponsored by Mrs. Daisy Faleiro ZHALAACH PAAHIJE ! By Valmiki Faleiro Free Goa’s early politics swiveled around Merger. The merger of "Supurl’lem Goem" with her giant neighbour, Maharashtra. Bulk of Hindu Goa, roughly two-third of the population in 1963, and particularly its vast ‘Bahujan Samaj’ segment, was brought to believe that a bright tomorrow lay only in merger. That anything else would tantamount to perpetuating colonial-time realities -- old wine in a new bottle. Bahujan masses, underprivileged and gullible as they had been for centuries, were also roused to the reality that they now were the dominant voice, the majority. That this was not ‘Salazar Shahi’ but ‘Lok Shahi’ (democracy.) Where numbers alone counted. The official pro-merger line was that Goa was too small a place to be an independent political entity. With an affinity to Marathi rather than to Kannada, both of which hug Goa on all sides other than the Arabian Sea, the natural choice was merger with Maharashtra. The bitter truth, however, was that the masses just didn’t trust Hindu Brahmins (GSBs). Catholics, at least the privileged ones, were as good, or bad, as the erstwhile Portuguese masters, assimilated as they fully were into western ways. These top two echelons of Goan society were also viewed with prejudice, as ones who had enjoyed State patronage for four and half centuries. The popular fear was that GSBs and Catholic elite together would run a feudal society, albeit under a democratic label. That Goa’s long subjugated Bahujan Samaj would be made to wallow in illiteracy and poverty for ages again. But why did the pro-Merger advocates and Bahujan leaders, aware of their numerical superiority, not consider the option of rule by themselves, instead of blindly following the Merger mantra? Surely, their dreams of Bahujan Samaj emancipation would more effectively be fulfilled by steering their destiny with their own hands, rather than by surrendering in an ocean where voices would seldom be heard? The answer lies in the historical mistrust of the upper classes. Even prior to liberation, Goa’s Hindu political thinkers were convinced that if Goa remained separate, the wily GSBs and wealthy Catholics would somehow gain power and keep the masses under continued subservience. That deliverance lay only in merger. That Maharashtra was their only salvation. That the millions in Maharashtra would render the deceit of GSBs harmless and Catholics like sugar dissolved in a teacup. Big brother, Maharashtra’s powerful political leadership, which enjoyed huge influence in Delhi, only stoked these fears. It suited their geo-politics: they would gain not just Goa, but through Goa, the disputed Konkani areas of Karwar and Supa... Maharashtra’s leaders poured time and money, egging together several groupings that sprouted after Liberation, but shared the merger idea, into a single basket: the Maharashtra-wadi Gomantak Party (‘Gomantak' is another name for Goa). In the frontline of the formation were leaders like Janardhan Shinkre, PP Shirodkar (senior) and Dayanand Bandodkar. Between them, the last-named was the least intelligent. But he possessed what the others lacked: practical leadership qualities, and a huge charisma. Bandodkar’s aim was to unite the Hindu masses. Unless the Bahujan Samaj was brought together, chances of electoral success would be in doubt and the question of merger in jeopardy. Despite his limited education (Second year in Portuguese Lyceum), it was largely he who catalyzed the popular sentiment into the MGP’s power base. (Even though merger was central to its campaign in the first election of Dec-1963, "Zhalaach Paahije" was MGP’s rallying cry not in those elections but in the Opinion Poll that followed three years later, in Jan-1967.) On the other side of the fence were the bulk of Goa’s Catholics and GSBs. After reeling under the initial phobia of Liberation, they now dreaded future prospects: merger, confiscatory laws and taxes, et al. Typically, though, they were divided under various schools of thought and political groups. The unification of the ‘mergerists’ under the MGP banner startled them to the new ground reality. The threat of Goa’s distinct identity being sub-‘merged’ under the backwaters of Maharashtra was now real. They forged themselves into the United Goans Party. With Dr. Alvaro de Loyola Furtado, a nationalist, as the first President. In the frontline were leaders like Vassudev N. Sarmalkar, Narcinva D. Naik, Marcelino Lima Leitao, and, of course, the redoubtable Dr. Jack de Sequeira. The battle lines had been clearly drawn. The D-Day: Dec 9, 1963. MGP vers
Re: [Goanet] Hurting ones sensitivities/reply to Selma
http://www.GOANET.org This month's Goanet operations sponsored by Mrs. Daisy Faleiro But they aren't Communist! They're just Social Democrats wearing red. Have you seen anyone managing "parliamentary democracy" and local social contradications fairly efficiently as the CPI(M)? Someone should be pointing out that, like our friends in China, the most effective capitalists in the world ... might sooner rather than later actually be the "Communists". --FN On 20/01/07, Carvalho <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Afterall, would it be appropriate to post on > Malayalamnet.com, that Kerala has no right to become > so Communist? I don't think so. -- FN M: 0091 9822122436 P: +91-832-240-9490 (after 1300IST please) http://fn.goa-india.org http://fredericknoronha.wordpress.com
[Goanet] Chaikoffeeski Anyone? (from Outlookindia.com)
http://www.GOANET.org This month's Goanet operations sponsored by Mrs. Daisy Faleiro http://www.outlookindia.com/full.asp?fodname=20070129&fname=Cover+Story+%28F%29&sid=2 Chaikoffeeski Anyone? The law is so lax in Goa, many on tourist visas have set up businesses "Peter Perlin from St Petersburg in cold and distant Russia loves the sun and sand of Goa so much that he set up a restaurant in Morjim beach. Its just another addition to the areas growing reputation as the mini-Russia of Goa. Boards in the Russian language welcome those who can read the script for all sorts of services in Morjim, from exotic massages to rave parties. The new beach shacks here offering Russian food have begun to edge out European and Israeli cuisine. Locals at Morjim are decidedly unwelcome as this correspondent discovered. People like Peter and his fellow Russians simply want to party in the warm Goa sun." Be a PS3 game guru. Get your game face on with the latest PS3 news and previews at Yahoo! Games. http://videogames.yahoo.com/platform?platform=120121
Re: [Goanet] Introduction
http://www.GOANET.org This month's Goanet operations sponsored by Mrs. Daisy Faleiro Lovely. And people wonder why women are reluctant to post on Goanet?? Liliana is clearly a cultured, well educated, world-travelled, in-demand Economist, yet her entire life experience and work history - fascinating as it is - is ignored and she's pushed back into the kitchen and asked for a recipe. And people really wonder why women don't contribute to Goanet? Liliana, thank you for the introduction - you sound like a fascinating your woman and I hope you'll stick around on Goanet - I look forward to reading your perspectives and opinions on all subjects. If I want any recipes, I'll check the internet. I know Gabe personally and he's really a nice, gentle man with a lovely wife and I'm certain he didn't mean it the way it sounded. Welcome to Goanet! Viviana Gabe Menezes wrote: RESPONSE: Welcome, now you can start by sharing with us, your best goulash recipe, followed by Italian veal stew ! Hi Goanet! >>I just joined the goa community and would like to >>introduce myself: >> >>I am a 34 years old economist, with a Goan father and >>a Italian mother. I grew up in Switzerland and worked >>for the Ministry of Economy. Later I left to >>Washington, DC to work at the World Bank. Surprise, >>there I meet my future husband - he is Hungarian. See, >>I had to add an additional nationality to our family! >>I live now in Budapest. I have come every 3 years to >>Goa lately (still lots of family there), and with >>goanet I hope to keep in touch with what are part of >>my roots. >> >>Liliana de Sa Kirchknopf >> >> > > > >
