[Goanet] Daily Haiku #72
DAILY HAIKU #72: _ THE GLUTTON _ lotsa lunch can he hold, is his paunch a pott of gold? http://2008goanconvention.com/blog/index.php _ If you like crossword puzzles, then you'll love Flexicon, a game which combines four overlapping crossword puzzles into one! http://g.msn.ca/ca55/208
[Goanet] EDITORIAL: Gating communities
Gating communities If the spectre of communism haunted Europe during the period of Karl Marx, a different kind of spectre,people's activism at the village level, is tormenting real estate developers in the state. Four villages - Carmona, Benaulim, Siridao and Aldona - have independently arisen in recent weeks to question proposed mega-housing projects in their areas. Residents have formed action groups to voice their concern at unusually well-attended Gram Sabhas and other meetings, and compelling their village panchayats to take note of their apprehensions. This kind of activism in these four villages has led a few conspiracy theorists to accuse some residents of 'manipulating' Gram Sabhas to oppose mega housing projects, even though the projects were 'cleared' with all the different statutory authorities. These critics conclude that the proponents of this kind of activism seek to use the Gram Sabha - which they say is a consultative body - to usurp the powers of the duly elected and therefore representative panchayat. The fact is that villagers have a legitimate right to feel apprehensive about mega-housing projects or gated communities in their areas. This is no Goa-specific phenomenon; it is being echoed worldwide. Gated communities cater to a specific class only, promising its affluent members a paradise-on-earth; an enclave with a scenic sea or river view, 24-hour water and electricity supply, pool, clubhouse, security and other exclusive amenities. Some gated communities even include supermarkets and restaurants. In Goa, many feel that these projects take shape surreptitiously and are cleared with great haste, leaving little or no time for locals to grasp their implications. Not all plans and projects are transparent. In many cases, hills are razed and groundwater is tapped for the promised 24-hour water supply. Massive amounts of power and water could be drawn from village resources to satisfy these gated communities. And when the existing power transformers are unable to handle the load, housing projects will simply turn on their auxiliary power generators, leaving the hapless Aam admi to fight with the linesmen to restore power supply. Apart from the physical resources, gated communities can also threaten the social fabric of an area. Our villages are known for their inclusiveness and social cohesion; resources are maintained, shared and enjoyed relatively equitably by locals. But gated communities are by definition exclusive, insulated and private; with 'we-need-villages-but-not-the-villagers' attitude. It is only fair that locals want to be informed and involved when gated communities are proposed in their villagers. In this regard, those planning gated communities should be asked to adopt procedures similar to couples that plan to get married. Panchayats can display the plans and invite public scrutiny and objection, if any, to any proposed housing project, within a reasonable time limit. Besides ensuring transparency in local bodies, this approach could help the builders gauge the pulse of a village before they set up their project. If necessary, the panchayat should call a Gram Sabha to endorse the approval, so that there is no controversy later. But quite apart from this, there is another, more awkward, issue. There cannot be a buyer unless there is a seller. In many cases, villagers, and officials of local comunidades and religious institutions, are willing to part with properties, ignoring the larger interest. Elected representatives and authorities are only too happy to legitimise housing projects. Don't blame only builders. Sometimes, the enemy lies within. http://www.oheraldo.in/pagedetails.asp?nid=2487cid=15
[Goanet] Next year in Old Goa
The original Goa that the Portuguese ruled from 1510 to 1760 i.e. for 2 centuries and half consisted of three distinct regions called Ilhas ( Tiswadi ), Bardez and Salcete peninsula. It is a small region 60 kms from north to south, and 15 kms from east to west. ( say 40 x 10 miIes ) I can safely state that no region of this size anywhere in India has produced as many migrants as original Goa has done. and when a non-resident Goan gets into a poetic mood he compares original Goa to Israel and Goan diaspora to Jewish diaspora. When Jews who were mostly in Continental Europe, Russia and Ukraine during the first half of 20the century, met for their religious occasions, departing salutation was ''next year in jerusalem When our Goan youngsters of the second and third generation meet at social gatherings in developed west, I wonder how many of them would say to each other next year in Old Goa So much for our diaspora mentality. Antonio
[Goanet] PUBLIC MEETING TO DEMAND REMOVAL OF AG SUBODH KANTAK
Utt Goenkara will hold a public meeting on 19th April at 10 am in Institute Menezes Braganza Hall, Panaji to demand the removal of Goas Advocate General Mr. Subodh Kantak for having cheated the Goa Government by double and excessive billing. A meeting of office bearers of Utt Goenkara held at Mapusa on 12th April was unanimous that Mr. Subodh Kantak after having brought utter disgrace and disrepute to the high constitutional post of Advocate General had lost all moral authority to hang on to the chair. The meeting while taking note of AG Kantaks belated request that his fees could now be reviewed, felt that there was no question of granting pardon or leniency to a person who while occupying a high constitutional post had virtually sought to cheat and financially bleed the State exchequer. The meeting which was presided by Utt Goenkara Convenor Mr. Amol Navelkar while deliberating on various issues confronting Goa strongly condemned the high handed dismissal of Police Sub Inspector Mr. Nerlon Albuquerque which was done against principles of natural justice and without following the due procedure as laid down by law. Joint Convenor Mr. Jeevan Mayekar and Joint Secretary John Lobo briefed the meeting on the ongoing membership drive and it was decided to appoint Mr. Edvino Fernandes (Mobile No 9822160787) and Mr. Sidhanath Buyao (Mobile No 9823317995) to co-ordinate the organizations membership drive in North and South Goa respectively. A meeting of Utt Goenkara members will be held at Bicholim on Tuesday 14th April followed by a meet at Valpoi next Sunday. Highlighting the controversial constructions at Siridao, Prof Prajal Sakhardande, Convenor of Utt Goenkaras heritage cell drew the meetings attention to the large scale land use violations going on in the State inspite of RP2011 being withdrawn. The meeting decided that Adv. Jatin Naik and Adv. Vilas Parab who will oversee the work of Utt Goenkaras legal cell should organize Right of Information Act workshops across Goa to help the common man combat corruption and injustice. Appreciating Chief Minister Digambar Kamats latest move to ensure punctuality in government offices, the meeting felt that Chief Minister should also take stern action against those arrogant government servants that are not courteous and prompt in helping resolve the grievances of Goas Aam aadmi. Aires Rodrigues Spokesman, Utt Goenkara Mobile: 9822684372 ___ Yahoo! For Good helps you make a difference http://uk.promotions.yahoo.com/forgood/
Re: [Goanet] PARRIKAR v/s PARRIKAR
Mario Goveia wrote: While we wait for Yogesh's response, there can be little doubt that Mervyn exults in USA-bashing, requiring rebuttals to put things in proper context and perspective and thereby set the record straight:-)) Mario, I jump for joy every time I hear the words, The USA. That nation has provided me with a free education, a wife and now, increasingly more sources of income. In case you did not get it the first time, Yogesh promised us that he is not going to read any post with the above title. I hope the record is straight now :-) Mervyn3.0 __ Yahoo! Canada Toolbar: Search from anywhere on the web, and bookmark your favourite sites. Download it now at http://ca.toolbar.yahoo.com.
Re: [Goanet] The measure of a man
Extracts from Chapter 12 of the bestselling book, Elixir of the Gods: The definitive guide to purchasing, storage and consumption of Caju Feni, by Cecil Pinto. RESPONSE: Cecil, it appears you ripped-off your 'Perpet Aunty' and 'Manu Uncle' from Canada. They tell me you sold them your book with only Eleven chapters. Wonder what it means of the causo you gave them to ship here...:-)) - B T.O PS. Could it have been bootleg Caju-Feni?? http://www.navhindtimes.com/articles.php?Story_ID=041431
[Goanet] Photos from Goa
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[Goanet] OPINION: Removing the River Princess
Removing the River Princess by David D'Souza The M/V River Princess wreck off Candolim beach is a hindrance to society and tourism, besides being a pollutant, and its removal has to be done in a cost effective, non polluting method. Financial losses need to be contained for all parties: the public, those involved in tourism, residents of Candolim, GOG and the owner. It is my belief that the same has been held up due to misinformation and lack of knowledge on the specialized subject of shipping by environmentalists and others. First of all, its present state is that of a pollutant and its removal should be the prime factor. All this talk of pollutants being released during its removal are amateurish and speculative. No work would be allowed to commence unless all factors are considered and compensated for, when professionals handle a job .The press releases so far do not indicate that an EIA (Environment Impact Assessment) report has been filed. Such a report would have outlined the pros and cons of the various methods that could be used for removal. . Floating and towing the vessel in its present state without dismantling would require dredging under and around the vessel as well as a channel till the sea bottom equals her draft. This is not the most efficient method, as is being made out, as dredging would have an effect on coastal processes and might be a greater pollutant, increasing erosion and causing irreversible damage. Dredging cannot be carried out without an EIA. . Dismantling the vessel and landward removal would have an effect on the coastal zone (landward). It would also affect the tourist and fishing economy, spoil prime property in the coastal zone, and make labour the most visible beach visitor. It would require sea and land transport, and lead to traffic congestion. An EIA should be conducted for this type of operation too. . Dismantling and seaward removal seems to be the most efficient choice if conducted by marine professionals, certified/working under IMO (International maritime organization) rules or standards. They would dismantle the superstructure and machinery and transport it by sea to the scrap yard in Alang /Mumbai. They would then lighten the hull, divide it into floating sections taking the utmost care to prevent any deposits into the sea. This can be done by various methods. Lightening the hull will entail most of the work being done on the hull itself. If the final lower section floats, well and good (obviously to be calculated and planned), otherwise dividing it can be done without any slag falling into the water by methods as simple as laying blankets of some efficient durable material under and as well as floating around. This method would appeal to anyone who has knowledge in this field. An EIA and operation report needs to be tabled. Amateurish Environmentalists should be guided by the EIA or Operation process report and stop being bothered by slag which is biodegradable and of the earth itself and is not a major problem to prevent its sea release. In fact, most of their worries can be taken care of: just because one lacks knowledge of the field one should not think it cannot be done. May I remind you that India has among the best reputations in the field. This should be seen as a chance to prove that. This job has been delayed due to haggling by inexperienced people. We should be concerned only about employing the most highly reputed firm to carry out the job in the most efficient manner be it financially, environmentally or technically. Note: The coastal zone as defined by the UN is the transitional area between land and sea. It extends in India up to 500 metres (landward) and scientifically up to the 12metre depth (seaward). http://www.oheraldo.in/pagedetails.asp?nid=2489cid=14
[Goanet] The Dabolim syndrome -- in Vizag
Hand over airport traffic control to AAI' Special Correspondent ATAI submits memorandum to Chief Minister 'Navy can build exclusive airport at Atchutapuram' VISAKHAPATNAM: The Air Travellers Association-India (ATAI) has urged Chief Minister Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy to take steps to free Visakhapatnam airport from the control of Indian Navy's INS Dega and hand over the air traffic control (ATC) operation to the Airport Authority of India (AAI). The Navy can be asked to build its own air terminal with a runway of 6000 feet for their exclusive operations at Atchutapuram where the Government had acquired 5000 acres for the Navy's submarine arm. This would help the Navy to operate their own aircraft, helicopters, cargo carriers at their own convenience without causing hindrance to movement of civilian aircraft. http://www.thehindu.com/2008/04/14/stories/2008041459000300.htm Goa CM may need to talk to the A.P. CM about this common problem. If we still have problems with the navy we may need to push for a U.S. style Base Re-alignment Closure (BRAC) exercise involving all civil enclaves to see how military and civilian imperatives can be reconciled in a reasonable time frame for 21st century purposes. There is some urgency about this because the fledgling low cost aviation sector may be under threat in India because of high cost aviation fuel (aggravated by unreasonably high taxes and duties), high cost airports (including both access problems and UDF charges), slowdown in the economy and erosion of disposable incomes dues to inflation.
