[Goanet-News] Goanet Reader: Psephology and the election connection (Mario Cabral e Sa)
Remembering Aquino Braganca (b. 6 April 1924), who fought for freedom of the former Portuguese colonies in Africa. An online tribute http://aquinobraganca.wordpress.com/ (includes many historical references, some photographs and documents) Psephology and the election connection Of geniuses and left leaders gone berserk with strange alignments By Mario Cabral e Sa mariocabra...@yahoo.co.in Welcome to Goa Shri. M. K. Sharma, whoever you are. Welcome to the land of Abbé Faria the discoverer of scientific hypnotism. Stay here for a while at any of the luxury hotels in Cavelossim as a guest of your protégé Churchill Alemao. He has the clout to get you a complimentary VVIP suite with all the goodies thrown in. And maybe you will get the hang of what hypnotism is about. It is a science, not just a cheap trick which you tried to play and failed the other day at Churchill-bab's 4000-strong meeting in Margao. Sharma-ji, the Congress ticket had been given long before you set yourself on the mission of fooling the South Goa voters assuring them, in your capacity as political adviser to Madam Sonia-ji, that Valanka-baby stood an excellent chance of getting the Hand symbol. Right now, Sharma-ji Churchill-bab, is in dire straits. If you remember Mickky Pacheco, the enfant terrible of Goan politics had filed a disqualification petition against Churchill Alemao and Reginaldo Lourenço on the ground that their mother party Save Goa Front had not been legally merged and no longer continued to exist. Mickky Pacheco's disqualification petition is before Speaker Pratapsing Rane who has proved, time and again, that he knows the rules even better than some Supreme Court judges. The Election Commission's decision on the dicey issue of SGF's existence is clear as daylight. Neither was the alleged merger of SGF in INC legally formalised nor is SGF's status clear. If the reader remembers, two SGF members Anton Gaoncar and Raul Pereira claimed that they were the leaders of what of SGF still remained. Pereira had claimed that Gauncar's membership stood terminated while Gauncar was sure that as the vice president of SGF at the time of Churchill's exit (Churchill was then the president) he was the legal heir to the top post. The EC's decision negates Pereira's claim but has demanded to know from Gauncar why the party should not forfeit its recognition as a state party. Churchill has claimed that daughter Valanka has an invitation from Mayawati for a ticket from her party. If she accepts it, why not? The more the merrier is the flavour of the ongoing election campaign. Some drop by the wayside, like Sanjay Dutt, some have rebelled against their mother-party, and there is Varun Gandhi whose future remains unsure. He has been slapped with charges under NSA, which, on the face of it, the young brat invited upon himself. He has said that he is proud of the Gandhi name he wears, clearly hinting that he is his father's son. That is an uncontestable truth except that father Sanjay committed unspeakable excesses to consolidate himself as the Congress supremo ready to take on mother Indira Gandhi's mantle. At the time, Maneka, his mother was just 18 and her immaturity showed in Surya, the scandal magazine she edited and eventually sold to the BJP. Babu Jagjivam Ram, who had run foul of her 'saas' was one of her targets. Sting operations were then not the fashion, but Jagjivam's son was a moron who loved to get himself photographed while frolicking with his girlfriend. Maneka got hold of a set of photos and splashed them in her Surya. It was, Maneka later claimed, a scoop. But, the truth be said, the magazine sold very well. She was a faithful acolyte of her boisterous and tyrannical husband. She has matured since. Didn't you see her on your telly, palloo covering her head, modesty personified, warning the Samajvadi and INC parties that they would be solely responsible if anything happens to the boy, who, she indignantly says, is being lynched by the media for the contents of a doctored CD of his vitriolic attack on the Muslims. But let us get back to Elections09, the great reality show now on TV channels, all of them, national and state, English and vernacular: pre-poll projections and prospects. Not that I go by the pre-poll predictions by TV channels, print media, and experts. They have nothing to lose, certainly not their reputation because, election after election, they end up explaining away their wrong predictions with what they call marginal last minute swings. India's first highly rated psephologist was our gaunvbao Eric P. W. da Costa who was a brilliant alumni of the London School of Economy and whose advice on economic matters was at times availed of by
[Goanet-News] Goa news for April 7, 2009
Remembering Aquino Braganca (b. 6 April 1924), who fought for freedom of the former Portuguese colonies in Africa. An online tribute http://aquinobraganca.wordpress.com/ (includes many historical references, some photographs and documents) Goa News from Google News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** Goa Politics : No Party Highlights Local Issues in LS Poll - Daijiworld.com http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=Tct=us/8-0fd=Rurl=http://www.daijiworld.com/news/news_disp.asp?n_id=58545n_tit=Goa+Politics+%3A+No+Party+Highlights+Local+Issues+in+LS+Pollcid=1326100862ei=e5DaSdzzD5maggPo47mPBAusg=AFQjCNFhXw3Q--G3uzRqZbzfMmwVa3M9zQ *** Goa ministers splurge taxpayers\' money - Times of India http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=Tct=us/4-0fd=Rurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Cities/Goa-ministers-spend-taxpayers-money/articleshow/4361486.cmscid=1326585454ei=e5DaSdzzD5maggPo47mPBAusg=AFQjCNEaD3B30b3wvtqoFJkZJ3JLif6mew *** Sri Ram Sene banned in South Goa - Times of India http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=Tct=us/3-0fd=Rurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Cities/Sri-Ram-Sene-banned-in-South-Goa/articleshow/4358773.cmscid=1325400312ei=e5DaSdzzD5maggPo47mPBAusg=AFQjCNGOQm1Sjy061rpc9zt9Jg1xbeddvQ *** Facility in Goa to maintain MiG 29 K - Hindu dmiral JJ Bedi, ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=Tct=us/0-0fd=Rurl=http://www.hindu.com/2009/04/07/stories/2009040758162000.htmcid=1327764756ei=e5DaSdzzD5maggPo47mPBAusg=AFQjCNEif4MZ167QXxm2fCT27tl3wjiD3w *** No supporting Gujarat riots, say Goa friends of BJP - Andhra Cafe http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=Tct=us/7-0fd=Rurl=http://andhracafe.com/news24/index.php?m=showid=4684cid=1327906249ei=e5DaSdzzD5maggPo47mPBAusg=AFQjCNHX8OOl7iHJG9vEayVxAPJFRytp_A *** Goa\'s Apex Industrial Body Concerned over Industrial Development - Daijiworld.com 5 per cent in tourism ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=Tct=us/6-0fd=Rurl=http://www.daijiworld.com/news/news_disp.asp?n_id=58543n_tit=Goa's+Apex+Industrial+Body+Concerned+over+Industrial+Developmentcid=1327346100ei=e5DaSdzzD5maggPo47mPBAusg=AFQjCNED0_chsVd4sfWSr9TI-1IZWldCvQ *** Ad pros lap up the fun under the Goa sun - Times of India http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=Tct=us/2-0fd=Rurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Goa/Ad-pros-lap-up-the-fun-under-the-Goa-sun-/articleshow/4363299.cmscid=1327313812ei=e5DaSdzzD5maggPo47mPBAusg=AFQjCNHWmTwZcALiZRxLmJNfvhgNz5OUrA *** Sharp rise in nominations after 2 previous LS polls - Times of India mes of India, IndiaPANAJI: The number of candidates filing nominations for Goa's two Lok Sabha seats have seen a sharp rise this time. From 16 each in the two previous polls in 1999 and 2004, there are 24 candidates thistime. The exact number of candidates will be known ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=Tct=us/9-0fd=Rurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Goa/Sharp-rise-in-nominations-after-2-previous-LS-polls-/articleshow/4363302.cmscid=0ei=e5DaSdzzD5maggPo47mPBAusg=AFQjCNHsyWojW0RJo58eRtx0HuXj0LHHJA *** Congress promises to build bullfighting ring in Goa - SINDH TODAY ighting arena as part of its poll agenda. Francisco Sardinha, Congress candidate for ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=Tct=us/5-0fd=Rurl=http://www.sindhtoday.net/south-asia/83848.htmcid=1327755039ei=e5DaSdzzD5maggPo47mPBAusg=AFQjCNHWKiH-IhHBZZ9DNjzUZW6PyIH2nA *** 84% Goa primary schools without headmasters - Times of India mes of India, IndiaPANAJI: Of the 1121 primary and middle government and aided schools in Goa, 949 or 84.65% operate without a headmaster or a head teacher. This was revealed by datacollected by the National University for Educational Planning and Administration (NUEPA) ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=Tct=us/1-0fd=Rurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Cities/84-Goa-schools-without-heads/articleshow/4363801.cmscid=0ei=e5DaSdzzD5maggPo47mPBAusg=AFQjCNFrji1p8CcAmckvhwF1P8C2FS6xOg Compiled by Goanet News Service http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php
Re: [Goanet] Goanet Reader: Thinking About Babush: Mapping the terrains of the operation (Jason Keith Fernandes)
Remembering Aquino Braganca (b. 6 April 1924), who fought for freedom of the former Portuguese colonies in Africa. An online tribute http://aquinobraganca.wordpress.com/ (includes many historical references, some photographs and documents) YES !!! Its a shame to the Goans for doing that. But I don't really want to blame them because poverty is still hovering over the houses of most Goans.And the political leaders know that and they take advantage of that. Yes goans are not thinking about the future. They have to be reminded that if now the leaders can buy their votes then why not sell Goa to the foreigners. Goa is a piece of land which has departed from foreign land and Goans are foreigners; I say this because we see more foreigners and less Goans in Goa.It reminds me of the portuguese times. It looks like Goa has not yet achieved independence. I hope God in some way blesses Goa thinking that it is the same heaven He had created for men at first. THANK YOU. MELISSA PINTO
[Goanet] Daily Grook #368
Remembering Aquino Braganca (b. 6 April 1924), who fought for freedom of the former Portuguese colonies in Africa. An online tribute http://aquinobraganca.wordpress.com/ (includes many historical references, some photographs and documents) DAILY GROOK #368 ___ TRASH CASH ___ by Francis Rodrigues the garbage biz is popular today, every tuesday is a rid litter day! _ puns word-play of all kinds, hey...read between the lines! _ _ Share photos with friends on Windows Live Messenger http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9650734
[Goanet] ALEXYZ Daily Cartoon (07Apr09)
Remembering Aquino Braganca (b. 6 April 1924), who fought for freedom of the former Portuguese colonies in Africa. An online tribute http://aquinobraganca.wordpress.com/ (includes many historical references, some photographs and documents) *** Nitin K - GCCI President *** Protesting against CARE-A-DAMN Mine Owners the Govt For Destroying Goa the Judiciary is Our PassionNot Fashion...! GBA To enjoy the visual cartoon please visit: www.alexyztoons.com Site sponsored by www.goasudharop.org
[Goanet] The Accidental Activist - It's a Dogs Life
