[Goanet] G'bye Goa - Goan Emigration-4: HERALD(Goa), Aug 9, 2009
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Goanetter Francis Rodrigues (Vasco/Toronto) unveils his book,
The Greatest Konkani Song Hits. Launch dates: Goa (Kala
Academy) on 9 Aug. 4 pm. U.K. (Staines) on 15 Aug. Canada on
20 Aug and US on 30 Aug. Details http://www.konkanisongbook.com/
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G'BYE GOA: GOAN EMIGRATION-4
By Valmiki Faleiro
Most Goan émigrés in Portuguese and British Africa never returned. They either
stayed on, or moved to Portugal, UK and the rest of the developed world. With
families raised and settled in that milieu, why would émigré-parents return to
Goa?
They're part of Goa's permanent emigrants.
Then there's another major chunk of Goan expats: Gulf Goans. Like seamen, they
emigrated for work, but are rooted to Goa. Not by choice perhaps, because Arabs
do
not grant citizenship to foreigners. Some Gulf Goans, sure, resettled in the
west.
The story of Gulf Goans, again, traces back to the British and their 1799-1813
occupation of Goa, which ushered the modern wave of emigration by Goans.
The Persian/Arabian Gulf began to open up when the British placed a garrison in
Aden in the early 1800s. After Napoleon conquered Egypt, Aden became strategic
to
protect British interests in India. When steamships were invented and a
coalbunker
station was needed on the Britain-India sea-route in the Red Sea area, the
British
promptly captured Aden in 1839 and made it the "Coal-hole of the East."
(They punctured many other holes in the region, and I'm not only on oil wells.
Remember the 1922 Palestine Mandate and creation of Saudi Arabia and Kuwait.)
Oil interests of the West blossomed into new job opportunities for Goa. The
"Gulf
Fever" infected Goa in the 1960s. It never really subsided. By the 1970s,
Kuwait and
UAE alone absorbed 50,000 Goans. In 1987, Gulf Goans counted 1,50,000 plus.
When the Gulf Fever was in full bloom late last century, most Goan villages in
the
Old Conquest talukas, particularly Salcete, would have their working population
depleted by anywhere between 15 to 50 percent. The Gulf is the single biggest
destination of Goan emigrants (56%, leading far ahead of Europe with 13%, South-
SE Asia 11%, North America 10% and seamen 7%.)
No official statistics on modern Goan out-migration/emigration was ever
compiled.
Perhaps for the obvious reason: migration out of the land was a shameful
reflection
of the competence of Goa's successive governments since 1963 to create adequate
and rewarding local job opportunities.
Credit for conducting the first ever post-1961 survey on Goan emigration goes
to the
NRI Commissioner, Eduardo Faleiro, once my college lecturer in law, a
distinguished
parliamentarian and a man of foresight. At his instance,
Thiruvananthapuram-based
Centre for Development Studies (CDS) undertook the job. (CDS is a Government of
India body, established by the Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs.)
CDS conducted a representative survey of 6,000 households across Goa, selected
under the Stratified Multistage Random Sampling method. The report threw up some
interesting, if not unexpected, results.
Let's look at a few highlights today. And a bit more in detail next Sunday.
Here are
some of the findings of the study.
Salcete accounts for one-half of Goan emigration. Together with Bardez and
Tiswadi,
the Old Conquest talukas add up to 81% of Goan emigration. Three-fourth (75%)
of it
is Catholic. In contrast, Goan Hindus (66% of the population) account for only
20%
emigration. ("Emigration rate is 42 per 100 households among Catholics, but
only 5%
among Hindus.") However, when we count out-migrants (émigrés out of Goa but
within India), Goan Hindus account for 71% as against a mere 24% Catholics.
Seventeen percent households have two family members abroad, 20% have more
than two members. This figure goes up to as many as five family members abroad
from a single household!
Goans are spread over 43 countries of the world, as per the study's statistical
sample
(though the report adds, "they are found the world over and it would be
difficult to
name a country without a Goan community . the general understanding among
scholars in Goa.")
The survey, however, covered only Goan émigrés in the Gulf region, Europe, South
and South East Asia, North America and aboard ships, not the ones settled in
regions like South America, Australia and New Zealand. Remember these figures
pertain only to émigrés who still have family back home. Since ancient times
and yet
to this day, entire Goan families moved away, leaving no one behind to report
their
emigration. (ENDS)
The above article appeared in the Herald, Goa, edition of August 9, 2009
[Goanet] The Indian Death Wish
- Goanetter Francis Rodrigues (Vasco/Toronto) unveils his book, The Greatest Konkani Song Hits. Launch dates: Goa (Kala Academy) on 9 Aug. 4 pm. U.K. (Staines) on 15 Aug. Canada on 20 Aug and US on 30 Aug. Details http://www.konkanisongbook.com/ - The Indian Death Wish Meet your Maker in style, in Goa By Cecil Pinto In Kiran Nagerkar's deceptively hilarious book "Ravan and Eddie" there is a scene where Ravan while watching a Catholic funeral says, "Even though we are born Hindu we should all strive to be buried as Catholics" - or something to that effect. What he is referring to is not any redeeming quality in the Catholic religion but the sheer elegance and grandeur of the ceremonies surrounding death and burial. The grand Goan Catholic funeral is probably something many others like Ravan also aspire to. I mean look at how over the centuries the Goan Catholic death related ceremonies have evolved into a grand spectacle that possibly even rivals the Goan Catholic wedding in terms of a cultural icon. Starting with the wording and border thickness of the Death Announcement in the newspapers, to the last handshake and hug outside the cemetery there is a sense of dignity and planning that people of other religions must be envying. I phoned my friend, entrepreneur Michael D'Costa, who's keen mind is always exploring every possible Goan business opportunity. Sure enough, he had already tapped into the possibility and was setting up a site named www.Bury-Me-In-Goa.com. "So Michael is this like the sunset-wedding-on-a-Goan beach business that is attracting so many foreigners?" "No. Most of the foreigners visiting Goa come from a relatively Western Christian background and so are quite used to such funerals. In fact there is another business opportunity there but I'm not going down that road." "Meaning?" "See Cecil we always aspire to be the other. You get light skinned foreigners coming here to get a dark tan and we Indians try to become white by using Fair and Lovely cream. Similarly they come here to get married according to the Hindu rites and Indian tradition. We want to be more western than them and that's why you have Hindus from all over India coming to Goa to have a Western Style wedding ceremony. Of course they are all sham ceremonies with non-denominational ministers and no legal or religious sanction, but that doesn't stop them. They want to be Western and say "I do" rather than just do the Saath Pheri. We always aspire to be the other." "What's this got to do with the business you're avoiding?" "Lots of foreigners want to get cremated in India in the traditional way, with wood and fire and stuff. They want their ashes to be dramatically immersed in the Ganga - and all that. There's big money for someone who can do that business." "So why don't you?" "Arre yaar Cecil. I do what I am familiar with, Christian stuff. Besides the logistics of storing and then flying down a body from Europe to India is quite mind boggling." "What exactly are you offering then?" "I'm offering Indians living in India, of any religion, to have a Goan Catholic Death Wish" "Death wish? You mean burial?" "No I mean Death Wish. Anything connected with their death will be done in typical Goan Catholic style. For starters an advertisement will be inserted in the local papers, with the names of all close relatives. Then we will have the body in a coffin. I have constructed a typical Goan Catholic 'home' for the purpose. There will be candle stands and a large wall hanging with a nice holy picture and a quote from the Bible. Professional mourners will sing paeans to the deceased. Wreaths and flower arrangements galore and a Rosary or similar prayer every hour or so, recited by suitably devout hired locals." "Sounds possible so far." "Then the coffin will be carried to the church by pall bearers or by a hearse depending on the Death Wish package they have chosen." "You said church? Will the Catholic church allow a non-Catholic body in?" "Tell me Cecil, does a non-living object have a religion?" "I guess not." "So a corpse effectively has no religion. No? Just pulling your leg yaar. I'm working out deals with some friendly parish priests to allow for a proper mass ceremony. The way I see it the Church has no problem with non-Catholics attending mass. They only object to non-Catholics receiving Holy Communion. Now a dead person is not going to receive Communion, so I don't see why a mass cannot be held. I am also doing some serious lobbying at the Bishop's Palace." "Good luck with that!" "The number of priests concelebrating the mass will depend on the package they choose of course. So will the choir. Surprisingly my Indian clients want hymns sung in Latin and Portuguese while locals usually opt for Konkani or Eng