[Goanet] Backdoor tactics
Participating in a discussion on Goa Budget, the Home Minister stated that Goa is facing a brain drain as students who pass out with management degrees and with Information Technology (IT) qualifications do very well outside the State due to poor job opportunities in Goa for technically skilled youth; and that Goans will be in minority in the State in less than two decades. He further states that Goans sit in their ‘balcãos’ and decide to oppose projects, and that well-educated persons may not remain in Goa as there are no good new mega industries, which can retain the technically qualified persons in the State. Well said Mr. Minister, at least people of your calibre have no scope outside this State. Only ignorant people in this state may believe your statements which sounds more like: “If I go out of my house to work, some ‘ghantis’ will come and stay in my house. So bring the workplace/factory to your house.” Like I said before, you cannot train a donkey for a horse race, they think they can push the cart from behind. Dr. Ferdinando dos Reis Falcão. Qatar _ Video: Get a glimpse of the latest in Cricket, Bollywood, News and Fashion. Only on MSN videos. http://video.msn.com/?mkt=en-in
[Goanet] DISCIPLINING GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES
Sir, I went to the Bardez Mamlatdar office to inward a letter at 1015 AM. The concerned clerk was absent.No one else was ready to substitute.So I approached the Mamlatdar .He called someone and asked him to do the needful.I was directed hither and thither and landed up before an annoyed Mamlatdar once again.He asked me to wait for the concerned clerk.I told him office hours were 0930, and I have an appointment at 1030. He then only ordered someone to see that it is done. The CM needs to be congratulated on getting tough on susegad staff. It was reportedly found 70% staff missing in the Transport Department!?This surprise check exercise has been done time and time again. Merely issuing warning letters is not sufficient to cure this endemic malaise.Coming late is just one aspect.The more important one is being in the seat and giving good service to the public.Department Heads themselves come late/are not in their seat/ are at fault and so are unable to discipline staff. I suggest regular checking and monetary fine( later they come, heavier the fine etc) like the cops do for helmets/seat belts. Also Citizens Charter must be displayed, made easily available, circulated to employees and signature obtained as being read. Public will know the government means business and be in a position to help improve the whole 'Chalta Hai System in vogue. Thanking you, Yours respectfully, John Eric Gomes Porvorim (Tel 2417837) __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
[Goanet] Golden , Beautiful Goa
GOANSWhile reflecting on below article of Fr. Jude, I wanted to ask myself and all GOANS Can we develop similar attitude/approach to find back GOLDEN , BEAUTIFUL GOA and while we do that, its about time we throw away/get rid all the dirt which has settle down in and around Goa , due to which GOA stinks for quite some time now. Lets look and preserve the GOLDEN NATURE as per Gods creation in Goa. Let not allow anyone to destroy Goa. Remo is already doing his part, as seen from his recent concert near Lobos,Calangute. Greenpeace study about Goa has claimed that state's prime beaches including Majorda, Vagator, Anjuna, Baga, Calangute along with parts of capital city of Panaji, Fort Aguada and Mapusa are under threat. Look For The Gold (From Fr. Jude Botelho's 5th Sunday reflections) At one time Andrew Carnegie was the wealthiest man in America. At one time he had forty-three millionaires working for him. One day a reporter asked Carnegie how it was that he hired these forty-three millionaires. Carnegie responded that the men had not been millionaires when they started working for him, but had become millionaires only as a result. The reporter's next question was, Well, how did you develop these men to become so valuable to you that you paid them that much money? Carnegie replied that people develop the same way that gold is mined. When gold is mined, several tons of dirt and stone must be removed first to get an ounce of gold, but one doesn't go into the mine looking for dirt -one goes in looking for gold. That's exactly the way managers need to view people. Don't look for the flaws, warts and blemishes. Look for the gold, not the dirt; the good, not the bad. Look for the positive aspects of life; like everything else. The more good qualities we look fo r in people, the more we are going to find.+ _ Invite your mail contacts to join your friends list with Windows Live Spaces. It's easy! http://spaces.live.com/spacesapi.aspx?wx_action=createwx_url=/friends.aspxmkt=en-us
[Goanet] NRIs can get a PAN when required - Goan NRIs take a note
A permanent account number (PAN), is issued by the Income Tax Department to assessees. Quoting PAN is compulsory in all returns to be filed with the Income Tax Department. It has also been an essential identification number for all market transactions. The PAN comprises 10 alphanumeric characters and is issued in the form of a laminated card. The requirement of obtaining a PAN applies to both resident as well as non-resident assesses. In the case of non-residents, although most of the requirements applicable to residents apply, a few minor additional requirements and changes apply. These assesses should also have a PAN: A citizen of India but residing outside India at the time of making the application Not a citizen of India - foreign citizen Other than individual (like company or trust or firm etc) - not a citizen of India - having no office of its own in India These points should be noted while applying for a PAN: AO code: The AO code pertaining to the International Taxation Directorate should be used. Address: In case of individuals, a foreign address can be provided as residential and office address, if they do not have any domestic address of their own. Additional courier charges for PAN card dispatch will be payable by the applicant at the time of filing the application if the address for communication is a foreign one. Further, an email ID must be provided by such applicants. Photograph and signature: Individual applicants should provide a recent colour photograph of the prescribed size. This is not applicable for other applicants. The application should always be signed by the applicant himself in all such cases (for individuals). In case of applicants other than individuals, the application should be signed by an authorised signatory on behalf of the applicant (director of the company, partner of the firm, trustee of the trust etc). Proof of identity and address: The application should be submitted along with the appropriate documents in support of identity and address of the applicant. Documents acceptable are listed in the table. With best compliments from: Goan Cultural Centre-Kuwait. If any NRI needs any additional information, please contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ SUMMER QUEEN 2008 with India's top music band 'AQUA FLOW Kuwait's favourite STEPPING STONES and Master Compere Lloyd D'Souza Organized by Goan Cultural Centre-Kuwait Date: Friday, 25th April 2008 ___
[Goanet] PARRIKAR v/s PARRIKAR
Mervyn3.0 said: In case you did not get it the first time, Yogesh promised us that he is not going to read any post with the above title. - Hi, Yogesh is busy watching the selected RSS Porrikar video clips that are posted on the Goanet by Porrikar fans for the RSS gullible, so he has no time to reply, yet. I thought no one could beat Mugabe on that front, Goans are doing one better. Viva Porrikar. ED. - Yahoo! for Good helps you make a difference
[Goanet] caste
Dear Friends, The only person propagating and encouraging the EVIL caste system is Mr. Arjun singh and his political party - by increasing reservation quota for SC/ST and OBC, in govtmt educational institutes and govmt jobs. Nobody else is to blame. I have never, ever, heard anyone on this site state that all SC/ST and OBC reservations in all categories should be stopped. Till reservations exist, so will the rigid, caste system, as every Indian wants the benefits that accrue from reservations. Which of you have ever, heard any patient or their relatives ask, the caste of the blood or organ donor, or, the caste of the teacher, priest, nun, doctor, lawyer etc., helping them in their time of need? Thankfully, our gravestones, our homes, offices, schools, churches, etc., do not have our/director's caste written on it. We have to also be grateful, that our govtmt does not insist on our vehicles having our caste written on it. Regards, Jane (Indian - Maharashtrian- Carona Goan) == Date: Sun, 13 Apr 2008 19:12:48 +0100 (BST) From: CORNEL DACOSTA [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [Goanet] Is the destructiveness of caste a myth? To: Goa's premiere mailing list, estb. 1994! goanet@lists.goanet.org, [EMAIL PROTECTED] Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 Hi Rajan While it is possible to believe in the idea of caste without linking it to casteism, I suggest that such a view may be highly questionable and I explain why below. If we ask ourselves when would someone claim to believe in caste? It could, in UNLIKELY circumstances, be when one has been led to believe oneself to be among the lowest of the low (say for example a Dalit) and that, there are a lot of people superior to one by birth. However, the political resistance among say the 114 million Dalits in India suggests that they reject their racist/casteist position and demand equal human rights that the Indian Constitution indeed legally provides for them. This tends to be to the utter chagrin of the upper castes who invariably do not believe in equal human rights and are keen to treat the 'lowest' castes as vermin to be eradicated through murder if need be. This fact is well recorded in the literature and the media. I therefore politely suggest that, the greater likelihood of a belief in caste will arise among those who believe that, they are in the upper reaches of caste. I assume you would agree with this simple reasoning and on the assumption that you do, I ask, what then does such upper caste positioning entail? I suggest that, it assumes superiority over others, except for those in the same caste group who band together if for no other reason than that, status is always contested. A good example of this is the historical contest between the Brahmins and the Chardos in Goa. In such social dynamics, there are ipso facto deemed 'inferiors' relative to those who think and believe that, they are at the apex of the status hierarchy. This would not matter greatly if superior status was earned through character and achievement as in social class stratification. However, caste claims to social superiority are based fundamentally on an accident of birth and nothing else and as so often reiterated among others, by Goanetter Mario Goveia. Herein lies the casteism when someone says that he believes in caste. Such a person is unconsciously a casteist without necessarily behaving in a casteist manner but is well primed, through indoctrination, to be casteist in practise when necessary! The clue dear Rajan, lies in the properties in the concept of caste whenever someone claims caste status and I put it to you that a claim to a belief in caste is not neutral. It is pregnant with meaning (about those believed to be inherently and in perpetuity, uppers and lowers), in the caste hierarchy. High caste status has not been earned through ACHIEVEMENT but through ASCRIPTION or ascribed status through birth. Such caste status is then 'imposed' upon others through highly questionable and indefensible criteria that I am inclined to dismiss as bogus criteria. In short, the insidious nature of the evil of caste and its effects, whether in great intensity as with the Dalits, or with lesser intensity as in Goa IS unmistakably destructive and NOT a myth. I very much hope you will reply to this post and I therefore keenly await to hear from you this time! Later, we can address the other points you raise about race, nation and Islam. Regards Cornel Da Costa, London, UK. --- Rajan P. Parrikar [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: To Goanet - Frederick [FN] Noronha wrote: Can you have caste without casteism? Yes, you can. Just as you can have race without racism, nation without nationalism, Islam without Islamism...you get the idea. It is perlexing that these simple matters are as yet unknown to you. Warm regards, r
Re: [Goanet] Is the destructiveness of caste a myth?