Remembering Aquino Braganca (b. 6 April 1924), who fought for freedom of the former Portuguese colonies in Africa. An online tribute http://aquinobraganca.wordpress.com/ (includes many historical references, some photographs and documents) The Accidental Activist - It's a Dogs Life By Venita Coelho For the last three days my life has gone to the dogs. Literally. It started with the skinny white mongrel who hung around the lane. Someone hit her with a bike and she began to limp pathetically. Mum and I looked at each other and sighed. We tempted her with food, loaded her into the jeep and took her off to the GSPCA. The vet there suggested we also spay her and asked if we had more stray dogs in the area. They were willing to sterilize them all for free. The only caveat was that we would have to catch the dogs ourselves. For some time now we had watched with alarm the rapidly growing population of strays in our vaddo. One particular corner was the haunt of several. I often fed them the food my dogs wasted. When I neglected to do so for some time, they would lie down in front of my jeep when I rounded the corner and refuse to let me go until I distributed biscuits and dog love. But from two dogs that particular gang had grown to an assortment of about ten dogs of all shapes and sizes. The night before I spotted one of them with a huge wound on her neck that looked very maggoty. A neighbour told me that someone had tried to chop her with a koito. People's patience with them was wearing thin. But killing strays doesn't reduce the population. The female dogs have an inbuilt system that makes them deliver larger litters when the population for that area dips. The only sure solution is sterilization so that the next generation never appears. I enlisted Mum as my able lieutenant and we made a plan of action. We fed the dogs over a couple of nights. I whistled madly to call them so that they would associate the whistle with food. Then one night I whistled, gathered the gang and went forth like the Pied Piper, holding their food over my head. They followed - straight into an empty house. I put the food down, nipped out and locked the door. I had already warned neighbours they were in for a noisy night, but everyone was so relieved to hear that something was being done about the strays that they offered full support. A cacophony of miserable howls rent the night air as we drove off. Next morning I discovered that all but two of my prisoners had squeezed through a gap and vanished. I hunted high. I hunted low. I tramped through fields and yelled myself hoarse. Then it struck me that another neighbour had been feeding them lately. I appealed to her and she gamely pulled out pots and pans and clanged them together. In seconds there were four eager noses at her gate. They included the white dog with the awful wound. Gotcha! The van arrived but I took one look at the wire noose that the handler was carrying and hastily said that I'd get them into the van myself. Wheedling and coaxing in dulcet tones, I hefted the dogs one by one and staggered to the van. Not one of them even attempted to snap. One little brown fellow repeatedly licked my nose as I put him in prison. While we carried out Operation K9, bikers passing by stopped to take the GSPCA number and neighbours shouted encouragement. Only one particularly small and mangy specimen eluded capture. I was determined to get him, but the little fellow had a whole lot of chase in him. He ran for his life, with me in perspiring pursuit. I splattered through the cow shed and galloped through the fields. I thundered through the garden, diving around bushes. When I finally got my hands on the little fellow he yelped as if he was being scalped. As soon as he realised I was not going to harm him he covered my tee shirt with mud and my face with smelly slobbering licks. I stuck him in the van and wiped my dripping face. Eight dogs. Not a bad haul. I put my head into the van to check all were well. The sight that met my eyes restored my faith in the intrinsic harmlessness of strays. I had just grabbed these dogs, picked them up and shoved them into a cage. But I was greeted with waving tails and happy barks. Everyone had recovered their spirits and they looked like a happy family all set to go on a picnic. Off they went. They will be back in four days, treated for all illnesses, injected for rabies and sterilized. And all of this is for free. The GSPCA does not charge for strays. You can make a donation if you like. If you want to do something about the population of strays in your area you can call the GSPCA at 2416180 . Go on. Join the KBA - the Kutta Bachao Abhiyaan. (ENDS)
Re: [Goanet] PEOPLES' MANIFESTO FOR POLITICIANS - NT 6 APRIL 2009 [ PG 9] - COMMENTS
Remembering Aquino Braganca (b. 6 April 1924), who fought for freedom of the former Portuguese colonies in Africa. An online tribute http://aquinobraganca.wordpress.com/ (includes many historical references, some photographs and documents) PEOPLES' MANIFESTO FOR POLITICIANS NT - 6 April, 2009 Agencies/Lucknow- Fed up with manifestos of various political parties ignoring regional issues, the people of drought-hit Bundelkhand region have prepared their own election manifesto and are pressing candidates in the fray to follow it up if they want their support. We have prepared a 'peoples' manifesto' after meeting over 6000 persons spread in five assembly seats - Hamirpur, Raath, Tindwari, Mahoba and Charkhari and are pressing candidates of different political parties to follow it. The manifesto has been prepared after analyzing the need of the people of the region the convener of the public campaign, Mr. DP Gupta said. This manifesto is compilation of what people said during the survey conducted by us in January -February. And those who read it are welcoming the move and even voters here want this to be followed by political parties he said. About the demands in the manifesto, Mr. Gupta said that due to droughts the region was backward and needed proper drinking water and irrigational facilities besides free education for all girls and boys up to class 12, setting up of a medical, engineering colleges and a university in the district. As a result, issues which really concern the people are overlooked. Like areas covered under Hamirpur constituency are not covered by railway network even after 60 years of independence. It is a big issue for the local people, but it does not figure in the manifesto of the political parties, he said. Similarly, they have demanded that employment opportunities be provided to the people of the area so as to check large-scale migration. Political parties cannot force their own manifestos on voters now. We elect our representative and they should take care of our demands and follow our manifesto, Mr Harish Kumar, a local resident of Hamirpur, who was involved in the process of preparing the manifesto, said. The manifesto is being circulated among the candidates in a bid to pressurize them to incorporate local issues in their agenda. COMMENTS The Goa Su-Raj Party set out in the year 2000 to compile 'Peoples' Manifesto' for entire GOA as against each of the 40 Constituencies, in the understanding that GOA cannot be developed as according to the whims and fancies of the elected representatives or the people of the Constituencies, since GOA has to be looked at as the integral part of the wholesome planning process. This manifesto was released on August 20, 2005 on the auspicious occasion of the celebration of the World Goa Day across the world in the form of a booklet called The Road Map For Goa. The party has found no more need to prepare spot manifestoes at every election time since this exercise is seen as 'wanting' and a way to fool the people all the time with selective pre-planned agendas which lead nowhere. GOA has to take the cue from these UP people, more so when this party did attempt to make the people of GOA aware that the peoples' manifesto was needed to be developed as according to the wants and needs of the people of GOA through 'CITIZENS' [OF GOA] INITIATIVE'. However, this attempt has received no response at all from any quarters, especially from the the various NGOs who are seen in the forefront of fighting injustices galore. In view of the party's permanent manifesto -- THE ROAD MAP FOR GOA - we at goasuraj believe that nothing more needs to be done in terms of conserving energy and time as this peoples' manifesto is the monumental work of dedicated and committed GOANS which is ready to be put on the track right away, by not bothering to worry if there will be takers, by fielding their own candidates who will support the manfesto in a fool-proof manner without diverging to accommodate other selfish agendas once elected. This exercise is vital for SAVING GOA during the next Assembly Elections slated for 2012, but which could be declared anytime from now, and which elections, by all manner of imagination, could the the last local Assembly Elections offering GOANS the 'God Sent' opportunity to SAVE their GOA and its IDENTITY. Good humouredly, Goans need not feel 'COLD SHIVERS' running down their SPINES at the thought of what their GOA is going to become after Elections 2012, when they can take the corrective measures right away - NOW. Surely, the good people of GOA do not intend MISSING THE BUS? floriano lobo goasuraj -- ---Wanted for Goa--- honest ' fighters ' NOT honest ' hypocrites ' Contact: goasuraj (The
[Goanet] Urgently Need To Revamp Our Education System
Remembering Aquino Braganca (b. 6 April 1924), who fought for freedom of the former Portuguese colonies in Africa. An online tribute http://aquinobraganca.wordpress.com/ (includes many historical references, some photographs and documents) Urgently Need To Revamp Our Education System Latest report shows that, out of the 1121 schools in Goa 949 schools function without a Headmaster or a Head-Teacher, that makes it 84.66%, It's shameful and disgraceful to Goa, which boasts of a very high percent of literacy, compared to other states in India. Can our 8th pass elite Education Minister please explain this peculiar phenomena ? It's more like traveling on a bus without a driver heading down the slope with only the TC and cleaners to help and support the unfortunate passengers. How can schools function without a Head Master ? Who is there to see the progress of the students and control the teachers ? Why shouldn't our Assembly run without a CM then ? Why do we need any ministers as well ? Are we really serious about our education policies ? Or does our esteemed Education Minister think that every one should be like him ? Education is the most important step towards development and it should be the priority of every Government, to provide quality education to young evolving Goa. Does our Education Minister really want to impart quality education or does he want, evolving Goa to follow in his footsteps ? He does surely have enormous talent and aptitude for deception and fakery. Education and discipline go hand in hand, education without discipline is arrogance and discipline without education is ignorance, so how can schools be run without a headmaster is beyond comprehension. Have any of the bigwigs in the education ministry visited the hundreds of government schools in the villages and seen what's going on there ? A lot of people have complained that teachers come and go, as and when they like, sometimes students are seen playing out side their class rooms, most of the day while their teachers gossip or are busy talking on their mobiles. Have these teachers been trained or the unfortunate students left at the mercy of people who have paid the ministers to