[Goanet] BW OPINION: Has Sense Dawned?
* G * O * A * N * E * T C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * GARCA BRANCA VACATION ACCOMMODATION LOUTULIM, SOUTH GOA. For R&R; modern/clean amenities; serene, healthy and wholesome location Visit http://www.garcabranca.com for details/booking/confirmation. http://www.businessworld.in/content/view/3378/3475 Trouble is the state government cant seem to use "eminent domain" to get back Dabolim airport as Navy seems to have 'more' eminent domain over it -- for 'training' Sea Harrier pilots who are crashing left, right and centre! Cheers
[Goanet] DLF, Hilton plan first branded residential hotel in Goa
* G * O * A * N * E * T C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * GARCA BRANCA VACATION ACCOMMODATION LOUTULIM, SOUTH GOA. For R&R; modern/clean amenities; serene, healthy and wholesome location Visit http://www.garcabranca.com for details/booking/confirmation. DLF, Hilton plan first branded residential hotel in Goa 12 Jan, 2008, 0242 hrs IST,Vishakha Talreja & Rajat Guha, TNN NEW DELHI: Residential hotels are all set to debut in India. Such hotels combine the flexibility of a vacation home with the service of a hotel. Real estate developer, DLF will soon come up with India's first branded residential hotel with the Hilton Group in Goa. The 200-room hotel with 80 villas that will be sold out as vacation homes on lease-back basis, will be operational in three years. DLF plans to have six hotels on similar format in five years. "India has upgraded from medium-rung houses to premium apartments. But in the hotel industry that kind of shift is yet to happen," says Siddharth Thaker, associate director, HVS International, a hotel consultancy. With residential hotels that shift in the hotel industry will finally happen. Such hotels provide buyers an opportunity to invest in a property on sale-and-lease-back basis. More at: http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/News/News_By_Industry/DLF_Hilton_pla n_first_branded_residential_hotel_in_Goa/articleshow/2694100.cms ~(^^)~ Avelino
[Goanet] "Sunil Sethi: Goa`s seething undercurrents"
* G * O * A * N * E * T C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * GARCA BRANCA VACATION ACCOMMODATION LOUTULIM, SOUTH GOA. For R&R; modern/clean amenities; serene, healthy and wholesome location Visit http://www.garcabranca.com for details/booking/confirmation. All I can say is we had better go about this right coz protectionism can be destructionism. If so, then what is the point of all the tantrums? Cheers.
Re: [Goanet] [Gulf Goans] Vote for Dr. Oscar Rebello as CNN-IBN "Indian of the Year"
* G * O * A * N * E * T C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * GARCA BRANCA VACATION ACCOMMODATION LOUTULIM, SOUTH GOA. For R&R; modern/clean amenities; serene, healthy and wholesome location Visit http://www.garcabranca.com for details/booking/confirmation. Dear Bonifacio, As I have written in my post, Dr. Oscar Rebello is against becoming an ICON because the aim of the GBA itself is to EMPOWER THE PEOPLE. When Oscar receives ANYTHING as a Convenor of the GBA , he accepts it ON BEHALF of the GBA and the PEOPLE OF GOA. No two ways about that. A simple illustration will help [not specifically for you, but to all who do not yet know]. Dr.Oscar Rebello was selected as the Convenor of GBA to receive the Vicente Xavier Verodiano Award [funded by Dom Martin and selected by a committee under Adv. Norma Alvares]. Three things happened: 1. Dr. Oscar Rebello insisted that he would receive the award ONLY if other GBA members received it along with him. 2. The VXV Award was received by more than half a dozen GBA Core Group members. [In fact, some of the newspapers quoted my ad lib acceptance speech on behalf of the "People of Goa" and not Dr. Oscar's] and 3. The Award money of Rs.1.00 lakh was deposited in the GBA account [not Dr. Oscar's] in the bank and is being used to fund documentation, banners, posters, etc about ODPs, SEZ, Aldeia de Goa etc. The "Indian of the Year" Award is for INDIVIDUALS. The giver decides the criteria, not the receiver [except if one wants to refuse an award entirely]. For example, a contestant was debarred fromthe Gladrags award when it was found out that she was married, though she was pretty and pretty smart. Similar things happen to sportswomen with high level of testesterone. GBA is not an Individual. Goa is not an Individual. The award is for an individual. Bonefacio-bab, nobody will call you a hypocrite and some of the thoughts you have expressed are shared by me and some others. He has a long way to go ...and I may add a tricky and thorny path to thread BUT he has already done a lot. Let us acknowledge that. The people of Goa have already done that. Dr. Oscar is the face of the GBA. The GBA is an inspiration for the Goan masses, it is the magic that EMBOLDENS the people from Pernem to Pololem. and this [not the GBA per se] frightens the political lobbies [not just the politicians]. GBA is the soul of the SVM though its body is made of local level groups fighting each SEZ. The CSJP is the heart of the SVM. Let us acknowlege the mind, body and soul in the true spirit of freedom. These are my humble views for the consideration of all. It is yours [each one's] to decide ... and act as per your decision. As I have written elsewhere, for everthing else there is Woodwards' Gripe Water! ;-) Mog asundi. Miguel P.S. Perhaps the fist person to vote for Dr. Oscar Rebello is Dr. Joe D'Souza, former Head of Microbiology Dept., member of various Government Committees and columnist of oHeraldo. Dr. Oscar has my vote, too. His account is building up. No problem if he does not win. the fact that he is nominated as CONVENOR OF GBA is recognition enough for us and the work we do. Together Everyone Achieves More. That is the T.E.A.M. spirit we need in Goa . all of us are learning it. On 12 Jan 2008 04:43:37 -, Bonefacio Lopes <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > A very good thought by Bab Miguel and it would be a great pride for Amchem > Goem and Goenkars to celebrate. > > But let me not be a hypocrite, as much as i would have liked Dr.Oscar > Rebello who is a Goenkar to be honoured with this prestigious title , but i > don't think he has contributed a lot , he has a long way to go , (whether he > get's it or not is a secondary question) > > As Bab Miguel metions > > "He has sacrificed a lot of his time and energy to be in the streets to > protect your right to a good life in Goa after RP 2011". > > There are many who have contributed to this RP 2011 and it would be wise to > share this award with all those who equally participated.Let this award not > be for an individual but if its titled " STATE OF THE YEAR " then it makes > sense.(in my opinion) > > Bonefacio > > > > On Fri, 11 Jan 2008 Miguel Braganza wrote : > > > >Dear Goykars, > > > >It is a proud moment for Goa to have Dr. Oscar Rebello, Convenor of the GBA > >and its "public face" as a nominee for the CNN-IBN's "Indian of the Year" > >award. I wish him all the best. It is a bit tricky with these SMS and > >on-line voting. > > > >Whether Dr.Oscar wins or loses the award will matter little to him as a > >person: he is already an icon embedded in Goa's consciousness. He has tried > >shedding the icon status. It is t
Re: [Goanet] Economic History and the Future of Goa
* G * O * A * N * E * T C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * GARCA BRANCA VACATION ACCOMMODATION LOUTULIM, SOUTH GOA. For R&R; modern/clean amenities; serene, healthy and wholesome location Visit http://www.garcabranca.com for details/booking/confirmation. > Economic History and the future of Goa > > > > Jason Keith Fernandes > > > > While there have been many attempts to write a social and cultural history > of Goa- histories that either stress or refuse the difference with > British-India (the territory that often passes off under the name of India), > there has not as yet been any serious attempt to write an economic history > of the territory of Goa. This history, if it is to capture the nuances of > Goa, would have to stress difference, rather than stressing the economic > condition of colonization and the sad tired stories of bleeding the > territory dry. Of course, this difference is not to paint the colonizers as > the good guys, since they may come out looking just as bad. Difference would > have to be stressed in this history to draw attention to the differential > manner in which Goa financially integrated into the Indian nation-state. > > > > The primary difference that marks the economic history of Goa is its late > entry into industrial capitalism, very much like its colonizer Portugal. Goa > entered industrial capitalism only in the 1950s with the opening of the > mines, a particularly degrading industry that can be held responsible both > for the ecological wasting away of its society, as well as its deliberate > intellectual retardation. What were the mechanisms of making it big before > this? One either was a member of the small *aristocracia de > coco,*aristocracies > dependent on returns from agricultural surplus, primarily coconuts; or one > traded in opium or slaves and built the capital for other ventures; or one > migrated, got on to the ships, worked one's fingers off, sent money back and > erected the homes that mimicked the grand style of the 'aristocrats'. It > appears that of these various types, it was really those involved in the > illicit opium and slave trade of the days who were able to make the fortunes > that would allow them to seize the opportunity to swing into industrial > capitalism when the opportunity first presented itself. > > > > It is not as if British-India did pass through a similar trajectory. It > did also have similar groups, and yet its early entry into industrial > capitalism, the nature of its comprador class and the sheer necessity to > survive created a class that was built to a large extent also on the > selling-off of land to obtain freely tradeable capital. This process of the > privatization of land saw the impoverishment that one associates with > British-India, a process that was by and large absent in Goa, allowing the > Goan poor (and there were lots of them) to live off the common resources and > fend off starvation at the very least. What we witness today, in the > large-scale sale of land in Goa, is partially the attempt of those Goans who > did not make the boat in the 1950s to create enough capital to get into the > capitalist game, and survive in the contemporary world, clearly titled in > favour of private resources and tradeable income. The tragedy is that for > most of them, it is way too late, industrial capitalism has given way to > globalized capitalism, which the British-Indians have managed, via their > colonial history, to be a part of. It is not just the peasant, clerk and > professional that this history impinges on, but also the local entrepreneur > and small capitalist, a fact that was recently made obvious to me when a > member of the GCCI complained that the DSIDC would prefer to cater to the > larger capitalist from British-India than the small Goan fry. > > > > In the highly charged debate that is rightly concerned with what is going > to happen to our state, all too often the implications of our economic > history is not taken into account. Goans remained by and large therefore > tied to this heritage of a late entry into industrial capitalism. As such > the problem Goa faces is not necessarily the migrant labour but the > British-Indian capitalist who makes pawns of the migrants, the Goan peasants > and working class. They do this of course, not consciously, since they are > really playing out – to put it vulgarly- their class-determined historical > role. The local State, though, can still be captured by these victims of > history, and the State of Goa compelled to play a role that recognizes the > peculiar vulnerability of residents of the State, and put in place an > economic system geared towards them r
[Goanet] Goa : Still paying the price of "liberation"
* G * O * A * N * E * T C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * GARCA BRANCA VACATION ACCOMMODATION LOUTULIM, SOUTH GOA. For R&R; modern/clean amenities; serene, healthy and wholesome location Visit http://www.garcabranca.com for details/booking/confirmation. Dears, When the MPT Notification was issued in the year 2000, there was no noise. There are no prizes for guessing why if you know which dispensations ruled at Delhi and in Goa ;-) Now when the CM of Goa, Digu Kaka and his not-so-jolly men from the MCP Oops! NCP ... object to the EXTENDED jurisdiction of the MPT [on whatever grounds, including Fatorda ground ;-) ] there will be some persons who see it as his/their Kartvya or duty. Afterall, Congress wallas should be able to see clearly as they do not wear tinted glasses ;-) ETERNAL VIGIL IS THE PRICE OF FREEDOM [not my words, these are plagiarized, anyone who remembers please cite the original author of these words]. Goa are paying for the lapse in the Year 2000 AD [or 0007 BP ... Before Present ;-)] ...with compounded interest!! 73rd and 74th Amendment kya cheez hai? MPT is not a SEZ , it is a RTZ ! Get ready for the screws to be tightened on the Cruise Terminus at "Ancestral Baina", Patrong and all! Mog asundi. Miguel Goa should have authority over its waters: Cabinet BY HERALD REPORTER PANJIM, JAN 11 — "Goa is a full-fledged State, not a Union Territory and as such it cannot be denied the authority over the State's territorial waters", was the tone of ministers at the Cabinet meeting held today while discussing the issue of MPT's jurisdiction over State's waters. Sources said Cabinet members felt that the water areas particularly along the riverine stretches over which MPT claims jurisdiction, has witnessed development and if State has no jurisdiction over the areas then it might lead to confusion and conflicts. Moreover, it was pointed out that the State has its own minor (Panjim) port which is in operation. Members were also of the view that MPT could retain only few water areas around the port. The Cabinet took a decision to take up the issue with the Union Ministry of Ports and to present a strong case to get the notification amended. A notification published some time ago, said "all the water areas of River Zuari, west of Agacaim-Cortalim ferry (excluding the ferry and the landing stages), along the villages of Agacaim (Mercurim), Goa Velha, Siridao, Bambolim, Cacara, Nauxim, Odxel, Vainguinim, Dona-Paula on the North, Cortalim, Sancoale, Dabolim, Chicalim, Vasco-da-Gama on the South as well as the sea front at Sada, Baina, Bogmalo, Chicolna, Issorcim, Velsao, Cansaulim, Arrossim, and Utorda, the Islands of Piqueno, Grande, etc and the specified areas of Betul, fall within the limits of Port of Mormugao…" When questioned recently during his visit to Goa last week, the Union Minister for Ports T R Baalu defended the stand of MPT saying the State has no authority over the territorial waters. It was his view that the State has no role to play as the jurisdiction of the above places was with the Centre after Goa was Liberated and subsequently handed over to the Mormugao Port Trust after the Port Trust Act was enacted in 1963. Two ministers objected to including specific areas of Betul in the limits of MPT and suggested that State government should construct a minor port there. -- -.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-. Miguel Braganza, S1 Gracinda Apts, Rajvaddo, Mhapsa 403507 Goa Ph 9822982676 [EMAIL PROTECTED] -.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.
[Goanet] Over 200 real estate projects on display at the all india property exhibition in Kuwait
* G * O * A * N * E * T C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * GARCA BRANCA VACATION ACCOMMODATION LOUTULIM, SOUTH GOA. For R&R; modern/clean amenities; serene, healthy and wholesome location Visit http://www.garcabranca.com for details/booking/confirmation. Over 200 real estate projects on display India property show opens KUWAIT: An all-India property exhibition got off to a colorful start yesterday at the Ramada Hotel, Kuwait showcasing more than 200 Indian real estate projects under one roof. Dinesh Bhatia, Charge DAffairs, Indian Embassy, inaugurated the exhibition. In addition to the presence of some of the biggest names in the Indian real estate industry, major housing finance institutions are also participating in the exhibition to provide on the spot loan facilities. It is great idea to organize such an Indian property exhibition in Kuwait in view of the presence of a large Indian expatriate community in Kuwait, said Bhatia after touring various pavilions at the exhibition. Let our people know more about the booming real estate market in India. It is not only an investment option. But, it could help many expatriates realize their dream to build a home of their own, Bhatia pointed out. The event is being conducted by Indus Fairs & Events (India) Pvt Ltd in association with Danat Al-Sultan, Kuwait. The exhibition is an ideal platform for NRI investors who look for investment opportunities in the Indian real estate sector. Visitors get first hand information on upcoming and current real estate projects and a wide range of property options, said one of the exhibitors at the venue. On display are diverse properties and the best financing options from banks so that customers can shop for their dream home with least effort and maximum convenience. With strong foreign exchange reserves, healthy GDP growth rates, rupee appreciation, strong corporate performance and expanding FII investments, India has emerged as an economic powerhouse. Most significantly, the $12 billion real estate market in India has been on a high growth trajectory, on the back of a booming economy, increased participation of global players in the Indian market, new technological innovations, new norms and policies with respect to maintenance of buildings, the general upgradation of infrastructure, entry of many world-class players in the hospitality and entertainment sectors, favorable demographics and liberalized FDI regime. According to latest data, the real estate sector is the second largest employer in India. The sector is projected to grow at an average rate of 20 percent per annum to $50 billion by 2010. And investment opportunity is expected over $50 billion in the next five years. The Indian real estate industry has a lot of potential to offer. Various foreign real estate and financial institutions companies have entered the Indian market. Moreover, 100 percent FDI is allowed in real estate development, said another exhibitor pointing out that the Indian government has played a major role in supporting the growth of the real estate sector by allowing NRI investment in the sector. In Indias fast-growing economy, real estate has emerged as one of the most appealing investment areas for domestic as well as foreign investors. The real estate sector will continue to derive its growth from the booming IT sector, since an estimated 70 per cent of the new construction is for the IT sector, a report released by PriceWaterhouse Coopers has said. The real estate market is on an upswing and for NRIs in this region. This is the right time to invest in properties back home. The property show being held offers the customers a wide choice with the best deals possible, said an exhibitor. The property exhibitions organized previously by Indus group in Dubai had done business worth 100 crores and generated sales enquiries of more than 300 crores. The event recently held in Muscat had done business transactions worth more than 80 crores and generated sales enquiries more than 700 crores. If the visitor turnout and growing enquiries are any indication, the exhibition in Kuwait is expected to surpass all estimates. The event is being sponsored by Vatika Group, NRI City by RD Enterprises and Co Sponsored by Premier Properties. Photo by Abdul Gafoor Moodadi. (Thanks to R.D. for the input) - Forwarded by www.goa-world.com - Forwarded by www.goa-world.com COMEDIAN AGOSTINHO presents 'SIR' with his full troupe in Kuwait on 18th January2008 at 3:30 p.m. at the Hawalli A.C. Auditorium. Hailed as the Biggest Show of the
[Goanet] Goa`s seething undercurrents
* G * O * A * N * E * T C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * GARCA BRANCA VACATION ACCOMMODATION LOUTULIM, SOUTH GOA. For R&R; modern/clean amenities; serene, healthy and wholesome location Visit http://www.garcabranca.com for details/booking/confirmation. Goa`s seething undercurrents Sunil Sethi / New Delhi January 12, 2008 Under Goa's pellucid blue skies, rippling green paddies and waving palms, there are other threatening signals of how the development debate, even in a prosperous and cosmopolitan state, can take dangerous turns. A strong sense of regionalism is growing into a seething undercurrent of Goa-for-Goans. The unchecked construction, soaring land prices and increased migration of recent years are making Goans question the motives of outsiders buying large tracts of land and turning their state into a playground of the rich and famous. Whereas everyone from Jade Jagger to Lord Meghnad Desai may want to own a small piece of Goa, poor construction labour is mostly from Bihar and eastern UP. And the old story of building sites creating slums and slums turning into vote banks is beginning to exercise Goa's strongly integrated village communities with their communidade lands, property held in trust by the panchayats, which politicians lust after greedily. More and more Goans are asking why, if states like Jammu & Kashmir and Himachal have strict legislation against outsiders buying property, why shouldn't Goa? Each time I return to Goa I try and pay a visit to an old and honoured friend, the cartoonist and illustrator Mario Miranda in his beautiful 18th century family home in a quiet village in the deep south. This time I noticed a change in the hallowed exteriors of the wonderful old house where so much personal history has been lovingly preserved for generations. Elegantly designed grillwork now covers the many windows and doors of the two-storey mansion. "Goans had a tradition of leaving their doors and windows wide open and I supposed it wouldn't change in my life," he said. "But when things change so fast, safety comes first." http://www.business-standard.com/common/storypage_c.php?leftnm=10&bKeyFlag=BO&autono=310465
Re: [Goanet] Facts on Clashes among Christian Missionaries in Orissa