It is embarrassing to see people once again trying to defend the caste system by equating it with race and nationality. It is telling that some of the same people are also in favor of other types of narrow domestic walls within India. Perhaps, Narayan and Romlo will join Goanet one of these days to tell us how much they love their caste. Cheers, Santosh
[Goanet] The way urban planning works?
don't bother shelling out crores for a plot of land in a tony colony - just identify part of a park, or something, get the land use changed and the land allotted! http://www.business-standard.com/common/news_article.php?autono=319997leftn m=4subLeft=0chkFlg= My question, again: how different is Goa in this matter?
[Goanet] Fw: Ivana leads largest Goan team for Nationals
Both the top two seeds - Celiane Carvalho (ELO 1881) and Nandini Saripalli (ELO 1844) - surprisingly lost to their lesser fancied rivals in the hard fought third round of the State Subjunior Girls Championship being played at the Sarvodaya High School, Curchorem. Riya Sawant (ELO 1430), who had stood fourth in the National Under 7 Championship in Lucknow, found herself a pawn down after the opening in her game against Celiane. Nevertheless, Riya unleashed a fierce attack with her Queen, Rook and Bishop against Celiane's King. In the ensuing melee, Celiane lost both material and the game when Riya found all the correct moves in a sterling display. On the second board, unrated Sukanya Chari upset the calculations of second seeded Nandini Saripalli in a positional encounter. Sukanya had connected 'a' and 'b' passed pawns in the endgame when Nandini had to finally concede the game. Riya and Sukanya are joined in the lead by Sampada Barve (ELO 1651) who beat unrated Apurva Naik. With just two rounds to go, any of these three girls can win the Championship. In the boys section, all the fancied players won their games without much trouble. State Champion Anurag Mhamal (ELO 2126) beat Pranav Zantye (ELO 1774) to set up a clash with Asian Schools Under 11 Gold medallist Cyrus Perreira (ELO 1873) in the 5th round. Anurag, who has won this tournament twice before, will face a stiff test from Cyrus, who beat upcoming Amod Kolwalkar to notch his fourth consecutive victory in the tournament. Important results Boys - Pranav Zantye (3 pts) lost to Anurag Mhamal (4 pts) Cyrus Perreira (4 pts) beat Amod Kolwalkar (3 pts) Rakshit Rai (3.5 pts) beat Snehil Shetty (2.5 pts) Niraj Saripalli (3 pts) beat Umang Kaisary (2.5 pts) M. Harikrishnan (3 pts) beat Sriraj Bakhle (2 pts) Girls - Celiane Carvalho (2 pts) lost to Riya Sawant (3 pts) Sukanya Chari (3 pts) beat Nandini Saripalli (2 pts) Sampada Barve (3 pts) beat Apurva Naik (2 pts) Mithali Manohar (1 pt) lost to Gauri Hadkonkar (2 pts) Urvi Bandekar (2 pts) beat Sayani Kerkar (1 pt) SOURCE: Sameer Salgaocar - Vice President, All-India Chess Federation
[Goanet] Apttun Dopttun..Konkani Dulpod
on Tue Apr 1 15:16:23 PDT 2008 Joegoauk wrote: Apttum dhopttum gho Cheddvan Dhantem maddilam (and we were saying ‘tantem’ or egg all this time) Udhok nam mun gho Cheddvan mutan kaloilam Joe I always heard it as dantemnot tantem..and later when i came across this dulpod the words were also differenthere below are the correct words of the dulpod..Note most of the words used are Saxtti words APTTUN DOPTTUN Apttun dopttun gho, cheddvan dantem mandilem Doillolem pitt soglem, kombien xinvraun uddoilem Ch Cheddum, cheddum cheddum Zobor mhu re tem Ruzar kumparilem Xit randunk cheddvan, chulir aidon dovorlem Udok unne zaun, soglem xit korpon udoilem Ch Cheddum, cheddum cheddum Zobor mhu re tem Ruzar kumparilem Koddi korn cheddvan, Kun’nem nivnear dovorlean Nivnneank uzo yeun, soglem kun’nem omtolem Ch Cheddum, cheddum cheddum Zobor mhu re tem Ruzar kumparilem Xit vaddun vattlent, cheddvan mezar dovorlem Koddi mhunn cheddvan, kanxeant goddu kaloilem Ch Cheddum, cheddum cheddum Zobor mhu re tem Ruzar kumparilem Ruzar kumparin cheddvak borench tapoilem Tea ragan cheddvan dantem moddun uddoilem Ch Cheddum, cheddum cheddum Zobor mhu re tem Ruzar kumparilem Tea ragan cheddvan, chullint uddoku rokoilem Tea rangan cheddvan baintu bendul buddoilem Ch Cheddum, cheddum cheddum Zobor mhu re tem Ruzar kumparilem Edward Verdes http://www.goa-world.com/goa/credit/credit.htm
[Goanet] JoeGoaUk (Jr. Sr.)
This programe was RAM NAVAMI special 13/4//08, Panjim == JoeGoaUk (Jr. Sr.) As you may aware that we are more into bollywood than western. Imagine UK born not only good at Konkani but Bollywood too. Not just proud Goan but Indian too. As for me, as you all know, I am all rounder. Twist, Jive, waltz, Bollywood, Bhangra etc you name it and I can do it. 61, and still going strong http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=GyPXfmhVDHs or http://is.rediff.com/filevideo-JoeGoaUk--Jr.-and--Sr.-id-149313.php ___ Yahoo! For Good helps you make a difference http://uk.promotions.yahoo.com/forgood/
[Goanet] Goan Masala Stuffed mackerel
*Goan Masala Stuffed mackerel* Goan Masala paste is found in jars in most homes in Goa. This red masala is mainly used for stuffing fish and for other seafood dishes, it also goes well with pork and chicken dishes. Portions: 6 Portions Preparation: 20 minutes(plus 1-2 refigeration) Cooking: 20 minutes *Ingredients* mackerel 6 mackerels, cleaned and deboned (see below), if you like you can skip deboning the fish juice from 2 limes maldon salt oil for cooking Stuffing 18 curry leaves 4 onions, peeled and sliced 6 tbsp Goan masala paste (see recipe) 6 tbsp finely chopped corriander 1 large red chilli, seeds removed and diced To Serve lemon wedges slices of shop purchases naan bread (optional) pilaf rice with chickpeas (see recipe) or boiled rice Method *mackerel:* Wash and dry the inside of the fish. Rub salt and lime juice into the flesh of the mackerels. *Stuffing:* Heat a little oil in a saucepan over a moderate-high heat, saute the onion in the pan until golden brown. Add the curry leaves and masala paste and cook for a couple of minutes until aromatic. Remove the pan from the heat, stir in the corriander and chilli. Allow the mixture to cool. *To Stuff:* Rub the stuffing mixture on the flesh inside the mackerels. Refigerate for 1-2 hours (to allow the flavours to develop). *To Cook:* Preheat a grill. Cover a grill tray with foil and coat it lightly with oil. Brush the mackerels with oil and place on the grill tray. Cook the fish under the grill for 5-6 minutes on each side (turning carefully), the fish should be golden brown and cooked through. To Serve: Serve with wedge of lemon and accompany with slices of naan bread (optional) and pilaf or boiled rice. *To Debone:* Cut the fish open along the belly, remove its inards, wash and dry it with kitchen paper or a tea towel. Place it on a board belly side down. Using the heel of your hand push down on the fish firmly on its backbone. loosening it from the flesh. Cut the back bone near the head and tail, and carefully pull it out. Remove the side bones with a sharp knife and pin bone the fish. edu [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [Goanet] AMBELIM MAN -- SAVE GOA LAND -- CRUSADER
Dear Firiends, With reference to the below e-mail, I would like to ask all Goans, why do we need:- (1) Goa Legislative Assembly propose to bring out in March an amendment to the Registration Act to curb foreigners from buying property in Goa, and (2) Mr D Silva to embark upon a signature campaign to stop goans from selling their motherland? Are all Goans BHEJA-CUM OR BHEJA FRY? Our ancestors, so proudly worked tirelessly and acquired property and managed homes, properties, farming, fishing etc or, business. What are the new generation Goans doing? Yes, selling property and running away to foreign lands to make those countries rich and prosperous. I am shocked that Goans need the Goan Govtmt and NGOs to stop them from FINISHING OFF GOA. Regards From: godfrey gonsalves The recently concluded brief Budget session of the Goa Legislative Assembly in March, proposes to bring out an amendment to the Registration Act to curb the foreigners buying property in Goa. When this amendment comes about there would still be doubts whether the amendment in fool proof and result in further sale of land.