[Goanet] Goa news for August 9, 2009
- Goanetter Francis Rodrigues (Vasco/Toronto) unveils his book, The Greatest Konkani Song Hits. Launch dates: Goa (Kala Academy) on 9 Aug. 4 pm. U.K. (Staines) on 15 Aug. Canada on 20 Aug and US on 30 Aug. Details http://www.konkanisongbook.com/ - Goa News from Google News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** 12 Goa mines near wildlife sanctuaries face closure - Hindu ower-shutdown-in-S-Goa-on-Sunday/articleshow/4869450.cms&usg=AFQjCNFqPeSQkFQf_YvTKaRqR0y0HhPn9A">Major power shutdown in S Goa on Sunday http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=R&sa=T&url=http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/holnus/008200908081012.htm&usg=AFQjCNEh-uxTBVwthuKv_MebihZY-z3G6A *** Passengers from Pune to be screened for swine flu in Goa - Times of India mes of IndiaMeanwhile, the health minister said that Goa requires a thermal scanner which could be installed at Dabolim airport. "This we must have, keeping in mind ... http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=R&sa=T&url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/news/city/goa/Passengers-from-Pune-to-be-screened-for-swine-flu-in-Goa/articleshow/4865614.cms&usg=AFQjCNH-DNWrZ0Iq_MbZQ490t6pukoNzCg *** Over 100 foreigners doing illegal business in Goa: Legislator - Sify fyThe Goa legislative assembly was rocked Friday after a coastal legislator alleged that more than 100 foreigners were illegally doing business along the ... http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=R&sa=T&url=http://sify.com/news/fullstory.php?a=jihqEccjcij&title=Over_100_foreigners_doing_illegal_business_in_Goa_Legislator&usg=AFQjCNGtYFH6yppN8OMhiP5l-j0LIEZTXg *** Off-shore casinos cause losses: Goa mining industry - Press Trust of India ffshore-casinos-impeding-barge-traffic-says-mining-industry_100229176.html&usg=AFQjCNFWuK6ebEUWh5OZs6JZ41E2JRhtJQ">Goa offshore casinos impeding barge traffic, says mining industry http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=R&sa=T&url=http://www.ptinews.com/news/218533_Off-shore-casinos-cause-losses--Goa-mining-industry&usg=AFQjCNE3i0HHoXlp_Wm-LAMGQpnwqkMFbA *** Senate confirmes the nomination of Judge Sonia Sotomayor. - Examiner.com oa e-mail alert "But faced with mounting pressure from grassroots in his state, Sen. Hatch broke with long-standing tradition regarding his support for ... http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=R&sa=T&url=http://www.examiner.com/x-13542-Grand-Rapids-Hunting-Examiner~y2009m8d7-Senate-confirmes-the-nomination-of-Judge-Sonia-Sotomayor&usg=AFQjCNF978-IUygK-7eDS4e75GmtNaMbmw *** A new dawn for dance - guardian.co.uk trong crowd. ...http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=R&sa=T&url=http://www.guardian.co.uk/travel/2009/aug/08/india-festivals-goa-dance-party&usg=AFQjCNGL-YeAJxMBLEkl8jVYWySzC6Ua0Q *** Goan Christians\' historic emigration continues - Deccan Herald our per cent of those who emigrate from Goa are ...http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=R&sa=T&url=http://www.deccanherald.com/content/18569/goan-christians-historic-emigration-continues.html&usg=AFQjCNHWzL0kasktUBHB4y6K7I5FfsJnew *** UAE: World Goa Day a stupendous success - Mangalorean.com ngalorean.comDubai, August 8, 2009: It was a perfect culmination of Goa's rich cultural heritage when the Goan ...http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=R&sa=T&url=http://mangalorean.com/news.php?newstype=broadcast&broadcastid=139504&usg=AFQjCNF6XPV_df_WlEOvuFYhkiFzxDkVAg *** Project of security number plates to go on in Goa: Shinmit - SamayLive erman joint venture to install high ...http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=R&sa=T&url=http://www.samaylive.com/news/project-of-security-number-plates-to-go-on-in-goa-shinmit/644709.html&usg=AFQjCNHSG7vAwgCvrR-jvwFtpvNQ4fSeRQ *** Old Goa theft suspect nabbed in Punjab - Times of India mes of IndiaThe Old Goa police, who are investigating into a housebreaking theft, will arrive in Goa with the accused on Friday. It may be recalled that an NRI, ...http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=R&sa=T&url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/4865301.cms&usg=AFQjCNHDdIleWao06LK-0qg7vg84tQ8wTw Compiled by Goanet News Service http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php
[Goanet] PREVENTING MALARIA - Prudent Media and Directorate of Health Services sponsored feature telecast.
- Goanetter Francis Rodrigues (Vasco/Toronto) unveils his book, The Greatest Konkani Song Hits. Launch dates: Goa (Kala Academy) on 9 Aug. 4 pm. U.K. (Staines) on 15 Aug. Canada on 20 Aug and US on 30 Aug. Details http://www.konkanisongbook.com/ - Do GOACAN a favour, circulate this email to your family members, relatives, neighbours and friends. Help others be BETTER INFORMED Prudent Media program on PREVENTING MALARIA -- PRUDENT MEDIA has organised a sponsored feature on the subject of PREVENTING MALARIA and other VECTOR BORNE DISEASES in Goa in collaboration with Directorate of Health Services (DHS). Dr.Dipak Kabadi, Dy Director National Vector Borne Diseases Control Program, Dr. Rajananda Desai, Director DHS, Dr. Jose De Sa (Medical Officer) and Raj Vaidya Secretary, Voluntary Health Association of Goa (VHAG) share their views on this program. The Feature is being telecast on Saturday 8th & Sunday 9th August every two hours. Consumers are invited to watch the program and benefit from the same. -- GOA CIVIC AND CONSUMER ACTION NETWORK -- promoting civic and consumer rights in Goa --- GOACAN Post Box 187 Margao, Goa 403 601 GOACAN Post Box 78 Mapusa, Goa 403 507 mail: goa...@bsnl.in ---
[Goanet] Conservatives oppose call for Church assets reforms (Devika Sequeira, DH)
- Goanetter Francis Rodrigues (Vasco/Toronto) unveils his book, The Greatest Konkani Song Hits. Launch dates: Goa (Kala Academy) on 9 Aug. 4 pm. U.K. (Staines) on 15 Aug. Canada on 20 Aug and US on 30 Aug. Details http://www.konkanisongbook.com/ - Conservatives oppose call for Church assets reforms Devika Sequeira, DH News Service, Panaji: devikaseque...@gmail.com Deccan Herald August 6, 2009 Conservatives in India’s Christian Churches are rallying together to oppose a call for reforms in laws that govern their assets. The All India Catholic Union (AICU) said the demand that state laws be extended to Church properties was unacceptable because it would amount to government and political interference in the internal affairs of the Christian community. A seminar in Goa last week addressed by prominent liberal-minded Christians had said it was time India’s Churches accepted a more secular approach and brought their properties under the ambit of state laws. All religions must be kept on the same footing in such matters, former Union minister Eduardo Faleiro told the seminar. Faleiro’s views were endorsed by AICU president Remy Denis and former Supreme Court judge K T Thomas who pointed out that while almost all other religions had laws enacted to govern their holdings, Christian Churches continued with internal regulations. These are not sufficient to say they are governed by the law envisaged under Article 26 of the Constitution, Thomas had said. AICU spokesperson John Dayal, who enjoys the support of a conservative faction within the hierarchy of Christian Churches, says the views of a handful of Christians in the Goa seminar have opened a Pandora’s box and triggered a wave of indignation among Christians of all denominations across India. Dayal rejected outright any move to enact laws to govern assets of the Churches. He said there was no question of government control on the Church and community properties. He insisted that the “Christian situation” differs radically and materially from that of Hindu, Muslim and Sikh religions. Church properties, whether places of worship, educational institutions or community land, were more than adequately covered under the law of the land to ensure transparency in property and financial dealings.