[Goanet] Church, Priests and Some Issues Raised by Roland Francis
http://www.GOANET.org This month's Goanet operations sponsored by Mrs. Daisy Faleiro My dear Roland: I saw your post. Allow me to offer some comments and clarifications. Not all my comments below are a direct response to you; I do take the opportunity to comment on some related issues that I have observed on Goanet. 1- I take no offense for anything that is factual. Also I am not interested to defend the indefensible. 2- Of course, there are rogue priests, as there are rogue accountants, doctors, etc. etc. You name the professions and there are rogues of all sizes and shapes. Also there are rogue mothers and fathers. However, only a few rogue priests are enough for some to disregard, discard and be dismissive of the whole Church and demonize all the priests. "Tumi padri oxem korta...". Who is this "tumi"? But hardly anyone says: "tumi dotor atam oxem korta..." 3- A priest who plays "matka" obviously has a problem. But not as a priest, but as a human being, as a person. One priest playing matka does not lead to dismiss the whole cadre of priests. One accountant, doctor, swindling a company or a client does not besmirch the whole profession. 4- Priests, as a matter of principle, are not beyond reproach. They are priests not because they are perfect, but because amidst their "woundedness" want to respond to a particular calling. They are priests and call everyone everyday for holiness despite their own weaknesses and failings; thus they too in the process of calling others, journey towards holiness. 5- It is good to know that there are vigilantes at the gates of the Church. They do a good and useful service by keeping vigil; they are needed to keep the Church straight and narrow. However, most of these vigilantes either are disillusioned or disgruntled Catholics with an agenda. Besides, they may be cultural Catholics, or practicing Catholics (whatever "practicing" means), most of them know very little how the Church is organized as an institution, and how it functions, etc. Sadly they make no effort to know - after all they know it all. Many of them have this funny notion that the Pope or the Bishops have this magical power to order anything and everyone in the Church, and some how everyone meekly bows down to their dicta. In their fantasy they ascribe to the Bishops some imperial or dictatorial powers. 6- Unfortunately, a good number of folks, peddle rumors and innuendos. Since some of them have such an itch to write and such a lust for an audience, they have no compunction to factualize rumors and hearsay. 7- Priests are easy targets to accuse and abuse. They usually can't defend themselves. They are in this funny business called charity, compassion, being guardians of morals, etc,. and thus when one accuses them or abuses them, it is expected that they should simply roll over and play dead. It may surprise some that they too have human rights, they too are entitled to due process, and to the integrity of their reputation. 8- Please, for God's sake, ABSOLUTELY NOTHING should be swept under the rugs - as long as it is factual and provable. One is duty-bound to speak up in the face of proven wrong-doing. But peddling in rumors and innuendos, besides being one of the saddest and troubling activity one may engage in, it also displays intellectual dishonesty and intellectual bankruptcy of the individuals trading in rumors and hearsay. 9- And please - just because a Bishop does not respond to every vile and idle allegation aired by some one, does not mean that he is covering something. Good management and leadership demands that not everything calls for a response. Basilio Monteiro -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/attachments/20070119/19f89369/attachment.html
[Goanet] Massive fraud on the Goan people - I
http://www.GOANET.org This month's Goanet operations sponsored by Mrs. Daisy Faleiro >From the latest (Jan 20-26, 2007) Goan Observer (www.goanobserver.com). The material is behind a subscription wall, so am posting excerpts only. r "Documents in the possession of the Goan Observer reveal that stamp duty of Rs. 11 crores was paid for registering 52 sale deeds at the Tiswadi Revenue office alone between June 2006 and January 2007. A large number of the sale deeds relate to changes in the land use from forest and tenanted agricultural land and land falling within the regulated CRZ III Zone to settlement and institutional and recreational purposes. If one projects the number of sale deeds registered in the revenue office of Tiswadi to the whole of the State, the probability is that the market value of the land transactions alone will exceed Rs. 10,000 crores." . . "The majority of the actual sales were brokered by the Yuvraj, Babushs colleagues in the Cabinet and the Assembly and even some enterprising bureaucrats and former bureaucrats. Babush is not the vendor except in rare exceptional cases. Most of the sale deeds we have come across in connection with land converted in the Regional Plan 2011 put the onus of any mishap on the vendor." . . "If the Regional Plan 2011 is not given retrospective effect from December 2005 it would result in an addition of a couple of dozen new five star and seven star hotels in Goa. It would result in the setting up of half a dozen multiplexes and malls. It would result in the setting up of more Essel Worlds if not Disney Lands. It would result in the setting up of 18-hole golf courses. It would result in the setting up of luxury townships exclusively for the benefit of the bold and the beautiful and the rich and the powerful. It would result in the creation of dozens of Amby Valleys in Goa on the lines of the ecological monstrosity called the Amby Valley near Lonavlaa in Maharashtra. The Regional Plan 2011 would have promoted reckless mindless construction without any regard to the pressure it would have placed on the precarious infrastructure in the State." . . "The Regional Plan 2011 would have had the effect of reducing Goans to a miniscule minority in their own land. This is already happening. When a colleague went to Calangute to look for the address of a construction company linked to the ongoing land scam she could not spot a single local anywhere in Calangute. What has happened in Calangute and Baga and Candolim would be duplicated all over Goa if the Regional Plan 2011 was not given a quick burial." Sucker-punch spam with award-winning protection. Try the free Yahoo! Mail Beta. http://advision.webevents.yahoo.com/mailbeta/features_spam.html
[Goanet] Russian Mafia in Goa (cover story in Outlook)
http://www.GOANET.org This month's Goanet operations sponsored by Mrs. Daisy Faleiro "Molotov On Mandovi The Russian mafia has barged into Goa, running its arms and drug trade freely" See - http://www.outlookindia.com/full.asp?fodname=20070129&fname=Cover+Story+%28F%29&sid=1 r No need to miss a message. Get email on-the-go with Yahoo! Mail for Mobile. Get started. http://mobile.yahoo.com/mail
[Goanet] AICHEA DISAK CHINTOP - Janerachi 20vi, 2007!