* G * O * A * N * E * T C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * GARCA BRANCA VACATION ACCOMMODATION LOUTULIM, SOUTH GOA. For R&R; modern/clean amenities; serene, healthy and wholesome location Visit http://www.garcabranca.com for details/booking/confirmation. Dear Miguel, It should be fairly straightforward to find out (through the public disclosure mechanisms established by the Foreign Contributions Regulation Act of Govt. of India) which organizations are receiving the most amount of foreign funds, and in what kind of work these entities are engaged. I would be surprised if any of them are using physical torture or threats to convert in this modern age. But I would have deep reservations about the ethical soundness of the following methods: 1. Providing material rewards with the understanding that some would convert out of gratitude. 2. Staging miracles and miraculous cures to dazzle credulous people into converting. 3. Preaching to the children of illiterate parents, and impressing upon their immature minds the positive spiritual consequences of converting and the negative spiritual consequences of not converting. 4. Gainfully employing (or bribing) men of authority (such as a chief or a village sarpanch) within illiterate tribal or village communities to warn people about the negative spiritual consequences of not converting. 5. Teaching children to read and write, and imparting knowledge about the natural world by using religious texts as textbooks. Cheers, Santosh --- Miguel Braganza <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Dear Dr. Santosh, > > It is difficult to get the absolute Truth about > conversions ...and > re-conversions or shuddikaran taking place in > India, and not just > in the tribal belts. There is foreign funding on > both sides of the > divide as there is a sizeable NRI population > emotionally involve in > this system of perpetuating religions at all costs. > It is more about > social engineering than about religion just as > it was for the > colonialists. > > Coercive conversions, thankfully , are an exception > rather than the > rule in India of the third millenium. Information > flows are more > responsible for this change than any change of > heart ;-) > > Mog asundi. > > Miguel >
[Goanet] Roque Santana: man who wanted Goa free
* G * O * A * N * E * T C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * GARCA BRANCA VACATION ACCOMMODATION LOUTULIM, SOUTH GOA. For R&R; modern/clean amenities; serene, healthy and wholesome location Visit http://www.garcabranca.com for details/booking/confirmation. Roque Santana: man who wanted Goa free In the summer of 1927, Velim witnessed the birth of a unique baby boy who's parents named him 'Roque Santana.' The tragic death of his mother when he was very young resulted in his move to Bombay where he lived in a community apartment(refered to as "Koud"). At a very young age Roque Santana knew what he was called for - to fight for the liberation of his land. Influenced by his elder cousin Amarante D'costa and the speeches of Mahatma Gandhi to work for the freedom of Goa, Roque Santana's first contribution to Goa's Liberation came in Dec 1949, during Christmas holidays. While most teenagers of his age were busy helping their parents make Christmas sweets, Roque Santan was making preparations to sabotage the reception organized for the Portuguese Governor General, Capt Quintanilha Medonca Dias at the Indo -Portuguese Institute at Dhobitalao, Bombay. The then Portuguese Consul filed a criminal case against him and others in the Bombay Metropolitan Magistrate court for destroying a large size photograph of Dr Olivera Salazar. This was a courageous act undertaken by Roque Santana towards the liberation movement at a very young age. In 1950 Roque Santana was in Goa to carry on underground pro-liberation activities. He was arrested in Hotel Salcette Margao, while having lunch with his friends. The Portuguese Military court sentenced him to 20 months rigorous imprisonment to be spent in Aguada Jail. In June of 1952 he and four others headed in a borrowed car loaded with ammunition to conduct an attack on one of Chandor's Police depots. The plan was foiled due to the pro-Portuguese Goan elements who leaked the information to the Portuguese police, Roque Santana's accomplices and the car came under police cross fire which got him grievously injured. His survival was considered a miracle, but soon after his recovery he was sentenced to rigorous imprisonment for 18 years in solitary confinement in Aguada Jail. Roque Santana did not stop working for Goa after liberation. After liberation he worked with Goa's poor for equality, against caste system, corruption, etc. Santana was elected a Member of the legislative assembly for two consecutive terms for the then Cuncolim constituency. He was awarded a 'Tambra Patra.' A rare honour awarded to a handful of freedom fighters in the whole country. http://www.oheraldo.in/pagedetails.asp?nid=7012&cid=26
Re: [Goanet] Cafeteria of Religion
* G * O * A * N * E * T C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * GARCA BRANCA VACATION ACCOMMODATION LOUTULIM, SOUTH GOA. For R&R; modern/clean amenities; serene, healthy and wholesome location Visit http://www.garcabranca.com for details/booking/confirmation. Dear Kevin Saldanha, I quoted the Christian Scriptures "God is Love" (1 Jn 4:8) in the context of the salvation of non-Christians. I did not discuss the problem of whether human beings finally long for the Absolute or God. You wrote: >> Fr. Ivo recently concluded one of his postings with the phrase 'God is > Love'. There is no doubt that there is an emotion experienced by > humans AND animals called 'love'. Does that mean that there is no > doubt that both humans and animals experience 'God'? Fr. Ivo may have > dedicated his life to God, while I have dedicated mine to Love (in all > it's various guises ;-) > *I do not know what you mean with this dichotomy... After all, for me God > is the source of all goodness and love, even though we may be poor > bearers. Nigel Britto wrote: > Personally, I am convinced without doubt that God does indeed exist. > > http://www.everystudent.com/features/isthere.html > > This is a completely objective point of view. Maybe Fr.Ivo would > explain the existence of God from the point of view of someone who has > dedicated his life in His service. * From the scientific and metaphysical viewpoint we can point out to Somebody at the source of the Universe. But as you suggest here, I would limit myself to speak of God revealed in the Christian Scriptures: Jesus of Nazareth is the Saviour, God-Man in whom the Church believes. He speaks to us of his heavenly Father. God does exist. This is our faith grounded on the Person of Jesus and authority of the Scriptures. Fr.Ivo
[Goanet] Good Feelings - the schizophrenic "superpower"
* G * O * A * N * E * T C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * GARCA BRANCA VACATION ACCOMMODATION LOUTULIM, SOUTH GOA. For R&R; modern/clean amenities; serene, healthy and wholesome location Visit http://www.garcabranca.com for details/booking/confirmation. Date: Thu, 10 Jan 2008 17:19:13 + From: Ana Maria Fernandes <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Ann Marie writes - It is easy to blame our elected leaders. Please do not blame them. Blame ourselves for electing them. Many priests have also been behind such politicians and are responsible to get them elected. Why can?t we select our own mLA ? Corruption is seen every where even with church leaders, pardon me. Money collected for charity we do not know who is using them. > Mario adds: > Ann Marie, > You are pardoned because you are absolutly right about the electorate in India. However, does that absolve the wholesale corruption among many Indian politicians? > I am in India for an unexpectedly longer than usual visit for personal reasons and am increasingly bemused by the mass schizophrenia in India. > On the one hand this country of high-IQ individuals - far more as a percentage I would bet than most other countries - is booming economically, and have a middle-class of high achievers that exceeds the entire population of the USA. The middle-class Indian work ethic makes the Protestant work ethic look like a bunch of modern lazy, self-indulgent western Europeans. > On the other hand, at the street level, its public persona is an abysmal mess [incredibly dirty, untidy, smelly, chaotic, cynical, callous of strangers, corrupt, large scale cheating on income taxes] anyway you look at it - and the interesting part is that they either look through the mess or don't care - even the ones who have lived abroad and should know better exhibit the most callous behavior when they are back home. > They have this tremendous delusion of being the next superpower, and while they certainly have the potential, and would have been there already if not for 50 wased years of socialism - they need to realize they need to clean up their act - and I mean that literally - before they can have any hopes of having the quality of life for most Indians that distinguishes a superpower from other countries. > The corruption is simply a part of life in India. There is nothing that cannot be bought here for the right amount of "black" money. Nowhere else will you find politicians running for office from behind bars - and getting elected, over and over again. >
Re: [Goanet] Salvation of non-Christians
* G * O * A * N * E * T C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * GARCA BRANCA VACATION ACCOMMODATION LOUTULIM, SOUTH GOA. For R&R; modern/clean amenities; serene, healthy and wholesome location Visit http://www.garcabranca.com for details/booking/confirmation. Dear Nigel, You said: > You quoted Romans 2:14, which says. "For when the Gentiles, which have not > the law, do by nature the things contained in the law, these, having not > the > law, are a law unto themselves." Which, to you and me, implies that the > conscience is the voice of God. If people were perfect, this would be > true. I said that all human beings have the law in themselves, not without the activity of God in them. But the problem of sin is that of refusal of God's love or non-cooperation. Faith with knowledge is better. That is the reason why we have to proclaim the Truth, salvation by Jesus. It is always a 'narrow road', that of sacrifice for all, whether they are believers or atheists or agnostic. Sorry for not having given you the context of the above text: Paul is convicting everyone of sin, whether they are Jews or gentiles. The Jews have also the Decalogue, written on two stone tablets. The Gentiles have the law in their hearts. But if they do not glorify God, sinning against their ligth, they are convicted. All have fallen short of the Glory of God (cf.Rm 3:23). The internal process between God and the individuals is a mystery for us. We are speaking in principle (paradigmatically). You wrote: > Is it God's will that all people be saved? Yes! Of course, I agree, because > the Bible says so. But does that mean/imply that all will be saved? Hence everyone will be saved. *No, it is again the problem of our freedom. We have the power of rejecting God's love and commandments. That is the mystery of sin. < convenient approach, but to me it sounds very simplistic and incomplete > because it doesn't take into account all relevant scripture. *Not so simple. Christian life is very difficult, but God's Grace is always there. We are too selfish. That is the drama (or tragedy) of our lives. > You wrote: Here's what the Bible says about astrology: Isaiah 47: "Let your > astrologers come forward, those star-gazers who make predictions month by > month, let them save you from what is coming upon you. Surely they are > like > stubble; the fire will burn them up. They cannot even save themselves from > the power of the flame. Here are no coals to warm anyone; here is no fire > to > sit by. That is all they can do for you - these you have labored with and > trafficked with since childhood. Each of them goes on in his error; there > is > not one that can save you." >*But they were not Jews. They did not find the text that you found... >Further, here it is not a question of astrology, but of finding the "star" >from Jacob (Nb 24:17). They found God in the nature and in the Scriptures. This is a 'foretelling' of the conversion of the Gentiles. <<1 Tim 2:4: "God wills all humankind to be saved and have a clear > knowledge of truth". Clear knowledge of the truth. What is truth? The > Truth > is Jesus Christ! See John 14:6. *Objectively, yes. For you and me, yes, not for those who have not come to know the Truth... >>>"Although in ways known to himself God can lead those who, through > no fault of their own, are ignorant of the Gospel, to that faith without > which it is impossible to please him, the Church still has the obligation > and also the sacred right to evangelize all men." *The Church teaches it in the Catechism of Catholic Church, no.848. You should understand the background of the teaching of salvation of non-Christians. > But why do we have to evangelize all men if everyone's going to be saved, > anyway? *Already answered. Our duty is to proclaim. What about those who have not received that proclamation and live in good faith? >> Know Jesus, Know Life. No Jesus, No Life. *Therefore, we have the duty of proclaiming. All people have the duty of searching meaning for life and living according to their light. God does the rest.
Re: [Goanet] The Brits Abroad...
* G * O * A * N * E * T C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * GARCA BRANCA VACATION ACCOMMODATION LOUTULIM, SOUTH GOA. For R&R; modern/clean amenities; serene, healthy and wholesome location Visit http://www.garcabranca.com for details/booking/confirmation. Cecil Pinto wrote: > According to one major tour operator in the UK, some holidaymakers are > just never satisfied. Here are the top ten most bizarre and genuine > customer complaints received by the firm in recent years: > 10. "I would like to complain about the price of alcohol in the > resort. It was too cheap and I woke with a hangover every day." -- > Makes you wonder why people bother leaving home at all doesn't it? Cecil, Money can buy a holiday, but somehow it is always more comfortable to cry at home than in Goa. Mervyn Looking for the perfect gift? Give the gift of Flickr! http://www.flickr.com/gift/
[Goanet] One God Too Few !
* G * O * A * N * E * T C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * GARCA BRANCA VACATION ACCOMMODATION LOUTULIM, SOUTH GOA. For R&R; modern/clean amenities; serene, healthy and wholesome location Visit http://www.garcabranca.com for details/booking/confirmation. In a place called Sweden, actually, they have none ! The Kingdom of Sweden had a State Religion for five centuries, the Lutheran Church, as did three other Protestant nations in Europe. In a major turnaround, they have extended identical monetary support to ALL religions, for the last thirty years. About ten years ago, the Press in Sweden reported on the newly appointed Minister for Religion : he is the person who appoints Bishops and controls church pursestrings. It turned out that the man was not a Believer ! An incredulous King summoned the PM and sought an explanation. HM was not prepared for the answer : There were none in the Realm, he was told, in the ranks of the college educated ! The King then suggested he saw hypocrisy in a law that named him the head of a Church that apparently did not exist. The Minister agreed, a new law was drafted, and Sweden is now a secular State. The moral of this story : Perhaps there is something to be said for the many Gods of the world's oldest surviving religion. eric. - Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now.
Re: [Goanet] For and against Rajan...
* G * O * A * N * E * T C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * GARCA BRANCA VACATION ACCOMMODATION LOUTULIM, SOUTH GOA. For R&R; modern/clean amenities; serene, healthy and wholesome location Visit http://www.garcabranca.com for details/booking/confirmation. Rajan Parrikar wrote: > No. You should be ashamed of yourself for diluting the > force of my policy recommendations, thus making me > look kinder & gentler. My earlier proposal included only > the Indian brutes driving their cars into Goa during the > peak season. The proposal looks even more attractive > now that Tata has announced a cheapo car. > Migrants crossing the border on foot can simply be > shooed away. This will result in savings on ammunition > and hence not place any unnecessary burden on the state's > exchequer. > You may now ask supplementary questions if you wish. Rajan Parrikar, I was under the impression that it would be difficult for anyone to write the sequel to, 'One, shoot them at the border. The problem with this option is that a few Goans may object on grounds of cruelty to animals.' But then again, you always out do yourself. The question I have is: Should I send you your reward? Warmer regards, Mervyn3.0 A good time to keep your mouth shut is when you're in deep water. - Aphorism - Connect with friends from any web browser - no download required. Try the new Yahoo! Canada Messenger for the Web BETA at http://ca.messenger.yahoo.com/webmessengerpromo.php
Re: [Goanet] Details of the Goa Inquisition or Hindutva cyber crimes?
* G * O * A * N * E * T C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * GARCA BRANCA VACATION ACCOMMODATION LOUTULIM, SOUTH GOA. For R&R; modern/clean amenities; serene, healthy and wholesome location Visit http://www.garcabranca.com for details/booking/confirmation. Folks, Those of you who have been here long enough know that this is the second time Teotonio R. de Souza has been attacked with the same article here. I can understand letting the article thru the first time. Allowing the article to be posted the second time is too much. People have spent a lifetime on research and building up a career. You cannot let those out to destroy another use Goanet as their platform. Just my opinion, folks. I am not telling you what to do. Mervyn - Original Message From: Miguel Braganza <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: GoaNet fred Cc: Goanet Admin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; Bosco - Goanet Volunteer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, January 11, 2008 5:48:57 AM Subject: [Goanet] Details of the Goa Inquisition or Hindutva cyber crimes? Dears , When I saw the atrocious spelling of the name "Tristao Braganca da Cunha" [popularly known as T.B. da Cunha] in the last paragraph appended to Sachin's post, I knew it could not be a writing of a person who has lived in Goa with a Ph.D. to boot... whether he studied history or not. The Goanet Moderators have a social responsibility to pursue this matter to its logical conclusion, even though they cannot fully undo the damage that may have been caused to Dr.Teo's reputation among people who do not know him well ...and might miss his rebuttal. A preface/statement like: "A Hindutvavadi sent this to me. I do not know what is the truth in all this. Sachin Phadte" cannot become a dislaimer of responsibility to verify from the source the authenticity of the text being put out to thousands of readers [at least I am led to believe that the Goanet has such a readership] Sachin is beginning to do what manohar Parrikar did through Ramesh Deo and Flaviano Dias in the infamous VCD bastardizing history and defaming people, both in one go. SATYAMEVA JAYATE. TRUTH TRIUMPHS. Let us have the apologies rolling in please. Mog asundi. Miguel Date: Thu, 10 Jan 2008 20:07:16 + From: "Teotonio R. de Souza " <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [Goanet] Hindutva cyber crimes? Dear Goanetters Only the first para is mine, the rest is added by whoever is interested in a different communal agenda! I consider it as a cyber-crime. I wrote to the christianaggression website where I saw this text, but none cared to reply. I would be glad if Sachin Phadte or his informants could trace the rest attributed to me in any of my writings, instead of uncritically forwarding such material. It could also by considered as complicity in cyber-crime. T.R. de Souza / Teotonio R. de Souza Message: 5 Date: Thu, 10 Jan 2008 10:21:05 +0530 From: Sachin Phadte <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [Goanet] Details of the Goa Inquisition To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" A Hindutvavadi sent this to me. I do not know what is the truth in all this. Sachin Phadte = Details of the Goa Inquisition Dr. T. R. de Souza At least from 1540 onwards, and in the island of Goa before that year, all the Hindu idols had been annihilated or had disappeared, all the temples had been destroyed and their sites and building material was in most cases utilized to erect new Christian Churches and chapels. Various viceregal and Church council decrees banished the Hindu priests from the Portuguese territories; the public practices of Hindu rites including marriage rites, were banned; the state took upon itself the task of bringing up Hindu orphan children; the Hindus were denied certain employments, while the Christians were preferred; it was ensured that the Hindus would not harass those who became Christians, and on the contrary, the Hindus were obliged to assemble periodically in Churches to listen to preaching or to the refutation of their religion." -- http://tinyurl.com/22smnm http://tinyurl.com/2awqhc -- -.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-. Miguel Braganza, S1 Gracinda Apts, Rajvaddo, Mhapsa 403507 Goa Ph 9822982676 [EMAIL PROTECTED] -.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-. Ask a question on any topic and get answers from real people. Go to Yahoo! Answers and share what you know at http://ca.answers.yahoo.com
Re: [Goanet] Moderating and Censorship Woes
* G * O * A * N * E * T C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * GARCA BRANCA VACATION ACCOMMODATION LOUTULIM, SOUTH GOA. For R&R; modern/clean amenities; serene, healthy and wholesome location Visit http://www.garcabranca.com for details/booking/confirmation. Selma by not using names in her post is not displaying humor, but good judgement. This reflects her class. She needs to be complimented for a good decision. She, I and others, hope many others would emulate her. There has been an unprecedented level of attack and counter-attack. Making these attacks pointed by name, reflects poor decision-making. It is merely an attempt to drag others into responding to a post; which frankly does not deserve the dignity of a reply. I have said this before, but it is worth repeating,"It is nice to be important. But it is more important to be nice." Kind Regards, GL Carvalho At times I thought the complaint was about the moderators but then I saw my own name spring-up out of nowhere. I won't mention names :-)
Re: [Goanet] For and against Rajan................
