[Goanet-News] Goa news for October 14, 2008
Goa News from Google News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** Goa bar brawl: three held over death of WA tourist - The Age [Oct 9, 2008] More details have emerged about the Australian tourist killed in a bar brawl in the Indian resort state of Goa. Two waiters and a security guard have been ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=Tct=us/9-0fd=Rurl=http://www.theage.com.au/world/goa-bar-brawl-three-held-over-death-of-wa-tourist-20081010-4xxg.htmlcid=1255651276ei=-tnzSKn9I4X6lQTkj9CTDQusg=AFQjCNFrclMQrZ5rJvEpJtPBpApLYtjzYg *** Australian tourist racially abused waiters: Goa pub - Times of India [Oct 11, 2008] The statement issued by Club City, the 24x7 bar and restaurant located at Goa's busiest coastal tourism hotspot Calangute, said Kelly, 65, was already drunk ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=Tct=us/4-0fd=Rurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Goa/Australian_tourist_racially_abused_waiters_Goa_pub/articleshow/3584716.cmscid=1256443621ei=-tnzSKn9I4X6lQTkj9CTDQusg=AFQjCNGZhe5g272cnB7td22Mhka6eRn_IQ *** Scarlett mother faces Goa warning - BBC News [Oct 11, 2008] Goa state's Directorate of Women and Child Development has given Fiona MacKeown until 15 October to appear. But her lawyer, Vikram Varma, ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=Tct=us/1-0fd=Rurl=http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/7665234.stmcid=1256071186ei=-tnzSKn9I4X6lQTkj9CTDQusg=AFQjCNFiIwV1ykAu2sFVTQL4GjiAgWlbxQ *** Goa minister\'s son accused of sexually harassing minor - Hindustan Times [Oct 12, 2008] PTI A Germanresearcher on Sunday alleged that the Goa Education Minister's son has sexually harassed her 14-year-old daughter and police have delayed the... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=Tct=us/7-0fd=Rurl=http://www.hindustantimes.com/Redir.aspx?ID=1d7fe608-5c6d-4c71-815a-63fbf78f27e3SectionName=Cricketcid=1256914492ei=-tnzSKn9I4X6lQTkj9CTDQusg=AFQjCNHMf-GRudJeqb7oLexxB2_zPCoUEQ *** Goa, Bengal shortlisted for Vision India Programme - Zee News [12 hours ago] New Delhi, Oct 13: After successfully launching the Vision India programme in Manipur and Kerala, and with Tamil Nadu to follow, it is now the turn of Goa ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=Tct=us/8-0fd=Rurl=http://www.zeenews.com/articles.asp?aid=475924sid=SPOssid=90cid=1257230007ei=-tnzSKn9I4X6lQTkj9CTDQusg=AFQjCNEKgrZlq8ptCXK88_HEtpJR6T65FQ *** German girl\'s mother says Goa cops not cooperating - IBNLive.com [12 hours ago] Panaji: Days after a German woman accused Goa Education Minister Atanasio Monserrate's son of sending lewd text messages to her daughter she has made ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=Tct=us/5-0fd=Rurl=http://www.ibnlive.com/news/german-girls-mother-says-goa-cops-not-cooperating/75726-3.htmlcid=1257234642ei=-tnzSKn9I4X6lQTkj9CTDQusg=AFQjCNH41cJWmiqiYfN9I5vKX0yAkpdl7w *** Margao: Cuncolim Residents Threaten to Call Goa Bandh on Oct 14 ... - Daijiworld.com [6 hours ago] ... widely known as Azoba'' by 10 am, today, 13 october, then they will be forced to call Goa Bandh on Tuedsay, 14 October. Tension prevailed in Cuncolim, ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=Tct=us/6-0fd=Rurl=http://www.daijiworld.com/news/news_disp.asp?n_id=52288n_tit=Margao%3A++Cuncolim+Residents+Threaten+to+Call+Goa+Bandh+on+Oct+14+Over+Vandalismcid=0ei=-tnzSKn9I4X6lQTkj9CTDQusg=AFQjCNF1buAmYY3aoS3a3SH-oOCTnC72_g *** Anti-mining activists in Goa cry foul - Merinews [7 hours ago] This harassment of innocent people fighting for their lives, their forests, their fields in Goa, simplycannot go on. Those arrested included an 85-year-old ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=Tct=us/3-0fd=Rurl=http://www.merinews.com/catFull.jsp?articleID=144329cid=0ei=-tnzSKn9I4X6lQTkj9CTDQusg=AFQjCNGDnXHoTYM56T6bpjGgeL2QU6RCNA *** Anti-mining protests in south Goa - Times of India [20 hours ago] PANAJI: A fresh mininglease in the south Goan region of Quepem has led to a resurgence in anti-mining protests, even as police arrested seven people after ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=Tct=us/2-0fd=Rurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Pollution/Anti-mining_protests_in_south_Goa/articleshow/3588413.cmscid=1257088194ei=-tnzSKn9I4X6lQTkj9CTDQusg=AFQjCNF7Jagvbc8yij5xBzOTIHm1OyJ1Pw *** Airfares to Goa during Christmas already up - Hindu Business Line [14 hours ago] NEW DELHI: If you are planning to fly to Goa this Christmas, you may be in for an expensive surprise even if you book tickets now as air-fares to the ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=Tct=us/0-0fd=Rurl=http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/blnus/27131420.htmcid=0ei=-tnzSKn9I4X6lQTkj9CTDQusg=AFQjCNEc6bgU919ISsWdf2AXuWIQi-Jc4Q Compiled by Goanet News Service http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php
Re: [Goanet] Build up Zero Chances within Zero Tolerance
2008/10/9 Laluram Salvi [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Response I do not need certification for whether I have links with radical organizations or not from any dimwitted bigots. Being a Hindu I could not either stand the venom being spewed on Hinduism in the guise of criticizing Hindu extremist organizations. I can very well understand the tone behind the Hindu basher's write ups on Goanet. RESPONSE: Not all Hindus are Christian bashers, but all Christians who have been bashed, have been bashed by Hindus. Hope you understand this simple sentence. I do hope you read the Media, many Hindus are fomenting trouble, by openly detonating bombs, hoping to create more communal disharmony, hope you can understand this as well. We have it from you, that an attack on extreme Hindu organisations is an attack on Hinduism! How charming, calling others bigotted, you can see the spec in other's eyes, when you have a beam in yours! Here's one for you, since you are clearly bent in your views or a bit slow to grasp:- http://www.ibnlive.com/videos/75665/the-radical-and-dark-side-of-bajrang-dal.html DEV BOREM KORUM. Gabe Menezes. London.
Re: [Goanet] TOI ? GoaTimes stealing pics from the net?
Fred, The TOI is not non-profit as far as I know. So they cannot use your images and not pay you; unless I am misreading copyright law. They also have to take your explicit permission. venantius From: Frederick [FN] Noronha * [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [Goanet] TOI ? GoaTimes stealing pics from the net? See http://www.flickr.com/photos/twilightfairy/2720464496/ Flickr is for flicking! by Twilight Fairy. One of my pictures got flicked from Flickr and got published in a supplement of TOI's called, what's hot, dated 18th July'08. I happened to take a look at this supplement very much by chance. I have no idea, how many such images are being used on a daily basis - they could be anyones. On contacting the editor, I was told that it is common practice to use free images from the net! Plagiarism in its full glory.
Re: [Goanet] song with mog
Hi guys this song is for our Edward Lopes = Edu as it is his birthday he is 50 today. I would love to wish him a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY Hope you have a nice day. Side by side or miles apart True friends are always close to your heart Whether you're turning 5 or 50 You know that I'm a true friend because you're here beside me I'm here, right now in your heart, on your special day So lets give a cheer for you, hip, hip, hooray! mog from Jane ZOLMANCHO DIS (Happy Birthday song) Dis tujea zolmacho, dis vhodde khoxecho Happy Birthday mhunnon ugdas kortaum tuzo Sorgar kor anjeamcho, sad ghaltat borea ieneancho Sounsar chear disancho, hasson khellon sarcho Fudar tuzo choddom, ontreg tuje vaddom Pest pidda pois poddom, tujem sukh urom. Rup tujem anjeachem, kalliz chodd mogachem Deva Bapan aplem bessaum tujer ghalchem Zolmacho dis tuzo, Hasson khellon sodanch sarcho zolmacho dis tujo Ps sorry for getting you name wrong in the last post mog Jane
[Goanet] British paper--The Times-- urges immediate central action to halt Orissa violence
Every country has its ignoramuses and demagogues. It is the intelligentsia that stokes these characters. The pseudo-intellectuals, under some guise or ignorance, write articles that use / abuse history and factual details. We have seen this innumerable times on Goanet, where writers pounded their egos. Catholics and Hindus who have written anti-Christian and anti-religion posts should examine their writings and now pound their chest in remorse. The remorse should stem from the wasted years when these intellectuals were engrossed with the ills of the medieval period while ignoring what was going on under our nose in our neighborhood and environment. Regards, GL - Alfred de Tavares The Times claim 59 Christians killed while India's official figure has throughout remained fixed at 35. British paper urges immediate central action to halt Orissa violence London, Oct 11 (IANS) Declaring that the Manmohan Singh government is unwilling or unable to intervene in stopping anti-Christian violence, a leading British daily Saturday called for immediate deployment of federal troops in Orissa and the arrest of Hindu militants. The Times, in a editorial titled 'India's Shame', named the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) and the Bajrang Dal as the forces behind the carnage in Orissa. The 2002 massacre of 2,000 Muslims in Gujarat exposed the ever-present danger of communal violence when exploited by demagogues.
Re: [Goanet] The Mapusa Friday Market
Three Cheers to 'MAPUSA'. Bardezkars, offer your support in whatever form, to the MAPUSA NAGRIKANCHO EKVOTT and by supporting the initiative taken by its convenor Adv. Antonio J.B. Lobo to make this dream come true and bring unlimited pride of not only Mapxekars but to all Bardezkars and Goemkars. In the offing is a great clean-up in all respects, may it be the traffic congestion, traffic withing the market, sanitation, removal of illegal hawkers et al. The Ekvott has met the Chief Minister and has advised him in no uncertain terms that the Mapusa ODP must not be notified unless and untill the suggestions and objections given by the Ekvott are implemented or justified for not incorporating them in the ODP. The Ekvot has been directed by the CM to meet with the CTP (Chief Town Planner), which meeting is scheduled for 14/10/08. floriano Member of the Ekvott [ to revert illegal officialese 'MHAPSA' to its original 'MAPUSA'.] PS: The Convenor may be contacted at 2263284 [ weekday 6 - 8 p.m. ] - Original Message - From: Tony de Sa [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Goa's Premiere Mailing List, Estd 1994 goanet@lists.goanet.org; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, October 12, 2008 8:50 PM Subject: [Goanet] The Mapusa Friday Market The Mapusa Friday Market Mapusa is the hub of Goa's Bardez Taluka. It is the most important town in Goa north of the Mandovi. Mapusa has always been the market for village produce in Bardez, besides being an outlet for goods from Pernem and Bicholim talukas. People from villages surrounding Mapusa like Bastora, Moira, Tivim, Assagao, Siolim, Guirim, erla, Parra and far flung villages like Pomburpa, Aldona, Ucassaim, Calangute, Pilerne and Saligao have always gravitated towards Mapusa for their purchases as well for selling produce and doing official work connected with litigation, births, deaths and marriages.
[Goanet] Best Alumni Group Photo competition will be held on January 24, 25 26 at Sports Carnival at International Centre Goa.