[Goanet] AISI: Tiatr Mahanand Monis vo Soitan?
- Goanetter Francis Rodrigues (Vasco/Toronto) unveils his book, The Greatest Konkani Song Hits. Launch dates: Goa (Kala Academy) on 9 Aug. 4 pm. U.K. (Staines) on 15 Aug. Canada on 20 Aug and US on 30 Aug. Details http://www.konkanisongbook.com/ - Mahanand Monis vo Soitan? Imagine tiatr going houseful in Hindu dominated Ponda! First ever house full Tiatr show in Ponda? Most say yes. But I found one who says this is the second after Prince Jacob. All tickets sold a day ahead. Next show 30th Aug. Majority of the crowd was Hindus. It’s like saying, every 5 people we saw there, 4 were Hindus 850 seating auditorium was packed to the capacity and seen over 100 extra standing in the corridors including women. I am sure of the 600 odd Hindus, half of them must have come to watch Tiatr for the first time. Offcourse, it’s not the Tiatr there come to see but the Mahanand. OK, what’s new in Tony Dias’ tiatr this time? Well, set up of huge bridge on stage where Mahanand comes riding in his Rickshaw along with his girlfriend where he kills her and throw her body down the water. Double sitter Cycle passing also shown on the bridge. Next, was a typical Minister’s Cabin.. Again, a huge set up.. Then a giant python shown chasing and devouring a hen. Mahanand murdering one of his 16 victims was shown simultaneously. Beside police station/lock up where hanging upside down, electric shocks, laying on ice block etc shown Janet, as usual entertained the crowd. Every one accepted her comedy with applause. Her encounter with Mahanand’s wife (Sharon) was well received by the crowd. Who played Mahanand? I and many others thought he (new face) was from non-catholic but the guy is from Vasco one Mr. Franky Gonsalves. Played very well. Someone offered cash prize for his role Rs.500. Next. The role of Home Minister (Ravi Naik). Don’t know who? He dressed like him (blue shirt), acted like him and talked like him. He got a big public applause from the audience for his acting/role. Ravi Naik is the local MLA (Ponda). Bhuska as one of the victims brought tears in many people eyes while pleading Mahanand not to kill her.. She regretted leaving her home/parents etc (the one who ran away with builder Mahanand leaving behind a note… ) It has unusual ending, so people stick to their chairs till the end. At the end, a question was put to all ‘Mahanand Monis vo Soitan? And the audience loudly responded ‘Soitan’ Other actors were Filip Almeida, Cony M, Com. Ambe, Jaju, Jane, Shruti, Sharon, Wilson, Filu, Jessica, Trio with Joaquim, Petr-Roshan, Aurelio etc etc Sorry, photos may not come out that good as we were seated in the 21st row. Also, people were constantly going around to see if anybody recording the show and I was reminded twice. Mahanand http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk-tiatr2/3801617536/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk-tiatr2/3801617928/ Mahanand on ice block at Police Station http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk-tiatr2/3801618910/ Mahanand on bridge (killing one of his 16) http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk-tiatr2/3801618574/ one of the victim’s mother slapping Mahanand http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk-tiatr2/3801619362/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk-tiatr2/3800799755/ Mobile Billboard http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk-tiatr2/3800795579/ Some sidelights: . - Tiatr started at 3.35pm but the crowd keep coming in till 4.15 thus obstruction the view of those already seated. Tiatr got over at 7.15pm - The front curtain/Road scene seems too narrow that both sides there was a wide gap and actors seen moving around. - There was a problem with Mic and inside curtains too. - Wilson announced backstage that the next song is a tribute to a well know personality who died recently - Can you guess who he is?? And the audience replied ‘ M Boyer’ but the person infact was Michael Jackson. Sharon sang a song in tune with ‘Black or White’ - When Mahanand was shown for the first time on stage, many cameramen came forward to take picture of him and this could includes reporters. Seen many with video cameras in front but announcement was made no video recording allowed without the permission of the director. 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] Comedy Show
- Goanetter Francis Rodrigues (Vasco/Toronto) unveils his book, The Greatest Konkani Song Hits. Launch dates: Goa (Kala Academy) on 9 Aug. 4 pm. U.K. (Staines) on 15 Aug. Canada on 20 Aug and US on 30 Aug. Details http://www.konkanisongbook.com/ - Diana, You are right. It takes much greater courage for resident Goans to stick their necks out in this case. But there could be warrants issued for our arrests as soon as we land in Dabolim. Cheers, Santosh --- On Sat, 8/8/09, edpinto wrote: > > Santosh, > > There are too many expat Goans on your Aguada guest list. > But I think you need more local flavour since the Aguada is > located right here in Goa and and the period of the "holiday > package" may not coincide with the schedules of most of our > expats. So you can also add my name. > > Diana Pinto > >
[Goanet] Daily Grook #487
- Goanetter Francis Rodrigues (Vasco/Toronto) unveils his book, The Greatest Konkani Song Hits. Launch dates: Goa (Kala Academy) on 9 Aug. 4 pm. U.K. (Staines) on 15 Aug. Canada on 20 Aug and US on 30 Aug. Details http://www.konkanisongbook.com/ - DAILY GROOK #487 BITE BLIGHT by Francis Rodrigues avoid the cursed software pirates, their buck's worse than their bytes! ___ SongBook launch: Goa 9 Aug. sponsor: Kala Academy, Goa ___ http://www.KonkaniSongBook.com ___ _ Attention all humans. We are your photos. Free us. http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9666047
[Goanet] Release of Konkani music book today (Sun, Aug 9, 2009 * 4 pm at Kala Academy)
- Goanetter Francis Rodrigues (Vasco/Toronto) unveils his book, The Greatest Konkani Song Hits. Launch dates: Goa (Kala Academy) on 9 Aug. 4 pm. U.K. (Staines) on 15 Aug. Canada on 20 Aug and US on 30 Aug. Details http://www.konkanisongbook.com/ - Those in Goa, please don't forget Goanetter Francis Rodrigues' book release at the Kala later today. Please be early, as the venue is the Black Box. FN http://www.konkanisongbook.com/ * FIRST time ever - all original best-selling music of the last fifty years, not just Konkani, but even Portuguese and Swahili! Unavailable music of Chris Perry, Frank Fernand, Wilfy Rebimbus, M. Boyer, Alfred Rose, H. Britton, Fadhili Williams, Henry D'Souza, B. Magno, Los Payos, Paulo Borges, Manuel Alphonso, Silviano Barbosa, Romeo Mendes, Reginald Fernandes, etc! * SHEET-MUSIC - available for the very first time - transcribed perfectly note-for-note. Songs include: "Cathrina", "Adeus Korchea Vellar", "Claudia", "Mog Tuzo Kithlo Axelom", "Lisboa", "Kampala", "Sacrament Zoddlo", "Bandra Festak", "Mollbailo Dou", "Malaika" "Maria Isabel", "Encosta Tua Cabecinha", "Cecilia", "Mogacho Divo", "Proud To Be A Goan", "Marialina", "Maria Pitache", "Calangute", "Bebdo", "Sweater Kori", Tambdde Roza", "Hanv Saiba", "Don Kallzam", etc. * CHORDS - not