[Goanet] Press Note for kind favour of Publication: Goa Legislative Assembly Elections-2007
27 March, 2007 To, The Administrator, GOANET Sir, Sub: Press Note for kind favour of Publication. Attached herewith please find the Press Note and the letter we have sent to the President of India and copied to the PMO and the Election Commission of India for the imposition of the President's rule in Goa to oversee the G.L. A. Elections-2007. We shall be highly obliged for the publication of the same in your esteemed daily. Thanking you, Yours faithfully, for Goa Su-Raj Party. Sd/- Floriano Lobo (General Secretary/Spokesperson) Tel: (Off) 2266111 (M) 9890470896 *** Press Note The Goa Su-Raj Party is concerned about the way the ruling Congress coalition is preparing itself for the oncoming assembly elections and believes that to allow Mr. Rane's government to oversee the Elections-2007 as the care-taker government will be a big mistake as it is amply clear that free and fair polls will be inhibited. Therefore, in its letter to the President of India, the Party has requested the President to consider the imposition of the President's in Goa after the dissolution of the Government. However the Party has also voiced its concern that the imposition of the President's Rule in Goa with the present Governor Shri. S.C. Jamir in charge will be no different than the care-t aker government of Mr. Rane. Therefore the Party has requested the Predsident of India that Shri. S.C. Jamir be replaced. *** Ref: GSRP/PI/PMO/03/07/001 Date: March 24, 2007 To, His Excellency, Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, The President of India. Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi. Sir, Subject: Goa Legislative Assembly Elections-2007. The tiny State of Goa is scheduled to go into the Legislative Assembly Elections mode shortly, the official notification of which is awaited. This Party, which is Goa's youngest Regional Party, wishes to inform your excellency that Assembly Elections-2007, generally perceived, will be the most violent elections in Goa's history. And, it is also generally perceived that following the dissolution of the present Goa Legislative Assembly, in preparation for the Assembly Elections, Goa's Administration will be in the hands of a care-taker government of the present Chief Minister, Shri. Pratapsing Raoji Rane, who is understood will be contesting the Assembly Elections along with his son, Shri. Vishwajeet Rane, as a new entrant in the Goa's Legislative politics. This Party believes that Shri. Rane's care-taker government cannot and will not allow these coming elections to be free and fair by virtue of being in command of the government machinery, including the Election Commission and the Police. The reasons for such a belief are many-fold. For one, the recent notification of the Regional Plan 2011 for Goa was withdrawn after the massive agitation by the people of Goa, actively supported by all NGOs and all religious institutions, for the simple reason that the Chief Minister's son was one of the architects of this Regional Plan in collusion with the Town & Country Planning Minister, affording him and others to sell Goa to the highest bidder without an iota of concern for Goa's well-being. The Regional Plan has been tactically withdrawn on paper only, following the agitation, but its effects are taking a toll on fragile Goa's eco-balance where Goa's hills, agricultural fields and low-lying areas are the target of massively proposed developments without any thought for the infrastructural base to sustain this development. And it is feared that after the Election-2007, this Regional Plan will be revived leading to the destruction of Goa as a whole. Crores of rupees have exchanged hands by way of massive and indiscriminate conversions of Goa's fragile terrain for settlement and/or commercial purposes, and it is inevitable that this money will be used in these elections to intimidate the right-thinking people of Goa for electoral wins. This fact is not an exaggeration, as the same view point is widely expressed daily in the newspapers, and it is the view of the 'GOA BACHO ABHIYAN' a politically neutral People's Organization which has spearheaded the agitation against this destructive Regional Plan-2011. The only alternative to strengthen the hands of the law, more specifically, the hands of the Election Commission and the Police, is to put Goa under the President's Rule after the dissolution of the Goa Legislative Assembly. However, again, it is generally perceived that putting Goa under the President's Rule will also be hugely ineffective since the present Governor of Goa, Shri. S.C. Jamir is a Congressman at heart and he has amply shown his leanings towards the present Congress lead government, especially his leanings towards the present Chief Minister, Shri. Pratapsing Raoji Rane. Therefore, it is generally desired that Shri. S.C. Jamir be replaced as Goa's Governor during the President's Rule immediately before the Assembly Elect
[Goanet] Church under Archaeological Survey of India dadagiri.
UCAN: Archaeology work threatens church monuments, Catholic officials say 3/26/2007 UCANews (www.ucanews.com) OLD GOA, India (UCAN) Church officials in Goa say the federal archaeological department is threatening church monuments in the western Indian state by working haphazardly and secretively. As an example, they cite the accidental discovery of a crypt at the Se Cathedral complex in Old Goa. The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) staff who made the discovery on Feb. 26 did not inform the church's priests of the find. "I came to know about it almost five days later" when some people complained of dusty benches in the cathedral, Father Leonardo Correia, parish priest of Old Goa, 1,910 kilometers (about 1,185 miles) southwest of New Delhi, told UCA News. The priest explained that a government employee working on underground electrical wiring accidentally broke a stone, revealing a 2.1-meter deep vault. The crypt, with a cross mounted on its wall, contained bones that the priest said may belong to a Portuguese viceroy, governor or bishop. Goa, a Portuguese colony for more than four centuries from 1510, has several 16-century churches and convents. The ASI has taken over several of them, but some of these, such as Se Cathedral, continue as active churches under Goa archdiocese. "This is the bishop's church, a live parish church. This is not a museum," Father Correia asserted. He added that ASI "ought to have the courtesy" to inform him about the works it undertakes within the cathedral. According to Father Correia, ASI also has interfered in parish affairs. Its officials asked him to remove the donation box he had placed in the cathedral, but he said they later relented when told about the Catholic religious practice of making donations during Lent. In another instance, the parish priest recalled that termites had infested a statue of Christ but ASI stopped him from dealing with the problem, saying its workers would do the job. "By the time they attended to it a month had passed by," and later they explained their staff were on holiday, he said. Father Correia is not alone in complaining. Father Savio Baretto, rector of nearby Basilica of Bom Jesus, which houses the relics of St. Francis Xavier, says an illegal temple was allowed to come up just behind his church, in violation of heritage-preservation norms. Construction activity permitted by ASI near other historical landmarks also is a matter of concern. Near Our Lady of Rosary Church, built in 1526, a two-story concrete structure is being built. Father Baretto said that when he asked ASI officials the reasons for granting permission for that construction, they said the application had been pending a long time. "Is this any justification?" he asked. Jesuit Father Moreno de Souza, a member of the basilica staff, admits the Church would have "never been able to maintain the churches on its own." But he condemned ASI for ignoring Church authorities. "Even for the underground electrical wiring they have not sought permission from us," he said. According to reports, ASI now plans to cover the exposed side of the crypt with a transparent fiberglass sheet, illuminating it from inside with an electric light so "hordes of visitors" can see it. Godfrey Gonsalves is among Catholics worried by the agency's behavior. "Is ASI a competent authority to decide on these matters? How can the ASI intervene in religious sentiments of a community