Preliminary meeting of volunteers to organise SPORTS CARNIVAL in a 14 acre campus of International Centre Goa(ICG), Dona Paula was held at ICG on sunday Oct 12 2008 at 3.30pm. It was attended by 25 sports lovers from all over Goa. President of Taleigao Chess Academy Chaired the meet. Convener Shri Shrkiant Barve explained the theme of the event. It was decided to hold Reunion party of ex-student of various Educational Instituion with a Group Photograph competition. Best Alumni Group Photo competition will be held on January 24, 25 26 at Sports Carnival at International Centre Goa. Few group photos specifically taken at the event will be awarded a Prizes. Photograph with description take at the event will be uploaded on Taleigao Chess Academy website www.goachess.org. Selection will be done on the basis of 1. rare possibility 2. size of the group Opportunity will be given to visitors of the event, visitors of www.goachess.org to judge the photograph on the basis of rare possibility, size of the group etc. The Photographs that scores maximum points on various possibilities will get prizes. All India Primary School Students Chess Tournament from KG to 7th Standard, Stadard wise boys and girls mix will be held with total Prize Money of Rs. 1 lacs. Special Prize for those childred winning all the Nine rounds. Traditional sports and documentaries on sports to be finalise by year end. It was decided that Convener Shri Shrikant Barve with the advice of core committee will finalise deal with event organisers M/s Legends Event more from Mumbai. It was decided to hold the next meeting of volunteers will be held in 3rd week of November 08 at the same venue. Meeting was concluded by Vote of Thanks by Shri Arjun Halarnkar, Program Manager ICG. Shrikant Vinayak Barve Convener : The Right Move II-Career in Sports 2451143/9403175973 Add more friends to your messenger and enjoy! Go to http://messenger.yahoo.com/invite/
[Goanet] FINANCIAL OR MORAL MELTDOWN
For favour of publication. Kindly acknowledge receipt. =Averthanus= _ FINANCIAL OR MORAL MELTDOWN ? Averthanus L. D'Souza. The entire world is gripped with anxiety about the deteriorating situation of the Financial Institutions all over the globe. As President George W. Bush put it - it is a case of anxiety feeding on anxiety which is bringing about the collapse of the entire banking system. Contrary to all their proclaimed policies of non-intervention in the affairs of the banking system, Government after Government has intervened to take over the many Banks which were going into liquidation. In effect, this is the collapse of the Capitalist system, although no one is calling it that. Unlike the Great Crash of 1929, one does not see long queues of people lining up outside their Banks to withdraw their deposits. What is happening, instead, is an invisible run on the Banks. There is an internal haemorrhaging within the Banking system. Banks are refusing to lend money even to other Banks because they are not confident of getting their money back. This is being euphemistically described as a crisis of confidence.Individual Governments are taking steps to restore confidence in the Banking system, but they have realized that in a rapidly globalizing world, national efforts alone cannot stem the meltdown. This is a global problem which needs to be addressed globally. Ideological differences have become irrelevant and antiquated. Both Capitalism and Socialism (even in its more radical manifestation of communism) simply have to be abandoned in the face of the global financial crisis. The political response of Governments needs to be coordinated. The common man is simply baffled by all the technical jargon which he encounters in the media. The analyses of the various charts of the different Stock Exchanges does not make any sense to him. He does not understand how the reduction in the Bank Rate of the country can be helpful in preventing the further loss of confidence in the ability of the Banks to honour their commitments to their depositors.People in the United States of America and in Europe, particularly, are apprehensive about retaining their jobs; they are worried about repaying the huge loans which they took to buy their houses, their cars, their refrigerators and washing machines and other equipment. Unemployment and poverty stare them in the face. The scenario is indeed bleak; and the people do not know where to turn for redress. They do not understand the labyrinthine processes which operate within the Banking system. They deposited their money in the Banks in good faith and their good faith has been abused by the Banks which seem to have cheated them out of their money. The question which looms large is not simply a matter of Financial Management or of Economics. It is primarily a moral question. Have the Banks and the other Financial Institutions respected the trust which the common man has placed in them? Did the Banks really manage the money wisely, or did they exploit their depositors and use their money unwisely? To what extent are the Banks morally obliged to repay the money which they have taken from their clients? Does a declaration of bankruptcy exonerate them from their obligations? Are the Boards of Directors of the failed Banks to be held responsible for their Banks going bankrupt? If so, what penalties should be meted out to them? Who is to bring them to book? These are not merely academic questions. They need to be addressed if we are to get to the roots of the problem. One thing is quite clear - viz. that all the attention is presently focussed on the symptoms. The media, the financial experts, Fund Managers and Commentators are describing the problem from their respective points of view, and speculating about the gradual unfolding of the global crisis. Very strangely, indeed, no one appears to be looking deeper than the symptoms to determine the root cause of the problem. They are appealing to the Governments to take charge of the deteriorating situation. To a man of common sense it appears obvious that the solution will be effective only if the cure is applied to the root cause of the problem. And the root cause, appears to be that the entire global financial edifice has been built on the shifting sands of greed and avarice. Greed has been institutionalized. Businesses as well as individuals have been encouraged to spend money which they do not have. Consumerism has been idolized. We have built for ourselves the Golden Calf of Mammon - the Credit system. (Ironically, the Bull represents growth in the Stock Market.) Any house built on sand is bound, sooner or later, to collapse. It is clear that the present crisis - which is also being called a financial tsunami - has not come about spontaneously. It has had a long
[Goanet] Nostalgia #28
Nostalgia Pic #28 ___ 1978: Mapusa Friday Bazaar: 30 years ago - a far cry from the commercialised hotch-potch seething mela of today. Tony de Sa has just written an evocative description of this legendary Friday Fair - where traders, shoppers and tourists from all over make a beeline to Mapusa for all manner of provisions and Goana. http://2008goanconvention.com/nostalgia.php Picture: Kind courtesy Tony Fernandes: http://tonferns.blogspot.com/ FR _
[Goanet] Shame on Goa Police
Venantius J Pinto wrote : Doctor dos Reis F, Calm down. I do not know about the Directorate of Women………couple of years ago, at Vasco or Marmagoa undercover police were threatening to rape women activists……….In fact, it is next to impossible to have kids and even a relationship when one does such jobs or vocations……….In these fights towards social change every angle counts. This will happen. Venantius J Pinto I fully agree with Mr Venantius, sincerely. I’m sure he is definitely more qualified than S.S.C. (and I don’t need an affidavit for that). My post on this thread needs to be read in between the lines, and has been deliberately drafted the way it is for legal implications. In fact the last sentence of the post is more than sufficient to realise that my ire is not against the women organisations. The headings and news clip should give an obvious conclusion. Coming back to women organisations, I personally am in touch with Goa and am aware of women organisations that have done a lot of good work, but have never publicised their work. I have not generalised women organisations by saying “All the women organisations”. Let me remind you of the recent story of the publicity type. It was on all newspaper that due to timely action of this organisation an infant that was being sold, was rescued. The infant was sent to “Apna Ghar”, only to be neglected and die of ant bites. A great work done by these publicity seeking organisations Dr. Ferdinando dos Reis Falcão. _ Searching for the best deals on travel? Visit MSN Travel. http://in.msn.com/coxandkings
[Goanet] Hate Crimes agenda against Christians - Some Facts and Figures
The Week of Nightmares in Kandhamal Orissa (December 2007) Death – 6, Houses burnt looted – 500, Shops, commercial properties – 126 Destruction: Parish churches – 5, Village Churches – 48, Convents – 5, Hostels – 7, Leprosy centre -1, Vocational Training Centre – 1 Vehicles – not surveyed, Animals killed – not surveyed Still Counting…. (violence 2008) in Kandhamal Orissa Death confirmed: 45, priests/ pastors/ nuns seriously .injured: 10, Priests kidnapped : 2, Houses demolished in 160 villages : 4300, Institutions/ schools destroyed : 7, Churches/Chapels : 101, Convents and hostels: 14, Residences of priests : 5, Dispensaries : 2, Vocational Training Centres : 3, Shops : 126, Vehicles burnt / destroyed: 43 Forest was the only refuge….. to the people of Kandhamal About 50,000 people fled to the forests, Shops Houses Owned by Christians are destroyed completely What is happening today? 12,000 persons in the refugees camps, Little medical care, No rehabilitation taking place, 40,000 people still hiding in forests, On return, people are forced to forsake faith, No Christian Leader is allowed to visit. Note: The actual figures are much more than the above as of now the confirmed death is gone up to 52. Christian Organizations are not allowed to do relief works of Christians ………. WHEREAS……In the Super Cyclone other natural calamities Christian NGOs and church groups were first to set up relief and rehabilitation works in Orissa Orissa is not alone…. Hate Crimes against Christians in several states Prominent are Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu On Sep. 14th 2008 in Karnataka, 14 churches attacked, Blessed Sacrament desecrated, statues broken, even cloistered nuns were not spared. Total churches, institutions attacked in Karnataka are 36. Organised Crime Statistics In the year 1998 50 cases In the year 2000 100 cases In the year 2007 1000 cases In the year 2008 4000 cases The Allegation For Hate is Missionaries convert the masses to Christianity. Christians receive foreign funds for conversion Here are the facts about these allegations YearChristian Population in Percentage 19712.59 % 19812.43 % 19912.32 % 20012.04 % More facts……. In India, every year, over 15 million students go through the portals of Christian Institutions. Can any one prove that even one out a million of these students is converted as the result of missionary activities? Most leaders of the organizations who spread hatred against Christians send their children and grand children to church-run schools Still More Facts ……... The constitution of India provides ample safeguards against fraudulent conversions Several states have passed laws aiming at preventing conversion through force, fraud and inducement STILL IN THE PAST SIX DECADES OF INDEPENDENT INDIA'S HISTORY NOT A SINGLE CASE OF FORCED OR FRAUDULENT CONVERSION WAS PROVED/PROSECUTED Is spreading faith a crime? History Says NO! - From India, the Hinduism spread to Malay Peninsula, Cambodia, Annam, Sumatra, Java, Bali and Borneo besides the Indian Sub-continent - From India, the Buddhism spread to China, Korea, Japan, Sri Lanka, Tibet, Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam - From Israel Christianity spread to Europe and America - From Arabia, the Islam spread to Asia and Africa What do the religions teach? Go into all lands and preach this gospel. Tell them that the poor and the lowly, the rich and the high are one. - The Buddha May the active be Glorifying God, arianising all (Rig Veda 9.63.5) May I speak these blissful words to my own people and the foreigner (Yajur Veda 26.1-2) Go and proclaim the good news to all creations. - Jesus Christ You must go out to preach your religion, preach it to every nation under the sun. - Swami Vivekananda For this purpose was I born, and to spread this religion God appointed me. - Guru Govind Singh Missionaries from India Swami Vivekananda - Up India, rise and conquer the world with Your spirituality There are thousands of Hindu monks running ashrams and temples in Europe America Who receives the foreign funds? - The funds received by the Christian organizations are reported to the Home Ministry under FCRA - Not a single case of misuse of foreign funds is found till date - The funds received by the Christians are visible in 25 % of the social sector in India. - The largest recipient of foreign funds in India are RSS affiliated organizations. Where is that money going? - Christians demand a white paper by the home ministry on the receipts of foreign funds in India. Christian Contribution to the Nation Building Over 24% of the social services in the country are run by the Christian groups Christians run more than 40,000 educational institutions Christians proved to be the most peaceful and law abiding community even under tremendous provocations Their works are visible in Schools, Colleges, Hospitals, Orphanages, Destitute homes, Leprosy
[Goanet] Stealing pictures from the net
Thanks, Fred, for the clarification. I still feel it is common courtesy to acknowledge the source especially when using pictures/articles from others. Mervyn (Maciel)
[Goanet] Daily Grook #246
DAILY GROOK #246 ___ FUSION CONFUSION ___ by Francis Rodrigues hindu-muslim chat tryin' to be mates, we all know that dis...integrates! __ puns word-play of all kinds, if you read between the lines! _ http://2008goanconvention.com/nostalgia.php _
[Goanet] Film Bazaar 2008 - November 26 - 29, 2008 / 39th IFFI - November 22 - December 2, 2008 in GOA