http://www.GOANET.org This month's Goanet operations sponsored by Mrs. Daisy Faleiro Tonttean poddleleak adhar dhi ani to portun tonttean poddtoch tuzo ugddas kortolo. (Help a man when he is in trouble and he will remember you when he is in trouble again.) Moi-mogan, Domnic Fernandes Anjuna/Dhahran, KSA _ Do women make better employees? Join the debate http://msnspecials.in/debate/topicdetails.aspx?TID=64
[Goanet] Kuwait Goans' Contribution
http://www.GOANET.org This month's Goanet operations sponsored by Mrs. Daisy Faleiro KUWAIT GOANS CONTRIBUTION. Amongst the expatriate Goans and especially from the Gulf Goans, Kuwait Goans contribution for the cause of Goa is really great. The early Goans who landed in Kuwait soon after the Second World War were very much conscious of their homeland, their homes and their home language that is Konkani. The first Goan association that was formed in Kuwait was known as Goan Association Ahmadi Kuwait, it was formed at Ahmadi Oil Center where most of the early Goans concentrated because of their jobs in KOC and other Oil companies. Though these Ahmadi resident Goans working at Oil Centre came under the banner of Goan Association Ahmadi -Kuwait yet it failed to unite all Goans together because discrimination on the basis of nature of jobs was a hindrance. Entry into this Association especially at certain locations and for certain Goan functions for manual workers, for domestic workers and for other artisans was prohibited. This novel idea was decided by certain ded Xanne Bamonn Goykar on the pattern of British policy of devide and rule and also on the basis of discrimination. During those days KOC was the monopoly of British and to maintain their supremacy they did not allow non British, non Westerners, non white collar job holders to mingle with them. Hence, our ded-Xanne Goykar also imitated their masters and introduced Goan type of apartheid in Goan Association Ahmadi Kuwait. Many of the Goans residing in Kuwait City and surrounding areas had no role in GAA-K and because of this they felt something had to be done. Hence under the co-leadership of one Mr. Armando Carvalho and Mr. Vincente DSouza from Camurlim formed another Goan Association in Kuwait city known as Kuwait Goan Association somewhere in mid sixties, in the initial stages it was called just Kuwait Goans but later on it was called Kuwait Goan Association. Till 30 years back this was the only Goan Association in Kuwait existing while Goan Association Ahmadi Kuwait automatically came to an end without anybodys notice after the formation of KGA, since most of the Goans working at Oil Centre were either retired by their managements or left from that place. Mr. Vincente DSouza was a very dynamic man working for Kuwait Customs for a long time. He was also a free lance journalist in Kuwait and the only accredited one amongst the Goan community. Besides writing for the local media he was also the Kuwait correspondent of Goa Today a monthly from Panjim for a long time till I took over. He had great love for Goa and Goan causes. Many times he proved to a revolutionary and visionary person too. He enjoyed high respect in Goan and Indian societies. He could easily interact with Indian diplomats with ease. He was very much responsible for making Goan community known in Kuwait to other communities. He was the first person responsible to introduce Goan community to other communities in Kuwait. He highlighted many of the Goan issues to Goan and Indian Governments and made the voice of Goans very audible in Kuwait. At certain time he was so powerful that if he said Yes, it should be yes for all his members in Kuwait Goan Association including to those who later on turned against him. It was like if comrade Napolean said yes, it must be yes. He had very good vocabulary in English, very good art of oratory too. During his stay here in Kuwait till the invasion of Kuwait he played a wonderful role in the enhancement of community affairs. Some of his initiatives were really wonderful and worth mentioning here. Raising funds for Goa Cancer Hospital at Dona Paula was his inititiative, giving access to Dr. Vaidya in Kuwait for this cause was his responsibility. About 20 lakhs were donated by Goans from Kuwait for this Hospital according to the information. It was in mid seventies. And forming of another Goan Association Goan Arts Circle for organising Goan cultural activities was also his initiative. Direct Flight from Kuwait to Goa was his initiative and he worked hard for its success, besides him others also worked, I too have played a good role in this drive but initiative was of Vincente DSouza. Today we are having facilities of direct flight much because of his initiative. To get this flight was a big effort made by Goans in Kuwait. Then came his another powerful initiative that is of starting a new English School in Kuwait known as New Indian School at Jabriya Kuwait where thru his pushing a Goan principal Stanislaus Alemao was recruited as Head of this School. Because of starting of this school lot of our b
[Goanet] Save Goa Party Has Got Momentum Till the May Elections - Capitalize on It
http://www.GOANET.org This month's Goanet operations sponsored by Mrs. Daisy Faleiro Manohar, The Save Goa Party has get momemtum till the May elections to vanquish the Congress, MGP, UGP, and even the BJP in the May elections. Capitalize on it NOW ! before some else does ! Best Regards, Dr. Carmo D'Cruz ex Velim in South Goa now Indian Harbour Beach, Florida It's a victory for Goa's green heroes GREAT GOING: With the efforts of Oscar and Patricia, the government's controversial development plan was withdrawn. There is one determined woman who is risking her life to save a bit of Goa's greenery while the government just stands by and watches. It's a moment that nudged Goa's conscience and inspired the otherwise easygoing Goan community to form the Save Goa movement where they took to the streets to protest the Government's Regional Development plan. But the transition from armchair activist to a hands on one is not an easy one. Especially for Oscar Rebello, who is a doctor with a busy practice. And Rebello, rarely has spare time for himself. But I've never experienced a more exhilarating high than this in my life," he says. It's equally tough for Patricia Pinto, who runs her own boutique. And so they're settling for the long haul, spreading the word to every Goan, actively stopping hills from vanishing into oblivion or a forest from being replaced by concrete. But the achievement is the stay order on the construction of a park on the beach front in direct violation of the Coastal Regulation Act is another testimony to the efforts of Oscar, Patricia and the others of the movement. A sign that the Goan middle class has found it's voice and is making itself heard. * * * * * Goans win battle, remain skeptical Panaji: After a long struggle, the people of Goa finally have a reason cheer. After months of rallies and protests the fight to save Goa's natural beauty has finally borne fruit with the state government deciding to denotify the controversial Regional Plan 2011. Chief Minister Pratapsingh Rane took the decision after discussing it with his cabinet colleagues. The controversial Regional Plan 2011 advocates development of commercials buildings and hotels in the state's forested areas. "Respecting the sentiments of the people we have decided to denotify Regional Plan 2011 & prepare a new Plan. We are not denotifying this plan from retrospective effect," Rane said. Yet, this decision is being taken with a pinch of salt by the locals. The plan will not be denotified with retrospective effect. The Goa Bachao Abhiyan, which spearheaded the campaign says they want clear account of permissions granted during the period between the date of the plan's notification and the date of an interim stay issued by the High Court. "GBA urges all Goans to remain vigilant. And we have to study the denotification process, especially with regards to the land use changes made from Aug 2006," says Convenor of the Goa Bachao Abhiyan, Oscar Rebello. He has already started getting the popular support. "Decision has to be denotified from the day it was notified. You cannot have a choice," says architect Ritu Prasad. Though it seems that the state government has bowed to the people power, citizens don't really think so. The decision of the government to not to denotify the plan from retrospective effect has created another stir. Now just what course of action this movement will take is for time to tell. ___
Re: [Goanet] Portugal vs India - The Goa Debate/to Roland
http://www.GOANET.org This month's Goanet operations sponsored by Mrs. Daisy Faleiro Paulo I am delighted to note that for the first time ever, Mario has conceded that his facts may be open to question. I hope he now concedes that his "devastating logic and facts" are also, like everyone else's, open to question and scrutiny. Minimally, this would help him to 'graduate' from his earlier absurd insistence that he had access to "true knowledge." Cornel - Original Message - From: "Mario Goveia" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Goa's premiere mailing list, estb. 1994!" Sent: Thursday, January 18, 2007 2:42 PM Subject: Re: [Goanet] Portugal vs India - The > --- Paulo Colaco Dias <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> The problem I have is when people try to distort history. When this >> happens, I cannot keep quiet and agree with distortions. Facts are facts >> even the hurtful ones, so let us accept them and move on. > Paulo, > I agree, with one caveat that you seem to be missing entirely. History > beyond some provable facts depends on who writes it and on your personal > point of view. You see distortions on the nationalist side and we see > distortions on yours. It will always be that way.