with utter disregard for (its leadership)?" he asked while speaking with UCA News. M.K. Jos, who campaigns for social justice, noted that the ASI-Church tussle has lasted for some time. ASI argues that when it took over these monuments in 1965, four years after Goa was liberated from Portuguese colonial rule, the plan was published in the government gazette, giving people a chance to express objections. But no objections were raised. "At that time who read the gazette? And where was it available in Goa?" Jos asked, noting that Goa was then under federal rule, not a state. Countering the various criticisms, N. Taher, ASI deputy superintending archaeologist, said some people are trying to create a wedge between the church and ASI. "We have no problem with the church authorities," he told UCA News. "After all, the ASI, the church and all are stakeholders in our work. Our job is to enhance the conservation of monuments," he said. "If we do not work, the monuments deteriorate. If we work, there are complaints." - - Republished by Catholic Online with permission of the Union of Catholic Asian News (UCA News), the world's largest Asian church news agency (www.ucanews.com). http://www.catholic.org/international/international_story.php?id=23538 ** Anthony M Barreto aka Tony Martin Freelance Writer and Author Galgibaga, Canacona, Goa -- 403728 M: 9422390701 R: 91-0832-2632012 www.canacona.net ***
[Goanet] Goa Velha - Santamchem Pursanv (Procession of Saints)- 2007
Goa Velha - Santamchem Pursanv (Procession of Saints)- 2007 It took me over 8 hrs to reduce the 40 minute footage to just about 9 minutes. Plus 4 hrs to upload to youtube and another four hours to go to view it on Konkan.tv. I am not very professional but that was the best I could do. So, here it is.. http://youtube.com/watch?v=NJKJCPiI3ag By the time you red this, the same will also be available at Konkan.tv under the same title. All saint are seen again at the end of the clip (inside the church). To know who is who, you may refer the previous photo show clip here.. http://youtube.com/watch?v=Cf9VqYNq9Lg as the same 30 saints are taken our for procession every year. or check this out last year's photos of all 30 saints http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk/page6/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk/page5/ Coming up next the Book 'World's Grand Procession of Saints in India. [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/ ___ To help you stay safe and secure online, we've developed the all new Yahoo! Security Centre. http://uk.security.yahoo.com
Re: [Goanet] plagiarism - response to Frederick
On 26/03/07, Santosh Helekar <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Frederick, views. Actually, the way I see it I think I agree with you on the issue of copyright. But I am not sure what your view is on plagiarism because you have never stated it clearly. I wouldn't plagarise anyone, and always try my best to quote sources. But I wouldn't make a big issue if someone chose to reproduce my writing, with or without credit. At most, I would politely request that credit be given. At the same time, let us not pretend that our views are all original, and not influenced by what we read and hear. My understanding of Goa is shaped by the thoughts and words of the Robert Newmans, the Goa Gazetteers, and so many of the other 2000+ books on Goa in my collection. Let us be honest in acknowledging that "original" thoughts and writing are often not so "original". 1. Should we tell our students that it is bad to copy from others without giving them proper credit? Yes. But please tell them that there are also other "licenses" such as the Creative Commons Non-Attribution 2.5 license which allow you to do precisely that. Provided the person who put it out has allowed you to do that. 2. Should we be concerned that in this time of easy access to the internet that people are lifting material verbatim from all kinds of websites, both authentic and bogus, and presenting it as their own in forums such as this one? Maybe. But hasn't this been the history of all knowledge? Dr Timothy Walker has documented how the Portuguese were pilfering information about medical plants in Asia in the 16th and 17th century... not bothering to credit the unknown and unsung vaidyas who had the knowledge then. We know how Western Europe claimed to have "discovered" America, when people lived their millenia before, These are just two examples. But there are many, many more. Take a look at Claude Alvares' earlier contribution on the history of science (a god which you workship as infallable, it seems to me) at http://scholar.google.com/scholar?q=history+of+science+Claude+Alvares&hl=en&client=firefox-a&rls=com.ubuntu:en-US:official&hs=AOt&um=1&oi=scholart Pratik Chakrabarti's biography on Knowledge, Science, and Empire is particularly interesting. In a word, I cannot give yes-or-no answers to your questions. And that's not because I "support" plagarism in any way, as you seek to construe. FN -- FN M: 0091 9822122436 P: +91-832-240-9490 (after 1300IST please) http://fn.goa-india.org http://fredericknoronha.wordpress.com What bloggers are saying about Goa: http://planet.goa-india.org/
[Goanet] Plagiarism
Plagiarism An extract from Wikipedia states: Plagiarism is the unauthorized use or close imitation of the language and thoughts of another author and the representation of them as one's own original work. Ergo, it's tantamount to the perceived pilferage of published products for profit and prominence. Detection can Illwill and Censure invite.. The proscription against plagiarism is about protecting Ownership and fostering Creativity. Plagiarism is unauthorized use of other's material that belies The authors competence and in the face of Originality flies It smacks of soiled creativity and misplaced enterprise Overstepping boundaries of propriety with such unfair device Manifests abject dishonesty the Establishment does despise As all the desirable merit accruing to such work ignobly dies The product of an author should be unassailably seminal and wise Of its purity and integrity, no aspersions and doubts should arise Powers-that-be judge the works value not merely by craft and size Failing the touchstone test of circumspection, Society will sternly criticize After due process, censorious standards of justice the Law will exercise Thus to many a good reputation, offending pirates have said "Goodbyes" Stealing intellectual eggs from another's nest, could make you a dubious Book Club guest. Arnold _ Get a FREE Web site, company branded e-mail and more from Microsoft Office Live! http://clk.atdmt.com/MRT/go/mcrssaub0050001411mrt/direct/01/
Re: [Goanet] Global Goan Convention Expenses
JoeGoaUk <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Global Goan Convention Expenses: > 9. Advertisement and Publicity... Rs.2,52,600 > Total: 34,37,732 = Folks, I am intrigued by the revelation of the amount spent on advertising and publicity - over 2.5 lakhs. I am sure that I am correct in assuming that the main avenue of publicity was via GoaNet. Would it be appropriate to enquire how much the Department of NRI Affairs, Govt. of Goa paid GoaNet? The Global Goans website does not even have an acknowledgement of the existence of GoaNet. But the sources it pays for publicity are named prominently on its home page. We were told that the official proceedings of the Convention would be posted on the Global Goans site. When? The site has not been updated with any news this year as far as I can tell. As usual we shall have to wait for the eve of the next Convention for the slumbering giant to wake up and expect us to be enthralled by his accomplishments and pitch in to support his dream! Eddie Fernandes
Re: [Goanet] Plagiarism
Frederick, Even that great temple of learning, Wikipedia has a guide on how to write a good article. Part of that guide is the following link on the importance of citing sources. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Cite_sources Why do you seem to be defending plagiarism in your fight against intellectual copyright. Citing references or sources in no way hinders the sharing of knowledge but instead vastly improves the 'quality' of information in circulation and rightly gives credit where it is due. Whether the original authors were or were not seeking fame or gratification for themselves is entirely irrelevant to the debate. Regards -- Sunith D Velho [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[Goanet] ICB seek J. Mourinho!