get Government jobs. There are a lot of people whose only objective is to get a government job, they are neither qualified nor interested in teaching. The state of most of these schools is worse than the government hospitals, how can the students acquire knowledge in such an adverse ambience ? It is not enough for the officials to say that people are against development, what we Goans want is development in it's basic necessities and priority is quality education, good health care, regular uninterrupted water and power supply and an infrastructure that will match the needs of it's populace, along with organised garbage disposal system and a good sewerage system, these are the basic needs of Goa and Goans. If we neglect the basic requirements especially in education how can we develop ? These damned MLA's and ministers have just one agenda on their minds - Make as much make money as possible and give a damn about the basic needs of the people, this is what Goan politics is all about. We have already been crowned as one of most corrupt state in India by of our politicians and with the present situation in our schools and our education policy, we could well loose the credibility of being one of the most literate state in India as well. Our education system and our education policies do seriously need a revamp I pray to the Education Minister, please don't let there be a possibility that our children become like you. Amen Freddy Agnelo Fernandes The content of this electronic communication is intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom it is addressed and any others who are specifically authorized to receive it. It may contain confidential or legally privileged information. If you are not the intended recipient you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution or otherwise placing reliance on the contents of this information is prohibited and may be unlawful in certain legal jurisdictions. If you have received this communication in error please notify the sender immediately by responding to this email and then delete it from your system. __ This email has been scanned by the MessageLabs Email Security System. For more information please visit http://www.messagelabs.com/email __
Re: [Goanet] Fr Ivo's comments
Remembering Aquino Braganca (b. 6 April 1924), who fought for freedom of the former Portuguese colonies in Africa. An online tribute http://aquinobraganca.wordpress.com/ (includes many historical references, some photographs and documents) --- On Sun, 4/5/09, Dr. U. G. Barad dr.udayba...@gmail.com wrote: Can Fr. Ivo explain who exactly are the Barbarian hordes? I think this is a very good question that needs to be answered, especially in the Indian and Goan context. Cheers, Santosh
[Goanet] Friends of BJP trying to fool the undecided public
Remembering Aquino Braganca (b. 6 April 1924), who fought for freedom of the former Portuguese colonies in Africa. An online tribute http://aquinobraganca.wordpress.com/ (includes many historical references, some photographs and documents) *To ,* *The Editor* *Herald * *Panjim * *Goa* * Kindly publish as letter to the Editor* Dear Sir, This is with reference to todays' article in the Herald mentioning that a new group called 'Friends of BJP' has been formed to provide an alternative to the people. Who are these people trying to fool. Where were they all these years and never once took up social issues or is it that all the rascals who dont want to openly support the BJP are going to hide behind this new formation like cowards. The electorate hopefully has come of age and with majority of the voters being youth this time lets hope that sense will prevail and people cast their votes for a secular government. BJP is desperately trying to break the unity amongst secular parties and will go to any extent to see that they get elected. Now they have tried a new stunt by forming this new outfit so as to woo the undecided voters and cowards . Lets not forget the evil that took over the country in the wake of the Babri Masjid demolition. Inflammatory speeches by Advani and others led to the death of thousands of innocent people during these riots and the subsequent Bomb Blasts. Lets not forget the infamous Rath Yatras of Advani which left riots and destruction in their wake wherever the rath yatras passed. Even places which had never witnessed riots and people of different communities had lived peacefully were disturbed by his inflammatory speeches. Lets not forget his hurtful and insensitive comments after the death squads were unleashed by his Sangh Parivar on the innocent Christians in Kandhmal ( Orissa) . If Karnataka which was once a very peaceful state has suddenly changed overnight into a troubled state ( with reports of attacks on minorities the most recent being in Bellary and Haveri ) with the coming of BJP it wont take this country very long for it to turn into a communal hotbed . There are already stray incidents of attacks coming in everyday. The Sangh Parivar outfits are waiting to unleash their evil designs and will be empowered if BJP takes over the centre. I fervently appeal to the people of India for whom many of us have sacrificed ourselves not to play into the hands of the BJP and be carried away by their false propaganda. Lets not waste our precious vote but lets all vote for the internal security and prosperity of the country otherwise future generations will never forgive us and it will be too late to undo the damage. Please unite and do not give the BJP a chance for the sake of peace , prosperity and your childrens' future. Thank you, *Col. Cyril P.D'Souza ( Retd.)* KHH Phase 11 Gauravaddo Calangute Goa - 403516 Tel:0832-2282881
[Goanet] Nuns treated like servants by priests
Remembering Aquino Braganca (b. 6 April 1924), who fought for freedom of the former Portuguese colonies in Africa. An online tribute http://aquinobraganca.wordpress.com/ (includes many historical references, some photographs and documents) Mario Goveia wrote: Anyway, if you can make a few phone calls and ask your Hindutva buddies to cut it out and go find something useful to do because they are outnumbered by millions of sane Hindus, we may be able to move on to some other topics:-)) Date: Sun, 5 Apr 2009 19:17:56 +0530 From: Dr. U. G. Barad dr.udayba...@gmail.com Yes, Mario.you are right ... We must move on to some other topics :-)) Mario adds: Dr. Barad, As the only voice on Goanet for reason, truth and peace, I knew you would respond to my appeal and make the phone calls I requested:-)) If the Hindutvas respond as positively as you did, some of our friends will have nothing to write about on Goanet:-))
[Goanet] THE PRODIGAL SON, THE FATTED CALF AND THE HOLY BULL - 2 LOK SABHA SEATS IN KUWAIT
Remembering Aquino Braganca (b. 6 April 1924), who fought for freedom of the former Portuguese colonies in Africa. An online tribute http://aquinobraganca.wordpress.com/ (includes many historical references, some photographs and documents) GULF-GOANS e-NEWSLETTER (since 1994) THE PRODIGAL SON, THE FATTED CALF AND THE HOLY BULL Apr 4th, 2009 | BY RAJAN NARAYAN The choice in the Lok Sabha elections in the south is between the Holy Bull - Narendra Sawaikar of the BJP, the fatted calf Francisco Sardinha and the prodigal son Matanhy Saldanha. The prodigal son, if he is truly penitent, appears to be the best choice. THE COUNTDOWN for the elections to the two Lok Sabha seats in Goa has begun with the main contenders filing their nominations. The choice before the electorate in South Goa appears to be between the Holy Bull, the Fatted Calf and the Prodigal Son. The situation in North Goa is even more farcical with the main rival to the three-time incumbent BJP Member of Parliament, Shripad Naik being the main facilitator of the Mopa airport, Jitendra Deshprabhu - one of the few so far loyal Congressmen who has joined the NCP to contest the North Goa parliamentary seat as the joint candidate of the Congress-NCP alliance. The losers in the bargain are the people of Goa who have been deprived of the choice of an honest, earnest and conscientious politician like Nirmala Sawant, who was apparently the favoured choice of the NCP High Command for the North Goa parliamentary seat. HOLY BULL THE BJP has always been symbolised by the Holy Bull, not because of the reverence it has professed for the cow as Gomata, but also because of its hypocritically sanctimonious claims to be the upholder of Hindutva. The BJP Holy Bull has a long history of seeking to polarise voters along communal lines with its bullshit of being upholders of the interests of the majority Hindu community, starting with the demolition of the Babri Masjid in Ayodhya to the genocide engaged in by Narendra Modi's mindless goons in Gujarat, in the wake of the Godhra tragedy to the latest inflammatory speeches by its newest hate symbol, Varun Gandhi, son of the notorious Sanjay Gandhi of emergency nasbandi infamy. It will be recalled that Sanjay Gandhi, when he was de facto prime minister of the country during the emergency, launched a forcible family planning campaign, which came to be referred to as nasbandi. If one needed any reminder of the genocide against the Muslim minority community launched by Narendra Modi and company, it came with the arrest of the Women and Child Welfare minister in his cabinet, Maya Kodnani, who has belatedly been charged with leading a mob which was allegedly responsible for the death of over a hundred Muslims. Closer home we have seen the lunatic, fanatic face of Hindutva in the molestation of young women in a lounge bar in Mangalore by the Ram Sene, which is headed by Pramod Muthalik, a veteran of the Vishwa Hindu Parishad - one of the key frontal organisations of the BJP. FATTED CALF ONE wishes one could recommend the Congress candidates for the two Lok Sabha seats in Goa, which will be going to the polls on May 23, 2009. Unfortunately, the Congress candidate for South Goa, Francisco Sardinha, has not done anything noteworthy during his tenure as Member of Parliament. He did not even live up to his promise of moving an amendment to the bill relating to cruelty to animals to exempt Goa's traditional bull fights from the purview of the bill. Never mind that the Members of Parliament from Tamil Nadu managed to persuade not only the central government, but even the Supreme Court that the equally dangerous and cruel sport involving bulls in Tamil Nadu, which is part of the Pongal festival, should be partly exempted from the ban on cruelty to animals. Francisco Sardinha, during his brief inglorious tenure as chief minister of Goa, not only sold Goa for the proverbial forty pieces of silver but allegedly favoured devious industrialists and those wanting to set up offshore casinos, allegedly by pandering to his lust. There are no two questions about the fact that the Gambling Act was amended during the tenure of Francisco Sardinha as chief minister to issue a licence to Sunder Advani of Ramada to start an offshore casino where live gaming would be permitted, unlike in the then onshore casinos which were allowed to only put up slot machines. This does not exclude the possibility that Sardinha acted under pressure from the BJP in the state and the Centre because the saffron brigade headed by Manohar Parrikar was his alliance partner in the government. SARDINHA SIN INDEED Sardinha's greatest sin was to give legitimacy to the fundamentalist forces represented by the
[Goanet] Shouldn't Law enforcers be law keepers?