Re: [Goanet] THE ELECTION HEAT IS ON
http://www.GOANET.org This month's Goanet operations sponsored by Mrs. Daisy Faleiro --- airesrod <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Will the people of Goa judiciously caste their vote or as in the past dish it > for a song? > 2007 will say it all. It would be unrealistic to expect the Congress and BJP (for the most part two sides of the same coin), not to pick up a significant number of seats in the next election. I do not know the current plans of Goa Su-raj or Lok Sakti or their backers, but even given the current disapproval of the status quo, it is unlikely they will win a majority. What would help immensely if a few independents ran and won. Even 5 or 6 independents in the Assembly would have the ability to broker power in favor of the people and spoil the usual BJP and Congress machinations. Mathany alone (although he had a party affiliation) was able to get significant attention from both parties in the Assembly numbers game but in the end was overwhelmed as he was alone. I feel 5 or 6 independents could caucus and effectively negate the power of the two major parties. It would be nice to see Arvind Bhatikar, Aires Rodrigues, Floriano Lobo, and others in the Assembly, even if only for one term to show what can be done. Following their example, other who might never have considered politics can run, even for one or two term limits, before Goan politics eventually corrupts them too (all politics eventually corrupts). Regards, George
Re: [Goanet] Hurting ones sensitivities/reply to Selma
http://www.GOANET.org This month's Goanet operations sponsored by Mrs. Daisy Faleiro --- Sunith D Velho <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Selma, > > In a previous thread on castes, you started with "I > am not a casteist but..." > and now we have this piece of communal crap. Dear Sunith, Common sense and restraint had stopped me from replying to RKN but this I'll reply to briefly, since I'm rushing to the airport to catch a flight to my beloved Goa. It's one thing what a Goan says about Goa, it's quite another thing when a non-Goan, reduces 450 years of our history to a Malayalam proverb and that too about birds, cages, gilded or otherwise. I'm sorry, I do take offense at such things and in the interest of tolerance, I think sensitivity should be shown to Goans who do not feel any hostility to the Portuguese and fully own their cultural heritage, such as us full-blooded Shastikaans are prone to do. Afterall, would it be appropriate to post on Malayalamnet.com, that Kerala has no right to become so Communist? I don't think so. Tolerance you see, cuts both ways and there have been many occasions on this forum when I've defended RKN's right to express his opinion, but certainly sensitivities have to be taken into account on this issue, since it is a highly-emotionally charged one and has to do with our identity as Goans. Perhaps when you grow-up, you'll learn this little lesson in life. Thank you, selma Don't pick lemons. See all the new 2007 cars at Yahoo! Autos. http://autos.yahoo.com/new_cars.html
Re: [Goanet] Goanet Blackout on Sancharnet
http://www.GOANET.org This month's Goanet operations sponsored by Mrs. Daisy Faleiro Tony, Time to look out for more stable, more spam-free and more consistent email addresses. The problem seems to be at Sancharnet's end. If they bounce mail repeatedly, then the Goanet mailing list software will automatically switch you to "no mail". Try Gmail, it tends to be more stable and free-from-bounces. Best, FN On 20/01/07, Tony Correia Afonso <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > For the past couple of days I have stopped receiving any mails from > Goanet at my registered e-mail address;"[EMAIL PROTECTED]" > Is > this a problem with the Goanet server or is it a problem with the > Sancharnet server? Have you received any other complaints on this score > from other subscribers with a sancharnet address? > For obvious > reasons I would request you to address your reply to my alternate > "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" address! > Thanks. > ---Tony > Correia-Afonso. > > * > * > Tony Correia-Afonso > 542 Pulvaddo,Benaulim, > Goa 403716, > India. > Phone:91-832-2772063 -- FN M: 0091 9822122436 P: +91-832-240-9490 (after 1300IST please) http://fn.goa-india.org http://fredericknoronha.wordpress.com
Re: [Goanet] Goanet Digest, Vol 2, Issue 75
http://www.GOANET.org This month's Goanet operations sponsored by Mrs. Daisy Faleiro Bernardo, Having always lived under dictatorship and in colonies(First Portuguese then Chinese), your ability to comprehend democracy and freedom is understandably impaired. I wonder if it possible to start any sort of movement in your native Macau. We all know that even movement(in terms of moving from one place to another) is heavily restricted in Macau and China. Sunith BC writes: I wonder if the FREE is to corrupt, kill, despot, loan shark, banditiry, rape, toilet. Why are we having The Save Goa movmeent? -- Sunith D Velho [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[Goanet] Remarks by Fred
http://www.GOANET.org This month's Goanet operations sponsored by Mrs. Daisy Faleiro [Self] HOLY COW #2: Navy at Dabolim REASON: It's choking an apex node in the vital transportation system. This leads to structural schizophrenia in statecraft making government a game of musical chairs and governance a charade. OBJECTION: "No choking; flight training is only for a few hours a day and airlines are not using night hours. " (Navy). WAY FORWARD: Relocate flight training and retreat to a "military enclave" at Dabolim. Cheers.
Re: [Goanet] Are the atheists right?
http://www.GOANET.org This month's Goanet operations sponsored by Mrs. Daisy Faleiro Kevin Saldanha <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > If the quoted statements in the appended message are > true, I sincerely apologise to any religious > believers on this forum for unintended disparaging > comments I may have made as to the level of your > intelligence in relation to mine. None of us have > all the answers, although some of us have more > questions than others. Mario wrote: >> The atheists definitely think they are smarter >> than the rest of us. Kevin, What Mario writes is not of important since, as I pointed out before, not only does he have the answers to every question on earth, he also claims to have the answers to questions of the next world. Mario's "never humble opinion" is worth exactly that. And yes, there is a difference between "priceless" and "worthless" info. As for me, I am re-discovering the Goan er, "spiritual" world. Mervyn __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: [Goanet] Goans and Martin Luther King
http://www.GOANET.org This month's Goanet operations sponsored by Mrs. Daisy Faleiro Mario It is perfectly possible for someone on this side of the pond to know more than perhaps a Johnny Come Lately to the States. If you disagree please tell me why. This would be of interest to me because at one stage, I was in the UK, an external examiner on The Civil Rights historical period in the USA. Further, I speculated on George's comment and question about how well the Goans in the States might know about the Civil Rights Movement. I did not say I knew for certain on this specific point and there is a difference between speculation (that is perfectly legitimate) and hard facts. Your irritation when it was suggested that, but for Rosa Parks you could have been sitting at the back of the proverbial bus, was intense and other Netters remarked on this observation too---indeed for a short while, it became an in joke. If indeed you had appreciated Parks' role you would have agreed at that point, when you threw a 'tantrum' that, yes you had something to be grateful for. But you definitely did not. Some of us are more attentive over your pronouncements on Goanet than you might imagine. Cornel - Original Message - From: "Mario Goveia" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Goa's premiere mailing list, estb. 1994!" Sent: Thursday, January 18, 2007 2:48 PM Subject: Re: [Goanet] Goans and Martin Luther King
[Goanet] If India is a Top Ten tourist destination ...
http://www.GOANET.org This month's Goanet operations sponsored by Mrs. Daisy Faleiro Thailand named world's best tourist country http://www.financialexpress.com/latest_full_story.php?content_id=152204 ... can Goa be far behind? Cheers.