--- On Sun, 10/12/08, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Sunday, October 12, 2008, 5:27 AM NATIONAL FILM DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION LIMITED (A Government of India Enterprise) “Discovery Of India” Building, 7th Floor, Nehru Centre, Dr. Annie Besant Road, Worli, Mumbai 400018 Telephone : 022-24949856/858 Extension No.521 Web Address : www.nfdcindia.com Monday October 13, 2008 Dear gaspar almeida Greetings from NFDC ! To promote the Cinemas of India, the National Film Development Corporation will be conducting FILM BAZAAR 2008 from November 26th to 29th, 2008 in GOA alongside the 39th International Film Festival of India (November 22nd to December 02nd, 2008). The Film Bazaar aims to provide an interactive platform between prospective buyers and sellers of film rights from India and abroad. In addition, 15 pre-selected projects (at any stage of production - from pre-production to rough cut) drawn from all over India will be presented to all Film Bazaar participants. ALL DELEGATES OF FILM BAZAAR WILL HAVE ACCESS TO THE INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL OF INDIA AS WELL. Film Bazaar delegates will also be provided lunch and cocktails on all four days at the Film Bazaar venue i.e. GOA MARRIOTT. We invite you to participate in Film Bazaar 2008. Please use the online registration facility on our website: www.nfdcindia.com or click on http://www.nfdcindia.com/filmbazaar/registration.php and fill up the application form for participating in Film Bazaar. In case you need any further information please contact undersigned or Mr. Biswajyoti Das (+91 9967 350438). We look forward to seeing you in Goa ! Best wishes, GANESH B. KAMBLE (Film Festival Cell/National Film Circle) National Film Development Corporation Limited Discovery of India Building, 6th Floor, Nehru Centre, Dr. Annie Besant Road, Worli, Mumbai 400018. Tel : +91 22 2494 6173 Tel : +91 22 2494 9856/9858 Ext 521 Mobile : +91 9821 340330 Goa's Pride - http://www.goa-world.com Gulf-Goans e-Newsletter is presented by Ulysses Menezes, www.goa-world.com and moderated by Gaspar Almeida (since 1994) http://www.yahoogroups.com/group/gulf-goans Konkani Amchi Mai Bhas Sogglea Goenkaranchi - hench amchem herans. For all Goans, our mother-tongue Konkani, is our pride! http://www.songs-from-goa.at/goa/ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M5ECJrnqPcI
Re: [Goanet] Goanet Digest, Vol 3, Issue 1310(Khandamal)
Have been reading and seeing the violence and action/reaction,sins of comission and omission.Ive heard all the arguments and accusations. I wonder with a BJP government, in power, what prevented the VHP/Bagrangdal from helping/bringing up the Khandas likwise? Funds are no problem for them either.In fact the riches of some of the temples in India are mind boggling! Was the government sleeping?Surely government must ensure a level playingn field FOR ALL! Be that as in may, NOTHING condones violence and hideous crimes on women and children and religious institutions permitted to legally operate, and if not, whose fault?The situation is very complicated and such inciteful writings solve nothing... --- Add more friends to your messenger and enjoy! Go to http://messenger.yahoo.com/invite/
[Goanet] British paper urges immediate central action to halt Orissa violence
British paper urges immediate central action to halt Orissa violence Indo-Asian News Service London, Oct 11 (IANS) Declaring that the Manmohan Singh government is “unwilling or unable” to intervene in stopping anti-Christian violence, a leading British daily Saturday called for immediate deployment of federal troops in Orissa and the arrest of Hindu militants. The Times, in a editorial titled 'India's Shame', named the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) and the Bajrang Dal as the forces behind the carnage in Orissa. It said neither the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government nor the one in Orissa had moved to quell the spreading violence, in which 300 Christian-majority villages had been destroyed, 4,400 houses burnt, 50,000 people made homeless and 59 Christians killed and 18,000 injured since Aug 24. “Dr [Manmohan] Singh should need no prompting from the Vatican or concerned Christian groups in the West. An effective federal police force should be sent to Orissa and swiftly deployed. Instigators should be arrested and curfews imposed. And all India should resist this attempt to destroy the very basis of its polity and prosperity: its democracy and diversity. Without tolerance, both count for little,” the newspaper said. “The attacks on the Christians are a national disgrace, the more despicable because many were once lower-caste Hindus who changed their faith to escape a life of servitude and humiliation. Unless this persecution is quickly halted, its scale could grow and spread,” it added. “The 2002 massacre of 2,000 Muslims in Gujarat exposed the ever-present danger of communal violence when exploited by demagogues.” Indo-Asian News Service Goa's Pride - http://www.goa-world.com http://www.yahoogroups.com/group/gulf-goans Konkani Amchi Mai Bhas Sogglea Goenkaranchi - hench amchem herans. For all Goans, our mother-tongue Konkani, is our pride! http://www.songs-from-goa.at/goa/ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M5ECJrnqPcI
[Goanet] SPACE PEN - Monday-muse (13 Oct 08)
MONDAY MUSE (13 October 2008) Space Pen My friend brought me a very special gift from London: a replica of the writing instrument used by Soviet cosmonauts on early manned space flights. He had heard of the writing instrument from me. And I had read about it in some version of Modern Myths. The story went thus: When NASA first started sending astronauts into outer space, they stumbled upon a major problem: they realized that the ball-point pen would not work at zero gravity. But the determined Americans were made of stern stuff. The search for the alternative began in full earnest. A million dollar investment and two years of tests and toil by the best of their brains, the Americans developed a very special space pen that could write at zero gravity, work upside down, on almost any surface and at temperatures ranging from freezing to high extremes. The modern myth further mentioned that when confronted with the same problem, the Russians used a pencil! So often we waste our time, money and energy on searching for alternatives when the answer may be staring us in our face. Quite often, the way out is exactly the one we are standing on. Advancement is all about being able to notice the solutions that lie in our grasp instead of ignoring the obvious and pursuing stranger substitutes. To BE BETTER at finding a remedy for any ailment under the sun… Just look around and you are likely to find an already available one! - Pravin-da 13 October 2008, Goa, India. Since 2004, the MONDAY MUSE series (based on JCI-India’s annual theme) is penned by PRAVIN SABNIS - a life coach with a passion to connect people to their passion potential. He employs creative competencies in theatre trekking in his UNLEARNING UNLIMITED workshops conducted for leading corporate other groups. Be the first one to try the new Messenger 9 Beta! Go to http://in.messenger.yahoo.com/win/
[Goanet] Fw: GWS anniversary Mass-13/10/08
REMINDER GWS ANNIVERSARY MASS We will be celebrating the 14th Anniversary of the GWS with a Holy Mass in Honor of Our Lady of Fatima on Monday 13th October 2008 - at St. Jude's Chapel Rhapta Road Westlands at 6.30p.m. There will be the Anniversay Dinner Dance on saturday 25th of October 2008 at the Goan Gymkana from 7.30 pm. Please mark these dates in your diaries. We hope to see you all at the Mass as well as at the Dance. Kind Regards GWS
[Goanet] Press Release - Natural Beauty a book by Wanda Alvares
Please find press release for immediate release below: W.O.A International releases book by Wanda Alvares W.O.A International through its Publications division releases Natural Beauty a book by Wanda Alvares Goa, India October 14, 2008 W.O.A International proudly announces the launch of the first book by Wanda Alvares titled Natural Beauty on its W.O.A Publications banner. This move places W.O.A International firmly into the world of International Publishing. With this release, were not only bringing a wonderful and insightful book that can make a difference in the lives of anyone who reads it, we are also making a firm statement that W.O.A International is all about quality and originality. We have and will continue to offer full support to original and excellent creative work not only in the music world but in other creative fields as well, says Oliver Sean, President / Founder The W.O.A Group, were also launching and releasing musical works on this occasion with the worldwide premiere of Alison Woods debut 3D animated music video thats being supported by UNESCO and also showcasing for the first time in India four of our Indian artists on the W.O.A Records roster who are being launched this year. With W.O.A Internationals rapid expansion across the world in the entertainment industry and now in the publishing world, the launch organised on the 10th of October was a media blitz that is was backed by the Bollywood fraternity, Music Royalty and the media in general. This was emphasized with the release of the book at the hands of Bollywood superstar Jackie Shroff and a special performance by International Rocker Oliver Sean. The release and launch party is to be a special TV feature on Indias premiere television networks and news networks who were present at the event. Natural Beauty is the first book by Wanda Alvares who is a media and marketing guru and is also the E.V.P of the W.O.A Group. I believe that a womans beauty involves how she feels her mind set, her attitude, her outlook on life all reflects on her outward appearance says Wanda Alvares. The author shares her secrets and tips in her first book that is already garnering great reviews in the pre release stage. This event also saw W.O.A Records releasing 4 new singles by their new Indian upcoming artists Lloyd Paul, Elvis Kahn, Lavina Soares and Saurabh Som and also a release of a music video by their British artist Alison Woods thus keeping with their tradition of promoting new and exciting International talent and taking local talent to the International music scene. W.O.A Internationals launches and tours are always full of glamour and glitz and the launch of their first book Natural Beauty and the launch of their new artists and music video promises was no different. ABOUT W.O.A INTERNATIONAL Formed in 1998 by World Music star Oliver Sean, W.O.A International is a global entertainment company that continues to lead the way when it comes to how music should be promoted. They are pioneering international music in India and Asia and are now synonymous with the region. Their enviable reputation at opening up new possibilities means that they are the go-to company for independent artists wishing a truly international presence. For additional information, please contact: Pete Saunders W.O.A International +91 (832) 651-2569 [EMAIL PROTECTED] Further details about W.O.A International is available at www.woarecords.com W.O.A International sent this email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Questions? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] or W.O.A International, B7, Shangri La, St. Marys, Goa, India Privacy Policy - http://www.FanBridge.com/learn/privacy.php Unsubscribe - http://www.FanBridge.com/unsubscribe/immed.php?userid=13075[EMAIL PROTECTED]confCode=eXe52X32P4haa2cB6haXPB5dc3 Update Your Information: http://www.FanBridge.com/signup/fanupdate.php?userid=13075[EMAIL PROTECTED]confCode=eXe52X32P4haa2cB6haXPB5dc3 Forward to a friend: http://woarecords.fanbridge.com/signup/forward.php?userid=13075sid=72385854cid=483703cc=eXe52X32P4haa2cB6haXPB5dc3 This email message is powered by FanBridge: http://www.FanBridge.com/b.php?id=13075 Free Email and Mobile fan list management for bands.
Re: [Goanet] Goenkars: Sad state of Republican USA
Even that boy bit is a racial slur. Blacks remain boys well into their 90s because they're never considered man enough in the Bible belt of deep south. What say, Mario darling? -- RKN At one rally in the South a black network TV cameraman was racially abused by a McCain supporter and told: 'Sit down, boy.' Full read @ http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2008/oct/12/uselections2008-sarahpalin Yeah boy, sit down, or else! Indians are considered Blacks, yes, no? Ask the former South Africans, Whites only, was in existence much later on in S.A. was a norm for decades in the USA. My kids are married to White middle class Americanswhat was that meant to convey? Probably their ancestors were slave traders.
Re: [Goanet] What To Do In Falling Markets - III
marlon menezes wrote: The leader in solar technology is First Solar, a company based out of Ohio. The figure of merit is cost per peak watt of power and you want the lowest cost per watt. The holy grail is $1/watt. They are about a year away from this milestone and over a year ahead of any large scale manufacturer. Other pure play solar companies are Schott and Solar World (Germany), Sun Power (USA)and Sun Tech (China). Sanyo, Sharp and BP Solar which are not pure play are also big dogs in the industry. Marlon, For some reason, your reply went into my spam box and I only saw it today. I will do some research on the above names this week. Since this is the thanksgiving weekend, the names above may either be a present from you or they may prove to be turkeys :-) Deflationary pressures on fuel, housing and consumables, along with the current stock melt down clearly suggest to me that we may be heading towards a period of little or no inflation at best, or deflation at worst. People who have large amounts of cash are sitting pretty at the moment. In this environment, I'd be happy getting a 4% de/inflation adjusted return. These ARE strange times. Deflation is possible. Hey! the US is in its the worst economic crises ever (thanks to B. Hussein Obama) and the US dollar gets stronger. For the moment. At some point, reality will sink in. As a prelude, in a role reversal, the IMF this weekend will be begging the BRIC nations for credit. Brazil, Russia, India and China has been accumulating trillions of dollars of savings for a rainy day. The IMF is now begging for access to those reserves. This is what you get when idiots remove govt controls from the 'free' markets. Mervyn3.0 BTW, Gold is hitting record prices in currencies other than US dollars. Life is good. http://www.kitco.com/gold_currency/charts.htm?GBP __ Yahoo! Canada Toolbar: Search from anywhere on the web, and bookmark your favourite sites. Download it now at http://ca.toolbar.yahoo.com.