only have the chords been annotated to the music, but intricate chord-diagrams supplied throughout each song! The songs can now even be accompanied by harmonic instruments without sheet- music like the piano, accordion, keyboard, guitar, etc. * GUITAR TAB: For bands/groups worldwide, separate music in tablature for the guitar are a stunning addition! * LYRICS - original and authentic, cross-referenced from myriad sources, conveying both the composer's intentions and the background behind each song! * TRANSLATIONS - a fantastic innovation, worth many times the cost of the book! Each song has not only been beautifully and accurately translated, but the translations have been set to verse/rhymed - now not only can the songs be poetically re-sung in English, but bring our music to the doorsteps of the world! * PROGRAM NOTES - another superb plus, original and detailed historical liner-notes, anecdotes, painstakingly cross-checked and researched from numerous sources, to not only authenticate the background, but illuminate the legend behind each song! * FREE DVD: a priceless bonus!! ALL the songs have been filmed performed by Canadian master pianist Victor Martins, so you can observe close-up in intricate detail how to perform this superb music. The invaluable DVD cost alone is worth its weight in gold! * RELEASE: the book is being released worldwide for World Goa Day on 20 August, 2009. Launch copies available in Goa at Pedro Fernandes and Furtados (Panjim). International orders will be filled online, so please register free here to be informed of availability. Or drop us a line to register, at i...@konkanisongbook.com. -- FN +91-9822122436 P +91-832-2409490 Konkani adages http://konkani-adages.notlong.com/ Medieval Goa http://medieval-goa.notlong.com/
Re: [Goanet] Goan emigration - 3- ( Herald Aug 2 )
- Goanetter Francis Rodrigues (Vasco/Toronto) unveils his book, The Greatest Konkani Song Hits. Launch dates: Goa (Kala Academy) on 9 Aug. 4 pm. U.K. (Staines) on 15 Aug. Canada on 20 Aug and US on 30 Aug. Details http://www.konkanisongbook.com/ - I've said this before and I'll say it again. I shall respond only to facts and issues raised in what I've written about, that is re-posted here. None of what Antonio raises below was written, implied or imputed in the captioned subject. (Aside, many would know what Antonio says below, about *confrarias* is true, but do dismount off the saddle of that anachronistic institution! It is almost dead here.) -v - Original Message - From: "Antonio Menezes" To: "goanet" Sent: Saturday, August 08, 2009 6:59 PM Subject: [Goanet] Goan emigration - 3- ( Herald Aug 2 ) Valmiki writes: ''I indicated no proportion or percentage of educated and not so.'' You are right , my apologies. And did the Church in Goa really deny '' education to the poor ? '' asks Valimiki . The answer ''obviously'' is in negative because the history of the Church in Goa was written ''' from a perspective of a particular high society or by an individual of the dominant society '' to quote Basilio G Monteiro in his article History through the eyes of historians. And did the Portuguese Patriarch enjoy the sight of various confrarias in procession after the feast day mass ? Obviously yes. Did he see anything unchristian to the ;point of being apostatical ( or for that matter , did the members of the Inquisition tribunal see ) in the various colours of opmuses worn by confraria members, like blue for sudras, red for chardos and yellow/white for brahmins. Of course not. for the same reasons given above by Basilio G. Monteiro, Antonio
Re: [Goanet] DEVELOPMENT OF GOA AND GOVERNMENT
- Goanetter Francis Rodrigues (Vasco/Toronto) unveils his book, The Greatest Konkani Song Hits. Launch dates: Goa (Kala Academy) on 9 Aug. 4 pm. U.K. (Staines) on 15 Aug. Canada on 20 Aug and US on 30 Aug. Details http://www.konkanisongbook.com/ - Dear John, The big fat question is: WHO WILL BELL THE CAT?? Perhaps all the rats have jumped the ship thinking it is sinking and has left the cat to do what it wants OR There are no more rats. They have become bandicoots. :-)) floriano goasuraj 9890470896 www.goasu-raj.org - Original Message - From: "John Gomes" To: "Goanet Org" Sent: Saturday, August 08, 2009 1:31 PM Subject: [Goanet] DEVELOPMENT OF GOA AND GOVERNMENT If you do not ask the correct question, you will not get the right answer.The question is not"Housing For Whom" or "Employment For Whom", but "Development For Whom". In fact it is DEVELOPMENT OF GOA AND ITS GOVERNMENT FOR WHOM? The wrong question leads to the Ad Hoc Committee's recommendations being sidelined eg leading to ignoring Law Committee taking serious exception to withdrawing of cases involving bureaucrats and politicians,Panchayat Bill Select Committee having Chairman Panchayat Minister, leading to walk out of the Opposition and passing a Bill giving more powers to bureaucrats instead of strengthening the people power via Panchayats, Health Committee on unhygienic GM being ignored, formation of another Corporation for Solid Waste management avenue for government employment and unnecessary expenditures by mooting a Solid Waste Management Department when there are already too many overstaffed Departments and Corporations leading to lethargy, duplication, incompetence ,consequent delay, passing the buck, wastage of funds and greater corruption. Vital Administrative,Police Reforms and Lok Ayukyta found no mention in the Assembly. Indecent hiking of MLAs salaries and perks, AND their pension where Ex-MLAs have already been given Laptops/Computers,plot of land etc shows how their hearts bleed for the aam admi, who has to put in 20 years and cry for a measly pension for any lesser period. THE MLA BONANZA ARE GROUNDS FOR A PIL. Who says last increase done five years back! Last year I think the hike was from Rs15000/- to Rs 26,000?- This year hiked to Rs 52000/-. Primarily,unanimously and quickly hiking their own salaries themselves is wrong due CONFLICT OF INTEREST! We the people must demand a Committee composed of a judge, banker,chartered accountant , representatives from Labour Union and one each from each Gramsabha. Every citizen has a right to crticise the Assembly functionning and have opinions about our elected representatives, and also have a say in their salaries. After all it comes from the public coffers! We have to take away the duplicate keys! They cannot blow their own trumpets.Somebody outside has to decide . Looking for local information? Find it on Yahoo! Local http://in.local.yahoo.com/
Re: [Goanet] Cod liver oil may reduce the need for NSAIDs in rheumatoid arthritis
- Goanetter Francis Rodrigues (Vasco/Toronto) unveils his book, The Greatest Konkani Song Hits. Launch dates: Goa (Kala Academy) on 9 Aug. 4 pm. U.K. (Staines) on 15 Aug. Canada on 20 Aug and US on 30 Aug. Details http://www.konkanisongbook.com/ - 2009/8/8 Con Menezes > > > Cod Kiver oil help in rheumatoid arthritis, > > Con > > http://hsibaltimore.com/2009/08/06/Cod-Oil/ Omega 3 6 9 is considered even more superior; best of all is to make violent love, good for the heart good for the bones and good for the mind and well being. -- DEV BOREM KORUM. Gabe Menezes. London.