[Goanet] Carry on Doctor.... (but please don't switch to politics)
http://www.GOANET.org This month's Goanet operations sponsored by Mrs. Daisy Faleiro Carry on Doctor (but please don't switch to politics) When we talk about doctors in politics, it at once reminds me of some of the finest doctors who gave up their practice/dispensary only to join the so called dirty politics. And once they are in politics like MLA/Ministers, then there is no looking back, politics and the only politics becomes their profession or vices. Let me mention some of the well known doctors who switched to politics. Dr. Wilfred DSouza: I dont know him personally but I do know that he was a fine consultant surgeon. (fellow of Royal College of Surgeons England, Edinburgh, International college of surgeons etc). At the age of 47, he was a member of the Legislature Assembly and now he is about 80 years old (Dy. Chief Minister) and it seems, for him, there is no looking back.yet. Dr. Luis Proto Barbosa He was very popular too having his dispensary at Cansaulim. He was our first choice and for this, we did not mind traveling from near Majorda to Cansaulim. Those days, he had a motor-cycle (Bullet sound type). In fact, he was the only one who had that bike. Every time we heard the bike sound in the night, we said to ourselves Dotor Aila, konn tori boron nam mista and next morning we used to enquire about it as to whose house the doctor visited last night. In 1990 he was a chief Minister for about 8 months and then I think he was disqualified under the act. Last time I visited his house at Cansaulim residence in 2004, I was told he spent most of his time at his pukka bungalow near Adollem spring which is below the 3 kings Chapel hillock, Cuelim, about 3 or 4 kms from Cansaulim. Dr. Carmo Pegado: He had his dispensary at Goa-velha market (near the Church). He was very popular too. Always, seen many patients waiting for their turn to see him. I think, late 1980s or early 90s, he won the St. Andre seat as an independent with all the support of his patients etc. As his support was crucial to for the Government, he was inducted into the ministry straight away as Tourism Minister. Within months, his new bungalow came up on the road to Dona Paula near the circle. Last time I remember visiting his bungalow was in 1992. Now, what made JoegoaUk to bring this up ? Well, the recent andolans and morchas with active involvements of some well known Doctors like Rebellos, Colacos etc, made me to ponder whether they will join politics too. It is quite possible to say My people made me to contest the election or It was my supporters and well-wishers decision etc As said, once in the politics, there is no looking back and then we realize we (patients etc) are the actual losers for losing our trusted family doctors etc. Even if the doctors do come back say after 5/10 years (out of the politics), the people/patients trust will never be the same as before. So, I will end up saying.. Lage Raho Doctor babu (hamko tumhari zarurat hai) Note: Yesterday it was C&A, today 'Carry on Doctor' a comedy film with Hot Barbara Windsor (Now old Landlady in UK popular soap 'Eastenders') At the beginning/Top a doctor's pic shown (n/a for lpain text readers) [EMAIL PROTECTED] for Goa & NRI related info... http://in.groups.yahoo.com/group/GOAN-NRI/ Konkani Songs, Goan Photos, Tiatr/Film VCDs, Bank interest rates etc etc (for updates etc click below) http://in.groups.yahoo.com/group/GOAN-NRI/files/ ___ All New Yahoo! Mail Tired of unwanted email come-ons? Let our SpamGuard protect you. http://uk.docs.yahoo.com/nowyoucan.html
Re: [Goanet] Superb, Sunith!/To RKN
http://www.GOANET.org This month's Goanet operations sponsored by Mrs. Daisy Faleiro Dear RKN, I had typed out a long email in response to your mail but I realise this emotional debate just leads to bitterness and doesn't achieve anything. So it's best to refrain. Take care, Selma Bored stiff? Loosen up... Download and play hundreds of games for free on Yahoo! Games. http://games.yahoo.com/games/front
[Goanet] THE ELECTION HEAT IS ON
http://www.GOANET.org This month's Goanet operations sponsored by Mrs. Daisy Faleiro With the horse trading of politicians in motion, this year is going to be critical as it will decide Goas future with the crucial elections to the Legislative Assembly due by May. The political revelry has long begun. From visiting palmists, astrologers, spiritual gurus, conducting poojas/ litanies, organising parties and sponsoring pilgrimages, politicians are doing everything possible to stay in the minds of the voters. Attending and at times even sponsoring baptisms, birthdays, weddings and funerals is something that is very high on the agenda of those planning to contest the coming elections. One does not have to be a political scientist to predict that the coming assembly elections are likely to be one of the most violent in Goas history engrained with unprecedented muscle and money power. Will the people of Goa judiciously caste their vote or as in the past dish it for a song? 2007 will say it all. Aires Rodrigues Ribandar ___ New Yahoo! Mail is the ultimate force in competitive emailing. Find out more at the Yahoo! Mail Championships. Plus: play games and win prizes. http://uk.rd.yahoo.com/evt=44106/*http://mail.yahoo.net/uk
[Goanet] Portugal vs India - The Goa Debate
http://www.GOANET.org This month's Goanet operations sponsored by Mrs. Daisy Faleiro It is a given that Goans are God's chosen people irrespective of our religion. So it stands to reason that we should get special treatment compared to other people / races across the globe. Looking to our recent history, Goa as it evolved from colonialism, had two models to follow: Model I: Pondicherry, Macau, Hong Kong Model- Rid oneself of the colonials. Join the mainstream and live in freedom along with others of the same cultural background. Model II: The East Timor, Vietnam Model. Fight-off the colonial masters and any new masters that may come along. Yet, some are proposing a Third - Goan model. Expect others to do the fighting to rid Goa of colonialism. Then expect the new liberator to just give the people a choice. If we make the wrong choice, they (former colonial & liberators) will still be responsible for our chaos. Our ability / inability to govern ourselves and be self-sufficient is shown by contemporary events. Clearly, Goans have a difficult time working together in productive endeavors. Yet like errand and immature children, nothing is lost in saying, "We should have been given the choice". Of course forget about sacrificing and fighting for our demands. We are 'too fidalgo' for that. As my mother would say, "If one does not put one's money where the mouth is, then talk is cheap". Regards, GL
[Goanet] CDs and books
http://www.GOANET.org This month's Goanet operations sponsored by Mrs. Daisy Faleiro Besides the Goan karoake CD, I would want to know which are new "good" Konkani CDs and also new books, besides the Writings on Goa from Penguin, on Goa. I need the info fast for someone to bring from Goa. Please send email to me privately. Eugene TV dinner still cooling? Check out "Tonight's Picks" on Yahoo! TV. http://tv.yahoo.com/
[Goanet] Govt to denotify Regional Plan 2011:some good and some sad decsions, too.