Remembering Aquino Braganca (b. 6 April 1924), who fought for freedom of the former Portuguese colonies in Africa. An online tribute http://aquinobraganca.wordpress.com/ (includes many historical references, some photographs and documents) To The DGP, Goa Sir, Re: Shouldn't law enforcers be law keepers Todya, 07/04/2009 I saw a police tow truck driven by a driver in Khaki uniform wearing 3 stripes on his shoulder but without a seat belt on NH 17 near Green Park Hotel at approx 12.45 p.m. This was followed by a traffic policeman in uniform but without a helmet. And the police expect the common man to keep the law? Your log books will tell you who the culprits are. Can we expect some exemplary action? -- тσηу Tony de Sa Ph: +91 832 2470 148 M: +91 9975162897 E: tonydesa at gmail dot com 'When someone shares something of value with you and you benefit from it, you have a moral obligation to share it with others.' -Chinese proverb
Re: [Goanet] Konkanni Kovita - Moron
Remembering Aquino Braganca (b. 6 April 1924), who fought for freedom of the former Portuguese colonies in Africa. An online tribute http://aquinobraganca.wordpress.com/ (includes many historical references, some photographs and documents) Moron ani Zotti !! Moron konnakuch chukonam, Zanv to gorib vo girest, bikari vo Raza, Zanv to vhodd , vo zanv to lhann, Punn fokot zoit vhelam mornacher Suami Jezu Kristan ! Mortoch ami soglim rokdinch Jezu mukhar veteleanv , Ani amchea korneamcho- ixopp ami Jezuk diteleanv , sonvsarri jivit char disamchem - hem ami mantanv, Punn kednaim ami hem-ui visortanv, Sodun veteleanv ami amchim Bhattam, Besam , Bongle ani Ghoram, Kiteak Moron ani Zotti konnakuch Chukonam !! Mog asum di Cyril P. D'Souza
Re: [Goanet] God and science
Remembering Aquino Braganca (b. 6 April 1924), who fought for freedom of the former Portuguese colonies in Africa. An online tribute http://aquinobraganca.wordpress.com/ (includes many historical references, some photographs and documents) --- On Thu, 4/2/09, Mario Goveia mgov...@sbcglobal.net wrote: Now, if Beauregard could find similar results from testing Santosh and Kevin and Sandeep and Samir, even Selma, he may have a valid point:-)) Based on current evidence, chances are pretty good that if the right areas of our brain are electrically stimulated we would also have mystical experiences. The reality we experience is a construct of our brain. That is why independent physical tests are needed to ascertain the presence of an objective reality apart from us. I just taught some very smart high school students (National Science Honor Society inductees) that as a guest speaker a few days ago. Cheers, Santosh
[Goanet] Talking Photo: Plural of 'Bangllo' is 'Banglle'
Remembering Aquino Braganca (b. 6 April 1924), who fought for freedom of the former Portuguese colonies in Africa. An online tribute http://aquinobraganca.wordpress.com/ (includes many historical references, some photographs and documents) The plural of ‘Bangllo’ is ‘Banglle’ Banglle (Pl.) http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk_fishcurryrice/3421098734/sizes/l/ Bangllo http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk_fishcurryrice/3383100111/ joego...@yahoo.co.uk for Goa NRI related info... http://in.groups.yahoo.com/group/GOAN-NRI/ For Goan Video Clips http://youtube.com/joeukgoa In Goa, Dial 1 0 8 For Hospital, Police, Fire etc
[Goanet] Curtorim
Remembering Aquino Braganca (b. 6 April 1924), who fought for freedom of the former Portuguese colonies in Africa. An online tribute http://aquinobraganca.wordpress.com/ (includes many historical references, some photographs and documents) Kiteak go baye bestench furrr zata? I only meant to say that Kunnbis still exist in Curtorim but under different code, I mean diffrent dress code. So also, Nuvem, Cansaulim cuelim, Quelosim etc Buluz, vistid also reminds me of Kamizol At school, it was a fashion. And if Kamizol is slightly visible then they used to tease each other saying 'Sunday is bigger than Monday' Others school facts - In our class, (high school) the sitting arrangment was one boy one girl per bench. - Average passing age was 20, I passed my matrik at 18 (Now av.15) - Many boys in STD V onwards seen comming clean shaven - Most high school students wearing all clothing essentials of an adult including undergarments. One sided (m), hanging garden (f) etc were some of the terms used for teasing. Other facts: When grown up girls/ women came in for Sunday Mass with saree or vistid but with 'katolo Mangam buluz' (Sleeveless blouse ?) the Pe. Vigar used to mention it in his Xermao and suggested to wear or cover the part with 'Kelli Panam' (banan leaf), I guess he had a point there. I wonder how it would feel if the same is worn now for Church or Azad Maidan Gospel Programe/prayers where one has to raise his or her both hands while saying ' Allelia Haleluia' The crowd at Azad Maidan, obviously, would be more than the church. Ok, coming back to Kunnbi or sudras, it reminds me of an old song which goes like this (Kunnbi song-duo) MUGE NODATU RAVON Konsu (Not sure about this line/words) TUGE MOGAN KADDYA DISU AMI SUDRAM BAXEN NACHOTAI TUYISU (we dance twist like sudras) ICHOI OKOL MUGELI KONSU (Konsu is shorten for Coinsao or Concessao) Quote: [Goanet] Curtorim Carvalho elisabeth_car at yahoo.com Mon Apr 6 05:06:39 PDT 2009 --- On Mon, 4/6/09, Fernandes, Marina Marina.Fernandes at pmintl.com wrote: -Kunnbis (now hiding behind sudra?s dress such as saree, kapoll, vistid, maxy etc) Not quite sure what this statement implies, were Bamons in Curtorim not wearing vistid and maxy? And why hiding behind sudra dress? Don't Kunbis have the right to dress up as they please. Was not vistid a Western dress which the Bamons were first to hide behind? Maybe we should also arrest Kunbis for wearing vistid and maxy alongwith our Russian tourists. Sheesh! What is this the dress police in Goa. Isn't it wonderful how all our caste and communal bigotry is coming out in full force these days? Is it the recession or is it just hot in Goa? Best, selma
[Goanet] Goa Sudharop: New Board member
Remembering Aquino Braganca (b. 6 April 1924), who fought for freedom of the former Portuguese colonies in Africa. An online tribute http://aquinobraganca.wordpress.com/ (includes many historical references, some photographs and documents) Dear all We are pleased and honored to welcome Mr. Dinker Bir as a Board member. Dinker resides with his family in the San Francisco Bay Area. After an illustrious working career Dinker is enjoying his retirement which includes the now famous Jollywood group (senior dancers). A number of activities keep him busy and we are grateful he has added Goa Sudharop to his list. Dinker was of one of the key leaders in the super successful Goan Convention held in San Jose, California, in July 2008. Many thanks to our Board member Shekhar Ambe for facilitating Dinker's addition to the Board. Goa Sudharop www.goasudharop.org
[Goanet] FW: Goanet Digest, Vol 4, Issue 352 Article - 5% TAX ON FOREIGN INCOME FOR NRI STARTING 2009 -10
Remembering Aquino Braganca (b. 6 April 1924), who fought for freedom of the former Portuguese colonies in Africa. An online tribute http://aquinobraganca.wordpress.com/ (includes many historical references, some photographs and documents) 5% TAX ON FOREIGN INCOME FOR NRI STARTING 2009 -10 Government of India today announced imposition of a flat 5% tax on all NRIs over their world-wide income. Income that is already taxed in India has been kept out of the purview to avoid double taxation. No double taxation benefits would be available for this 5% tax, meaning even if you are paying tax on your income in a country with which India has double taxation agreement, the benefit would not be allowed against this 5% tax. All those Indians who are holding Indian Passports and have been out of the country for more than 180 days during the year are under this requirement. Income proof would have to be submitted in form of employer certificates, foreign tax filings etc. Indian government is also coordinating with Australia, Europe, America, UAE and other countries on collecting Income data for its citizens as part of data sharing initiative on terror prevention measures. This has been hailed as bringing in compulsory participation in development of India from Non resident Indians. This means NRIs can no more just continue to retain their Indian citizenship without paying taxes in India. Though it may not be favorable in view of the NRIs who already bring substantial forex in form of remittances and Investments. This is bound to cause a lot of heart burn for the Indian community residing outside. This is expected to generate ~10 Billion INR tax collection for the government in the year 2009-10.. For more information on this rule, tax filings and forms visit http://www.incometaxindia.gov.in/
Re: [Goanet] Nuns treated like servants by priests
Remembering Aquino Braganca (b. 6 April 1924), who fought for freedom of the former Portuguese colonies in Africa. An online tribute http://aquinobraganca.wordpress.com/ (includes many historical references, some photographs and documents) Hi, Some people on Goanet will always be 'hypocrites' and hide under some non logical nonsense. It seems to be a 'trait' developing under a feeling of 'inferiority complex' with some persons. They know who I mean! See you Roland! I will be coming to Canada and soon, again this year, I have two weddings etc. Cheers! Nascy Caldeira --- On Sun, 5/4/09, Roland Francis roland.fran...@gmail.com wrote: Please do not move the goal post. What is under discussion here is not Saudi Arabia's freedom of religion but rather the Persian Gulf's setting up of restricted standards of non-Islamic faith practice and abiding by those standards. And I repeat, since you have sidestepped the issue: India is a secular and democratic country, the Persian Gulf states are not. I leave it to the readers to judge who wears the mantle of hypocrisy in the matter of persecution of minorities Roland. Enjoy a safer web experience. Upgrade to the new Internet Explorer 8 optimised for Yahoo!7. Get it now.