Since the lambasting of a dysfunctional country called bharat in the West Indies World Cup Cricket and with players using highlights to colour their hair, the ICB chairman David Eprabim from Bubai is now trying to hold talks with Embramhovic of Chelsea to seek J. Mourinho the legendary coach of Portugal. It is also believed that Cristiano Ronaldo and Ricardo Quaresma may make way for Tendulkar and Shewag. Now it is lad to the Portuguese lads to take the offer ___ 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] New Religious Gambling (?)
Hi Joe, What is the difference between this and the 'voluntary' tithing to religious institutions who refuse to follow the dictates of canon law which require them to establish financial councils within the parish made up of financially astute parishioners. "Each parish is to have a Finance council which is regulated by universal law as well as by norms issued by the diocesan bishop; in this Council the Christian faithful, selected according to the same norms, aid the pastor in the administration of parish goods with due regard for the prescription of can. 532." Here is the efforts of one diocese ( http://tinyurl.com/3ykewu ) which is trying to influence it's parishes but as a recent article in the Time magazine stated ( http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,1590435,00.html ), it is having little effect. It's time to wake up from the smell of incense!!! Kevin Saldanha Mississauga, ON. == Date: Mon, 26 Mar 2007 05:31:23 +0100 (BST) From: JoeGoaUk <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [Goanet] New Religious Gambling (?), Goans Christians losing upto Rs. one million every month (allplease Read) Lottery and a threat IF YOU DO YOU WILL WIN/RECEIVE SOMETHING LIKE CASH, POT OF GOLD ETC IF YOU DON'T (OR EVEN IF YOU DELAY) YOU WILL LOSE SOMETHING OR SOMEONE (INCLUDING JOBs or business losses etc.)
Re: [Goanet] CONVENTION OF THE GOAN DIASPORA - FROM GOA INTO THEWORLD
Alfred, the information is posted in standard pdf format so you need to have a pdf reader like for example adobe acrobat pdf reader. You can download adobe acrobat pdf reader free of charge from: http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html Once adobe acrobat is installed on your pc, then everything will display correctly. Thanks Paulo. > -Original Message- > From: Alfred de Tavares [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: 27 March 2007 11:34 > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; goanet@lists.goanet.org > Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: RE: [Goanet] CONVENTION OF THE GOAN DIASPORA - FROM GOA INTO > THEWORLD > > No dice querido Paulo. Thre comes display as below & no more, > however I click. Pls you try & keep advised, > Alfred > > > > Actividades a Realizar > > > > *** > > (15 - 17 June 2007 Casa de Goa - Lisboa) > > Convenção da Diáspora Goesa em português > > Convention of the Goan Diaspora - in English > > Programme of the Convention > > Application Form > > *** > > > > > > Índice de > Boletins Informativos neste site: > > *** > > Boletim Número 18 - 2a. Série - Abr/Jul 2005 > > Boletim Número 17 - 2a. Série - Jan/Mar 2005 > > Boletim Número 16 - 2a. Série - Out/Dez 2004 > > Boletim Número 15 - 2a. Série - Jul/Set 2004 > > Boletim Número 14 - 2a. Série - Abr/Jun 2004 > > Boletim Número 13 - 2a. Série - Jan/Mar 2004 > > Boletim Número 12 - 2a. Série - Nov/Dez 2003 > > Boletim Número 11 - 2a. Série - Set/Out 2003 > > Boletim Número 10 - 2a. Série - Jul/Ago 2003 > > Boletim Número 9 - 2a. Série - Mai/Jun 2003 > > Boletim Número 8 - 2a. Série - Mar/Abr 2003 > > Boletim Número 7 - 2a. Série - Jan/Fev 2003 > > Boletim Número 6 - 2a. Série - Nov/Dez 2002 > > > > > >From: "Paulo Colaco Dias" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >To: "'Goa's premiere mailing list, estb. 1994!'" > > >CC: "'r.barreto'" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>,<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >Subject: RE: [Goanet] CONVENTION OF THE GOAN DIASPORA - FROM GOA INTO > >THEWORLD > >Date: Tue, 27 Mar 2007 11:23:48 +0100 > > > >Dear Alfred and Rene, > > > >The Casa de Goa website has now been updated with correct information > >regarding the convention. > > > >Check: > >http://www.goacom.org/casa-de-goa/noticias.html > > > >Best wishes > >Paulo. > > > > > > > -Original Message- > > > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:goanet- > > > [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Alfred de Tavares > > > Sent: 23 March 2007 13:04 > > > To: goanet@lists.goanet.org; goanet@goanet.org > > > Subject: Re: [Goanet] CONVENTION OF THE GOAN DIASPORA - FROM GOA INTO > > > THEWORLD > > > > > > Dear Rene, > > > > > > I wish to attend. > > > > > > There is something wrong/error with the links you have provided below. > > > > > > Pls check & also advise how to register. > > > > > > Your, ghott in diaspora, > > > > > > Alfred de Tavares, > > > Stockholm, 2007-03-23. > > > > _ > Don't just search. Find. Check out the new MSN Search! > http://search.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200636ave/direct/01/
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Goa discussion mailing list There seems to a good and active Goa discussion forum which can be read on the web here http://news.gmane.org/gmane.culturea/cutoff=56388 It's actually a mailing list turned into a newsgroup and made web based. I believe the sub list is here http://www.mail-archive.com/goanet-norg/info.html I'd urge people to have a look there and join that Goa list if you have specific questions. Espcially going back to decades of finding places long lost friends/relatives X (where teasure is buried) Not to swing people out of IM but it seems very Goa specific with a lot of Goanese out there. Mods, please delete this thread if you need to. __ Get the Indiamike train guide in PDF at http://www.goneindia.com/DOWNLOADSPAGE111.html -- FN M: 0091 9822122436 P: +91-832-240-9490 (after 1300IST please) http://fn.goa-india.org http://fredericknoronha.wordpress.com What bloggers are saying about Goa: http://planet.goa-india.org/
[Goanet] Goanet Reader: The Uses and Abuses of All Things Portuguese (Augusto Pinto)