http://www.GOANET.org This month's Goanet operations sponsored by Mrs. Daisy Faleiro Dears, The Goa Cabinet has decided to give in to the sole demand of the SAVE GOA Campaign [Goa Bachao Abhiyan] and de-notify the REGIONAL PLAN 2011 which would have converted Goa into an urban sprawl like Mumbai...and made land as expensive. It has also agreed to include some other groups into the OBC list, irrespective of religion. The STs will hopefully get 4 seats [12%] in the Legislative Assembly reserved for their candidates. Taleigao, Poinguinim, Canacona are some of the likely seats with ST majority electorate. Along with 19.5 % for OBC, 31.5 % seats will get 'reserved'. Politics in Goa will undergo a change...hopefully for the greater good of the state. Viva Goa. Miguel Govt to denotify Regional Plan 2011 NT Staff Reporter Panaji, Jan 18 Bowing to the public outcry, the state cabinet today decided to denotify the Regional Plan 2011 and draw a fresh regional plan for the next 10 years, up to 2017. Briefing reporters after the cabinet meeting, the Chief Minister, Mr Pratapsing Rane said that the Town and Country Planning Board would be asked to engage a reputed planning firm to draw up a new plan, which would be completed in 3-4 months. Mr Rane said that latest technology, including satellite imaging, would be used for drawing up the plan, in which the government forest, the coastal regulation zone area, water bodies, etc, which do not figure in the Regional Plan 2011 would be marked and put up for public scrutiny. Replying to a question on whether the government could denotify the regional plan, the Chief Minister said that it was brought to his notice lately that anyone who has power to notify a plan or a legislation also has power to denotify it. He also denied that the government acted belatedly, saying that everything was done transparently. He further denied that any work was done under the Regional Plan 2011. Earlier, the Chief Minister said that the Congress legislature party, which met in his chamber before the cabinet meeting, resolved that the government should denotify the plan. Mr Rane said that the Congress party honours the sentiments of the public and has taken decision bowing to the wishes of the people. "We represent the people and we have taken decision to denotify the plan as demanded by them," he told reporters after the CLP meeting. The Chief Minister also said that the cabinet also passed a resolution recommending the government of India to make necessary amendment to the Representation of People's Act, 1951, and Rules made there under. The cabinet has resolved to urge the central government that that 12 per cent reservation of seats for scheduled tribes and 19.5 per cent seats for other backward classes of the state should be made in the legislative assembly of Goa. The cabinet also decided to increase the procurement price of the milk, with 3.5 per cent fat and 8.5 SNF, to Rs 12 per litre poured by milk producers from the state to the co-operative societies, said Mr Rane. The cabinet also gave its approval to Goa Agricultural Produce Marketing (development and regulation) bill, 2007, he said adding that the bill provides for encouraging contract farming. The new bill once approved by the assembly would replace the Maharashtra Agricultural Produce Marketing (Regulation) Act, 1963, which is in force in the state. Mr Rane said that cabinet also decided to cancel the selection process in respect of appointment to junior scale officers of Goa Civil Service by direct recruitment, due to undue delay in selection of candidates with respect to the requisition sent by the government in 2004. The government decision would help many other young people who have become eligible to put up their candidature for the posts, he added. The cabinet also approved creation of 11 posts of theatre art teachers. It also approved appointment of Mr P V Kadnekar, retired joint secretary (law), as special secretary (law). Viva Goa.Say it with feni. MIGUEL BRAGANZA, Mhapsa Horticulturist/ Editor Britto's Old Boys' Assoc.
[Goanet] Mhadei a minor matter (in TOI)
http://www.GOANET.org This month's Goanet operations sponsored by Mrs. Daisy Faleiro Prof A.G. Desai has repeated his argument (previously made in HERALD) in the Goa Plus supplement of TOI (Jan 19). He concludes that the construction of what he calls bundharas (and not dams) will not affect Goa's environment at all as the amount of water impounded will be marginal. Cheers.
[Goanet] JUDICIAL PROBE REQUIRED INTO THE GOA REGIONAL PLAN 2011
http://www.GOANET.org This month's Goanet operations sponsored by Mrs. Daisy Faleiro Chief Minister Pratapsingh Rane should apologise to the people of Goa for having, with vested interest, notified in the first place an anti-Goa, anti-people and anti-environment Goa Regional Plan 2011. The Government cannot get away by mere de-notifying a plan which was a planned fraud on the people of Goa by some of the politicians to line their pockets by selling Goa. The Goa Regional Plan 2011 was not a mere mistake or mishap and only a judicial probe would reveal the extent of the financial benefits that were amassed through the Goa Regional Plan 2011 by the Pratapsingh Rane household, some Ministers and many MLAs. The Goa Regional Plan 2011 should be denotified with retrospective effect and there is a need to develop an environmental vision to protect Goas fragile ecosystem. The people of Goa should demand from those aspiring to contest panchayat or assembly elections a firm commitment to safeguard, conserve and protect Goas natural beauty by preparing a scientific environmental management plan in consultation with the local people. I am confident that sending 40 new faces to the Goa Legislative Assembly may be one way of clearing the political garbage that Goa is embroiled in. Aires Rodrigues --- C/G-2, Shopping Complex Ribandar Retreat Ribandar - Goa - 403 006 Tel: 0832- 2444012 - Off 0832- 2443308 - Res Mobile : 09822684372 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ New Yahoo! Mail is the ultimate force in competitive emailing. Find out more at the Yahoo! Mail Championships. Plus: play games and win prizes. http://uk.rd.yahoo.com/evt=44106/*http://mail.yahoo.net/uk
[Goanet] Leave of absence from Goanet
http://www.GOANET.org This month's Goanet operations sponsored by Mrs. Daisy Faleiro In order to take care of some personal priorities in the US and in India, I am hereby taking a temporary leave of absence from active participation on Goanet until mid-March. > I may still peek at the archives as time permits to make sure the left wing ideologues are not getting too far out of line. > Here are some parting shots, ...er, thoughts. Please keep your powder dry until I return.: > a) To the many Goans who are ardent critics of everything going on in Goa: Ask youselves why so many non-Goans disagree with you by putting their money where their mouths are - into Goa property. As we say in America - if you snooze, you lose! > b) To the ardent Lusophiles: The good news for you is that you may be legally correct about how the annexation of Goa took place in 1961. > c) To the ardent Lusophiles: The bad news for you is that the end of the era of colonialism had begun in 1947, by the biggest, baddest and best of the colonial powers, England, who were shamed into leaving their Crown Jewel by a shrewd, skinny Gujarati guy who walked around in a glorified kashtie and sandals and talked softly and carried a big stick - literally - which he used to support himself, not to attack anyone. > If the Portuguese had been wise enough to see the writing on the wall their transition would have been far more congenial. > d) Private observation - Bosco, Fred, Cornel and Jose can have a much needed respite, and perhaps Bosco can re-think the issue we have been discussing. > e) Cornel and Jose can continue their friendly private discussions on what constitutes veracity. > f) To the anti-religious zealots: Please calm down. We will find out who was right soon enough! > g) To the agnostics: Don't those fenceposts hurt? > h) Would an Uncle Pontoo have been just as punny as Aunty Ponty - throughout the month? Just asking. > i) To those on Goanet who want to blame us puny humans for global warming: We did not cause any of the previous ones, so why are you blaming us this time, hanh? Please read the following URL with an open mind. It tells us how we got to where we are: Global Warming: A chilling perspective. http://www.clearlight.com/~mhieb/WVFossils/ice_ages.html > j) To the global warming smoke and mirror guys: The next time you fool people into signing a treaty, include India and China - it will get you more credibility and show you are serious. > See you all in a couple of months. >
[Goanet] Exhibition "Travels through India"
http://www.GOANET.org This month's Goanet operations sponsored by Mrs. Daisy Faleiro Exhibition "Travels through India" The Department of Portuguese, Goa University, in collaboration with Galeria de Colares/Sintra is organising an exhibition of paintings by Bela Silva "Travels through India". Bela Silva is a Portuguese artist who became internationally known due to her works on painting, sculpture and ceramics. She was born in Lisbon and graduated in Fine Arts in Lisbon and also in Chicago. She already took part in different exhibitions all over the world. Her creativity is always an invitation to explore intimacy and adventure. All students and interested public are invited to visit the exhibition. For further information, please contact Jose Miguel Lume, Department of Portuguese, Goa University. José Miguel Ribeiro Lume Acting Head, Department of Portuguese Goa University
Re: [Goanet] Goanet Digest, Vol 2, Issue 72 - Bad taste in mouth of Sunito
http://www.GOANET.org This month's Goanet operations sponsored by Mrs. Daisy Faleiro I have a gut feeling that this anti Portuguese rethoric by young Sunito is because of some namoradinha problem. Maybe some 'short Portuguese' fugiu com ela. Or I hope it is not because of not getting Portuguese Nationality? BTW how is Bibloh and your mum (Loretta)? BC My maternal grand father(Alvaro Dias) was a Judge and his father Goa's first surgeon general(M.C. Dias). ___ What kind of emailer are you? Find out today - get a free analysis of your email personality. Take the quiz at the Yahoo! Mail Championship. http://uk.rd.yahoo.com/evt=44106/*http://mail.yahoo.net/uk
Re: [Goanet] Hurting ones sensitivities/reply to Selma
http://www.GOANET.org This month's Goanet operations sponsored by Mrs. Daisy Faleiro Selma, In a previous thread on castes, you started with "I am not a casteist but..." and now we have this piece of communal crap. Do you think your Goan heritage gives you any more right to comment on Goan issues than people who actually live in Goa? If expressing ones opinion "hurts the sensitivities" of another person(and this is such a bad thing) then maybe we should give up the idea of public discourse. I categorically state that your opinions and that of your Guru, have in the past hurt my sentiments and that of many other Goans. So please get off your high horse. Sunith Velho I'm not communal but as a non-Goan, I think it is insensitive of you to hurt the sensitivities of Goans who have very different memories of history. thank you, selma -- Sunith D Velho [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[Goanet] Goanet Reader: How to dream ...