Re: [Goanet] Next year in Old Goa
Is that because the Jews were always a persecuted race and the Goans were not? Roland. On Mon, Apr 14, 2008 at 1:09 AM, Antonio Menezes [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: When our Goan youngsters of the second and third generation meet at social gatherings in developed west, I wonder how many of them would say to each other next year in Old Goa So much for our diaspora mentality. Antonio
[Goanet] Eric's felicitation
From: michael jude gracias Eric Ozorio felicitated at Mandur The Karnataka Konkani Sahitya Academy ex-chief, Mr Eric Ozorio was today felicitated at Our Lady of Amparo Church, Mandur at the hands of the charismatic priest Rev. Fr Conceicao D'Silva, Publisher, Sobdacho Prokas, for his immense contribution towards the cause of Konkani in the presence of Fr Pratap Naik SJ, Director Thomas Stephens Konkani Kendr, Porvorim and Michael Gracias, Publisher of the monthly, JIVIT, Niz Goykaranchem rongit mhoynnalem. Under the aegis of Mandd Sobhann a cultural institution from Mangalore, Mr Ozorio was instrumental in foistering the Konkani flag atop the globe, by getting it a place of pride in the Guiness Book of World Records for the longest marathon singing of Konkani songs at the programme `Konkani Nirantari' for a continuous and non-stop stretch of 40 hours. Speaking on the occasion, Mr Ozorio said that language and culture always speak about a person. He said that Goans should always try to identify themselves with Konkani and its rich culture. Mr Ozorio further said that if a tree is not deeply rooted in the soil, then it cannot bear flowers and fruits. In like manner, if Goans don't identify themselves with the prevailing Konkani, then they will be lost forever in the world,'' he added. Earlier, Fr D'Silva lauded the sincere efforts of Mr Ozorio in organising `Konknni Nirantari' in Mangalore and thus help Konkani enter in the Guiness Book of World Records. He said that all Goans are proud of his achievements and need to follow the example of Mr Ozorio in supporting Konkani for its further growth and development. Instead of depending on the selfish politicians and bureaucrats for their support, Fr D'Silva urged the Goans to work selflessly for the growth and upliftment of Konkani. ``For the survival and recognition of Konkani, it all depends on each of the Goans,'' he added. Earlier Michael Gracias, Publisher of Jivit, introduced Eric Ozorio to the gathering, by listing the achievements of the Konkani community in Mangalore under the leadership of Mr. Eric Ozorio, describing him as a humble soldier of mother Konkani and a beacon of sincerity and dedication in the Konkani arena. Mr Ozorio was felicitated with a bouquet of flowers, a shawl and a memento by Fr D'Silva and Fr Pratap Naik offered him a lighted candle. On behalf of the Mandur parishioners, Fr D'Silva offered Rs 15,000 to Mr Ozorio for the development of Kalaangan the Cultural Centre at Mangalore. Thank You Michael Gracias
[Goanet] National Fire Service Day (today) - 14 April
Be prepared: The motto of effective disaster management BY ASHOK MENON/www.oheraldo.in The Fire Services in the country observe National Fire Service Day on 14 April. This day is observed to pay homage to the firemen martyrs who sacrificed their lives during the course of duty and to inspire fire fighters of today to dedicate their services in saving life and property from the ever increasing hazards of fire. In order to generate fire safety awareness, the theme for this year's Fire Service Week is: Fire Prevention: Do it for Life. While it is necessary to pay attention to the day to-day major hazards of fire, it is also necessary for the community to broaden our vision and expand our preparedness to face other disasters as well. The increasing incidence of disasters is creating a devastating impact on the lives, property and livelihood of people. Disasters impede development and consume resources earmarked for growth and welfare. A holistic approach to manage disasters is emerging that integrates the prevention, preparedness, mitigation and response activities. Governments are gearing up to prevent, be prepared and respond to disasters. Preparedness is necessary to strengthen the abilities and capacities to predict and, wherever feasible, prevent disasters, lessen their impact, and facilitate response to handle the consequences of disasters at various levels. One such measure of disaster preparedness is the formulation of disaster preparedness plans at the national, State and district levels. A people-centred approach to disaster preparedness that builds the communitys capacities is gaining significance to enable people to cope with and recover. The biggest challenge is to ensure adequate preparedness on these fronts. India is among the five countries in the South Asian region that meets many of the criteria for disaster preparedness and that has a legal framework in place. The Disaster Management Act, 2005, enacted by Parliament, provides a framework for the effective management of disasters and for matters connected with them. Preparedness involves different sets of activities before, during and after a disaster: Before disaster 1. Formulation of disaster preparedness plans at national, State, local and community levels. 2. Generation and dissemination of information through the mass media about potential hazards, their frequency of occurrence and associated risks. 3. Installation of appropriate forecasting and warning systems. 4. Strengthening of physical infrastructure. 5. Evacuation of people to safer areas. During the eventuality 1. Provision of food, shelter, medical and first aid services. 2. Security arrangements to prevent occurrence of untoward incidents. After the disaster 1. Rescue operations for the affected. 2. Proper relief distribution, including food, clothes and medicine. 3. Restoration of communication systems. 4. Damage assessment and immediate financial assistance. The approach towards managing disasters is undergoing a transformation. Presently, there is an emphasis to adopt a developmental approach to disaster management. This involves ensuring readiness on the part of stakeholders to predict and prevent disasters, reduce their impact and cope with the consequences. It is essential that any support operation be designed and implemented with a long-term perspective. Governments all over the world are adopting a proactive and holistic approach to disaster management. Disaster management aims to integrate interrelated components in an orderly and coordinated manner. This includes activities before disaster, during and after the disaster. Disasters comprise certain elements such as the event, vulnerability of people and destruction. The vulnerability of individuals and communities, in which their lives are threatened and destruction caused to the communitys property, infrastructure, etc, is tested during such events. This brings out the significance of developing disaster preparedness mechanisms and processes to neutralise and reduce the vulnerability of people and minimise loss. Investing in disaster preparedness can save lives.This can be taken up individually as well as collectively. Disaster preparedness is a multifaceted activity. It involves preparation and operationalisation of preparedness plans, community-based preparedness plans, and appropriate use of information technology, remote sensing, disaster mapping, Geographical Information Systems etc. Preparedness for disasters done meticulously, implies half of the problem is solved in advance. Preparedness needs meticulous planning, as a small mistake would result in many deaths. For example, the quake in Gujarat on January 26, 2001 was considered the biggest recorded tremor in India since the Calcutta quake of 1737. While the epicentre was in Lodai, Kutch, the impact was felt through Gujarat and adjoining States. Emergencies do not come with a
Re: [Goanet] Maim Tuzo Upkari Hanv- Tiatr In Dubai
The PRIVATE organizers are really bad. They aim is only to make money. They don't want to spent money to make the stage attractive. Always there is a problem with the curtains in all the shows they organised. They should remember what are the main things required to orgainse a tiatr? For me The stage setting, sound system and the curtains are very important to make the tiatr sucessful. My advise to the Tiatr Director - Please ask the organisers to take the above things into consideration otherwise tell the organisers that u are not participating. The people blame the Director for the poor show. Roseferns are you listining? The organizers got around 20 sponsors for this show and also they increased the price of the ticket from Dhs. 50/= to Dhs. 60/=, saying that the Dhs. 60/= seats are VIP seats. The tiatr was housefull. The actual capicity of this hall is 600 seats according to one of the Al Nasr representitive the organizers requested them for 150 extra chairs. Only 2 rows at the back were priced at Dhs. 50/= (approx. 100 seats) rest all 650 seats were priced at Dhs. 60/= Here is the calculation:- * 650 seats x Dhs.60.00 = Dhs. 39,000.00 (Approx Indian Rupees. 4,23,913.00) * 100 seats x Dhs.60.00 = Dhs. 5,000.00 (Approx Indian Rupees. 54,348.00) Plus add the funds collected from the 20 sponsers. Note : The money collected from the above shows goes in the organizers pocket. The organizers are JACK JILL. I saw many people were standing in the hall . After the seats were full the organisers let in some people whome they know (Kumpar Kumairs) . Many people went back home giving bad words to the organisers. Request to the people of Dubai, NEXT TIME DON'T buy THE TICKETS IF IT IS PRICED AT DHS. 60/=. We will totally boycott the show. Don't waste your hard earned money to fill the stomach of the bad organizers. Frankie
[Goanet] Parrikar and Parrikar
I managed to take some time off today to catch up on Manohar Parrikar's Interview. On first impression, it looked as though Manohar Parrikar was perhaps not sincere on some issues like sacking of Babush and the SEZs. Maybe I'll comment on these when I get my own facts right. I agree with BJP sympathizers here that a lot of people particularly from the Catholic community are not being fair to him on at least a few issues, most definitely on scrapping of Christian Holidays and to a large extent on the Inquisition VCD. By and large, Manohar Parrikar has done a fairly good job in answering the heap of questions but I can't say the same thing about Rajan though. Rajan acted more like an official interrogator and less like the Devil's Advocate that we all expected him to be. As such I have changed the title of this thread from Parrikar v/s Parrikar to Parrikar and Parrikar :-) I however say this not to criticize Rajan but so that he can improve upon on this in his next assignment. Rajan should take this in the positive light. Maybe we can expect him putting Digamber Kamat on the dock by grilling him better. Incidentally, I haven't watched the Hindi VCD as yet so maybe Manohar Parrikar is a star after all :-) Cheers Sandeep Heble
[Goanet] Request for information.