The Uses and Abuses of All Things Portuguese By Augusto Pinto pintogoa at gmail.com After the Liberation of Goa, much that had to do with the Portuguese became as devalued as their currency notes. Of course, with over four centuries of their rule, certain aspects of their language and culture seeped into the marrow of Goan life in ways that are at times indiscernible. The Konkani language, the culinary habits of the people, and the architecture of Goa, most obviously bear the Portuguese stamp. But soon after Liberation, some of the more obvious symbols of Portuguese rule were sought to be cast off. Some people Anglicized or Marathicized their names; some shops discarded their Portuguese nameplates and some street names and institutions changed their names -- for instance Camotim became Kamat and Instituto Vasco da Gama became Institute Menezes Braganza. Perhaps the most important change that occurred of course was the obliteration of the Portuguese language after it ceased to be the language of administration and the medium of instruction. Some now feel that this amounted to throwing the baby out with the bathwater, and that India thereby shut what could have been their gateway to the Lusophonic world. Those associated with Portuguese rule were looked upon with suspicion. The Portuguese-speaking, upper-caste, upper-class Christian gentry were especially targeted. This was sometimes rather unfair given that many among them favoured independence, and indeed some were active freedom fighters; and given that Portuguese rule could hardly have been sustained without the active collaboration of the Hindu business classes. Later as the call for merger with Maharashtra hotted up, all Christians began to be branded as "pro-Portuguese" and "denationalized " by pro-mergerites because of their resistance to the notion of merger and for daring to demand a separate state for Goa. Then Defence Minister Y.B.Chavan is reported to have branded them as "Black Portuguese", and the Maharashtrawadi Gomantak Party habitually persisted with their 'antinational', 'unpatriotic', 'traitors to Goa's cause' and 'pro-Portuguese' litanies in the lead up to the Opinion Poll in 1967. All this happened when the memory of Portuguese rule was still fresh. What was the position of things Portuguese when with the passage of time some old irritants disappeared: for instance, the Salazar regime was overthrown and the gold that belonged to Goans was returned by the B.N.U (Banco Nacional Ultramarino)? And after Portugal offered some impressive sops to Goans born before 1961 by conferring upon them Portuguese citizenship -- thus allowing them to enter into the lucrative European Union? Generally speaking, things Portuguese have ceased to be of much relevance to the day to day lives of most Goans. Yet there have been sporadic outbursts mainly in the press against certain aspects Portuguese. For instance, the public row over the statue of Luis de Camoens which stood in the courtyard of Se Cathedral, and which the Government removed after an attempt to dynamite it by alleged freedom fighters; protests about the visit of the Portuguese Prime Minister Mario Soares in 1994; the vandalisation of the Fontainhas street names and the Pilar de Tonca in 2004; or most recently the black flag demonstrations against the Portuguese Prime Minister who was being conferred a D.Litt.degree by Goa University. The stated rationale of these outbursts was to express outrage against the acts of the colonial rulers. However some people find this behavior pointless, given the amount of time that has elapsed since the Portuguese have departed and this would lead to heated debates in the columns of the local press. What is going on here? To understand the phenomenon it is perhaps more fruitful to examine who the combatants in these controversies are, rather than to study their arguments. For it soon becomes apparent that, with some exceptions, they are arrayed on communal lines with the Christians emerging as apologists for things Portuguese on one side; and the other side having sympathies if they are not directly aligned with Hindutva groups. This suggests that a proxy communal battle is being fought by individuals belonging to the right wings of their respective communities. This paper looks at one Portuguese related controversy that has been going on since the 1950's: that of the Portuguese based names of Goan Christians. The groundwork for this controversy was prepared by A.K.Priolkar who in an essay titled "Who is a Goan?" ingenuously suggested that Goan Christians who have Portuguese names should "to symbolize their cultural emancipation adopt Indian names." The implied slur that those who retain their Portuguese names were not culturally emancipated was hardly likely to be misse
[Goanet] Eating out... Vasco
Would appreciate any help to update or correct this list. Am grateful to friends on VascokarsUnited and others in Vasco for helping me build the list. Some info and links are available online. FN VASCO DA GAMA Ginza (multi-cuisine restaurant, located at Karma Plaza's ground floor, walking distance from the Railway Station) is a Chinese restaurant, with food recommended by those who know as being "good". Ph 2518928 Extn 48 or 2513776. Rangoli (located in the basement at Karma Plaza, on Dr Rajendra Prasad Avenue, walking distance from the railway station, phone 2518928 or 2513776) offers good food, with live music some evenings. In the same building is Temptation (phone 2518928, extension 50), a 24-hour fast-food joint and hang out for the younger crowd. Vasco Inn is located at Khalap Mansion, Near IOC, Vasco da Gama. Specialises in sea-food, Goan, Indian, Chinese. Airconditioned restaurant and bar, preferred for its Goan cuisine. Check its chicken cafreal, and chicken vildalho (or vindaloo). Also recommended: xacuti and caldine. Located 1 km from the Mormugao Harbour and 3.5 km from the Dabolim airport. 