* G * O * A * N * E * T C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * GARCA BRANCA VACATION ACCOMMODATION LOUTULIM, SOUTH GOA. For R&R; modern/clean amenities; serene, healthy and wholesome location Visit http://www.garcabranca.com for details/booking/confirmation. 'You said it' Santosh. I like the way U are always focused and lead others to do the same. We have to find Solutions and stop this 'blame game'. In many ways Goa cannot do without the migrant labour. Now what? Will Rajan and his folk do the jobs that migrants are doing? Regards and Cheers, Nasci Caldeira --- Santosh Helekar <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Vivian has very beautifully explained an important > problem in Goa, namely the exploitation of the poor > migrant laborers by their employers. However, I am > not > sure it is the same problem that Rajan rails > against. > It appears that for Rajan the migrant laborers > themselves are the problem. > Very few people would claim that there are no > problems > related to migrants and tourists in Goa. > > The question is, is blaming the migrants and > tourists > themselves for it, or shooting them, even if > metaphorically, the solution? > Cheers, > Santosh Make the switch to the world's best email. Get the new Yahoo!7 Mail now. www.yahoo7.com.au/worldsbestemail
[Goanet] Urban Geography- to Rajan
* G * O * A * N * E * T C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * GARCA BRANCA VACATION ACCOMMODATION LOUTULIM, SOUTH GOA. For R&R; modern/clean amenities; serene, healthy and wholesome location Visit http://www.garcabranca.com for details/booking/confirmation. I thought I would share some pictures of scary urbanisation from a just concluded exhibit in NYC by photographer Pablo Lopez, Mexico City. A potential pitfall staring Goa and its 'natural beauty' in the face. Here are pictures of Mexico from the surrounding mountainsquiet spectacular. What is even more spectacular is the view from the mountains at nightone large carpet of lights stretching from corner of ones eyes to the other. The only problem is one would not dare to stop to take a pictures on the mountain after dusk. Pictures after all say so much more than words. http://www.sashawolf.com/pablo_lopez.html http://mocoloco.com/art/archives/004854.php#more
[Goanet] Janer 2008 Gulab, 'SIR' -a vixim boroita...
* G * O * A * N * E * T C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * GARCA BRANCA VACATION ACCOMMODATION LOUTULIM, SOUTH GOA. For R&R; modern/clean amenities; serene, healthy and wholesome location Visit http://www.garcabranca.com for details/booking/confirmation. Janer 2008 Gulab, SIR-a vixim boroita . KANNIEM VIXIM BOROITANAM: Comedian Agostinho hannem palkar haddlolea SIR tiatrantlean to bore hikmotin manddlole kannientlean SIR hea utracho khoro orth dakhovpacho proyotn korta. Ek guru-xisachem natem ani xikpachea voyar xikonastana vaitt rostear cholpi xikpi ek rajkaronni zaun somazak kitlem vaitt korta tem tannem spoxtt dakhoilam. BHUMIKA: Sonnsonnit zata. DIGDORXONN:Tiatrachem digdorxon unch urta. KOMEDI: Agostinho ani Selvy vinodant sodam porim lokank hanspachim pillam ditat. GITAM: Borim aslim, tori Selvyn promptingacher gavpachem sovong korun vinod kelo to tannem khub natural kelo ani taka xabaski favo. Comedian Agostinacho SIR tiatr, Janerache 18ver 2008, Hawally A/C hollant sanjechea 3.30 vaztam zatolo. Tumchi boska sugur korunk hankam sompork (contact) korcho LIMCA CARGO (Tony Golden Goa), Niclas- 9732917, Laurente-6262597, Chequinho-66364366, Philip-9494518, Benny-6533229 SIRak sangat divpi Gõyche kolakar Meena Leitao, Rohma, Osvi Viegas, T. Britton, Samuel Carvalho, Mathew Araujo, Salu de Loutoulim, Santan de Betalbatim, Joaquim Cabral, Oliveiro Gabrial, De- Almeida Xavier, Comedian Selvy ani Agostinho. Songit Norman Cardozo. Kuwaitche mahan Jose Rod, Marcus-Laurente-Cajetan de Sanvordem, Adrian ani Edward Estibeiro tumkam urbhechea kumpasacher dovortele Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Yahoo! Search. http://tools.search.yahoo.com/newsearch/category.php?category=shopping
[Goanet] Details of the Goa Inquisition or Hindutva cyber crimes?
* G * O * A * N * E * T C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * GARCA BRANCA VACATION ACCOMMODATION LOUTULIM, SOUTH GOA. For R&R; modern/clean amenities; serene, healthy and wholesome location Visit http://www.garcabranca.com for details/booking/confirmation. Dears , When I saw the atrocious spelling of the name "Tristao Braganca da Cunha" [popularly known as T.B. da Cunha] in the last paragraph appended to Sachin's post, I knew it could not be a writing of a person who has lived in Goa with a Ph.D. to boot... whether he studied history or not. The Goanet Moderators have a social responsibility to pursue this matter to its logical conclusion, even though they cannot fully undo the damage that may have been caused to Dr.Teo's reputation among people who do not know him well ...and might miss his rebuttal. A preface/statement like: "A Hindutvavadi sent this to me. I do not know what is the truth in all this. Sachin Phadte" cannot become a dislaimer of responsibility to verify from the source the authenticity of the text being put out to thousands of readers [at least I am led to believe that the Goanet has such a readership] Sachin is beginning to do what manohar Parrikar did through Ramesh Deo and Flaviano Dias in the infamous VCD bastardizing history and defaming people, both in one go. SATYAMEVA JAYATE. TRUTH TRIUMPHS. Let us have the apologies rolling in please. Mog asundi. Miguel Date: Thu, 10 Jan 2008 20:07:16 + From: "Teotonio R. de Souza " <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [Goanet] Hindutva cyber crimes? Dear Goanetters Only the first para is mine, the rest is added by whoever is interested in a different communal agenda! I consider it as a cyber-crime. I wrote to the christianaggression website where I saw this text, but none cared to reply. I would be glad if Sachin Phadte or his informants could trace the rest attributed to me in any of my writings, instead of uncritically forwarding such material. It could also by considered as complicity in cyber-crime. T.R. de Souza / Teotonio R. de Souza Message: 5 Date: Thu, 10 Jan 2008 10:21:05 +0530 From: Sachin Phadte <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [Goanet] Details of the Goa Inquisition To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" A Hindutvavadi sent this to me. I do not know what is the truth in all this. Sachin Phadte = Details of the Goa Inquisition Dr. T. R. de Souza At least from 1540 onwards, and in the island of Goa before that year, all the Hindu idols had been annihilated or had disappeared, all the temples had been destroyed and their sites and building material was in most cases utilized to erect new Christian Churches and chapels. Various viceregal and Church council decrees banished the Hindu priests from the Portuguese territories; the public practices of Hindu rites including marriage rites, were banned; the state took upon itself the task of bringing up Hindu orphan children; the Hindus were denied certain employments, while the Christians were preferred; it was ensured that the Hindus would not harass those who became Christians, and on the contrary, the Hindus were obliged to assemble periodically in Churches to listen to preaching or to the refutation of their religion." -- http://tinyurl.com/22smnm http://tinyurl.com/2awqhc -- -.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-. Miguel Braganza, S1 Gracinda Apts, Rajvaddo, Mhapsa 403507 Goa Ph 9822982676 [EMAIL PROTECTED] -.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.
[Goanet] Goa... and Open Access archives
* G * O * A * N * E * T C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * GARCA BRANCA VACATION ACCOMMODATION LOUTULIM, SOUTH GOA. For R&R; modern/clean amenities; serene, healthy and wholesome location Visit http://www.garcabranca.com for details/booking/confirmation. Earlier today, I searched the Open Access archives of the MedKnow network (run by Dr Sahoo in Mumbai, whom one interviewed some time back and who's doing a fascinating job at http://www.medknow.com/) and this is some of the content I came across: * Medicine in Goa--a former Portuguese territory. * Bed Utilization Rates at a Tertiary Care Hospital in Goa * Discriminatory Attitudes of a Rural Community Towards People with HIV/AIDS: Experiences From Goa * Prevalence and Pattern of Alcohol Consumption in Rural Goa * Prevalence of Occupational Diseases in information Technology Industries in Goa * Pattern of prescribed and OTC drugs in north Goa * Study of mycotic keratitis in Goa * Study of aeromonas in Goa * Prevalence of intestinal taeniasis in three areas of Goa * Women's Exposure To Mass Media and Use of Family Planning Methods-A Case Study of Goa * Role of language in dermatologist-patient relationship: "He who speaks well, treats well!" * Rapid Immunochromatographic Test for Syphilis Looks like a number of academics (specially from the Goa Medical College and the National Institute of Oceanography) are putting out their research via Open Access journals and repositories. These guys are really smart -- their citations and visibility can only grow further. To find these articles (full text available), just use the search options at the medknow.com site, for the keyword "Goa". FN -- Frederick Noronha http://fn.goa-india.org Ph +91-832-2409490 Links from Goa: http://goalinks.livejournal.com/
Re: [Goanet] manohar might be back
* G * O * A * N * E * T C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * GARCA BRANCA VACATION ACCOMMODATION LOUTULIM, SOUTH GOA. For R&R; modern/clean amenities; serene, healthy and wholesome location Visit http://www.garcabranca.com for details/booking/confirmation. Dear Carmo, Keep dreaming in Florida, USA ...far removed from the realities of Goa today ;-) If Manohar Parrikar is NOT the CM of Goa today, it is not for want of trying. If the GDA experiment failed in Delhi last July, try again in Mumbai this January. If you can't beat Babush at his game...JOIN him. It is a pity that Digu Kaka is more than a match for Monu-bab ...and Rane-bab is playing his own little games of disc qualifications like a professional DJ. The Lion pair has forgotten all about the party song "Jinku kivam marum" and singing "We will survive!" instead. Geat! Mog asundi. Miguel Date: Thu, 10 Jan 2008 11:53:27 -0500 From: CARMO DCRUZ <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [Goanet] manohar might be back Hi Francis, Thanks for your kind note. We want Manohar back and cannot take things for granted. Do Keep up your suport and say Hi to Demino when he stops by your place. Viva Goa ! Viva Manohar ! Viva ! Viva ! Best Regards, Dr Carmo D'Cruz Indian Harbour Beach, Florida, USA ___ > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Hi Carmo > Presently the news is that there is big chance that our Manhoar bab might be > back in power > By the way i had a small opportunity to meet Parikar bab yesterday becoz of > our HRDF institutes problems things are gettting busier for him -- -.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-. Miguel Braganza, S1 Gracinda Apts, Rajvaddo, Mhapsa 403507 Goa Ph 9822982676 [EMAIL PROTECTED] -.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.
[Goanet] GOACAN calls on students to report unsafe practices by public transport vehicles
* G * O * A * N * E * T C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * GARCA BRANCA VACATION ACCOMMODATION LOUTULIM, SOUTH GOA. For R&R; modern/clean amenities; serene, healthy and wholesome location Visit http://www.garcabranca.com for details/booking/confirmation. -- Do GOACAN a favour, circulate this email to your family members, relatives, neighbours and friends. Help others be BETTER INFORMED --- GOACAN calls on students to report unsafe practices by public transport vehicles As part of its Consumer Road Safety Fortnight, GOACAN organized an action to create awareness, record complaints and book violations in front of the Carmel Campus gates at Nuvem. The joint drive was undertaken in collaboration with the Directorate of Transport, Traffic Police and the Consumer Forums. Volunteers who participated in the action were carrying placards with various important messages on Road Safety and Consumer Rights. They actively cautioned the motorist and scooterist on the non-use of Safety Seat Belts and helmets. The Forum volunteers appealed to the students commuters to make use of the Complaint Boxes of the Consumer Welfare Clubs (CWC) in the Higher Secondary School and College to report unsafe practices by public transport vehicles, harassment by conductors and denial of 50% bus concession. The 2 hour action that began at 7.30am in the morning also covered a large number of buses which were transporting students, were found violating various sections of the Motor Vehicle Act for which checking reports and challans were issued. The Consumer Forum volunteers will meet the Chairperson of the Regional Transport Authority (RTA) and discuss the observations, feedback from student commuters and steps to be undertaken by various agencies for effective plan on Road Safety and Traffic Management in Margao and the villages of Salcete Taluka. - GOA CIVIC AND CONSUMER ACTION NETWORK - promoting civic and consumer rights in Goa - GOACAN Post Box 187 Margao, Goa 403 601 GOACAN Post Box 78 Mapusa, Goa 403 507 mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] --
[Goanet] Attacks on Christians in Orissa
* G * O * A * N * E * T C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * GARCA BRANCA VACATION ACCOMMODATION LOUTULIM, SOUTH GOA. For R&R; modern/clean amenities; serene, healthy and wholesome location Visit http://www.garcabranca.com for details/booking/confirmation. Here is a report that I thought would interest the members. Sachin Phadte === Orissa probes Maoist hand in violence Author: Himansu S. Sahoo, Bhubaneswar [EMAIL PROTECTED] Publication: Hindustan Times Dated: January 08, 2008 Intro: We are enquiring into the activities of foreign-funded NGOs as there are allegations of their Maoist links. They would be brought to the notice of the Judicial Commission. A K Tripathi, Orissa Chief Secretary After evidence of Maoist involvement in certain incidents of violence in Kandhamal district, the Orissa government has started enquiring the activities of several foreign-funded NGOs in the district and their alleged links with the Maoist groups. Chief secretary A.K. Tripathy on Monday told newsmen here, a high-level police enquiry has been ordered into the attack on Brahmanigaon police station in the district on December 27. After the recovery of 12 unlicensed guns from the village it has become evident that that the attack was the handiwork of the Left Wing Extremists and not the mob involved in the communal tension. "As part of the police investigation into Brahmanigaon incident we are enquiring into the activities of foreign funded NGOs as there are allegations of their links with the Maoists. The allegations would also be brought to the notice of the Judicial Commission which is going to start its enquiry into the Kandhamal communal tension shortly," the chief secretary said. In the aftermath of the Kandhamal communal violence certain organisations including the VHP had alleged about the diversion of foreign funds received by NGOs and Christian missionaries to the Maoist groups. VHP state general secretary Gouri Prasad Rath said, "We strongly believe that the Maoist groups in Kandhamal are being funded by Christian missionaries and several NGOs who receive huge amount of foreign funds for their operations in the district. The con _ Post free property ads on Yello Classifieds now! www.yello.in http://ss1.richmedia.in/recurl.asp?pid=221
[Goanet] It's the Economy, Stupid ---- interesting!
* G * O * A * N * E * T C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * GARCA BRANCA VACATION ACCOMMODATION LOUTULIM, SOUTH GOA. For R&R; modern/clean amenities; serene, healthy and wholesome location Visit http://www.garcabranca.com for details/booking/confirmation. I just loved to read the article - C'est la economie..S'il vous plaint - that appeared in GT, for I love that language. But as I continued reading, I felt my Oxygen supply is getting cut off! The phrase which Oscar quoted was tossed up by presidential advisor & political strategist in James Carville, the highly regarded Democratic political operative from Louisiana's bayou country, which helped keep the 1992 Clinton campaign in focus and "on message" with a simple four-word phrase - It's the economy, stupid. To me his misquote appears to be his typo error (I consider it before he say's so) or may be ...another Task Force gimmick...or...? Have a re-look to his post in GT. Check how Oscar starts his article with CATCHY TITLE . and has he continues further he appears confused? He even forgot that, today American's, especially working class, are uneasy about the economy, and they are up in arms telling Bush at White House (with rephrased phrase): "It's the TAX hike, stupid!" Having expressed this, Oscar's confused mind, confused thinking, and or his typo mistakes - what ever it may be - has created waves, speculations, raising unwanted question marks all over Goa. Any way Goans will have to be watchful on --who says what? Nevertheless, it's interesting to take this phrase further and check it's applicability to Goa! Today in Goa, the prices of every thing - Roti, Kapda and Makan including Goan favorite FISH - the basic requirements of Aam Admi - are shooting sky high day by day! Why? Did any one paid attention to this issue? Why at all a politician should decide even what Fish Goans should be eating tomorrow and at what price? Well, friends, all this is happening at the command and blessings of our favorite Congress MLAs and Congress Ministers. Congress regime, for past 2 - 3 years, has created mess in economic security, health, housing affordability, environmental sustainability, and cultural vitality. They have not only influenced and screwed our democratic participation and public policies but compelled Aam Admi come on roads in 2007. In reality, Economy should have been the servant of society, but these politicians have changed the meaning of economy upside down and made society the servant of the economy! Above statements have been picked up by me from what I heard at GBA meetings during Regional Plan agitations, where GBA members had literarily washed congressmen using CORRUPTION soap! Same statements were also heard during anti-SEZ agitations of both the groups!!! And also during IT Park agitation Some of our Goanet members were also vocal on CORRUPTION charges against Congress regime during one or other agitations that shook Goa upside down in the year 2007! OR should I say 2008 is going to be an ERA of CHEMELIONS & CORRUPTION - quick bunks & quick fucks!! Friends, at the end of the day its THE FACT prevailing in Goa for which I have every reason to rephrase the original phrase of James Carville and say: IT'S CONGRESS POLITICIANS, STUPID; ITS CONGRESSMEN, STUPIED; IT'S CONGRESS SUPPORTERS, STUPID; its... (MOG ani FOG SODANCH ASPAK JAI, DEV TUMPKA BORI BUDH DIV). Best regards, Dr. U. G. Barad
[Goanet] Goa news for January 12, 2008
* G * O * A * N * E * T C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * GARCA BRANCA VACATION ACCOMMODATION LOUTULIM, SOUTH GOA. For R&R; modern/clean amenities; serene, healthy and wholesome location Visit http://www.garcabranca.com for details/booking/confirmation. Goa News from Google News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** Govt to bring out white paper on traffic scene in Goa - Navhind Times [4 hours ago] Panaji, Jan 11 : Ina bid to curb the rising road accidents in Goa, the government has decided to dedicate this year 2008 as the Year of the Road. ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=T&ct=us/3-0&fd=R&url=http://www.navhindtimes.com/articles.php?Story_ID=011249&cid=1125845130&ei=CwqIR7PmH42uygSfz7C5DA *** Goa Nightclub Brings Out Stars - The Gossip Girls [8 hours ago] Everybody who is anybody was at the trendy Goa nightclub last night. It truly was a one-stop shop for paparazzi looking for some sizzling shots. ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=T&ct=us/7-0&fd=R&url=http://www.celebrity-gossip.net/celebrities/hollywood/goa-nightclub-brings-out-stars-202729/&cid=1126123723&ei=CwqIR7PmH42uygSfz7C5DA *** Another tourist molested in Goa - Hindustan Times [1 hour ago] Agnelo Noronha (32), who owns a beach shack on Utorda beach in south Goa, was arrested after the 27-year-old Russian woman staying in a five-star hotel here ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=T&ct=us/0-0&fd=R&url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/redir.aspx?ID=c7c38112-3163-4eb8-8c56-98b17b348303&cid=1126170553&ei=CwqIR7PmH42uygSfz7C5DA *** Goa`s iron ore exports decline - Business Standard [Jan 10, 2008] Glenn Kalavampara, secretary, Goa Mineral Ore Exporters Association (GOMEA) said the decline in exports was anticipated as one of the two shiploaders at ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=T&ct=us/8-0&fd=R&url=http://www.business-standard.com/common/storypage.php?autono=310286&leftnm=0&subLeft=0&chkFlg=&cid=1126188957&ei=CwqIR7PmH42uygSfz7C5DA *** Itsa shame to legalise bullfights in Goa: PETA chief - Navhind Times [4 hours ago] Down in Goa to release her latest book ˜50 Easy Ways Kids Can Help Animals ˜ she took some time off for a chat with ˜The Navhind Times speaking about ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=T&ct=us/4-0&fd=R&url=http://www.navhindtimes.com/articles.php?Story_ID=011240&cid=1126193198&ei=CwqIR7PmH42uygSfz7C5DA *** All systems Goa! Teenage star plans to put Indian football on ... - Sportingo [10 hours ago] Joshuah Vaz is the first youngster from Goa to train with a Portuguese club, but FIFA are planning to give the game a boost on the sub-continent. ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=T&ct=us/9-0&fd=R&url=http://www.sportingo.com/football/all_systems_goa_teenage_star/1001,6489&cid=0&ei=CwqIR7PmH42uygSfz7C5DA *** Goa to Hell, Cheapskate! - TMZ.com [2 hours ago] Don't try to screw over the guys at Goa nightclub -- or they'll call you out on your s**t in front of everybody! TMZ caught a Goa doorman picking a public ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=T&ct=us/6-0&fd=R&url=http://kwww.tmz.com/2008/01/11/goa-to-hell-cheapskate/&cid=0&ei=CwqIR7PmH42uygSfz7C5DA *** GOA Freight Announces Expansion of Their Canadian Warehousing Facility - Primenewswire (press release) [7 hours ago] 11, 2008 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- GOA Freight has finalized plansto expand their warehousing facility by 12000 square feet. In addition to the creation of their ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=T&ct=us/5-0&fd=R&url=http://www.primenewswire.com/newsroom/news.html?d=134180&cid=1126184435&ei=CwqIR7PmH42uygSfz7C5DA *** DLF, Hilton plan first branded residential hotel in Goa - Economic Times [3 hours ago] Real estate developer, DLF will soon come up with Indias first branded residential hotel with the Hilton Group in Goa. The 200-room hotel with 80 villas ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=T&ct=us/2-0&fd=R&url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/News/News_By_Industry/DLF_Hilton_plan_first_branded_residential_hotel_in_Goa/articleshow/2694100.cms&cid=0&ei=CwqIR7PmH42uygSfz7C5DA *** Sunil Sethi: Goa`s seething undercurrents - Business Standard [4 hours ago] Goa: Indias top seaside tourist destination is going through an uncertain season. Depending on whom you listen to, its been good, bad or will definitely ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=T&ct=us/1-0&fd=R&url=http://www.business-standard.com/common/click_track.php?act=opinion&var=310465&cid=0&ei=CwqIR7PmH42uygSfz7C5DA Compiled by Goanet News Service http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php
[Goanet] Goanet-CyberMatrimonials - January 2008
* G * O * A * N * E * T C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * GARCA BRANCA VACATION ACCOMMODATION LOUTULIM, SOUTH GOA. For R&R; modern/clean amenities; serene, healthy and wholesome location Visit http://www.garcabranca.com for details/booking/confirmation. # LOOKING OUT for a life partner? Circulate your message among thousands of largely-Goan readers. For a listing in this column send details to christina at goanet.org with the subject line CYBER-MATRIMONIALS. This is a free, volunteer-driven service undertaken in community interest. Feel free to share this ezine among others who might find it useful. # FEMALE (Looking for a Groom) Marriage alliance invited for RC Goan lady, 40 years old, cheerful, good-natured from a cultured and educated family seeking jovial bachelors from a good family background. Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Mangalorean RC parents living in Mumbai are seeking matrimonial alliance for their daughter aged 27 years, 5 4", intelligent with pleasing personality. A graduate in B.Com, has a good job and is looking for a suitable RC groom in India or abroad, between 27 and 32 years of age, sober, professionally qualified and well settled. Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Parents of a 29 year old goan RC spinster, slim, 5' 3" pleasant, loving and homely, MSc, presently employed seeks suitable proposals from a Goan bachelor with a similar background, upto 36 years. Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] US based Goan RC, spinster, 49 year old, 5' 3", good natured, pleasant personality, friendly, graduate, employed, looking for bachelor b/w 47-52 years old, graduate, employed, enjoys outdoors, socializing at the same time maintaining a good family home, non smoker & occasional drinker and settled in the US. Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] RC Goan parents seek alliance for their daughter 32 yrs/ 5' 6.5", B.Com Graduate, loving, caring and simple in nature, employed in a good position in the Gulf. Looking for a suitable educated, cultured, god-fearing, non-smoker/non-drinker and well placed goan bachelor. Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Affluent Christian parents inviting proposals for their only daughter 28 years old who has Masters in IT (Australia) and pursuing her own business at Chennai. Father is a businessman . Proposals invited from qualified boys who are broadminded with modern outlook, outgoing, have interest in western music, dancing, sports and are willing to relocate to Chennai. Email profile and photo to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] RC Goan parents invites alliance for their daughter, 25 years, born and brought up in Mumbai and staying in Mumbai, from well settled RC Goan bachelors, having good family values, sober habits, upto 32 years. Email with photograph to [EMAIL PROTECTED] RC Goan Parents seek alliance for their daughter aged 32, homely, very fair, highly qualified, having a good moral background, working abroad with a PR from RC goan bachelors upto 36 years of age, having sober habits, understanding, family oriented settled in the US, Australia and India. Email with pic: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Marriage alliance invited from mature, educated and well-setteled bachelors/widowers from Goa or abroad for a God-fearing, well-educated, attractive, cultured and down-to-earth Goan RC spinster aged 30, 5ft. Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Goan RC, aged 33, lawyer by profession, working in the MiddleEast, looking for an Goan RC bachelor between 34 to 37 years of age, well qualified and settled, having good moral and family values and decent social etiquette. Email with pic: [EMAIL PROTECTED] RC Goan IT professional, 35 yrs, height 5'2" based in Mumbai, simple, down to earth and understanding, invites alliance from well-settled RC bachelors from India or abroad. Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] RC Goan spinster, 40 , 5'3", well educated, goodlooking, simple, understanding and homely type of girl, looking for marriage alliance from serious well settled decent RC bachelors. upto 49. Email with pic: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Goan RC, graduate spinster, working in Goa. I'm a bit of a homely person with a pleasant personality and a mix of traditional and modern values and culture. I'm good looking, and although I'm 37, I'm told I look about 27. I'm searching for a nice partner to share the rest of my life with. Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Single Goan RC female, born 1960, working as an HR Executive for an MNC in Mumbai, India looking for suitable groom, graduate and professionally well settled. Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Pleasant and caring Goan Lady 33 years, 5'1 tall, living in Toro
Re: [Goanet] For and against Rajan...