[Goanet] Goenkars: Sad state of Republican USA
Date: Sun, 12 Oct 2008 21:55:18 +0100 From: Gabe Menezes [EMAIL PROTECTED] Bloody cheek to state: barging in on a dicussion, when the same was said of him, he contended that this was a public forum and anyone and everyone could participate. Seems that, what is sauce for the Goose is not sauce for the Gander! This is for the man, who runs with the hare and hunts with the hounds. Defender of the Whites, who puts down the Blacks. Nanny State indeed, the blacks have not been given the opportunitysimple as that. Mario observes: Gabe, Barging in on a discussion is never a problem. It is barging in with information or comments that are bloody factless or out of context or without perspective that is, however, always a problem. Take the bloody comments above for example. Here we see the US on the verge of possibly electing a black man as President of the USA, the country has already had the last two Secretaries of State from the black community, several Cabinet ministers in the last two administrations who are black, several blacks in Congress, several black major city Mayors and city Councilmen and women, numerous black major corporate CEOs, and yet we see a comment that reads, the blacks have not been given the opportunitysimple as that. Apparently, not so simple. The suitable word for opposite of an informed person escapes me at the moment:-)) BTW, how many blacks have achieved such positions in Britain? Regarding the title, did you know that President Abe Lincoln who led the war to free the slaves was a Republican? Did you know that most of the old time racists in America were Democrats who opposed the Civil Rights Act in 1964, which would have never passed without Republican votes? Did you know that one of the prominent Democrat Senators who voted against the Civil Rights Act of 1964 was Sen. Al Gore, Sr? Did you know that the seniormost Democrat in the US Senate, Robert Byrd, used to be a sheet-wearing member of the Ku Klux Klan? Did you know that the political mentor of Democrat President Bill Clinton was a Senator William Fulbright who was an arch segregationist? Did you know that the Democrats have controlled both houses of the US Congress since the 2006 elections? Obviously, you didn't know any of this. Gabe wrote: At one rally in the South a black network TV cameraman was racially abused by a McCain supporter and told: 'Sit down, boy.' Mario responds: Since when is it a racial abuse to ask a boy to sit down to stop blocking his view? Gabe wrote: Indians are considered Blacks, yes, no? Mario responds: No. Perhaps your lack of Googling skills have failed to inform you that Indians are among the top three ethnic communities in the USA when ranked by family income. Gabe wrote: Whites only, was in existence much later on in S.A. was a norm for decades in the USA. Mario responds: Yes, but that was also decades ago. You are so far behind the times it is beyond comical. Gabe wrote: My kids are married to White middle class Americanswhat was that meant to convey? Mario responds: Your kids are smart for marrying white Americans in an attempt to improve the breed:-)) Gabe wrote: Probably their ancestors were slave traders. Maybe. Maybe not. Can't say for sure without interviewing their parents. It all depends on when their ancestors came to the US and what they did for a living. But, how is it that your kids are married to Americans and you are asking in the year 2008 whether Indians are considered black in America? Wow! Doesn't speak very well for living in Britain. I wonder what the conversations must be like at family re-unions:-))
[Goanet] VOA News - Pope Benedict Creates 4 Saints, Denounces ReligiousViolence
Ruby Goes wrote: Hi Cyber Marshall. Would anyone set up a GOANET FUND to which we could contribute money for Christians made homeless by the violence perpetrated against them by Hindutva demogogues and their henchmen? The victims require food, stoves,baby food, clothing, healthcare, school-fees and therapy just like the rest of us. Their lives must be hell whether they're hiding in forests or living in refugee camps. TIME TO PUT OUR MONEY WHERE ARE MOUTHS ARE. WHAT SAY GOANET READERS? Thanks. Response: Contribution in cash or kind can be sent to:- Caritas-Goa A/c No. 18046 ( with a note that the amount is meant for the victims of Orissa violence) The donations may be sent to Caritas Goa Institute Piedade, Near hotel Mandovi, Panjim Regards, Marshall -- Will the all new Indica Vista zip ahead of the Suzuki Swift? Read the expert review on Zigwheels.com http://zigwheels.com/b2cam/reviewsDetails.action?name=Ro11_20080829path=/INDT/Reviews/Ro11_20080829page=1pagecount=9
[Goanet] On the anniversary of the concentration camp o f Pondá
On the anniversary of the concentration camp of Pondá Carlos Morais in: Expresso, 30 March 2006 19 March was the 44th anniversary of an unforgettable episode that took place in the Prisoners' Camp of Pondá, in Goa, where 1750 Portuguese soldiers were incarcerated, after the Indian Union invasion of that territory [Goa], on the night of 17 December 1961. Three of our soldiers planned to escape, making use of the van that collected garbage daily. Scheming with the team in charge of this service, they decided to lie low in the garbage container of the van. They were intending, once out, to escape. Just as the vehicle stopped at the guarded exit, for no reason, the Portuguese sargeant in charge of the garbage-collection team decided to denounce the escape of three soldiers to the Indian commandant. The three, noticing what was going on, got off the van and tried to escape. One of them still managed to succeed in escaping, mingling with the our soldiers. This resulted in an environment of agitation and nervousness. The field commander, an Indian major, gathered together the Portuguese officials and communicated to them that if cases of this nature were to happen again, he would be obliged to shoot the persons responsible. Commander Pinto da Cruz, the most senior officer, still verbally resisted the threat, but the Indian major was absolute. At around 18h30, there was an unexpected call to fall in order. When the prisoners had fallen in line, brigadier Sagat Singh, general-commander of the Prisoners' Camps of Goa arrived. He declared to us that there had been an act of indiscipline and that he had presented himself there to resolve it. On what occurred later, Fr. Joaquim Ferreira da Silva (SJ), chaplain of the Prisoners' Camp of Pondá, later wrote in an article for the magazine «Magificat»: «The Indian brigadier arrived (...) He ordered the soldiers to fall to order and asked if anyone wanted to punish the informer. Contrary to expectation, the boys answered in chorus: ' All! ’ The man was going towards the wire-fence. The brigadier asked if they had understood well. And the answer was the same: ' All! ’ He then ordered a firing squad to prepare themselves and to load the machine guns. He had bazookas and mortars placed outside, in front and at the rear. An incalculable tension reigned, when the least incident could be enough for everthing to explode. The boys, nervous, could not restrain themselves. A voice is then heard: 'Any one who moves will be shot down’. I was convinced that it was my obligation to intervene, and, in spite of the final threat, I walked with slow but sure steps, with my eyes on the brigadier (...). Having been informed that I was the chaplain, he shouted irritably: ‘Come forward!’ And I went forward. I requested permission to speak and requested him if I could say saying something to the men, as chaplain. But the answer was emotionless: 'No! It is too late! It is necessary to teach all a lesson’. I insisted, requesting him to give to the men an opportunity. He denied again, asking if we had been mistreated at anytime. I answered no, but that we had already suffered enough and we deserved another opportunity. Again he said 'no' without emotion, and turning around he ordered the firing squad forward. I started on a last desperate appeal, convinced this would be useless: 'Sir, gives us an opportunity. This has been the first time. There was no reason, except as a complaint. Please give us an opportunity’. ‘All right then’, he answered, ‘but tell them this would be the last time’. I thanked, saluted and approached the formation, where the men were awaiting for over twenty minutes, and said them: 'Friends and comrades: none of us can stop condemning the action of that comrade who incited us to revolt. We can, however, and should have interpreted well his intention. Justice will be done, but not here nor will it be up to us to do it but for the one who has the right to do it. Remember your parents and mothers who long to hug you from afar. Conserve your courage for a more opportune occasion, where you might be better able to use it in the service of the homeland. Are you willing to do as I ask? The answer was in unison: 'We are’. I then approached the brigadier and told him that the soldiers were willing to do what he asked them. ‘All right then’, he answered, ‘but they have to apologise’. I went again to the formation: 'Boys, the brigadier would like an apology’. After they apologised in chorus, the brigadier was content. I thanked, saluted and went away. The storm had ended. All the officers who met me huggged and congratulated me. But I had been only a happy instrument in the hands of divine providence». This self-sacrificing and courageous attitude of Fr. Joaquim Ferreira da Silva saved us certainly of a disgrace of unpredictable consequences. We all owe him one. It is lamentable, however, that at official level and at
[Goanet] by J .Fernandes, Quepem
The entry of mining trucks will be restricted during school hours. This was decided at a meeting called by the Quepem MLA and GIDC Chairperson Shri Chandrakant Kavlekar in his office on Saturday. The meeting was attended by Dy-Collector of Quepem DShri Venancio Furtado, Dy-S.P. of Quepem Shri Rohidas Patre, P. I. Santosh Dessai and officials of RTO Department and prominent citizens of Quepem That taking into consideration the number of schools which are there on the rout from Ambaulim to Quepem it was decided not to allow any mining truck through Quepem town from 7.30 AM to 8.30 am and from 1.00PM to 2.00PM. The officials present were directed by the MLA to complete to notification formalities by 1st of November. The citizens present at the meeting complaint that as the mining truck are being over loaded which is the main cause for dust pollution and for endangering the life of the people. The citizens present stated that if the notification dated 15/12/2007 issued by the Directorate of Transport which came into force on 1/1/2008 than most of the dust problem caused by the mining truck can be overcome. That Sandeep Dessai and Remedio Rebello complained that the officials are only conducting meeting and does nothing to find solution to the problems faced by the common man. They further stated the officials awakes only when any serious incident takes place. MLA Kavlekar requested the officials to take immediate steps to solve the problem faced by the villagers and he further warned the officials that if any incident took place due to their negligence then the citizen of Quepem will close the road for mining truck once for all and he has to join them. Photo annexed : Seen in the photo Quepem MLA addressing the officials of different department. @@ The Quepem police on Monday arrested Z.P. member Shri Subhash Fal Dessai in respect of the incident that occurred on 11/10/2008 at Cavrem Quepem on the Charged him of rioting and voluntarily causing hurt. It may be recalled that in respect of the incident that took place at Cavrem in which 8 persons including environmentalist Seby Rodrigues who were arrested by the Quepem police had charge Z.P. member Subhash Fal Dessai and other and complaints were filed to that effect at the police station. The Quepem Police yesterday registered the complaint under section 143, 147 , 323 r/w 149 of IPC against ZP member Subhash Fal Dessai and others. That on Monday morning Z.P. member Subhash Fal Dessai was arrested by the Quepem police and was released on a surety of Rs.10,000/-. Speaking to reporters environmentalist Seby Rodrigues has stated that while registering the offence against Z.P. member Subhash fal Dessai and other the Quepem police has not taken into consideration the supplementary complaint filed by him on 12/10/2008 at 1.30 PM. He further stated that the Quepem police has cunning done it in order the make the offence bailable.
[Goanet] BOOK LAUNCH: Eve's Revenge - Stories of Nemesis
Join EVE for the Launch of EVE's REVENGE Stories of Nemesis The story of my life in verse. A celebration of Jazz, Wine and some great friendships through the years EVE's ADAMS will release the Book Saturday, October 18, 2008 six o'clock in the evening Gonsalves Mansion Campal, Panaji Ethel Da Costa
[Goanet] Archbishop of Goa visits UAE
Archbishop of Goa and Daman makes maiden visit to the UAE By William Faria DUBAI: The Archbishop of Goa and Daman, His Grace Filipe Neri Ferrao has landed in Dubai, in the United Arab Emirates (UAE)making his maiden visit to this Gulf region. The week-long visit started off with His Grace witnessing the All Goa Inter-village football tournament that took place at the Irani Stadium in Dubai. According to an official programme released by St. Mary's Goan Sodality, Dubai His Grace also led a Solemn High Mass in Konkani at St. Mary's Church on Saturday. The Gulf region especially the UAE has a large population of Roman Catholics that include the Goan and Manglorean communities. His Grace is also expected to visit the other emirates of the UAE that includes churches in Fujairah, Ras Al Khaimah, Jebel Ali, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah. On October 17 there will be another Holy mass in Konkani at the Dubai church at 2 pm, followed by a series of Cultural programme and felicitation at St. Mary's school compound adjacent to the church. Hundreds of Catholic faithful, including the Phillipino, Lebanese, Syrian and other Arab region communities welcomed HIs Grace at a colourful ceremony at St. Mary's Church in Dubai. Archbishop Filipe Neri Ferrao who hails from Aldona was born on 20th January, 1953. He was ordained as Bishop on 10th April, 1994. Filipe Neri Ferrao, who has been appointed as the Archbishop in January, 2004 by his Holiness Pope John Paul II, is the 34th Archbishop of Goa and Daman and the seventh Patriarch of the East Indies, since the inception of the Church in Goa in the 16 century. Apostolic Nuncio to India and Nepal, Archbishop Pedro Lopez Quintana, installed Ferrao the Archbishop-designate in his Episcopal seat, in a solemn religious ceremony at the Sé Cathedral at Old Goa, on March 21 the same year. The colourful ceremony was attended by tens of thousands of Catholic faithful, religious leaders and others dignitaries. Outgoing Archbishop Raul Gonsalves, then aged 75 handed over the crozier (episcopal staff) to Ferrao, having served for 25 years. (ends)
[Goanet] Qua Vadis Inhuman Singh?