http://www.GOANET.org This month's Goanet operations sponsored by Mrs. Daisy Faleiro <**Goa thus has a government but abysmal governance.** This is the result of some of the riskiest gambling citizenry in India have collectively taken, and the virtual **absence of governance is the fault almost entirely of the Goan, not of the government of the day**, no matter how benighted it is. That we Goans are cynically dealt out an info-tech policy, a bio-tech policy, a special economic zone policy, but have no tourism policy, no human development roadmap, nor even reliable waste management illustrates how **governance as a concept and ideal have been utterly junked**. This is a loss, a shame in many more ways than the regime of the day can imagine, for a peri-urban region such as **Goa can be an excellent place in which to live** -- ecologically sound, socially dynamic, culturally lively and academically exciting.>[Rahul Goswami] So we are said to have a virtual absence of governance in Goa and this is "almost entirely" the fault of all Goans as well as Indian citizens and not the government (whether Goan or central)! Sounds rather preposterous. Who is responsible for junking the concept and ideal of governance? If one blames all Goans/Indians then actually nobody may be to blame. One has to stick his neck out and take a stand one way or another regarding the source of problems. Only then can we make some headway in devising solutions or at least strategies to mitigate them. Cheers.
Re: [Goanet] Indian Invasion Of Goa on Youtube
http://www.GOANET.org This month's Goanet operations sponsored by Mrs. Daisy Faleiro -Original Message- From: Eugene Correia Subject: Re: [Goanet] Indian Invasion Of Goa on Youtube >When I read the post saying a video was on the site, >I was curious because I had never heard of a video in >existence on it. === Folks, This is a belated response to Eugene's post - I assume by video he means availability of film shot in Dec 1961. Readers may me interested in checking out some of the following sites: 1. Pathe News at http://www.britishpathe.com/ A search for "Goa" produces 4 results including "India Takes Goa" (Synopsis below). Viewing is free after registration. 2. Movietone News at http://www.movietone.com/ - search for Goa yields 13 results and you can view the results after registering (free) 3. ITN Source archive at http://www.itnsource.com/en/ includes Reuters. Do an Advanced Search for Goa limited to 1961 and you should get 51 hits - one of the controversial hits is listed below. 4. UCLA Film and TV archive http://cinema.library.ucla.edu/ has "Goa falls to Nehru's forces." MGM. "First pictures show Goa in the hours after its takeover." 5. The Portuguese broadcaster, RTP, www.rtp.pt/ has an archive and I have seen relevant clips online but cannot find the link now. There are no doubt many other sources - if you know of any, share them! Here are some details of two of the clips: 1. Pathe News: INDIA TAKES GOA. Film released 01 Jan 1962 Duration: 01 mins 31 secs. Black & White with Sound Synopsis: Various shots of Panjim Harbour in Goa. Various shots of an Indian fishing boat sunk by Portuguese troops. Shots of Goa from the sea. Various shots as Indian troops march through streets. High angle shot of Panjim. M/S in street showing people walking around quite unconcerned, some are Indian sailors M/S Indian flag flying from mast in the street. People from Goa march through the streets carrying the Indian flag. 2. ITN Source: SACRILEGE OF CHURCH BY PORTUGUESE ARMY IN GOA. Film released 22 Dec 1961. Reference 9351/61 Synopsis: The retreating Portuguese army indulged in grave sacrilege of Christian Church. They used Church buildings to dump ammunition & fearing air attacks also used them as barracks. They also blew up Church buildings at Mapsa & Quepeb so as to blow up their ammunition. Visnews cameraman where visiting Old Goa was horrified at the scenes of sacrilege. Beer & whisky bottles with pictures of pick up girls allows. Guns & ammunition lying around etc. The Patriarch at old Goa stood firm when Portuguese wanted to blow up their church building. The Patriarch has thus saved for the religious ??? their churches & an eye opens to the world. Population all over Goa & India is shocked at their sacrilege. Eddie Fernandes ---
[Goanet] THE ELECTION HEAT IS ON
http://www.GOANET.org This month's Goanet operations sponsored by Mrs. Daisy Faleiro With the horse trading of politicians in motion, this year is going to be critical as it will decide Goas future with the crucial elections to the Legislative Assembly due by May. The political revelry has long begun. From visiting palmists, astrologers, spiritual gurus, conducting poojas/ litanies, organising parties and sponsoring pilgrimages, politicians are doing everything possible to stay in the minds of the voters. Attending and at times even sponsoring baptisms, birthdays, weddings and funerals is something that is very high on the agenda of those planning to contest the coming elections. One does not have to be a political scientist to predict that the coming assembly elections are likely to be one of the most violent in Goas history engrained with unprecedented muscle and money power. Will the people of Goa judiciously caste their vote or as in the past dish it for a song? 2007 will say it all. Aires Rodrigues Ribandar ___ Yahoo! Messenger - with free PC-PC calling and photo sharing. http://uk.messenger.yahoo.com
[Goanet] FENI; Going Global??