* G * O * A * N * E * T C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * GARCA BRANCA VACATION ACCOMMODATION LOUTULIM, SOUTH GOA. For R&R; modern/clean amenities; serene, healthy and wholesome location Visit http://www.garcabranca.com for details/booking/confirmation. To Goanet - Radhakrishnan Nair wrote: >Rajan wants to shoot the victims (the labourers) on Goa border! No. You should be ashamed of yourself for diluting the force of my policy recommendations, thus making me look kinder & gentler. My earlier proposal included only the Indian brutes driving their cars into Goa during the peak season. The proposal looks even more attractive now that Tata has announced a cheapo car. Migrants crossing the border on foot can simply be shooed away. This will result in savings on ammunition and hence not place any unnecessary burden on the state's exchequer. You may now ask supplementary questions if you wish. Warm regards, r Never miss a thing. Make Yahoo your home page. http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs
[Goanet] Riots In Orissa - A heart touching Testimony - Asian Age
* G * O * A * N * E * T C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * GARCA BRANCA VACATION ACCOMMODATION LOUTULIM, SOUTH GOA. For R&R; modern/clean amenities; serene, healthy and wholesome location Visit http://www.garcabranca.com for details/booking/confirmation. Riots In Orissa By Angana Chatterji 07 January, 2008 Asian Age December 25 2007: Seven churches, Catholic, Protestant, Pentacostal, Independent ... burned in Barakhama village, Kandhamal district, central Orissa. December 23, 2007: Hindutva (Hindu supremacist ideology) affiliated Adivasi (tribal) organisations organised a march, rallying, "Stop Christianity. Kill Christians." A Dalit (formerly "untouchable" groups) Christian leader testified, "We went to the local police and informed them of the situation. They assured us that things would be under control. On December 24, in the daytime, we heard voices of Bajrang Dal, Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP), Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), Shiv Sena people, chanting, 'Hindu, Hindu, Bhai, Bhai'; 'RSS Zindabad'; 'Lakshmanananda Zindabad.' They shut down shops. That night they felled trees to block roads, severed power and phone lines. On the 25th, we went to the inspector-in-charge of police again. On the 25th, at 2.30, about 200 of us sat down to Christmas prayer at our church, and around 4 p.m. we heard the mob approach." The mob, about 4,000 persons, many bearing symbolic tilaks (religious mark on forehead), belonged to various Sangh Parivar (Hindu nationalist, militant) groups, named above, inciting local Hindus into rioting. Estimates state 20 per cent of the mob comprised people from Barkahama, 80 per cent from surrounding Baliguda, Raikia, Phulbani, as far away as Beherampur. "They broke the door to our church. We ran. We fell and kept running." Women and men were intimidated and assaulted. Cries rent the air. "Christians must become Hindu or die. Kill them. Kill them. Kill them. Gita not Bible. Destroy their faith." The crowd carried rods, trishuls, swords. They used guns, a first in Orissa. Predominantly middle class caste Hindus participated in looting, destroying and torching property. Handmade bombs started the fires. Breakage was systematic. Women and men hid for days in forests, later seeking shelter in Baliguda town relief camp, returning to decimated Barakhama on January 2. Engulfed in soot and sorrow, people attempted to function amid charred remnants. A woman said, "Everything burns down and we are left with nothing. How little our lives are made (of). How alone we are, so far away from everything." In Baliguda, in one church, furniture was dragged out, lit into a grotesque sculpture. The private violated in public, made spectacle. A Catholic church burnt, opposite the street the fire station witnessed the incident, but did not intervene. A cow, dragged from a shed, set afire, was beaten to death, identified as "Christian." Targeted: Bammunigaon, Bodagan, Daringbari, Goborkutty, Jhinjirguda, Kamapada, Kulpakia, Mandipanka, Nuagaon, Phulbani, Pobingia, Sindrigaon, Ulipadaro villages. Convents, presbytery, hostels, a minor seminary, vocational training centre. Organisational offices, as that of World Vision. Two churches in Chakapad. Christian religious services were not permitted in Phulbani. A Hindutva mob surrounded Tikabali police station, two jeeps were torched. Independent investigators charge that the violence was planned, that the police had prior knowledge of Hindutva groups' intent to riot. The pertinent district collector and superintendent of police have been transferred, not discharged. A Judicial Review Commission (JRC) chaired by a former (not sitting) judge has been appointed by the government of Orissa to investigate the riots. Its power or legitimacy is in question. The Central government did not appoint an inquiry by the Central Bureau of Investigation, even as it is apparent that the very administration that failed to contain the riots and delayed deploying adequate forces, and whose officials at the district level may have been involved in its execution, cannot administer justice. Hindutva activists have lobbied the JRC to organise its terms of reference premised on the claim that an attack on Lakshmanananda Saraswati, a Hindu proselytiser, by Christians in Bammunigaon started the riots. This timeline is falsified. Sources state Hindutva groups planned Christmas day strikes, organised vandalism of Christmas symbols, and incited rioting. Christians in one area responded with reciprocal, not proportionate, violence. Dominant rationale reduces this to majority vs minority communalism. Rather than focus on systematic targeting of Christians, their overwhelmingly peacef
Re: [Goanet] Goa Disability Rehabilition Centre
* G * O * A * N * E * T C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * GARCA BRANCA VACATION ACCOMMODATION LOUTULIM, SOUTH GOA. For R&R; modern/clean amenities; serene, healthy and wholesome location Visit http://www.garcabranca.com for details/booking/confirmation. Please forward this message to interested parties. There are approximately 15,000+ differently abled in Goa. George --- "Disability Rights Assoc, Goa" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Dear Fr. Valerian, The Secretary Social Welfare Mr. Srivastava has called a meeting of all the NGOs for disabled in Goa on Tuesday 15th Jan at 3.30pm at Secretariat Conference Hall, Porvorim to discuss this and other issues pertaining to the disabled in Goa. Do attend the meeting for further details. Regards Avelino On Fri, 11 Jan 2008 Caritas Goa wrote: >Dear Avelino, > >Thank you for your e-mail regarding the Govt. of Goa decision in giving the >Goa District Rehabilitation Centre on management contract. > >I would like to know more details about the same. How it is to be run? How >many persons are needed for the running of the same? Where is it to >function? etc. > >Once I get more details about the same, I will decide about it. > >With best wishes for a Happy and Prosperous New Year 2008. > >Fr. Valeriano Vaz >DIRECTOR > > > >On 9 Jan 2008 12:25:16 -, Avelino de Sa <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > >Dear Friends, > > > > The Govt. of Goa is interested in giving the Goa District Disability > > Rehabitation Centre on management contract. It wll provide the grants for > > its functioning. > > > > If any NGO is interested in taking it up please contact me at the earliest > > for further details. > > > > Regards > > Avelino de Sa > > PRESIDENT DISABILITY RIGHTS ASSOCIATION OF GOA C/o Star Investments Opp. Head Post Office Panjim, Goa - 403 001. Telefax: 0832 - 2427160 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.disabilitygoa.com "Making way for the differently abled in Goa"
[Goanet] School student killed in bus mishap in South Goa
* G * O * A * N * E * T C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * GARCA BRANCA VACATION ACCOMMODATION LOUTULIM, SOUTH GOA. For R&R; modern/clean amenities; serene, healthy and wholesome location Visit http://www.garcabranca.com for details/booking/confirmation. Do GOACAN a favour, circulate this email to your family members, relatives, neighbours and friends. Help others be BETTER INFORMED -- Documented by Goa Desc Resource Centre (GDRC) Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Student killed in Fatorda mishap A 15-year old school student was killed on the spot, while 23 others were injured when the minibus in which they were travelling overturned at Fatorda today. Out of 23 passengers, five including one teacher and four students have been admitted to Hospicio Hospital, here. The other passengers sustained minor injuries. The young boy, whose head was smashed in the accident, was removed from the overturned minibus by the locals. According to the Margao police, the victim, Kethan Kudalkar, was class X student of Loyola High School, here. The police said that the over speeding minibus overturned after its driver lost control and hit a house while overtaking another minibus. The accident took place at around 7.20 a.m. The inmates of the house were not injured though the house was damaged. The loss estimate is not yet known. The minibus driver ran away from the accident scene fearing public ire. Later however the Margao police arrested the minibus driver, Mangesh Naik under Section 304 (A) for driving the bus in a rash and negligent manner and causing death. The South Goa superintendent of police, Mr Shekhar Prabhudessai said that the police have recommended cancellation of permit of minibus and driver's licence. The police have sent a detailed report of the accident to the RTO, he said. All legal procedures have been followed and the driver will charged for rash and negligent driving causing death, he said. -- The Navhind Times 09/01/08 page1 -- - GOA CIVIC AND CONSUMER ACTION NETWORK - promoting civic and consumer rights in Goa - GOACAN Post Box 187 Margao, Goa 403 601 GOACAN Post Box 78 Mapusa, Goa 403 507 mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] --
[Goanet] Can the Govt.ensure students safety by introducing School Buses in Goa ?
* G * O * A * N * E * T C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * GARCA BRANCA VACATION ACCOMMODATION LOUTULIM, SOUTH GOA. For R&R; modern/clean amenities; serene, healthy and wholesome location Visit http://www.garcabranca.com for details/booking/confirmation. - Do GOACAN a favour, circulate this email to your family members, relatives, neighbours and friends. Help others be BETTER INFORMED The time is come for the people of Goa to ORGANISE not AGONISE !! - -- Documented by Goa Desc Resource Centre (GDRC) Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- School Bus Safety *Preparing for School* Put everything including water bottle in school bag, and free both hands. Ensure that nothing is sticking out (Hood of coat, straps, drawstrings, etc.) of you, which could get caught in handrail, bus door, etc. Start in time to board the bus. *Reaching the pick-up point* Try to stay off the road as far as possible. Do not run on the road. Do not go between parked vehicles. ** *Waiting for the Bus* Stand in line. Do not play, or push and shove. *Boarding the Bus* Do not hurry, wait till the bus completely stops. Enter the bus in single file line. Hold the handrail and enter. Go straight to your seat. *While travelling* Be seated properly and face forward. Do not put any part of your body outside the bus. Do not travel on footboard. Keep the aisle clear. Do not make much noise as it distracts driver. Follow the instructions of driver and conductor *Alighting the Bus* Don't be in a hurry, wait till the bus completely stops. Use handrail to get off the bus. Be visible to the driver while alighting. Don't crawl under the bus to pick up fallen things. Never move behind the bus, the blindspot of driver. Leave the bus in a single file. *Remember when crossing the road:* Find a safe place to cross. Stop before the kerb so as to see the approaching traffic. Let coming traffic pass. Do not cross until you find a safe gap in traffic. Cross the road when it is safe. Do not run. --- Leaflet issued by the Department of Road Transport & Highways, Ministry of Shipping, Road Transport & Highways, Government of India, --- - GOA CIVIC AND CONSUMER ACTION NETWORK - promoting civic and consumer rights in Goa - GOACAN Post Box 187 Margao, Goa 403 601 GOACAN Post Box 78 Mapusa, Goa 403 507 mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] --
[Goanet] GMAS Statement on Firing of Goan Security Personnel
* G * O * A * N * E * T C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * GARCA BRANCA VACATION ACCOMMODATION LOUTULIM, SOUTH GOA. For R&R; modern/clean amenities; serene, healthy and wholesome location Visit http://www.garcabranca.com for details/booking/confirmation. To Goanet - * Press Release Friday, Jan 11, 2008: Goas Movement Against SEZs (GMAS) is shocked that the Goan security guards employed at the Goa Assembly Complex, Kadamba Transport Corporation, Goa Medical College (and we do not know where else in Goa) have been replaced by Hindi-speaking security personnel from Orissa, U.P., W. Bengal etc. It was the former Chief Minister Pratapsing Rane who was hell bent on bringing SEZs to the state in the name of the Goan unemployed. The sacking of Goan security personnel manning these 3 centres and their replacement by non-Goans hired by a non-Goan company is proof that Rane is not interested in the welfare of the Goan people. GMAS demands to know why the local security guards have been sacked and replaced by non-Goans when our Goan employees are very much capable and not susegad at all which is a slogan used to deride Goans. It is well known that all government jobs today at every level are given for a price. Was there a price paid for these security jobs, too? GMAS also demands to know whether these non-Goans who were recruited were tested for their knowledge of the local language. Those responsible for displacing the local security guards must know that this act of theirs is anti-Goan as the families of these Goan youth are now deprived of a breadwinner. It must be noted that the politicians responsible for sacking the Goan employees have lost all rights to talk of the unemployed Goans as they themselves are responsible to denying job opportunities to the local people. GMAS calls upon such representatives to resign in shame. Matanhy Saldanha Convener * Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. http://mobile.yahoo.com/;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ
Re: [Goanet] Goanet Digest, Vol 3, Issue 31
* G * O * A * N * E * T C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * GARCA BRANCA VACATION ACCOMMODATION LOUTULIM, SOUTH GOA. For R&R; modern/clean amenities; serene, healthy and wholesome location Visit http://www.garcabranca.com for details/booking/confirmation. Hi Carmo Thanks for informing me that you were well and truly indoctrinated at your primary school. Some would refer to this as being thoroughly brainwashed! I would not wish such indoctrination on young kids. I would prefer to allow older kids and young adults to choose from a number of faiths only if they want to. On another point, I would not call skill acquisition and ability in hockey as an education. For me, an education is something you have gained after forgetting most of what you learned at school. Above all, education is about independent critical thinking. Perhaps you might indicate why, possibly, you disagree with my views above. I don't think my own early education was significantly different from yours but the outcomes do seem to be rather different and I value what I have. I have also particularly valued in-depth discussion with rigorously trained Jesuit priests. Kind regards Cornel CARMO DCRUZ <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Cornel,My first Std Teacher convinced me that there is only one God in solidly Jesuit St Stanislaus High School, Bandra.I have never challenged that. This is one of the predicaments of not being thru a solid Jesuit Education.