You have heard of Sardarji jokes. But this is about a Sardarji joker. The tragedy is that this joker finds himself in a chair he does not fit in. Read on. Orissa is a cauldron. Scores of unchecked daylight murders, rapes of nuns, naked public parades of priests, over 2,000 Christian houses torched, over 140 churches and prayer halls attacked and desecrated, thousands of people on the run for their life without bare essentials. Almost two months later the violent attacks against the Christian minorities continue unchecked and unhindered. The State government is only basking in the success of its 'cleaning' act. This is not something unprecedented. It is an old trick that has been tried and found to work. L K Advani and Narendra Modi will bet their souls it does. It began in 1992 with the Babri demolition during the reign of another wavering nincompoop called PVNR who was too weak to take a step or even speak a word without gasping for breath. To the rest of the world the destruction of the Babri Masjid represents an assault on civilization. To the BJP it was a roller coaster ride to power. And even before the debris of that unfortunate mosque was barely cleared venomous reptiles of the Sadhvi Rithambara type were unleashed to inject further poison. Remember those fiery speeches, Muslims are like lemon which when squeezed into the gentle milk of Hindu kindness turns it sour. If these were not enough we also had vicious inanities spewed at us by the likes of Bal Thackeray, If Hussein can step into Hindustan what is wrong if we enter his house? The senseless statement came as a justification for the conduct of the Bajrang Dal activists who stormed into the South Bombay apartment of M F Hussein aggrieved over one of his paintings depicting Sita. The murders of missionaries, rapes and all sorts of crimes against the minorities in all parts of the country that followed have over the years made life full of uncertainty and fear for the minorities in the country making a mockery of Tagore's Where the Mind is Without Fear. Then came the Gujarat communal carnage which saw thousands of men, women, children and babies burnt alive in a tragedy that can only be described as unparalleled in its gruesome intensity in the history of the country. India, the Christians in particular, is at the mercy of some pillaging fanatics. And a Sardarji moron called Inhuman Singh is contemplating national debate on whether the Bajrang Dal and the VHP should be banned or not even as the fires at Orissa continue to rage with increasing intensity and impunity almost two months later. Do we have a government at the Center or just a bunch of indecisive nincompoops who have lost their balls (top or bottom doesn't matter) caught up in their obsession for power. The British Newspaper The Times has urged immediate action from the Centre to halt the Orissa carnage. It is a shame that an international newspaper should induce our leaders to act in favour of its own people. India is my country and I am proud of its heritage but I am sick of its avaricious political leaders and its rotten politics and the Hindutvas and everything that is turning this erstwhile land of milk and honey into a living hell for those who only have to swear by their daily bread if not cake. Tony Martin -- Tony Martin Freelance Writer, Author Dubai, UAE
[Goanet] Kandhamal violence-is it communal?
I refer to the article Orissa violence*Kandhamal and Bengaluru** by S Gurumurthy posted by Rina Mukherji I would like to pose a few questions to Rina since she thought it fit to post such an article: 1. Do you agree or endorse the views of the author? If yes, why? 2. Do you condone the violence against christians in Orissa, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, MP and elsewhere? Or do you believe that such violence has not / is not taking place but is merely a figment of everyone's imagination? 3. Do you believe that the violent activities of the VHP / BD are good for the country? If yes, why? 4. Do you endorse or support the idea of taking law into one's own hands and administering real or perceived justice? 5. Can you provide official data, facts,evidence, proofs, statistics to support the contention of the author? 6. Do you support the hindutva ideology that christian and muslim minorities can only live as second class citizens of this nation? I look forward to your response. Regards, Marshall -- Will the all new Indica Vista zip ahead of the Suzuki Swift? Read the expert review on Zigwheels.com http://zigwheels.com/b2cam/reviewsDetails.action?name=Ro11_20080829path=/INDT/Reviews/Ro11_20080829page=1pagecount=9
[Goanet] 'Mass religious conversions must be checked'
http://www.dnaindia.com/report.asp?newsid=1197603 NEW DELHI: Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday that mass religious conversions must be checked to ensure peace and also pressed the central government to approve the state's long pending anti-terror law. Mass religious conversions by coercion and allurement must be checked to ensure peace in the society, Modi said at the meeting of the National Integration Council (NIC) here. Communal peace is often disturbed in the society because of such activities, he added. Modi also sought expeditious approval of the Gujarat Control of Organised Crime (GUJCOC) bill, which has been hanging fire for more than four years. I once again urge the union government to expedite approval of GUJCOC, Modi said. He also sought a national consensus to isolate people, groups, and so-called intellectuals supporting those indulging in terror activities. Deterrent punishment is necessary to keep the youth away from such indoctrination, Modi added
Re: [Goanet] Kandhamal violence-is it communal?
2008/10/13 Santosh Helekar [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Good to see another broader perspective on this problem being posted here. Cheers, Santosh RESPONSE: Yes, unfortunately, the receiving end just happen to be Christians and the dishing end happen to be Hindus. How about another slant another perspective on the happenings elsewhere in India? We need further justification for the dastardly deeds. -- DEV BOREM KORUM. Gabe Menezes. London.
Re: [Goanet] Kandhamal violence-is it communal?
--- On Mon, 10/13/08, Gabe Menezes [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: RESPONSE: Yes, unfortunately, the receiving end just happen to be Christians and the dishing end happen to be Hindus. The receiving end of communal violence are innocent people of all faiths, persuasions and perspectives. It is high time that all chauvinists and partisans in this forum recognize this fact. Cheers, Santosh
[Goanet] Shredders to solve plastic waste problem in village panchayats of Goa !!
-- 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] --- Shredders to solve plastic issue The panchayats in the jurisdiction of Canacona taluka will soon be free of plastic waste, informed Mr Arvind Kutkar, Block Development Officer (BDO), Canacona. In a bid to rid their wards of plastic waste, all the seven village panchayats of the taluka will utilise the plastic shredding machine, like the one that has been installed at Shristhal village panchayat recently. Speaking to 'The Navhind Times', Mr Kutkar said that the plastic shredder is ready for commissioning and will be operational, most likely on October 13. The shredding machine was purchased some six months ago by the previous BDO, Mr Manual Baretto. Mr Kutkar further said that the Directorate of Panchayats had sanctioned one plastic shredding machine for each taluka in the state to wipe out plastic menace. All plastic waste, collected by the panchayats in Canacona, will be transported to the plastic shredder at Shristhal, where the contractor, approved by the department, will dispose the waste, after it is shredded, said Mr Kutkar. He also said that the machine is designed to handle hard plastic including bottles, cups, besides polythene bags. Once the waste is transported to the shredding machine the plastic will be shredded into fine bits after which the government approved agency will use it for different purposes. He also said that the waste can be used to generate fuel and other energy. The shredded plastic can also be blended with bitumen and used to surface roads. Mr Kutkar further disclosed that the plastic can be recycled after shredding. He said that each village panchayat can get a sanction of Rs 25000 towards appointment of labourers for collection of plastic bags and other garbage from places within the panchayats jurisdiction. He said that labourers and rag pickers would be paid Rs100 per day for ten days on daily wage basis. 'All the collected waste will be handed over to the agency for disposal or recycling,' Mr Khutkar added. The BDO also pointed out that those panchayats that have compactors would get Rs 5 that would be used to supply fuel to the compactor. Besides, a gang of four labourers would be employed by the panchayat for collection and disposal of plastic waste and garbage at the dumping site. Mr Kutkar further said that once this plastic shredder is installed, then no person should be allowed to dump garbage in the open and the panchayat shall take strict action against such offenders under the provision of the Goa Non-Bio-Degradable Garbage Act 1996, and the Goa Non- Bio-Degradable Garbage Control Rule 1997. The village panchayat shall take immediate steps to make available the required number of bins. These bins must be of two different colours; Green bin for bio-degradable waste, and black non bio-degradable waste.Hospitals, dispensaries, private clinics etc, will have a red coloured bin for bio-medical /clinical waste, Mr Kutkar added. As far as possible all households, hotels, housing societies etc. must be encouraged to have their own garbage disposal systems, however, if any of them require the assistance of the panchayats, for disposal of their garbage, such agencies should be registered by the panchayats and immediately be provided with a set of colored bins, added Mr Kutkar. -- The Navhind Times 13/10/08 page 5 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 mailto: [EMAIL PROTECTED] --
Re: [Goanet] Kandhamal violence-is it communal?
--- On Mon, 10/13/08, Santosh Helekar [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Good to see another broader perspective on this problem being posted here. I am sorry, I just realized that S. Gurumurthy's perspective is also a partisan and political perspective. His organization appears to be affiliated with the RSS. In keeping with my skepticism towards any sort of propaganda from partisans and political operatives, I retract my above assertion. Cheers, Santosh
Re: [Goanet] On wells_question
Hi Alfred, Rao Sahib was conferred on Dr. Joachim da Costa, veterinary surgeon, by the British-India govt for services provided in NEFA, I understand. Whether it was for services or an invention of his (a device to operate on horses in a standing position), and when exactly it was conferred, I am not exactly sure - have to ask my Mum. Also, I am sure you know that the sundial on the Loutolim Church grounds was installed by his brother, John da Costa, an extremely gifted person (civil engineer, artist and music composer). Cheers, Gabriel. --- On Mon, 13/10/08, Alfred de Tavares [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: Alfred de Tavares [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [Goanet] On wells_question To: [EMAIL PROTECTED], Goa's premiere mailing list, estb. 1994! goanet@lists.goanet.org Received: Monday, 13 October, 2008, 9:55 AM Querido Gabriel, BTW Gabriel, in which princele state did Rao Sahib serve and received his title? Make the switch to the world#39;s best email. Get Yahoo!7 Mail! http://au.yahoo.com/y7mail
Re: [Goanet] Shame on Goa Police
Dear Dr. Ferdinando, Thanks for caring to express your intent. I now have a sense of what your are talking about. Yes there are many organizations doing relevant work for our other halves. But rather than publicity as it is seen today, the nature of their work must be put out/explained -- certainly by word of mouth, through temples and churches and mosques. All easier said than done of course, but needed if as a society we continue to heal. This may sound a bit sappy, but there aren't many other ways. About education, mine is all related to the arts. Frankly, in general quite pathetic, but I made up for that in other ways. Also were it not for my two 4th Std. educated parents and their way of informing (little did they even realize the quality they were imparting), I may as well have been an abolute waste. Thanks again for speaking up in your own way on this topic. Venantius From: Dr. Ferdinando dos Reis Falc?o[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [Goanet] Shame on Goa Police I fully agree with Mr Venantius, sincerely. I?m sure he is definitely more qualified than S.S.C. (and I don?t need an affidavit for that). My post on this thread needs to be read in between the lines, and has been deliberately drafted the way it is for legal implications. In fact the last sentence of the post is more than sufficient to realise that my ire is not against the women organisations. The headings and news clip should give an obvious conclusion.
[Goanet] Prajal Sakhardande, Aires Rodrigues assaulted, hospitalised.
Dears, First of all a short prayer for the quick recovery of my friend and fire-brand, Prajal Sakhardande. Agni Pariksha is not for teachers. He is obviously a collateral victim. Adv. Aires Rodrigues is made of sterner stuff. May he recover the full use of his injured finger. At 18 minutes past midnight [0018 hours] on Tuesday 14 October, 2008, Digital News flashed news that will send a shiver down every activist's spine. It read thus: SOCIAL ACTIVISTS AIRES RODRIGUES AND PRAJAL SAKHARDANDE MERCILESSLY BEATEN UP BY A MASKED GANG LATE NIGHT IN A PANAJI HOTEL. ADMITTED IN HOSPITAL. Lecturer in history at Dhempe College-Miramar and GHAG as well as UTTH GOENKARA activist, Mr Prajal Sakhardande; UTTH GOENKARA spokesman and lawyer Adv. Mr Aires Rodrigues, and another three persons were at a restaurant in Panaji-Goa when a gang of seven to eight people attacked them with weapons. Adv. Aires Rodrigues is the lawyer representing the German national who had accused the son of a cabinet minister of sexually harrassing her minor school-going daughter was apparently the target of the brutal assualt by a gang at a city restaurant. The rest were collateral victims. Adv Aires Rodrigues and Prajal Sakhardande have been admitted to a city hospital. Mr Rodrigues was operated as one his fingers was badly injured. The hospital was host to a crowd of media and the top police officials when the news of this brutal assault was received. It may be recalled that yesterday at a press conference he and the German lady accused one minister's son of wrong doing. Even earlier Mr Rodrigues had pointed out to certain alleged illegalities in the affidavit filed by the minister while filing his returns leading to his being sent a notice by the retirning officer. It may be recalled that this is the same minister who has been accused of attacking the Panaji City police station on 18 February, 2008, and he was sworn in as a minister while a CBI inquiry is on. The minister is an obvious suspect in the assault on the activists that could have been carried out by anyone to defame him in this politically volatile period. He was the prime accused in the Regional Plan 2011 ...but the work of development has continued unabashedly even while he resigned the post of TCP minister on 06 January, 2007 almost two years ago. Almost every minister has his fingers in the builder's pie and their pockets are filled with iron ore! To top it all we have a Manohar v/s Manohar drama in the chai shop with one Manohar charging at the Gram Sabhas like a dhirio bull in a China shop. Dista toxem asso-na tem; dongor pois suttiant sazre, lagim suttiant kazre! We need to see how the political drama unfolds. Watch this space .. and protect your back, unless it is already against the wall! It is all about money, honey. Mog asundi. Miguel Get your own website and domain for just Rs.1,999/year.* Go to http://in.business.yahoo.com/
Re: [Goanet] Kandhamal violence-is it communal?