[Goanet] Many Happy Returns! - 90% tax rate UPDATE
Remembering Aquino Braganca (b. 6 April 1924), who fought for freedom of the former Portuguese colonies in Africa. An online tribute http://aquinobraganca.wordpress.com/ (includes many historical references, some photographs and documents) http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2009-March/175609.html Date: Thu, 19 Mar 2009 17:18:51 -0700 (PDT) From: Mervyn Lobo mervynalobo at yahoo.ca Correct me if I am wrong but it looks like there is only one country in the world today that has a 90% tax on the bonuses paid to workers. That country, hold your breath, is the good ol' United Socialist States of America. Abso-funny-lutely amazing! Mario observes: Imagine how misled this forum would be like with posts like the one above without any voice of reason, truth and peace to provide corrections, context and perspective? The good news is that such misguided posts provide a teaching opportunity as to how the American system of checks and balances works, especially the co-equal power sharing that the US Constitution provides between the Executive, Legislature and the Judiciary. Very few people outside the USA understand this process. The politically motivated proposal to levy a 90% income tax on the small number of bonuses above a certain amount paid only by the small number of companies that received more than a certain base amount of bailout funds is currently wending its way through the American Legislative process. The House of Representatives has hastily passed one version of the bill, apparently to placate public outrage. Now the Senate has to pass its version if it can get at least 60 Senators to agree. If they cannot get at least 60 Senators to vote in the affirmative, the bill dies and does not become law. If the Senate does pass a version of the bill, then representatives of the House and Senate meet to arrive at a compromise with the House version. Then the compromise version goes to President Obama and his teleprompter for his signature. UPDATE: Abso-funny-lutely not-so-amazing! http://www.carealestatejournal.com/newswire/index.cfm?sid=tkn=eid=900603evid=1
[Goanet] Ten Commandments for Voters...
Remembering Aquino Braganca (b. 6 April 1924), who fought for freedom of the former Portuguese colonies in Africa. An online tribute http://aquinobraganca.wordpress.com/ (includes many historical references, some photographs and documents) The following is just being circulated by the National Commission for Justice, Peace and Development at the Catholic Bishops' Conference of India. TEN COMMANDMENTS FOR THE INDIAN VOTERS I. You shall ensure that your name is on the Electoral Roll (ER) and that you have an updated Electors Photo Identity Card (EPIC). II. You shall help the poor, marginalized, underprivileged people to have their names on the ER by sending a filled-in Form No. 6 to the Chief Electoral Officer of your State immediately. III. You shall scrutinize Election Manifestos of various political parties to ascertain their stand in favour of vulnerable groups likes tribals, dalits, children, women and minorities before you decide to support a candidate. IV. You shall vote neither for parties/candidates that are communal, casteist, criminal, corrupt and fascist nor for those that have not kept their previous electoral promises. V. You shall not accept any bribe/reward to vote for any party/candidate. Taking bribe is as much an offence as giving bribe, under Section 171B of IPC. VI. You shall cast your vote early and also get others to do so on voting day. Remember that any other valid Government Photo ID can be a useful substitute for your EPIC provided your name is on the ER. VII. You shall insist on Tendered Vote under Rule 49-P of the Conduct of Elections Rules 1961 after convincing the Presiding Officer of the genuineness of your identity even If someone else has already voted in your name. VIII. You shall exercise your electoral right by declining to cast your vote (under the provision of Rule 49-O of the Conduct of Elections Rules 1961) if you are not satisfied with any of the candidates. After having signed on the Register of Voters and after having received the voters' slip from the Second Polling Officer, you must inform immediately the Presiding Officer at the polling station of your decision. IX. You shall report immediately, in writing, cases of bribery (for votes) booth-capturing, bogus voting (which is an offence of Personation under Section 171D of IPC), etc. to the Chief Electoral Officer of your State by fax / email (Find your CEO's e-mail ID at http://eci.nic.in/Directoriesphotogallery/e-mailaddress-ceos.asp) and also lodge a complaint at the nearest Police Station. X. You shall bring serious concerns like the disenfranchisement of a whole community/village to the notice of: The Chief Election Commissioner of India, Nirvachan Sadan, Ashoka Road, New Delhi-110001.Tel: (011) 23717391; Fax:23713412
Re: [Goanet] Nuns treated like servants by priests
Remembering Aquino Braganca (b. 6 April 1924), who fought for freedom of the former Portuguese colonies in Africa. An online tribute http://aquinobraganca.wordpress.com/ (includes many historical references, some photographs and documents) --- On Mon, 4/6/09, Nascy Caldeira nascy...@yahoo.com.au wrote: Some people on Goanet will always be 'hypocrites' and hide under some non logical nonsense. It seems to be a 'trait' developing under a feeling of 'inferiority complex' with some persons. They know who I mean! Those who do not know who Nasci thinks he is superior to, he is referring to lowly primitive conservative uncivilized Indian vegetarians who do not wear western clothes. They also worship snakes. Nasci, Roland...etc., etc. - a pretty good coalition we have out here. Cheers, Santosh
[Goanet] Goanet Reader: Psephology and the election connection (Mario Cabral e Sa)
Remembering Aquino Braganca (b. 6 April 1924), who fought for freedom of the former Portuguese colonies in Africa. An online tribute http://aquinobraganca.wordpress.com/ (includes many historical references, some photographs and documents) Psephology and the election connection Of geniuses and left leaders gone berserk with strange alignments By Mario Cabral e Sa mariocabra...@yahoo.co.in Welcome to Goa Shri. M. K. Sharma, whoever you are. Welcome to the land of Abbé Faria the discoverer of scientific hypnotism. Stay here for a while at any of the luxury hotels in Cavelossim as a guest of your protégé Churchill Alemao. He has the clout to get you a complimentary VVIP suite with all the goodies thrown in. And maybe you will get the hang of what hypnotism is about. It is a science, not just a cheap trick which you tried to play and failed the other day at Churchill-bab's 4000-strong meeting in Margao. Sharma-ji, the Congress ticket had been given long before you set yourself on the mission of fooling the South Goa voters assuring them, in your capacity as political adviser to Madam Sonia-ji, that Valanka-baby stood an excellent chance of getting the Hand symbol. Right now, Sharma-ji Churchill-bab, is in dire straits. If you remember Mickky Pacheco, the enfant terrible of Goan politics had filed a disqualification petition against Churchill Alemao and Reginaldo Lourenço on the ground that their mother party Save Goa Front had not been legally merged and no longer continued to exist. Mickky Pacheco's disqualification petition is before Speaker Pratapsing Rane who has proved, time and again, that he knows the rules even better than some Supreme Court judges. The Election Commission's decision on the dicey issue of SGF's existence is clear as daylight. Neither was the alleged merger of SGF in INC legally formalised nor is SGF's status clear. If the reader remembers, two SGF members Anton Gaoncar and Raul Pereira claimed that they were the leaders of what of SGF still remained. Pereira had claimed that Gauncar's membership stood terminated while Gauncar was sure that as the vice president of SGF at the time of Churchill's exit (Churchill was then the president) he was the legal heir to the top post. The EC's decision negates Pereira's claim but has demanded to know from Gauncar why the party should not forfeit its recognition as a state party. Churchill has claimed that daughter Valanka has an invitation from Mayawati for a ticket from her party. If she accepts it, why not? The more the merrier is the flavour of the ongoing election campaign. Some drop by the wayside, like Sanjay Dutt, some have rebelled against their mother-party, and there is Varun Gandhi whose future remains unsure. He has been slapped with charges under NSA, which, on the face of it, the young brat invited upon himself. He has said that he is proud of the Gandhi name he wears, clearly hinting that he is his father's son. That is an uncontestable truth except that father Sanjay committed unspeakable excesses to consolidate himself as the Congress supremo ready to take on mother Indira Gandhi's mantle. At the time, Maneka, his mother was just 18 and her immaturity showed in Surya, the scandal magazine she edited and eventually sold to the BJP. Babu Jagjivam Ram, who had run foul of her 'saas' was one of her targets. Sting operations were then not the fashion, but Jagjivam's son was a moron who loved to get himself photographed while frolicking with his girlfriend. Maneka got hold of a set of photos and splashed them in her Surya. It was, Maneka later claimed, a scoop. But, the truth be said, the magazine sold very well. She was a faithful acolyte of her boisterous and tyrannical husband. She has matured since. Didn't you see her on your telly, palloo covering her head, modesty personified, warning the Samajvadi and INC parties that they would be solely responsible if anything happens to the boy, who, she indignantly says, is being lynched by the media for the contents of a doctored CD of his vitriolic attack on the Muslims. But let us get back to Elections09, the great reality show now on TV channels, all of them, national and state, English and vernacular: pre-poll projections and prospects. Not that I go by the pre-poll predictions by TV channels, print media, and experts. They have nothing to lose, certainly not their reputation because, election after election, they end up explaining away their wrong predictions with what they call marginal last minute swings. India's first highly rated psephologist was our gaunvbao Eric P. W. da Costa who was a brilliant alumni of the London School of Economy and whose advice on economic matters was at times availed of by
[Goanet] Goanet Reader: Psephology and the election
Remembering Aquino Braganca (b. 6 April 1924), who fought for freedom of the former Portuguese colonies in Africa. An online tribute http://aquinobraganca.wordpress.com/ (includes many historical references, some photographs and documents) Awesome piece by Mario Cabral e Sa. Greek and all. All ironclad analogies, and in place. No prisoners. Superb language. venantius Subject: [Goanet] Goanet Reader: Psephology and the election connection (Mario Cabral e Sa) Psephology and the election connection Of geniuses and left leaders gone berserk with strange alignments mariocabra...@yahoo.co.in
Re: [Goanet] Goanet Reader: Thinking About Babush: Mapping the terrains of the operation (Jason Keith Fernandes)
Remembering Aquino Braganca (b. 6 April 1924), who fought for freedom of the former Portuguese colonies in Africa. An online tribute http://aquinobraganca.wordpress.com/ (includes many historical references, some photographs and documents) Interesting article again, thanks!