[Goanet] Willful destruction of Goa
* G * O * A * N * E * T C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * GARCA BRANCA VACATION ACCOMMODATION LOUTULIM, SOUTH GOA. For R&R; modern/clean amenities; serene, healthy and wholesome location Visit http://www.garcabranca.com for details/booking/confirmation. Dear Rajan, Appearances are deceptive or , if you prefer it in Konkani, "Dista toxem aso-na tem. Dongor pois thaun sazre, lagim thaun kazre" The "Goan" security guards are from the PETS like system of Goa Contract Labour Society created during BJP rule in Goa and still headed by a BJP man [No prizes for guessing who is the President of the labour Society]. If anyone expects Rane to be comfortable with such "Security" in the Goa Assembly at a time when [according to Dr.Carmo da Cruz] Parikar is trying to become CM again, one only has to see a clipping of what happened in the Goa Assembly when Manohar Parrikar was the CM and Filipe Neri Rodrigues was physically pulled out of the main hall by policeman dressed as Marshals. While I would love for Goans to be employed in Goa, this particular is hardly the place to begin it. The BIS is a professional outfit headed by ex-Servicemen who have fought to defend India and whose colleagues liberated Goa in 1961. Yes, the same type of "ghattis" like Ram Manohar Lohia , Gen. K.P.Candet and other persons detested by the likes of Rajan and other xenophobics. The Kala Academy, the Goa University and other institutions are guarded by BIS for many years. Oh! I understand it is inconvenient for Parrikar not to have his merry men in charge of security at the Gao Assembly complex from this session onwards. But what is Rajan's problem? Why does it not agitate him that D-Link employs 90 percent ghatti employees while its head honcho in Goa talks about 80 percent "local" employees in SEZ of Raheja's which is not in his control ...or the Goa Government's for that matter. ;-) To his advantage, I cannot ask Rajan where he was all these years, specially during the BJP era. I know he was abroad ...as an out-migrant from Goa and India. "Indi" perhaps ...but not ghatti ! ;-) I will not call him that. To amcho Goycho pao, murre ;-) Mog asundi. Miguel Date: Thu, 10 Jan 2008 22:31:08 -0800 (PST) From: "Rajan P. Parrikar" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [Goanet] Willful destruction of Goa Pratapsing Rane is out to destroy Goa. In no other state would disregard & disdain for one's own be tolerated like it is in Goa. These fellows from Orissa, W Bengal, UP etc should be sent packing right away to their own homes. * http://www.navhindtimes.com/articles.php?Story_ID=011159 "The Bharatiya Janata Party today demanded the immediate reinstatement of the Goan security guards who were removed from their jobs at the Secretariat complex, Porvorim, the Goa Medical College, Bambolim and the Kadamba Transport Corporation. * Warm regards, r -- -.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-. Miguel Braganza, S1 Gracinda Apts, Rajvaddo, Mhapsa 403507 Goa Ph 9822982676 [EMAIL PROTECTED] -.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.
Re: [Goanet] Goa - blessed by the Gods
* G * O * A * N * E * T C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * GARCA BRANCA VACATION ACCOMMODATION LOUTULIM, SOUTH GOA. For R&R; modern/clean amenities; serene, healthy and wholesome location Visit http://www.garcabranca.com for details/booking/confirmation. Only Hindus have gods! everyone else has only One God! What a lot of Crap the rest of this is! Why are being bored with these myths? Hans Christian Anderson's tales are infinitely better, I say. Nasci Caldeira. -- --- Goanet News Service <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Goa - blessed by the Gods > > Rohit R. Phalgaonkar > The Sahyadhri Khand mentions that Goa was created > when Shri Parshuram shot > an arrow in the Arabian Sea and ordered it to > recede. > > Along with him he brought many Rishis (sages), out > of which, seven meditated > near the confluence of five rivers for seven crores > years. Pleased with the > Rishis, Shri Mahadev appeared on Earth and granted > them a boon. The Rishis > requested him to stay on this Earth so that even the > other people could > worship him. The boon was granted and since then, > Shri Mahadev resided in > Goa by the name of Shri Saptkoteshwar. > > The Bhojs, the Chalukys, the Shilahars, the Kadambs, > the Vijaynagars ruled > over this "Punnya Bhumi". The dynastic rule in Goa > can be traced from the > 4th century AD upto the 16th century. Each dynasty's > worship of a distinct > deity, new cultural forms and food habits were > easily assimilated in Goa's > soil and remained for years to come. > > A beautiful temple of Shri Saptkoteshwar in Narve in > the taluka of Bicholim > is a testimony to many historic events of Goa's > past. > > The Kadamb dynasty's rule is considered to be the > "Suvarn Kaal" or "Golden > Period" of Goa. They worshipped the Shri > Saptkoteshwar and the Kadamb king > Jaikeshi Dev I, in the 11th century, even had the > name of this deity > inscribed on the coins during his rule. > > A beautiful temple of Shri Saptkoteshwar of the > Kadamb period existed on the > island of "Dipwati", today's Diwar. The invasions of > the Turks (probably the > Bahamanis or Tughlaqs) ruined this temple. The > legend in Narve mentions that > the temple was reconstructed in Diwar by Madhav > Mantri of the Vijaynagar > dynasty. This legend is asserted on copper plates of > Madhav Mantri dated > 1391AD found outside Goa. The temple ruins in Diwar > today speak volumes > about its past. A water tank with carved niches on > its walls is all that has > remained of that glorious structure. > > During the Inquisition period, the "Ling" was kept > on a barbican of a well. > The marks of the copper vessel can be still seen on > it. It was rescued by > Narayan Surya Rao Sardesai and was kept in a > laterite cave in Narve in > Bicholim taluka. > This inscription still exists on the wall of the > Mukhmandap of the temple > today. Make the switch to the world's best email. Get the new Yahoo!7 Mail now. www.yahoo7.com.au/worldsbestemail
Re: [Goanet] Myths regarding missionary social work
* G * O * A * N * E * T C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * GARCA BRANCA VACATION ACCOMMODATION LOUTULIM, SOUTH GOA. For R&R; modern/clean amenities; serene, healthy and wholesome location Visit http://www.garcabranca.com for details/booking/confirmation. Dear Fr Ivo I agree with your words below that, there is 'racism' even in Europe but would add that with legislation (with teeth) and anti-racist education, it is receding. You may be interested in the sociological evidence that the more religious are generally more 'racist'. Also, that Eastern European Catholics harbour a lot of 'racism' that, gets exported to say the UK where labour requirements are high. And of course we simply must not forget a) the irony of well entrenched 'racism' of Catholic Goan casteism that is now finding its way, virtually as an export, to parts of Europe like Portugal via the Portuguese passport route and b) the evidence that, in my generosity, I would refer to as 'unconscious' 'racism' in what Catholic Goans and others in Goa say, often in an avuncular way, about out groups like the 'lower castes' (by name) and migrants etc. Even worse is when they try to justify it! In sum, my contention is that 'racism' of the many kinds around can never be right or justified---there can never be excuses for 'racism'. Sincerely Cornel DaCosta. "Fr. Ivo da C. Souza" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: *I said it. I repeat it. History backs my statement. There is 'racism' even today in Europe. Yet, Gospel has changed the face of the world, in spite of our failures, which have been acknowledge by the Church herself.
Re: [Goanet] Torture of Christians in Orissa
* G * O * A * N * E * T C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * GARCA BRANCA VACATION ACCOMMODATION LOUTULIM, SOUTH GOA. For R&R; modern/clean amenities; serene, healthy and wholesome location Visit http://www.garcabranca.com for details/booking/confirmation. --- Gilbert Lawrence <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > This is just like one cannot claim all views are > welcome; then zing any views one may not agree with. > Kind Regards, GL > I think Gilbert has a problem understanding the simple notion of all views being welcome. All views include criticism or "zinging" of those views. People should be allowed to zing Gilbert's views if they find them absurd and/or erroneous. Disagreements are also views. All disagreements are welcome. Now in the rest of his post below, Gilbert is trying to change his tune. In his original response to Miguel and me he was trying to accuse us of innuendo despite admitting that he was ignorant about the issue in question. Miguel was simply objecting to the claim that the riots were unprovoked. I was pointing out that religious harmony would have been better served if the Christian religious organization in Goa had not avoided mentioning that a Hindu religious leader was allegedly attacked in the initial phase of the riots. Cheers, Santosh --- Gilbert Lawrence <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Hi Miguel > > The following statement of yours is the crux of the > discussion on Goanet. To repeat it, "The scale and > the target of the violence was not against the > people who 'provoked' it." I would have pointed > this out if our 'all knowing guy' restrained > himself.:=)) >
Re: [Goanet] For and against Rajan...
* G * O * A * N * E * T C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * GARCA BRANCA VACATION ACCOMMODATION LOUTULIM, SOUTH GOA. For R&R; modern/clean amenities; serene, healthy and wholesome location Visit http://www.garcabranca.com for details/booking/confirmation. I salute your honesty, Vivian! You've correctly identified the problem: the labourers are here because they are needed; they defecate in the open because they are not provided with toilet facilities by their employers. So who's to blame -- the labourers or the employers who exploit them? Rajan wants to shoot the victims (the labourers) on Goa border! If that's not arrogance, I don't know what is. Cheers, RKN <>
[Goanet] Liberty, equality, crap.... and neo-Emperors ;-)
* G * O * A * N * E * T C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * GARCA BRANCA VACATION ACCOMMODATION LOUTULIM, SOUTH GOA. For R&R; modern/clean amenities; serene, healthy and wholesome location Visit http://www.garcabranca.com for details/booking/confirmation. Dear Roland, Thank you for the clarification that you are NOT a xenophobic like Rajan apparently has become ;-) Everyone must learn to be civil and have civic sense. Absolutely. Not all Goans behave the way you do. "Going to the hills" in the mornings is still a practice among traditional Goans in many places, including Verna SEZ area. Mr. Gama was talking how this "space" is getting reduced in Goa and people are being "forced" to use common toilets as if they were in Dhobi Talao ;-) Poverty IS an issue. Education is another issue. Care to give up your luxuries and help change the situation? Plenty of organisation on the ground need help and volunteers! Mog asundi. Miguel. Date: Thu, 10 Jan 2008 20:43:50 -0500 From: "Roland Francis" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [Goanet] Liberty, equality, crap and neo-Emperors ;-) Miguel-bab, I am not an advocate for shutting out people who want to come to Goa. Born as a Goan in Bombay, being an expatriate in the Gulf and an immigrant to Canada, I would be a fool to be such an advocate. You must have marked me for an idiot who has taken leave of whatever common sense he has, to arrive at your conclusion. If you read my post again, I mentioned that I am against outsiders making Goa a pigsty. And no, Miguelinho, poverty has nothing to do with it, in case you are thinking of running with that argument. Roland. 416-453-3371 On Jan 10, 2008 11:12 AM, Miguel Braganza <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Perhaps, Roland will tell us why it is okay for a Indian [and Goans are Indians!] to be in Toronto and proud suffixing it to the name like a FRCS or an MBE and not okay for an Indian from UP, Karnataka, TN or Kerala to be in Goa, India. -- -.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-. Miguel Braganza, S1 Gracinda Apts, Rajvaddo, Mhapsa 403507 Goa Ph 9822982676 [EMAIL PROTECTED] -.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.
[Goanet] American India Foundation Service Corps Fellowships
* G * O * A * N * E * T C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * GARCA BRANCA VACATION ACCOMMODATION LOUTULIM, SOUTH GOA. For R&R; modern/clean amenities; serene, healthy and wholesome location Visit http://www.garcabranca.com for details/booking/confirmation. The American India Foundation is currently accepting applications for its 2008-2009 Service Corps Fellowship. The Fellows will serve with Indian NGOs from September 2008 to June 2009. About the Service Corps Fellowship The Service Corps Fellowship builds bridges between America and India through the exchange of technical skills and intellectual resources. Every year, AIF sends approximately 25 outstanding young American professionals to work for ten months with leading non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in India. The program builds the capacity of Indian NGOs, while developing American leaders with a deep connection to India and an understanding of Indian civil society. Since its inception, AIF's Service Corps Fellowship has sent 169 Fellows to serve with over 70 NGOs, with the primary focus of improving livelihoods, enhancing primary education, promoting public health and human rights. About the American India Foundation AIF works to accelerate social and economic change in India. By mobilizing people and resources across the United States, AIF has invested in over 90 NGOs in India. AIF awards grants to improve education, livelihood, and public health projects in India, with a specific emphasis on promoting elementary education, empowering women, and combating HIV/AIDS. More information at www.aif.org Application Criteria Fellows are selected from a competitive pool of applicants with a diverse range of backgrounds. Fellows are required to: Have demonstrated a strong interest in India's development sector Be between the ages of 21 and 35 on September 1, 2008 Have achieved an undergraduate degree prior to starting the program Be a US Citizen or US Permanent Resident Fellows are preferred to: Have prior work experience or a graduate degree Have worked/lived in a developing country Application Process Online Application Deadline: February 1, 2008 Decision Notification to candidates: April 2008 Fellowship Support Pre-screened host organization and mentor Modest monthly stipend for living, housing, food and transport Supplemental health insurance coverage Travel expenses to and from India Orientation in India and ongoing training To apply complete the online application at http://www.aif.org For more information contact Yael Gottlieb at [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [Goanet] Goanet Digest, Vol 3, Issue 39
* G * O * A * N * E * T C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * GARCA BRANCA VACATION ACCOMMODATION LOUTULIM, SOUTH GOA. For R&R; modern/clean amenities; serene, healthy and wholesome location Visit http://www.garcabranca.com for details/booking/confirmation. In einer eMail vom 11.01.2008 11:35:21 (MEZ) Mitteleuropäische Zeit schreibt [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Rajan writes: The Mae de Deus church at Saligao has now become a tourist attraction. I wanted to shoot it (cue for Merwyn Lobo to feel frisky, hehehehe) at that moment just before the onset of darkness when the sky turns a cobalt blue (you only get a 2-3 minutes window for this). But I was nervous because Paulo brings in his buses filled with the Goa Filmi Chakkar herd just around this time. My heart sank when I saw two buses offload what looked like humans (I could only tell for sure that they were N Indians). Fortunately, the troglodytes beat a hasty retreat and I took my shot (Merwyn, you can calm down now, hehehehe). Rajan, Some of the best photos I have ever seen. I have visited most of the sites shown in your beautiful photographs. My wife and I will be visiting Goa during Jan. 20 - 25 time frame and once again we will have the fill of our eyes. We are not Goans and I hope we will have no trouble at the border. Shoot me if you want to but before that show me all your photos please. They are really wonderful. I would be glad to meet you during our stay at Goa. If you let me know your Tel. No. I would be glad to get in touch with you. Tel. No. of my contact in Goa, Mariano Pereira, is 9921756160. [EMAIL PROTECTED] (mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]) Indrajit Ganguli Eppstein, Germany
[Goanet] SC says no to "JALIKATU" BULL FIGHTS
* G * O * A * N * E * T C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * GARCA BRANCA VACATION ACCOMMODATION LOUTULIM, SOUTH GOA. For R&R; modern/clean amenities; serene, healthy and wholesome location Visit http://www.garcabranca.com for details/booking/confirmation. The Mormugao Parliamentary Constituency Member of Parliament Mr Francisco Sardinha won the November, 2007 bye election on one of the several promises viz re-introduction of bull fights popularly known as "Dhirio" in the State . This was hitherto banned by a High Court directive; and despite this the sport continued on a sly sometimes with political patronage and the police looking the other way, especially in the home turf of another "dhirio" lover the Minister for Tourism, where an infuriated crowd of onlookers attacked the police who tried to prevent the event. But now there is further bad news which may dampen the spirits of "Dhirio" lovers and the MP too. In a recent order of the Supreme Court just two day before the Pongal festival in Tamil Nadu the "Jalikatu" bull fight traditional game almost akin to our "dhirio ' has been banned on grounds of cruelty to animals. It may be noted that two days after "Pongal" a harvest festival scelebrated on 14th January, this year , in the Eastern State of India in Tamil Nadu the owners bring their bulls in an arena and youth are expected to hold on these fiery bulls by the tail and win prizes if they managed to do so or the owners are awarded if the bulls run astray. But there were reports that the bulls are induced with steroids etc to ensure their fiery portents and hence this amounts to cruelty. No doubt it is an ancient tradition in Tamil Nadu but given the commercial aspect and cruelty the SC has apparently put its seal on this "Jakikatu". Earlier there were guidelines issued by the High Court to ensure the continuity of the game but with adequate safeguards. However the SC seems to have willed otherwise. It is obvious that Mr Francisco Sardinha will have to do a "volte face" . Incidentally Mr Sardinha became a subject of ridicule for having fought the MP bye election on the promise of restoring the "dhirios" and was castigated by the PETA chief. The PETA People for the Ethical treatment of animals is an organisation which ensures the ethical treatment of animals. Incidentally, both Mr Francisco (Mickey) Pacheco Minister for Tourism another lover of the "dhirio" alongwith Mr Francisco Sardinha will be the Chief Guest and Guest of Honour at a felicitation function for Senior Citizens from Colva Betalbatim and Seraulim organised by the Colva United Centre Kuwait at the Colva Church Hall on 12th January, 2007. The function will also include a presentation of HIV/AIDS awareness and a Konkani "tiatr" TUMI tumche dolle ugddat directed by Mr Mario Menezes. This is as per the organising Chairman Mr Alexander Fernandes. It is likely that the duo may have to make their stands known to PETA officials and the audio and visual media on the "dhirio" in the light of the Supreme Court orders, as this order runs contrary to their avowed stand that "dhirios" will be revived following introduction of a private members bill in Parliament. Now you can chat without downloading messenger. Go to http://in.messenger.yahoo.com/webmessengerpromo.php
Re: [Goanet] For and against Rajan................