[Goanet] Goan Christians' historic emigration continues
- Goanetter Francis Rodrigues (Vasco/Toronto) unveils his book, The Greatest Konkani Song Hits. Launch dates: Goa (Kala Academy) on 9 Aug. 4 pm. U.K. (Staines) on 15 Aug. Canada on 20 Aug and US on 30 Aug. Details http://www.konkanisongbook.com/ - Title: Goan Christians' historic emigration continues BY: Devika Sequeira SOURCE: Deccan Herald. 9 August 2009 at http://www.deccanherald.com/content/18569/goan-christians-historic-emigratio n-continues.html Excerpts: The Goa Migration Study 2008 reveals that seventy-four per cent of those who emigrate from Goa are Christian. Catholics comprise only a quarter of the state's population, but the emigration rate within the community is 42 per cent for 100 households compared to just five per cent among Hindus. Every third Christian home in Goa has an emigrant. Goa became the earliest territory in the non-western world to be exposed to western culture. Dismissing local protests, the Portuguese imposed a 'military tax' on those leaving the state, and a property tax on those who lived outside, but retained properties in Goa . The property tax compelled entire Goan families to emigrate permanently selling off ancestral properties here. As a consequence, Goan settlements came up in Santa Cruz in Mumbai, in Kolkata, Karachi and Aden. According to the 2001 Census, Goa's Christians have declined from 38.07 per cent in 1961 to 26.68 per cent in 2001. Based on the last census, migrants make a fifth of Goa's population. That proportion would be closer to one-third today. Full text, 612 words at http://www.deccanherald.com/content/18569/goan-christians-historic-emigratio n-continues.html Forwarded by Eddie Fernandes
Re: [Goanet] G'bye Goa - Goan Emigration-3: HERALD(Goa), Aug 2, 2009
- Goanetter Francis Rodrigues (Vasco/Toronto) unveils his book, The Greatest Konkani Song Hits. Launch dates: Goa (Kala Academy) on 9 Aug. 4 pm. U.K. (Staines) on 15 Aug. Canada on 20 Aug and US on 30 Aug. Details http://www.konkanisongbook.com/ - Chacha dear, When I briefly sat (by a slip) in the chair of Margao Mayor in 1985, I regularly received telegrams from some *Bastis* in Uttar Pradesh. These told me I had become father for the third time in the year, or had lost my mother for the Nth time in the course of a few months. Of course, I had never moved out of Goa during the period. Didn't take me long to realise that most of Margao's then sanitation workers were *untouchables* from those North Indian Province *Bastis.* Our guys had a common *Balmiki* in their name. And our older Goan staff thought the telegrams were congratulatory messages for me :-) Rgds, v - Original Message - From: "Alfred de Tavares" To: "Goanet" Sent: Saturday, August 08, 2009 8:03 PM Subject: Re: [Goanet] G'bye Goa - Goan Emigration-3: HERALD(Goa), Aug 2, 2009 Arr Bab Valmiki, "At that time I had a pair of a half-rat-powered goanese servants, brought at a great expense from down country, who, the moment hostilities broke out, presented themselves with telegrams reporting deaths of their mother & father respectively." Alfred de T...not to be belittled by Eric P
Re: [Goanet] G'bye Goa - Goan Emigration-3: HERALD(Goa), Aug 2, 2009
- Goanetter Francis Rodrigues (Vasco/Toronto) unveils his book, The Greatest Konkani Song Hits. Launch dates: Goa (Kala Academy) on 9 Aug. 4 pm. U.K. (Staines) on 15 Aug. Canada on 20 Aug and US on 30 Aug. Details http://www.konkanisongbook.com/ - And how can you guys forget that Churchill, then a rating, minutes before his vessel's chief could move out to the door of the ramp, strutted towards it as if he were the boss and the host country's naval band struck up? The latter-day Sir Winston was almost court-marshalled from the Royal Navy! -v - Original Message - From: "eric pinto" To: "estb. 1994!Goa's premiere mailing list" Sent: Saturday, August 08, 2009 8:17 PM Subject: Re: [Goanet] G'bye Goa - Goan Emigration-3: HERALD(Goa), Aug 2, 2009 You got that right, Al. And Churchill made it to the North-West thanks to the chemin-de-fer, later the Bombay, Baroda and Central India, or BBCI Railroad, built by Parsee and Goan fitters trained by Jessup, Richardson Cruddas and Greaves Cotton. eric. --- On Sun, 8/2/09, Alfred de Tavares wro "At that time I had a pair of a half-rat-powered goanese servants, brought at a great expense from down country, who, the moment hostilities broke out, presented themselves with telegrams reporting deaths of their mother & father respectively."
Re: [Goanet] Comedy Show
- Goanetter Francis Rodrigues (Vasco/Toronto) unveils his book, The Greatest Konkani Song Hits. Launch dates: Goa (Kala Academy) on 9 Aug. 4 pm. U.K. (Staines) on 15 Aug. Canada on 20 Aug and US on 30 Aug. Details http://www.konkanisongbook.com/ - 2009/8/8 edpinto > > > Santosh, > > There are too many expat Goans on your Aguada guest list. But I think you > need more local flavour since the Aguada is located right here in Goa and > and the period of the "holiday package" may not coincide with the schedules > of most of our expats. So you can also add my name. > > Diana Pinto > > RESPONSE: The problem with being local, your wish might, just might be granted. So those who are local are a thousand fold more courageous than those of us who shoot from abroad. -- DEV BOREM KORUM. Gabe Menezes. London.
[Goanet] Olivinho's Condolence meeting held
- Goanetter Francis Rodrigues (Vasco/Toronto) unveils his book, The Greatest Konkani Song Hits. Launch dates: Goa (Kala Academy) on 9 Aug. 4 pm. U.K. (Staines) on 15 Aug. Canada on 20 Aug and US on 30 Aug. Details http://www.konkanisongbook.com/ - 08/08/2009 To The Editor, Sir, Kindly publish the following press note in your esteemed daily. Thanking you, * (Jose Salvador Fernandes) * Secretary (Mob: 9881810832) * Press Release * In the untimely death of Dr. (Prof) Olivinho Gomes, Goa has lost a prolific research-oriented writer. This was the refrain at the meeting jointly organised by Goa Konkni Akademi (GKA) and Dalgado Konknni Akademi (DKA) at GCCI Hall, Panaji on Friday, August 07, 2009 to condole the death of Dr. Gomes, ‘a great Konknni stalwart who was equally at ease in Romi as well as Devnagori script.’ N. Shivdas, president of GKA said that Dr. Gomes was a widely-travelled writer and stated that Goa will always ‘feel his absence’ in the field of reaserch-oriented writing. Shivdas also made a mention of Dr. Gomes’ celebrated story, *Mon Oddtta, Mon Oddonam*, set in St. Estevam, his native village. Premanand Lotlikar, President of DKA said that in the passing away of Dr. Gomes, DKA has lost a fatherly figure and spoke about the DKA-commissioned book, *The History of* *Konknni Literature in Romi Script*. Authored by Dr. Gomes, Lotlikar disclosed that the eminent writer did not live to see the book, to be released soon, in print. Adv Radharao Gracias spoke of his association with Dr. Gomes during the days of the Konknni Movement and made a reference to *Village Goa*, Dr. Gomes’ ‘intensely written book on village life.’ Although *Village Goa* is a study of Chandor, the well-researched book is a mirror of any village in Goa, he said. Dr. Gomes’ love for Konknni was immense, Gracias declared, and also reminded about his decision to let go a lucrative IAS posting in the Customs. Tomazinho Cardozo, President of Tiatr Akademi of Goa said that although Dr. Gomes received the Sahitya Akademi Award for translation, the ‘crab mentality’ in the Konknni world was responsible in denying him the award for ‘creative writing’. He proposed that both GKA and DKA institute a scholarship in memory of Dr. Gomes for Konknni research as also a book on his life, which he truly deserved. Dr. Bicaji Ganecar, Cyriaco Dias and Estev Varella from St. Estevam also spoke on the occasion. A message received from Fr. Pratap Naik, Director of TSKK, Porvorim was also read. Prominent among those who attended the condolence meet were Pandharinath Lotlikar, former director, Doordarshan Kendr, Alexyz, cartoonist and the family members of Dr. Gomes. Floral tributes and a minute’s silence were observed at the beginning of the meet. Jose Salvador Fernandes, Secretary, DKA compered and proposed the vote of thanks. PHOTO CAPTION: GKA President N. Shivdas seen sharing his thoughts on Prof. Dr. Olivinho Gomes
[Goanet] Fw: Chia Seed.
- Goanetter Francis Rodrigues (Vasco/Toronto) unveils his book, The Greatest Konkani Song Hits. Launch dates: Goa (Kala Academy) on 9 Aug. 4 pm. U.K. (Staines) on 15 Aug. Canada on 20 Aug and US on 30 Aug. Details http://www.konkanisongbook.com/ - The botanical name Salvia Hispanica honours the Aztecs who were long familiar with the plant and the seed. Considered the most beneficial of all whole grains, Prof. Vuksan of Toronto calls the nutrient composition phenomenal. It is rich in omega-3 oils, antioxidants, calcium, zinc and iron. A regular addition to diet produces dramatic drops in BP levels, triglyceride levels and the C-Reactive protein marker that predicts heart disease. The glucose lowering effect after a meal was as high as 40 %. The very viscous soluble fibre gels with food in the small intestine, slowing absorption and insulin spikes. The grain can be consumed whole. I picture the Deccan, around Belgaum, cooler and drier, to be an ideal growing region for the crop, if introduced to India.