[Goanet] Talking Photo: REUDDIO
Remembering Aquino Braganca (b. 6 April 1924), who fought for freedom of the former Portuguese colonies in Africa. An online tribute http://aquinobraganca.wordpress.com/ (includes many historical references, some photographs and documents) Reuddio http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk18/3421429017/sizes/l/ some may call it 'till' Reuddio=reuddeo=reuddyo joego...@yahoo.co.uk for Goa NRI related info... http://in.groups.yahoo.com/group/GOAN-NRI/ For Goan Video Clips http://youtube.com/joeukgoa In Goa, Dial 1 0 8 For Hospital, Police, Fire etc
Re: [Goanet] Nuns treated like servants by priests
Remembering Aquino Braganca (b. 6 April 1924), who fought for freedom of the former Portuguese colonies in Africa. An online tribute http://aquinobraganca.wordpress.com/ (includes many historical references, some photographs and documents) Date: Mon, 6 Apr 2009 05:46:04 -0700 From: nascy...@yahoo.com.au To: goanet@lists.goanet.org Subject: Re: [Goanet] Nuns treated like servants by priests Hi, Some people on Goanet will always be 'hypocrites' and hide under some non logical nonsense. It seems to be a 'trait' developing under a feeling of 'inferiority complex' with some persons. They know who I mean! See you Roland! I will be coming to Canada and soon, again this year, I have two weddings etc. Cheers! Nascy Caldeira Nascy, Pls don't minf my sticklerishness, but doese'nt non logical nonsense violate the principle of two negatives achieving something or the other? Hopefully, I am confused beyond my ken; it is past m'night.. Alfred, copiously nonsensical...more often than not... _ Invite your mail contacts to join your friends list with Windows Live Spaces. It's easy! http://spaces.live.com/spacesapi.aspx?wx_action=createwx_url=/friends.aspxmkt=en-us
[Goanet] I shall never vote for Francisco Sardinha
Remembering Aquino Braganca (b. 6 April 1924), who fought for freedom of the former Portuguese colonies in Africa. An online tribute http://aquinobraganca.wordpress.com/ (includes many historical references, some photographs and documents) I too will never vote Sardinha but sadly I have no Election Card which means I have no voting rights in Goa (and I am sure 95% of those reading this don’t have theirs either). Lucky are those in Goa with cards including this one http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukextras/3380097389/ Quote: [Goanet] I shall never vote for Francisco Sardinha http://www.sindhtoday.net/south-asia/83848.htm There is nothing more pitiful that watching two animals being pitted against each other, who are then goaded on to gore each other to death. While the rest of the world is marching forwarding, we Goans are bent on marching backwards. Rest assured Mr Sardinha, I shall never vote for you. This is a disgrace to use hapless bulls as a political platform for yourself. And mind you, incase the world is not aware of it, this is not the sport of a matador pitted against the bull, where the bull has a fighting chance. No Goan, in his kasti, would have the courage to stand infront of a charging bull. No, this sport of Shasti cowards who take pleasure not in the game itself but in the betting process that it entails. Shame on us Goans and since this a Shasti Catholic Goan fetish, shame, and shame on us Shastikars. A pox on our houses. joego...@yahoo.co.uk for Goa NRI related info... http://in.groups.yahoo.com/group/GOAN-NRI/ For Goan Video Clips http://youtube.com/joeukgoa In Goa, Dial 1 0 8 For Hospital, Police, Fire etc
[Goanet] KKL: At barber shop
Remembering Aquino Braganca (b. 6 April 1924), who fought for freedom of the former Portuguese colonies in Africa. An online tribute http://aquinobraganca.wordpress.com/ (includes many historical references, some photographs and documents) KKL: At barber shop KKL = Kaisey kaisey Log (or Kes Keso Lok) This is about a strange but noteworthy behaviour or act of a person that you may have come across in your real life. If you have any such incidences then you may come back here under KKL or write it to me and I will post it anonymously. KKL: At the Barber Shop Other day I went for my tri-weekly visit to the barber shop. My visit usually last minimum of 1.15 hour up to Max. 2hrs. No. I don’t go there for gossiping or for free Air Condition. I go there for my usual Hx4 services i.e. Hair Cut, Hair dye, Hair wash Head massage. So, now you know why it takes at least one hour. Why I said up to 2 hrs? that’s to include waiting time for my turn (if any). While a barber guy working on my head, another customer (a middle aged man) just come and took the chair next to mine saying ‘hair cut’. The young barber starting working on head by praying water (this they normally do to moisten the hair). The barber guy then ask the man ‘Kaisey kattna hai’ (how he wants his hair cut) The man with serious face almost started shouting on him saying ‘who told you to spray my hair and bla bla bla’. Almost frightened barber boy quickly took out the hair dryer from the drawer, plugged it in and started drying his hair. The boy they asked him how he wants his hair cut? The angry looking man said ‘take off almost half of it (shorten by half). Through out 20 minutes time the man with no smile on his face as if he is very hard hearted person. I tried to avoid looking at his face by how could I? His face/reflection appearing in the same mirror in front of us. After the end of the hair cut, the boy show his back side (up to the neck) in a separate mirror. No, he is still not happy and did not utter a word. The man then got up and asked ‘how much?’ The boy said Rs.25 The man gave Rs.50 and the boy returned Rs.25 The man gave him Rs.10 as tips. I said to myself ‘What? Did he really do that?’ Yes, the boy got 10 (tipping is very rarely done at barber shops in Goa) I was not only surprised to see the man tipping Rs.10 but his act also made me feel belittled as I always give 10 for Hx4 services. So what we learnt from the man’s act NEVER JUDGE THE BOOK BY ITS COVER Now, some of you may wish to know how much my tri-weekly Hx4 services cost and what it includes? - Hair Cut - Hair dye, wait for 30 minutes (Reading bollywood magazines or Newspapers) - Hair wash with hot/cold water with shampoo. Wipe - Head massage with Coconut oil or other oils of your choice (usually 3 types), it also includes little bit of massage on your forearms, neck, your back, forehead, eye lashes, Rose water drops in your eyes and final grooming All these cost just Rs.150* and that’s includes Rs.10 as tips. *140 assuming you use Indian dye such as Godrej etc, imported dye brand can cost upto to 100 more. I used Godrej not because it is cheaper but I am hyper-sensitive to others Other facts: - I first did my complete dye when I am just 24 - I first remember seeing my own grey hair when I was just 17 - I used to use my Dad’s left over solution to darken my frontal hair when I was 22 - Strange but true, I never dye my mustache because it has not turned grey yet. - I now see may college students in their 20’s with partial grey hair - There was a young bank officer (around 32) in Canara bank with complete grey hair (never dyed) - At my work place in UK, there was a man in his 50’s with not a single grey hair and he had two grown up girls aged around 18 Next.. KKL: Church Minister joego...@yahoo.co.uk for Goa NRI related info... http://in.groups.yahoo.com/group/GOAN-NRI/ For Goan Video Clips http://youtube.com/joeukgoa In Goa, Dial 1 0 8 For Hospital, Police, Fire etc
[Goanet] Goa news for April 8, 2009
Remembering Aquino Braganca (b. 6 April 1924), who fought for freedom of the former Portuguese colonies in Africa. An online tribute http://aquinobraganca.wordpress.com/ (includes many historical references, some photographs and documents) Goa News from Google News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** Sri Ram Sene banned in South Goa - Times of India http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=Tct=us/3-0fd=Rurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Cities/Sri-Ram-Sene-banned-in-South-Goa/articleshow/4358773.cmscid=1325400312ei=-uHbSeifEoHMgAPK1_yoDQusg=AFQjCNHuqv2J5yeX7Q_5AD4JDNlyk9mUmQ *** Goa ministers splurge taxpayers\' money - Times of India http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=Tct=us/5-0fd=Rurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Cities/Goa-ministers-spend-taxpayers-money/articleshow/4361486.cmscid=1326585454ei=-uHbSeifEoHMgAPK1_yoDQusg=AFQjCNFixNYu0PS5VaBT_uhDpQJRf8ik-w *** Facility in Goa to maintain MiG 29 K - Hindu dmiral JJ Bedi, ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=Tct=us/2-0fd=Rurl=http://www.hindu.com/2009/04/07/stories/2009040758162000.htmcid=1327764756ei=-uHbSeifEoHMgAPK1_yoDQusg=AFQjCNGibh7ssiYpkqgyGSria7Z5aalPnQ *** Sardinha promises a bullfighting arena - Times of India http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=Tct=us/4-0fd=Rurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Cities/Sardinha-promises-a-bullfighting-arena/articleshow/4368476.cmscid=1327755039ei=-uHbSeifEoHMgAPK1_yoDQusg=AFQjCNEc1kHE0Zpbd42tmHprnoGicjkUVA *** Ad pros lap up the fun under the Goa sun - Times of India http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=Tct=us/9-0fd=Rurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Goa/Ad-pros-lap-up-the-fun-under-the-Goa-sun-/articleshow/4363299.cmscid=1327313812ei=-uHbSeifEoHMgAPK1_yoDQusg=AFQjCNER68I8VPBJFVeEdZ31IQ5Mo9Tykg *** Drug dealer hunt in Goa after death - The Press Association ast London, was