* G * O * A * N * E * T C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * GARCA BRANCA VACATION ACCOMMODATION LOUTULIM, SOUTH GOA. For R&R; modern/clean amenities; serene, healthy and wholesome location Visit http://www.garcabranca.com for details/booking/confirmation. Vivian has very beautifully explained an important problem in Goa, namely the exploitation of the poor migrant laborers by their employers. However, I am not sure it is the same problem that Rajan rails against. It appears that for Rajan the migrant laborers themselves are the problem. Very few people would claim that there are no problems related to migrants and tourists in Goa. The question is, is blaming the migrants and tourists themselves for it, or shooting them, even if metaphorically, the solution? Cheers, Santosh --- "Vivian A. DSouza" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > It is the exploitation of the poor migrant > laborers that galls me however. We see these all > over the Goa. By the Mandovi river, and wherever > construction is taking place there are encampments > of workers. They are probably brought in by > contractors, paid a pitiful wage, and forced to live > in tattered tents with their families including > young babies, along the roadside and any other > vacant space around. In the morning you can see the > bottle brigade heading for the closest bush to > defecate. The stench of excrement assaults the > senses especially when one is walking on the road, > as opposed to driving by. The Law as I understand > it, requires contractors to provide toilet > facilities to their laborers. I have yet to see a > construction site where toilet facilities are > provided to the workers. This is what > Rajan has been portraying in words and pictures. > It is the naked truth. Call it arrogant, brash, or > whatever, but the it is still the truth. > > Vivian
[Goanet] Celianne starts with two victories
* G * O * A * N * E * T C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * GARCA BRANCA VACATION ACCOMMODATION LOUTULIM, SOUTH GOA. For R&R; modern/clean amenities; serene, healthy and wholesome location Visit http://www.garcabranca.com for details/booking/confirmation. Goa's Celianne Carvalho (ELO 1926) who is the eighth seed in the National Under 13 Girls Chess Championship started with two victories over less fancied opponents - unrated Doreen Umlong and V. Janu (ELO 1715) - in the first two rounds. Her statemate Nandhini Saripalli (ELO 1849), who is the 18th seed also won her two games against unrated players Shubhada Sawant and Karishma Mangyani to remain in strong contention with two points. There was one major upset as World Under 14 Bronze medallist and last year's runner up Shalmali Gagare (ELO 2068) of Maharashtra lost to P.V. Nandhidaa (ELO 1770) of Tamil Nadu. Shalmali grabbed the exchange but in return her opponent got a devastating attack from which there was no respite for the second seed. Riya Sawant, the third entry from Goa, did well to earn two draws in the first two rounds against rated players. She needs to play total of 6 rated players in this tournament to get her initial FIDE rating and the encounters with Shweta Gole (ELO 1821) and Y L Mounika (ELO 1725) have given her the desired results. The top 3 finishers will represent the country in the Asian and World Youth Chess Championships to be held later this year. SOURCE: Sameer Salgaocar - President - GSCA
[Goanet] Musical Evening at the Museum of Christian Art
* G * O * A * N * E * T C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * GARCA BRANCA VACATION ACCOMMODATION LOUTULIM, SOUTH GOA. For R&R; modern/clean amenities; serene, healthy and wholesome location Visit http://www.garcabranca.com for details/booking/confirmation. Museum Of Christian Art, Goa The President and Members of the Managing Committee of The Museum of Christian Art, Goa cordially invites you to a Musical Evening by the Cotta Family to be held at the Museum Garden at 5:30 p.m. on Sunday 20th of January 2008. You may collect donation passes for the Musical evening from: Museum of Christian Art Convent of Santa Monica Old Goa Phone: 2285299 / 9890031510 / 9921876710 Goanet A&E http://www.goanet.org
[Goanet] KONKAN CURRY: Aparant: Unbounded Hope
* G * O * A * N * E * T C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * GARCA BRANCA VACATION ACCOMMODATION LOUTULIM, SOUTH GOA. For R&R; modern/clean amenities; serene, healthy and wholesome location Visit http://www.garcabranca.com for details/booking/confirmation. Aparant: Unbounded Hope Growing up democratically from the grassroots Miguel Braganza It is a new year. Today seems just like yesterday, except for the new found hope of the SEZ policy being consigned to the waste-basket of history. The Task Force on Regional Plan 2021 is continuing its consultative process with the stakeholders to preclude the pitfalls of RP 2011, which was revoked around this time last year. The NGOs and CSOs continue to give voice to aspirations of different sections of people. The meaning of apolitical people's movements is sinking in slowly. One is slowly learning the difference between developmental groups and advocacy. Goa is growing up to be worthy of democracy. Who said politicians must act out of selfless interest? That is not their business. The good news is that Goa is awakening in its villages. The message of the Goa Bachao Abhiyan finds its echo in the Keri Nagrik Samitee at Buthkhamb and Arla, in the People's Movement Against SEZ at Verna and Loutolim and the incipient movements at Naqueirim, Kolomb, Vathadev, Taleigao, Mandrem and other places. The people are beginning to speak at the Gram Sabha. It is no longer the feni and the beer that is doing the talking. Not the burp of the chicken xacuti, either. Sober men and women are finding that they have a voice that has remained largely unused. Gram Sabhas are no longer like a "Juke Box" delivering music that has been paid for. Vox Populi is reflecting the Vox Dei. God is speaking through the people of Goa. His omni-presence is being felt in the corridors of power. Goa has risen up like Phoenix from the ashes in the past according to historians. The Turkish traveler, Ibn Batuta, had done a thorough job of destroying Gopakkapatna or Goapuri in the 1300s under the instructions of the mad Emperor of Delhi, Mohammad Bin Tughlaq. He ravaged Gopakkapatna completely and utterly. Goa was blanked out of history for more than a decade. There was nothing and no one in this place worth mentioning. Fundacao Oriente has a number of books on this subject at Panaji. It resurrected over the last 600 years. We do not need a repeat show today. Goa as we know it now, is a creation of the Portuguese and the circumstances that made the Sondekar Raja to seek refuge of the Conde de Ega in 1764 at the Adil Shah's palace in Panaji. The seven talukas annexed by the Portuguese and the four talukas [Ponda, Sanguem, Quepem and Canacona] of the Kingdom of Sonde [or Sunda] given to its protection, is the Goa that was "liberated" on 18 and 19 December, 1961. Goa is actually a part of the Aparant, the land without boundaries, which is also known as the Konkan. The Konknne, or the inhabitants of the Konkan aparant, had a golden [sunheri] tradition of hospitality and their land was, therefore, referred to as "Sunaparant". Just like the golden sands on its beaches, it spread a golden carpet to all. One can still experience this in the villages of Goa. Sadashivgad would have been a part of Goa if the Sondekar Raja had decided faster when under attack by Hyder Ali's captains. More of it would have been part of Goa if he had made a pact earlier. In the same vein, one does not know what makes the people of Tiracol different from the people in Reddi, Shiroda, Banda, Sawantwadi or Vengurla, except that they did not come under Portuguese rule. These are all Konkan people, separated from us by accidents of history. I am not suggesting redrawing of political boundaries. I am just saying there is no cause for xenophobia. The people of these areas are not strangers. At the Goa Sudharop Community Development Inc annual awards function at the Kala Academy in December, 2007, I made a statement that it did not really matter to me who owned an urban forest as long as it remained a forest and did not become an amusement park. If a Pakistan-born person can be the Congress Prime Minister of India and another Pakistan-born person can be the elected by the BJP as "Leader of the Opposition" in the Lok Sabha, what is the problem with a Pakistan-born person managing a teashop in Colva? If not for the partition of India, the Pakistanis would be known as Indians like you and me. A Delhi-born man was the Chief of Army and the President of Pakistan, both at the same time. He still holds on to one of those two positions officially. There are plenty of Konkani speaking
[Goanet] Celianne starts as the Eighth seed
* G * O * A * N * E * T C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * GARCA BRANCA VACATION ACCOMMODATION LOUTULIM, SOUTH GOA. For R&R; modern/clean amenities; serene, healthy and wholesome location Visit http://www.garcabranca.com for details/booking/confirmation. Goa's Celianne Carvalho (ELO 1926) started as the eighth seed in the National Under 13 Girls Chess Championship which got underway in Goregaon, Mumbai today. Her statemate Nandhini Saripalli (ELO 1849) is the 18th seed in a field of 102 players. Defending champion Woman International Master Padmini Rout (ELO 2210) of Orissa is the top seed. World Under 14 Bronze medallist and last year's runner up Shalmali Gagare (ELO 2068) of Maharashtra is the second seed. J. Mohana Priya (ELO 2050) of Tamil Nadu is the third seed. Riya Sawant is the third entry from Goa. She has already managed to find a place in the top 10 in both the National Under 7 Girls and the National Under 9 Girls Championships held earlier in 2006 but will find this field a bit too difficult to handle most likely. The top 3 finishers will represent the country in the World Youth Chess Championships to be held in October in Vung Tau, Vietnam. SOURCE: Sameer Salgaocar - President - GSCA
[Goanet] Countdown to the Global Goan Reunion Dance in Goa.
* G * O * A * N * E * T C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * GARCA BRANCA VACATION ACCOMMODATION LOUTULIM, SOUTH GOA. For R&R; modern/clean amenities; serene, healthy and wholesome location Visit http://www.garcabranca.com for details/booking/confirmation. The deadline is fast approaching for the Global Goan Reuinion Dinner/Dance organized under the auspices of the World Alliance of Goan Iverseas Associations, at the Riviera venue in Panjim on the riverfront, opposite the Mandovi Hotel,, on Saturday, January 19th. In recent days the trickle of requests to purchase tickets has almost become a flood. With the deadline established on January 13, (allowing enough time for the caterers to prepare the food etc.), if anyone is seriously thinking of attending this event, the time to purchase itickets is NOW. Vivian - Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Yahoo! Search.
[Goanet] Non goans employeed by Pharma companies
* G * O * A * N * E * T C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * GARCA BRANCA VACATION ACCOMMODATION LOUTULIM, SOUTH GOA. For R&R; modern/clean amenities; serene, healthy and wholesome location Visit http://www.garcabranca.com for details/booking/confirmation. Hi! I was talking to my Brother who works for a Pharma company in Verna with 300 employees. It was shocking to know that only 15 of these are Goans and others are from UP,Orissa,Karnataka,Maharastra and other states. The reasons cited by my brother were.. 1.Though there are enough goan applications for jobs...expected salaries are higher then non goans. 2.Goans are lethargic at work and take off whenever they need. 3.Not ready to work on weekends and to spend late hours in office. I was just wondering if there is no law applied for these companies that there should be some percentage of Goans need to be employed by these companies as they take heavy tax rebate from Govt. Regards Yogesh Munich
[Goanet] The Brits Abroad...
* G * O * A * N * E * T C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * GARCA BRANCA VACATION ACCOMMODATION LOUTULIM, SOUTH GOA. For R&R; modern/clean amenities; serene, healthy and wholesome location Visit http://www.garcabranca.com for details/booking/confirmation. Source: http://www.roundtownnews.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=13626&Itemid=9 -- According to one major tour operator in the UK, some holidaymakers are just never satisfied. Here are the top ten most bizarre and genuine customer complaints received by the firm in recent years: 1. "On my holiday to Goa in India, I was disgusted to find that almost every restaurant served curry. I don't like spicy food at all." 2. "The beach was too sandy." 3. "I bought a snorkel and swimming mask for my six-year-old son, but he was too upset to use them as the fish frightened him." 4. "It rained on my birthday." 5. "Topless sunbathing on the beach should be banned. The holiday was ruined as my husband spent all day looking at other women." 6. "I think it should be explained in the brochure that the local store does not sell proper biscuits like custard creams or ginger nuts." 7. "It's lazy of the local shopkeepers to close in the afternoons. I often needed to buy things during 'siesta' time - this should be banned." 8. "We bought 'Ray-Ban' sunglasses for five euros (£3.50) from a street trader, only to find out they were fake." 9. "None of the hotel staff was English, and the tea didn't taste the same as at home." 10. "I would like to complain about the price of alcohol in the resort. It was too cheap and I woke with a hangover every day." Makes you wonder why people bother leaving home at all doesn't it? - Brought to my attention by http://www.goanvoice.org.uk/ =
[Goanet] Please wish my father all the best for his hunger strike for road safety in Goa
* G * O * A * N * E * T C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * GARCA BRANCA VACATION ACCOMMODATION LOUTULIM, SOUTH GOA. For R&R; modern/clean amenities; serene, healthy and wholesome location Visit http://www.garcabranca.com for details/booking/confirmation. Thank you Mr. George for this post. I now know Mr. Gurunath Kelekar is the father of Samir Kelekar I did go to visit Mr.Gurunath at Azad Maidan on 8th Jan, around 2.30pm but all I found there were the SVM protestors (I think) having jarful of biryani see Azad Maidan pic here http://www.flickr.com/photo_zoom.gne?id=2183734509&size=l It was only the Next day I found out that Mr.Gurunath Kelekar was observing fast from him home. I too wish all the best to Mr. Gurunath. May God keep him for many many years on our motherland- GOA. After the recent city bus accident at Margao where a 16 year old School boy died on the spot and some seriously injured, somehow, I feel the next would be Panjim city where the buses with young drivers recklessly seen overtaking each other thus endangering the commuters and the other road users. The city transport is pathetic and need an urgent fixing. See my prev. mail on City transport (quoted below with Video & pic) http://youtube.com/watch?v=h4RVU7jS3mY a pic http://www.flickr.com/photo_zoom.gne?id=415810045&size=l See prev. mail (below) on this matter. I am also worried about the number of deaths by drowining in Goa, hwre it appeares, on an average one person dies of drowning every day. Quote: [Goanet] Please wish my father all the best for his hunger strike for road safety in Goa Dear Samir, I am catching up with my Inbox emails, and saw your email. I am glad your dad has called off his fast after receiving some assurance from the CM, although I would not take a politician's word to the bank. I had the pleasure of meeting your remarkable father at the Goa Sudharop awards a few years ago in Panjim, when interestingly he/MARG received a Goa Sudharop award for traffic awareness issues. Unfortunately, the overall situation in Goa does not allow him to enjoy his golden years, and he like many others his age, are still active to save Goa from those who are determined to destroy it. May his tribe increase. A thousand blessings for all he is doing. Regards, George --- Samir Kelekar wrote: > My father Gurunath Kelekar has been on a hunger strike > since today morning asking the Goa govt. for measures > to ensure road safety. Goa has the highest rate of > accident deaths per capita in the country. He has > been running an NGO for road safety for more than the last ten years. > > Please wish him. Road Management. > http://www.navhindtimes.com/articles.php?Story_ID=010741 > > http://oheraldo.in/pagedetails.asp?nid=6761&cid=26 > Freedom fighter to begin fast over road safety from today. > > You can write to him at [EMAIL PROTECTED] >From Archive March 2007 Welcome to World Class Capital City Transport- Panjim Well, you can treat this as first information report (FIR) as it is directly coming from the commuters themselves. Ok, how long it takes a bus to reach to Bus Stand from Miramar Beach ? If the bus makes stops at all the 6 or 7 notified bus stops en route, it should not take more than 8 minutes to cover the distance say about 5 kms. (its about 3.5km) But with the present world class City Transport, this could take anything from 20-40 minutes which would involve the following routine: -6 notified Bust stops (with sheds) Multiply by 5 i.e. 30 stops (Buses will stop almost every where on the road). -Just stop at one bus stop with no passengers coming in, and wait there until you see the next bus approaching behind you. - Near Market/opp.Dempo House, there come their own unofficial bus stand solely managed by the Bus operators and Traffic cops ? where they will halt on an average 15 minutes (see pics and video. One can see up to 7 buses one after another at a time) with or without the blessings of traffic cop. -Wait till the bus is jammed packed like sardins. Just few days ago, we were sitting in a bus, an ambulance was coming with its siren on, the truck in front suddenly applied break to save a commuter who was crossing the raod to board our bus, the ambulance rammed straight into the truck thus completely smashing its windscreen (luckily, all 3 escaped with minor injuries). Seeing that there could be trouble, our bus promptly left the scene as the bus and the other 3 buses were solely responsible for that accident for unauthorized parking/stopping thus causing obstructions to other road users. We have seen many other pvt. cars parked in between the buses thus reducing the
[Goanet] For and against Rajan................
* G * O * A * N * E * T C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * GARCA BRANCA VACATION ACCOMMODATION LOUTULIM, SOUTH GOA. For R&R; modern/clean amenities; serene, healthy and wholesome location Visit http://www.garcabranca.com for details/booking/confirmation. Rajan's naked photographic lense and his sharp words has evoked biting words from both sides of the divide. I for one wholeheartedly support Rajan for his honest potrayal of what is going on in Goa. The truth hurts or perhaps embarasses people. I am not against migrant labor. In a democratic India everyone has the right to live and work where he chooses. I hire migrant laborers myself, and anyone is free to come ant talk to them about our employer/employee relationship. We have such respect for each other, that they invited my wife and I to visit their homes in the suburbs of Hubli. We accepted and visited their far flung villages, paying our respects at their village temples before visiting their homes.We were treated with great respect and honor. Each year they call me from their villages, asking me if I have work for them. And when I do I provide them shelter and proper toilet facilites and pay them a decent wage..In return I get an honest days work from each of them. It is the exploitation of the poor migrant laborers that galls me however. We see these all over the Goa. By the Mandovi river, and wherever construction is taking place there are encampments of workers. They are probably brought in by contractors, paid a pitiful wage, and forced to live in tattered tents with their families including young babies, along the roadside and any other vacant space around. In the morning you can see the bottle brigade heading for the closest bush to defecate. The stench of excrement assaults the senses especially when one is walking on the road, as opposed to driving by. The Law as I understand it, requires contractors to provide toilet facilities to their laborers. I have yet to see a construction site where toilet facilities are provided to the workers. This is what Rajan has been portraying in words and pictures. It is the naked truth. Call it arrogant, brash, or whatever, but the it is still the truth. Vivian - Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now.
[Goanet] Konkani Wikipedia (under incubation) http://incubator.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wp/kok
* G * O * A * N * E * T C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * GARCA BRANCA VACATION ACCOMMODATION LOUTULIM, SOUTH GOA. For R&R; modern/clean amenities; serene, healthy and wholesome location Visit http://www.garcabranca.com for details/booking/confirmation. Support and help build the Konkani (proposed) wikipedia: http://incubator.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wp/kok Currently, it has articles (in Romi) on : Romi Lipi * Goem * Goa's media (Goenchem Prochar Madheom) * Konkani sayings * Pintonchem Karosthan * Mandovi Nodi * Kadamba Transport Corporation In Devanagari: Konknni lok * Devnagari * Bharat * Marathi * Hindi * Mandovi nadi (river) * Shenoy Goembab (partly translated) * Ulhas Buyao * Kadamba Transport Corporation * Sanskrutai Do add content there. Stick within the Wikipedia rules (this is an online encyclopedia, not meant to voice personal opinions). FN -- Frederick Noronha http://fn.goa-india.org Ph +91-832-2409490 Links from Goa: http://goalinks.livejournal.com/
Re: [Goanet] Torture of Christians in Orissa
* G * O * A * N * E * T C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * GARCA BRANCA VACATION ACCOMMODATION LOUTULIM, SOUTH GOA. For R&R; modern/clean amenities; serene, healthy and wholesome location Visit http://www.garcabranca.com for details/booking/confirmation. Hi Miguel The following statement of yours is the crux of the discussion on Goanet. To repeat it, "The scale and the target of the violence was not against the people who 'provoked' it." I would have pointed this out if our 'all knowing guy' restrained himself.:=)) The point all people have to make on this issue (as well as for all Goans) is that "One cannot take the law into one's own hand", what ever one may perceive is the provocation. This is just like one cannot claim all views are welcome; then zing any views one may not agree with. Kind Regards, GL Miguel Braganza The scale and the target of the violence was not against the people who 'provoked' it.