[Goanet] Konkani tunes sampled from Western
- Goanetter Francis Rodrigues (Vasco/Toronto) unveils his book, The Greatest Konkani Song Hits. Launch dates: Goa (Kala Academy) on 9 Aug. 4 pm. U.K. (Staines) on 15 Aug. Canada on 20 Aug and US on 30 Aug. Details http://www.konkanisongbook.com/ - On another forum my researcher friend Jose Lourenco brought up the topic of Konkani song composers 'sampling' from Western tunes - sometimes blatantly and totally, sometimes subtly and partially. I am quoting selectively (with his permission) from Jose's statements and am hoping to take this discussion further. The ethics of sampling or plaigarism does not interest me in this case but rather a listing if possible of all identifieable lifts from Western tunes. quote The late Alfred Rose was well known for borrowing melodies from western songs. But he was not alone in this. I stumbled across the inspiration for one of Chris Perry's most famous Konkani songs while browsing YouTube. The Four Freshmen was a band founded in 1948. Now listen to their song 'Poinciana' , at the beginning and from 1.52 onwards: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l4NafK3NFhA&feature=related Now you know where the opening of 'Sorgar Rajeant' comes from! Chris Perry was cleverer than Alfred Rose in that he never copied a whole melody. A bit here from a song from the fifties, a bit there from a classical concertoHe was undoubtedly a genius, but this also shows how much western melody influenced and impregnated the Konkani music of yesteryear. Chris Perry was a jazz lover, which explains why he would be listening to the Freshmen in the first place. Technically, Perry copied or consciously appropriated (to be more PC) the opening of his song. The rest of his song Sorgar Rajeant and the Freshmen song Poinciana have nothing in common. Perry's song became a hit. This was largely due to Perry's sensitivity and genius in forming a whole new body of Konkani music. The roots of course lie in the fact that Goan musicians were already at the forefront of swing music in Bombay, Calcutta and other places. I am not belittling Perry or Rose in any way. But as connoisseurs of music, we must delve into the origins of our music, as Pandit Bhaskar Chandawarkar (who passed away a few weeks ago) often told me during the Konkani Music Festival. We must not be ashamed to study and record the influences and inputs into our music. Listen to Lulu's song Boom Bang a Bang from 1969 and guess the Konkani song based on it (not a Chris Perry song): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tUWkH4ee8TQ unquote Can anybody give more examples? Cheers! Cecil
[Goanet] Natural Cancer Therapy and Prevention
- Goanetter Francis Rodrigues (Vasco/Toronto) unveils his book, The Greatest Konkani Song Hits. Launch dates: Goa (Kala Academy) on 9 Aug. 4 pm. U.K. (Staines) on 15 Aug. Canada on 20 Aug and US on 30 Aug. Details http://www.konkanisongbook.com/ - Twenty Cancer Symptoms Women most likely to ignore. Con http://www.healthiertalk.com/20-cancer-symptoms-women-are-most-likely-ignore-0699
[Goanet] CM’s ECONOMY CLASS DIVERSION
- Goanetter Francis Rodrigues (Vasco/Toronto) unveils his book, The Greatest Konkani Song Hits. Launch dates: Goa (Kala Academy) on 9 Aug. 4 pm. U.K. (Staines) on 15 Aug. Canada on 20 Aug and US on 30 Aug. Details http://www.konkanisongbook.com/ - Chief Minister Digambar Kamat’s superficial, publicity craving move of travelling Economy class does not make him an exemplary leader of the State. After clinging on to his chair, he should know better than anybody else that he is presiding over a most discordant cabinet with most Ministers not seeing eye to eye. He knows how rowdy his cabinet meetings are with virtual bull fights amongst his Ministers. Digambar Kamat knows very well that he does not command the respect or have any authority over his Ministers. He has allowed them to plunder Goa as long as they allow him to keep his chair. Digambar Kamat would have been remembered as an exemplary leader if he had hung up his boots rather than allow Goa’s further decay. Leave alone travelling by Economy class, Digambar Kamat and his Ministers should curtail all traveling especially the overseas jaunts. Most of the time they are out of Goa. All would agree that Digambar Kamat will go down in Goa’s history as the most ineffective and spineless Chief Minister. That his assets have swelled after he became the Chief Minister of Goa is a different issue. Loot and let’s loot is the theme of the current motley dispensation that is not ruling but ruining Goa. Aires Rodrigues Ribandar
[Goanet] Juvenile comedy
- Goanetter Francis Rodrigues (Vasco/Toronto) unveils his book, The Greatest Konkani Song Hits. Launch dates: Goa (Kala Academy) on 9 Aug. 4 pm. U.K. (Staines) on 15 Aug. Canada on 20 Aug and US on 30 Aug. Details http://www.konkanisongbook.com/ - Reading the reported proceedings in the print media in the Goa House made me wonder if the parliamentary system adopted in India is still the same with Congress MLAs criticizing the Government which is also Congress. Is this acceptable behavior? Even though I did flirt with the study of Law for a couple of years, decades ago, all this is beyond me! Can anyone clear the air for me? I always thought that it was the role of the Opposition, and Opposition Leader in particular to do so, and nor the Ruling Party MLAs. I am sooo confused. Help!
[Goanet] DEVELOPMENT OF GOA AND GOVERNMENT
- Goanetter Francis Rodrigues (Vasco/Toronto) unveils his book, The Greatest Konkani Song Hits. Launch dates: Goa (Kala Academy) on 9 Aug. 4 pm. U.K. (Staines) on 15 Aug. Canada on 20 Aug and US on 30 Aug. Details http://www.konkanisongbook.com/ - If you do not ask the correct question, you will not get the right answer.The question is not"Housing For Whom" or "Employment For Whom", but "Development For Whom". In fact it is DEVELOPMENT OF GOA AND ITS GOVERNMENT FOR WHOM? The wrong question leads to the Ad Hoc Committee's recommendations being sidelined eg leading to ignoring Law Committee taking serious exception to withdrawing of cases involving bureaucrats and politicians,Panchayat Bill Select Committee having Chairman Panchayat Minister, leading to walk out of the Opposition and passing a Bill giving more powers to bureaucrats instead of strengthening the people power via Panchayats, Health Committee on unhygienic GM being ignored, formation of another Corporation for Solid Waste management avenue for government employment and unnecessary expenditures by mooting a Solid Waste Management Department when there are already too many overstaffed Departments and Corporations leading to lethargy, duplication, incompetence ,consequent delay, passing the buck, wastage of funds and greater corruption. Vital Administrative,Police Reforms and Lok Ayukyta found no mention in the Assembly. Indecent hiking of MLAs salaries and perks, AND their pension where Ex-MLAs have already been given Laptops/Computers,plot of land etc shows how their hearts bleed for the aam admi, who has to put in 20 years and cry for a measly pension for any lesser period. THE MLA BONANZA ARE GROUNDS FOR A PIL. Who says last increase done five years back! Last year I think the hike was from Rs15000/- to Rs 26,000?