Dear Fred, There was a recent interview on NDTV (or was it a news item?) in which some VIP from the cricket establishment expressed his opinion that gambling associated with cricket matches should be legalized. According to him, this will remove the possibility of match-fixing, among other things.I cannot trace this source. Can you kindly help me find the actual news item or interview? And the exact words expressed by this person? I will be very grateful to you. Many thanks Averthanus
[Goanet] Job Vacancy
Position: *Sales executive for advertising industry* (SHOULD HAVE UAE driving license) No of persons required: 2 candidates Should Speak very good English and also very smart Duty time: 9 hours ( 2 shift duty from 9 to 7:30 pm) Duty: 6 days a week. From Saturday to Thursday. Visa: Free Accommodation: Free Medical allowance: 300 dhs every year Age : Below 35 Ticket: every 2 years return ticket Contract: 3 years renewable *Salary will be transferred to bank * *Salary: dhs 3500 + free accommodation + car+ commissions* edu [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [Goanet] Goan ... or Go On.....Identity...Or I Deity
Rajan P. Parrikar wrote: The Marxist are enemies of civilization and are to be despised, abused and kicked at every available opportunity. Date: Sun, 13 Apr 2008 08:17:05 -0700 (PDT) From: Mervyn Lobo [EMAIL PROTECTED] Rajan, Goa is ripe for some Marxist in its assembly. I think they will do a good job of controlling the corruption that both major parties embrace. Mario asks: Mervyn, Is this the same kind of good job the few remaining Marxists in power in N. Korea, Cuba, Zimbabwe and Venezuela are doing for their people? Or is it the kind of good job they once did in the old Soviet Union and China? I didn't realize there were any such brilliant administrators and saviors of humanity in Goa. What's wrong with an anti-SEZ-type movement in Goa to install better zoning laws so that everyone can benefit? A communist is someone who reads Marx. An anti-communist is someone who understands Marx. - paraphrasing Ronald Reagan.
Re: [Goanet] UK Coronor: Scarlett's vital organs missing
It is odd that unconfirmed reports about Scarlett's missing organs has sparked such massive international media attention, particularly in countries like Australia and South Africa. Why has the topic become hot today? 7 April: Navhind Times. The missing organs (kidneys, stomach and uterus) was the subject of a NT editorial - see 'Morbid Act http://www.navhindtimes.com/articles.php?Story_ID=040720 On 10 April I received an email informing me that Scarlett's kidneys were being tested by a UK hospital for drugs and alcohol. On 14 April the Telegraph (UK) reported that the hospital would not comment on the claim that the organs were missing. Below is a summary of some of the reports. If some of the links do now work, you can follow them from http://www.goanvoice.org.uk/ Scarlett Keeling: Missing Vital Organs A mystery 13 Apr: Hindustan Times. 14 Apr: The missing vital organs from the corpse of Scarlett Keeling is a mystery even to doctors at the Goa Medical College where the two autopsies took place. We generally take small pieces of organs for testing and not the whole organ, said Dr V.N. Jindal, Dean of Goa Medical College. I don't know anything about any missing organs. If we get a letter from the government, we will be happy to investigate. . 276 words. Scarlett Keeling: Missing Vital Organs Not a mystery 14 Apr: Asian Age: . Goan forensic experts said there is no foul play in the absence of vital body parts like stomach, kidneys and uterus . forensic experts in Goa said this was a mandatory requirement of the forensic practice. Two autopsies were conducted on the body and for each autopsy half of each kidney is removed. So it's but natural that both the kidneys are not existing, a forensic expert, who was the part of one of the autopsy conducted on Scarlett's body, said. See http://www.asianage.com/presentation/leftnavigation/news/india/autopsy-finds -scarlett-vital-organs-missing.aspx Scarlett Keeling: Missing Vital Organs Other Reports 14 Apr: CNN-IBN. Goan forensic experts said there is no foul play . Goan forensic professionals said that in case of any Indian dying in UK, the body is sent without any vital organs or viscera. See. http://www.ibnlive.com/news/vital-organs-of-scarlette-found-missing-in-autop sy-in-uk/63244-3.html 14 Apr: Navhind Times. Goan authorities say that there is nothing fishy about the organs and everything has been documented and as per procedure. See. http://www.navhindtimes.com/articles.php?Story_ID=041436 14 Apr: Times of India. By Preetu Nair. Fiona MacKeown says, I have decided to return to India within a week. I haven't given up. . Fiona is even considering asking for a copy of the video of the second autopsy to find out when the organs were removed . Removing body parts is a normal procedure in India, as we don't have sophisticated equipment, said a forensic doctor on condition of anonymity. But once the body is removed and the required sample collected and documented, the remaining part is put back. This appears not to have been done in Scarlett's case. See. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/India/I_havent_given_up_my_fight_says_Fio na/articleshow/2949760.cms 14 Apr: Herald (Goa). . a senior doctor suspects that the doctors who conducted the second autopsy may have removed the uterus along with remaining pieces of organs and sent them for histopathological and chemical analysis findings. Approximately 400 grams of organ samples were sent . See. http://oheraldo.in/pagedetails.asp?nid=2497cid=2 14 Apr: Melbourne Herald Sun. . forensic experts in Goa dismissed suspicions of foul play . We sealed everything and gave it to the police, said a forensic expert who was part of the team that conducted the second autopsy . See. http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/story/0,21985,23537437-663,00.html 14 Apr: The Daily Telegraph (UK). A spokesman for the Exeter and Greater Devon coroner confirmed that a third post mortem had been carried out but said that results would not be released for six to eight weeks. Devon and Cornwall police declined to comment. See. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml?xml=/news/2008/04/14/wkeeling114. xml Eddie Fernandes From: D'Souza, Avelino [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [Goanet] UK Coronor: Scarlett's vital organs missing No organ can be removed without any consent. I will write a letter to the government and sub-division Ministry and take the matter forward. I will demand for the video of the 2nd autopsy from the Goa government.