2008/10/13 Santosh Helekar [EMAIL PROTECTED]: --- On Mon, 10/13/08, Santosh Helekar [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Good to see another broader perspective on this problem being posted here. I am sorry, I just realized that S. Gurumurthy's perspective is also a partisan and political perspective. His organization appears to be affiliated with the RSS. In keeping with my skepticism towards any sort of propaganda from partisans and political operatives, I retract my above assertion. Cheers, Santosh QUESTION: Are you calling my assertions as being partisan? I resent that, your standing on this forum is being devalued, as you are looking through rose tinted glasses; albeit you see this forum as being dominated by Goan Christians; I would put it to you that so far, I have seen only valid points being put out by the oppressed community. It shows, it really does, when you are looking for that smidgen of excuse for what is going on. There are not ifs or buts, only facts and the end product, what we see and read, is what is happening - no two views about it, no justification for what is happening, there simply is no other point of view that could be deemed 'another dimension' -- DEV BOREM KORUM. Gabe Menezes. London.
Re: [Goanet] Prajal Sakhardande, Aires Rodrigues assaulted, hospitalised.
Dears, Just saw the gory visuals on PRUDENT Media with its Editor, Sandesh Prabhudesai, at his theatrical best ...as if he was anchoring a discussion on global warming and the ice melting in far away Greenland. The only person who looked cooler that him was Dr. Pravin Togadia on Goa 365 saying that the Bajrang Dal and VHP had nothing to do with the violence against Christians in Kandhamal-Orissa or in and around Mangalore in Karnataka since end August and 14 September, 2008, respectively. He laid the blame on Pakistan and SIMI. The damage to Adv. Aires Rodrigues is very targeted from the looks of it. The index fingers on both the arms have been sliced off at the first joint at the stump end. The two finges have been completely severed and I do not know if there is any surgeon in Goa who can restore mobility to these fingers, so damaged. Dr. Oscar Rebello was at hand outside CAMPAL CLINIC, Miramar, to brief Prudent Media on the status of Adv. Aires and Prajal. They are clinically stable he said, but the actual condition will be known after scanning. Oscar rightly stated that no one expected the actions to reach such a low level as to become physically violent. Like Oscar, many of us do not appreciate the style of activism that Aires resorts to, but this is no way to respond to him. There are legal and social options, which need to be exercised in a civilized society. Prajal has a bleeding wound near his right ear. He seems to have been punched and battered as his nostrils and lips showed congealed blood. He was conscious and able to speak. One could hear him asking for his wife, Anju, after he finished answering Sandesh's questions on camera. The behaviour of the authorities at CAMPAL CLINIC left much to be desired in terms of customer care. An injured Prajal bbeing interviewed is bad enough, PRUDENT Media team was apparently allowed access to the Operation Theatre to film an unconscous Adv. Aires awaiting the attention of a surgeon. I do hope the nurses in the OT do not wear infection carriers like bangles as did the para-medics attending to a bleeding Prajal in a casualty room. Adv. Jatin Naik, who was with Adv. Aires and Prajal at Ashok Bar Restaurant behind GPO, Panaji [between Rua de Ourem and San Tome road], not far from HERALD office, was clearly distraught. Ashok is a favourite place for chicken xacuti, but some one in the background while Jatin was being interviewed on PRUDENT Media, was insistent on getting an aswer to his Question Is it a hotel or a bar? Great sensitivity ...and journalistic skills, indeed! According to Jatin, he had just moved away for a moment when all hell broke loose at about 10.20 P.M. on Monday night at Ashok The men were wearing burkha [possibly black hoods] and could not be identified. They carried knives and assaulted the two [Prajal and Aires] with Aires clearly being identified as the target. there were half a dozen of them, possibly seven, according to Jatin. Prajal was clearly dazed. He thought some of them carried something like a machine gun. It seems unlikely, though not impossible. SP North Goa, Bosco George, was unruffled by the incident. Neither were Dy. S.P. Deu Banaulikar [holding charge in Vasco and Panaji, while a Police Medal winner like Dy. S.P. Sammy Tavares is twiddling his toes without a posting, according to HERALD's Tomcat] and Panaji P.I. Francis Corte were equally cool. They know too well where the enthusiasm of SP Thakur[?], Dy. S.P. Mohan Naik and P.I. Naik landed them after 18 February, 2008, hungama ...and the GRP is not such an exciting posting. They will play it by the ear. In the meanwhile, do not rush thinking that Babush is to blame as PRUDENT Media editor seems to be imprudently doing. After the due course of law the blame could fall on anyone ...even you! If an 80 year old lady and a not-so-young priest of Don Bosco school in Sulcorna can be charged with criminal intimidation of drivers of iron-ore laden trucks, who assaulted the activists at Colomb-Sanguem on Saturday ... anything is possible. WAIT AND WATCH. Mog asundi Miguel --- On Tue, 14/10/08, Miguel Braganza [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: Miguel Braganza [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Prajal Sakhardande, Aires Rodrigues assaulted, hospitalised. To: Goanet [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Tuesday, 14 October, 2008, 1:32 AM Dears, At 18 minutes past midnight [0018 hours] on Tuesday 14 October, 2008, Digital News flashed news that will send a shiver down every activist's spine. It read thus: SOCIAL ACTIVISTS AIRES RODRIGUES AND PRAJAL SAKHARDANDE MERCILESSLY BEATEN UP BY A MASKED GANG LATE NIGHT IN A PANAJI HOTEL. ADMITTED IN HOSPITAL. Lecturer in history at Dhempe College-Miramar and GHAG as well as UTTH GOENKARA activist, Mr Prajal Sakhardande; UTTH GOENKARA spokesman and lawyer Adv. Mr Aires Rodrigues, and another three persons were at a restaurant in Panaji-Goa when a gang of seven to eight people
[Goanet] Activist lawyer, historian brutally attacked in city restaurant
Just saw this posted on Goan Voice U.K. Seems like Mario has to rein in his wayward friend, perahps? http://www.navhindtimes.com/story.php?story=2008101429 PANAJI � Mr Aires Rodrigues, a lawyer and social activist, and Mr Prajal Sakhardande, a teacher of history in a city college, were brutally assaulted by a group of 7-8 people at a city restaurant here this evening. Mr Rodrigues was admitted to a city hospital and was operated as one of his fingers was badly injured. Mr Rodrigues and Mr Sakhardande have been in the forefront in recent years defending social causes, human rights and rule of law. The attack comes in the wake of Mr Rodrigues� role in espousing the case of a minor German girl whose mother, Ms Fadela Fuchs had filed a complaint with the Calangute police station alleging sexual assault on her daughter by Rohit Monserrate, elder son of the Education Minister, Mr Atanasio Monserrate. Mr Rodrigues held a press conference at his home on Sunday along with Ms Fuchs alleging police inaction on her complaint since it was filed on October 2. Mr Rodrigues was scheduled to address another press conference tomorrow with Ms Fuchs. Earlier in the day, some police officials with an NGO visited Ms Fuchs� house but the latter refused to make any statement to them saying that she would make her statement at the press conference tomorrow. -- DEV BOREM KORUM. Gabe Menezes. London.
[Goanet] women fronts for fukot publicity!
To lose a daughter is tragic for a mother. The women groups would have done well to get together to seek justice for the bereaved mother. But they chose to harass her over a matter that is quite subjective though debatable. That gave them international limelight and the Goa Police got an alibi to give the mother a taste of Goa cop(s). Women’s groups are generally fronts for fukot publicity. There are women issues crying for attention staring them in the face. But they are obviously not interested in this ‘behind-the-curtain’ type of social work. Perhaps the words of William Blake will ring a bell, “He who would do good to another should do it in minute particulars, general good is the plea of the scoundrels, hypocrites and flatterers.” If one takes a look at their charter of activities they will be mostly some competitions, planting saplings, felicitations or some cultural programmes etc. And these are followed by as much publicity as possible in the local dailies. I remember once when I was a sub some ladies walked into the NT office with a photograph for publication and instructions on how and where it needs to be carried. The photograph showed some over-fed women decked in jewellery and war paint distributing chocolates to the children of Bal Bhavan on Children’s Day. If the women’s groups have something to flaunt in terms of achievements let them make it public. May be there are indeed some achievements that will make us Goans proud. ** Tony Martin English Teacher, Freelance Writer and Author Dubai, UAE Cell: 050-1460524 *
Re: [Goanet] Goenkars: Sad state of Republican USA
2008/10/13 Mario Goveia [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Mario observes: Gabe, Barging in on a discussion is never a problem. It is barging in with information or comments that are bloody factless or out of context or without perspective that is, however, always a problem. Take the bloody comments above for example. Here we see the US on the verge of possibly electing a black man as President of the USA, the country has already had the last two Secretaries of State from the black community, several Cabinet ministers in the last two administrations who are black, several blacks in Congress, several black major city Mayors and city Councilmen and women, numerous black major corporate CEOs, and yet we see a comment that reads, the blacks have not been given the opportunitysimple as that. Apparently, not so simple. The suitable word for opposite of an informed person escapes me at the moment:-)) BTW, how many blacks have achieved such positions in Britain? RESPONSE: You are quite slow perhaps it is cold in Ohio, need some basking in the Sun, hmmm? One swallow does not make a Summer, just last week it was Sarah Palin and Bobby Jindal. My statement about running with the hare and hunting with the hounds is correct. Sarah Palin - that of the troopergate fiasco; check mate, Obama just has to watch the comedy from the opposition. Yes in your book it is simply correct to say sit down boy? you are showing your true colours. Where did I state that Blacks were doing better in Britain? Now whose children are married to middle class White Americans; who trumpted about it. I guess English, English is a bit tough (the nuances) stick to American English. -- DEV BOREM KORUM. Gabe Menezes. London.
[Goanet] Kandhamal violence-is it communal?
Date: Mon, 13 Oct 2008 09:45:35 -0700 (PDT) From: Santosh Helekar [EMAIL PROTECTED] Good to see another broader perspective on this problem being posted here. Mario observes: In my opinion, the only perspective that counts is that we are seeing once again that anarchy lurks just below the surface in certain segments of Indian society, ready to erupt into wholesale violence at the slightest provocation, whether real or imagined. For groups of citizens to take the law into their own hands is not a good sign for a diverse democracy that is over 60 years old. The good news is that most Hindus are tolerant, embrace freedom and democracy and oppose the mob rule that we have seen recently. If they were not, India would be as ethnically cleansed as Pakistan by now. The bad news is that those who are supposed to protect innocent citizens are often MIA, or show up too late.
Re: [Goanet] Prajal Sakhardande, Aires Rodrigues assaulted, hospitalised.
Thanks Miguel: Its a pity that Prajal Sakhardande got caught in between. But it shows how low things have descended. It could have been anyone -- even a Goanettter if one was meeting with Adv. Aires Rodrigues at that time. I guess the same or worse treatment would have been meted to a woman? This could also be a setup to set up a minister who in any case is not worthy of esteem. Lets hope both Prajal and Aires, their families and loved ones deal and recover from the various traumas they are going through. Lets also hope that this is one more eyeopener to the rest of us that things are beyond sick. Sincerely, Venantius J Pinto From: Miguel Braganza [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [Goanet] Prajal Sakhardande, Aires Rodrigues assaulted, hospitalised. Dears, First of all a short prayer for the quick recovery of my friend and fire-brand, Prajal Sakhardande. Agni Pariksha is not for teachers. He is obviously a collateral victim. Adv. Aires Rodrigues is made of sterner stuff. May he recover the full use of his injured finger.