- This year hiked to Rs 52000/-. Primarily,unanimously and quickly hiking their own salaries themselves is wrong due CONFLICT OF INTEREST! We the people must demand a Committee composed of a judge, banker,chartered accountant , representatives from Labour Union and one each from each Gramsabha. Every citizen has a right to crticise the Assembly functionning and have opinions about our elected representatives, and also have a say in their salaries. After all it comes from the public coffers! We have to take away the duplicate keys! They cannot blow their own trumpets.Somebody outside has to decide . Looking for local information? Find it on Yahoo! Local http://in.local.yahoo.com/
[Goanet] August issue of Gulab hits the news stands
- Goanetter Francis Rodrigues (Vasco/Toronto) unveils his book, The Greatest Konkani Song Hits. Launch dates: Goa (Kala Academy) on 9 Aug. 4 pm. U.K. (Staines) on 15 Aug. Canada on 20 Aug and US on 30 Aug. Details http://www.konkanisongbook.com/ - August issue of Gulab hits the news stands The August issue of Goa's only illustrated Konkani monthly GULAB is out on the stands. The main feature of the issue being Medium of Instruction for Primary Schools in Goa, Fausto V. da Costa in the main feature 'Mullavem Xikxonn Khoinche Bhaxentlean Aschem?' details the advantages and disadvantages of having the medium of instruction in the regional languages vis-à-vis in English through the opinions of parents, educationists, linguists and the politicians. Vincy Quadros gives his view regarding the government's new proposal in his article 'Dhavecheo Porikxa Optional'?, while John Aguiar explains the new educational policy in 'Novem Xikxonnik Dhoronn'. Besides this main story the issue has a cover story on public health 'Bholaiki Bighoddtta Tedna." by Soter R Barreto and on Independence 'Khorench Ami Svotontr Kai?' by Guadalupe Dias. This issue also features a number of other thought provoking articles by the renowned Konkani writers - Dilip Borkar, Cursino R. Pinho, Felix da Cruz, Sudha Amonkar, John Afonso and others. Short stories by J. B. Moraes, Damodar Ghanekar and Brenda Menezes and 'Bhonvddi' a poetry by Walter Menezes. Priced at Rs. 15/- (outside Goa Rs. 20/-) the issue is available at all the outlets in Goa, Mumbai and the Gulf countries, or contact the publisher on 9821228684 or Email: gulabm...@sancharnet.in GULAB-acho Agost mhoineacho ank bhair sorlo Gõychem ekuch rongit Mhoinallem GULAB hacho Agost mhoineacho ank bhair sorlo. 'Xikxonn' he xins kothecher (cover story) adharlolea hea ankant nanvvostea Konknni potrkaranchim hea vixoyacher vividh motam asat: Fausto V. Da Costa 'Mullavem Xikxonn Khoinche Bhaxentlean Aschem?' he xins kothent Gõychea mullavea xikxonna vixim vividh motam ukttaita. Vincy Quadros nove xikxonnik yevzonne vixim motam dita aplea lekhant 'Dhavecheo Porikxa Optional?' zalear John Aguiar 'Novem Xikxonnik Dhoronn' hea aplea lekhant he nove yevzpnnecho upeg ani durupeg spoxtt korta. He xivay hea ankant bholaike vixinche kovor kannient Soter R. Barreto 'Bholaiki Bighoddtta Tedna' hea lekhant aiche bholaike seve vixim nodor bhonvddaita ani Bharotache svotontrayeche aiche doxe vixim boroun Guadalupe Dias prosn korta: 'Khorench Ami Svotontr Kai?' He xivay hea ankant asat anikui monar uzvadd ghalpi ani chintunk lavpi okhondd Konknni borovpeanche lekh zoxe porim: Dilip Borkar, Cursin R. Pinho, Felix da Cruz, Sudha Amonkar, John Alfonso ani hier. J. B. Moraes, Damodar Ghanekar ani Brenda Menezes hancheo mottveo kannyo ani Walter Menezes hachi 'Bhonvddi' hi kovita. Pondra rupia molacho (Gõya bhair Ru. 20/-) ho ank Gõychea toxeach Mumboichea ani Golfantlea sodanchea vortoman-potram manddar uplobd asa. Odhik mahiti khatir uzvaddavpea lagim sompork korum yeta: 9821228684 hea ankddeacher vo e-pot'tear: gulabm...@sancharnet.in
[Goanet] Cod liver oil may reduce the need for NSAIDs in rheumatoid arthritis
- Goanetter Francis Rodrigues (Vasco/Toronto) unveils his book, The Greatest Konkani Song Hits. Launch dates: Goa (Kala Academy) on 9 Aug. 4 pm. U.K. (Staines) on 15 Aug. Canada on 20 Aug and US on 30 Aug. Details http://www.konkanisongbook.com/ - Cod Kiver oil help in rheumatoid arthritis, Con http://hsibaltimore.com/2009/08/06/Cod-Oil/
Re: [Goanet] Comedy Show
- Goanetter Francis Rodrigues (Vasco/Toronto) unveils his book, The Greatest Konkani Song Hits. Launch dates: Goa (Kala Academy) on 9 Aug. 4 pm. U.K. (Staines) on 15 Aug. Canada on 20 Aug and US on 30 Aug. Details http://www.konkanisongbook.com/ - Santosh, There are too many expat Goans on your Aguada guest list. But I think you need more local flavour since the Aguada is located right here in Goa and and the period of the "holiday package" may not coincide with the schedules of most of our expats. So you can also add my name. Diana Pinto
[Goanet] Modern Day Inquisition in India
- Goanetter Francis Rodrigues (Vasco/Toronto) unveils his book, The Greatest Konkani Song Hits. Launch dates: Goa (Kala Academy) on 9 Aug. 4 pm. U.K. (Staines) on 15 Aug. Canada on 20 Aug and US on 30 Aug. Details http://www.konkanisongbook.com/ - Modern Day inquisition in India. A hold over from yesteryear? Read about the forces / factors at work ... even today http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/8183158.stm http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/8184371.stm Regards, GL
[Goanet] Mahrastra wadi's failed pogrom
- Goanetter Francis Rodrigues (Vasco/Toronto) unveils his book, The Greatest Konkani Song Hits. Launch dates: Goa (Kala Academy) on 9 Aug. 4 pm. U.K. (Staines) on 15 Aug. Canada on 20 Aug and US on 30 Aug. Details http://www.konkanisongbook.com/ - Hello Siv, You are bloody lucky to have found a Goa intact when you arrived into my motherland. I am quite sure if we were a Maharastra wadi your parents would have continued living in Brasil and you would be speaking mais Portugues. Please do not categorise me with the saffornistas because you still wear blinkers to the events of 61. BC Whoa, not so fast (as our favourite poster would say)! Bernado, you're outdoing yourself in distant Macau, giving a very Ole Xacist view of post-1961 developments in Goa. If the only identity you can see is religious, in what way is your perspective different from the saffronistas you so decry? --Sivaji Norendra.