Re: [Goanet] The Prosaic Thruth about L K Advani - Commentaryby floriano
Thanks Ced, I got this and therefore my reply. BTW a lot of people are very angry with me for my stand on that rat Advani. likewise I think there will be more people who will be happy to read what I wrote. rgds floriano goasuraj - Original Message - From: floriano [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Patrice Riemens [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, April 13, 2008 4:21 PM Subject: Re: LK Advani Dear Patrizo Diiinooos, You R most WELCOME many tks. floriano goasuraj Pls. check out : www.goasu-raj.org - Original Message - From: Patrice Riemens [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, April 13, 2008 11:30 AM Subject: LK Advani Dear Floriano, I liked the article + your piece on LK Advani. I suggest you send it to the Sarai Reader list [EMAIL PROTECTED] , see the archives at: http://mail.sarai.net/pipermail/reader-list/ If you don't I might do it, but not without yr permission (YOYOW). Cheerio, patrizo and Dnooos! - Original Message - From: cedrico dacosta [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: goanet@lists.goanet.org Sent: Sunday, April 13, 2008 3:02 PM Subject: [Goanet] The Prosaic Thruth about L K Advani - Commentaryby floriano Well written Floriano, i equate Advani to the level of a top rated terrorist, an enemy of state and a mischievious politician...to Advani goes the credit of infusing the disease of communialism in India and in Goa in the later years... Advani's rath yatra attracted hundreds of youths and one from Goa also (now in Congress),many lost their lives and then the aftermath -- the riots. Should Advani ever come close to the PM's chair, india would loose its glory...and the country would once again engulf in flames through communial violence. And it would not spare Goa too...as we have die-hard Advani fans in Goa trying hard to ressurect their political careers. Now having done a take on Advani, i propose there are many Advani's in Goa...lets expose them and their deeds. Regards Cedric da Costa Dubai
[Goanet] The Goan Observer's Take on the Desecration of the Aldona hill
Extracts from Stray Thoughts by Rajan Narayan in Goan Observer, Saturday, April 12-18, 2008 COUTO OPPOSITION AND a few stray thoughts on how even the Coutos have joined the battle against the land sharks. In the past, Alban Couto has always been reluctant to come out openly against the collusion between politicians in power and the land sharks. This was because Alban Couto did not want to jeopardise the position of profit and influence that he has occupied in every government irrespective of who was in power. In fact at one public speech, Maria Aurora Couto publicly admitted that her husband Alban Couto was fully aware of what was happening. Alban Couto, the former IAS officer who was in Goa as the developmental commissioner soon after Liberation, has held the post of advisor to every government in the last five years including the government headed by Manohar Parrikar. SHOE PINCHES BUT apparently, as it happens with the best of us, the shoe began to pinch when the peace and serenity of the Coutos themselves, who stay in Aldona, were threatened. The Coutos woke up when the land sharks began indulging in rampant alleged illegal hill-cutting in Aldona which would directly affect their quality of life. So the Coutos belatedly discovered the urgency of saving Goa from the land sharks. And, unlike less empowered and influential citizens, the Coutos used their contacts to get the Town and Country Planning Department and the Directorate of Panchayats to intervene to stop the illegal hill-cutting by Acron which has historically shown scant respect for the environment. But considering that Acron is reported to enjoy the patronage and protection of the Finance Minister Dayanand Narvekar one does not know if even the powerful Coutos will be able to stop Acron from destroying the Aldona hill. -- Those who profess to favor freedom, and yet deprecate agitation, are men who want rain without thunder and lightning. They want the ocean without the roar of its many waters...Power concedes nothing without a demand. It never did and it never will. — Frederick Douglass
[Goanet] Ponda: Rita Rose singing LIVE
Rita Rose LIVE in Ponda My Aunty used to pray like this.. Doria Maso ghal (Saiba) Madda Sur Di Dusmanak paim PONDA ghal Etc etc Ponda is one of the main cities of Goa (Panjim, Margao, Vasco, Mapusa etc) Ponda is one of the 11 talukas of Goa Ponda is also knows as Foddem. Ponda is is mainly Hindu-dominated. Ponda is famous for Temples (Mangueshi etc) Mosque (1560 Safa Masjid), Bondla Zoo, Wildlife Sanctuary etc. See pics http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk4/251880616/sizes/o/ Video clip Masjid http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=97QE04XiFh0 During our school time, we were often taken to Ponda for Picnic where we have visited MRF (Madras Rubber Factory), Sugar Factory etc. Those days, we used Bore-pul bridge to reach Old-Goa via Ponda. All the Pax were made to alight so that only the empty bus cross the weak bridge and all pax used to cross the bridge on foot (see the broken portion of the old Portuguese Borim bridge) http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukbridges/1779047367/sizes/l/ slide show/video http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=LXz6WEpdBnU another video http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=xl5Wf37s4AQ Ponda is about 27kms from Capital city Panaji. and about 16kms from Margao. Well, today, we had gone to attend 2nd Annual Summer Festival 08 at Ponda orgainised by St. Anne’s Church club, Ponda-Goa. The show was to start at 6.30 but started around 7pm with Band Cascade playing live. There was a Konkani Musical Programe by Anthony San, his Daughter-Clarrisa, C. D Silva, Ivy etc. Star of the attraction was none other than the widow of Goa’s Melody King ‘ Rita Rose’ There was a signature campaign organized by the club (circulated to all) requesting the Goa CM Digambar to name the Kala Academy Open Air Auditorium (Panji) after the Goa’s one and only Melody King Late Alfred Rose. Last year, the star of the attraction was ‘Lorna’ video clips/3 songs were also screened on the giant TV screen. Chief guest was Ravi Naik. We left at 9.15pm and arrived home at 11pm after a brief stop for ‘Kopachem and dinner’. I don’t know if there are any netters from Ponda, if you do know please forward this mail to them so that they too become happy to see pics and video from their native place –Ponda. In this video, St, Anne’s Church also seen http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=x6h-_uLL518 or http://ishare.rediff.com/filevideo-Rita-Rose-LIVE-in-Ponda-id-149522.php Rita Rose Pics in Ponda http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk11/2413990569/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk11/2413989611/ Ponda Church http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk5/2413967347/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk5/2414792040/sizes/l/ Rita Rose also performed in Cortalim on 12/13th April, 2008, but I chose Ponda to give you clips/news of all around Goa. [EMAIL PROTECTED] for Goa NRI related info... http://in.groups.yahoo.com/group/GOAN-NRI/ For Goan Video Clips http://youtube.com/joeukgoa or http://is.rediff.com/profilevisitor.php?mem_id=48419 ___ Yahoo! For Good helps you make a difference http://uk.promotions.yahoo.com/forgood/
[Goanet] Colamb villagers warn Fomentos of Nandigram-like situation
Colamb villagers today warned Fomento mining company of Nandigram-like situation in case it tries to break the unit of the villagers and villagers unity with number of organisations including GAKUVED, Goa Foundation, and Goa Bachao Abhiyan. This warning was served to the Fomentos today afternoon when the company official Joe J. Louis, Executive Director of both Infrastructure Logistics Private Limited - dealing with mining on behalf of Fomentos as well as Cidade de Goa - 5 star hotel of Fomentos visited Sulcorna Don Bosco Society and tried to initiate 'talk' with the couple of villagers along with a Salesian Priest. Joe J. Louis, according to Hanumant Porob of Pissurlem has been the brain behind getting Hanumant arrested due to his opposition to mining in Sattari. Fomentos have invested their profits into Cidade de Goa from the huge gains from Pissurlem mines letting its pristine beauty, water sources and Agriculture go to dogs. Fomentos is one of the culprits along with Damodar Mangalji, Salgaokars and Sesa Goa. Today Joe J Louis was campaigning against Goa Foundation, GAKUVED, and Goa Bachao Abhiyan (GBA) and asked the villagers to keep these organisations away and get into negotiation with the Company. These organisations according to Joe J Louis are funded by competing mining companies to oppose Fomentos. Not only Mr. Louis does not want these organisations, he also does not want the rest of the villagers too for he knows that villagers angers will be enough for Fomento team to retreat back to Cidade de Goa. Joe J Louis also informed the villagers that the son of his boss is all exited due to the negative publicity that has attracted its Colamb mines particularly on the Internet. He took name of Seby Rodrigues as amongst most hated by Fomentos. Earlier South Goa Collector Gokuldas Naik faced wrath of the Colamb villagers on April 12 2008 when he was accused of siding with the mining company. Collector was told by Motesh Antao that Fomentos should carry on mining activity in Margao where its Public Hearing was conducted and not in Colamb. Collector was warned that in case Fomentos decides to resume Ore transportation then there is going to be law and order problem and he alone will be responsible for the same. Collector was questioned as to how in spite of Gram Sabha resolution opposing mining how can authorities permit this when Gram Sabha is supreme deciding authority. Panicked Fomentos then decided to press emergency buttons and put their highest officials on diplomatic mission. he phone up Durgadas Gaonkar, President of GAKUVED, then he phoned up Sebastian Rodrigues but received no result from any of the calls. The day is not far when in case Fomentos does de-silt Colamb People's Agriculture then soon Silt will take its natural course into Cidade de Goa's Swimming Pools for tourists to enjoy with love from Goa's mines. Sebastian Rodrigues _ Technology : Catch up on updates on the latest Gadgets, Reviews, Gaming and Tips to use technology etc. http://computing.in.msn.com/
[Goanet] Struggle against Casteism in Goa