[Goanet] Goa news for October 14, 2008
Goa News from Google News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** Goa bar brawl: three held over death of WA tourist - The Age [Oct 9, 2008] More details have emerged about the Australian tourist killed in a bar brawl in the Indian resort state of Goa. Two waiters and a security guard have been ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=Tct=us/9-0fd=Rurl=http://www.theage.com.au/world/goa-bar-brawl-three-held-over-death-of-wa-tourist-20081010-4xxg.htmlcid=1255651276ei=-tnzSKn9I4X6lQTkj9CTDQusg=AFQjCNFrclMQrZ5rJvEpJtPBpApLYtjzYg *** Australian tourist racially abused waiters: Goa pub - Times of India [Oct 11, 2008] The statement issued by Club City, the 24x7 bar and restaurant located at Goa's busiest coastal tourism hotspot Calangute, said Kelly, 65, was already drunk ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=Tct=us/4-0fd=Rurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Goa/Australian_tourist_racially_abused_waiters_Goa_pub/articleshow/3584716.cmscid=1256443621ei=-tnzSKn9I4X6lQTkj9CTDQusg=AFQjCNGZhe5g272cnB7td22Mhka6eRn_IQ *** Scarlett mother faces Goa warning - BBC News [Oct 11, 2008] Goa state's Directorate of Women and Child Development has given Fiona MacKeown until 15 October to appear. But her lawyer, Vikram Varma, ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=Tct=us/1-0fd=Rurl=http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/7665234.stmcid=1256071186ei=-tnzSKn9I4X6lQTkj9CTDQusg=AFQjCNFiIwV1ykAu2sFVTQL4GjiAgWlbxQ *** Goa minister\'s son accused of sexually harassing minor - Hindustan Times [Oct 12, 2008] PTI A Germanresearcher on Sunday alleged that the Goa Education Minister's son has sexually harassed her 14-year-old daughter and police have delayed the... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=Tct=us/7-0fd=Rurl=http://www.hindustantimes.com/Redir.aspx?ID=1d7fe608-5c6d-4c71-815a-63fbf78f27e3SectionName=Cricketcid=1256914492ei=-tnzSKn9I4X6lQTkj9CTDQusg=AFQjCNHMf-GRudJeqb7oLexxB2_zPCoUEQ *** Goa, Bengal shortlisted for Vision India Programme - Zee News [12 hours ago] New Delhi, Oct 13: After successfully launching the Vision India programme in Manipur and Kerala, and with Tamil Nadu to follow, it is now the turn of Goa ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=Tct=us/8-0fd=Rurl=http://www.zeenews.com/articles.asp?aid=475924sid=SPOssid=90cid=1257230007ei=-tnzSKn9I4X6lQTkj9CTDQusg=AFQjCNEKgrZlq8ptCXK88_HEtpJR6T65FQ *** German girl\'s mother says Goa cops not cooperating - IBNLive.com [12 hours ago] Panaji: Days after a German woman accused Goa Education Minister Atanasio Monserrate's son of sending lewd text messages to her daughter she has made ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=Tct=us/5-0fd=Rurl=http://www.ibnlive.com/news/german-girls-mother-says-goa-cops-not-cooperating/75726-3.htmlcid=1257234642ei=-tnzSKn9I4X6lQTkj9CTDQusg=AFQjCNH41cJWmiqiYfN9I5vKX0yAkpdl7w *** Margao: Cuncolim Residents Threaten to Call Goa Bandh on Oct 14 ... - Daijiworld.com [6 hours ago] ... widely known as Azoba'' by 10 am, today, 13 october, then they will be forced to call Goa Bandh on Tuedsay, 14 October. Tension prevailed in Cuncolim, ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=Tct=us/6-0fd=Rurl=http://www.daijiworld.com/news/news_disp.asp?n_id=52288n_tit=Margao%3A++Cuncolim+Residents+Threaten+to+Call+Goa+Bandh+on+Oct+14+Over+Vandalismcid=0ei=-tnzSKn9I4X6lQTkj9CTDQusg=AFQjCNF1buAmYY3aoS3a3SH-oOCTnC72_g *** Anti-mining activists in Goa cry foul - Merinews [7 hours ago] This harassment of innocent people fighting for their lives, their forests, their fields in Goa, simplycannot go on. Those arrested included an 85-year-old ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=Tct=us/3-0fd=Rurl=http://www.merinews.com/catFull.jsp?articleID=144329cid=0ei=-tnzSKn9I4X6lQTkj9CTDQusg=AFQjCNGDnXHoTYM56T6bpjGgeL2QU6RCNA *** Anti-mining protests in south Goa - Times of India [20 hours ago] PANAJI: A fresh mininglease in the south Goan region of Quepem has led to a resurgence in anti-mining protests, even as police arrested seven people after ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=Tct=us/2-0fd=Rurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Pollution/Anti-mining_protests_in_south_Goa/articleshow/3588413.cmscid=1257088194ei=-tnzSKn9I4X6lQTkj9CTDQusg=AFQjCNF7Jagvbc8yij5xBzOTIHm1OyJ1Pw *** Airfares to Goa during Christmas already up - Hindu Business Line [14 hours ago] NEW DELHI: If you are planning to fly to Goa this Christmas, you may be in for an expensive surprise even if you book tickets now as air-fares to the ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=Tct=us/0-0fd=Rurl=http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/blnus/27131420.htmcid=0ei=-tnzSKn9I4X6lQTkj9CTDQusg=AFQjCNEc6bgU919ISsWdf2AXuWIQi-Jc4Q Compiled by Goanet News Service http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php
Re: [Goanet] Prajal Sakhardande, Aires Rodrigues assaulted, hospitalised.
By any standards, Goa is a lawless state. Roland.
[Goanet] PLEASE CONTRIBUTE TO CARITAS GOA, INSTITUTE PIEDADE, NEAR HOTEL MANDOVI, PANJIM.
Message: 6 Date: Mon, 13 Oct 2008 14:03:53 +0530 (IST) From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [Goanet] VOA News - Pope Benedict Creates 4 Saints, Denounces ReligiousViolence Cc: goanet goanet@lists.goanet.org Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8 Ruby Goes wrote: Hi Cyber Marshall. Would anyone set up a GOANET FUND to which we could contribute money for Christians made homeless by the violence perpetrated against them by Hindutva demogogues and their henchmen? The victims require food, stoves,baby food, clothing, healthcare, school-fees and therapy just like the rest of us. Their lives must be hell whether they're hiding in forests or living in refugee camps. TIME TO PUT OUR MONEY WHERE ARE MOUTHS ARE. WHAT SAY GOANET READERS? Thanks. Response: Contribution in cash or kind can be sent to:- Caritas-Goa A/c No. 18046 ( with a note that the amount is meant for the victims of Orissa violence) The donations may be sent to Caritas Goa Institute Piedade, Near hotel Mandovi, Panjim Regards, Marshall THANK YOU FOR THE ADDRESS MARSHALL. I HOPE THAT PEOPLE CONTRIBUTE TO CARITAS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE TERRIFIED AND DISPLACED PEOPLE IN ORISSA/KARNATAKA/ETC. _
[Goanet] poperty_POPERTY_ZAI__property
From Goaclips: A corner of a foreign field in Goa Dona Paula is known for many things... but there's something else in Dona Paula, not too well known, but which brings to mind, Rupert Brooke's poem The Soldier. The poem comes to mind in Goa, because there is in Dona Paula a corner of a field, foreign to the British, that has a graveyard, where nobody has been buried for over a century and is very simple and popularly known as the British cemetery. It's there because for a brief while, during the Napoleonic wars between 1799 and 1813, there was a British garrison of about 10,000 soldiers stationed in Goa, defending the Portuguese enclave from any possible French attack. [Alexandre Moniz Barbosa, TOI] I had the oppotunity to visit this cemetry earlier this year. This plot is good for a couple of slim high rise buildings. Our ministers should seriously think of getting in on the action. More fukot. Chamchas please convey this information. But perhaps, its already been carved up. venantius j pinto
Re: [Goanet] FINANCIAL OR MORAL MELTDOWN
Averthan D'Souza wrote: What needs to be debated is the nature and the extent of regulations which need to be put in place in order to ensure that Social Justice prevails. Averthanus L. D'Souza, Your post is a brave attempt to analyze the current crises. However, the main question still is whether or not the markets can regulate themselves. If we now know the answer to that question, the first resolve has to be to re-instate the regulations that were in place. Re-instate the laws that worked for eighty years before the current US administration were lobbied to remove the laws. Without the laws back in place, attempts by politicians to 'fix' the problem will only make matters worse. There are lessons to be learnt from the present global financial meltdown. The first lesson is that morality is an essential ingredient of any political, social or economic system. Unrestricted greed cannot be the foundation of economic prosperity. Morality has no place in the stock markets or the financial systems. You do not qualify for a loan because you have good morals. You get a loan/capital because you can demonstrate that your idea will be the best money maker. For low risks, you get low rewards. For greed, the reward should be bankruptcy. The current systems of Govt giving a helping hand to those who bankrupted the companies they were running, only serves to worsen the economy. The Russian economy collapsed because of this and the US economy is about to follow. Those who loudly proclaim that morality (and religion) should be kept out of the Market place, need to take a fresh look at their fundamental premises in the light of this present global financial meltdown. Religion definitely has no place in the the stock markets. I think all the prophets and religious have made this abundantly clear. If you are in the markets, you are there for only one reason: to make money. Mervyn3.0 PS. Those fleeing to the 'safety' of US treasury bonds are the people who are essentially sponsoring the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. The US govt does not have the ability to finance these wars on its own. __ Yahoo! Canada Toolbar: Search from anywhere on the web, and bookmark your favourite sites. Download it now at http://ca.toolbar.yahoo.com.
[Goanet] ADMIN NOTE: Closing Threads
Dear Goanetters, Late last month the issue of Goanet moderation was raised and subsequently Goanetters were allowed to share their views on this issue. We'd like to thank you feedback. Those threads have now run their course and there's been nothing new to add. I am, therefore, closing the following threads: Open Letter to Goanet Goanet Moderation And related threads It would appear that some of you who were highly critical of moderation have your own personal agendas. You've made this clear on other forums. If it is the moderation you're concerned about you've made you point. We've heard everything you had to say. Leave it at that. If you're agenda is simply to make trouble and sour the atmosphere on the list be warned that we won't tolerate it. We won't allow members to hijack the list with personal agendas. We'll accept constructive criticism but not much more. I'd like to make it clear that posting to Goanet is a privilege and not a right. We must insist that you obey the rules when posting to the list. Our rules simply outline the proper etiquette when posting to a public group. If you can't respect the other members and follow the rules Goanet is not the place for you to contribute. To those of you who contribute on Goanet or behind the scenes and follow the rules, thank you! Yours sincerely, -- Herman Herman Carneiro Goanet Admin www.Goanet.org Where Goans Connect!
[Goanet] ATTENTION ALL ACTIVISTS
The criminal assault that took place in Panjim on Prajal Sakhardande and Aires Rodrigues is not a surprise. What surprised me was Aires being an advocate and a person who’s been outside India, should throw caution to the wind. Any activist who’s fighting for any issue will have developed enemies, and it is mandatory that he/she takes basic precautions for his personal safety. Below are a few basic points that one should follow; the principle being in not allowing your adversary to plan an assault. Never follow any fixed routine. Like walks in the morning, frequenting a fixed restaurant, etc. Never follow the same route and timing to work and back. Delay or go early or take a roundabout route. Never be out late at nights when most people are already home. The chances of less witness make an assault on you more feasible. Never stay at a public place like bars or restaurants for more than half an hour. If you are travelling by car, always shut the windows and lock doors from inside. Never stop if a stone is thrown at the windshield. If you are attending a late function, arrange to stay somewhere else for the night. Avoid travelling on motor bikes. Never tell anyone your whereabouts, except your family and trusted friends. Use answering machine at your residence telephone, so you cannot know if you’re home or not. Never get out of your house at night, even if you hear a baby crying at your front door. Call the police. Never respond to an SMS. Call back and confirm. If you’ve made a lot of enemies, never keep a fixed residence. AND PLEASE KEEP YOUR EYES AND EARS OPEN ! BE ALERT !! Dr. Ferdinando dos Reis Falcão. _ Movies, sports news! Get your daily entertainment fix, only on live.com http://www.live.com/?scope=videoform=MICOAL
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[Goanet] Ref: Build up Zero Chances within Zero Tolerance
In response to: Message: 1 Date: Thu, 9 Oct 2008 11:16:34 +0530 (IST) From: Laluram Salvi [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [Goanet] Build up Zero Chances within Zero Tolerance What can I say Wow, Wow, Wow, Laluram, finally managed to get you out into the open, after all !!! Good of you to respond so we can have a heart to heart talk which people should do and sort out differences. First and foremost please prove that any one has in fact abused Hinduism on this forum. Don't be cock eyed there is a difference when you call a goat a goat, and a bigot a bigot. It is you who started posting venom on this forum against Christians and Muslims and not visa versa. Acts of violence will definitely be condemned and must be condemned, that does not mean we are anti Hindus or against Hinduism. We have in no way been Hindu bashers or cudgel against them. What we all speak about are the uncalled for atrocities committed by the RSS and The Bagrangal. If you think RSS and Bagrangdal are Hinduism, you are a lost cause to Hinduism and to the secular fabric of this Country and it's amply clear what your are what your are not Your support for violence, by stating that violence is natural instincts of modern society, you definitely proved me right about the stone age era and you surely don't belong to the 21st century social society. With your statement that what happened in Orissa and Karnataka was right to self defense, you surely misunderstood the meaning of self defence, attack is the best form of defense would have sounded better. I am in no way condoning the act's of violence of other groups, like I said I am against any form of violence, if you have read my response to your earlier post I have condemned forced conversions if there were any and also the killing of the VHP leader. The guilty should be definitely be punished, that's the difference between my thinking and yours. Don't you blame the desecration of temples on Christians to justify the actions else where and for your kind information Christians do not follow Marxist ideas and are not mercenaries like the RSS and the Bagrangdal who only believe in violence, btw which Hindu monks are you talking about ? Your question about anti national activity of the VHP, RSS and Bagrangdal has a very straight forward and a stare in the face answer. What is communal violence called ? What is the spread of hatred and instigation of violence called ? Aren't they as bad as bombings themselves. Do these actions, not affect the integrity and unity of India, isn't that anti national ? And you have the audacity to ask ? It's plain and clear as water that the issue of forced conversions was a valiant effort by the RSS and the Bagrangdal to justify their actions which are nothing but pack of utter lies. Tell me one thing, the people, who were supposed to be forcefully converted to Christianity, why did the RSS and Bagrangdal had to use force to reconvert them the Hinduism, if they were forced into Christianity then wouldn't they willfully reconvert themselves to Hindusim ? Food for thought isn't it ? It's your folly to compare the Christian Missionaries to the like of SIMI, terrorism is terrorism, that's what I have been saying all along whether it's Christians or Muslims or the Hindu right wing radicals, terrorism should not be condoned but condemned by one and all. Why do you fail to accept the fact that the good work that the Christian Missionaries have done and are still doing is humanitarian. Do you actually know how many Hindus come out alive and educated through the thousands of hospitals, schools, colleges and other institutions run by these Missionaries and still follow Hinduism ? I am sure I will not be wrong if I say, that all this Missionary work has benefited the Hindu's more than the Christians, very simple reason, the vast population of the Hindus to the miniscule Christians which in fact has lessened over the years for your kind information, if there were forced conversions, it should have increased. From your attitude I can safely say, that you are more embarrassed that the Christian Missionaries are doing, lot more humanitarian work than your radical groups. We have always lived in ambience with society and with respect for culture and without abusing Hindu culture or concept of Hindu God. Pastors Vinod Karsal and Sekhar Kashav, were they found guilty ? If guilty they should have been punished. That's how I think !!! You again forget to accept the fact that, apart from the Christian Missionaries, very little has been done for the rural poor and the illiterate and you are absolutely right when you say food is their religion, so do you think the Missionaries dangle food before them and say, here, become Christian only then you can eat Is that what you want all us to believe. Come of age man, if people show gratitude for the health, education and other essential benefits received, so be it and if you or your radical groups
[Goanet] Fwd: Kandhamal violence-is it communal?