found dead in his Goa hotel room on Sunday. His live-in partner Anne Francoise, a French national, informed police they had gone to sleep in their rented room after taking heroin. http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=Tct=us/1-0fd=Rurl=http://www.google.com/hostednews/ukpress/article/ALeqM5hEuSE3VXBlfvlX3TvruItQqGo40wcid=1328583565ei=-uHbSeifEoHMgAPK1_yoDQusg=AFQjCNGGHi9fiR-OOfGZTBtQ__ikGnVnQQ *** Sesa Goa Q4 cons PAT seen at Rs 389.8cr: Angel Broking - Moneycontrol.com neycontrol.com, IndiaAccording to the research firm, Sesa Goa's March quarter consolidated sales are expected to go down by 16.1% to Rs 1430 crore on YoY basis. The company's consolidated net profitis expected to go down by 52% to Rs 389.8 crore on YoY basis. http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=Tct=us/7-0fd=Rurl=http://www.moneycontrol.com/india/news/brokerage-results-estimates/sesa-goa-q4-cons-pat-seen-at-rs-3898cr-angel-broking/392089cid=1328373492ei=-uHbSeifEoHMgAPK1_yoDQusg=AFQjCNFSTTJLO5DgQHDhq2XEDo6U2YCtjQ *** Nokia Airtel Promo With Abhay-Raima Wins Bronze At Goa Ad.Fest - Planet Bollywood.com irtel ad featuring Abhay Deol and Raima Sen has broken the clutter and won the Bronze at the Goa ad fest. Airtel is always known for making ads which leave an impression on peoples mind. Their last ad featuring Madhavan and Vidya Balan was ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=Tct=us/0-0fd=Rurl=http://www.planetbollywood.com/displayArticle.php?id=n040709014311cid=1328461526ei=-uHbSeifEoHMgAPK1_yoDQusg=AFQjCNEfqbJPnRwbyhhzoRVRoGVMSGw66w *** 84% Goa primary schools without headmasters - Times of India mes of India, IndiaPANAJI: Of the 1121 primary and middle government and aided schools in Goa, 949 or 84.65% operate without a headmaster or a head teacher. This was revealed by datacollected by the National University for Educational Planning and Administration (NUEPA) ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=Tct=us/8-0fd=Rurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Cities/84-Goa-schools-without-heads/articleshow/4363801.cmscid=0ei=-uHbSeifEoHMgAPK1_yoDQusg=AFQjCNHsILaLutOBoqpz0VQXddbPEigpcg *** Goa candidate omits unpaid loans in affidavit - Thaindian.com aindian.com, ThailandPanaji, April 7 (IANS) Jitendra Deshprabhu, the Congress party candidate fromNorth Goa, has not stated in his affidavit that he owes Rs.15 million to two banks. He says the loan was taken by his company, not by him. Deshprabhu was booked by the Crime ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=Tct=us/6-0fd=Rurl=http://www.thaindian.com/newsportal/politics/goa-candidate-omits-unpaid-loans-in-affidavit_100176554.htmlcid=1328423459ei=-uHbSeifEoHMgAPK1_yoDQusg=AFQjCNFZWJvF0noqQ0nXtx0uRzdnLaJFYQ Compiled by Goanet News Service http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php
[Goanet] Beware of words ...
Remembering Aquino Braganca (b. 6 April 1924), who fought for freedom of the former Portuguese colonies in Africa. An online tribute http://aquinobraganca.wordpress.com/ (includes many historical references, some photographs and documents) A couple of days ago I read a repot in the media about how the Calungute Village is going to have a seven metre road built from Baga to Sinquerin as the traditional road running through the coastal villages is narrow.The question the people of Calungute should be asking, Is Calungute a village ...? Calungute is a good example of no planning or bad planning. Take your pick. The residents should have limited the growth of the number of buildings, guest houses and so on, so there would be no problem of sustainability. Today the so-called Calungute Village is really a town, a model for the way no village in Goa should go! The residents, no doubt, of Calungute will continue to refer to where they live as their village for years and years to come ... Cheers!
[Goanet] ALEXYZ Daily Cartoon (08Apr09)
Remembering Aquino Braganca (b. 6 April 1924), who fought for freedom of the former Portuguese colonies in Africa. An online tribute http://aquinobraganca.wordpress.com/ (includes many historical references, some photographs and documents) Sardinha, How do we know that the Congress will not BULLSHIT...with an 'Act' to Pass the SEZs...like it did with 'Cidade' To enjoy the visual cartoon please visit: www.alexyztoons.com Site sponsored by www.goasudharop.org
[Goanet] Cycling carries a message, with a new network in Goa (Arti Das)
Remembering Aquino Braganca (b. 6 April 1924), who fought for freedom of the former Portuguese colonies in Africa. An online tribute http://aquinobraganca.wordpress.com/ (includes many historical references, some photographs and documents) Cycling carries a message, with a new network in Goa In this fast paced world; sometimes it becomes very important to just slow down and look around. And possibly the best way to achieve this, is by cycling, says Arti Das [arat...@rediffmail.com] of the GOMANTAK TIMES who just explored a whole new world. I must confess here, that my first love is cycling. I learnt to do this in my childhood days and always felt, that it gave me a sense of freedom. But, with the passage of time, this love took a backseat, only to be re-born when I heard about the Goa Cycle Club. Just one month-old, this club initiated by enthusiastic Joseph Rodrigues, is trying hard to make people aware, that cycling is synonymous with fitness. I am more of an amateur cyclist but I feel it is the best way to remain fit, says Joseph, who is also a professional Karate instructor. His main aim through this club, is to make people aware, that cycling can be feasible in today's times also. Through this club our three main aims are-to give knowledge of fitness through cycling, reduce the harmful emission, by using this eco-friendly mode of transport and also prevent the ongoing congestion on the road, explains Joseph. Taking his piece of advice and ready to be reunited with my love, I joined the first cycle trek that was conducted last Sunday on April 5. Cycling all the way The cycle trek began with nine cycling enthusiasts (including myself), from the Miramar circle. We were a mix, consisting of two students, young professionals, Anil Pereira, the owner of Champs showroom in Panjim and the Director of Institute Camoes, Dr Delfim Correia da Silva. It was a wonderful ride that initiated from Miramar and went up to the NIO circle in Dona Paula, bypassing the newly done up roads in Taliegao, steep slope and the University road. This cycling-cum-chatting experience was a great way to get closer to the surroundings, giving a sense of bonding with nature. Like Dr Delfim states, Cycling has a lot of advantages-it keeps the body fit, opens one's mind, its good for the environment and the best thing is that you discover so many things, which you otherwise would ignore. To support this statement, he gave away an example. When I was riding on this University road, I saw on a signboard, instructions that were written in English, Konkani, Hindi and even Portuguese, signifying a more than 40-year-old signboard. Whereas Dr Luis Dias from Panjim, who is quite committed about environment issues, believes that this concept of cycling should grow, and proper awareness should be created. Joesph believes, that this event in the future will kick-start wakefulness about cycling as a fitness regime, and also give way to thinking green. We want to conduct at least one such event every month and also associate it with some other adventure activities like trekking, concludes Joseph. Interested people can join the 'Goa Cycle Club' on the social networking website-Facebook. It is free to join, provided you know to cycle. For cycle treks, arrangements of hiring a cycle can be made. For more details contact Joseph Rodrigues on jeorodrig...@rediffmail.com. Courtesy: Gomantak Times Contact the writer: arat...@rediffmail.com
[Goanet] Easter fun at the YGC - Bahrain
Remembering Aquino Braganca (b. 6 April 1924), who fought for freedom of the former Portuguese colonies in Africa. An online tribute http://aquinobraganca.wordpress.com/ (includes many historical references, some photographs and documents) GULF-GOANS e-NEWSLETTER (since 1994) Easter fun at the YGC Gulf-Daily-News (Bahrain) Wednesday, April 08, 2009 THE Young Goans Club (YGC) named a new managing committee following its annual general meeting held at the YGC in Manama. The committee will be led by president Francis Correia, while other members include internal auditor Oswald D'Souza, Gerard Fernandes, Roland Varella, Agnelo Victor, Noel Fernandes, Francis Vaz, Felix Rodgrigues, Savio Rebeiro, Steven Fernandes Cajetan Pereira and Steven Dias. Members will be nominated to different committees in coming weeks, said club officials. The new committee will be formally introduced to members during an Easter Dance celebration that will take place at 7.30pm on Sunday at the YGC. The celebration will mark the Easter festival and will feature a performance of live music by Bahrain-based cover band V The Band. Members' children will enjoy Easter eggs while an assortment of snacks and refreshments will be served to members. Entry is free for members only. We encourage our dear members to come in time as the celebrations will be only up to 11pm, said officials. The YGC has also lined up a Mendi Kott cards tournament at 8pm on April 23 at the club as part of indoor games which have been organised by the new committee. Tournament winners will take home attractive prizes and more details will be released closer to the date. http://www.gulf-daily-news.com/NewsDetails.aspx?storyid=247631 SAY A LITTLE PRAYER FOR A WELL-WISHER FRIEND OF GOA-WORLD TEAM Goa World Goa Mog Goa SuRaj Super Goa (em Português) TGF Writers' Sketchpad www.colaco.net www.goa-world. .com/goa/ music/ - The Online Music Station for KONKANI Mahableshwar http://www.mahables hwar.com St. Mary's School - Mt Abu, Rajasthan India http://www.abusms. com http://www.goa-dc.com/flvvid/ikonkani.html http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aTduCJkQNiQ EXPRESSIONS - THE FLOWER SHOP http://www.goa-world.com/expressions/ http://www.w3.org/2006/10/SSML/papers/paper.pdf GOA MAG ONLINE http://www.goamag.net http://mumbaihangout.org/radio/ http://www.renewalsetc.com/renewals.htm