It is a birth anniversary Ambedkar today - the man who stood up steadfastly for human dignity - yet the caste system continues to haunt Goa. One of the latest examples is that of Thoklo Parwar, sweeper in Navodaya Vidyalaya in Valpoi, Sattari, Goa. He is a Dalit and higher Caste Principal of the institution have tortured him cruelly. Goa's well known Dalit Marathi Writer, Poet and Photographer Dadu Mandrekar took up his cause along with the Dalit organisation YUGNAYAK. Police are also collaborating with the school Pricipal on this count and even though Thoklo had filed complaint on March 11 2008 Valpoi Police Station has not registered the case till date. YUGNAYAK too has written to the Valpoi PI for taking of speedy action but to no avail. Trupti Thoklo Parwar has written to Goa State Women's Commision in this regard. Posting you these documents. Any feedback or support my be communicated directly to Dadu Mandrekar at his mobile 09423058881. From: Smt. Trupti Thoklo Parmar, Thane, Sattari, Goa. To Chairperson, State Women's Commission, Panaji, Goa. Date: 12th April 2008 Subject: Harassment and mental torture to my husband Thoklo Parwar, and devastation of our lives and home. Dear Madam, My husband is working in Navodaya Vidyalaya, Valpoi for last 14 years as sweeper-cum-Chowkidar. His daily schedule for the past 14 years is to clean latrines in the morning session and in the afternoon he performs duty as Chowkidar. With institution getting expanded with 32 latrines and 26 bathrooms with several more urinals and verandahs. Thoklo has to clean all this daily. In spite of performing his duties honestly and sincerely, his work was never appreciated by the Institution. On the contrary he was repeatedly served with memos with dire warnings of taking action under CC rules. Intention of Memos was not to rectify his mistakes if committed but to mentally torture and harass him. Several times he urged the Institution as well as to the deputy commissioner based in Pune not to issue him such kind of memos as he is totally illiterate and get the work done in amicable manner. But none of his requests were heeded to neither by the Institution nor by deputy commissioner in Pune. Instead deputy commissioner has given free hand to the institution head to torture and take whatever action as per the whims and fancies of the Institution head. He was left with no authority favorable to his requests. Further without any of his faults he was transferred from Valpoi, Goa State to thousands of kilometers away to Rajkot, Gujarat. The Valpoi institution officially informed the Rajkot Institution about Thoklo. Consequently they too frequently issued him memos, and to get replies to each of them he used to visit Goa from his contacts because there was no one to help him with drafting replies to memos. He was completely isolated there as the language as well as the surrounding was unfamiliar. His salary was between 3000 to 4000 rupees. All his salary was getting exhausted on his travels alone leaving nothing for home expenses. Deputy commissioner's office was merciless and cruel towards Thoklo and his family. The present situation after transfer to Goa is worse than this as the present in-charge of the institution has caused immense insults and torture and issued several memos without any cause. When we were completing 60 years of our independence Thoklo was not even treated as a dignified citizen of India by the Principal of the institution and served dire warning in writing threatening to action against him under CC conduct rule. Deadline for reply was 14th August 2007. In response to this warning memo of 14th August 2007 he has given detail reply and requested the principal to treat him like his younger brother and get the work done from him. This too had no effect and memos have continued to rain down from principal's office to Thoklo. The present Principal forcefully allotted residential quarters to him even though his house is near 8 kilometers from the place of work with very good transport facility. Monthly deduction for this purpose is Rs.1000/- from his salary without taking possession of the quarters. This is a great injustice to us. With this harassment my husband is mentally devastated, my whole family including my blind very old mother mother-in-law, my very small child of one year who is not healthy, and my mental health has devastated. I cannot bear these circumstances hence forth. This situation has arisen only because of negligence of deputy commissioner's office in Pune. With this background I would like to request you to kindly investigate this whole matter impartially at your level and help to stabilize my home and my family again. Hope to receive your positive reply as early as possible. Yours faithfully, Sd/- ( Smt. Trupti Thoklo Parwar) Copy to Sonia Gandhi, Chairperson, UPA Government, New
[Goanet] Goa news for April 15, 2008
Goa News from Google News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** Taking out organs is routine: Docs - Howrah News Service [3 hours ago] By PAMELA DMELLO Panaji, April 14: Senior pathologists at the Goa Medical College that conducted two autopsies on 15-year-old Scarlett Keeling said there ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=Tct=us/1-0fd=Rurl=http://howrah.org/india_news/9406.htmlcid=1150205608ei=--gDSKEPg9KqA4O4xPgMusg=AFrqEzcoMSGbU2h4ZubJ-uxiYhGQYOGIaw *** Russian tourist found dead in Goa - Hindu [1 hour ago] PANAJI: A 30-year-old Russian tourist, Kabanov Vladimir, was found dead at a guest house at Vagator, on the north Goa coast, on Sunday afternoon. ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=Tct=us/0-0fd=Rurl=http://www.hindu.com/2008/04/15/stories/2008041558470100.htmcid=1151136264ei=--gDSKEPg9KqA4O4xPgMusg=AFrqEzf_rGh7RM0jKO718tlLUhwKr4zw2Q *** Staff shortage hampers South Goa police functioning - Navhind Times [Apr 13, 2008] Margao, April 13In a survey conducted by policeit has been noticed that with limited police personnel posted in various police stations in South Goa, ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=Tct=us/8-0fd=Rurl=http://www.navhindtimes.com/articles.php?Story_ID=041418cid=1150780357ei=--gDSKEPg9KqA4O4xPgMusg=AFrqEzf_cpXPTMZ8lngederjJUbH8OH3AA *** Goa villagers up in arms against housing project - Hindu [18 hours ago] PANAJI: Residents of Aldona, a sleepy village of north Goa, are up in arms against a proposed mega housing project. The Aldona Bachao Abhiyan (ABA), ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=Tct=us/5-0fd=Rurl=http://www.hindu.com/2008/04/14/stories/2008041455001200.htmcid=1151124456ei=--gDSKEPg9KqA4O4xPgMusg=AFrqEzf-4aTK6sVqKNxer9QZP19Xk6nXPA *** Goa Govt \'in-principle\' grants licences to 5 more offshore casinos - TravelBizMonitor [16 hours ago] By Mayuresh Pawar http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=Tct=us/3-0fd=Rurl=http://www.travelbizmonitor.com/ArticleDetails.aspx?aid=2621sid=36sname=Top%20Storiescid=0ei=--gDSKEPg9KqA4O4xPgMusg=AFrqEzc7RA6uGda9TPbGozdvrg7gf6goAw *** Somany Tiles organises sales conference in Goa - Navhind Times [Apr 13, 2008] The three-day event took place at JupiterResort, South Goa from April 11 to 13, the press note adds. The three-day conference saw the sales department ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=Tct=us/9-0fd=Rurl=http://www.navhindtimes.com/articles.php?Story_ID=04146cid=0ei=--gDSKEPg9KqA4O4xPgMusg=AFrqEzdcnhRDMC-n8i1Lgim_QDBqGnc6BQ *** Hotel Of The Week: The Club, Goa, India - Independent [Apr 12, 2008] By Sophie Lam Our trip out to the Leela took us through some of Goa's most idyllic scenery. Serene villages of grand colonial-style casas and whitewashed ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=Tct=us/7-0fd=Rurl=http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/asia/hotel-of-the-week-the-club-goa-india-808331.htmlcid=0ei=--gDSKEPg9KqA4O4xPgMusg=AFrqEzc4pAD0OvXznIZR6eYaVRWOai3bGQ *** US award for Goa-based NGO - Hindu [Apr 12, 2008] PANAJI: Sangath, a Goa-based public health institution focusing on child development, adolescent and family guidance and behavioural and mental health ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=Tct=us/6-0fd=Rurl=http://www.hindu.com/2008/04/13/stories/2008041354450900.htmcid=0ei=--gDSKEPg9KqA4O4xPgMusg=AFrqEzdahy6FXoaMaZuC51tTrv0LfTgbCg *** Goa Police searching for sex racket mastermind - Hindu [15 hours ago] Panaji (PTI): Goa Police have intensified their search for a Russian woman who they suspect is the brain behind the international sex racket busted in the ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=Tct=us/4-0fd=Rurl=http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/holnus/004200804141302.htmcid=1150932088ei=--gDSKEPg9KqA4O4xPgMusg=AFrqEzf9c9aP6kIOTMCFIqRxnr6lV8KXsg *** Issue 87 : Baywatch promised for Goa following Scarlette death - International Travel Insurance Journal [13 hours ago] In the latest incident involving a tourist on one of Goas beaches, the body of 16-year-old Scarlette Keeling Eden, from Devon, UK, was found on Anjuna ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=Tct=us/2-0fd=Rurl=http://www.itij.co.uk/content/headlines.php?item=262cid=0ei=--gDSKEPg9KqA4O4xPgMusg=AFrqEzefEzD1RUq8ODnALfQLha3TTVq3MQ Compiled by Goanet News Service http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php
Re: [Goanet] Is the destructiveness of caste a myth?
I agree that caste, trap an individual in them for life. So does the pigment of one's skin, if one lives in a 'white' society. So does one's religion if one belongs to a minority group. The secret to overcome the trap as Mario puts it is, education, personal character and achievement, The Catholic Church (that some of the chest-thumpers condemn) is the institution that gave the lower caste and lower socio-economic Catholic Goans education, personal character and (drive for) achievement, The secret to help the weaker section of the community is to empower them by deeds not by mere words. Unless one is resorting to words to inflate one's ego / resume by demeaning other Goans. Regards, GL Mario Goveia Unlike caste, none of these classes trap an individual in them for life. People can choose to move between social classes by education, personal character and achievement, or lack thereof. From, Gilbert Lawrence The short answer to your question is - Yes! There is no destructiveness in Caste. However, there IS destructiveness in Casteism (prejudice). Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. http://mobile.yahoo.com/;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ
[Goanet] Use of an Income Tax PAN Card - especially for NRIs!
Upon visiting the Taj Mahal at Agra last month, my wife and I were challenged by the ASI employee at the entrance. He said You look like an NRI (he meant Foreign passport holder but being a lowly paid staffer was ignorantly using the term interchangeably). He continued Why have you bought a Rs. 20 ticket instead of the NRI ticket Rs. 750. Proove you are not an NRI he said. Show me your PAN card ! So for all you NRIs who are planning to visit the Taj Mahal and do not look like an Indian you have been warned. Carry your PAN card!
[Goanet] Internet test speeds
Well, just to throw another hat in the ring and clarify a few things regarding the internet speeds in Goa. I did a test on my BSNL broadband and it showed speeds of 1.6 mbps (approx 1600 kbps) which is pretty good. BSNL is by far the best provider of Broadband with speeds upto 2mbps for home users, as they claim. How ever those on the unlimited plan, have their maximum speed capped to 256 kbps. They are also offering 8 mbps lines for business purposes, which should deliver upto 5-6 atleast. Whoever saw speed's of 100 mbps, well thats just the notional speed between the modem and the computer. What matter's of course is the speed between the modem and the telephone exchange and what it actually delivers. One must add that broadband has changed the life of net users in Goa and that too at a pretty reasonable cost. Gone are the days of dial-up, where we had to try try till we could succeed and eventually get connected at abysmally slow speeds. http://www.bsnl.co.in/service/dataone_tariff.htm regards, Sachin
Re: [Goanet] Request for information.