[Goanet] Copa Fulam
- Goanetter Francis Rodrigues (Vasco/Toronto) unveils his book, The Greatest Konkani Song Hits. Launch dates: Goa (Kala Academy) on 9 Aug. 4 pm. U.K. (Staines) on 15 Aug. Canada on 20 Aug and US on 30 Aug. Details http://www.konkanisongbook.com/ - Copa Fulam They may share the same name and the colour but the variety is different http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk3/3795276965/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk3/84973311/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk3/3746923183/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk3/3751556120/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk3/3747768382/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk3/3747762630/ and there could be more Konkani: 'Cop' or 'kop' = Cup Copam = (cups or glasses) Ful = Flower Fulam = Flowers 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] New technology to protect human health - News
- Goanetter Francis Rodrigues (Vasco/Toronto) unveils his book, The Greatest Konkani Song Hits. Launch dates: Goa (Kala Academy) on 9 Aug. 4 pm. U.K. (Staines) on 15 Aug. Canada on 20 Aug and US on 30 Aug. Details http://www.konkanisongbook.com/ - New technology to protect human health. Con http://www.virtualmedicalcentre.com/news.asp?artid=13948&title=New-technology-to-protect-human-health&odr=&page=
[Goanet] UAE Goans Forum (Dubai Cell) cordially invites you
- Goanetter Francis Rodrigues (Vasco/Toronto) unveils his book, The Greatest Konkani Song Hits. Launch dates: Goa (Kala Academy) on 9 Aug. 4 pm. U.K. (Staines) on 15 Aug. Canada on 20 Aug and US on 30 Aug. Details http://www.konkanisongbook.com/ - Dear Goans, UAE Goans Forum (Dubai Cell) cordially invites you; To an action oriented meeting related to saving Goa & Its Identity Please see below link; to register for event and the site: http://www.goamag.net/gim/ Regards, Arwin -- Please post your comments on my Blog: http://goanidentity.blogspot.com/ Please also see below: 1. Benaulim Village Action Committee: http://www.bvacbenaulim.blogspot.com/ 2. "Rape of Goa" : http://www.parrikar.com/blog/the-rape-of-goa/ 3. "Rape of Chicalim : "http://rapeofchicalim.wordpress.com/ 4. "Boycott Cidade de Goa" : http://boycotthotelcidadedegoa.blogspot.com/ 5. MAND - an adivasi-rights resource centre : http://mandgoa.blogspot.com/ 6. EVERY GOAN SHOULD SEE THIS VIDEO: http://infochangeindia.org/Infochange-documentary.html
[Goanet] Re. Influx of Migrants into Goa
- Goanetter Francis Rodrigues (Vasco/Toronto) unveils his book, The Greatest Konkani Song Hits. Launch dates: Goa (Kala Academy) on 9 Aug. 4 pm. U.K. (Staines) on 15 Aug. Canada on 20 Aug and US on 30 Aug. Details http://www.konkanisongbook.com/ - Marlon, ref your below post I took the liberty of giving u link to views by a local on migrants, maybe if you care to be in touch with more opinions/news in Goa and remove your blindfolds!! Also surely u appreciate that there are unemployment opportunities being created in Goa to bring in Migrants e.g. mega-project which are not needed to house locals!! Will yes I might have limited credibility as I am an NRI; am not sure what ur status is ; if you are an NRI then you will have the same limited credibility as me; else if you are have permanently migrated then your limited credibility will be "further limited". http://www.oheraldo.in/pagedetails.asp?nid=25622&cid=13 (Re-pasted below) *Goans: the best migrants Sabby Leitao, Chinchinim *Over the years Goans have migrated to different countries. Wherever Goans have moved, they are welcomed with open arms. I have met many Goans in countries like Great Britain, Fiji, Australia and Portugal. In spite of being a graduate with good marks I was never able to find a job in Goa in a government department, maybe because I could not raise money to pay a bribe. But I was able to get a good job on a cruise liner. This the case for many Goans. Today Goa is place for criminals and robbers to hide and the population of non-Goans has gone up to a dangerous level. We do need people from other states to a certain extent, but these people always carry dirty baggage with them wherever they go. Today Margao town is overtaken by migrants and any visit to Margao reminds oneself of the gallis of Mumbai. It has become very dirty and smelly, and I have seen people answering nature’s call by the side of the road. There are still some people who say that if Goans can go anywhere, a non-Goans should also be welcome in Goa. But people from other states never adjust themselves to the local Goans culture. They never change their bad habits and learn to improve themselves. But a Goan can adjust to any foreign culture, which is why a Goan is welcome everywhere. Post from Marlon Sorry, Arwin has very limited credibility in this regard, because he has himself "abandoned" Goa for greener pastures abroad. The large outflux of Goans is one reason why openings have been created for non-Goans to enter Goa. Rajan, who is a US citizen who maintains a US residence is another part time patriot. Based on your email, it looks like you too are holiday Goan. If and when I hear the real full time locals in Goa start complaining (e.g. FN, Cecil Pinto, my parents and family) about the so called ghatti (aka Indian Nigger) influx, I will reverse my opinions. If you guys don't like the way Goa is turning out to be, you have two choices: move to Goa permanently and bring change, or just leave Goa for good. Marlon -- Please post your comments on my Blog: http://goanidentity.blogspot.com/ Please also see below: 1. Benaulim Village Action Committee: http://www.bvacbenaulim.blogspot.com/ 2. "Rape of Goa" : http://www.parrikar.com/blog/the-rape-of-goa/ 3. "Rape of Chicalim : "http://rapeofchicalim.wordpress.com/ 4. "Boycott Cidade de Goa" : http://boycotthotelcidadedegoa.blogspot.com/ 5. MAND - an adivasi-rights resource centre : http://mandgoa.blogspot.com/ 6. EVERY GOAN SHOULD SEE THIS VIDEO: http://infochangeindia.org/Infochange-documentary.html
[Goanet] Save the date -- August 13th and August 14th-- community media conference in Candolim
- Goanetter Francis Rodrigues (Vasco/Toronto) unveils his book, The Greatest Konkani Song Hits. Launch dates: Goa (Kala Academy) on 9 Aug. 4 pm. U.K. (Staines) on 15 Aug. Canada on 20 Aug and US on 30 Aug. Details http://www.konkanisongbook.com/ - Dear Goa Friends Video Volunteers will be hosting 130 people from around India for a Community Video Training Camp, at the Alor Grande Hotel from the 10th-15th of August. This will be the largest ever event about community video in India, and we hope you will join us for the *13th or 14th of August in Candolim, at the Alor Grande Resort.* What is community video, you may ask? Community video is media that is “made in, for and by communities,” and since 2006, Video Volunteers has trained over 100 community people — former diamond polishers, day laborers and rickshaw drivers among them — to make their own videos as a full-time, salaried job. These videos are screened in the center of the villages on movie screens on a monthly basis in more than 300 villages of India, and more than 200,000 have seen these films. Community video gives local people a voice to get out their own news and information, and transforms local people into community leaders. Most importantly, it empowers communities to take action, and more than 2000 have taken a stand on issues like water, education, human rights and gender equality after seeing one of these films. Video Volunteers was started several years ago, but we are new to Goa, having opened our office here in Baga only several months. So this event is also a launch party for Video Volunteers in Goa, and we would like to invite you to learn about our work, how you can get involved, and also give us your advice on how community media can strengthen the inspiring activism happening in Goa. There are two events you can attend: *Thursday, August 13th, 9:00am-5:30pm:* in the afternoon, there is a panel discussion on community media, and how it can strengthen social movements in Goa. Speakers will include Derek Almeida, Alito Sequeira, Gasper D’Souza, Norma Alvares (to be confirmed), Venita Coelho (to be confirmed) and Sebastien Rodrigues. The session will be started with a presentation by community producers about their work around India reporting on local issues and helping their neighbors access critical information. In addition to the panels, from 9am until 7pm there will be events running all day you can drop in, such as presentations on street theater, open source software, digiactivism, video blogging, community fiction films and presentations by community producers on what they have learned in their five days of training. Attending these training workshops as a spectator will be a great way to see firsthand how training in journalism is giving community members, many of whom have had very little education, into articulate and creative media-makers. *Friday, August 14th, 9:00am-5pm:* a one day conference on community media across India, with leaders speaking from the fields of internet activism, community radio and video. The conference will start with presentations by community producers about the impact of their work, and will touch upon issues such as how community video can integrate with the mainstream, where the movement is headed, and how we can grow from a few hundred people in India engaged in community media, to tens of thousands. The doors are open for all Goans to attend — whether students, teachers, activists, business people or simply active and curious individuals. You don’t need to be a filmmaker or media person to come! There is no charge for attending, and we would be honored to meet you and share our work with you. *Directions *— Please come to the *Alor Grande Hotel in Candolim* located opposite Health Center, near Dona Alcina Hotel. Please call the Camp Coordinator Bhawna at 99235-94633 for more information, or call me at 99235-94636, or email videovolunteersin...@gmail.com. Please RSVP so we get a sense of numbers. * * More Info: about Video Volunteers: www.videovolunteers.org and www.ch19.orgto watch the community videos. See *http://www.videovolunteers.org/community-video-training-camp/* for info on the Camp. And please forward this to anyone you think will be interested. Look forward to meeting you! Jessica Jessica Mayberry, Founding Director videovolunteers.org, ch19.org I-646-505-8605 --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Laterite Meadows" group. To post to this group, send email to lateritemead...@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to lateritemeadows+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/lateritemeadows?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