2514725 or 9890412725. [TOP END] La Paz, on Swatantra Path, near the Municipal Garden. The age-old place of old-world charm Hotel La Paz is located on Swatantra Path near the Municipal Garden. It restaurants are The Regency (phone 2512125 extn 130 serving Indian, continental, Goan food) and Sweet n Sour (phone 2512125 extn 125, serving exclusively Chinese), which offer interesting food. Also check the fast food joint on the ground floor called Goodyland (Ext 140). Harbour Bar (Ext 124). Phone numbers Hotel La Paz Gardens, phone 2512121 till 2512125. City Shack, is located near the municipal garden, the ambience is intersting. Anantashram is near the municipal garden, the AC counterpart of the City Shack. In both, the food is good. Check the handi biryani, and fish dishes. Annapurna is a vegetarian restaurant, located close to the Municipal Market, Opposite the Bata showroom. Recommended: Panner makhanwala. Biryani. Fried rice. Phone 2513745, 2513375. Welcome, a veg outlet, located on Swatantra Path near the Municipal Garden. (Phone 2512627.) There are also a smattering of Udupi restaurants all over. Fishland Lobo's Edifice, FL Gomes Road, Vasco da Gama, Goa 403 802 Opp Penguin Apartments, near the old bus stand. Phone 511 627 Check out Lymour and Vrindavan (both on Swatantra Path near the Municipal Market, not far from railway station). Abhiksha Classic is opp. KTC bus stand at Vaddem. Coconut Creek Restaurant, Bimut Vaddo, Bogmalo Located on the beach just outside Vasco. Restaurant attached to a boutique resort. Live music on some evenings. Recommended: chicken cordon bleu, beef wellington and prawns stuffed sole. Phone 2538090 or 2538100. Or try 2556100 or 2556090 Full Moon Restaurant and Bar Bogmalo Beach Phone 2538072 Joet's, at Bogmalo beach Phone 2538036 Parijath Restaurant Vasco Goa-403802 Phone: 0832-2511832 Hotel Rukmini Dattatray Deshpande Road, Near MPT Hall, Vasco (Phone 2512350). DD Marg, Opp Police Qtrs, Vasco (Phone 2511784 or 2510932 or 2501324). Renaissance Airport Plaza Restaurant Airport Plaza, Airport Road, Dabolim 403801 Phone 2555841, 2515076, 2515077, 2515074 Welcome Restaurant 2512627 Luis Corner Bar & Restaurant, just on the slope to the Mangor Hill, in Vasco. Goan delicacies, like fries, steaks, fried fish. Quality of Goan liquor reported to be good. Annapoorna Restaurant D.Deshpande Road, Vasco da Gama 403802 Gulzar Restaurant Hotel Nagina, D.Deshpande Road, Vasco da Gama 403802 Hotel Rukmini Near MPT Hall, DD Road, Vasco da Gama, Goa 403802 Phone 2512350 New Punjab Bar & Restaurant Dr. E Borges Building, Near Municipal Gardens, Vasco da Gama 403 802 Phone 2514642 Royal Darbar Restaurant Indra Niwas Building, Nr Madina Masjid, Vasco da Gama 403 802 Phone 2512254 Renaissance Airport Plaza Restaurant Sancoale, Airport Road, Vasco 403 802 Windows, multicuisine airconditioned restaurant. Maharaja Hotels, Opp Hindustan Petroleum, Vasco. Also Dawat multicuisine otudoor restaurant (and CoffeeDay Xpress), open 11 am to 11 pm. Buffet breakfast open to the public 8 am to 11 am (call for daily menu). Phone 9326002037 or 2514075/7. Musical nights on Fri, Sat, Sun. Shravni, pure veg family restaurant Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. South India, North Indian, Chinese, Tandoor and Goan. Hotel Rukmini, at the end of Swatantra Path off the main road, near the Police quarters. Ph 9850828477 or 2512350. Baskin Robbins ice cream Shop 3, Jancia Apts, Swatantra Path, Next to Municipal Garden, Vasco 9822485573 or 2516611. See Cafe Flintstone at the Chicalim Airport Junction and John's Seagull at Bogmalo Beach (both popular joints). Regulars to the area talk of a tiny eatery just known as "Maushimgher", near the airport for simple, home-made meals. For more details of this city, check recent issues of the local community newspaper call
[Goanet] Thanks Santosh - plagiarism
At the outset, let me state that I do not claim / allege that Jose's write up on his published blog constitutes plagiarism. Yet, I have to defer to his friend Santosh and thank him for providing the definition of plagiarism. Looking at Part b, I submit, it includes much that Jose did in his web log. It is natural but not surprising, that Jose will not accept his writing as plagiarism. Jose would have us believe that he wrote what he knows (on the tips of his fingers). We know that Jose is smart Goan doctor. Yet he is not that smart. No one in the twentieth century is a "walking encyclopedia" of medical knowledge. And this is especially in a field that is not part of their specialized training or daily medical practice. A pediatrician, even one graduated form Goa Medical College and practicing in the Bahamas, does not deal with the entire gamut of Infective Disease speciality, or Preventive Medicine or Communicable Diseases - illnesses that were covered in Jose's write-up. And we have to remember some of these disease are not common in the Caribbean but in Africa and India. Let me state again that I do not claim, Jose's write up on his published blog constitutes plagiarism. Though I wish he provided a list of scientific write-up for those seeking further information. Perhaps those wanting it will have to pay him for that.:=)) Kind Regards, GL --- Santosh Helekar Here is the definition provided by Indiana University: http://www.indiana.edu/~istd/definition.html a. A student must not adopt or reproduce ideas, opinions, theories, formulas, graphics, or pictures of another person without acknowledgment. b. A student must give credit to the originality of others and acknowledge an indebtedness whenever: 1. Directly quoting another person's actual words, whether oral or written; 2. Using another person's ideas, opinions, or theories; 3. Paraphrasing the words, ideas, opinions, or theories of others, whether oral or written; 4. Borrowing facts, statistics, or illustrative material; or 5. Offering materials assembled or collected by others in the form of projects or collections without acknowledgment.
Re: [Goanet] Wanted: Names of top publications
Whole lot of Goan journos in places like the Gulf, Australia (a few like Carlos and Glen) and even in Thailand (Russel Murray) in middle-to-senior level positions. FN PS: Curious, why do you want this? Joining freelancing like me? :-) On 27/03/07, Philip Thomas <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Thanks, Reena, for the tip! Let's see if there are any other Good Samaritans on goanet. :) -- FN M: 0091 9822122436 P: +91-832-240-9490 (after 1300IST please) http://fn.goa-india.org http://fredericknoronha.wordpress.com What bloggers are saying about Goa: http://planet.goa-india.org/
Re: [Goanet] CONVENTION OF THE GOAN DIASPORA - FROM GOA INTO THEWORLD
Dear Alfred and Rene, The Casa de Goa website has now been updated with correct information regarding the convention. Check: http://www.goacom.org/casa-de-goa/noticias.html Best wishes Paulo. > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:goanet- > [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Alfred de Tavares > Sent: 23 March 2007 13:04 > To: goanet@lists.goanet.org; goanet@goanet.org > Subject: Re: [Goanet] CONVENTION OF THE GOAN DIASPORA - FROM GOA INTO > THEWORLD > > Dear Rene, > > I wish to attend. > > There is something wrong/error with the links you have provided below. > > Pls check & also advise how to register. > > Your, ghott in diaspora, > > Alfred de Tavares, > Stockholm, 2007-03-23.