Hi Averthanus, The opinion was expressed by I.S. Bindra of the BCCI. The interview was featured by various media. Here's a link: http://content-ind.cricinfo.com/india/content/story/345740.html Warm regards, Aniruddha Sen Gupta Porvorim -- From: Averthan D'Souza [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [Goanet] Request for information. To: Frederick Noronha [EMAIL PROTECTED], Goanet [EMAIL PROTECTED] Dear Fred, There was a recent interview on NDTV (or was it a news item?) in which some VIP from the cricket establishment expressed his opinion that gambling associated with cricket matches should be legalized. According to him, this will remove the possibility of match-fixing, among other things.I cannot trace this source. Can you kindly help me find the actual news item or interview? And the exact words expressed by this person? I will be very grateful to you. Many thanks Averthanus Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. http://mobile.yahoo.com/;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ
[Goanet] ALEXYZ Daily Cartoon (14Apr08)
* TALES OF GOA TODAY * I Two women gossiping in the balcao: He dropped doing his MBA...says he makes more money pushing DRUGS... To enjoy the visual cartoon please visit: www.alexyztoons.com Site sponsored by www.goasudharop.org
[Goanet] Aldona Bachao Abhiyan seeks GBAs support for preventing illegal land sale
http://www.navhindtimes.com/articles.php?Story_ID=041520 Aldona Bachao Abhiyan seeks GBAs support for preventing illegal land sale NT Staff Reporter Panaji, April 14 The Aldona Bachao Abhiyan (ABA) core group met at Carona on April 13 called on the authorities to prevent the breach of law while granting construction licenses as there have been reports that tenanted Communidade land is being sold by the tenants in connivance with the members of the Communidades in different villages. As per the Agricultural Tenancy Act, no tenanted agricultural field can be converted for non-agricultural purpose such as housing. The press note issued here by ABA spokesperson, Ms Maria Aurora Couto, said that the ABA has decided that each village would deal with the issues locally and information would be shared between such groups. The ABA also wants the Goa Bachao Abhiyan to support and guide the groups in dealing with this 'development' epidemic. Also a petition to the Chief Town Planner requesting him not to issue any licence under Section 17-A of the TCP Act is presently being signed by large number of residents in the village of Aldona. The press note states that The ABA is engaged in alert vigilance and an action oriented mission to protect the environment and the quality of life in Goa. Rules and regulations for conversion and sale of land relating to agriculture, orchards, forests as well as CRZ, town planning and regional planning have been violated and are being violated. The objective of the ABA is to ensure that demand for real estate and blatant violations of all norms, rules and regulations to satisfy the greed of land grabbers and speculators should not destroy environmental and ecological dimensions and it is the quality of life and society that prevails. It adds that two applications under the Right to Information Act have already been made to the Aldona panchayat by the secretary of the ABA, Ms Charmaine De Souza while the application at the TCP has been made by Mr Milton Fernandes. The press note ends by saying that the ABA expects that the District Plans for North and South Goa so prepared to be reflected in the regional plan as a fresh notification has been issued on March 13 regarding the role of the ward development committees, village panchayats and gram sabhas, as well as the zilla panchayats in the planning process. -- Banakar fakeeron ka hum bhes 'Ghalib' Tamasha-e-ahl-e-karam dekhte hain. -- Mirza Asadullah Khan Ghalib
[Goanet] Available - Academic Papers/Doctoral Thesis Synop., India, Goa topics. ( 1st. installment )
Some Aspects of Portuguese Shipbuilding in India - 16th and 17th Centuries. by Xavier Martins, Lisbon. Sawantwadi - Britain Converts a Maritime State Into a Landlocked State. by Prof. Austin Fernandes, Poona. Prominent Bombay Women in Communication, 1930 - 1947. by Prof. Joan M. Dias, Bombay. The Moghul State and Merchant Groups, Surat, in the 17th Century. by Prof. Murari K. Jha. between -00-00 and -99-99
[Goanet] LIMERICK FOR THE DAY 69 - GOA AND DRUGS
GOA AND DRUGS I raptly watched the investigative report by CNN-IBN, That revealed clearly that Goa is a drug dealers' den. How can this abominable situation go on? What other vices will it in future spawn? The question is: will this situation at all end – and if so, when? - Shanti Dhoot RE: Message: 4 Date: Fri, 11 Apr 2008 16:30:03 -0700 (PDT) From: Goanet News Service [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [Goanet] Goa news for April 12, 2008 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED] Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] CNN-IBN SIT: Anjuna beach remains Goa\'s drug den - CNN-IBN BN, India - 11 hours agoPanaji: Despite the controversial investigations in the Scarlette Keeling murder case in Goa, the drug trade there continues to thrive. ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=Tct=us/3-0fd=Rurl=http://www.ibnlive.com/news/cnnibn-sit-anjuna-beach-remains-goas-drug-den/63108-3.htmlcid=1150224070ei=evT_R5WONZngqgO3_73TDAusg=AFrqEzeKj2afOzxx1IArMdh7K9IzkaaN5A
[Goanet] Struggle to feed a billion people-rice crisis
In a follow up to Ruby's post/alert, here is an article in the Independent of London (below). While we worry about Goan identity crisis and our political goooad-boooad-gootala, there is the looming crisis of global shift in climate and its effects on food (there are other causes to this problem apparently). It may not be so evident in Goa but I imagine the comming summer may well be a turning point. Mangoes for example flower in late November/December; this season, they flowered in late January early Feb. Folks in the costal villages are complaining its exceptionally warm weather or perhaps they forgot to take off that Christmas sweaters off. And I know my learned neighbours Bombil has stopped using plastic bags and Trikmaal Sujaa now recycles, but its all a little too late (just my view). Ofcourse, most folks in the coastal areas are in denial (if you have not seen it, you cannot imagine it, therefore its all talk, no?) and once again brings memories of Wilfad Antao (in those days, most boring topic of change in how the sea behaves) and should the seas enter the coastal areas, the rice fields will be a vast wasteland ! As well, the river Sal is another frightening prospect. And if you are not convinced, go to any sat*lite maps and look at the costal areas! The dunes (not visible) are all but gone either removed by some licencee of the Department of Mines and/or by a hotel developer, so the villages from Arossim/Hollant to Cavelossim/Velim are pretty 'open' to the sea. And before you reach for your wife's hair-dryer, hold it..pick up a copy of the Independent if you are in the UK; they do a lot of reporting on this subject and have pretty much their ears to the ground. And tomorrows front-page has a report on the ill effects of bio fuels. Lastly and not soo important, the Gomant Lok Poxx was founded (off shoot of the Rampoonkar's Ekvoot 28? years ago) on the basis that Goa should be developed in a planned fashion including tourism and common man's tourism and keeping our ecology intact (this was the general idea). I cannot imagine how Mathany battles on after s many failures in elections and of all the apparent 'empty talk' amongst Goans who suddenly turn frigid/ impotent in they are alone in the voting booths. How can you picture a place blessed with some thinking minds run into a impossible mess created by greedy, hairy, potbellied crooks with gold dentures and Goan lives denegrated into a culture of 420? ===India's struggle to feed a billion people== By Andrew Buncombe In Delhi Vijender Vardhman knows a thing or two about rice. From his small family-run store in south Delhi he sells a remarkable 63 varieties, not to mention a multitude of pulses, grains and packaged goods squeezed tightly on to his shelves. Over the past six months the price of India's most common staple, basmati rice, has increased by up to 70 per cent and ordinary rice by about 10 per cent. The basmati rice is now between 80 to 100 rupees [£1-1.25] a kilo, he says. If Mr Vardhman seemed relaxed as he sat behind his counter yesterday evening, the Indian government is certainly not. With a billion of the three billion or so people who rely on rice every day living within its borders, India was one of the first countries to take measures to protect its domestic supplies by halting exports of all but basmati, which sells at a premium. India has been a major exporter of rice and its decision has forced other governments in the region to seek alternative supplies as the rice crisis continues. Indeed, the Philippines-based International Rice Research Institute has said the cost of rice, already at around $1,000 a tonne, will continue to rise as demand outstrips supply. We have been consuming more than we have been producing and research to increase rice productivity is needed to address this imbalance, it stated. Of all the countries in Asia where rice is a staple, it is the Philippines that is struggling most to deal with the crisis. As a big importer of rice, the country's government has been desperately trying to secure supplies in a bid to safeguard its stocks. Last week President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo was forced to do a deal with Vietnam to buy 1.5 milion tonnes of rice at $708 (£360) a tonne, almost 50 per cent higher than the price in January. She is not the only one resorting to desperate measures in a region where for most people a meal consists of a bowl of rice and where the grain has considerable cultural significance. Cambodia, where food prices have jumped by around 40 per cent in the last year, has also imposed a ban on rice exports while Sri Lanka has been trying to negotiate a deal with the Burmese military authorities to solve a shortfall. In Bangladesh, a paramilitary group has been given oversight of the rice markets to prevent price rises. In Thailand, where the phrase for to eat literally translates as eat rice, there have been reports that people are hoarding rice, adding
Re: [Goanet] Goan ... or Go On.....Identity...Or I Deity
Mario Goveia wrote: Is this the same kind of good job the few remaining Marxists in power in N. Korea, Cuba, Zimbabwe and Venezuela are doing for their people? Or is it the kind of good job they once did in the old Soviet Union and China? I didn't realize there were any such brilliant administrators and saviors of humanity in Goa. Mario, In the last few years; 1) N. Korea has become one of the handful of members of the nuclear club. 2) Venezuela has been providing subsidized oil for the poor in the USA. 3) China has been buying treasury bills to finance the budget deficits of the US. Given the above record, as a Goan, I am waiting for the Goan Marxists to revolutionize Goa too :-) Mervyn3.0 Capital is reckless of the health or length of life of the laborer, unless under compulsion from society. - Karl Marx - __ Looking for the perfect gift? Give the gift of Flickr! http://www.flickr.com/gift/
[Goanet] Use of an Income Tax PAN Card - especially for NRIs!
[Goanet] Use of an Income Tax PAN Card - especially for NRIs! Thanks Ralph, Exactly 3 years ago, we were denied entry into elephanta Caves (opp. Inda Gate, Bombay) on the similar grounds. We were 5 and none of us allowed. We wanted to speak to someone who is higher than the cheap booking clerk but there was none. We asked him his ID or details so that we report him to the conerned authority, he refused. All of us were Goans (except me NRG). Just because I had Video Camera, he suspected us bieng foreign nationals. None of us had chains and bracelets, all were typical Goans, wheat complexioned and mustached and yet we were given foreign status. One of my angry friends told him 'you come out I show you..' Yet, another said ' did you see these monkeys?' He said 'yes, what about it?', 'You are one of them' WE came back disappointed despite spending 2hrs on ferry and then climbing the stairs cases upto the caves entrance. However, we enjoyed the boat trips and the long walk and not forgetting the monkeys (Hetim) who come close to you and even snatch away any bags you may carry with you. I now have PAN card earlier I had Indian driving license too but did not carry it in my wallet. I still wish to visit Elephanta Caves [EMAIL PROTECTED] for Goa NRI related info... http://in.groups.yahoo.com/group/GOAN-NRI/ For Goan Video Clips http://youtube.com/joeukgoa or http://is.rediff.com/profilevisitor.php?mem_id=48419 ___ Yahoo! For Good helps you make a difference http://uk.promotions.yahoo.com/forgood/