http://www.GOANET.org This month's Goanet operations sponsored by Mrs. Daisy Faleiro Dear All, Enclosing a recent article which will bring some cheer to all Goenkars especially Cecil, Miguel,Mario and Carmo!! TOAST OF INDIA; FENI,VIDI,VICI Fenis fame abroad gives it lead over other drinks The Economic Times Mumbai 1st January 2007 M Padmakkshan Tourists who are increasing in number as India rapidly ascends the global economic scale,are demanding authentic Indian spirits.When in Mexico they ask for Tequila,in Jamaica it is the ubiquitous rum,scotch whisky in Britian,Bourbon in America,Vodka when in Russia,champagne and cognac in France. Italy has its grappa and Japan has the favourite sake. What has India to offer the world tipplers palate? Nothing for now. Because Indian liquor barons who have enjoyed totally monopoly here have never bothered to develop an international brand that can be described as an authentic local drink.As their counterparts in other parts of the world created strong local brands out of obscure local products through savvy marketing,Indian spirit barons stayed contentwithin the confines of the Indian market. But things may change; the signs are already obvious. Since the Indian market has been thrown open to the international competition, the spirit behemoths here can't sit on thir laurels of the past, and hence a brand from India seems to be logical outcome. India's potential in this category is phenomenal , only somebody with the will must lead the way. Feni, Goa's own drink, is an ideal candidate to become a global brand. Feni, made of cashew fruit or palm toddy, is made in many Goan houses for in house production as well as for sales. Feni has earned fame outside too, thanks to tourist who carry a bottle or two back home.In fact ,Feni has been lurking as a global brand for a long time. Goan entrepreneurs have been talking of patenting Feni s Goas own drink so that anything made outside Goa cannot be called feni, just like whisky made outside Scotland can't be called scotch whisky. United Breweries is now looking to take Feni from a country liquor label to the level of a premium classy drink for national and international markets. UB top brasses for the first time, are going into nuances of patenting geographical indication WTO regulations, etc. Senior professionals in the spirit industry rue the absence of a real global rum brand from India. India's strength in the rum category is believed to be unassailable, as molasses, the basic ingredient of rum, is available in plenty here. Molasses incidentally, is a product in the sugar production process. If the Caribbean islands could market their rum brands so successfully, can't we come out with similar brands? Arrack,a pan-India low-end country liquor is another possibility from India. A precedent is available from Sri Lanka where the largest selling branded spirit is arrack. Toddy the natural fermented liquid, tapped from coconut and palm trees, is discreetly supplied at high-end parties hosted by five star hotels and restaurants in Goa and Kerala, states where coconut and palm trees are in abundance. Entrepreneurs in Bali, who have successfully branded an array of liquers using a special jaggery made from toddy, already tap toddy's potential. Branding Feni and toddy have inherent problems. Both smell strong and therefore have many detest it. But the professionals in the spirit business say technology can tinker with the smell. Toddy has an additional problem. It cannot be preserved beyond a few hours of tapping. Here too technology provides the solutions. International spirit majors have invested in technology before converting obscure local products to global brands. Technology needs investment but when products are identified as potential global brands, investments are historically seen as following them.
[Goanet] Photos & Video: Welcome to Panjim City - PATTO PLAZA
http://www.GOANET.org This month's Goanet operations sponsored by Mrs. Daisy Faleiro Photos & Video: Welcome to Panjim City - PATTO PLAZA Video: http://youtube.com/watch?v=7Bl_CeerDpM Check thses 12 in 2 photos http://www.flickr.com/photo_zoom.gne?id=361792130&size=l http://www.flickr.com/photo_zoom.gne?id=361792134&size=l Watch the background Music/instrumental playing live here.. Violin, Guitar & Mandolin http://youtube.com/watch?v=NHiXRncnpx8 [EMAIL PROTECTED] for Goa & NRI related info... http://in.groups.yahoo.com/group/GOAN-NRI/ Konkani Songs, Goan Photos, Tiatr/Film VCDs, Bank interest rates etc etc (for updates etc click below) http://in.groups.yahoo.com/group/GOAN-NRI/files/ ___ New Yahoo! Mail is the ultimate force in competitive emailing. Find out more at the Yahoo! Mail Championships. Plus: play games and win prizes. http://uk.rd.yahoo.com/evt=44106/*http://mail.yahoo.net/uk
[Goanet] Day of Defeat & Disgrace for Government in Goa-We Need Parrikar & Save Goa Party
http://www.GOANET.org This month's Goanet operations sponsored by Mrs. Daisy Faleiro It was a day of defeat and disgrace, as political developments unfolded in Goa on Thursday. It was a defeat of forces that held the Regional Plan 2011 together and disgrace for the two legislators whose disqualification was upheld by the Supreme Court (for holding offices of profit) (Herald) Supreme Court upholds disqualification of two BJP MLAs. The BJP today suffered another major jolt as the Supreme Court upheld the verdict of the Bombay High Court at Goa, setting aside the election of two of its MLAs -- Rajendra Arlekar and Dayanand Mandrekar -- for holding an office of profit while in power. Manohar, The above two news items should convince you to launch the "Save Goa Party" and return to power with an absolute majority in May. All Goans want Good Governance in Goa and they dont want the BJP ! We also dont need the GOAN GAON GOONS who are ruling Goa today and are making a GAAN of Goa ! Best Regards, Dr. Carmo D'Cruz ex Velim in South Goa, now INDIAN Harbour Beach, Florida
[Goanet] E.g.If C&A living together, does not necessarily mean they are married to each other..
http://www.GOANET.org This month's Goanet operations sponsored by Mrs. Daisy Faleiro E.g.If C&A living together, does not necessarily mean they are married to each other Those of you in England & France may have heard about the famous departmental Cloth Store C&A. (I think C&A closed or closing down its UK operations). OK. Lets come to the point Two living together, what it could also mean ? Assuming we are talking about higher middle and above class people, let me further subdivide this category into two viz. Living together: (A) Sharing house (B) Sharing Room/bed Sharing House: It could be a - Tenant (paying rent, thus sharing lounge/kitchen/toilets etc) - Paying guest - Relative - Friend - Servant Sharing Room/bed: - Spouse (husband or wife) - Partner (opp. Sex but not married yet) - Partner (same sex) - Mistress - One night stand (you could add more) So, next time you hear of two people living together, please dont jump to a wrong conclusion, as said, it could be anything as above. So, what inspired JoeGoaUk to write something like this ? Well, yesterday, we were sitting in a popular Pub/Restaurant in the heart of Margao City. There we heard some people talking about the Tiatrists who jointly write/direct tiatr/VCD film etc like Anil-Fatima, Anil-Olga, Peter-Roshan etc. And now, Fr. Conceisao and Sr. Agnes too. I too saw that ad (with their photos on) on last Sundays Herald, Its a tiatr Oromb ani Xevott and this is also jointly written/directed by Fr. Conceisao & Sr. Agnes (Tiatr for Korezm). [EMAIL PROTECTED] for Goa & NRI related info... http://in.groups.yahoo.com/group/GOAN-NRI/ Konkani Songs, Goan Photos, Tiatr/Film VCDs, Bank interest rates etc etc (for updates etc click below) http://in.groups.yahoo.com/group/GOAN-NRI/files/ ___ The all-new Yahoo! Mail goes wherever you go - free your email address from your Internet provider. http://uk.docs.yahoo.com/nowyoucan.html
Re: [Goanet] Shilpa Shetty racism row escalates; Indian Govt gets in on the act.
http://www.GOANET.org This month's Goanet operations sponsored by Mrs. Daisy Faleiro I think it was correct on part of the Indian government to take up the issue. Even if it is a case of class and not race, as Cornel has mentioned, there has to be a certain amount of decorum. I hope that the Indian government also takes up the issue of the proposal by the German government for a ban on the display of swastika, because it was misused by the Nazis. Sachin Phadte. _ Get up-to-date with movies, music and TV. Its happening on MSN Entertainment http://content.msn.co.in/Entertainment/Default