[Goanet] Ani Oxe Toren Tanchem Bhovmann Kelem - Majorda-Utorda-Calata ganvchea Konkani palkachea
Ani Oxe Toren Tanchem Bhovmann Kelem - Majorda-Utorda-Calata ganvchea Konkani palkachea artistes-ancho Kuwait-ak sotkar kelo Gelea Sukrarak, Marsachea 23ver, 2007 Hawally A/C vosreant |Challis Dis ani Challis Rati hea tiatra disa Majorda-Utorda-Calata hea ganvantlea panch kolakorancho sotkar (felicitation) kelo. Ani tanchea bhorim tiatracchea digdorspea-kui Bab Simon Gonsalves-ak bhovmann dilem. Karriavolicho dhobazo he toren aslo. Richard Rodrigues: Saxttiche vattarantle Majorda-Utorda-Calata eke soimbik dekhaveanim borlele tin lhanxe vadde punn ek vhodd ganv. Hea gavantlea monxanim vingodd-vingodd vo zaite torechea vauran apleak namnea zhoddun ghetlea. Zaum te padri, madri, voiz, vokil, nitidar, professor, lekok, futtboll khellpi ani dusre sabar mollant Goyant, Bharatan ani pordesant aslelea Goykaram modim unchle zage samballun famad zaleat. Ani kheritponnim Konknni rong-machier hixeob korunk zainam title kolakar, borovpi, digdorspi Majorda-Utorda-Calata ganvantlean nirman zaleat. Sogleanchim nanvam ghetlear aichi sanz thoddi zatli. Aiz ami, United Club of Utorda-Kuwait-an thikhan ani nokri kortelea panch jextt vo senior kolakaranchim vollok kortanam, tannim Konknni rong-machier kello vaur monant dhorun tanchem bhovmann vo sotkar kortat. Hea mahan kolakarancho sotkar aichea disachi mhukell soiri Shrimati Jannet Franco e Fernandes hichea hatantlean zatlem. Hanv magtam Shri Francisco Chequinho Fernandes, United Club of Utorda hanchea odhex-a thaim, mhukell pavnneank machier haddunk.. Lino Dourado: Utodd'dechi sundori Bai Clayea Rodrigues, aichea disachea mhukel soireak sobit fulancho turo bhettoitelem. MAJORDA Lino Dourado: a) To ek Mazodddekar. Tannem 30 vorsam Konknni palkar seva kelea. Lhanuch thaun taka clown hea nanvan voddkitale. Ani aiz taka tiatr somazant Comedian Philip mhunn vollkotat. United Club of Utorda, tachea omor Konknni palkavelea vaurachi tust korun Bab Philip Pereira-k porbim ditat ani hangasor machier yeunk vinonti kortat. b) Gelea 20 vorsam tannem Kuwait-che Konknni palkar mothvacho vaur kela ani tin tiatr boroun ani digdorxit khorun namnea zhoddun ghetlea. Goyantui tannem tiatranim bhag ghetla. Ani to zaun asa Mario Fernandes punn tiatr mollar Mario de Majorda hea nanvan vollkotat, United Club of Utorda, tachea omor Konknni palkavelea vaurachi tust korun Bab Mario-k porbim ditat ani hangasor machier yeunk vinonti kortat. UTORDA Richard Rodrigues: a) Bechallis vo 42 vorsam Konknni rong-machechi seva kelea ani azun korit asa. Decent ani comedy kantaram ghaun tiatr pollenamranche duddu vosul korta. Dekunuch taka crowd puller hem nanv favtta. Ani to zaun asa Utodddecho Marcus Vaz. United Club of Utorda, tachea omor Konknni palkavelea vaurachi tust korun Bab Marcus-k porbim ditat ani hangasor machier yeunk vinonti kortat. b) Zaum tem Goyant vo Kuwait-an, Konknni palkar 20 vorsam seva kortanam Kuwait-chea desant tin voznadik tiatr boroun ani digdorxit korun, kinnam bhitor tiatr mollar bhouch famad zalo. Tiatr pollennarank kitem tori novem dinvchem hi tachi karia, ani ek Utoddekar, Kuwait-chea machier Konknnicho bhavtto ubharun dovorpi zaun asa Laurente. Pereira. United Club of Utorda, tachea omor Konknni palkavelea vaurachi tust korun Bab Laurente-k porbim ditat ani hangasor machier yeunk vinonti kortat. CALATA Lino Dourado: Fulam viret fulanchi bhag ani ostore xivai rong-machi sobo nam. Majorda-Utorda-Calata tin lhan vadde punn ek ganv, ani hea ganvantlem rosroxit ful tiatr mollar ghelea 30 vorsam fankarta. Dukhest obinoi tiche avddiche punn tiatr pollenarank ti, vinodi bhumiken nhesleli zai asta. Machier koslem-i acting nizachi korun palk soboita ani hakach lagun tika bhovgunni vo all rounder actress mhonn pachartat. Ani ti kolakarn zaun asa Calata-chem Bai Querobina Carvalho. United Club of Utorda, tichea omor Konknni palkavelea vaurachi tust korun Bai Querobina-nk porbim ditat ani hangasor machier yeunk vinonti kortat. Richard Rodrigues: Ani thoddeach minutanim Challis Dis ani Challis Rati pirachit khallacho tiatr suru zatolo. Borea moralachi khannien, to Simon Gonsalves-an boroila ani digdorxit kela. Pirachittachea khallan Kuwait-chea desant ho poilo tiatr, dekhunnuch United Club of Utorda, Simon-achea he vhodd vaurachi tust korun porbim ditat ani hangasor machier yeunk vinonti kortat. --- Amchim porbim sogglea kolakorank! Toxeach kheritponnim United Club of Utorda hanchea karbareank tannim hi kareaivoll Konkani bhasean keli dekhun. Xabas! Boroupavoll: United Club of Utorda-chea chitnis ani membre, Richard S. Rodrigues ani Lino B. Dourado. Gaspar Almeida www.goa-world.com __ Vach Tiatra-acho Review ani pollea Tiatr-achea Dekave, Gulf-Goans e-Newsletter http://www.yahoogroups.com/group/gulf-goans ani Kuwait-chea Inglez potrancher. Fotu: Rewon Gomes-anchea upkarant. Goa-World.Com Team (Kuwai
[Goanet] HJS & kabrasthan land prob
The Hindu Janajagruti Samiti (HJS) must produce hard evidence - names, addresses, dates of alleged fraudulent conversions instead of themselves tring to stoke communal fires with sweeping statements and/or lies. The honorable gentlemen in the HJS must also learn to discern between altruism, community service and "allurements". The HJS should be apprised that every Christian is enjoined to perform acts of mercy and charity ( or good works as the Bible puts it ) failing which the Christian faith would be a dead, empty faith. Or could it be that the HJS and others of its ilk do not want to lend a helping hand to the poor and can't bear it when others do so? Apropos the report on the land acquisition for the kabrasthan prayers; and Mr Mulla's "clarification" that prayers will be held on the new plot while burials would be conducted on the old adjacent site, it should be borne in mind that regardless of said technical clarification; the plot would still be anintegral part of the graveyard and since many residential sites are 3 -10 meters away this would amount to violating the law to permit the expansion. Lest we forget, history is replete with examples of those who have gone back on their solemn assurances. Do the aggrieved envisage endless litigation at best or violence at worst? If, as it is contended in some quarters, there is indeed a space crunch for fresh burials, a plot can be acquired elsewhere for a new graveyard. The dead cannot inconvenience the liviing. Should the land acquisition (expansion for prayers or other reasons) be allowed, please note, this will aggravate the situation and escalate to more serious problems in the near future. COMMUNALISM WATCH :: GOA Hindu samiti alarmed over 'forced' conversions HERALD March 18, 2007 Page 3 By Herald Reporter PANJIM, March 17 -- The Hindu Janajagruti Samiti (HJS) has demanded strong action