[Goanet] The Splendours of Bardez
* G * O * A * N * E * T C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * GARCA BRANCA VACATION ACCOMMODATION LOUTULIM, SOUTH GOA. For R&R; modern/clean amenities; serene, healthy and wholesome location Visit http://www.garcabranca.com for details/booking/confirmation. To Goanet - The past couple of weeks I have been spending my early mornings and late evenings meandering through the villages of Bardez. With the flood of migrants trampling on and fouling our land, with the rich bhaile buying it out (with the cooperation of the locals, needless to add), with fractious Goans still squabbling among themselves, I have calculated that it won't be long before the Goa I knew and loved would cease to be. I want to take in the sights before the final rites are performed on this, the last paradise India will know in a long, long time. The Reis Magos church, illuminated by the first rays at sunrise - http://www.parrikar.org/images/samples/reismagos-1.jpg A picture of devotion, in front of the Reis Magos church - http://www.parrikar.org/images/samples/reismagos-2.jpg The Cross and the Reis Magos fort - http://www.parrikar.org/images/samples/reismagos-3.jpg The Reis Magos church viewed from the ramparts of the fort, late evening - http://www.parrikar.org/images/samples/reismagos-4.jpg Panjim, seen from the Reis Magos fort - http://www.parrikar.org/images/samples/panjim.jpg A late evening scene in Parra, with the St Anne's church in the background - http://www.parrikar.org/images/samples/parra-1.jpg St Anne's church in Parra, after sunrise - http://www.parrikar.org/images/samples/parra-2.jpg The Mae de Deus church at Saligao has now become a tourist attraction. I wanted to shoot it (cue for Merwyn Lobo to feel frisky, hehehehe) at that moment just before the onset of darkness when the sky turns a cobalt blue (you only get a 2-3 minutes window for this). But I was nervous because Paulo brings in his buses filled with the Goa Filmi Chakkar herd just around this time. My heart sank when I saw two buses offload what looked like humans (I could only tell for sure that they were N Indians). Fortunately, the troglodytes beat a hasty retreat and I took my shot (Merwyn, you can calm down now, hehehehe). http://www.parrikar.org/images/samples/saligao.jpg Coming up: The Hindu treasures of Korgaon. And of course, more of my "rabid" and "arrogant" posts. Warm regards, r Never miss a thing. Make Yahoo your home page. http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs
[Goanet] From the coming Toronto Convention: Blog - 10 Jan:
* G * O * A * N * E * T C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * GARCA BRANCA VACATION ACCOMMODATION LOUTULIM, SOUTH GOA. For R&R; modern/clean amenities; serene, healthy and wholesome location Visit http://www.garcabranca.com for details/booking/confirmation. __ FROM THE COMING TORONTO CONVENTION: BLOG - 10 JAN: here's part of the daily blog - click on the link below for the rest - incl. the INTERVIEW WITH AISHWARYA RAI! http://2008goanconvention.com/blog/index.php DEAR AUNTY, Our Indian teacher goes crazy listening to our Canadian yarns. Why can't he adjust? Skip ... Dear Skip: Maybe he's just goan over'bored! ___ CHURCHILL PAYS CAB FARE AT TORONTO HOTEL:) "Why the cabbie insult me saying I have only dollars and no sense??" ___ FAMOUS INDIANS TO ATTEND TORONTO CONVENTION:) World's Richest Man, founder of Microsoft: BAL GITESH ___ AMAZING GOA #8: (J.P. Lourenco) 1. Who produced the 1977 Konkani colour film 'Bhuierantlo Munis?' Chris Perry & Tony Coutinho. 2. What is the area of the state of Goa? 3702 sq.kms. 3. What was the Arabic name for the Goa region in the ancient past? Sindabur / Sandabur. 4. Which is the State Animal of Goa? Gaur / Govo Reddo (Indian Bison). 5. Which father and son of Goan origin have both held the post of Mayor of Bombay in 1945 and 1967 respectively? Dr. Alban D'Souza (1945) & Dr. Joseph Leon D'Souza (1967)(Calangute). THERE ARE 192 DAYS LEFT FOR THE CONVENTION! http://2008goanconvention.com/ pls. forward to anybody interested in the Convention _ Exercise your brain! Try Flexicon! http://puzzles.sympatico.msn.ca/chicktionary/index.html?icid=htmlsig
[Goanet] Willful destruction of Goa
* G * O * A * N * E * T C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * GARCA BRANCA VACATION ACCOMMODATION LOUTULIM, SOUTH GOA. For R&R; modern/clean amenities; serene, healthy and wholesome location Visit http://www.garcabranca.com for details/booking/confirmation. To Goanet - Pratapsing Rane is out to destroy Goa. In no other state would disregard & disdain for one's own be tolerated like it is in Goa. Looks like Goan have a death wish. These fellows from Orissa, W Bengal, UP etc should be sent packing right away to their own homes. * http://www.navhindtimes.com/articles.php?Story_ID=011159 "The Bharatiya Janata Party today demanded the immediate reinstatement of the Goan security guards who were removed from their jobs at the Secretariat complex, Porvorim, the Goa Medical College, Bambolim and the Kadamba Transport Corporation. Addressing a press conference today, the BJP general secretary, Mr Govind Parvatkar accused the Speaker of the legislative assembly, Mr Pratapsing Rane for the removal of the Goan security guards at the Secretariat complex. He said these security guards have now been replaced by non-Goan, Hindi-speaking security guards from places like Bengal, Orissa and Uttar Pradesh." * Warm regards, r Never miss a thing. Make Yahoo your home page. http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs
[Goanet] Vote for Dr. Oscar Rebello
* G * O * A * N * E * T C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * GARCA BRANCA VACATION ACCOMMODATION LOUTULIM, SOUTH GOA. For R&R; modern/clean amenities; serene, healthy and wholesome location Visit http://www.garcabranca.com for details/booking/confirmation. Dr Oscar Rebello nominated for CNN-IBN award PANJIM (HR)– Convenor of Goa Bachao Abhiyan (GBA) Dr Oscar Rebello has been nominated for CNN-IBN's Indian of the Year Award 2007 in public service category. The other nominees in the public service category are: Public Service Dr Sharan Patil, Anand Kumar and Abhayanand, Sushma Iyengar, E Sreedharan and Kousalya. Sports, politics, entertainment, NRI are the other categories. To participate in online voting log on to http://www.cnnibnindianoftheyear.com/ , the official website for the CNN-IBN Indian of the Year award. Readers can also log on to www.ibnlive.com to participate in the voting. Alternately, you can participate in mobile voting by SMSing 'IOTY' to 52622. The Indian of The Year ward recognises those Indians whose contribution to the country in a calendar year has strengthened the foundation of the society and has helped build Brand India in the process, according to the English news channel. The winners will be decided on the basis of the votes polled by the people and the jury. --- Source: http://oheraldo.in/pagedetails.asp?nid=6979&cid=26
[Goanet] Goa and Goans insulted in Calcutta Telegraph editorial
* G * O * A * N * E * T C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * GARCA BRANCA VACATION ACCOMMODATION LOUTULIM, SOUTH GOA. For R&R; modern/clean amenities; serene, healthy and wholesome location Visit http://www.garcabranca.com for details/booking/confirmation. [Miguel] In the anthology of corporate positioning strategies, the former may be well established (making due allowance for the interchange introduced for protective purposes). But the latter is, on the face of things, a bit unfamiliar, at least to me. Is it risky? I am overlooking the issue of legality coz in corporate co-operation everything is fair. Is it possible to observe a demo in Goa or would one have to go across the border? Cheers.
[Goanet] ABBA – Lyrics, Statistics & Trivi a
* G * O * A * N * E * T C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * GARCA BRANCA VACATION ACCOMMODATION LOUTULIM, SOUTH GOA. For R&R; modern/clean amenities; serene, healthy and wholesome location Visit http://www.garcabranca.com for details/booking/confirmation. ABBA – Lyrics, Statistics & Trivia Voulez Vouz a Dancing Queen or a Pretty Ballerina? By Cecil Pinto On 8th January 2008 an ABBA look-alike band named 'The Abba Reunion' performed to a packed audience at the Kala Academy Open Air Auditorium. Tickets were priced at Rs. 1000/-, Rs. 500/- and Rs. 300/-. That means a total of 1,327 people paid an average of Rs. 500/- each to watch a duplicate band mime ABBA lyrics and actions. The previous day at the Kala Academy was a free-entry Mando Festival, featuring original compositions, that went a begging for an audience to fill up the much smaller indoor theatre. Even discounting that fact that 31% of the audience for 'The Abba Reunion' were Complimentary Pass holders, 14% were foreigners, 12% were non-Goan Indians and 8% were tone deaf, it was a telling tale of our cultural leanings that we prefer Bootleg Leggy Scandinavians to Bonafide Local Singers. S. O. S. Where are those forest lands, they seem so hard to find Open spaces are fenced, nobody seems to mind What happened to our land? I wish I understood It used to be so green, it used to be so good We want in-dust-ries, but we don't want S. E. Z. We want emp-loy-ment, but we don't want S. E. Z. When they're gone That's when we, can begin, to go on Till they're gone We will fight, till they are, all withdrawn The show started half an hour late. There were plans to have an 'opening act' but then came the question, "What local band can you have playing prior to a counterfeit international band?" A bootleg THE SYNDICATE maybe? For those not in the know The Syndicate was a hugely popular beat band in Goa in the 80s and 90s that later disbanded. Like with ABBA, nobody in the know about good music could quite explain their popularity. TAKE A CHANCE ON ME If you change your mind, I was first in line Honey I'm still free Take a chance on me If you need me, let me know, gonna be around If River Sal is closed, if you've got the itch If you want to gamble, and you're feeling rich Honey I'm still free On River Mandovi Casino's the game, and I'm quite reachable Caravella's the name and I'm untouchable Take a chance on me (that's all I ask of your money) Take a chance on me 19% of the audience were unaware that they were watching a play-act, and went home happy that they actually saw the real ABBA performing. Except for a group of eight Keralites in the audience, everyone knew the lyrics, and sang along for at least the chorus of every song. The eight Keralites, and two gentlemen from Assolna, had seen the sexy hoardings and advertisements showing a back view of the females (A&A) in micro-mini skirts. Towards the tenth song they realized there would be no such outfits so they left the auditorium. Now Please Teacher it's the interval and, like the Super Trouper, I'm Feeling Like a Number One! MONEY MONEY MONEY I work all night, I work all day, to pay the bills I have to pay Aam Admi And still there never seems to be a single paise left for me Aam Admi In my PC I have a plan If I got me a plot to build I wouldn't have to work so hard, I'd build my house and a have a home... Diggu Diggu Diggu Must be funny In the Assembly Diggu Diggu Diggu Always sunny In the Assembly Aha-ahaaa All the things I could do If I had some property It's a rich man's world The shorter blonde woman (Agnetha) had a better voice but the tall brunette (Anni-Frid) definitely had a sexier body and never ending legs. Talking of legs, those of the bearded man (Benny) at the keyboards remained in exactly the same position throughout the performance and they rarely ever touched the singular pedal below. His entire repertoire of movements consisted of swaying his upper body and tossing his hair from side to side. For the first few songs the guitarist (Bjorn) was dressed like a transvestite and played all songs using exactly one chord – visible from his finger movements on the fret-board. FERNANDO Can you hear the drums Kadamba? I remember long ago the private bus service In the Seventies Kadamba You were not yet born, KTC was from Karnataka I could hear the distant drums And the smell of diesel fumes were coming from afar They are closer now Kadamba Every route every minute seemed to last eternally We were so afraid Kadamba We were young and full of life and paid student fare And I'm not ashamed to say That some of us paid half-ticket when adu
[Goanet] Dr. Oscar Rebello for CNN-IBN Award
* G * O * A * N * E * T C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * GARCA BRANCA VACATION ACCOMMODATION LOUTULIM, SOUTH GOA. For R&R; modern/clean amenities; serene, healthy and wholesome location Visit http://www.garcabranca.com for details/booking/confirmation. Dr. Oscar Rebello, convenor of Goa Bachao Abhiyan, has been nominated for TV News Channel, CNN-IBN's "Indian of the Year" Award-2007, in the 'Public Service' category. Dr. Rebello, a much sought-after medical practitioner based in Panjim, together with the frontliners of the GBA, sacrificed much personal time and energy to battle the infamous Regional Plan- 2011, which would have catalyzed Goa to its ultimate alienation. He also lent active support to the movement against SEZs. A sharp, witty, and, above all, a fine human being, Dr. Rebello was a leader in his medical student days, a favourite Radio Jockey when FM first arrived in Goa, and, more recently, a writer who pens an excellent fortnightly column in a Goan English daily I never miss to read. In fact, with his permission, I have been collecting, in digital format, every of his pieces for future use in an anthology of the best of Goan newspaper writing. The other nominees in CNN-IBN's 'Public Service' category are: Dr. Sharan Patil, Anand Kumar and Abhayanand, Sushma Iyengar, E. Sreedharan and Kousalya. The winner will be selected by open online voting. Dr. Rebello's work is known largely among Goans, here and in the Diaspora, not to the bulk of India. And we Goans are few in number... If you deign to cast a vote, please log on to: www.cnnibnindianoftheyear.com or at the CNN-IBN website at: www.ibnlive.com or SMS 'IOTY' to 52622. Rgds, v
Re: [Goanet] Cafeteria of Religion
* G * O * A * N * E * T C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * GARCA BRANCA VACATION ACCOMMODATION LOUTULIM, SOUTH GOA. For R&R; modern/clean amenities; serene, healthy and wholesome location Visit http://www.garcabranca.com for details/booking/confirmation. Dear Nigel, Fr. Ivo recently concluded one of his postings with the phrase 'God is Love'. There is no doubt that there is an emotion experienced by humans AND animals called 'love'. Does that mean that there is no doubt that both humans and animals experience 'God'? Fr. Ivo may have dedicated his life to God, while I have dedicated mine to Love (in all it's various guises ;-) The link you provided makes the false claim that the universe, the Milky Way Galaxy, the solar system and the earth were all created specifically for man to exist and survive. If you follow the history of this planet over the last 4.6 billion years of it's existence, man has only been around for the minutest of geological time (3-4 million years at the most) of which only a tiny fraction (10,000-12,000y) has there been anything resembling civilization as we know it today. We WOULD NOT BE HERE if it were not for a tiny shrew-like mammal that survived underground 65 million years ago during a catastrophe that destroyed the reptilian rulers of the planet, the dinosaurs. This elementary knowledge of evolution is suppressed from the curriculum in Catholic schools as it is in direct conflict with biblical teachings of Genesis. Kevin Saldanha Mississauga, ON. === Date: Thu, 10 Jan 2008 11:57:11 +0530 From: "Nigel Britto" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Personally, I am convinced without doubt that God does indeed exist. http://www.everystudent.com/features/isthere.html This is a completely objective point of view. Maybe Fr.Ivo would explain the existence of God from the point of view of someone who has dedicated his life in His service. Truth Liberates Nigel Britto -- Let go of the past and the moments old, Cast yourself in a brand new mould! Get set to rise on newer horizons Let's "develop new dimensions"!! - Pravin Sabnis
Re: [Goanet] A democratic forum
* G * O * A * N * E * T C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * GARCA BRANCA VACATION ACCOMMODATION LOUTULIM, SOUTH GOA. For R&R; modern/clean amenities; serene, healthy and wholesome location Visit http://www.garcabranca.com for details/booking/confirmation. nelson ferrao wrote: > Here is a man, devoting his time, money and brains to portray a realistic > view of Goa.He is frank and brutally honest and most Goans love it. I agree with you, Mr er, 'Nelson.' Rajan Parrikar does an excellent job of presenting realistic pictures of Goa and Goans. The problem is his mental views on Goa's 'non-Goan' residents. Threatening to shoot them is brutal. And if that is his frank and honest opinion, he does not deserve to be here. As for Goans loving the same, those Goans must be the three in one kind that reside on your keyboard. One more thing, you are at a forum where you can learn if you chose too. The first lesson is that the use of fake identities usually carries a penalty. I can already see the news release now. nelson ferrao, also known as b, AKA B, AKA Dilip Metha, AKA Caitano de Macaca de Cabral, AKA as Dr. Religion appears in US District court to face bogus charges. Mervyn3.0 Thought du jour "At a meeting of the college faculty, an angel suddenly appears and tells the head of the philosophy department, 'I will grant you whichever of three blessings you choose: wisdom, beauty or $10-million.' Immediately, the professor chooses wisdom. There is a flash of lightning, and the professor appears transformed, but he just sits there, looking down at the table. One of his colleagues whispers, 'Say something.' The professor says, 'I should have taken the money.' " Get a sneak peak at messages with a handy reading pane with All new Yahoo! Mail: http://mail.yahoo.ca
Re: [Goanet] Liberty, equality, crap.... and neo-Emperors ;-)
* G * O * A * N * E * T C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * GARCA BRANCA VACATION ACCOMMODATION LOUTULIM, SOUTH GOA. For R&R; modern/clean amenities; serene, healthy and wholesome location Visit http://www.garcabranca.com for details/booking/confirmation. Miguel-bab, I am not an advocate for shutting out people who want to come to Goa. Born as a Goan in Bombay, being an expatriate in the Gulf and an immigrant to Canada, I would be a fool to be such an advocate. You must have marked me for an idiot who has taken leave of whatever common sense he has, to arrive at your conclusion. If you read my post again, I mentioned that I am against outsiders making Goa a pigsty. I assure you I too would have been unwelcome, wherever I was, (indeed I would have been thrown out Rajan style), if I treated those places like a toilet. Which is an insult to my treatment of my toilet. That is what I am against. Coming to Goa and instead of acquiring the Goan way, bringing your own filthy and nauseous way of living and habits to a beautiful land. And no, Miguelinho, poverty has nothing to do with it, in case you are thinking of running with that argument. Roland. 416-453-3371 On Jan 10, 2008 11:12 AM, Miguel Braganza <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Perhaps, Roland will tell us why it is okay for a Indian [and Goans are Indians!] to be in Toronto and proud suffixing it to the name like a FRCS or an MBE and not okay for an Indian from UP, Karnataka, TN or Kerala to be in Goa, India.
Re: [Goanet] Goa and Goans insulted in Calcutta Telegraph editorial
* G * O * A * N * E * T C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * GARCA BRANCA VACATION ACCOMMODATION LOUTULIM, SOUTH GOA. For R&R; modern/clean amenities; serene, healthy and wholesome location Visit http://www.garcabranca.com for details/booking/confirmation. --- Cecil Pinto <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Philip Thomas wrote:> > Cecil, you must be joking, right? Cheers. > Dear Philip, > > No I was not joking. --- http://www.mail-archive.com/goanet@lists.goanet.org/msg22391.html "Dozen in a Trax, we cum for sax", said another signboard. This from a raggedly bunch of only male Indian tourists of indeterminate ethnicity but probably from Bihar, Rajastan and Madhya Pradesh judging from their attire and paan spitting. I spoke to a middle aged man, reeking of alcohol fumes, dressed in a lungi and a short sleeved banian who exclaimed. "Why phor they are closing Baina yaar? We want sax!". At this point I realized they were not lovers of jazz. --- Next was a convoy of hired tourist cars of all shapes and sizes carrying rich Gujarati, Delhi and Punjabi businessmen. All of them had at least three cell phones each and were constantly on the phone while keeping an eye on their bulging briefcases which presumably held many crores worth of currency notes. "We are buying real estate in Goa. We are investors. We want big tracts of land". "So why are you in this protest march headed to Azad Maidan?", I asked. "Oh! We just got caught in the traffic. We are actually headed to the Assembly Complex for some direct dealings!" Hot on their heels were the Mumbai minor celebrity wannabes. The women in halter tops and the men in tank tops, all Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. http://mobile.yahoo.com/;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ
Re: [Goanet] Cafeteria of Religion
* G * O * A * N * E * T C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * GARCA BRANCA VACATION ACCOMMODATION LOUTULIM, SOUTH GOA. For R&R; modern/clean amenities; serene, healthy and wholesome location Visit http://www.garcabranca.com for details/booking/confirmation. --- Nigel Britto <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > http://www.everystudent.com/features/isthere.html > > This is a completely objective point of view. > No, this is the point of view of a religious person who does not have sufficient knowledge about the science behind the natural phenomena mentioned in the above link. An objective person with such knowledge would refute the claim that natural explanations are not sufficient to explain these phenomena. For example, nothing about the earth or the brain requires a supernatural explanation. This is the conviction of almost all prominent geologists, astronomers and brain scientists, even those who believe in god(s). As my deeply religious friend and fellow brain scientist puts it, if one needed evidence to prove the existence of God then why would one need faith? Cheers, Santosh
[Goanet] Goa - blessed by the Gods.