2008/10/13 Santosh Helekar [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Good to see another broader perspective on this problem being posted here. Comment: With the threat of being banned looming large over the VHP and BD, and the heat coming close to the BJP with nowhere to hide, we should not be surprised to see more of such theories and articles floating around. Operation whitewash is in full swing. I will not be surprised if we are informed next that Pravin Togadia was on a peace mission in Orissa 'dousing' fires. And as for the simultaneous violence in Mangalore, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, MP and elsewhere we will soon be told that it is mere figment of our imagination and that the VHP / BD were in fact protecting the christians, and that it was the victims themselves who inflicted the violence on themselves to attract sympathy. And we will have posts applauding such 'broader perspectives'. No matter there is no rationale or evidence to support such views or that facts point out to the contrary.For those who wish to believe what they wish and those who wish to live in denial, they will continue to do so. But all of us are not suckers to fall for such stories!!! Regards, Marshall -- Will the all new Indica Vista zip ahead of the Suzuki Swift? Read the expert review on Zigwheels.com http://zigwheels.com/b2cam/reviewsDetails.action?name=Ro11_20080829path=/INDT/Reviews/Ro11_20080829page=1pagecount=9
Re: [Goanet] DEEPAVALI FESTIVAL
Anyone help this organisation in its charity, we have been donating for a number of years but the ashram needs more help than we can give, passing on the details will be of tremendous help to them, pass this on to friends and family. They take in ALL CHILDREN of all faiths (as well as ELDERLY folk who are destitute), amongst other works done in the name God. Dont ask which God, he is the same anywhere everywhere, send the cost of your next meal, that will do if you can't afford more, any amount is a vast amount when you have nothing, in the name of your God. I am currently unwell but hope to make it back by the end of year. Regards John Monteiro --- On Sun, 12/10/08, Dr. S. RAJARAM [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: Dr. S. RAJARAM [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: DEEPAVALI FESTIVAL Date: Sunday, 12 October, 2008, 2:08 AM Greetings from Sivananda family I am pleased and happy to inform you that our ashram is progressing and developing with the support of many kind hearted people like you by their love and affection and monetary support. As you are aware our ashram ashram caters the needs of near 250 destitute children and around 60 elders. We have an Elementary School and High school and provides the academic education. You will be too glad to know that Dr.Mangalam High School is successfully producing 100% result for the last three consecutive years for not only our inmates but also for poor children in around over 25 villages. In order to provide nursery type of education with English Medium, Swami Sivananda nursery School is functioning with 315 tiny tots.We take care in the Medical wing by Doctor and a qualified nurse on for health and medical. Periodically health camps are being conducted to upkeep the health of the children. The organization has a planed to start a industrial training center with carpentry, masonary, computer application and nursing with a affiliation by the Government of India in next academic year.Upgradation of High School to Higher Secondary School is also one of our aim to get the continuity in the Education. Festivals and functions gives not only joy and jubilation but also creates a sense of belonging particularly among children that too our kids, who are special in nature as they are psychologically effected being parentless. Deepavali is around the corner and we have to prepare our selves to provide two sets of new clothes, crackers, sweets, savouries and oil for bath. You are one among the prominent donor who supports us in all our projects. I am sure this year also your goodself will lend your support by your donation for the forthcoming Deepavali festival. As the time is limited you can online transfer the funds and we can draw the funds in case if you are not particular about the receipts since you are contributing from over seas I can draw the money and use the funds for purchase of new cloths crackers oil for bath sweets and savories If you want to donate the amount I will pass on the account number. Expecting good news from you. Our kids in the Ashram and senior citizens in the Old age home pray for your good health, long life and prosperity. MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. In the service of our tiny tots and the elders SERVICE TO SUFFERING HUMANITY IS SERVICE TO GOD We look forward to your constant support in our welfare projects. Thy humble sevak, DR.S.RAJARAM SIVANANDA SARASWATHI SEVASHRAM. POST BOX NUMBER 8. NO 20 KAMBAR STRET EAST TAMBARAM CHENNAI 600059 INDIA. Phone: +91 44 22391078 or +91 44 22392444 Fax number 22791097 CELL NO 98410 77690 Email: DIRECT E.MAIL I.D [EMAIL PROTECTED] OR OFFICE E.MAIL I.D IS [EMAIL PROTECTED] http:/www.buildhope.org or http:www.sivanandagurukul.org CHECK OR DRAFT IN ANY CURRENCY MAY BE FORWARDED IN FAVOR OF SIVANANDA SARASWATHI SEVASHRAM
Re: [Goanet] Kandhamal violence-is it communal?
As I read Rina's post, THIS IS a clash between the two religious groups. Rina has not given us any other logical basis for the clash. I agree if Rina suggests that the two neighboring tribes / castes are clashing over diminishing resources - land, jobs, housing, govt largess. And using religion as a spice (excuse). This may be the underlying problem all over India, as suggested by the Catholic Church in India. Now why should these uneducated people not be allowed to use religion as a 'spicy explanation' to understand and explain their problems? After all do not the 'intellectuals' in India and on Goanet use religion to blame many of the ills of the past and the present? Are not chauvinists and partisans on this forum also called Bigots? Regards, GL -- Santosh Helekar The receiving end of communal violence are innocent people of all faiths, persuasions and perspectives. It is high time that all chauvinists and partisans in this forum recognize this fact. --- Gabe Menezes Yes, unfortunately, the receiving end just happen to be Christians and the dishing end happen to be Hindus. Rina Mukherji the Kandhamal arson is not, as it has been concocted, a clash between Hindu and Christian faithfuls at all.The truth is that it is a continuation of the clashes that had started in early 1990s between the 'Kandha' tribe, which did not convert to Christianity, and 'Pana' caste people, most of whom had converted. ... Religion is the spice added to this mix.
[Goanet] Catholic violence in Goa (attack on Aires)
I am very sad to hear about this attack on Aires. I guess such violence in Goa is ok so long as it is initiated by Catholics. If I recall correctly, similar violence was threatened on legitimate business entities during the Da Vinci Code saga in Goa. To make matters worse, some of the same crowd on Goanet who are now rightly crying afoul about the violence against Catholics, justified the use of violence then. This group also tried to shut down Aires when he tried to pursue the issue of a priest in Ribandar allegedly molesting a child. Marlon --- On Mon, 10/13/08, C Fernandes [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: C Fernandes [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [Goanet] Activist lawyer Aires Rodrigues , historian brutally attacked in city restaurant To: Goa's premiere mailing list estb. 1994! goanet@lists.goanet.org Date: Monday, October 13, 2008, 3:29 PM Activist lawyer, historian brutally attacked in city restaurant Navhind Times NETWORK PANAJI — Mr Aires Rodrigues, a lawyer and social activist, and Mr Prajal Sakhardande, a teacher of history in a city college, were brutally assaulted by a group of 7-8 people at a city restaurant here this evening. Mr Rodrigues was admitted to a city hospital and was operated as one of his fingers was badly injured. Mr Rodrigues and Mr Sakhardande have been in the forefront in recent years defending social causes, human rights and rule of law. The attack comes in the wake of Mr Rodrigues’ role in espousing the case of a minor German girl whose mother, Ms Fadela Fuchs had filed a complaint with the Calangute police station alleging sexual assault on her daughter by Rohit Monserrate, elder son of the Education Minister, Mr Atanasio Monserrate. Mr Rodrigues held a press conference at his home on Sunday along with Ms Fuchs alleging police inaction on her complaint since it was filed on October 2. Mr Rodrigues was scheduled to address another press conference tomorrow with Ms Fuchs. Earlier in the day, some police officials with an NGO visited Ms Fuchs’ house but the latter refused to make any statement to them saying that she would make her statement at the press conference tomorrow.
[Goanet] Shame!
Shame on the cowardly goons who hid behind masks while brutally attacking Adv Aires historian Prajal… Shame on the cowardly politician who does not have the guts to accept any democratic challenges… Shame on the Goa Police who cannot book the goons, rapists, murderers BUT can violate human rights and arrest Cheryl D'Souza, her mother, daughter 6 others who were peacefully protesting against the excesses of the Mining mafia AND allow political goons of the Mining Terrorists to take the law in their hands and attack peaceful protestors under the patronage of a Police Force that has sold its conscience. In indignation Pravin Sabnis p.s. Press Conference by Seby Rodrigues, Cheryl D'Souza and others who were assaulted and then arrested at GUJ office, Shram Shakti Bhavan, Patto, Panaji @ 4pm on 14 October 2008 Add more friends to your messenger and enjoy! Go to http://messenger.yahoo.com/invite/
[Goanet] BOOK LAUNCH: The Saraswats
Saraswats form an intellectual community: Shyam Benegal PANAJI - The celebrated film-maker, Mr Shyam Benegal on Monday said that Saraswats, the worshipers of the pen, formed an intellectual community which was constantly in a state of diaspora. Mr Benegal, who earlier released the book ?The Saraswats?, a compilation of facts and documents on the community collected from various sources and edited by the well-known Konkani writer, Chandrakant Keni, at a special city function, said that he began to understand the community after reading a related book by the Sanskrit scholar, Rahul Sankrityayan. ?I found out that Saraswats were spread around the country and the globe, and their understanding was not restricted to Konkani language,? he added. The book, released by the V M Salgaocar Foundation on the 24th death anniversary of the leading Goan Industrialist, late V M Salgaocar, traces the roots of various Saraswat sects in the community. Mr Keni and the trustees of the Foundation, Mr Shivanand Salgaocar and Mr Dattaraj Salgaocar were also present on the occasion. Speaking further, Mr Benegal said that he belonged to the Chitrapur sect of Saraswats, one of the smallest, poorest and ?powerless? sects, which had no lands, and functioned as teachers or clerks. The noted film-maker also fondly remembered his film ?Trikaal? shot in Goa, and said that the movie tried to trace the Christian life during the Portuguese era. Mr Keni, in his speech lamented that the Saraswat community is weak and dispersed, in spite of its intellectual strength, while Mr Dattaraj Salgaocar, in his welcome address said that the book will help in reviewing the roots and identity of the Saraswat community, even if the castes have no great significance in the globalised world. Mr Shivanand Salgaocar proposed the vote of thanks, while Mr Anil Pai compered.(ENDS) http://www.navhindtimes.com/story.php?story=2008101426 Goanet AE http://www.goanet.org
[Goanet] Goans faced with goondacracy
Nehru's imposed democracy turned out to be in fact goondacracy. Goans have seen umpteen goonda actions. Our kasthi writers now lie low but make vile comments of issues before 61. Casmiro Monteiro is often referred to in comments. Maybe our Supercop hero Dr. Julio Ribeiro should come out of retirement to take action. BC
[Goanet] Letter to the Editor - Azgaonkars' Mega Projects
Dear All, Please see 4the letter on link http://www.oheraldo.in/pagedetails.asp?nid=11142cid=13 Arwin -- Please post your comments on my Blog: http://goanidentity.blogspot.com/