against the people forcing conversions through force. According to HJS, conversion of faith through force or allurement is on the rise in Goa. And, if forced conversions are not stopped, it would lead to a big law and order problem in the state. Forced conversion by the Believers has been causing unrest among Hindus. PARRIKAR CALLS FOR DEEPER PROBE INTO SANVORDEM RIOTS Welcomes magisterial inquiry report NAVHIND TIMES * MARCH 22, 2007 NT Staff Reporter Panaji, March 22 Welcoming the magisterial inquiry report into last year's communal riots at Sanvordem-Curchorem, the Bharatiya Janata Party said that a deeper investigation should be carried out into the incident to pin down the real conspirators. the leader of the Opposition, Mr Manohar Parrikar, addressing a press conference this morning said the Collector (North Goa) Mr Nikhil Kumar who carried out the inquiry and prepared a report had done a good job. Milli Council says report on riots clears baselles charges HERALD, MARCH 22, 2007 Herald Reporter VASCO, MARCH 21 - All-India Milli Council State President Iqbal Mohidin has stated that the magisterial report on the Curchorem-Sanvordem riots is significant for the Goan Muslims, as it has exonerated them of the allegations that Muslims were responsible for the riots as they had brought "armed outsiders" to Goa. "The report as 'much delayed but much awaited' as the peace-loving Goan Muslims were deeply hurt when such baseless allegations were levied against us. In fact, our community had only assembled for a peaceful procession against the demolition of the religious structure. It is important for us that we have been relieved of the charge by the magisterial inquiry into the whole incident," said Mohidin. http://oheraldo.in/node/23290 Probe indicts none, says riots pre-planned HERALD MARCH 21 BY HERALD REPORTER PANJIM, MARCH 20 - The Magisterial inquiry which went into the Curchorem-Sanvordem communal riots in early March last year, has concluded that "it is intuitively and logically reasonable to presume" that there was a pre-planned and pre-conceived orientation to the communal riots but in the absence of any tangible evidence, it is not possible to identify or pinpoint the actual persons or organisations responsible for it. The inquiry report submitted by the North Goa District Collector and District Magistrate Nikhil Kumar was made public by the government on Tuesday. Going through the issue in detail, the Magistrate said the violence that occurred on March 3-4 was in the nature of an eruption which was precipitated due to the building up of continuous tension and strain between the two communities -- Hindus and Muslims -- over the past many months. http://oheraldo.in/node/23345 Kabrastan issue takes a grave turn HERALD REPORTER MARGAO, MARCH 21 -Tension rent the air at the District Collectorate building here on Wednesday morning as anti-kabrastan protestors turned up in siz
[Goanet] Goan Welfare Society (GWS) - Kuwait Annual General Body Meeting
GWS ANNUAL GENERAL BODY MEETING The Goan Welfare Society (GWS) Annual General Body Meeting (AGM) will held on Friday, 20th April 2007 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Carlton Tower Hotel, Kuwait City. All GWS Members are kindly requested to attend. Elections to form the new Managing committee and adoption of the new constitution is part of the agenda. For more details, contact Tel: (+965) 9047401 (Carmo Santos, Hon. President), 9519439 (Julio Cardoso, Hon. Vice President), 5658661(Mrs. Philo Rebelo, Hon. Jt. Secretary) or email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Gaspar Almeida, Hon. General Secretary - GWS). http://www.goa-world.com/goa/about_goa http://www.daijiworld.com/news/default.asp?city=goa http://www.fullerlife.in/Goenchoulo/goencho_ulo_jan_07.pdf http://www.beth-beth-lehem.org Expecting? Get great news right away with email Auto-Check. Try the Yahoo! Mail Beta. http://advision.webevents.yahoo.com/mailbeta/newmail_tools.html
[Goanet] Jump the ship
Dr. Barad, The root cause of this evil which you have elucidated is the Indian rule in Goa. Unless we understand what happened in 61, Goa can not change its future. BC The root cause of Goa's critical state of health is unhesitatingly a corruption and precipitous fall in the moral standards of our politics and public life. ___ 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
Re: [Goanet] Wanted: Names of top publications
Strange, I never thought of it on these lines :-) I've found it best to work beyond regional angles while in the media. Anyway, Rajdeep Sardesai is at CNN/IBN. Samar Halarnkar is with Indian Express (not sure if he still is). Carlos Monteiro is the night editor of the Online Sydney Morning Herald. On 26/03/07, Philip Thomas <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I would like to have the names of some top Indian (non-Goan) publications, with editors/deputy editors who are Goan, for personal correspondence purposes. Thanks. -- FN M: 0091 9822122436 P: +91-832-240-9490 (after 1300IST please) http://fn.goa-india.org http://fredericknoronha.wordpress.com What bloggers are saying about Goa: http://planet.goa-india.org/
[Goanet] A Million Nandigrams (in Goa)
A million Nandigrams DOWN TO EARTH Sunita Narain / New Delhi March 27, 2007 We were standing between a massive mine and a stunning water reservoir. Local activists were explaining to me how this iron ore mine was located in the catchment of the Salaulim water reservoir, the only water source for south Goa. Suddenly, as I clicked with my camera, we were surrounded by a jeepload of men. They said they were from the mine management and wanted us off the property. We explained that we had come on a public path and that there were no signs to indicate that we were trespassing. But they were not in a mood to listen. They snatched the keys of our jeep, picked up stones to hit us and got abusive. Before things got totally out of hand, we decided to leave. I was completely baffled at these developments. After all, this was Goa, known for its peace and calm. This was also the place where industrialists—the Dempos, the Salgoacars, the Timblos with mineral interests—play key roles in education, in culture and in promoting the ethics of good corporate governance. Why would they allow mining to take place next to what is clearly the most important water source for the state? Why were there no signboards with names of owners, near or around the mine? Why would state regulators allow this to happen? What was happening in this paradise to unleash this violence and simmering tension? I got my answers soon. Full story at http://www.business-standard.com/common/storypage.php?leftnm=lmnu2&subLeft=3&autono=278928&tab=r. === More Goan news stories and features at http://khobro.blogspot.com.