* G * O * A * N * E * T C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * GARCA BRANCA VACATION ACCOMMODATION LOUTULIM, SOUTH GOA. For R&R; modern/clean amenities; serene, healthy and wholesome location Visit http://www.garcabranca.com for details/booking/confirmation. Rohit R. Phalgaonkar Hi Rohit, I enjoyed very much your article "Goa - blessed by the Gods". I would appreciate if you could provide me the dates of the temples (you mentioned) were built: Temple of Shri Saptkoteshwar in Narve in the taluka of Bicholim. Temple in Diwar. Was the temple ordered by Shivaji ever built? If yes, where and when was it built? Do you know of any other antique temple ruins in and around Goa? Can I continue this conversation with you for some more enlightenment? Thanks a million for the responses Kind Regards, Gilbert From: "Goanet News Service" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [Goanet] Goa - blessed by the Gods To: "Goanet" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1"; reply-type=original Goa - blessed by the Gods Rohit R. Phalgaonkar Goa's scenic beauty and rich cultural heritage attracts many tourists, yet many visitors are unaware of some hinterlands and verdant pockets of Goa. Each taluka of Goa is unique and has its own distinct character. The Sahyadhri Khand mentions that Goa was created when Shri Parshuram shot an arrow in the Arabian Sea and ordered it to recede. Along with him he brought many Rishis (sages), out of which, seven meditated near the confluence of five rivers for seven crores years. Pleased with the Rishis, Shri Mahadev appeared on Earth and granted them a boon. The Rishis requested him to stay on this Earth so that even the other people could worship him. The boon was granted and since then, Shri Mahadev resided in Goa by the name of Shri Saptkoteshwar. The Bhojs, the Chalukys, the Shilahars, the Kadambs, the Vijaynagars ruled over this "Punnya Bhumi". The dynastic rule in Goa can be traced from the 4th century AD upto the 16th century. Each dynasty's worship of a distinct deity, new cultural forms and food habits were easily assimilated in Goa's soil and remained for years to come. A beautiful temple of Shri Saptkoteshwar in Narve in the taluka of Bicholim is a testimony to many historic events of Goa's past. The Kadamb dynasty's rule is considered to be the "Suvarn Kaal" or "Golden Period" of Goa. They worshipped the Shri Saptkoteshwar and the Kadamb king Jaikeshi Dev I, in the 11th century, even had the name of this deity inscribed on the coins during his rule. A beautiful temple of Shri Saptkoteshwar of the Kadamb period existed on the island of "Dipwati", today's Diwar. The invasions of the Turks (probably the Bahamanis or Tughlaqs) ruined this temple. The legend in Narve mentions that the temple was reconstructed in Diwar by Madhav Mantri of the Vijaynagar dynasty. This legend is asserted on copper plates of Madhav Mantri dated 1391AD found outside Goa. The temple ruins in Diwar today speak volumes about its past. A water tank with carved niches on its walls is all that has remained of that glorious structure. During the Inquisition period, the "Ling" was kept on a barbican of a well. The marks of the copper vessel can be still seen on it. It was rescued by Narayan Surya Rao Sardesai and was kept in a laterite cave in Narve in Bicholim taluka. An attempt was made by the great Chatrapati Shivaji from Maharashtra, to free Goa from foreign yoke in 1664 AD. He ordered a new temple to be built in 1668 and established a contribution of 600 Honns (a type of currency). This inscription still exists on the wall of the Mukhmandap of the temple today. Goa Plus January 4, 2008
[Goanet] URBAN GAONKAR: Plus ça change
* G * O * A * N * E * T C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * GARCA BRANCA VACATION ACCOMMODATION LOUTULIM, SOUTH GOA. For R&R; modern/clean amenities; serene, healthy and wholesome location Visit http://www.garcabranca.com for details/booking/confirmation. URBAN GAONKAR Plus ça change Margaret Mascarenhas Although I was geared up for this season, having spent the last two in a mad-writer-anti-social-hermit state, I was unable to conquer my fear of crowds and tended to stick with intimate dinners. Anything over six seemed like a mob. I decided the only way to confront my crowd issue was to take the leap. First I threw a party of my own, next, I hitched a ride with a family friend to Vasco for Austria Day. We were there at the invitation of Dattaraj Salgaocar, Honorary Consul of Austria, and the Salgaocar House lawns were heavily peppered with glitterati, literati and politicos. I asked Goan Observer editor Rajan Narayan who the Penpricks were; he told me. Then I found myself caught up in a conversation with the Power Minister regarding electrical fires on power lines in the middle of the night. "I will not answer your call in the middle of the night," he said definitively, but with a smile, so as to soften the blow. "But, your predecessor did," I said. "The line was crackling and sparking and then snapped and burst into flame. It looked very dangerous. I tried the electricity department, then the fire department, both kept passing the buck to the other. I finally called Mr Kamat at about five in the morning. And he attended to the problem immediately." "I don't answer the phone at five in the morning," he replied amiably. "Okay," I persisted, "What if I were to come in person to your house at five in the morning with an emergency?" "I might give you tea," smiled the Power Minister, who, I discovered later, is also a cousin. I must have started rolling my eyes wildly at this point, because Commodore Venugopal diplomatically took my elbow, said I looked like I needed a drink and steered me towards the bar, where I picked up a glass of white wine. I'm a barefoot village bumpkin most of the time and my shoes had begun to hurt and I felt I fully understood the torture of Chinese foot binding. I sank gratefully into a chair next to cartoonist Mario Miranda, who is one of my favourite people. "What has happened about your ancestral house?" he asked. "Still under inventory proceedings," I said. A total dead-ender as conversation topic. "Let's go get something to eat," I said brightly and stood, wincing and limping in my pretty shoes. We tottered arm in arm towards the buffet and, somewhere near the mutton, I lost Mario. Some women beckoned and I joined them. They were discussing this designer and that. And I slunk away, because, at the rate I'm bleeding money into my latest house renovation, I'll be lucky if I can afford new pajamas this season. After a majority of the guests had left , about ten of us hung around drinking cognac, smoking cigars (yes, sometimes I do that), and talking about FN Souza, and how he used to hang out on the sofa of Pandit Miranda in New York. In the rush of attending to a continuous stream of house guests, it seemed like about a minute had gone by before I was at a CII bash hosted by Pallavi and Shrinivas Dempo. Besides me, there were some Goans who were not CEOs. We greeted one another, and then I was grabbed in a bear hug by industrialist Subbhu Subbiah, the father of two of my girlfriends-Sivu and Walli. He has never let me live down the time over 20 years ago while I was working in Bombay and accidentally boarded the plane to Madras, instead of the one to Goa. "Ha, ha, her father was ready to send out the army to look for her when she didn't get off the plane in Goa; I sent my daughter to pick her up at the airport and told him I was hanging on to her," he said jovially to Mr Jaywant Chowgule, who was distracted by the acrobatics of the entertainment troupe in the background. Mumbai gallery owner Pheroza Godrej and I went off to a quiet table to talk about art funds and then I went up to the buffet. Once again found myself face to face with the Power Minister. He was standing with the Finance Minister. "How come it takes more than four months to get an electricity bill transferred in one's name? And, by the way, I'm moving to Aldona and I hope you guys aren't planning any SEZs over there," I started off..They grinned at me affably. Talking to politicians is just like talking to my contractors who tell me what I want to hear, which generally has nothing to do with reality. "Do you know," said another f
[Goanet] Goa and Goans insulted in Calcutta Telegraph editorial
* G * O * A * N * E * T C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * GARCA BRANCA VACATION ACCOMMODATION LOUTULIM, SOUTH GOA. For R&R; modern/clean amenities; serene, healthy and wholesome location Visit http://www.garcabranca.com for details/booking/confirmation. Dear All: Such prejudiced and biased reporting is rife not only in indian mainstream press but also international media.When the biases and prejudice reflected in the article are not in line with our own, we cry hoarse about media being biased and what not. But when such mischiveous articles share our prejudices we righteously submit them "evidence" for our own bigotted arguments. This holds true for youtube videos of dubious authenticity as well as whitepapers published on various blogs by political ideologues masquerading as social activists across the ideological spectrum. That is why ,like Santosh says, everyone must be allowed to post their views given any situation.No one has a monopoly over the truth, at least not on goanet. regards B Never miss a thing. Make Yahoo your home page. http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs
[Goanet] Coconut query ... some further inputs and seeking more information
* G * O * A * N * E * T C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * GARCA BRANCA VACATION ACCOMMODATION LOUTULIM, SOUTH GOA. For R&R; modern/clean amenities; serene, healthy and wholesome location Visit http://www.garcabranca.com for details/booking/confirmation. Some days back, a journalist colleague from north Kerala (Shree Padre) wrote in to ask about the way that coconut could be used. We hope to have this query about coconut to be raised via the United Nation's Solutions Exchange network, which is quite useful. Feel free to log in and raise queries relevant to the subjects being discussed www.solutionexchange-un.net.in You can contact TN Anuradha <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> for more details. One SolutionExchange network that might be of interest would be related to food and nutrition security. This is a subject of much relevance to Goa. Basically, Shree Padre is a farmer by profession and also involved in farm and water journalism through Adike Pathrike (Farmer's Own Media). Adike Pathrike is a journal which caters exclusively to farmers with the objective of building up an informed farming community. The journal is given to highlighting on individual farmers' experience, their indigenous knowledge and analyses their successes and failures. It also provides them information on different crops and farming practices. Adike Patrike intends throw light on coconut production, its processing and its various value added products for its readers. As it had been noted: India ranks number one in productivity among other coconut growing countries in the world. The average productivity of coconut in the country is 7,608 nuts per ha (2005-06). Of the total production of coconuts, about 5 % is consumed in the tender form for drinking purposes. The rest is utilised as mature nuts for household and religious purposes and for the production of edible copra, milling copra and desiccated coconut. Coconut oil production in the country is nearly 4.5 lakh tonnes. Of this 40 % is consumed for edible purposes, 46 % for toiletry uses and 14 % for industrial uses. Apart from putting coconuts and coconut products to various edible and a variety of non-edible purposes ranging from rafters (for roofs) to broom sticks and also to handicrafts, there have been efforts for development of new value added products through product diversification and by-product utilization. Coconut cream, spray/ dried coconut milk powder, preserved and packed tender coconut water and coconut water based vinegar are a few of them. Some emerging queries: * What are the most feasible options for value-addition on commercial lines? * What are the training and capacity building opportunities available for coconut farmers on value addition? * How do research findings on use of coconut oil/its by-products compare with those of other edible oils/their products from human and animal health point of view? Shree Padre <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: "Thailand, Philippines, Indonesia have done extraordinary progress in coconut value addition. Unfortunately, we don't have the basic information of the products they make there, forget about its economics, marketing skill and other aspects. Most of these are low-tech medium capital small and home industries. Even inside our country whatever efforts are done in the field of coconut value addition is not thrown adequate media light.Kerala has been coming up with many interesting ventures. Coconut oil toilet soaps in south Kerala are giving considerable competition to multinational soap companies." He adds: "More than half a a couple of companies are making VCO (virgin coconut oil). After we highlighted this in our Adike Patrike, 2-3 farmers have also started following suit. One organic farmer from Tumkur has really done laudable R&D on this. Traditional system of making VCO that was in vogue in Kerala is being rejuvenated in Aleppey district.Small women groups are producing at least 500 litres per month." "Elaneer Soda ( Carbonated tender coconut drink) units, like local milk booths are coming up in southern Kerala.Tumkur district in Karnataka is sending a lorry load of coconut rib broomsticks every 3rd day to northern India. There are many more." For those interested, here are some contacts: Shree Padre, Water Journalist, Post Vaninagar, Via: Perla - Kerala, 671 552 Phone : 04998 - 266148 E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Web : http://www.farmedia.org/profiles/Padre.html http://www.rainwaterharvesting.org/People/RuralJY.htm#shre http://www.goodnewsindia.com/Pages/content/conservation/shreePadre.html http://www.deccanherald.com/deccanherald/mar212006/spectrum1554472006320.asp http://www.farmedia.org/adikepatrike.html http:/
[Goanet] 11th Jan FRIDAY BALCAO:Life after a Road Accident in Goa.
* G * O * A * N * E * T C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * GARCA BRANCA VACATION ACCOMMODATION LOUTULIM, SOUTH GOA. For R&R; modern/clean amenities; serene, healthy and wholesome location Visit http://www.garcabranca.com for details/booking/confirmation. - Welcome to the FRIDAY BALCAO Dear Cybergaonkars on Goanet, We continue with FRIDAY BALCAO on 11th January from 4pm. to 6pm. at Goa Desc Resource Centre No.11, Liberty Apartments, Feira Alta, Mapusa. TOPIC: Life after a Road Accident in Goa: Handling issues of Compensation & Disability SPEAKER: Open Discussion. We invite you to express your viewpoint by attending the Friday Balcao event but if you cannot attend, then please send your views and action plan suggestions by post to FRIDAY BALCAO Post Box 78, Mapusa 403 507 or by email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] best wishes, Roland Martins --- Don't miss out on the discussion. Information is power, Share it equitably. Lets make things happen in Goa !! --- GOA DESC RESOURCE CENTRE Documentation + Education + Solidarity 11 Liberty Apts., Feira Alta, Mapusa, Goa 403 507 mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] --- Working On Issues Of Development & Democracy =
[Goanet] Goa and Goans insulted in Calcutta Telegraph
* G * O * A * N * E * T C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * GARCA BRANCA VACATION ACCOMMODATION LOUTULIM, SOUTH GOA. For R&R; modern/clean amenities; serene, healthy and wholesome location Visit http://www.garcabranca.com for details/booking/confirmation. The perspective below of how the editorial writers of the Calcutta Telegraph see their Bangali CM reminded me of something I heard today after a match at Fatorda. It came to from a former General Secretary of the GFA. This is how it goes: Jovntalo jovon ghelo sopear boslealacho aand kadlo The one having an affair took off after doing his deed (illicit/ say extramarital or whatever) The one sitting* on the balcao lost his testicles/ had his testicles snatched/ ripped off. * just some tired soul resting venantius > From: "Cecil Pinto" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: [Goanet] Goa and Goans insulted in Calcutta Telegraph >editorial > Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee, when faced with opposition to a special > economic zone in Nandigram, sent policemen there. When the local > people reacted unfavourably, columns of partymen went in.
[Goanet] Herr Czar's Beard.
* G * O * A * N * E * T C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * GARCA BRANCA VACATION ACCOMMODATION LOUTULIM, SOUTH GOA. For R&R; modern/clean amenities; serene, healthy and wholesome location Visit http://www.garcabranca.com for details/booking/confirmation. Nicolai wore a pretty smart one, actually, perhaps in competition with his first cousin, King Edward the Seventh. Halur poses a very real dilemma here, with the real possibility of it being a pretty thing, ruling out any public discussion of her trichomatic endowment. I was for real about Putin : he was the resident Commissar of East Germany at the time of of the Soviet collapse. That job was the preserve of KGB Colonels, and the hapless Comrade Chairman of the Russian colony got his orders from those enforcers "British Resident" was the official title of the position in our part of the world, with his home usually placed next door to the Raja's palace. The opulent digs in Oman are now the Brit High Commission, and the Sultan still uses the concealed tunnel to visit. The Residency Staff in Aden, Zanzibar, Oman, Kuwait and Trucial Dubai/ADabi were entirely Goan by the turn of the century : no surprise there, the Chief had typically earned his stripes when first posted to Bombay as a young ICS recruit, where he encountered our crowd. Fredrick - a confession in order, those frauleins, after an evening's Pauli Girl meltdown --eric. - Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now.
[Goanet] Goa news for January 11, 2008
* G * O * A * N * E * T C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * GARCA BRANCA VACATION ACCOMMODATION LOUTULIM, SOUTH GOA. For R&R; modern/clean amenities; serene, healthy and wholesome location Visit http://www.garcabranca.com for details/booking/confirmation. Goa News from Google News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** Maharashtra top cop to streamline Goas traffic - Herald Publications [20 hours ago] Maharashtras Director General of Police, Pasricha IPS, will be roped in after his retirement to suggest ways to improve Goas traffic situation. ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=T&ct=us/5-0&fd=R&url=http://oheraldo.in/pagedetails.asp?nid=6926&cid=2&cid=1125845130&ei=iriGR43INozCqwOEvbyOCw *** Industrial development to push states economic growth: Governor - Navhind Times [4 hours ago] The Governor also said that the state has taken a great leap towards development of infrastructure base of Information Technology in Goa and have taken up ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=T&ct=us/9-0&fd=R&url=http://www.navhindtimes.com/articles.php?Story_ID=011163&cid=1126024505&ei=iriGR43INozCqwOEvbyOCw *** Goa Speaker restores voting rights of two MGP legislators - Hindu [Jan 9, 2008] Panaji (PTI): Goa Assembly Speaker Pratapsingh Rane on Wednesday restored the voting rights of two Maharashtrawadi Gomantak Party (MGP) legislators, ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=T&ct=us/4-0&fd=R&url=http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/holnus/004200801091401.htm&cid=1125983812&ei=iriGR43INozCqwOEvbyOCw *** Goa\'s complete online news edition - Thursday, January 10, 2008 - Herald Publications [20 hours ago] Dr BA Gomes, Principal of Govt College of Arts & Science, Pernem Goa presents an award to Sarvagnya S Jatti (7), who bagged the UCMAS AWARD 2008 first ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=T&ct=us/7-0&fd=R&url=http://oheraldo.in/pagedetails.asp?nid=6932&cid=1&cid=0&ei=iriGR43INozCqwOEvbyOCw *** Promising scenario for tennis in Goa - Navhind Times [Jan 9, 2008] by Jovito Lopes Panaji, Jan 9 : Tennis scenario in Goa is set for a total transformation, with a comprehensive 3-year plan drawn up by Goa Lawn Tennis ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=T&ct=us/8-0&fd=R&url=http://www.navhindtimes.com/articles.php?Story_ID=011037&cid=0&ei=iriGR43INozCqwOEvbyOCw *** Chennai Corner - Outlook (subscription) [7 hours ago] It got me thinking on why most hoteliers--in Goa and Kerala--view the domestic traveller with trepidation. General Managers of five-star resorts down the ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=T&ct=us/6-0&fd=R&url=http://www.outlookindia.com/full.asp?fodname=20080110&fname=chennai&sid=1&cid=0&ei=iriGR43INozCqwOEvbyOCw *** Bosch Packaging Technology Opens New Manufacturing Facility in Goa - Controlled Environments Magazine [7 hours ago] The Goa facility employs 80 associates and has an initial installed capacity of 120 machines a year with plans to increase this to 240 machines in three ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=T&ct=us/3-0&fd=R&url=http://www.cemag.us/News_Articles.asp?pid=277&cid=0&ei=iriGR43INozCqwOEvbyOCw *** Its official, Goa wants all SEZs in state to be scrapped - Financial Express [5 hours ago] New Delhi, Jan 10 The Centre has received a formal communication from the Goa government seeking de-notification of 3 special economic zones (SEZs) as well ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=T&ct=us/2-0&fd=R&url=http://www.financialexpress.com/news/It-s-official--Goa-wants-all-SEZs-in-state-to-be-scrapped/260044/&cid=0&ei=iriGR43INozCqwOEvbyOCw *** BJP protests against Goa Governor in assembly - Hindu [10 hours ago] Panaji (PTI): Opposition BJP on Thursday protested against Goa Governor SC Jamir during his address on the opening day of the assembly session, accusing him ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=T&ct=us/1-0&fd=R&url=http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/holnus/004200801101822.htm&cid=0&ei=iriGR43INozCqwOEvbyOCw *** Goa`s iron ore exports decline - Business Standard [9 hours ago] Glenn Kalavampara, secretary, Goa Mineral Ore Exporters Association (GOMEA) said the decline in exports was anticipated as one of the two shiploaders at ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=T&ct=us/0-0&fd=R&url=http://www.business-standard.com/common/storypage.php?autono=310286&leftnm=0&subLeft=0&chkFlg=&cid=0&ei=iriGR43INozCqwOEvbyOCw Compiled by Goanet News Service http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php