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Remembering Aquino Braganca (b. 6 April 1924), who fought for freedom of the former Portuguese colonies in Africa. An online tribute http://aquinobraganca.wordpress.com/ (includes many historical references, some photographs and documents) A leading Information Technology firm in African continent is looking for young energetic portuguese speaking guys to be based in Mozambique/Angola etc . The suitable candidate should have experience in latest Software solutions, marketing, hardware and allied subjects. Experience is a plus point , apart from honesty, hardwork, and be aggressive.Portuguese speaking is important The company is also looking for a senior Human Resource Manager for their offices in East Africa . Please send your CV's urgently to me. Regards Bonefacio
[Goanet] songs with mog
Remembering Aquino Braganca (b. 6 April 1924), who fought for freedom of the former Portuguese colonies in Africa. An online tribute http://aquinobraganca.wordpress.com/ (includes many historical references, some photographs and documents) Hi guys here are some more songs and news bits about goa that i found on line i hope you will like them. I hope you have a nice day mog from jjandson http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=67SeGRDtg_I amchii burgi amcho fuddar http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zy1mgxSz8GI chitnam nui sopna song 1 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BZ9yIgCxldA ghut song 2 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=78GotSsWC_Q konkani Film- Don Rupam ( Back Agn) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tVlBMHSqU-0 swas - EK DIS (Konkani Film) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tq-G4k1GCW4 Konkani Film - SIR (Back Agn) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sq9o6xW03qk mai song by lorna http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gCB9Tj3kl7k DEVACHI ROCHNA http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NYRSYCfnbU0 nimmanen http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0A0l6S2WjSw Tu ani Havn http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iql4b8UtJcc konkani song poiloch kiss http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2m9igZeBvmE Istor Mog Kornarachim-Goan konkani song 2009 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QRo_sKyEfdA Konkani love song by Jose Rod http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yPEnCO6q5GE The Goan Jungle Book http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Dq1jdjLnXU Illegal Mining In Goa
[Goanet] Curtorim
Remembering Aquino Braganca (b. 6 April 1924), who fought for freedom of the former Portuguese colonies in Africa. An online tribute http://aquinobraganca.wordpress.com/ (includes many historical references, some photographs and documents) JoeGoaUk, my though below in no way casts any aspersions on you. + Any ideas as to why certain things titillated /titillate our people. I am not concerned about non-Goans here. Did these (a)musings emanate from the upper classes, who in a sense were alluding that others had not correctly, or elegantly absorbed ways they had imbibed well. Later were they absorbed by all others. What is it in such matters that titillate our people? Are we simply easily amused? Has this been going on as far as one can remember—I mean those who have lived longer, and in Goan, among Goans as opposed to those like me who did not grow up in Goa, nor lived among Goans. +++ samaani vah: aakuti: samaana hrudayanii vah: samaanam asatuu voh man: yatha vah: shusha asatii Basically: Let thy conclusions be one, lets you hearts be one (essentially unite–come together). Let one feel as one (society)--feeling the same intensity in the good or suffering (together--in good times or in bad). Bal Gangadhar Tilak presumably concluded his book Geeta Rahasya with this shloka from the Rigveda. (I hope to buy a copy later this month in Pune). http://www.scribd.com/doc/7861772/SUBHASHITASSanskrit-Wisdom-Sayings venantius j pinto From: JoeGoaUk joego...@yahoo.co.uk Subject: [Goanet] Curtorim At school, it was a fashion. And if Kamizol is slightly visible then they used to tease each other saying 'Sunday is bigger than Monday'
[Goanet] Celebrating culture, the Italian way, on the Mandovi
Remembering Aquino Braganca (b. 6 April 1924), who fought for freedom of the former Portuguese colonies in Africa. An online tribute http://aquinobraganca.wordpress.com/ (includes many historical references, some photographs and documents) Celebrating culture, the Italian way, on the Mandovi Lisa Monteiro joins the Circolo Italiano as they celebrate their second anniversary on board a cruise liner. The atmosphere was charged. It was either music or chit chattering that one could hear. Old friends reunited. Affectionate embraces and greetings were exchanged. Conversations began with, 'Ciao, come stai?' (Hi, how are you?) and ventured to English, Konkani and even Portuguese. The festa begins Time of the day: dusk. The venue: Mandovi River on board Noah's Ark. The occasion: the second anniversary of the Circolo Italiano. The people: of the vivacious sort. Onboard the ark, the second edition of the annual magazine, 'Rivista Annuale' was being released by Angela Trezza, the Director of the Italian Institute of Culture, New Delhi. Emanuela Carponi, the director of the Circolo and an Italian professor at the Goa University just finished presenting her welcome speech with many of her students in the audience. The Circolo was born as a natural desire of the students who once completed the Italian course and wished to remain in touch with the Italian language and culture. Without having to study grammar or appear for examinations, the group still has the pleasure of meeting one another and exchanging ideas, grins Emanuela While everything appeared rather relaxed and informal that eventful Tuesday evening. Circolo Italiano functions as a registered body throughout the year with committed members, meeting up every other Friday to brush up on their Italian. And assorted ways they find to do this. We watch Italian movies and have Italian cookery classes when we need a break from the routine, says Tanya Mascarenhas, secretary. While physically on board Noah's Ark, the members of the Circolo were taking everyone on a cultural journey to many a province in Italy from the historically rich Rome to Florence boasting of art, and Venice synonymous with gondolas. Cross country ties The Italian songs made Soprano Singer, Leopoldina Figueiredo from Margao, nostalgic. This atmosphere of Italian togetherness brings back memories of my years spent in Rome. I enjoyed the peace and calmness too, she says, referring to the Mandovi River. Leopoldina wasn't the only one who travelled a great distance for the anniversary. A lover of the Italian language, Dr Prahalad made a trip from Bangalore, especially for the occasion. So many people learn Italian and then forget it easily. Ave Cleto Afonso, President of the Circolo, and a former scribe, believes that his involvement in the group enriches him and his culture, as a Goan. This is not a group for foreigners, nor are we trying to escape from our roots. It is more like a cultural bridge. And members have their own reasons for interacting with the group. The seventy plus couple, Ema and Bernardino de Sousa from Panjim, with their never-say-die attitude, take pleasure in learning something new and meeting new people. As age grows on us, many of our contemporaries are not circulating, remaining indoors. We love to socialise and decided to do something to improve ourselves, says an affable Ema. Taking it up as a challenge, the couple signed up for the Italian course at the University in 2006 and completed the basic as well as the advanced course, passing all the exams. To be able to learn the language directly from an Italian, is fantastic, there's nothing like it, expresses Ema who also speaks Portuguese and French fluently. What did it feel like answering exams all over again? My wife was very nervous. I on the other hand was relaxed. The best way to learn the language is to write letters to your boyfriend in Italian, humours Bernadino. Dr Mohan Sangodkar, Registrar of Goa University couldn't have been more right when he said, Each country has t's own culture and richness and here, exchanging all these things, especially with the younger generations is very important. The earth is being threatened by terrorism and it is moments like these that are to be treasured. COURTESY: Gomantak Times, April 7, 2009 _/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/ _/ _/ Send in your feedback to the _/ writer: liz_mon...@yahoo.com _/ _/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/