[Goanet] Wanted: Names of top publications
Thanks, Reena, for the tip! Let's see if there are any other Good Samaritans on goanet. :)
Re: [Goanet] New Religious Gambling
Dear Roland and Joe, I am more disturbed than shocked by the distribution of such flyers. It seems that both our institutions, the press and the church have failed in their singular responsibility, which is raising social awareness, rather they have aided and abetted ignorance as best as they can. Even given the limitations of organised religion, we must at least strive for continuous evolution of thought. When evolution comes to a standstill, we revert back to selling magic potions and buy-one, get-one free coupons on the altar. selma --- --- Roland Francis <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Joegoauk, > I am certainly shocked at the money being stupidly > thrown away by > either fearful or stupid people! Your recommendation > of how the > Catholic Church in Goa should act is full of common > sense, but I have > noticed this august institution is not too well > known for this > particular art. Food fight? Enjoy some healthy debate in the Yahoo! Answers Food & Drink Q&A. http://answers.yahoo.com/dir/?link=list&sid=396545367
[Goanet] Flogging a dead horse?
Govt mulls moving general aviation activities to Juhu http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/2007/03/27/stories/2007032701320700.htm Which charters? International charters use big planes!
[Goanet] AICHEA DISAK CHINTOP - Marsachi 27vi, 2007!
Devan dileat dant, Devuch jevonn dhitolo. (God has given us a set of teeth; He alone will provide us food.) Moi-mogan, Domnic Fernandes Anjuna/Dhahran, KSA _ Catch all the cricketing action right here. Live score, match reports, photos et al. http://content.msn.co.in/Sports/Cricket/Default.aspx
[Goanet] CHANGE OF BRITISH HIGH COMMISSIONER TO THE REPUBLIC OF INDIA
http://www.fco.gov.uk/servlet/Front?pagename=OpenMarket/Xcelerate/ShowPage&c=Page&cid=1007029391638&a=KArticle&aid=1174559489220 CHANGE OF BRITISH HIGH COMMISSIONER TO THE REPUBLIC OF INDIA (26/03/07) Mr Richard Stagg CMG has been appointed British High Commissioner to the Republic of India in succession to Sir Michael Arthur KCMG, who will be transferring to another Diplomatic Service appointment. Mr Stagg will take up his new appointment in September 2007. CURRICULUM VITAE Full Name: (Charles) Richard (Vernon) Stagg CMG Married to: Arabella Children: Three sons and two daughters 2003 - 2007 FCO: Director General of Corporate Affairs 2001 - 2003 FCO: Director Public Services/Information 1998 - 2001 Sofia: HM Ambassador 1996 - 1998 FCO: Head of EU (External) Department 1993 - 1996 FCO: Private Secretary to Foreign Secretary 1991 - 1993 Brussels: Press Spokesman 1988 - 1991 FCO: Soviet Department 1987 - 1988 Brussels: Council Secretariat 1985 - 1987 FCO 1982 - 1985 The Hague 1979 - 1982 Sofia: Third later Second Secretary 1977 - 1979 FCO Cip
[Goanet] E-Fusion launched by JW Marriott hotel
The Brown Indian Band led by bassplayer Colin D'Cruz, features accomplished Indian classical musicians in concert with jazz virtuosos. The band is managed by Mumbai based Mardigras Entertainment and performs on a resident contract at the JW Marriott hotel in Mumbai. >From the time the band began playing there in April 2006, guests have made regular enquiries about where they could buy a CD of this soothing new sound of indo-jazz fusion. This led to the band's debut album E-Fusion being launched and merchandised by the JW Marriott hotel. Indian classical music like jazz, is all about improvised music. Indian classical music is linear and improvisation is based on just one scale (raga). Jazz on the other hand has a broader pallette where multiple scales are often used to improvise through harmonic changes. Indian classical music is known to be very meloncholic, whereas jazz can be extremely exuberant. Indian classical music however, has subtle quarter tones and complex rhythm structures that add a whole new dimension to jazz. The Brown Indian Band's E-Fusion is a happy mix of the two systems of musical improvisation. The hour long album features four tracks based on different ragas and grooves. Yaman Yatra is a long lazy trip through raag Yaman set to a chilled lounge beat. Bagya Boogie based on raag Bageshree, is more upbeat and features some brilliant synthesizer and fretless bass solos. Gin Jyoti spontaneously created from raag Jhinjoti, is driven by a funky drum 'n' bass groove and punctuated right through with heady percussion. Finally a path breaking Deshi Salsa presents the bansuri in raag Desh, performed for the first time to an infectious salsa groove. The album title has nothing to do with the current age that we live in, it's called E-Fusion simply because all four tunes in the album are performed in the key of E! Download Deshi Salsa mp3 at the band's website: http://www.brownindianband.com Don't get soaked. Take a quick peek at the forecast with the Yahoo! Search weather shortcut. http://tools.search.yahoo.com/shortcuts/#loc_weather
